Thousands affected by second round of flooding

Renewed floods triggered by incessant rain and onrush of water from upstream hills have inundated vast areas of Sunamganj for the second time in weeks, putting thousands of people in extreme misery.  People from Surma, Lakhsmipur, Bogula, Banglabazar, Norsingpur and Doara unions of Sunamganj Sadar upazila have been the worst hit

Indian Muslims protest over Prophet remarks

The row over controversial comments made by two former spokespersons of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) about the Prophet Muhammad is escalating with each passing day.  After the Friday prayers, Muslims in Delhi and the neighbouring northern state of Uttar Pradesh took to the streets demanding the immediate arrest of

DIU, BITAC sign training, internship deal

Daffodil International University (DIU) and Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Center (BITAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 8, 2022 at the Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia for the developing entrepreneurship through training, internship and other academic activities for the students, a press release said Friday. Ihsanul Karim, Director of BITAC

NSU holds workshop on career path in IT audit at Deloitte

North South University’s (NSU) Career & Placement Center (CPC) and Deloitte Bangladesh jointly organized a workshop on “Opportunities and Career Path in IT Audit and Assurance (Risk Advisory) at Deloitte” at NSU on Friday, a press release said. Deloitte Bangladesh shared information about their company and recruitment process with the students

UCB okays 10pc stock dividend for 2021

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) has approved 10 percent stock dividend for its shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2021, a press release said Friday. The approval was made at its 39th Annual General Meeting on 9 June 2022 held on digital platform. The meeting was presided over by Bazal

TAP, FairMart sign online payment deal

Mobile financial services (MFS) operator, Trust Axiata Pay or TAP and e-commerce marketplace FairMart have signed an agreement to facilitate payment for their users ahead of the coming Eid, a press release said Friday. TAP's Head of Corporate Affairs and Media Relations, Ashikur Rahman and FairMart's Head of Business, Md. Ataul

IBBL signs corporate deal with BRB Hospital

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has signed a corporate agreement with BRB Hospital, a press release said Friday. Under this agreement, cardholders of Islami Bank and the bank’s officials and their family members will enjoy up to 25pc discount from the Hospital. J Q M Habibullah, FCS, Deputy Managing Director of the

BRAC Bank, KY Two Tone sign home loan deal

BRAC Bank and KY Two Tone, a concern of KDS Group, have signed a memorandum to understanding (MoU) to offer affordable financing options for home loan customers across Bangladesh, a press release said Friday. This agreement will allow customers of KY Two Tone faster processing of home loans and promotional offers