Infinix, the beloved smartphone brand among the youth of Bangladesh, has announced exhilarating gifts including mystery boxes on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. Infinix offers these gifts in two segments: premium-quality bag and a Bluetooth neckband for its smartphone buyers, and a chance to win a mystery box through social media
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GP partners with Anjuman Mofidul Islam to support humanitarian campaigns
Grameenphone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anjuman Mufidul Islam, the renowned welfare organization, to provide 2 million SMS, free of cost, to support their campaigns for social well-being and charity. The signing event took place on 18 June 2023 at GP House, where Hans Martin Hoegh Henrichsen,
US wants to see country as resilient Indo-Pacific partner
The United States wants to see Bangladesh as a more inclusive, democratic and prosperous country, and a resilient Indo-Pacific partner. The USAID re-evaluated its Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for Bangladesh and amended the plan to address evolving needs through 2027. This CDCS was originally developed and finalized in 2020. Following the
Bangladesh won’t give in to any pressure: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh will not yield to any external interference as it is an independent and sovereign country. "We'll not give in to interferences of anyone. It is our decision," she said. The prime minister was addressing a special darbar (gathering) arranged at her office, marking the
It fails to address macroeconomic challenges: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) believes that the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 has failed to address the ongoing macroeconomic challenges and crises. CPD Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun said this while giving a keynote speech at the CPD Budget Dialogue-2023 - an analysis of the proposed
BB declares contractionary MPS to reduce inflation
Unveiling a 'contractionary' monetary policy statement (MPS), Bangladesh Bank (BB) has projected domestic credit growth ceiling at 15.3 percent in the fiscal 2023-24 (FY24) accommodating 11 percent credit growth in private sector and 30 percent in public sector. "The global economy has undergone significant challenges over the past three and a
NSU, Crony group sign deal
North South University (NSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crony Group on Sunday, a press release said. This collaboration aims to create employment opportunities for NSU graduates and alumni in the global job market. Vice-Chancellor Professor Atiqul Islam and Ms. Neela Hosna Ara, Co-Founder & Chairperson of Crony
Record year for olive ridley turtles in Bangladesh as conservation work pays off
Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs laid on the country’s beaches this nesting season, thanks to extensive conservation actions. A survey by the NGO Nature Conservation Management (NACOM) found 7,528 eggs at 58 spots on three different islands — Pachar, Shilkali and Shahpari — off the
Emirates and Kenya Airways enter interline partnership
Emirates and Kenya Airways have announced an interline partnership that will allow customers of both airlines access to new destinations on the two airlines’ networks within a single itinerary. The agreement will provide customers with increased travel options as well as seamless baggage check-in to their final destination. Emirates customers will
BNP united to join polls under neutral govt: Nazrul
BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan termed Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader's assertion that many BNP leaders are preparing to join the next election under a partisan government a 'sheer lie'. "Why are only many leaders? We all want to participate in the elections, but not under this government,