Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has signed a deal with Yashoda Group of Hospitals, a press release said Sunday. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and head of retail and SME banking of EBL and Keshav Gupta, senior vice president of Yashoda Group of Hospitals signed the agreement on behalf of their respective
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Bengal Commercial Bank opens new branch in Gorai
Bengal Commercial Bank has opened its 10th branch at Gorai under Mirzapur Upazila in Tangail on Sunday, a press release said. Khan Ahmed Shuvo, Parliament member from Tangail-07 inaugurated the branch. Md. Naser, director of FBCCI attended the program as the special guest. Tarik Morshed, MD and CEO , Shahid
Flood Relief: Govt allocates rice, cash, food for 3 districts
The government has allocated rice, cash, money and dry food as humanitarian assistance for affected people in flood and other natural disaster in Brahmanbaria, Cumilla, and Kishoreganj districts. The allocation was made by the Disaster Management and Relief Ministryon Friday, according to a press release. From the allotment, Brahmanbaria will get 2,000
Death toll rises to 82 as floods claim 9 more lives
Flood claimed nine more lives in different parts of the country in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the total fatalities to 82. Five of them died in Mymensingh division and four in Sylhet division, according to the Directorate general of Health services (DGHS). Among the deceased, seven have died by drowning
JU approves Tk 279.13cr budget for FY 2022-23
The senate of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday approved its proposed annual budget of Taka 279.13 crore for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The budget was passed at the senate meeting presided over by JU Vice- Chancellor Prof Dr. Md. Nurul Alam. JU treasurer Prof Dr Rasheda Akhtar presented the budget at
Sheikh Hasina’s name to remain etched in people’s hearts: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Saturday said the name of Prime Sheikh Hasina will remain inscribed forever in the hearts of the country's people as she has built the long-cherished Padma Bridge with Bangladesh's own funding. He said this while addressing a public rally, arranged by the ruling Awami
Internet shutdowns hurt human rights, economy: UN
The real-life effects of shutdowns of the internet on people's lives and human rights are vastly underestimated, according to the UN human rights office. When major communication channels and networks are slowed down or blocked, this means thousands, even millions of people are deprived of their only means of reaching loved
1.21 crore animals ready for Eid-ul-Azha sacrifice
There will be no shortage of sacrificial animals this Eid-ul-Azha, Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim has said. "Over 1.21 crore sacrificial animals are ready across the country for Qurbani (sacrifice) during Eid-ul-Azha," he told UNB over the phone on Saturday. In fact, the government has taken all-out preparations to celebrate
Flood situation improves further in Brahmaputra Basin
Flood situation improved further during the last 24 hours ending at 9am Saturday with continuous fall of water levels of all major rivers in the Brahmaputra Basin. Officials in the district administrations said normalcy started returning in flood-hit areas as many displaced people have already came back homes with continuous improvement
Mawa, Jajira wear a festive look as Padma Bridge opens
A festive mood prevailed among the people of Mawa in Munshiganj district and Jajira in Shariatpur district over the opening ceremony of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge on Saturday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to open the Padma Bridge, turning the nation's dream into a reality. Thousands of people have started to