Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has partnered with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital (BETH) to facilitate critical eye care services, including free cataract surgeries, for those in need across the country. EBL contributes Tk 40 lac under its CSR initiative. Ahmed Shaheen, Additional Managing Director of EBL, handed over the cheque to Dr. Niaz
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BRAC Bank,Western Union offer Ramzangift for remittance clients BRA
C Bank, in partnership with Western Union, is rewarding remittance beneficiaries this Ramadan with an exclusive water bottle.Customers collecting Western Union remittances from BRAC Bank’s extensive network, including 189 branches, 74 sub-branches, and 1,114 agent banking outlets nationwide, will receive this special gift as a token of appreciation.This giveaway delights
TECNO offers gift, cashback for Eid purchases
Islami Bank holds Shari`ah committee meeting
A meeting of the Shari`ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on Thursday at Islami Bank Tower. Mufti Sayeed Ahmad, chairman of the committee presided over the meeting. Professor Dr. Abu BakrRafique, vice chairman andProf. Dr. Mohammad AbdusSamad, member secretary of thecommitteealong with other members of the
Union Bank hold meeting of newly formed Board
Summer power crisis looms as renewables still at bay
As summer approaches, the sweltering heat of Chaitra looms over Bangladesh, pushing both public life and agricultural fields to their limits. With rising temperatures, the demand for electricity is also set to surge. Energy Adviser FouzulKabir Khan on February 5 said that electricity demand is expected to reach 15,700 MW during
Rice market remains volatile despite huge imports from India
Even after the arrival of 18,800 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from India via Benapole land port in the last four months, market prices remain high, causing hardship for consumers, particularly those from low-income groups. Despite government efforts to stabilise the situation, the price surge continues to strain household budgets. The substantial
EU to support 2024 uprising injured with Euro 2m
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday launched a project to support around 8,000 individuals severely affected by the violence and disruption which occurred in the context of the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. The "Pathways to Healing: A Survivor Centred Approach to Address Violence and Human Rights Violations" intervention will be
Govt intervention cuts airfares by 75pc
Airfares, particularly for flights to Saudi Arabia, have dropped by nearly 75 percent following government intervention and stricter regulations, according to the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB). Between December and February, passengers faced exorbitant fares for flights from Dhaka to major Saudi cities, with prices soaring to Tk 190,000
Indian media engaged in anti-Bangladesh propaganda: BNP
BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Wednesday said though Bangladesh expects good neighbourlybehaviour from India, their media are always involved in spreading propaganda against Bangladesh. "As a good neighbour, we always expect good behaviour from our neighbouring country, India. But Indian media are always involved in anti-Bangladesh propaganda,"