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Partners' Meet of KONKA, GREE & HAIKO Brand held

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Electro Mart Ltd. and Trade International Industries Ltd. jointly organised the Partners' Meet-2022 Conference of Major electronics & home appliances brands -- KONKA, GREE and HAIKO -- at BCDM in Savar recently, says a press release. All partners and channel...

Tourism Fair kicks off today

FE REPORT | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

The 'Mastercard Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2022' will kick off in the city today (Wednesday). The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) organised its 10th tourism fair to promote tourism in Bangladesh. The three-day fair will be held...

BEZA to ink 'Term Sheet' to establish Indian EZ

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) is going to ink a 'Term Sheet' with Adani Ports and SEZ Limited of India on April 01 in Mumbai, a famous Indian city, to establish the Government to Government (G2G) based Indian Economic Zone...

Matiur Rahman wins award from Japan

2022-03-30 00:00:00

"The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rossete" was conferred by the Government of Japan on Mr. Matiur Rahman, chairman & managing director of Uttara Group, said a statement.He received the award at the official residence of ITO...

JMI Hospital Requisite makes debut tomorrow

FE REPORT | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

JMI Hospital Requisite Manufacturing Ltd will make its debut on Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange tomorrow (Thursday) under the settlement category "N".JMI Hospital Requisite, which received regulatory approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on November...

Sector-wise issues allure investors

FE REPORT | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

Stocks extended the winning streak for the second consecutive session on Tuesday with rising turnover value as investors showed buying interest on sector-wise lucrative issues.DSEX, the core index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, went up by 7.13 points or 0.10...

IBBL to embrace full digitisation

Siddique Islam | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has planned to launch full digitisation using the latest financial technology (FinTech) within the next five years, the bank's top executive said."We want to be a 100 per cent digital bank within the next five...

BSEC seeks IDRA's steps

FE REPORT | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

The securities regulator on Tuesday sought necessary initiatives from the insurance regulator in facilitating listing of 26 insurers as well as ensuring their stipulated investment in listed securities.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) sought the initiatives through sending a...

Sri Lanka seeks $1bn credit line from India

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of $1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst economic crisis in decades, two sources said on Monday, as the Indian foreign minister began talks with the government of its...

India's top multiplexes to merge to survive 'streaming onslaught'

2022-03-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, March 29, (AFP): India's two largest multiplex operators are set to merge, the companies said, as the industry recovers from the pandemic and battles a surge in subscriptions to streaming platforms.Bollywood, India's Hindi-language film industry, was worth $2.5 billion...

Phoenix Insurance held Branch Managers’ conference

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Phoenix Insurance Co. Ltd. held its Branch Managers’ conference in Dhaka recently. Chairman of the company Mohammed Shoeb inaugurated the conference and distributed prizes among the branch managers and other officers for their excellent performance. Managing Director and CEO Md...

UCB signed MoU with Building Technology & Ideas

2022-03-30 00:00:00

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Building Technology & Ideas Ltd (bti) at the corporate office of the bank recently. Under the agreement, home loans will be offered to the customers under attractive rates...

Recipients of the 7th Agrow Award

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Recipients of the 7th Agrow Award, hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and Channel i, pose with Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Channel i Director and Head of News Shykh Seraj and...

Bitopi Group to invest $9.58m in RMG plant

2022-03-30 00:00:00

M/s. Sonar Manufacturing Limited, a sister concern of Bitopi Group, is going to establish a readymade garments industry in Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) with an investment of US$ 9.58 million, reports BSS.This fully Bangladeshi owned company will produce 2.93...

WB approves $358m to help BD improve road safety

2022-03-30 00:00:00

The World Bank approved on Tuesday $358 million of financing to help Bangladesh improve road safety and reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes in selected high-risk highways and district roads, reports BSS.The Road Safety Project will help Bangladesh...

Electricity demand to reach 15,500MW

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Officials of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) forecast that the demand for electricity may reach 15,500 MW per day during the ongoing summer and upcoming Ramadan, reports UNB.Besides, the demand for gas required to generate electricity may reach 1,500...

