PM for developing Brand Bangladesh for leather goods

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the businessmen in leather footwear and leather goods industries to put concentration on developing 'Brand Bangladesh', revealing that the 'Leather Development Authority' would be formed for the sector. "Let our products be marketed under our own name. Let the name of our country highlight. I

TRANSFORM impacts 3m lives in Bangladesh

TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator that unites corporates, donors, investors and academics to support visionary enterprises, has announced a key milestone as research shows it has positively impacted over 10 million people across Africa and Asia. Led by Unilever, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and EY, TRANSFORM advances the

No desire to make special request to observe polls: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said Bangladesh would not make any special request to anybody to send foreign observers but it stands ready to welcome if anyone wants to observe as the country is heading towards the next national election. "We do not have any desire to request

PREMIER BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BANGLADESH BANK

Premier Bank Limited has recently signed a Participation Agreement with Financial Sector Support and Strategic Planning Department (FSSSPD) of the Bangladesh Bank for availing refinance facility in US Dollar. Under this agreement, the exporters, enterprises and other manufacturing industries in the country may avail refinance funds for supporting their business.

Seaweed: Untapped economical potential in Bangladesh

Seaweed, a type of algae that grows at the bottom of oceans and rivers, is often used by some local Indigenous communities in Bangladesh. And in recent years, a few urban restaurants have also used seaweed in fresh salads, cooked vegetables, fish curries and meat dishes. Additionally, the aquatic resource has

Bangladesh Donates Medicine to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI) has donated large quantities of medical supplies to Sri Lanka. BAPI president Nazmul Hassan MP handed over the medicines to the acting Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mrs. RuwanthiDelpitiya in a small ceremony held at the High Commissioner’s Office this Wednesday, 11th October 2023. The

Singer launches Singer Red S Deal DouRun Offer

Singer Bangladesh Limitedhas launched their world cup campaign ‘Singer Red S Deal DouRun Offer’, a press release said on Wednesday. Under the exciting DouRun offer, customers will get a chance to win their purchased TV absolutely free. Apart from that, customers purchasing TV, Refrigerator, Washing Machine and Microwave Oven will

BGMEA calls for NBR’s support for RMG sector

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called upon the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend their support and cooperation to the readymade garment industry in the face of ongoing global economic challenges, a press release said on Tuesday. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the request during a

President for expanding Girl Guides activities at grassroots

President Mohammed Shahabuddin Tuesday asked Bangladesh Girl Guides Association to promote scouting activities at the grassroots level across the country. He made the call when an 11-member delegation of Bangladesh Girl Guides Association led by its Advisor Zuena Aziz paid a courtesy call on him at the Bangabhaban here this noon. "Necessary