US Embassy encourages youth to join EducationUSA Connects Program

U.S. and UK co-fund actions to reduce pollution in Dhaka’s rivers

U.S. Embassy Dhaka Deputy Chief of Mission JoAnne Wagner, Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister, the Atiqul Islam, Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation, and Ms. Habibun Nahar, Deputy Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change participated in the launch of a new anti-pollution advocacy project

শুক্রবার, ৭ মে ২০২১, ২০:২৫

Anti-tobacco activists hold virtual humanchain, tax hike demanded

Around 100 anti-tobacco activists all around the country, held a virtual human chain today demanding imposition of specific tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products. Activists took the social networking site Facebook to stage their demand.

বুধবার, ৫ মে ২০২১, ১৭:০৫

USAID’s COVID-19 Emergency Response gives training to doctors and nurses

USAID’s MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project (MaMoni MNCSP): Emergency Response to COVID-19 Pandemic is providing training on COVID-19 case management. This project is implemented by Save the Children in Bangladesh along with its implementing partners.

মঙ্গলবার, ৪ মে ২০২১, ১৩:১১

BD stresses for sufficient and sustained peacekeeping budget

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Rabab Fatima stressed on the importance of adequate funding of the UN peacekeeping missions. Ambassador Fatima was speaking at the UN peacekeeping budget session in the UN headquarters

মঙ্গলবার, ৪ মে ২০২১, ০৫:০৪

1mn Covid-affected families to receive PM’s grant through bKash

Once again, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina provided cash aid to 3.6 million Covid-affected families directly to their mobile banking accounts through G2P system. Sunday (May 02), the Prime Minister officially inaugurated the second phase of this financial aid program via video conferencing from Ganobhaban.

রোববার, ২ মে ২০২১, ১৬:৪৯

Over 2 mn NBL customers can now Add Money to bKash

From now, 2.18 million account holders of National Bank Limited, the first generation bank in private sector, can transfer fund instantly to any bKash account 24/7 from anywhere without any charge.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৯ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৭:০৯

Bangladesh introduces UN resolution on Global Drowning Prevention

The United Nations General Assembly adopted unanimously a historic resolution on drowning prevention Wednesday (April 28). The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, Ambassador Rabab Fatima introduced the first ever one-off UNGA resolution

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৯ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১০:২৪

Dutch-Bangla Bank holds 25th AGM, 30% dividend approved

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited was held on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. on virtual platform under the Chairship of Mr. Sayem Ahmed, Chairman, the Board of Directors of the Bank.

সোমবার, ২৬ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৭:২৬

23rd AGM of Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Held

Mr. Christof Hässig, Chairman, Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Limited, presided over the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company on 22 April, 2021 held through digital platform.

শনিবার, ২৪ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৬:০৬

Eid offer, Tk500 off on Akash connection

The country’s only legal Direct-To-Home service provider AKASH has launched its Eid campaign. Under the campaign, the customers will get a Tk500 discount on each connection purchase. The discount will be applicable for purchasing from touch points.

শনিবার, ২৪ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৫:৫৮

BRAC starts antigen test Saturday, primarily with 16 booths

BRAC will launch antigen-based Covid-19 rapid testing for suspected patients to get results within a comparatively shorter time period. The activity will be run under the overall supervision of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

শনিবার, ২৪ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০১:০০

Walton introduces new smart fridge ‘6A9’ before Eid

On the occasion of Eid, the country's electronics giant Walton has launched a new model of IoT (Internet of Things) based non-frost smart fridge that can be controlled through mobile phone from anywhere in the world. 

শুক্রবার, ২৩ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০৪:৩৬

Virtual roundtable on Accelerating Digital Inclusion for Girls held

To increase skill and capacity of girls and young women in the sector of information, communication and technology (ICT) it is crucial to incorporate subjects like science, technology, engineering, mathematics etc in the national curriculum of primary education as well as ensure a job-oriented education system keeping the opportunities and demand of future job sector,

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২২ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৭:১২

LafargeHolcim BD registers staggering 98% growth

●    Net Sales growth of 23% supported by launch of the new products and the new aggregate business
●    Operating EBIT increases by stunning 105% with 900 basis points margin improvement

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২২ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৬:৪৯

Aarong now ships to Australia, UK and USA

Aarong, Bangladesh’s largest and most popular lifestyle brand, is now shipping online orders to Australia, United Kingdom and the United States of America through aarong.com. 

