Grameenphone observed the Grameenphone Security Day on on the 7th of February, a press release said Wednesday. Key highlights of the event included an engaging panel discussion. Grameenphone officials as panelists at the event were – Yasir Azman, CEO; Hans Martin Hoegh Henrichsen, CCAO; Farhana Islam, Head of Social Impact
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Adani Group pre-pays $1,114m loans
Leading Indian multinational conglomerate Adani Group promoters have paid the amounts to pre-pay $1,114 million loans ahead of its maturity in September 2024, the company said in a statement. The decision was taken in the of light market volatility and in continuation of the promoters’ commitment to reduce the overall promoter
BRAC Bank signs refinance deal with BB
BRAC Bank has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to avail “Refinance Scheme for Ship Building Industry” in line with the government’s ‘Ship-Building Industry Development Policy 2021,’a press release said Wednesday. This low-cost BDT 2,000 crore Refinance Scheme has been introduced for the development, management and promotion of
BGMEA seeks more collaboration with Netherlands
Andre van Ommeren, Director - International Development , Netherlands Enterprise Agency of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA Complex in Uttara on Tuesday. Charge D'Affaires at the Netherlands Embassy in Bangladesh Thijs Woudstra, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Press, Publication and Publicity Shovon Islam, Chair
AL out to destroy country’s stability: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is trying to harm democracy and destroy the country's stability by announcing counter-political programmes. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office, he also called upon the ruling party to withdraw their counter programme
Dhaka mayors, RAJUK chair face contempt rule
The High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt of court rule against the Mayors of two city corporations in Dhaka and RAJUK Chairman for not implementing its directives over removing unauthorised structures from the roadside car parking spaces. In the rule, the HC wanted to know from the respondents to
Govt made revolutionary change in communication system: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Tuesday said the revolutionary change in country's communication system during the tenure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led government is visible. "Revolutionary changes in the road communication system are visible during Sheikh Hasina's tenure," he said while
Belgian Queen lauds progress of RMG industry
Mathilde, Queen of Belgium, visited a garment factory in Naraynganj on Monday to witness the progress of Bangladesh’s RMG industry in social, environmental and economic fronts and its contribution to women empowerment and their welfare. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan accompanied Queen Mathilde during her visit to Fakir Apparels Limited and apprised
25pc cashback on Nagad for Valentine’s Day
Nagad, a leading mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh, has come up with an exciting cashback offer for its customers in celebration of Valentine's Day. People can enjoy up to 25 percent instant cashback or discount on Nagad payments while purchasing products from different merchants, said a press release issued on
FSIBL opens 3 sub branches
First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (FSIBL) inaugurated 3 sub-branches on Tuesday, a press release said. The sub branches are Aturar Depo sub branch at Bayezid Bostami, Chattogram, Daganbhuiyan sub branch, Daganbhuiyan, Feni, and Payra Point sub branch, Lebukhali, Patuakhali. Syed Waseque Md Ali, MD of the bank inaugurated those sub-branches