Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently collaborated with the Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation (SMEF) to organise and host a training programme for 40 female entrepreneurs based in Khulna, a press release said Monday. The theme of the programme was “Business Management and Financial Readiness.” Mishael Abu Imam, head, business
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Daraz 12.12 campaign starts
Daraz Bangladesh is back with yet another grand sale campaign, the 12.12! Following the magnificent success of Daraz’s signature 11.11 campaign, a press release said Monday. The campaign comes with an array of Mega Deals, Hot Deals, Shake Shake and Mystery Box. Customers can also save big with exciting Fireworks
BGMEA President calls on Decathlon to source more from Bangladesh
Bangladesh is working to increase its apparel export share in the global market with value-added products, especially by shifting more towards man-made fibre (MMF) based garments. Bangladeshi garments factories were increasingly focusing on scaling up their capabilities in manufacturing high-end apparel while investing hugely to make production processes more efficient and
BAT Bangladesh chairman Golam Mainuddin honored
Balipara Foundation has recently honoured BAT Bangladesh Chairman Golam Mainuddin with Bangladesh Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions towards protecting and conserving the environment. The 10th Balipara Foundation Awards 2022 was held at the main auditorium of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka on 11 December, reads a press release. Saber Hossain
ADB, Envoy Textiles sign loan facility
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) entered into a €10.8 million ($11.2 million) facility agreement with Envoy Textiles Limited (Envoy) to support and finance the purchase and installation of energy-efficient spinning machinery and other equipment to expand sustainable textile production and create local jobs. The proceeds of the loan will be used
56pc births of country’s under-five children recorded: UNICEF
UNICEF has commended the memorandum of understanding signed between the Office of the Registrar General, Local Government Division, and the Directorate General of Health Services to accelerate universal birth registration in Bangladesh. Despite progress in recent years, the percentage of children with official birth registrations remains low in Bangladesh with only
Climate Change: Momen for more support to developing nations
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen Sunday urged the international community to scale up financial and technological support for the developing countries to cope with the adverse impacts of climate change.The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the resulting cost-of-living crisis around the world, aggravated by sanctions and counter-sanctions, cannot be a
BNP MPs’ resignation won’t have impact on JS: Quader
PM seeks global support for $230b climate plan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged the international partners to support Bangladesh in implementation of its multi-billion dollar national plan on adaptation to climate change.The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for 2023-2050 will require a total of US$ 230 billion for its execution, the premier said while addressing the inaugural
