YIGF Bangladesh concluded

Two-day long Youth Internet Governance Forum Bangladesh underway

Bangladesh Youth Internet Governance Forum (YIGF) was stated on Friday (30 July) through Virtual Platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The program was started at 3:00 pm and ended at 6:30 pm. Prominent experts in the tech industry and from the Internet Governance community addressed issues.

শনিবার, ৩১ জুলাই ২০২১, ০৯:১৫

Community Radios observe World Day Against Trafficking In Persons

Amid a global pandemic and growing inequality and massive economic losses, people who have survived and are at risk of human trafficking are being lost. But it is even more urgent now to listen to them because the COVID-19 crisis has increased the risk for them and created more crises.

শুক্রবার, ৩০ জুলাই ২০২১, ২১:৩৭

Bangladesh and US aim to advance energy cooperation

Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Adviser for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Tawfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury, BB, termed the private sector the main driving force in the Bangladesh-US relations on energy and power. He was speaking at an ‘Energy Roundtable’ organized by the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC) in Washington, DC, on  Thursday (July 29).

শুক্রবার, ৩০ জুলাই ২০২১, ০৯:৪৮

US-Bangladesh Business Council delivers COVID-19 Supplies

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires JoAnne Wagner and U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council representatives Monday (July 26) joined officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Directorate General of Health Services in welcoming a special delivery of essential medical supplies to bolster the country’s response to COVID-19.

মঙ্গলবার, ২৭ জুলাই ২০২১, ১১:৫৫

Bangladesh`s UNPR introduces first ever UNGA resolution on vision impairment

The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the first ever UN resolution on vision impairment which committed access to eye health for the 1.1 billion people living with preventable sight loss by 2030

শনিবার, ২৪ জুলাই ২০২১, ০৯:১৪

3 episodes of special Sisimpur will be aired from BTV in this Eid

There are 3 episodes of special Sisimpur for our little friends in this Eid too. This special program will be aired from Bangladesh Television

মঙ্গলবার, ২০ জুলাই ২০২১, ২২:৩২

3 mn doses of Moderna vaccine arrive from USA through COVAX

Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen MP today received, in the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the evening, 3 million (30 lakhs) doses of Moderna vaccine from the United States under the COVAX Framework.

সোমবার, ১৯ জুলাই ২০২১, ২১:৫৭

bKash strengthens customer service with 279 points

bKash strengthens its customer care network with launching four new customer care centers in the country’s labor-intensive area Gazipur, Savar and Kalurghat of Chattogram. With these four, bKash is now providing service to its customers from 279 customer care centers, and through hotline number 16247, live chat, support mail, facebook and other channels.

সোমবার, ১৯ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৮:২১

AKASH brings entertainment monthly package

সোমবার, ১৯ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৮:১৬

Chinese Company to Invest US$ 42 Million in Ishwardi EPZ

Chinese company Vanessa Enterprise has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) for setting up a Ladies Intimate Garments Accessories Company in Ishwardi EPZ with an investment of US$ 41.77 million.

সোমবার, ১৯ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৮:১০

Walton ‍announces corona support package for employees

In response to the outbreak of Covid-19, Bangladeshi Superbrand Walton has announced special financial assistance packages for its Corona-victim employees. Walton has also launched ‘Covid-19 Surveillance Week’ to facilitate employees with getting free Covid-19 test, vaccine registration, medical support and other services.

শনিবার, ১৭ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৬:২৮

Foreign Minister holds meeting with Uzbekistan President

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen had a meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the frame of International Conference on “Central and South Asia: Regional connectivity. Challenges and opportunities” on 16 July 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

শনিবার, ১৭ জুলাই ২০২১, ১২:৫৩

Dr Momen holds talks with India China Tajikistan counterparts

Foreign Minister, Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP, had separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from India, China and Tajikistan at the sideline of the International Conference on “Central and South Asia: Regional connectivity. Challenges and opportunities” on 15 July 2021 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৫ জুলাই ২০২১, ২২:৫৫

Pandemic of antibiotic resistance killing children in Bangladesh

Pandemic of antibiotic resistance is killing children in Bangladesh, researchers find. Young children with pneumonia in Bangladesh frequently do not respond to common antibiotics, often resulting in death, they are saying.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৫ জুলাই ২০২১, ২২:২৮

UNHRC unanimously adopts resolution for Rohingya crisis solution

A resolution on the "Human Rights Situation of Rohingya Muslims and other Minorities in Myanmar" was unanimously adopted today at the ongoing 47th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. 

সোমবার, ১২ জুলাই ২০২১, ২২:০৮

Pandemic creates employment problem across world: Kholiquzzaman

Virtual Freshers Reception of Post graduated Enterprise development  and Seminar of Entrepreneurship in DScE organized by the Entrepreneurial economists club of Dhaka School of Economics held  on 10 July ,2021.

