Trains running on time, crowds under control in Eid journey

In a dramatic turn of events before Eid, trains are leaving stations on time with tight supervision as authorities bar people from travelling on the roof of carriages and limit tickets for standing rooms. In previous years, trains would be overwhelmed by passengers hurtling towards their hometowns before Eid while putting

IPDC holds Eid special Mehedi Utshob

IPDC Finance organized a day-long Mehedi Utshab (henna festival)at its head office for under the initiative of‘IPDC Preeti’ in celebration of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr on April 18, 2023, a press release said Tuesday. The office premises of IPDC were adorned with festive decorations, and enthusiastic customers were present

OPPO Find X6 Pro tops at global camera ranking

OPPO Find X6 Pro, has achieved a score of 153 on DXOMARK's global smartphone camera ranking, making it the best-rated smartphone camera to date, a press release said Tuesday. DXOMARK is a world-leading quality evaluation laboratory, providing the most impartial assessments and comprehensive benchmarks to everyday consumer electronic products and

BRAC Bank uses AI for the selection of YL

BRAC Bank has incorporated artificial intelligence-based technology to conduct the initial screening of candidates for its Young Leader Programme (YLP), a press release said Tuesday. The bank achieved a record in Bangladesh by arranging an online examination of over 50,000 candidates during the on boarding  process for the 2023 batch

Let’s work together to end global poverty: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday put emphasis on a collective response to confront the multifaceted challenges that the world is facing now. "We need to take a risk-informed approach that considers multidimensional vulnerability, promotes gender equality, strengthens social protection, and expands concessional lending through Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)," she said. The

Ecnec clears 12 projects, including raise of Padma Bridge cost

 The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a total of 12 development projects including a revised one to raise the cost of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Construction by Tk 2412.13 crore and extend the timeframe till June 2024. The overall estimated cost of the 12 projects is