The government has prioritised vocational and digital education at secondary and higher levels in a mid-term plan that seeks to create jobs and skilled manpower, according to an official document. The plan (FY2021-22 to FY2023-24) envisages using science and technology education as a key strategy for development and poverty alleviation. Apart from
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French, German leaders to visit Russia, Ukraine amid tension
The French president and the German chancellor will head to Moscow and Kyiv in the coming weeks, adding to diplomatic efforts to try to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion of Ukraine and find a way out of the growing tensions. France’s Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit
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Mastercard, EBL launch co-brand cards
Mastercard in association with Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has launched Co-brand Mastercard World and Titanium Credit cards for American Chamber Of Commerce in Bangladesh’s (AmCham) member organizations. A first in the Bangladesh financial market, these cards are especially designed for AmCham member company employees and comes with attractive features and benefits. Syed
BD company to set up backward linkage industry in IEPZ
M/s Adnan Fibre Limited, a Bangladeshi company, is going to establish a backward linkage industry in Ishwardi Export Processing Zone (IEPZ). Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Adnan Fibre Limited today signed an agreement to this effect at BEPZA Complex in the city, said a press release. Member (Investment Promotion) of
ISHO celebrates Valentine’s Day with a surprise for couples
Leading furniture brand ISHO has unveiled ‘Date-in-a-Box’ on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. The brand is renowned for pushing the envelope with its innovative designs and trend-setting campaigns, and this year, ISHO customers’ Valentine’s Day plans will be made all the more special with this unique campaign. With Date-in-a-Box, ISHO is offering
Emirates to support growth of Spanish tourism and trade
Emirates, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain. The MoU was signed by Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs at Emirates and Miguel Ángel Sanz Castedo, Director General of Turespana in presence of Sheikh
DIU observes National Library Day
Daffodil International University arranged a Rally and discussion session on Saturday with the theme digital library is the pledge of the country’s golden jubilee to mark the National Library Day-2022. Prof. Dr. S M Mahabub Ul haque Majumder, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University was present as the chief guest in
BGMEA chief for more collaboration between apparel exporters and C&F agents
BGEMEA President Faruque Hassan has called for greater cooperation and collaboration between garment exporters and clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents to expedite export-import activities and derive mutual business benefits. “The RMG industry has gone through a rough patch in the last two tumultuous years of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, braving all
Union Bank holds annual risk management conference
Union Bank Limited recently organized Annual Risk Management Conference 2022 in Dhaka. A. B. M. Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury, Managing Director of Union Bank inaugurated the conference as the chief guestwith the maintaining health rules. Adviser of the bank Quazi Osman Ali, Additional Managing Director Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director Hasan Iqbal&Md.