Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is going to officially receive a fresh batch of uranium from the Russian contractor, Rosatom, at a formal "Graduation Ceremony" on Thursday (tomorrow). According to official sources, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin are expected to virtually join the historic ceremony
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BGMEA president stresses timely policy to ensure growth of RMG industry
Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has emphasised the imperative for timely policy support considering the changing business landscape, global challenges, and needs of the readymade garment industry to keep the sector competitive in the long run and achieve its untapped potential. "It is of
DIU holds Startup Day for the first time
Amazon Web Services Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 is going to be organized for the first time in Bangladesh on October 5. The day-long program will teach how to transform a startup design into a billion-dollar company using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. This will be an immersive all-day event
British Council hosts seminar on Mental Health
The British Council Bangladesh hosted the Commonwealth Scholars Engagement session on mental health on 2 October at the British Council Auditorium, Fuller Road, Dhaka. The session was organised by the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) and supported by British Council. In continuation of the session, the second
Dhaka-Riyadh engagement increasing across range of areas
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan has said Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia are working to further ease visa process, noting that currently the Embassy is issuing around 5000 visas everyday from Dhaka. He also suggested the Bangladeshis to complete their visa process directly to get the job done
Prime Bank partners with Fortis & Sarah Resort
Prime Bank has recently announced a strategic partnership with Fortis Downtown Resort Limited & Sarah Resort Limited, a renowned and prestigious hotel & resort in the country. The agreement signed at the Prime Bank head office premises will ensure that Prime Bank customers can avail preferential benefits at Fortis Downtown
Padma Bank opens sub-branch in Cumilla
The Kaduti Bazar sub-branch of Padma Bank Limited has been formally opened with the goal of facilitating and accelerating financial transactions for the consumers of Chandina of Cumilla District by offering them cutting-edge technologically advanced services. Renowned Physician Professor Dr. Pran Gopal Dutta, MP, inaugurated the branch as the chief
IBTRA starts 156th internship program
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) commenced the 156th Internship Program. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank attended a session of the program as chief guest on October 4. Presided over by Md. Nazrul Islam, Principal of IBTRA, K.M. Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, Senior Executive Vice
BGMEA calls for government policy support of RMG sector
A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by President Faruque Hassan, held a meeting with Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secretary of the Finance Division at the Ministry of Finance, on October 3 at the secretariat. The delegation was comprised of BGMEA Senior Vice President SM Mannan
Adani commissions Khargar-Vikhroli transmission line
Adani has commissioned Kharghar Vikhroli Transmission Limited (KVTL), which will enable additional power to be brought into Mumbai and thus enable in meeting the city's growing and future electricity demand, is commissioned. Built by Adani Energy Solutions Limited (earlier known as Adani Transmission Limited), the energy solution, transmission and distribution arm