Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) on Tuesday launched the Iftar distribution program in the month of Holy Ramadan. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director and CEO of the bank inaugurated the program as chief guest in front of its head office complex at Dilkusha in Motijheel.Under this program, the Bank will
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Huawei to set up ICT Academy at CUET
Huawei will be setting up its 6th ICT Academy at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) soon to facilitate learning opportunities for the students and develop ICT talents. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held at CUET campus on Tuesday said a press release issued on Tuesday.
BGMEA opens library to meet industry’s need for knowledge
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has opened a library at its headquarters in Uttara to meet the needs of information, research, and education which will be instrumental in facilitating the RMG industry's move towards sustainable development. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan inaugurated the BGMEA Library at BGMEA Complex in
BNP’s politics goes against spirit of country: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Tuesday said since its birth, BNP has been ideologically doing such politics that goes against the core spirit of Bangladesh. He said this in a statement issued to condemn and protest the comments of BNP Secretary General Mirza
Payra port ready for large ships after dredging
Payra Sea Port is now equipped to handle large ships as the Belgian company Jan de Nul has handed over the control of the Rabnabad channel, the deepest channel in the southwestern coastal areas, to the Payra Port Authority on Sunday after completing capital dredging works. The 75-kilometre channel, with a
Air pollution causes for 20pc deaths in country: WB
A new World Bank (WB) report shows that air pollution is responsible for about 20% of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh. In South Asia, it causes an estimated two million premature deaths each year and incurs significant economic costs. The report titled "Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health
7 years’ jail term for approved polls disruption
The Cabinet on Tuesday in principle approved the draft of 'Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2023' with a provision of two to seven years of imprisonment for hampering election observers and journalists to perform their "lawful" duty during the election. The approval came from the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime
AL govt a ghost of Pakistani oppressors: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the current Awami League government is the ghost of Pakistani occupation forces and autocratic rulers as it destroyed democracy and snatched people's rights by resorting to repression. "Had you (freedom fighters) fought for current Bangladesh? Today's Bangladesh (under AL govt) is
Keep vigil against ghosts of illegal power grabbers: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the people to join forces with her party to resist the 'ghosts' of illegal power grabbers who want to foil the fruits of independence and the country's development spree. "The independence of the country must not be allowed to fail. The illegal power
Taskin rocks Ireland to secure win in rain hit match
Bangladesh won the rain-hit first T20I comfortably by 22 runs against Ireland at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday to remain 1-0 up in the three-match series. The rain threatened to postpone the Tigers' party after the first innings but Bangladesh's pacers went all gun blazing to seal a comfortable