RANGPUR, May 07: Farmers of eight upazilas in the district are earning handsome profits by cultivating different vegetables this season.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), farmers prefer cultivating vegetables due to good profits.Use of modern technology has also...
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PABNA, May 07: A massive crop debacle is anticipated as bad weather condition has damaged young litchis extensively in the orchards of Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district this season. Known as the capital of litchi, Ishwardi accounts for a majority...
NEW DELHI, May 07 (AFP): Pressure is mounting on record Indian Premier League signing Rishabh Pant with Lucknow Super Giants badly needing their captain to find his brilliant best with the bat if they are to have any chance of...
The Bangladeshi Cricket Board (BCB) stated on Wednesday that they are in touch with the Pakistan Cricket Board to ensure the safety and well-being of their players involved in the Pakistan Super League, according to Cricbuzz.Legspinner Rishad Hossain (Lahore Qalandars)...
MILAN, May 07 (Reuters): Inter Milan substitute Davide Frattesi struck an extra-time winner to send his side into the Champions League final following a sensational 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday after Francesco Acerbi had rescued them from the brink...
Bangladesh A clinched the three-match unofficial ODI series against New Zealand A with an 87-run victory in the second game at the Sylhet International Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday, reports UNB.Having also won the opener by seven wickets, the hosts...
NEW DELHI, May 07 (Agencies): India's Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket Wednesday, but said he will continue to play the shorter format of the game."Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from...
DUBAI, May 07 (IANS): Bangladesh player Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose to second spot overall in the latest rankings for Test all-rounders on the back of his superb form with both bat and ball in the recent Test series against Zimbabwe.The...
SINGAPORE, May 7 (Reuters): Solar panel makers in Laos and Indonesia, mostly owned by Chinese firms, boosted their share in the US market after steep tariffs hit exports from other Southeast Asian countries including Cambodia and Thailand, trade data showed.The...
Gold prices fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and US-China trade talks optimism, while the focus is on Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day, reports Reuters.Spot gold slipped 1 per...
NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after bouncing back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week as investors turned their focus to US-China trade talks this weekend.Brent crude futures were down 11 cents a barrel,...
Prime Bank PLC will provide training to marginal, cottage, micro, small, and medium (CMSME) entrepreneurs across the country to help them acquire modern business knowledge and skills. In this regard, Prime Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a premier business conglomerate, has recently signed a contract with MetLife to facilitate comprehensive insurance services for its employees in Bangladesh. Under this agreement, employees of AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals will be covered for loss of life,...
The Premier Bank PLC inaugurated a hajj booth at Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka for providing special services to Hajj pilgrims. Mohammad Abu Jafar, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, inaugurated the booth as the chief guest on Monday.
The online income tax return filing system introduced by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has received a huge response from taxpayers, reports UNB.Based on the demands and opinions of the taxpayers, the online return filing process has been gradually...
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rupali Haque Chowdhury as an Independent Director of the company. Ms. Chowdhury is the Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, says a statement.Ms. Chowdhury brings with her an illustrious career...
BRAC Bank has formed a strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan Payments to launch Wire 365, a solution that enables near real-time cross-border settlement 365 days a year, irrespective of holidays.This collaboration marks a significant milestone in revolutionising payment solutions, bringing...
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Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. continues dominating the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in Bangladesh, with securing two more cargo supply bids on Wednesday.The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on the day approved two separate proposals by the Energy...
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Robi Axiata PLC on Wednesday signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the development and operation of a 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power park in Bangladesh. The telecom operator signed the agreement...
FRANKFURT/LONDON, May 07 (Reuters): BMW expects US car tariffs to decline from July, based on its contacts with US officials, a more upbeat assessment of the trade situation than many rivals and leading the German luxury automaker to confirm its...
'Duranta', the bicycle brand of the country's leading business conglomerate RFL Group, has launched month-long awareness campaign named 'bishbayu' to promote the use of eco-friendly vehicles and help create a pollution-free environment. RN Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, inaugurated...
Bashundhara Tissue, a concern of the Bashundhara Group, officially unveiled its latest innovation, '3-ply Bashundhara Toilet Tissue,' at a ceremony held at the Bashundhara Industrial Headquarters (BIHQ) in Dhaka on Wednesday. The newly launched product is designed with three layers...
Agrani Bank PLC has launched 'Agrani Remit App' with the aim of enabling fast, easy, secure, and legal remittance transfers from Malaysia to Bangladesh. Through this app, remittances can be sent to any branch of Agrani Bank, other banks in...
Bank Asia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development programme titled Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP). Nurun Nahar, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, and Sohail R K Hussain, managing director...
The 29th annual general meeting (AGM) of Pioneer Insurance Company Limited was held virtually on Tuesday. Zakir Ahmed Khan, independent director of the company, presided over the meeting in the absence of Syed Nasim Manzur, chairman of the company. Directors...
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh Bank and Metcantile Bank recently towards implementing an entrepreneurship development programme under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovative Program (SICIP). Nurun Nahar, deputy governor, Bangladesh Bank, Md. Khasru Parvez, executive...
Mastercard, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB), has provided Business Credit Card Solution for Renata PLC. Through this card, Renata can manage its business expenses efficiently and effectively. The ceremony was attended by Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director...
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Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday stressed the importance of establishing a strategic partnership to facilitate Korean investment in Bangladesh.They identified a number of sectors, including infrastructure development, logistics, electronics, ICT, digital services, renewable energy and textiles, as potential areas...
A B M Raoshan Kabir recently took charge as General Manager (GM) of the Public Relations Division of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, says a press release.On May 06, he joined the current workplace. He succeeded Bosra Islam, former General Manager of...
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Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) posted a marginal 1.1 percent year-on-year increase in profit to Tk 153.35 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by an 11.05 percent year-on-year growth in revenue.The earnings per share (EPS) of the multinational producer of...
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