The health authorities in Bangladesh have decided to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to everyone over 12 and booster shots to all above 40 years of age. Health Minister Zahid Maleque made the disclosure at a media call on Sunday. “Earlier, only school children above 12 years of age could get vaccinated. Now
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7 Bangladeshis died on way to Italy identified
The seven Bangladeshis who died on the way to Italy from Libya due to prolonged exposure to extreme cold have been identified. Their identities were disclosed on Sunday, said officials at the Bangladesh Mission in Rome. The deceased were identified as Imran Hossain, Ratan, Shafayet, Zahirul, Bappi of Madaripur district, Sazzad of
EBL launches co-branded credit cards for AmCham members
The Mastercard in association with the Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has launched co-branded Mastercard World and Titanium Credit cards for the American Chamber Of Commerce in Bangladesh’s (AmCham) member organizations, a press release said Saturday. A first in the Bangladesh financial market, these cards are specially designed for the employees of
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eCourier, Aramex team up to start door-to-door cross-border delivery
Courier and logistics company eCourier Limited has partnered with Aramex, a multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company, to start door-to-door cross-border delivery from Bangladesh. The companies today announced their joint venture through an agreement, according to a press release. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. As part
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BRAC Bank organises countrywide cattle farming awareness drive
BRAC Bank recently organised a series of awareness programmes across the country to disseminate knowledge of efficient farming among the cattle farmers. At the sessions, Upazilla Livestock Officers (ULO) discussed about feed, disease, design of cattle shed and other important issues for successfully running commercial cattle farming venture. Financial management, easy
bKash rewards motorcycles to top 10 agents
In recognition of catering outstanding bKash services to the customers, bKash has rewarded motorcycles to its top ten agents. Out of all bKash agents spread across the country, these top ten Star Agents have been honored exclusively. Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash, handed over the motorcycles to the Star
Lack of authentic data held back pandemic incentive plan: Mannan
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Saturday said that lack of credible, authentic data held back the implementation of the government's pandemic stimulus package, delaying allocation for the marginal groups."We need to upgrade the household database accurately so that the government can make quick decisions for implementation of any kind of