Private sector development real growth driver for BD economy

2022-03-30 00:00:00

UK Prime Minister's Trade Envoy Rushanara Ali on Tuesday said Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success in the socio-economic sector.She noted that coordination between public and private sectors is essential for the continuation of this progress.She also said that the private...

India mulls exporting sugar to BD under G2G arrangement

FE REPORT | 2022-03-30 00:00:00

India considers exporting sugar to Bangladesh under the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement.Manoj Kumar Semwal, managing director (MD) of the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF), made the request to the Bangladesh government in a letter issued on March 23.The...

NZ down Netherlands in first ODI

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Even without many first-choice players, hosts New Zealand made short work of the Netherlands challenge in the first ODI in Mount Maunganui, winning by 7 wickets with 11.3 overs to spare, according to Cricbuzz.Will Young and Blair Tickner were at...

Root should step down as England captain:Vaughan

2022-03-30 00:00:00

LONDON, March 29 (AFP): Joe Root should step down as England Test captain following his side's series loss to the West Indies, former skipper Michael Vaughan told the BBC.Root's position is under the spotlight after a 1-0 series defeat which...

Head century lifts Australia to 313 for seven in Pak ODI

2022-03-30 00:00:00

LAHORE, Pakistan, Mar 29 (AFP): Opener Travis Head staged a remarkable return to one-day cricket with a fiery century Tuesday to guide Australia to 313-7 in the opening day-night international against Pakistan in Lahore.Head knocked a 72-ball 101 -- his...

Four new records on first day of nat'l swimming

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Four new national records were set on the first day of Bangabandhu 31st National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo competition that began from Tuesday at Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming complex in city's Mirpur area, reports BSS.Samiul Islam Rafi of...

BD deprived of victory against Mongolia

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Despite creating number of scoring opportunities, Bangladesh deprived of their desire victory as they played to a goalless draw with Mongolia in the second FIFA Tier-1 International friendly match held Tuesday at Sylhet district stadium, reports BSS.Bangladesh showed dominance from...

Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises

2022-03-30 00:00:00

MIAMI, Mar 29 (AFP): Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday.Osaka has responded strongly in Florida, advancing to the...

BD Police Archery Club top the medal tally

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Teer 13th National Archery Championship concluded Tuesday at Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master Stadium in Tongi with the domination of Bangladesh Police Archery Club, reports BSS.Bangladesh Police Archery Club topped the medal tally with nine medals including five gold, two silver...

S Africa hope to end poor Durban run against Tigers

2022-03-30 00:00:00

DURBAN, S Africa, Mar 29 (AFP): South Africa will be seeking to reverse a losing trend at Durban's Kingsmead ground when they play against Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series starting on Thursday.Once known as a fast...

Fuel supplies hit as tanker workers go on strike in Khulna

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Khulna, Mar 29 (UNB): Fuel supplies to 10 districts in Khulna and five in Faridpur were disrupted on Tuesday, as oil tanker workers here launched an indefinite strike over an attack on one of their union leaders.The strike began around...

Biman to resume Dhaka-New York flights soon: State Minister

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Toronto (Canada), Mar 29 (UNB): Biman Bangladesh Airlines has taken all preparations to resume direct flights between Dhaka and New York shortly, said State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mahbub Ali."We have come a long way in this regard....

Md Akram-Al-Hossain attended Branch Managers' Conference-2022

2022-03-30 00:00:00

Chairman of Palli Sanchay Bank Md Akram-Al-Hossain attended the Branch Managers' Conference-2022 of the bank for Kushtia, Chuadanga and Meherpur districts. Managing Director of the bank Khondoker Ataur Rahman presided over the event held in Kushtia on Monday

Oil drops on positive signals from Russia-Ukraine peace talks

2022-03-30 00:00:00

LONDON, March 29 (Reuters): Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous day after Russia called peace talks with Ukraine constructive and China's new lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus hit fuel demand.Brent crude fell $4.55,...