Mastercard announced the launch of its Spend and Win campaign 2024, titled ‘Stunning Sydney’. The campaign will provide Mastercard cardholders a chance to win exciting prizes while shopping for Eid-ul-Adha, including a luxurious couple tour to Sydney, along with gift vouchers. The campaign will run from May 21 to June
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BBS projects economy to grow 5.82% in current fiscal year
The country's economy is projected to grow at 5.82% in the current fiscal year (FY24) ending on 30 June, BBS has projects based on data from the first seven months of the year. The forecast by by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) testifies to the economy's continued resilience against domestic
HC bars Dipjol from serving as Film Artists’ Association GS
The High Court (HC) on Monday barred Monowar Hossain Dipjol from serving as general secretary of the executive committee of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association (BFAA) for the 2024-26 term. An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque also directed relevant authorities to investigate allegations of irregularities in
Commission not concerned with voter turnout: EC Alamgir
Election Commissioner (EC) Md Alamgir said that the Election Commission is not concerned about voter turnout percentages. He emphasized that there are no specific rules or restrictions regarding the percentage of votes required for elections, whether national or local, to be accepted. He made these remarks in response to questions from journalists
Govt debt set to edge up over next 2 FYs: Official Document
The government's debt is projected to gradually increase over the next two fiscal years, following the trend of the previous two years. The projected debt will stand at 37.6 percent and 38.5 percent of the GDP in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years, respectively, according to an official document of the
PM orders stricter market monitoring ahead of Eid
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday ordered authorities concerned to strictly monitor the market of essential commodities ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. The premier gave the directive at the cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain told reporters after the meeting. "Although there is no shortage in
Research programme on tree conservation will be strengthened: Saber
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday said as part of tree plantation campaign, the government will strengthen research activities on conservation of trees endangered in the country. Co-management of forests and collaborative forest management are going on by involving local people, resulting in making the forests
Singer confirmed visit of Turkish actor Burak Özçivit to Bangladesh
Singer Bangladesh Limited has confirmed the visit of Turkish superstar actor Burak Özçivit to Bangladesh as the brand ambassador of its transformation journey. In a thrilling turn of events, Turkish actor Burak Özçivit has yet again posted a new video in which he revealed that he has selected the lucky
bKash-Bishwo Shahitto Kendro’s book reading programme begins
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, with the support of bKash, has inaugurated this year’s Nationwide Enrichment (Book Reading) programme by distributing books among the students of nine schools of Barishal. Shahidul Islam, Deputy Commissioner of Barishal formally inaugurated the programme in a ceremony held at Barishal Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Kamal Quadir, Chief
17th death anniv of NSU’s Founding Life Member held
On May 20, North South University (NSU) Board of Trustees commemorates the 17th death anniversary of its late Founder Life Member, A.B.M. Kamal Uddin Khan. Late A.B.M. Kamal Uddin Khan was a Founder Life Member of the North South University (NSU) Foundation, later changed to North South Foundation, which established and