UCB holds entrepreneurship development programme

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) has ended its month-long entrepreneurship development programme under SEIP project with the support of Bangladesh Bank on 27 June, 2022 at Jashore, a press release said Thursday. Md Shah AlamBhuiyan, DMD of the bank handed over certificates to the participants. Md. Mohsinur Rahman, SVP and

IBTRA Ctg holds entrepreneurship development program

Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) Chattogram Regional Office organized a month-long entrepreneurship development program recently, a press release said Sunday. Arif Hossain Khan, Director of Bangladesh Bank Chattogram Office, was present at the closing ceremony as chief guest and Md. Arifuzzaman, Additional Director Md. Jahid Iqbal, Joint Director of

UN deeply troubled by impending development aid cuts by rich nations

The four-month-old Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has triggered a hefty increase in military spending among Western nations and a rise in humanitarian and military assistance to the beleaguered country, is now threatening to undermine the flow of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the world’s poorer nations. In an advance warning

Prime Bank ties up with Bangladesh Disabled Development Trust

The Prime Bank has partnered with Bangladesh Disabled Development Trust (BDDT) in its drive to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for their capacity building and initiate income generating activities, a press release said Wednesday. Prime Bank handed over a cheque to BDDT to bear the cost of training program on the

13 years of democracy behind country’s development : PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that an uninterrupted democratic process for the past 13 years has been behind the unprecedented development of Bangladesh. "You've noticed the change of Bangladesh in 13 years. And this development has been achieved only because the democratic process has continued in the country with the

Measures being taken to tap potential of blue economy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been taking required measures to leverage the potentials of the blue economy to further expedite the country's development. "We have already announced the blue economy policy giving importance on marine resources. We can make our economy more vibrant, stronger and solid using

Israel’s glorious and gloomy reality

No people have ever risen from the ashes of near-extinction to form a country and achieve the height of development in every walk of life like Israel. These magnificent accomplishments are now tragically marred with domestically charged struggles which ominously undermine its very existence. Righting the Wrong Israel’s achievements since its establishment

Country marching forward belying pessimists: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told parliament that Bangladesh is progressing at an irresistible development pace, belying all the misconceptions of the pessimists about the future of independent Bangladesh. "In the year of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh's Independence and Bangabandhu's birth centenary celebration, the UNCDP recommended the graduation of

Invest in Research & Development, PM urges business community

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged the business community to invest in research and development for determining the product, product demand and quality to expand their businesses both at home and abroad. “I always put emphasis on research. It’s also needed in trade and commerce. You need to determine the

PM wants no hindrance to country’s advancement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the Independence earned through the collective contributions and efforts of all will never go in vain. "The independence that we achieved through the collective efforts of all must not fail," she said while addressing a reception at the Army Multipurpose Complex at Dhaka Cantonment. She