Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement

Defeat for Portugal at the European Championship on Friday likely brought down the curtain on the extraordinary international career of Cristiano Ronaldo. While Portugal’s totemic forward has made no pronouncements on his future with the national team, the 39-year-old struggled to revive former glories at the tournament in Germany and departed

International action urgently needed in Myanmar

Myanmar’s army, at war with pro-democracy forces and ethnic militias, must know it’s nowhere near victory. It recently came close to losing control of Myawaddy, one of the country’s biggest cities, at a key location on the border with Thailand. Many areas are outside its control. The army surely expected an

Telenor, GP, Plan International unite

Telenor, Grameenphone, and Plan International have joined forces in empowering more than 2.35 million marginalised women and youth through "Digital Inclusion: Safe Digital Space for Girls and Youth Project". The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy, skills, resilience and create a safe online environment for the women and youth who often

International Women’s Day, 2024: Progress Hinges on Feminist Leadership

Investing in inclusion requires more than electing and initiating women leaders. It requires a coordinated effort to change mindsets and systematically increase investments. This will allow feminist leaders, individually and collectively, to fully exercise their agency and counter targeted attacks on their safety and legitimacy. A great deal of attention has

PBL makes first international factoring transaction

Private Prime Bank PLC (PBL) has successfully completed its first international factoring transaction as a local bank in Bangladesh. The transaction was completed with renowned Italian buyer Capri, SRL for FGS Denim Wear Limited (a Fashion Globe Group company). This initiative is a reflection of Prime Bank's commitment to expand

BC invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards programme

The British Council (BC), the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the 10th edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards programme, a press release said on Friday. It is dedicated to honouring the remarkable accomplishments of UK alumni worldwide. The Study UK Alumni

IBBL signs agreement with Ship International HospitalIslami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) and Ship International Hospital signed a corporate agreement. Under this agreement, clients and employees of IBBL will get special discounts on different health tests. In presence of Mohammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director of the bank, Mizanur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Futoshikono, Director (Administration) of Ship International Hospital signed the MoU on behalf of respective organizations on 11 October. Mohammad Manzurul Haque, Senior Vice President, Md. Muzahidul Islam, Vice President and A M Shahidul Amran, Senior Assistant Vice President of the bank, Sajjadur Rahman Shuvo, Senior Manager and Ajizul Beg Limon, Officer, Media, Event and Activation Brand Communication of Ship International Hospital along with other executives of both organizations attended the program.Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) and Ship International Hospital signed a corporate agreement. Under this agreement, clients and employees of IBBL will get special discounts on different health tests. In presence of Mohammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director of the bank, Mizanur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Futoshikono, Director (Administration) of Ship International Hospital signed the MoU on behalf of respective organizations on 11 October. Mohammad Manzurul Haque, Senior Vice President, Md. Muzahidul Islam, Vice President and A M Shahidul Amran, Senior Assistant Vice President of the bank, Sajjadur Rahman Shuvo, Senior Manager and Ajizul Beg Limon, Officer, Media, Event and Activation Brand Communication of Ship International Hospital along with other executives of both organizations attended the program.Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) and Ship International Hospital signed a corporate agreement. Under this agreement, clients and employees of IBBL will get special discounts on different health tests. In presence of Mohammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director of the bank, Mizanur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Futoshikono, Director (Administration) of Ship International Hospital signed the MoU on behalf of respective organizations on 11 October. Mohammad Manzurul Haque, Senior Vice President, Md. Muzahidul Islam, Vice President and A M Shahidul Amran, Senior Assistant Vice President of the bank, Sajjadur Rahman Shuvo, Senior Manager and Ajizul Beg Limon, Officer, Media, Event and Activation Brand Communication of Ship International Hospital along with other executives of both organizations attended the program.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) and Ship International Hospital signed a corporate agreement. Under this agreement, clients and employees of IBBL will get special discounts on different health tests. In presence of Mohammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director of the bank, Mizanur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Futoshikono, Director

World’s poorest nations to slash public spending by over $229b

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are returning to Africa, for the first time in decades, with the “same old failed message”. “Cut your spending, sack public service workers, and pay your debts– despite the huge human costs” says Oxfam International’s interim Executive Director Amitabh Behar, following the

Religious Leaders Can Help Bring about World Peace

It is not a secret that the world is witnessing rising international tensions and erosion of the global order that has been in place since the establishment of the United Nations. Divisive blocs, which have not been seen since the Cold War, are making a swift return. As a result,

International Elderly Day celebrated in Nilphamari

Nilphamari District Senior Benevolent Association organized a a discussion meeting at its office at Madhar Mor in the district on Sunday on the occasion of the International Elderly Day. The meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Sarkar Mohammad Raihan was addressed by former vice-president of the organization Anwarul Warech, Civil