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Nine months on, nat'l logistics policy yet to get off the ground

The government has yet to start implementing the National Logistics Policy even after nine months of its approval.Despite its crucial need to ensure cost-effective and timely transportation of goods ahead of Bangladesh's expected graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status, no effort has been made to form a working...

ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo meets Labour and Employment Minister

ILO Director General Gilbert F. Houngbo meets Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury at his ministry on Sunday. — PID

Cashless ecosystem foundation of financial inclusion

Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of NRBC Bank PLC, has said that building a cashless ecosystem in Bangladesh is not merely about technological advancement; it represents a fundamental transformation towards greater financial inclusion, good governance, transparency, and broader economic participation through digital payments.He made the remarks...

BTRC public hearing on telecom services next month

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will hold a public hearing next month, allowing consumers and industry stakeholders to raise complaints, questions and suggestions directly with the regulator and telecom operators.The hearing will begin both online and in person at 10 am on August 19. The online participation will subject...

BUFT National Apparel Festival held

The 1st BUFT National Apparel Festival 2026, organised by the BUFT Apparel Club (BAC), concluded at the BUFT Campus on Sunday after two days of competitions, exhibitions, seminars, and cultural programs.The festival brought together over 2,000 undergraduate students from textile, fashion, and apparel engineering backgrounds across 32 universities, colleges, and...

bKash supports CSE carnival at SUST

To foster future tech talents and encourage innovation, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), in collaboration with bKash, organised a two-day CSE Carnival 2026 recently. The carnival featured an inter-university programming contest and hackathon, says a press release.A total of 120...

More taxes on transport sector will raise cost of doing business: CCCI

CHATTOGRAM, July 19: The imposition of additional taxes on trucks and covered vans in the current fiscal year will increase the costs for businesspeople and directly impact commodity prices, said President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Mohammad Amirul Haque.Such additional taxes in this sector would hinder...

Biman plans to lease 10 aircraft by 2027: Millat

Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to lease up to 10 aircraft by 2027 to expand its international network and bridge a capacity gap before 14 newly ordered Boeing aircraft begin arriving from 2031, reports BSS."We plan to lease up to 10 aircraft within this year. This will enable us to increase...

GUARDIAN NAMED MOST SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN INSURANCE

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has been named the 'Most Sustainable Financial Institution of the Year - Insurance' at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 for the impact of Guardian BRAC Bima-an inclusive insurance initiative designed to ensure that the loss of a loved one does not leave a low-income family...