The number of people sent fleeing Ukraine by Russia’s invasion topped 1 million on Wednesday, the swiftest refugee exodus this century, the United Nations said, as Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the country’s second-biggest city, Kharkiv, and laid siege to two strategic seaports. The tally from the U.N. refugee
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SCB becomes first bank to donate medical oxygen plant in country
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has partnered with the charitable hospital Chattogram Maa-Shishu O General Hospital to ensure reliable and adequate supply of life-saving oxygen. Supply of medical oxygen has been a dire need all throughout the pandemic. Under this partnership, Standard Chartered Bangladesh has donated apressure swing adsorption (PSA) Medical Oxygen generation
SHAREit encouraging digital and financial inclusion in Bangladesh
SHAREit, an online and offline digital content and file-sharing platform, aims at breaking barriers to create an inclusive infrastructure. In its earliest days, SHAREit focused on building a cross platform file sharing app, which then evolved into an online and offline file sharing, content streaming, and gaming platform. Additionally, it’s “a
MBL holds training on Foreign Exchange Transactions & Reporting
Mercantile Bank Training Institute organized a training on ‘Foreign Exchange Transactions & Reporting’ recently. A total number of 40 officials from International Division & CTPC of Head Office and AD branches of the bank from Dhaka region participated in the training. Shamim Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director & CAMLCO of the bank inaugurated
Unilever, UNDP celebrate Women’s Day with cleanup and awareness campaign at NCC
To improve the health of the planet, more than 100 women have joined hands together to create awareness on plastic cleanup at Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) as part of the International Women's Day 2022 campaign titled "Diversity for Sustainability." The campaign has been organised by Unilever Bangladesh in collaboration with NCC,
SJIBL holds 824th Executive Committee (EC) meeting
The 824thmeeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) held recently at Corporate Head Office of the Bank by maintaining proper hygiene and social distance. The meeting was presided by Mr.Akkas Uddin Mollah, Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Bank. The members of the Committee
BGMEA, bKash join hands to increase book donation for the underprivileged
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has joined the book donation initiative of bKash to facilitate learning opportunities for the underprivileged children. On the occasion, a number of books were officially handed over to bKash at BGMEA's office in the capital, reads a press release. Also, a book collection booth
BGMEA expresses concern over Russia-Ukraine war impact
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has emerged as a concern for the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh, said BGMEA. Russia, a potential and emerging market for Bangladesh RMG exports, has come under a wide range of sanctions imposed by a number of countries, it said in a statement. Especially, blocking of Russian
Banglalink signs agreement with Desh Television Limited
Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, has recently signed a corporate agreement with Desh Television Limited, one of the prominent global satellite TV channels in the country. Under this agreement, Desh Television Limited as a valued client will enjoy Banglalink corporate connection with special call rates,
Milestone College achieves remarkable success in winter sports competition
Milestone College has achieved great success in the 50th Winter Sports Competition organized by Bangladesh National School, Madrasa and Technical Education Sports Association. Milestone College students won 51 prizes, including 24 champions in the team, doubles and singles. In this pleasant sports competition recently held at Uttarkhan Union High School ground