Dhaka Tobacco Control Declaration taken, 16-pnt demands placed

15 declared winners at ZEE5 Global OTT Content Fest, 3 from BD

ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for South Asian Content, recently  announced the winners and winning entries of the recently concluded 2021 Global Content Festival. 15 winners across multiple continents have their films showcased on ZEE5 globally from 25th February. The contents are free to watch for viewers across the globe.

শনিবার, ২৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৫:৫৩

Momen holds meetings with US Chamber, lawmakers, climate envoy

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP addressed the US Chamber of Commerce and met US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and three US lawmakers.

শনিবার, ২৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১১:১২

HRC should emerge as a bastion to defend human rights: Dr Momen

Human Rights Council should emerge as a bastion to defend human rights following the principles of universality, impartiality and non-selectivity, says Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen.

শুক্রবার, ২৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৩:০৪

UN Sec Gen lauds Bangladesh’s COVID mitigation efforts

The Secretary General of the United Nations Mr. Antonio Guterres highly applauded Bangladesh’s tremendous efforts in mitigating the health and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said this while meeting the Foreign Minister virtually Thursday.

শুক্রবার, ২৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১০:৩৫

WaterAid signs MoU with MoR to provide safe and hygienic toilets

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between WaterAid Bangladesh and the Ministry of Railways where WaterAid will provide technical support to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services for passengers. 

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:৫২

25mn Sonali Bank customers avail seamless fund transfer by bKash

From now, Sonali Bank customers can do their banking transactions through bKash app 24/7 from any place allowing them two way fund transfer facility between bank and bKash. As a result, customers will enjoy more freedom and flexibility at their finger-tip as there is no limitation of regular banking hours.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৫:০৭

WHO praises BD for combating Corona Pandemic successfully

Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus once again praised the Government of Bangladesh for its success in handling the COVID 19 pandemic. He hailed Bangladesh as a unique example in the world in containing the COVID virus.

বুধবার, ২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০৮:১২

Workers of 3 closed factories of Adamjee & Dhaka EPZ get dues

Kwun Tong Apparels Ltd. of Adamjee EPZ and Lenny Fashions Ltd. & Lenny Apparels Limited of Dhaka EPZ, the recently closed RMG factories, have paid dues to their workers. The relentless efforts of BEPZA made it possible to pay the dues after the several rounds of discussions between the Executive Chairman of BEPZA and the representatives of those companies.

মঙ্গলবার, ২৩ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৪:৫২

International Mother Language Day observed at the UNHQs

International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021 has been celebrated at the UN headquarters Monday (22 February). The event was co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Jordan, Lithuania and New Zealand to the UN.

মঙ্গলবার, ২৩ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০৭:৫১

COVID-19 response in BD is guided by its state policy of equality

The migrant workers particularly are in precarious situation in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. It is a manifestation of the inequalities and discrimination that prevail in our societies. We need to create employment and other opportunities for people who are left behind.

শনিবার, ২০ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০৮:২৩

COVID-19 and Business Confidence in BD, survey findings revealed

The survey conducted over the month of January, were disclosed through a webinar which was moderated by Dr Selim Raihan, Professor of Economics, Dhaka University, and Executive Director of SANEM.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৮:৪৮

Robi ends 2020 on a strong growth momentum with BDT 155cr profit

Despite the pandemic, Robi managed to end 2020 with a positive revenue growth (1.1%) compared to last year (2019). The total revenue of the company in 2020 stood at 7,564 crore taka after adding 1,920 crore taka in Q4’20. Adding 39 crore taka to the profit tally, Robi’s total profit after tax reached 155 crore taka, indicating a strong growth momentum following the measly profit in 2019. 

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:৫৯

Up to 20% cashback on bKash payment at 1700 shopping outlets

This offer will be valid till 28th February, 2020. Under this offer, customers can avail up to 100 Taka cashback in a day and maximum 300 Taka during the whole campaign. They can make payment through bKash app, bKash payment gateway or USSD code *247#, a press release said.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:০৮

BEPZA chair inaugurates MTB ATM booth for workers near Uttara EPZ

The Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Major General Md Nazrul Islam, inaugurated an ATM booth of Mutual Trust Bank on 15 February 2021 during his visit in Uttara EPZ, Nilphamari. 

