If you were planning for a Spanish omelette – a simple dish comprising potatoes, onions and eggs – then prepare for a gaping hole in your pocket. Even two days after the Ministry of Commerce placed price caps on potatoes, onions and eggs, their prices showed no signs of cooling. On Saturday,
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PM to leave for New York to join UNGA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for New York, USA on Sunday to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the premier and her entourage members will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:45am. The flight is scheduled
The world’s best Mercedes-Benz buses are now in Bangladesh
The world's best Mercedes-Benz buses are now available in Bangladesh. German technology-manufactured Mercedes-Benz OF 1623 bus chassis has entered the market through Rancon Trucks and Buses Limited. On September 16th, the Mercedes-Benz OF 1623 bus chassis was launched in the capital, Tejgaon. This bus chassis comes in two variants. This
Dengue cases in Bangladesh increase ten times, deaths 3 times: Expert
The prevalence of dengue cases in Bangladesh has increased ten times since last year and the deaths has increased almost thrice, according to a health expert. "Dengue positive cases have increased ten times and death three times between mid September, 2022 and mid-September, 2023," Professor Dr. Md Golam Sharower, Head, Department
DSCC records 50-54 dengue cases daily: Taposh
The number of dengue patients in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area has been limited to 50 to 54 per day, claimed the Dhaka South Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Saturday (16 September). "The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed the stability of dengue patient numbers in Dhaka,
Bangladesh needs to cut dependency on imported second-hand cars
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik has said Bangladesh needs to pay more attention to encourage domestic production cutting dependency on import of reconditioned second-hand cars that will also help reduce pollution. "Bangladesh should cut dependency on imported second-hand cars. Domestically made cars will also be good for the environment,"
SJIBL provides financial help to kidney patients
Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) has provided financial assistance for the kidney transplant of Youth Games Gold Medalist AbdusSobhan on 14th September 2023 at the Bank's Corporate Head Office, a press release said Saturday. The Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation Mushtaque Waiz received a cheque of Tk. 3
DSE, BGMEA join forces to support RMG units on capital market
The Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd (DSE) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration and support the country’s readymade garment sector in accessing capital market services. Under this MoU, DSE and BGMEA aim to assist RMG enterprises in raising capital from
BAT Bangladesh donates Tk 18.41cr to WWFF
BAT Bangladesh has donated around Tk 18.41 crore (Tk 184,173,785 to be accurate) to the Workers Welfare Foundation Fund operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The leading corporate organisation has been contributing regularly to this fund since its introduction as per the Bangladesh Workers Welfare Foundation Act. In the
Lifebuoy, BRAC Join hand for hygiene programme
In a significant step towards improving child health and hygiene, Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. (UBL) and BRAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch UBL’s brand Lifebuoy’s hand hygiene programme for school children, a press release said Saturday. The MoU signing ceremony took place at UBL’s Corporate Office, where