BRAC Bank Reading Café recently hosted a stimulating discussion on acclaimed Bangladeshi mystery writer Mohammad Nazimuddin’s novel ‘Keu Keu Kotha Rakhey’ on September 9. The author's presence enriched the session as members critically and analytically explored the novel's intricate layers. His insights, which were a highlight of the session, provided
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GP, Symphony unveil 4G smartphone
Mobile phone operator Grameenphone in collaboration with local handset manufacturer Symphony has launched co-branded smart phone dubbed ATOM5. With made in Bangladesh tag, this Symphony ATOM5 offers premium features equipped with advanced technology accessible to all, said a Grameenphone press release Sunday. It said this partnership aims to enable and transform
SJlB holds EC meeting
Huawei, Walton sign deal for lithium battery production
Huawei and Walton have signed a contract to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh for telecom BTS (Base Transceiver Station). Pan Junfeng, CEO, of Huawei Bangladesh; and S M Rezaul Alam, Chairman, Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd. signed the contract at Huawei Bangladesh Academy on 15 September. H.E Yao Wen, Ambassador of China
Premier Bank, Lords sign agreement
Emirates partners with luxury organic brand, VOYA
Emirates unveiling a new collaboration with the Irish brand renowned for spearheading organic luxury – VOYA. Recently launched onboard flights in First and Business Class, Emirates has partnered with VOYA to develop bespoke Eau de Toilette fragrances that encapsulate sophistication and understated luxury. The calming, nature-based fragrances have been thoughtfully curated
Shanto confident of winning Test series in India
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is optimistic to win a Test series in India for the first time despite the hosts' invincible record at home. India have been unbeaten in a home Test series more than 4000 days but Shanto's confidence stemmed from the historical series victory against Pakistan of late. Bangladesh
Tk 90 lakh lost in Parliament vandalism
Approximately Tk 90 lakh, including both official and personal funds, was lost during the vandalism and looting that took place in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on August 5. This figure was revealed during a meeting held on September 4, 2024, to discuss the overall situation of the Parliament building. The meeting,
Govt signs $202.25m grant deal with USAID
The 6th amendment of 'The Development Objective Grant Agreement' (DOAG) has been signed between Bangladesh and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Dhaka on Sunday. A. K. M Shahabuddin, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance and Reed J. Aeschliman, Mission Director, USAID have signed the amendment
Court defers report submission date to Oct 21
member from Jhenaidah -4 constituency Anwarul Azim Anar abduction and murder. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbubul Haque fixed the date afresh as the Detective Branch of Police couldn't submit the report today. Anwarul, a three-time MP and also president of Kaliganj upazila unit Awami League, went to India on May 12