Mastercard, in collaboration with Mutual Trust Bank and eCourier, Thursday launched the first social media prepaid card focusing on F(Facebook)-commerce in Bangladesh, a press release said. The prepaid card is specifically designed for eCourier women entrepreneur to benefit from Facebook commerce. According to Meta, formerly known as Facebook, in 2021, women created
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IPDC recognizes seven courageous women
The IPDC has recognized seven women for their indomitable spirit and tireless efforts in bringing positive change in the society by fighting inequality and adversity under its signature Unsung Women Nation Builders Awards, a press release said Saturday. The awards in 5 categories were handed over to the winners at an
BRAC Bank celebrates 5th anniversary of its women’s banking solution
BRAC Bank Limited has celebrated the fifth anniversary of the country’s first 360-degree dedicated banking proposition for women - ‘TARA’, a press release saidSaturday. BRAC Bank was the first bank in the industry to launch this comprehensive women’s banking solutions to cater to all banking and financial needs of individuals and
ICONE hosts programme for working women, their children
Information Centre on Nuclear Energy (ICONE) in Dhaka organised a special event for the female employees of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre and Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) on Saturday. The event was part of the programmes dedicated to the International Mother’s Day, said a prèss release. Md Abdur Razzaque,
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Shahjalal Islami Bank donates sewing machines among helpless women in Patuakhali
Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited recently distributed 100 pieces of Paddle Sewing Machines with motor set among the helpless and distressed women in Kalapara and Rangabaliupazilas of Patuakhali district as part of its CSR activities. It also provided financial assistance to 48 people of various professions for their self-employment. Shahjalal Islami Bank
BRAC Bank holds workshop on digital entrepreneurial skills for women
BRAC Bank women banking segment TARA has organized a workshop for the women f-commerce entrepreneurs. As many as 73 advancing entrepreneurs participated in the daylong workshop titled “Master the Digital Entrepreneurial Skills” on March 11, 2022, at the bank’s head office in Dhaka. The workshop was organized in light of the tremendous
Woman gets life imprisonment in Narail drug trading case
The perilous price of poor hygiene
In 2017 the rate of maternal mortality rate in Bangladesh was173 per 100,000 live births, according to World Bank. Bangladesh loses approximately 7,660 women each year from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. In fact, maternal mortality is the third leading cause of death among women aged 15-49. Most
Afghanistan: Using Women as a political weapon?
The World Bank has suspended aid to Afghanistan, saying it is "deeply concerned" by the situation there, especially regarding women's rights, after the Taliban seized power, reports AP. Western media has also focused on the situation of women and the consequences of Taliban seizing power. One therefore finds it difficult