Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEAB) signed an agreement in Dhaka recently. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking of EBL and Salma Masud, President of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEAB) signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations,
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Coca-Cola, Kewkradong arrange coastal cleanup at St Martin’s Island
As a part of Coca Cola’s global initiative for a world without waste, the Coca Cola System in Bangladesh, in partnership with Kewkradong Bangladesh, successfully conducted a coastal clean-up across the beaches of Saint Martin’s Island. This is the 11thconsecutive year that these two organizations have teamed up as part of
Bikroy.com launches new service for car buyers
Bikroy.com, the largest and most trusted buying and selling marketplace for vehicles in Bangladesh, has launched a new service named 'Bikroy Certified Cars' for car sales. The cars of the Vehicles members will be monitored and certified based on the condition before posting the advertisements. Bikroy.com's approved inspection team Top Gear
RMG sector’s position built upon hard works of workers, entrepreneurs: BGMEA president
The prestigious position attainted by the ready-made garment industry of Bangladesh is built upon the years of hard works and dedication of both workers and entrepreneurs. The industry has immense contribution to rebuilding the war-ravaged country which is now a ‘development surprise’ to many in the world due to its impressive
FSIBL launches 4 investment products
First Security Islami Bank recently launched 4 investment products on the first day of New Year-2022 with a view to providing shariah based banking services in a greater extent to its clients, said a press release. The products are- FSIBL Prochesta for start-up entrepreneurs, FSIBL Shabolambi for women entrepreneurs, FSIBL Udyami
Jahangir, Moin elected BAPA president, general secretary
SM Jagangir Hossain and Nurul Moin Minu have been elected President and General Secretary respectively of the Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA), a press release said Saturday. The election was held at a city hotel on Friday. FBCCI Director Abu Motaleb was the Chairman of the election board. Other office bears include
Workplace accidents killed 538 workers in 2021
At least 538 workers were killed in 399 workplace accidents across the country in 2021, according to a survey report of Safety and Rights Society (SRS). In 2020, 432 workers died in 373 workplace accidents, the study unveiled Friday said. In the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many workers could not
Invest in Research & Development, PM urges business community
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged the business community to invest in research and development for determining the product, product demand and quality to expand their businesses both at home and abroad. “I always put emphasis on research. It’s also needed in trade and commerce. You need to determine the
Nation welcomes New Year 2022
Bidding adieu to the eventful 2021 with minimalistic celebrations amid the restrictions caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh welcomed the Christian New Year on the first hour of Saturday. The skyscape of the capital Dhaka was covered with thousands of flashing lanterns and sparkling fireworks, levitating all over the city.
Govt raises cash incentive to 2.5pc on sending remittance
The government has decided to increase the cash incentive on sending remittance to 2.5 percent from the existing 2 percent in order to encourage sending remittances through legal channels. The decision, which came into effect from Saturday, is expected to improve the overall living standards of common people, boosting the foreign