BTRC to revive crackdown on illegal mobile handsets
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to restart nationwide enforcement drives against the marketing, sale, and distribution of illegal mobile handsets as grey-market smartphones continue to capture an increasingly large share of Bangladesh's mobile phone market.The decision was made at a recent commission meeting following a proposal from...
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Abul Khair Group honours six change makers for transforming society
One of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, Abul Khair Group, has honoured six exceptional individuals with the "M-Rise Hero" award for their relentless efforts in bringing positive changes to society despite numerous challenges, says a press release.The winners were honoured at the grand "M-Rise Gala Night" held on Thursday, at InterContinental Dhaka....
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Govt sets monsoon crop production target with special focus on Aus and Aman
The government has finalized and approved cultivation and production targets for various crops under the intensive monsoon-season crop production programme for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reports BSS.The decision was taken recently at a meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture, chaired by Agriculture Secretary Dr. Rafiqul I Mohamed.The meeting placed...
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Rupali Bank signs Agreement with Ibn Sina Trust
Rupali Bank signs Agreement with Ibn Sina TrustAn agreement was signed between Rupali Bank PLC and Ibn Sina Trust on Thursday. Under this agreement, the officers and employees of Rupali Bank, along with their family members, will be entitled to special benefits, including 30 per cent to 35 per cent...
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Egg price rises due to production fall
Sultanul IslamAccording to egg industry stakeholders, a combination of increased demand and a fall in supply has driven up the price of eggs,.Egg producers (layer chicken farmers) in the Noakhali region said the fall in supply was caused by the closure of at least 20 per cent of the farms...
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14 oil-carrying ships arrive in May, 5 to anchor soon
As part of the government's efforts to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply in the country, 14 oil-carrying ships arrived in Chattogram port till May 15, while five more will anchor within the current month, reports BSS.BPC officials said a total of 19 ships are arriving in May carrying 385,000 metric tons...
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