The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) Tuesday approved a Taka 3,402.89 crore project in a bid to ensure land acquisition and setting up Pubail-Dhirashram rail link for constructing Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Dhirashram under Gazipur City Corporation area. The approval came from a meeting of the ECNEC
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Dengue mosquito developed resistance against insecticides: Entomologists
Entomologists off late found the conventional insecticides appeared ineffective against dengue Aedes mosquitoes saying they visibly developed a natural resistance to two traditional toxicants used to kill the deadly insects or destroy their larva. “Toxic substances (insecticides) have turned sub-insecticide, losing their efficacy against mosquitoes,” National Institute of Prevalence and Social
Bangladesh on track to become upper-middle income country: WB envoy
Bangladesh is on the right track to become a high middle-income country by 2041, the World Bank's acting country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan SouleymaneCoulibaly said on Tuesday (5 September). "Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. I strongly believe that the country is on the right
Professor Noman’s death anniv observed
The 27 th death anniversary of late Professor Mohammed Noman, an eminent educationist and former Vice Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University will be observed on 6th September Sunday. Family members of late Prof. Noman have arranged Khatme Quaran and Milad Mahfil to mark the occasion in a befitting manner. Besides food will
BGMEA-Circle Economy ink MoU to boost apparel transition
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Circle Economy have entered into a partnership to accelerate the transition of Bangladesh’s garment and textile industry towards the circular economy. Faruque Hassan, president of BGMEA and Hilde van Duijn, head of Global Value Chains in Circle Economy, signed a Memorandum
Get TECNO Smartphones at Gadget & Gear
TECNO, a renowned smartphone manufacturer, and Gadget & Gear (G&G), the leading mobile phone chain retailer in the country, have inked a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Recently the agreement was formalized at the headquarters of Ismartu Technology BD Limited, was graced by the presence of key stakeholders from both
SJIBL holds meeting with RMC
Seven Rings holds Tree Plantation Program
Seven Rings Cement has recently organized a Tree Plantation Program at its three factories in Gazipur, Khulna, and Chattogram at-a-time, a press release said Tuesday. Ms. Tahmina Ahmed, MD of Seven Rings Cement, inaugurated the program by planting a sapling at the Gazipur factory. Seven Rings Cement’s director, Saif Rahman,
Padma Bank signs deal with Boutique Hotel
Padma Bank Limited has signed a customer benefit program with Innotel Business Boutique Hote, a press release said Tuesday. Under the agreement, Padma Bank cardholders and Padma Bank employees shall be honored an attractive discount of up to 60 percent on room rack rates and a special discount of 15
IBBL holds discussion on Shari’ah banking
Dhaka East, Dhaka South and Dhaka North zones of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) organized a discussion meeting on ‘Compliance of Shari’ah in Banking Operations’ for its clients on Tuesday at Islami Bank Tower, a press release said. Dr. Muhammad Saifullah, member of ShariÕah supervisory committee, addressed the program as