bKash-BigganChinta held in 3 divisions

bKash has held ‘bKash-BigganChinta Science Festival 2022’ in Sylhet, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions recently, a press release said Sunday. Students from over 100 schools showcased science projects, participated in quiz competition, science lecture, robot exhibition, science magic, etc. Over a thousand students from three divisions participated in the festivals to display about

X Ceramics sponsors Sylhet Strikers in BPL

'X-Ceramics Group’ has debuted in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as the title sponsor of Sylhet Strikers team, a press release said Thursday. Regarding the development, there was a signing ceremony held at a city hotel recently. Sylhet's ownership company, ‘Future Sports’ chairman Sarwar Chowdhury and X Index Companies managing director Mahin Mazher

Sylhet youth gets 7-yr in jail for remarks on Prophet

A youth has been sentenced to prison for seven years over hurting religious sentiments through a Facebook post in Sylhet. Sylhet Cyber Tribunal Judge Abul Kashem announced the verdict on Tuesday afternoon. At the same time, he had been fined Tk1 lakh. Sources said a person filed a case under the Information Technology

BNP gears up for 7th divisional rally in Sylhet

BNP is preparing to hold its seventh divisional rally in Sylhet city amid much enthusiasm on November 19, ignoring the threat of 'arrests and harassment by the government authorities'. The construction work of the stage for the rally started on Thursday at Sylhet Govt Alia Madrasa in Chowhatta area of

Gas reserve found in abandoned Beanibazar well

BAPEX, the state-owned gas and oil exploration entity, has found fresh gas reserve in an abandoned well of Beanibazar under Sylhet Gas Field. Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX) officials expect that they will get 10 MMCFD (million cubic feet per day) daily from the well. State Minister

FSIBL holds managers meeting

First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (FSIBL) organized a day-long meeting with managers of the Sylhet zone of the bank, a press release said Tuesday. Syed Waseque Md Ali, MD of the bank presided over the meeting. Muhammad Mustafa Khair, AMD, Foysal Ahmed, zonal head of Sylhet were also present.

DBBL opens new branch at Lamabazar

Dutch-Bangla Bank has opened new branch at Lamabazar (Raja Mansion, 1st & 2nd floor, holding No. Chayanir-35, Zindabazar Road) in Sylhet on Thursday, a press release said. Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, MD & CEO of the bank inaugurated the branch. Like other Dutch-Bangla Bank branches, this branch will provide online

BRAC Bank holds agent banking conference in Sylhet

BRAC Bank has organized the agent banking conference of its Sylhet Region, a press release said Wednesday. The conference was aimed at formulating a roadmap as the bank moves forward with the rapid network expansion drive of the alternate banking channel across the country. Head of Alternate Banking Channels Nazmur

Women’s Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Thailand by 9 wickets

Bangladesh women's cricket team thrashed Thailand by nine wickets to kick off their Asia Cup defence in style Saturday at the academy ground of the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Opener Shamima Sultana was pivotal in effortless victory, smacking a scintillating 30 ball-49 runs knock which studded with 10 fours. Thanks to her