Standard Chartered, in partnership with the Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CWCCI) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation (SME Foundation), recently hosted a training seminar on the topic of “Online Business Operation and Financial Literacy” for Chittagong-based women entrepreneurs, a press release said on Monday. The three-day
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Buy sacrificial animals through bKash payment at cattle markets
Like previous year, buyers can purchase sacrificial animals at the 11 cattle markets in Dhaka and Chattogram through all types of digital payments. Customers are getting the opportunity to pay cattle price and Hasil (charge that buyers pay on the purchasing price) through bKash payment at the cattle markets under
Bangladesh, AFD sign $303m credit deal
Bangladesh and Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) or the French Development Agency have entered credit facility agreements (CFA) for three crucial development projects, totalling EUR 277 million (approximately USD 303 million). The CFAs were signed on June 22 by Sharifa Khan, secretary to the Economic Relations Division, representing Bangladesh, and Benoit
Budget for FY24 passed in parliament
The parliament passed the Tk 7,61,785 crore national budget for FY 2023-24 -- with the goal of achieving 7.5 percent GDP growth rate and keeping annual inflation at around 6 percent. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal moved the Appropriations Bill 2023, seeking a budgetary allocation of Tk 11,10,840 crore which was
TECNO CAMON 20 Series Launched In Bangladesh
TECNO, a leading smartphone manufacturer, recently launched its highly anticipated CAMON 20 series in the Bangladeshi market. The series includes two models: CAMON 20 Pro and CAMON 20. Both phones feature the industry-first CAMON PUZZLE deconstructionist design, catering to forward-looking users. Additionally, they offer a visually captivating and secure user
IPDC Signs MoUs with MG Bangladesh and Rancon Car Hub
IPDC Finance Limited has signed two separate MoUs with MG Bangladesh and Rancon Car Hub to provide attractive auto loans to the clients of these two partners, a press release said on Monday. As per the agreement, customers of these two auto partners will get faster processing and preferential interest
Workshop held on adolescent menstrual experiences
A cohort research is being conducted by WaterAid Bangladesh, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, Nabolok, and Burnet Institute titled “The Adolescent Menstrual Experiences and Health Cohort (AMEHC)”, a press release said on Monday. In collaboration and assistance of Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), a workshop
Prime Bank signs payroll agreement with Healthcare Pharma
Prime Bank has recently signed a ‘Prime Payroll & Prime Pay’ agreement with Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited, a press release said on Monday. In the presence of Faisal Rahman, Additional Managing Director, Nazeem A. Choudhury, DMD, Sajid Rahman-Area Head, Corporate & Industrial Banking of Prime Bank and Md. Hafizur Rahman, Executive Director,
BGMEA to establish clinics for RMG workers
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said ensuring workers' health and well-being is an imperative to ensure sustainable development of the RMG industry, a press release said on Monday. He came up with observations while addressing a workshop and award-giving ceremony held in the Radisson Blu in Dhaka on 25 June.. Under the Employment
Vivo Photography Campaign with Exciting gift
Just like enchanting moments captured in photographs receive accolades, vivo, the global smartphone manufacturer, has organized a photography competition. This competition will run from June 20th to July 3rd. Each lucky winner will receive the latest smartphone from vivo's Y series, the vivo Y36. Rules for participation: Participants have to either