UCB holds skill development training

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), under the agricultural support scheme ‘Bhoroshar Notun Janala’, has recently organized a skill development training program for agri-entrepreneurs hailing from Sherpur. The day-long program was held at the auditorium of Sherpur Shilpakala Academy on 12 December. Following the directives of the Bangladesh Bank, UCB has

Salehuddin urges all to pay tax, VAT for country’s development

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed Tuesday urged all concerned to pay tax and VAT accordingly to participate in nation building and thus avail the various services putting due importance on ensuring compliance for overall revenue collection. "To run the government, all will have to participate...It should not be limited only into

Gowainghat missed out on most basic development

The haor areas of Nandirgaon and Towakul unions in Gowainghat upazila, home to around 15,000 people, remain without paved roads despite being established over a century ago. Residents of 18 villages in the region, spanning only 10 kilometers from Salutikar Bazar, continue to face immense challenges due to poor infrastructure. Villagers said

Mongla port will be upgraded to international standard: Sakhawat

Shipping, Textiles and Jute Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hossain Wednesday said the Mongla port will be shifted to modern and international standards. "The government has taken some projects for the development of Mongla port with ongoing schemes," he said while addressing a meeting with the port's high officials at

IBB PLC holds business development conference

Chattogram North Zone, Chattogram South Zone, Khatunganj and Agrabad Corporate Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBPLC) organized half-yearly Business Development Conference on 06 July 2024, Saturday at the Chattogram Regional Center. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director of the bank addressed the conference as the chief guest. Muhammad Qaisar Ali,

DIU hosts Faculty Development Workshop with PFW

A 3 member delegation of Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) of US led by its Professor Ahmed Mustafa, Professor of Department of Biological Science at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) has come for a weeklong visit to Daffodil International University (DIU) from 26 June to 30 June 2024 under the

4 lakh trees being cut in the name of development

The forest department is cutting down at least four lakh trees in the Rangpur Division in the name of renovation and expansion of tertiary and secondary canals including the main canal of the country's largest Teesta irrigation project. Local people including social workers and environmentalists have condemned the move and demanded