Iran's powerful allies on Monday mourned the death of its President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, while regional militants hailed him as a supporter of the Palestinian cause. The United States said the deceased ultraconservative leader "had blood on his hands", Russia and China called him a "friend", and Iran's
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ABHF INC holds meet & greet event
Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, psychologists, dieticians, physiotherapists, academics, medical admins, and other allied health professionals residing in New South Wales (Australia) have recently joined hands to form a new organization named as Australia Bangladesh Health Forum INC (ABHF INC). This new platform will work for the betterment of the communities. The
The British Asian Trust appoints first Bangladesh Director
The British Asian Trust has appointed Eshrat Waris as its first Bangladesh Director. The British Asian Trust was founded in 2007 by His Majesty King Charles III, together with leading British Asian business leaders. To date the Trust has supported more than 12 million people across South Asia and is now
NSU Center for Business Research hosts seminar
The NSU Center for Business Research hosted an insightful seminar titled ‘The architecture of equity valuation: 5 models 1 value’, on May 20, presented by Professor Waresul Karim, Department of Accounting and Finance, NSU. Professor Niaz Ahmed, the Director of NSU Center for Business Research (NSU-CBR), inaugurated the seminar, emphasizing the
EBL signs partnership deal with CIIC Service
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) becomes the banking partners of CIIC Service Bd. Co. Ltd., managing the Chinese visa application center in Bangladesh. The collaboration is set to enhance the visa application experience for Bangladeshi travelers, offering more convenience and efficiency. Ahmed Shaheen, Acting Managing Director of EBL, and Hong Haoyue,
ABB clarifies facts on US visit
Recently, several media outlets have published incorrect and misleading reports concerning the participation of Managing Directors (MDs) of several banks in two programs in the United States. The Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB) wishes to address these reports that contain false and distorted information. The United States Department of Justice
Chinese Company to invest US$ 22.92 million in BEPZA EZ
Chinese company Sanxin Accessories MFC BD Ltd. is going to invest US$ 22.92 million to set up an Interlining & Garments Accessories manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) located at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, Mirsharai, Chattogram. In presence of the Executive Chairman Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur
OPPO A60 campaign winner announced
OPPO has announced the lucky winner of the OPPO A60 Lakh Taka Campaign. Launched for pre-order participants between May 8 and May 14, the campaign received a tremendous response from consumers, making the OPPO A60 one of the most sought-after devices in its segment recently. Through a lottery-based selection process,
Ministry of Finance receives greetings
BRAC Bank gets strong balance sheet growth
BRAC Bank achieved a 35% growth in its consolidated Net Profit After-Tax (NPAT) for 2023 during challenging market conditions. The bank's consolidated financials, which include all its subsidiaries, showed an NPAT of BDT 828 crore in 2023, a significant increase from the BDT 614 crore reported in 2022. BRAC Bank standalone NPAT was BDT 730