Ispahani wins national productivity and quality excellence award

Ispahani Tea Limited, a subsidiary of the Ispahani Group, has won the 'National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2022'. Ispahani Tea Limited received the first prize in the manufacturing industry (food and beverage category). Omar Hannan, General Manager and Dr. Engineer Golam Mostafa of Ispahani Group, received this prestigious award

Russia to construct nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

During the recent state visit of the Russian President Vladimir Putin to Uzbekistan, a protocol was signed between the two countries expanding the existing Intergovernmental Agreement on cooperation in construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The new IG agreement includes the construction of a small nuclear power plant

BRAC Bank plants 3,000 trees on Environment Day

BRAC Bank recently celebrated World Environment Day by undertaking a thoughtful initiative to plant 3,000 trees at the Sheikh Hasina Polly Unnayan Academy in Jamalpur district, collaborating with the non-profit organisation Torupallab. The selection of trees was carefully curated to ensure their resilience against the ever-changing climate. As part of its

Biden to meet Macron after D-Day democracy warnings

US President Joe Biden was to meet his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Saturday on a state visit to France, after warning of the need to preserve American democracy and live up to the example of World War II heroes. Biden is due to meet Macron for talks at the Elysee Palace

MCCI responds to proposed National Budget 2024-25

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has said the 53rd National Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 comes amid significant global and domestic challenges, including market contractions, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. The proposed budget stands at Tk. 797,000 crore, representing a 4.62 percent increase from the