Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Beginning March 30, Emirates customers will be able to fly to Chicago, Houston or San Francisco - and connect easily to an expansive network of 150 domestic U.S.
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IBBL holds 40th anniv, Iftar Mahfil
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organized a discussion on ‘Islamic Banking for Universal Welfare’ and Iftar Mahfil on 30 March 2023, at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, a press release said Friday. Prof. Md. Nazmul Hassan, chairman of the bank, was present in the
BRAC Bank discusses service quality
Bank recently held a view exchange session with Agent Banking partners to improve service quality and customer satisfaction, a press release said Friday. During this engaging session, partners were briefed on the bank's strategy and future business roadmap as BRAC Bank plans a significant expansion of its alternative banking channels.
foodpanda pledges to double rider tip
foodpanda has announced a rider appreciation campaign during Ramadan as part of its commitment to showing gratitude to the delivery partners, a press release said Friday. As per the campaign, tip provided by the customers to the riders on Fridays during the Ramadan will be matched and doubled by foodpanda.
GP Star offers luxury lifestyle with Le ROYAL
Grameenphone has recently signed an agreement with Iconx Ltd to provide its premium customers special privileges with Le ROYAL, the membership program of Le Méridien Dhaka, a press release said Friday. GP Star customers and Grameenphone employees can enjoy 15 percent discount on the annual price of Le ROYAL membership,
No polls without Khaleda, Tarique, caretaker govt: BNP
BNP chairperson's adviser and former opposition chief whip Zainul Abedin Faruk has said no election can be held in Bangladesh without Khaleda Zia, Tarique Rahman and a caretaker government. “No matter how many times Obaidul Quader and Hasan Mahmud say the BNP's back is against the wall… if necessary, we will
HRW urges halt Rohingya repatriation plan
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday urged Bangladesh authorities to halt plans of Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar, where their lives and liberty would be jeopardised. In a statement issued Friday (31 March), HRW has claimed that Rohingya refugees told the organisation that they were "lied to, deceived, or otherwise coerced"
Country moves closer to Indo-Pacific Strategy
Bangladesh has long pursued a nonaligned foreign policy but it appears to be "moving closer to a full embrace" of the Indo-Pacific Strategy pursued by the US and its partners in the region, which revolves around countering China. Last month, Dhaka finalised a draft of its Indo-Pacific Outlook focused on objectives
Stirling helps Ireland to maiden win in Bangladesh
The Tigers were eyeing their first-ever back-to-back series sweeps on Friday. Coach Chandika Hathurasingha would become Bangladesh's first coach to bag 50 wins had the team clinched a win in the final T20I. But Ireland had something else in their mind. They ruined the Tigers' parade and sealed a consolation
Broiler chicken sold at Tk230 per kg, Egg price decreases
The broiler chicken was selling at a slightly higher price of Tk220-230, up from the recent price of Tk200- 210 a kilo in the kitchen markets of Dhaka city. After a recent meeting with broiler suppliers and the Director General of Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) on March 23,