The second 660 MW Unit of the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) at Rampal of Bagerhat was successfully test synchronized with the National Grid last week, a press release said here Tuesday. “All associated systems including FGD, were taken into service.
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BB introduces market-based dollar exchange rate
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a 'market-based' US dollar exchange rate, setting a cap on the maximum rate for H1 of the new fiscal year 2023-24. The central bank is selling dollars to commercial banks at Tk108.85 per dollar, increasing Tk2.85 from the previous rate. Through the regulator selling dollars at a
DIU ranks in QS World University Rankings 2024
Daffodil International University (DIU) has been ranked for its excellence in education and research in the QS World University Rankings 2024, a press release said on Tuesday. The highly regarded rankings, have positioned DIU in the range of 1201-1400 among the 1499 universities assessed worldwide this year. Furthermore, DIU has
Study in India Expo 2023 Brings India’s finest Universities To 4 cities in Bangladesh
Emirates Group launches recruitment drive globally
The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles. The Group is looking to cherry-pick cabin crew, pilots, engineers, IT professionals and customer service agents at both Emirates and dnata.
Winners of ‘Nagad-Mastercard Lakhpati campaign’ receive prizes
Nagad, a leading mobile financial service in Bangladesh, and Mastercard have handed over prize money to winners under the “Lakhpati campaign”. They won the prizes by adding money to their Nagad wallets from Mastercard issued by Bangladesh Bank-approved banks and non-bank financial institutions. Recently, a prize giving ceremony was held
IBBL holds board meeting
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on July 4, 2023, Tuesday at the boardroom of Islami Bank Tower. Ahsanul Alam, Chairman of the Bank presided over the meeting. Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, Vice Chairman and other directors, Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director &
5 ICB GM Visited Tungipara
Five newly promoted General Managers of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) paid their respects by placing wreaths at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara, Gopalganj on 3 July 2023. Later, they visited Bangabandhu's grave and prayed for the repose of his soul. The
Arla Foods Bangladesh to get insurance services from MetLife
Arla Foods Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of European dairy cooperative Arla Foods, recently penned a contract with MetLife Bangladesh to provide insurance facilities to its employees. The signing ceremony between Arla Foods Bangladesh Limited & MetLife Bangladesh took place recently at the Arla Foods Bangladesh Limited Head Office. As part
HSBC holds thought leadership session with airline industry
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) recently arranged an event titled, "Navigating Digital Payment Landscape in the Airline Industry" for the airline industry in Bangladesh. The event highlighted the importance of digitalisation for growth and demonstrated HSBC's unwavering commitment towards this industry. As a leading international bank, HSBC has been