রোববার, ১১ জুলাই ২০২১, ০৮:৩৫

Media reported 1402 drowning deaths in 18 months, 83% children

Drowning is one of the leading causes of child deaths in Bangladesh. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 43% of the total number of children’s deaths in Bangladesh occurred due to drowning.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ৮ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৮:৩৪

Bangladesh: Delta fuels deadly COVID surge amid vaccine shortfall

The deadly Delta COVID-19 variant is spreading fast in urban and rural areas across Bangladesh stretching the entire health sector beyond its limits. Hospitals in areas of Bangladesh bordering India are experiencing a sharp rise in infections and deaths. 

মঙ্গলবার, ৬ জুলাই ২০২১, ১১:৫৭

IFAD chief praises Bangladesh for project implementation capacity

Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, a specialized UN Agency based in Rome, highly lauded Bangladesh for its significant implementation capacity while noting that the country is currently the largest portfolio of IFAD globally and one of the best performing portfolios with Best Practices in a number of areas.

মঙ্গলবার, ৬ জুলাই ২০২১, ০১:৩২

Up to 25% instant cashback on bKash payment for online shopping

Customers can now enjoy up to 25% instant cashback on bKash payment while shopping online from popular brands and shops staying at home during the pandemic. They can also avail up to 10% instant cashback on bKash payment while purchasing groceries and essential products from online and physical outlets of various superstore brands.

শনিবার, ৩ জুলাই ২০২১, ১৯:১৯

Bangladesh receives 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine from USA

Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen MP today received, in the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the first of the two consignments of 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine, received from the United States under the COVAX framework.

শনিবার, ৩ জুলাই ২০২১, ০১:১৮

1 in every 12 Bangladeshis over 60 may have dementia

icddr,b in collaboration with the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the National Institute of Neuroscience & Hospital (NINS), Wednesday (June 30) organised a virtual webinar titled “The burden of dementia among older people in Bangladesh: Findings of a National Survey”

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১ জুলাই ২০২১, ০০:১৬

TRIPS transition for LDCs extended for 13 years

After a long and intense negotiation among the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a proposal in this regard has been adopted today by consensus inthe TRIPS Council. Bangladesh played a leadership role in this negotiation on behalf of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

বুধবার, ৩০ জুন ২০২১, ০৯:২৪

BEPZA Signs MoU with Fire Service to expedite OSS

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence (FSCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at BEPZA Complex, Dhaka Sunday (27 June) to simplify fire safety services in the factories of EPZs.

রোববার, ২৭ জুন ২০২১, ১৯:১০

Al-Arafah opens 190th branch at Lichubagan, Chattogram

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited has opened 190th branch at Lichubagan, Rangunia of Chattogram, on Sunday (27 June). Managing Director and CEO Farman R Chowdhury virtually inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest. Chattogram Zonal Head and Senior Executive Vice President Mohammad Azam presided over the ceremony.

রোববার, ২৭ জুন ২০২১, ১৮:৫৯

AB Bank-Walton sign agreement, 15% discount

AB Bank Limited recently signed an agreement with Walton plaza under which AB Bank Credit Card holders will avail 15% discount on Walton Fridge, AC, TV, Laptop, Washing Machines, Micro Wave Oven and Fan. 

রোববার, ২৭ জুন ২০২১, ১৮:৫১

Winners are appointed as Management Trainee Officers 

On Saturday (June 26), WFLP-2021’s grand finale program was arranged at Walton Corporate Office in the capital with maintaining proper covid-19 hygiene and social distancing rules.

শনিবার, ২৬ জুন ২০২১, ২৩:১৮

Add Money to bKash from 29 banks while staying at home

Customers of the largest MFS Add Money network of 29 banks, Visa and Mastercard can conveniently add money to their bKash accounts, evading the risk of withdrawing money from bank counter or ATM booth amid the surge in Covid-19 infections.

শনিবার, ২৬ জুন ২০২১, ১৭:২৫

77% households face loss of monthly income due to Covid-19

The economic disruptions caused by Covid-19 left many people jobless, especially those belonging to low-income communities and involved in the informal economy. Between April and October last year, around 77% of the households in Bangladesh saw a decrease in their average monthly income and around 34% had at least one member who lost jobs or earning capacity.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৪ জুন ২০২১, ১৭:০৯

Al-Arafah opens 189th branch at Sitakunda

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited has opened 189th branch at Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Thursday (24 June). Vice Chairman of the Bank Alhajj Mohammad Abdus Salam inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest. Director Md. Rafiqul Islam and Deputy Managing Director S M Jaffar of the Bank were present in the occasion as special guest.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৪ জুন ২০২১, ১৭:০০