Prothoma Prokashon has launched a book titled ‘Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas’ on 28 December 2022 at the experimental hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, a press release said Thursday. The book was authored jointly by fiction writer and medical anthropologist Shahaduz Zaman and public health expert Dr. Khairul Islam. A number of dignitaries including
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EU to provide €23m to PKSF for poverty reduction
The European Union (EU) and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on Thursday signed a Grant Agreement to implement a new project for extreme poverty reduction in the country. The signing ceremony of the project titled “Pathways to Prosperity for Extremely Poor People (PPEPP)-European Union” was held at PKSF Bhaban in Dhaka. PKSF Managing
Prepare to face challenges of LDC graduation: FBCCI president asks private sector
FBCCI president Md Jashim Uddin said Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Country will strengthen the image of the country in the international arena along with creating huge trade and investment opportunities.The president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) said this at the Annual General
PM opens country’s first ever metro rail service
The country's commuting system entered a new era on Wednesday as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first ever metro rail service in the capital. She inaugurated the operation of the first phase of the project Uttara to Agargaon at 11:00 am from Uttara sector-15 playground. Marking the occasion, the
Evaly chair, CEO indicted in embezzlement case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges against e-commerce platform Evaly's Chairman Shamima Nasrin and CEO Mohammad Rassel in a case over embezzling customers' money. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mehedi Hasan framed the charges against them after rejecting bail plea of Shamima and issued a warrant for her arrest.The court also
Main demand of BNP’s 10 points is fall of govt: Mosharraf
Metro rail adds another feather to Sheikh Hasina’s govt: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said the country's first-ever elevated metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success. "Metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success. Through the inauguration
Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote launched as new political alliance
A new political platform, "Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote" comprising 11 parties of the BNP-led 20-party alliance was formally launched on Wednesday to strengthen the simultaneous anti-government movement. Fariduzzaman Farhad, chairman of the National People's Party (NPP) and coordinator of the newly emerged alliance, came up with the announcement at a press
Bikroy declares winners of ‘I Love Bangladesh’
Bikroy.com, has announced the winners of the 'I Love Bangladesh' story-writing contest, a press release said Wednesday. Contestants shared a story about a freedom fighter or a patriot who played a role in the development of the country and people. The contestants submitted their stories by visiting the Bikroy blog. Three winners
ICB okays 5pc cash, 5pc stock dividend
Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has approved 5 percent cash and 5 percent stock dividends for the year 2021-2022 at its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, a press release said. The corporation also declared 11 percent cash dividend for the year 2020-2021. The meeting was presided over by