BGMEA seeks Intertek's support for tech transfer, skill dev
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the support of Intertek to strengthen technology transfer and enhance the skills of workers and management staff in the apparel sector, particularly to boost competitiveness and sustainability.The call came during a meeting between Intertek Bangladesh's Regional Managing Director for South...
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BB relaxes credit rating rules
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) guidelines for banks, allowing them to approve, renew, or adjust loans for borrowers with an "unacceptable" credit rating, reports UNB.The directive, issued on Tuesday, by the Department of Banking Regulation and Policy (BRPD) of Bangladesh Bank is intended...
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Govt. to sell rice at Tk 15 per kg to 5.5m people: Food Adviser
DINAJPUR, Aug 20 (BSS): Under the food-friendly programme the government has started selling rice at Taka 15 per kg among people from August 17 last.The rice will be sold among 55 lakh people, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today said at a press briefing at local circuit house on Wednesday.The...
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Bengal Commercial Bank introduces inspirational initiative for students
Bengal Commercial Bank organized a grooming session titled "Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders" to guide the leaders of tomorrow as well as enhance students' professional and personal skills. The event was held on Wednesday, at the Bank's head office in Gulshan under the "United Nations Youth & Student Association of Bangladesh's (UNYSAB)"...
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BRAC Bank and MetLife Bangladesh bring Digital Insurance to Astha App
BRAC Bank has partnered with MetLife Bangladesh to introduce digital life and health insurance services through its digital banking app, Astha. An agreement was formalised to this effect on 14 August 2025 at BRAC Bank's Head Office with Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO (Current Charge) of BRAC...
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Meghna Bank Inaugurates Registration Booth of Holy Cross Girls High School
Recently, Meghna Bank PLC participated as the Registration Partner and Silver Sponsor at the Platinum Jubilee Registration Inauguration Ceremony of Holy Cross Girls High School, held at the school campus. The event was attended by Sister Pushpa Teresa Gomes, CSC, Area Coordinator, Asia Sisters of the Holy Cross, Sister Pauline...
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China, India pledge to resume flights -
BEIJING, Aug 20 (AFP): China and India announced they would restart direct flights in a string of diplomatic breakthroughs, state media reported Wednesday, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a visit before heading to Pakistan.Following Wang Yi's trip to India, Beijing and New Delhi also agreed to advance talks on...
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US recalls shrimp over potential radioactivity scare
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (AFP): US health authorities announced Tuesday a recall of frozen shrimp potentially contaminated with radioactivity.The seafood imported from a company in Indonesia has been marketed in 13 states by retail giant Walmart, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on its website.The recall follows the detection of...
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