WaterAid Bangladesh organised a national event highlighting women’s contribution in sanitation sector at Amari Dhaka, Gulshan. The event united leading voices from the sector to promote gender-inclusive sanitation services, foster collaboration, and address systemic challenges hindering women’s participation in decision-making to address the sanitation crisis in Bangladesh. The event created a
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JICA signs agreement with Govt to provide 37.8cr funding
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a Grant Agreement with the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance to implement activities of the Fourth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4). The event is a significant milestone toward improving the country’s education system. The signing ceremony took place on
109 students receive Dean’s Award at DIU
Daffodil International University distributed Dean’s Award among the meritorious students for their excellent Academic, Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular performance onWednesday. Under the ‘Dean’s List Celebration Ceremony’ a total of 109 students from different departments under 5 Faculties of the university have been given Dean's Awrd today on June 05, 2024 (Wednesday).
Dr. Asif Naimur appointed director of Sonali Bank
Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, a seasoned professional in business and technology, has been appointed as an independent director on the board of Sonali Bank PLC, the largest state-owned bank in Bangladesh. Previously serving as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Grameenphone, Dr. Rashid brings a wealth of expertise to his
Bangladesh, Pakistan agree to strengthen bilateral relations
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries through increased trade, commerce, and exchange of sports and cultural delegations. The two leaders also expressed their desire to extend cooperation in new areas such as the sugar industry
Netherlands Ambassador meets BGMEA administrator
André Carstens, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, met with Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka. Members of the BGMEA Support Committee also attended the meeting held on December 19. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration to support Bangladesh’s
Square declares cash dividend
Mastercard wins ‘Enabler of Excellence’ award
Mastercard was recognized with the prestigious ‘Enabler of Excellence’ award by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) at the EBL Digital Excellence Summit 2024, hosted at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the city. Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard, received the award on behalf of Mastercard. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing
Eastern Bank opens a sub-branch at Mirpur Rupnagar
SEB launches 4 agent banking outlets
Southeast Bank PLC (SEB) formally launched four agent banking outlets - “Shagotom” to facilitate the unbanked people across the country, especially at the rural and semi-urban areas at Munsiganj, Manikanj, Jessore and Mymensingh. Its main objective is to uphold the trend of financial inclusion and spread banking services at every