Midland Bank sign MOU with Ace Autos

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

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,

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

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