BRAC Bank SME adopts digital processes

BRAC Bank's SME business is taking steps towards reducing paper usage and promoting environmental sustainability by adopting various digital processes, a press release said Thursday. Instead of traditional paper-based methods, the bank now digitally conducts Performance Management of 2,800 field-based Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Relationship Officers (ROs). Additionally, the

Huawei, bKash Strengthen ties to support SDGs

Huawei and bKash have agreed to deepen partnership in Bangladesh, to further drive financial inclusion and enable more people to participate in and benefit from digital economy in the country, a press release said Thursday. To take the journey forward, Pan Junfeng, president, Huawei South Asia region and CEO, Huawei

AKASH inks deal with GP

AKASH Digital TV has joined forces to provide GPStar customers with an unparalleled TV viewing experience, a press release said Thursday. Himendra Yadav, head of customer experience from AKASH Digital TV’s, and Farha Naz Zaman, head of marketing from Grameenphone’s, recently signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations

BNP’s mindset is still chained in subjugation: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Thursday said the mentality of those, who question about the country’s independence even after 52 years, is still confined in the shackles of subjugation.  “BNP never believes in the country’s independence. In fact, the mentality of those, who raise questions about the country’s independence even

Cabinet approves 4 procurement proposals In road transport, shipping, housing, public works sectors

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) Thursday approved four separate procurement proposals in the road transport, shipping and housing and public works sectors. The approvals were given from the 12th meeting of the CCGP in this year held virtually with Finance Minister AM Mustafa Kamal in the chair. Briefing reporters virtually

PM for boosting Bangladesh-Vietnam economic ties

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday laid emphasis on strengthening the economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Vietnam for the mutual benefit of the both countries as the outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam in Dhaka Pham Viet Chien called on her at Ganabhaban here. Briefing reporters after the call on, Prime Minister's Press Secretary

Private firm gets nod to supply gas from Bhola

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved in principle a proposal of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division to allow a private firm to supply gas in CNG (compressed natural gas) form from the Bhola gas field. As per the proposal, local firm Intraco Refuelling Station Ltd will

No downward adjustment in power tariff Until stability in fuel price: Tawfiq Elahi

 Prime Minister's Energy Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury has said though the prices of petroleum and gas are declining in the international market, the government would not go for downward adjustment in power and gas tariffs until a stable situation is created. He made the remarks while unveiling a publication titled: Empowering