European Investment Bank (EIB) provides Bangladesh USD $ 283.06 million (EUR 250 million) to purchase Covid-19 vaccine and strengthen the healthcare system. A finance contract (FC) was signed in this regard between Bangladesh and EIB under a project titled 'Bangladesh Covid-19 Public Health Programme'. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD) and
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Dhaka’s air quality still remains unhealthy, no relief in sight
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to gasp for fresh air as Dhaka ranks fifth-most polluted city. Dhaka's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 186 at 9:01am on Thursday, which is considered "unhealthy". Poland's Krakow, Pakistan's Lahore, India's Delhi and Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar occupied the top four spots with AQI scores
We Forum inaugurates new library for women entrepreneurs
A new book library has been recently inaugurated at the office of Women and E-Commerce Forum (We). The library, named "Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Library" has been established with the help of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh, reads a press release. The library offers a variety of books on what an entrepreneur needs
UCB gets BB appreciation for disbursing highest stimulus packages
United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) got appreciation letter from Bangladesh Bank on achieving top position for successful implementation of CMSME COVID 19 stimulus package in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, said a press release. Honourable Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir handed over the appreciation letter to Arif Quadri, Managing Director of UCB. Under
Premier Bank receives accolade from Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has given a letter of appreciation to The Premier Bank Limited commending them for their outstanding role in distributing 100% of Covid-19 CMSME Stimulus Package in the first phase against Bangladesh Bank given target, said a press release. Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir handed over the accolade to
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Milestone College achieves 100pc success rate in SSC results
Milestone College achieved the brilliant success in SSC exam under Dhaka education board, said a press release. In this year total 1631 students (Bangla and English version) appeared SSC examination from this college and 1631 students have passed. Success rate is 100% and 997 students got GPA-5. GPA-5 achievement rate is
MBL inaugurates 35 more new ‘Agent Banking’ outlets
Mercantile Bank Limited launched 35 more new ‘Agent Banking’ Outlets across the country to provide basic banking services to the unbanked population of the country, said a press release. Bank’s Managing Director & CEO Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury inaugurated the 35 ‘Agent Banking’ outlets on Thursday virtually as the chief guest. Mati
BB recognizes IPDC Finance for implementing Covid package
IPDC Finance has received official recognition from Bangladesh Bank for meeting Covid-19 stimulus loan disbursement targets of the first phase in FY 2020-21 for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), said press release. The banks and financial institutions with loan disbursement targets of more than BDT10 crore were selected for
First edition of Nation Branding Dialogue held
Mr. Nasrul hamid, state minister, ministry of power, energy & mineral resources; a2i; brac and bidyanondo recognized at the first edition of nation branding dialogue. To commemorate the 50 years of Independence of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Brand Forum hosted the first edition of Nation Branding Dialogue. at the Grand Ballroom of Le