On July 24th Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed the first in a series of laws aimed at drastically limiting the powers of the country’s Supreme Court. Members of the opposition walked out in protest at the final reading of the law, which passed 64-0, with the votes of all the
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bKash sign deal with Ambala Foundation
Ambala Foundation, a micro finance institution (MFI), signed an agreement with bKash Limited so that their 60,000 clients can pay monthly instalments of microcredit through bKash account easily and conveniently. Besides, management of instalment collection will become simpler and more effective for the lender. ArifSikder, Executive Director of Ambala Foundation and
DAM receives two awards for contribution to Drug Prevention and Treatment
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has received two awards for its outstanding contribution in drug prevention & treatment, a press release said on Monday. The awards were handed over 30 July 2023 at a ceremony held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Auditorium on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and
Unilever for plastic sustainability
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has recently organized a special session on the path towards plastic sustainability at its corporate office in the capital. As part of their World Environment Day 2023 campaign, Unilever Managing Director Zaved Akhtar led the session ‘Navigating the Path to Plastic Sustainability with Zaved Akhtar’ Students from different
SJIBL inaugurates sub-branch at AKMMCH
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd.( SJIBL) inaugurated it’s Anwer Khan Modern Medical College & Hospital (AKMMCH) Sub-branch on 30 July, a press release said on Monday. The Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and Chairman of Bank Foundation Dr. Anwer Hossain Khan, MP inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest. The
Half Yearly Business Conference 2023 of Union Bank
Professor Dr. Md. Salim Uddin FCA FCMA, Chairman of Union Bank Limited inaugurated the Half Yearly Business Conference 2023 as the chief guest in Dhaka. Managing Director & CEO of the Bank A. B. M. Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury presided over the conference. Deputy Managing Director Shafiuddin Ahmed, SEVP Golam Mostafa,
EBL signs banking deal with ShareTrip
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and a leading online travel agency ShareTrip have signed a payroll banking agreement at the EBL Head office in Dhaka recently, a press release said on Monday. Under the agreement, the employees of ShareTrip will enjoy EBL preferential banking facilities including dual currency debit card, loan
Suzuki Bangladesh has Launched a New ‘Variant of Gixxer series ‘Fi-Disc’
Suzuki Bangladesh announced the much-awaited release of the new variant of ‘Gixxer series Fi-Disc, Motorbikes taking the two-wheeler experience to an unparalleled level. This launch marks a significant milestone for Suzuki Bangladesh, solidifying the family of gixxer series, the only brand with the three variants technology (Carb-Disc, Fi-Disc, Fi-ABS) motorbikes
AL calls protests in wards in city today
The Awami League has announced protest marches for Monday in Dhaka apparently to counter the BNP’s nationwide demonstrations. The ruling party’s Dhaka Metropolitan Unit said on Sunday that the protest marches would be held in every ward. The party demonstrated across the country on Sunday to protest against what it called was
EU commits €20m for country’s migration management
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh organised a signing ceremony to mark the signature of the two grant contracts worth 20 million euros. These are under PROTTASHA II - Sustainable reintegration of Bangladeshi returnees and improved migration governance. The signing ceremony represents a significant milestone in the EU's mutual