Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank recently under Tk 5000 crore refinance scheme for providing Agri loans to assure food security in Bangladesh, a press release said Monday. BGCB will provide Agri Loan to the clients at 4 percent interest rate, under the scheme.BB Governor,
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bKash becomes ‘Employer of Choice’
bKash has once again been ranked as the number one ‘Employer of Choice’ across all sectors for three consecutive years, according to the results of the ‘Campus Track Survey B-school: 2022’ conducted by NielsenIQ, a press release said Monday. The survey was carried out based on three key parameters: i)
EZ Wage ties up with CKDL
EZ Wage has on boarded a partnership with RMG manufacturer Croydon Kowloon Designs LTD (CKDL) to ensure financial wellness for over 4,800+ employees, a press release said Monday. During its pilot, over 45 percent of the on boarded employees availed EZ Wage services. To eradicate the problem many employees benefited
BHPMA, MPHPBPC hold training session
Bangladesh Herbal Products Manufacturing Association (BHPMA) and Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products Business Promotion Council (MPHPBPC) of Commerce ministry, have arranged a training session jointly on January 22, 2022 in Gazipur, a press release said Monday. Harun Ur Rashad, deputy director, department of youth development, Gazipur , attended the programme as
Laudes appoints Naureen as head of labour rights
Laudes Foundation has announced the appointment of Naureen Chowdhury as head of its labour rights programme, a press release said Monday. She will lead Laudes Foundation’s work to protect and promote workers’ rights, including in the context of just transitions, strengthen worker and community agency, and advance an inclusive economy. Chowdhury is
LankaBangla distributes blankets in Chowmuhani
Lanka Bangla Foundation has distributed blankets to protect the cold affected people of Chowmuhani district from the severity of winter, on January 18, 2023, a press release said Monday. They distributed the blanckets in Darul Islam Noorani Madrasa, Sombariya Bazar, Samir Munshirhat, Senbagh, Noakhali. Sumit Chowdhury, head of Chowmuhani branch of LankaBangla
4th Global Cotton Summit Bangladesh 2023
The two day long 4th Global Cotton Summit Bangladesh 2023 concluded on 21st January. Organized by Bangladesh Cotton Association (BCA) in association with Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), the summit was attended by a large number of participants comprising Spinners, Traders, International Merchants, Controllers, Shipping Agents and International Associations. Mr. Golam
Emirates bolsters Australia services
Emirates airline takes significant steps to restore its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne, a press release said Monday. The airline will also restart services to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney, offering a new path for Australians across the trans-Tasman route. From 26 March,
Chattogram BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology starts journey
The demand for graduates with market-oriented knowledge and adequate skills were rising in Bangladesh as the country is preparing for its next phase of development which would be knowledge based and hugely hinge upon industrial growth, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, as he inaugurated a specialised university for the
Bill allows govt to adjust energy prices without public hearing
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (amendment) Bill was placed in Parliament on Sunday, aiming to create scope for the government fix the prices of power and energy without public hearing. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid placed the Bill in the House and it was sent