National plan needed to bring dengue under control: Experts

Health officials and experts have stressed coordinated efforts and a national plan to battle the current onslaught of dengue. Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Mostaq Hossain said it is not possible to control dengue without concerted efforts. "To eliminate the breeding ground of

ADB mobilizes $261m for Rampura-Amulia-Demra Expressway

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has mobilized $261 million of private sector capital for the four-lane 13.5 kilometer Rampura-Amulia-Demra Expressway in the country. ADB mobilized the amount as a transaction advisor for the Government of Bangladesh's RampuraAmuliaDemra Expressway public-private partnership (PPP) project, a press release said. The expressway will ease traffic congestion

US has no position on caretaker govt issue: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday reiterated that the US does not support any particular political party but supports the democratic process that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose their next government. "We believe everyone has a role to play, making sure that elections are free, fair

PM asks ‘Smart Bangladesh Task Force’ to work to spread technology

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday directed the "Smart Bangladesh Task Force" to work in spreading technology further among the common people, saying skilled human resources have to be developed in the country as digital devices are opening up new opportunities. "Digital devices are opening new doors before us, and that is

Prime Bank customers to enjoy massive discounts at Water Garden Resort & Spa

Prime Bank has recently announced a strategic partnership with Water Garden Resort & Spa, a renowned and prestigious resort in the country. The agreement was signed at the Prime Bank head office premise, to ensure its customers will be able to avail significant benefits at the Water Garden Resort & Spa located in

BGMEA President for nurturing young and innovative people to achieve industry’s vision

  BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has underscored the need for designing the course curriculum of the universities in Bangladesh in alignment with the present and future needs of the industries. He said, “There is a huge gap between the skills produced by our educational institutes and the demand by the industries. The

TECNO’s CAMON 20 Series Wins Prestigious MUSE Design Awards 2023

Recently, the CAMON 20 Series from innovative technology brand TECNO picked up the prestigious MUSE Design Awards 2023 as a gold winner in Product Design of Telecommunications category. TECNO’s CAMON 20 Series, known for its groundbreaking stylish design, was again unanimously praised by the judges of MUSE Design Awards 2023 thanks to its

Robi and BRAC Bank join hands to enhance customer offers

Robi Axiata Limited and BRAC Bank have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer value-added services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The signing ceremony took place at the BRAC Bank Head Office in Dhaka. Robi’s, Executive Vice President (EVP), VAS & New Business, Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, and BRAC Bank’s Deputy Managing Director

Bangladeshi football fans break Guinness World Record for creating largest online photo album wearing jersey

During the FIFA World Cup last December, some 5,382 Bangladeshi crazy football fans, wearing jersey of their favourite teams, uploaded photos to the website of ‘World Kapano Fans’ in just 48 hours.Using those images, the platform created anonline photo album, which became a Guinness World Record. The country’s largest mobile