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World's 7th largest data centre eyes foreign currency

The National Data Centre is eyeing to be a huge potential source of earning foreign currency as many foreign firms now show interest in storing their data in the centre, reports UNB.The world's 7th largest data centre, set up at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Gazipur, has already started saving the...

Jamuna Bank Foundation organised a free medical camp at M Anwarul Azim Girls' High School at Banskhali in Chattogram recently.

Jamuna Bank Foundation organised a free medical camp at M Anwarul Azim Girls' High School at Banskhali in Chattogram recently. Chairman of Jamuna Bank Executive Committee and Jamuna Bank Foundation Nur Mohammed was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony presided over by Managing Director and CEO of...

Germany to pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear plants

Germany will pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear power stations on Friday, another step towards completing its withdrawal from nuclear power as it turns its focus to renewable, reports Reuters.The government decided to speed up its phasing out of nuclear power following Japan's Fukushima reactor meltdown...

Serum Institute applies for full approval of Covishield vaccine

Serum Institute Of India has applied to the country's drug regulator and the health ministry for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, the company's chief executive said on Friday, reports Reuters.Serum Institute, which produces AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine under the brand name Covishield, has supplied more than 1.25 billion doses...

Chairman of Palli Sanchay Bank Md Akram-Al-Hossain inaugurated the day-long training workshop on 'Implementation of National

Chairman of Palli Sanchay Bank Md Akram-Al-Hossain inaugurated the day-long training workshop on 'Implementation of National Integrity Strategy Action Plan 2021-22' as the chief guest on Thursday. Managing Director of the bank Khondoker Ataur Rahman presided over the event held at the training room of the bank in the capital

Maiden agrivoltaic plant signs PPA with BPDB

Construction of the country's first agrivoltaic solar power plant is set to begin soon, with the signing of a power purchase agreement with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) last Wednesday.Soudia Agro Solar PV Power Plant Ltd managing director Mumtahina Mostafa and BPDB secretary Mohammad Selim Reza inked the deal on...

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB)

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) has awarded Sonali Bank Limited the Best Corporate Award-2020 Gold (first) award in the state-run bank category. Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi handed over the award to Sonali Bank Ltd Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Md. Ataur Rahman Prodhan at...

BCI holds 35th AGM

The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) held its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday.BCI President Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury presided over the meeting held at the BCI board room at BCIC Bhaban in the city, according to a press release.Two former BCI presidents, AM Subid Ali and AK Azad, BCI...

Asia readies world's largest trade deal

Trade barriers between most countries in the Asia Pacific will be lowered significantly from January 1 as the world's largest free trading bloc opens for business, reports dw.com.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, Japan, South...

Walton refrigerator gets 'Best Brand Award'

Walton refrigerator has won the 'Best Brand Award-2021' for the eighth time in recognition of its outstanding performance in creating an exceptional and sustainable brand equity through gaining the trust of a major portion of local customers, says a statement. The local brand also received one more award in the...

China factory activity edges up in Dec as commodity prices ease

BEIJING, Dec 31 (AFP): Manufacturing activity in China edged up in December, official data showed Friday, beating expectations as the price of commodities eased and despite sporadic closures due to Covid outbreaks.The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- a key gauge of manufacturing activity-in the world's second-biggest economy rose to 50.3,...