In collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) held the third Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) seminar at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on November 7. The event highlighted draft TOD policies, under final review, which are expected to play a key role in shaping the
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Govt seeks revision in draft tobacco law amendments
The draft amendments to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (amended in 2013) have been sent back from the Advisory Council meeting for revision. A High-Powered Committee, led by Economic and Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, will be responsible for revising the draft. The decision was made during
8th AGM, EC Committee Election of ATCO held
The 8th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO) was held on November 6, 2024, at Hotel Sheraton, Banani, Dhaka. Mr. Anjan Chowdhury, President of ATCO and MD of Maasranga TV, presided over the meeting. After the Annual General Meeting was held, 15 members were elected
BRAC Bank, Titas Gas partners to facilitate utility bill
BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Plc for partnering on online gas bill collection. Under the agreement, BRAC Bank, through its nationwide branch & sub-branches will accept gas bill from metered & non-metered domestic & industrial clients of Titas Gas. The bank will also
FSIB organizes training on managerial functions
First Security Islami Bank PLC inaugurated a three-day long training program on ‘Managerial Functions and Leadership’ on 06 November 2024, Wednesday at the bank’s Training Institute with participation of its selected officials. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank inaugurated the program as chief guest. In inaugural speech, he said
Kaspersky joins efforts with INTERPOL
Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with INTERPOL as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major international events, including sporting tournaments, cultural, social, and religious gatherings, as well
UCB opens 2 new branches in Mainamati, Basurhat
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently opened two new branches in Mainamati, and Basurhat. respectively with a view to providing top-notch banking services to the residents of these areas. These two new branches are located in Mainamati, Cumilla (230th branch, Mainamati Sena Market, Mainamati Cantonment, Union: Mainamati, Mouza: Lalmai,
Kahf launches ‘Halal Internet’ solutions
Kahf hosted a press conference Thursday to showcase its aimed to provide Halal Internet, a press release said. The event introduced Kahf Guard and Mahfil. Upcoming products are Kahf Kids, Kahf Browser, Kahf Internet and Kahf Sim. Kahf Guard blocks porn sites, gambling, malware and phishing sites and other harmful
BGMEA, Buyers’ Forum meeting held
Representatives of the Buyers' Forum held a meeting with Md. Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the BGMEA, at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, Dhaka, to discuss the current state of the garment industry and its sustainable growth. The meeting was attended by the members of the Support Committee of BGMEA. The meeting covered
