'Women's Winter Expedition,' the first-of-its-kind mountain expedition for women in Bangladesh, is going to start soon. The expedition, to be held in the Langtang Himalayas of Nepal, envisions reaching three mountain peaks -- Naya Kanga Peak (5,844 metres), Baden-Powell Peak (5,857 metres), and Yala Peak (5,500 metres). The expedition has been organized
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EBL hosts ‘Student Agency Night’ in Ctg
Eastern Bank organized a ‘Student Agency Night’, on December 18, 2024, at Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram. The event brought together leading education agencies that provide guidance to students seeking higher education opportunities abroad. During the event, bank representatives offered detailed insights into the necessary preparations and financial solutions for pursuing
Square Textiles declares cash dividends
Square Textiles PLC has declared cash dividends at 32 percent to its shareholders for the year ended on June 30, 2024. The announcement came at its 29th Annual General Meeting held virtually on Wednesday. The AGM was presided over by the Chairman of the Company Tapan Chowdhury. Ratna Patra, vice chairman, Samuel S
85 cadets graduate from Emirates Flight Training Academy
Another eighty-five cadets have been graduated from Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) in Dubai, which marked the academy’s biggest cohort to date. After months of rigorous training on the ground and in the skies, 85 bright and talented cadets are now fully equipped to take on every aviator challenge. The cohort includes
BRAC Bank holds annual business continuity plan drill
BRAC Bank has organised its ‘Annual Business Continuity Plan Drill 2024’ to test and streamline its preparedness during any kind of disaster. The daylong drill included a simulation in which critical units vital to banking operations, such as account services, asset operations, cards operations, payments and transactions, trade services, treasury operations,
WaterAid hosts national dialogue on women in sanitation
WaterAid Bangladesh organised a national event highlighting women’s contribution in sanitation sector at Amari Dhaka, Gulshan. The event united leading voices from the sector to promote gender-inclusive sanitation services, foster collaboration, and address systemic challenges hindering women’s participation in decision-making to address the sanitation crisis in Bangladesh. The event created a
WB okays $1.16b for climate-resilient dev in Bangladesh
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved three operations totaling $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development. "Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change and faces the greatest pollution challenges. Improving climate resilience
JICA signs agreement with Govt to provide 37.8cr funding
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a Grant Agreement with the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance to implement activities of the Fourth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4). The event is a significant milestone toward improving the country’s education system. The signing ceremony took place on
Dr. Asif Naimur appointed director of Sonali Bank
Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, a seasoned professional in business and technology, has been appointed as an independent director on the board of Sonali Bank PLC, the largest state-owned bank in Bangladesh. Previously serving as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Grameenphone, Dr. Rashid brings a wealth of expertise to his
OPPO wins Consumer Protection Award
OPPO, a global leader in smartphones, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Consumer Protection Award’ by Deepto TV. This award recognizes OPPO’s exceptional commitment to consumer satisfaction and its continuous efforts to protect customer rights. The award was presented to OPPO Bangladesh officials during the Deepto Award 2024 ceremony, held