The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Rana Plaza collapse. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan laid floral wreaths on the graves of the victims at the Jurain graveyard in Dhaka on April 24 on the occasion of the 10th
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Emirates offer unique experience at Sri Lankan tea gardens
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has partnered with Dilmah Tea to offer members an exciting opportunity to experience the lush tea plantations in Sri Lanka. Members can bid Miles (points) with Skywards Exclusives for a chance to win a Tea Maker’s Private Retreat package. The offer
Rotary provides financial aid to victims of Bangabazar fire
On behalf of Rotary International District, 3281 and 3282, financial assistance of more than Tk 15 lakh was provided to 150 victims of the recent fire at Bangabazar Market in Dhaka. Rotary governor MA Wahab handed over money to the affected businessmen of Bangabazar Market at a programme held on Wednesday
BMAMA runs safe riding campaign for bikers
Bangladesh Motorcycle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association (BMAMA) has conducted a ‘safe riding’ campaign for bikers ahead of Eid holidays, a press release said Thursday. The trade body held the awareness activations titled 'follow traffic rules, return home safely' at four exit points (Gabtoli, Abdullahpur, Babubazar and Kutubkhali) in Dhaka on Thursday,
Almost all BGMEA factories clear wages, Eid bonuses
All 2,151 active garment factories in Dhaka and Chittagong under the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have cleared their wages for the month of March 2023, said a BGMEA official. Moreover, among all factories under BGMEA, 2,145 (99.72%) also paid bonuses for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr to their workers. In addition,
Bikes on Padma Bridge is PM’s gift to young: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Thursday said allowing motorbikes to ply on Padma Bridge is an Eid gift to the youngsters from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given permission for running of motorbikes on Padma Bridge as an Eid gift to the young generation. Plying
Country made strong comeback amid Covid: Unicef
Although the public perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined during the Covid-19 pandemic in 52 out of 55 countries studied, Unicef said that Bangladesh is an exception to many countries that made a strong comeback in childhood vaccination amid the pandemic. The report, published on Thursday, stated that
Preparations on for largest Eid congregation at Sholakia
All necessary preparations have almost been completed for holding the country's largest Eid congregations at Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj district. This year, the authorities concerned are preparing to hold the 196th jamaat at Sholakia Eidgah Maidan. Four-tier security measures have been taken in and around the Eidgah to ensure foolproof security, said
Dhaka welcomes Election observers from UK, EU: PM
Bangladesh will welcome observers from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) in the upcoming general election. "We will welcome observers from the European Union and the United Kingdom in the next general election," Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday. She said this when the outgoing UK High Commissioner
Meat prices shoot up in city ahead of Eid
Thepricesofbeefand all kinds of chicken have gone up in the capital ahead ofEid-ul Fitr with rise in demand. Thepriceofbeefhas increased by Tk 50 perkg, while all kinds of chicken prices rose by Tk 30 to Tk 40 perkgin the capital on Thursday. The butchers have raised thepriceofbeefby Tk50 perkgin Dhaka market claiming