Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL), in collaboration with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), proudly announced the launching of the 11th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture (BAEA). The press conference announcing the launch was held at the Eden Grand Ballroom of Hotel Amari on Thursday, May 30, 2024. For the
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LIUPCP, FCDO hold workshop
The Livelihoods Improvement of Urban Poor Communities Project (LIUPCP) of the Local Government Division in partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) & the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised a day-long workshop titled ‘Mayors’ Knowledge Exchange Workshop on LIUPCP Good Practices’ on 29 May at a
Polls in 20 Remal-hit Upazilas to be held Jun 9: EC
The Election Commission has announced new dates for the Upazila polls postponed in coastal areas due to the damage from Cyclone Remal. Twenty Upazilas will go to the polls on Jun 9 instead, said EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam. The announcement was made at the EC’s headquarters in Dhaka's Agargaon on Wednesday. The
Cyclone Remal leaves trail of devastation in Sundarbans
Severe cyclone Remal that hit the coastal belts of the country on Sunday with winds reaching speeds of up to 90 kilometers put its trail of devastation in the mangrove forests as numerous infrastructures and trees have been damaged, apart from leaving 40 deer dead. “Since Sunday afternoon, cyclone Remal’s rampage
Rich nations met $100b climate finance goal 2 yrs late: OECD
Saber urged developed nations to keep climate pledges
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Tuesday said the world must act, and commitments of rich nations must be fulfilled to address climate change impacts. "Climate change is underfunded. Each time there are pledges by developed nations, they remain unfulfilled. In Bangladesh, we have plans and locally-led
RANGS eMART launched Eid Campaign
On the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha, RANGS eMART has launched its Eid campaign” Kurbanir Khushi Amazingly Beshi”, where customers can take advantage of numerous offers. The inauguration of this celebratory campaign unfolded today, May 29, Wednesday, at the esteemed Mirpur 1 showroom of RANGS eMART. Esteemed dignitaries graced the occasion,
Workshop on Digital Marketing Essentials organized by DIIT
To promote information-based modern education, DIIT has always played a leading role. In this age of information technology, traditional educational activities are not enough. To achieve the goal of creating a smart and digital Bangladesh envisioned by the current government, it is essential to provide education on the modern application
Motive behind MP Anar murder yet to be ascertained: DMP
The motive behind the killing of MP Anwarul Azim Anar is yet to be ascertained as the mastermind is still in abroad, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman on Wednesday. "What is the motive behind the killing of MP Anar? Neither the Bangladesh police nor the Indian police have been
Cyclone Remal causes losses of over Tk 900cr in fisheries, livestock sectors
The severe cyclonic storm “Remal” has caused a huge economic loss of over Taka 900 crore to the fisheries and livestock sectors across the country, according to an official report here Wednesday. In the latest report compiled by the Department of Fisheries and Livestock Sector, a huge economic loss of Taka