Tag: 2023

Armed conflicts in 2023 highest since end of WWII

- Agence France-Presse -

More armed conflicts took place worldwide in 2023 than any other year since the end of the Second World War, according to a Norwegian study published Monday. Last year saw 59 conflicts of which 28 were in Africa, the the Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO) showed. But the number of countries

32nd AGM of EBL declares 25% dividend for 2023

- Times Report -

Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has declared a 25% dividend (12.50% cash and 12.50% stock) for the year ended December 31, 2023, following approval by the shareholders at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on 29 April. The AGM, presided over by Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury, chairman of the board of

24 Bangladeshis receive Commonwealth scholarships in 2023

- Times Report -

Some 24 talented individuals from Bangladesh have received Commonwealth scholarships this year to study at top-notch UK universities, including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Warwick, and the University of Edinburgh. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke congratulated them in a pre-departure briefing hosted

IPDC EZ Wins Bangladesh Fintech Award 2023

- Times Report -

IPDC EZ, a groundbreaking app by IPDC Finance has been declared as the winner in Fintech Innovation of the Year (NBFI) category in the prestigious Bangladesh Fintech Award 2023. This category represents the most innovative use of technology that has a significant impact on product and service dimensions of Non-Banking