RMG exports to non-traditional markets increased by 23.75pc in July

RMG exports to the United States, the largest export destination for Bangladesh, has increased by 6.31% in July of fiscal 2023-24 to USD 729.03 million, from USD 685.77 million in July 2022-23, according to recent statistics of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). "During the first month of the fiscal year 2023-24,

Managing Dengue: Risk of saline shortage due to high demand

As the dengue onslaught continues, demand for liquid saline in hospitals has increased exponentially, reaching 10-12 times (over 1000%) the usual requirement, leading authorities to fear an imminent shortage in supply. Several medical institutions in Dhaka, including Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir

Bangladesh’s dev model can inspire others: WB

World Bank (WB) Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer Thursday said developing countries can follow Bangladesh's development model as he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence here. "Bangladesh made phenomenal transformation in development with specific plans under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's prudent leadership. Other developing

Pay admission fees thru’ bKash

Students can pay admission related fees of class XI, Technical and Diploma for 2023-24 session through bKash app conveniently, a press release said Thursday. The first phase of the online application of different education boards is scheduled from August 10 to 20. Like application fee, the students, selected in the first

Construction work of BGMEA Hospital opens in Mirpur

The construction work (2nd phase) of BGMEA Hospital was inaugurated at Milkvita Road in Mirpur today. BGMEA Senior Vice President S.M. Mannan (Kochi) officially inaugurated the construction work (2nd phase) of the hospital. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Mirpur Hospital Md. Jahander Rashid Jewel,

Desun Hospital to invest 1,000cr in Bangladesh

India's Desun Hospital has announced to invest Tk1,000 crore to establish hospitals in Bangladesh. “The goal is to provide state-of-the-art medical services at affordable prices,” Sajal Dutta, chairman and managing director of Desun Hospital, made the announcement at a press briefing in Dhaka. They have planned to make the investment within five

EBL opens sub-branch at Sreemangal

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has inaugurated a sub-branch of the bank at Sreemangal on Thursday, a press release said. Sajjadur Rahman and Nayem Sarfaraz, directors, Moulvibazar Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and head of retail and SME banking inaugurated the branch.  Abu Rasel Md