PM urges businessmen to think about country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the businessmen to do business thinking about their country and its people as the world is going through a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic. “You’re now thinking about profit. Earlier (during the BNP-Jamaat regime), a big portion of the profit

BRAC Bank to launch country’s first housing bond

The BRAC Bank is going to launch the country’s first housing bond in association with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a press release said Tuesday. IFC will make a subscription of up to $50 million-equivalent Bangladeshi taka denominated, five-year senior bond by BRAC Bank to fund and expand its affordable housing

Developing countries and the Perfect Storm: Part-II

Developing countries are facing a combination of crises that are unprecedented in recent times. Over the last three years they have had to face the COVID-19 crisis, the food crisis, the energy crisis, the climate change crisis, the debt crisis and, on top of all this, a global recession. The

No food shortage in country: Agriculture Minister

As the government has made food security its top priority, there is no food shortage in the country today, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque said Friday. He made these remarks at a program to inaugurate the 29th Annual Convention of Lions Club Bangladesh at a hotel in Dhaka. Later in the evening,

Robi’s Binge available in more than 120 countries now

From now on, viewers from more than 120 countries around the world will be able to enjoy different contents of digital entertainment platform Binge. They can avail the service both through monthly and yearly subscription plan only for $3 and $12 respectively (promotional offer). Smartphone users with android or IOS operating systems

Rains likely in parts of country

Eight divisions of the country may witness light to moderate rain or thundershowers in 24 hours commencing  9 am, said Met office on Sunday. According to a Met office bulletin, “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at many places over