Assistant coach Nic Pothas who supervised Bangladesh team in absence of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was over the moon after watching Mustafizur Rahman to get back to his best with the new ball, an area in which he always had the deficiency. Mustafizur with the old ball is a gem but
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United Aygaz LPG pens deal with SINGER Bangladesh
CEO of United Aygaz LPG Ltd., Ahmet Ercüment Polat and Managing Director & CEO of SINGER Bangladesh - M. H. M. Fairoz, signed the agreement to offer a very special discount benefit for their distributors, retailers and delivery personnel on behalf of their respective organizations. In addition, leaders and top-level
NSU commemorates International Peace Day with US Ambassador
The Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) collaborated with the Office of External Affairs at North South University (NSU) on 22nd September to commemorate the International Day of Peace. The celebrations resonated with this year's United Nations theme: 'Actions for Peace:
WB okays $102m to improve navigability of Jamuna
The World Bank has approved $102 million financing for Bangladesh to improve riverbank protection and navigability of the Jamuna river in an effort to save people from being displaced, protect their livelihoods, and spur economic activities. The approval came on Tuesday at a meeting of the global lender's board of directors
Country’s economy to grow slightly faster: ADB
Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.5 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2024, compared to the 6.0 percent growth in the FY 2023, according to the latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released Wednesday. The slightly faster growth forecast reflects an improvement in domestic demand and better
Power Cell engages top US consultant
The government has initiated a move to gradually upgrade the existing conventional grid system to a "Smart Grid" within the next few years. As part of the move, initially the smart grid system will be established under the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC). According
Govt to procure edible oil, lentil, fertilizer
Cabinet committee on government purchase (CCGP) in a virtual meeting on Wednesday approved a number of proposals including procurement of edible oil, lentil and fertiliser. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal presided over the meeting. As per the approved proposals, placed by the Ministry of Commerce, its subordinate body Trading Corporation of Bangladesh
Progressive policies needed to build better digital lives
Telenor Asia, a prominent telco-tech company in Asia and a major investor in Grameenphone, brought together an array of influential figures, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and media representatives, for a significant industry event titled "Building Better Digital Lives for a Smart Bangladesh." The event, held at the Sheraton Dhaka
21 more factories at BSMSN will go into production in Nov
Another 21 factories in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) are set to go into commercial production from November this year. "This industrial city has already ensured a good investment environment by ensuring all the facilities for industrial investment, including gas, electricity, and water. Already five companies have started production," said
Delegation from U.S. Trade Representative meets BGMEA
A high-level delegation representing the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Labour met Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Wednesday. The meeting, which took place at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka, aimed to discuss a variety of crucial issues, including