A senior-level US delegation is likely to visit Bangladesh this month to discuss ways with the interim government to take forward the relations between the two countries in a changed political scenario. The two countries are in discussion to finalise things regarding the visit, said a diplomatic source on Tuesday. This is
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Dr Yunus calls for active media role in interim govt’s oversight
Speaking at a meeting with the editors of various national newspapers at the Chief Adviser's official residence Jamuna on Tuesday (Sept 3), Dr Yunus emphasized the crucial role of the media in driving state reforms. The Chief Adviser urged the media to publish news freely and thus accelerate the government's initiatives
IPDC finance holds tree plantation program
IPDC Finance Limited has partnered with Enroute Foundation as implementation partner for a tree plantation drive supervised by RAJUK, as this initiative aims to enhance the city’s ecological balance and promote environmental sustainability. Key representatives from both organizations attended the initiation of the Tree Plantation drive, including Barrister Samiul Hashim,
BRAC Bank achieves Tk 1,600 crore net deposit
BRAC Bank’s Branch Network has made a net deposit growth of Tk 1,600 crore in August 2024. This is a commendable achievement, as the growth has been accomplished despite the unstable political situation in the country, which caused prolonged disruption of banking operations. Meheriar M. Hasan, Chairperson; Selim R. F.
90pc of population severely affected in Feni, Noakhali: Oxfam
A rapid assessment by Oxfam in Bangladesh has uncovered the staggering impact of the recent floods in Feni and Noakhali, the hardest-hit districts. The assessment shows that over 90% of the population has been severely affected, with nearly all shelters submerged, 48% completely destroyed, and 100% of sanitation and water facilities
Robi launches medical camps in Flood-hit area
Mobile phone operator, Robi Tuesday launched medical camps in the flood-hit Feni district to provide urgent healthcare services to the flood victims. The medical camps began operation in collaboration with doctors and students from Sandhani unit of Chittagong Medical College, said a Robi press release. The recent floods have severely impacted various
SJIB signs remittance deal with Placid Express
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB) has signed a remittance drawing agreement with USA based remittance company Placid Express, USA at Bank’s Corporate Head Office in 03rd September 2024. The Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC Mosleh Uddin Ahmed and the Director of Placid Express, USA Mohammed Rashid signed in
IBBL holds board meeting
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) was held on 3 September at Islami Bank Tower. Md. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of the bank presided over the meeting. Md. Abdul Jalil, Chairman, Executive Committee, Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, Chairman, Risk Management Committee,
Banglalink initiates move to support flood-affected communities
Banglalink has launched a seven-day ‘connect and contribute’ campaign to assist flood-affected communities in returning to normal life. Through this campaign, Banglalink is not only standing beside the flood-affected people, but also creating an opportunity for people from all walks of life to contribute to this initiative. For every purchase