Due to the hostile weather, authorities suspended all passenger vessels on St. Martin's routeMonday. About 4,000 tourists have been stranded on St. Martin's island. On Sunday night, the Cox's Bazar district administration declared that all types of shipping to St. Martin would remain suspended for a day. Additional District Magistrate Abu Sufian said,
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Nation pays homage to language movement martyrs
The nation on Monday paid deep tribute to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement, marking Amar Ekushey, the Language Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day. The great Language Movement, a significant event in the nation's history, was aimed at establishing the right of the mother tongue as well as
Salt import using caustic soda, sold in local market dodging huge revenue
Bangladesh is self-sufficient in salt production and the import of edible salt is currently banned in the country. But some unscrupulous traders are importing salt mentioning that it will be used in production of caustic soda. Later, the imported salt is being sold in the country's market causing huge revenue loss
Uber offers 21pc discount to riders marking International Mother Language Day
Marking the International Mother Language Day on February 21, Uber Sunday announced a 21% discount offer with a promo code “OMOR21'' for all the rides to and from ShaheedMinar. Uber stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and pays tribute to the brave Dhaka University student martyrs who sacrificed their
Seven rings cement signs agreement with SOYO BD International ltd to supply cement
Country’s leading cement brand Seven Rings Cement recently signed an agreement with SOYO BD International Limited to supply cement. SOYO BD International Limited is a renowned Chinese Ready Mix supplier company who has 20 years of expertise in ready mix technology and recently start its business in Bangladesh. They have already started
Quality of Bangla content needs to be ensured: Mustafa Jabbar
The quality of Bengali content should be assured in order to facilitate the usage of Bengali in technology, said Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar. Mostafa Jabbar said this while addressing a discussion as a chief guest titled ‘Use of Bangla in Technology’, organized by mobile phone operator Robi in the
REHAB doesn’t want city corporations in construction approval
The leaders of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) said that the duel administration in construction approval process will create new crisis in the country's housing sector. The government's move to include city corporations in the approval process for construction in Dhaka directly contradicts its effort to improve
MBL holds training on Islami Banking Operations
Mercantile Bank Training Institute organized a virtual Training on Islamic Banking Operations recently. One hundred and four officials of the bank participated in the virtual sessions. Hasne Alam, Deputy Managing Director & CBO of the bank inaugurated the virtual training program. Mr. Alam advised participating officers to be conversant with the framework of
CSERF honors 6 frontline women doctors’ for their role during Covid-19
The Center of Social and Environmental Research Foundation (CSARF) honored six of these struggling female physicians with the "Winner Award-2022" for their tireless work in a program held Sunday. The awards were distributed at an event organized at the Avenue Garden Convention center, Mirpur in the capital. Dr. Umme Salma JahanMeena, Chief
BGMEA reiterates call for repairing roads in industrial areas
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has reiterated the call for carrying out necessary maintenance works on roads in major industrial areas including Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj and Chattogram to ease traffic congestion and alleviate sufferings for commuters. A delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan met with Chief