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২২ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৩:০৩

bKash offers 1% cash bonus on receiving remittance

In the current COVID situation, especially during this month of Ramadan, bKash is offering 1% cash bonus on top of 2% government incentive on remittance, to ensure more comfort to the expatriates while sending money to their loved ones through different banking channels.

রোববার, ১৮ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৯:০১

Mitigating gaps of ICT, health and education stressed at ECOSOC

“The lack of infrastructure, especially in the areas of ICT, health, and education was acutely felt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it should be our urgent priority to build adequate infrastructure in all these areas,” 

বুধবার, ১৪ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১০:৩৪

US Congress leaders joined celebration of 50th anniversary of BD

Congressman Dwight Evans (Democrat-Pennsylvania 2nd District) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (Democrat-Pennsylvania 5th District) have congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৩ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১০:৪২

Sisimpur steps on its 17th year

“Sisimpur”, the program that embarked on television aiming to turn the learning into more enjoyable experience for pre-primary and primary level children, has completed 16 years

সোমবার, ১২ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১২:৫৭

BRAC-BUHS reveal rapid assessment of covid-19 impact on healthcare

Antenatal care, postnatal care, under-5 vaccination, healthcare of emergency and chronic illness patients, elderly people and persons with disabilities suffered worse.

রোববার, ১১ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ২০:১২

Little Guru, Sanskrit learning App to be launched Monday

ICCR is launching a campaign to promote Sanskrit language among students, religious scholars, Indologists, historians across the world.  As a part of its mandate to promote the vibrant cultural heritage of India, ICCR promotes Sanskrit through providing books and material to Sanskrit institutes all over the world.

রোববার, ১১ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৯:৫৬

Marcel mobile phone hits the local market

The brand is set to bring smartphones very soon. Marcel won the hearts of domestic customers with providing various electronics, electrical and home appliance products including refrigerator, TV and AC.

শনিবার, ১০ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৮:৪০

Excelerate touches 2000th Ship-to-Ship LNG transfer milestone

Excelerate Energy, a US-based LNG company, has touched a milestone by conducting its 2000th commercial ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its Moheshkhali Floating LNG (MLNG) terminal located offshore Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal.

শনিবার, ১০ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৭:৪৩

US Climate Envoy visit underscores cooperation on Climate Leadership

The trip laid the groundwork for President Joseph Biden’s Leaders’ Summit on Climate on April 22-23, where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be recognized for Bangladesh’s leadership of countries especially vulnerable to climate impacts.

শুক্রবার, ৯ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ২২:০০

BD Finance signs MoU with US-based Sovereign Infrastructure Group

Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Sovereign Infrastructure Group (SIG), a global financing company Thursday (April 8) that works with project sponsors and Multilateral Development Banks, and national and local governments.

শুক্রবার, ৯ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০৭:৩১

Walton launches two new models of second generation compressor

Bangladeshi electronics giant Walton launched two new models of the second generation refrigerator compressor. These new models are the world’s most silent and durable refrigerator compressors, which are also the new invention of the country’s only compressor manufacturer Walton’s compressor research and development department.

বুধবার, ৭ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৮:৩৯

Pakistan eager to work jointly with BEPZA: High Commissioner

High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui hoped to work jointly with BEPZA to increase more Pakistani investment in the EPZs. He made the remark Wednesday (7 April 2021) during his visit at BEPZA Complex, Dhaka.

বুধবার, ৭ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ১৬:২৭

Bangladesh-US Business Council launched in Washington DC

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in tandem with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC, Tuesday (April 07) launched the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council, which will focus on advocacy and engagement to strengthen the bilateral commercial partnership.

বুধবার, ৭ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০৮:১৪

Congressman Ted Deutch to work for stronger Bangladesh-US ties

US Congressman Ted Deutch (Democrat- Florida), an influential member of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, has expressed his interest to bolster Bangladesh-US cooperation on wide-ranging issues, including climate change, counterterrorism, and Rohingya issues.

বুধবার, ৭ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০৮:০৭

World Autism Awareness Day observed in UN, Saima Wazed joins

On the occasion World Autism Awareness Day 2021, Bangladesh Permanent Mission, along with the Permanent Missions of Brazil, Kuwait, Poland, Qatar and Korea, UN DESA and Autism Speaks organized a virtual roundtable titled ‘Autism at the Covid-19 Pandemic: How Technology Can Support Equitable Global Response and Recovery’.

বুধবার, ৭ এপ্রিল ২০২১, ০৮:০০