Midland Bank PLC. (MDB) signed a MoU with ACE Autos and ACE Workshop, a press release said Monday. Under the MoU, MDB Visa Debit, Credit and Prepaid cardholders will enjoy special discount facilities from ACE Autos and ACE Workshop. MDB VISA Platinum Credit Cardholders will enjoy BDT 25,000.00 discount on
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IFIC Bank Chair exchanges views with employees
IBTRA holds course on treasury dealings
Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association (BAFEDA) started a training course titled ‘Certification Course on Treasury Dealings’ on 22 September, 2024, at the Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA). Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, inaugurated the training program as the chief guest. Muhammad Bayazid Sarker,
Dhaka’s air quality worst in world this morning
Jamaat leader dies as covered van runs over him in Ctg
A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami was killed when a speeding covered van ran over him on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Pantichila area of Sitakunda upazila on Monday morning. The victim was Anwar Hossain, 42, eldest son of late freedom fighter Ishaq Miah of Muhuri village in Baroiardhala union of the Upazila. He was
Peace and stability in hill districts must be preserved at any cost: GM Quader
Expressing deep concern over the recent unrest in the hill districts, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability in the region at all costs. He made these remarks during a meeting with leaders of the Jatiya Matsyajibi Party and the Jatiya Hawkers Party at his
New Chapter in Dhaka-Washington ties: Biden and Yunus to hold talks in NY Sept 24
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to hold a meeting with US President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday here on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which reflects growing relations between the two countries. This is going to be a one-to-one meeting, a senior official at the
NBR Chairman asks officials to promote e-return system
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday directed officials concerned to promote the e-return system, noting that it is easy, safe, and environmentally friendly. "It saves time and cost," he said while talking to told reporters after launching the new e-Return Service Centre at the NBR
Studies reveal high levels of harmful heavy metals, pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables
Two recent researches found alarming levels of harmful heavy metals—such as lead, chromium, and cadmium—in common vegetables, along with pesticide residues in various fruits in the country. The findings were presented at a seminar organised by the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) in Dhaka. Senior Scientific Officer of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research
Access to medicine at grassroots level key for tackling hypertension, say experts
As a significant portion of the population in Bangladesh suffers from hypertension, experts at a workshop on Monday emphasised the critical need for consistent availability of medications for this disease in rural areas. They highlighted that without reliable access to these essential treatments, efforts to combat this silent killer could be