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৬:১১

BD calls for greater preparedness for safety and security of peacekeepers

“As the leading TPCC, with a large number of our troops deployed, ensuring the safety and security of our contingents is of paramount importance to us,” said the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, Ambassador Rabab Fatima

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১১:৪৫

False, fabricated report against Bangladesh Army by Al-Jazeera: Army HQs

মঙ্গলবার, ১৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০১:৪৯

DU champion, BRACU runner-up in Philip Jessup Intl Law Moot 2021

The Dhaka University Team won the 5th Bangladesh National Round of Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2021 (Jessup) competition. The competition, hosted at East West University, was inaugurated on February 11 and final round ended on February 13. BRAC University was announced as the runner-up. 

সোমবার, ১৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৯:৪১

Issues related to Reconditioned Motor Vehicle discussed

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020 of Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) was held recently at the capital. Mr. Abdul Haque, President of BARVIDA chaired the meeting while the Secretary General, Vice-Presidents and the Executive Committee Members attendant. Former Presidents and Secretary Generals of the organization also joined the meeting. Around 400 members of the Association were present.

রোববার, ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৮:২৩

Towards a disability inclusive, accessible and sustainable tomorrow

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and BRAC has signed an agreement to ensure welfare, protection and accessibility for cross sections of people, including the persons with disabilities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Sunday (February 14) morning at an event organized at NHRC office in Karwan Bazar in the capital.

রোববার, ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:১৪

bKash CEO Kamal Quadir received CSR award

Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer of bKash, country’s largest mobile financial service provider, has received “Best E-cash/money & CSR award” for his exceptional contribution to the welfare of people during Covid period.

রোববার, ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:০৭

USAID hands over Multi-Purpose Disaster Shelter in Naikhangchori

The new multi-purpose disaster shelter is one of 25 new multi-purpose disaster shelters and 96 existing cyclone shelters being funded and refurbished by the U.S. government to serve as both safe havens and as schools in Cox’s Bazar.

শুক্রবার, ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ২০:৩৩

Are all set to address health safety and curtail other concerns?

The closure of educational institutions started from March 17, 2020,as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19will be a year-long experience. The school closure will be continuing till February 14, 2021.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০৭:৪৬

Students will be returned to school after ensuring health protection

“The government is sincere enough to send the children back to school. However, students will be returned after considering all the risks and ensuring health protection”.

বুধবার, ১০ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৮:৫২

Gen Aziz meets sr UN officials, calls for more deployment of BD peacekeepers

Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed held meetings with UN Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare.

বুধবার, ১০ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ০৮:৫৯

JETRO Country representative meets BEPZA Exe Chairman

The Country Representative of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Mr. Yuji Ando made a courtesy call on Major General Md Nazrul Islam, Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) at the latter’s office Monday (8 January).

সোমবার, ৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:০৪

Kamran Bakr joins Robi as Independent Director

Eminent corporate leader of the country, Kamran Bakr has joined the Board of Robi Axiata Limited as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Kamran replaced Thayaparan Sangarapillai in Robi’s Board of Directors. He will also serve as Chairman of the Board Risk and Compliance Committee, ‍a press release said. 

সোমবার, ৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৬:৫৫

Maldives Foreign Minister visits Bangladesh

Foreign Minister of Maldives Mr. Abdulla Shahid is scheduled to pay an official visit to Bangladesh on 8-11 February 2021 upon invitation of Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen. 

সোমবার, ৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৩:১৪

Rahel Ahmed joins Nagad as CEO

Rahel Ahmed has joined Nagad, the digital financial service arm of the Bangladesh Post Office, as the chief executive officer (CEO). Prior to joining the country’s one of the top digital financial services, Ahmed was the managing director and the CEO of Prime Bank.

রোববার, ৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:৪১

bKash becomes first PCI DSS certified for customer security

bKash achieves a distinct benchmark of compliance - “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards v3.2.1” as a service provider for maintaining highest level of data security of the customers. bKash is the first ever MFS provider of Bangladesh which is now a PCI DSS certified company.

রোববার, ৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৭:৩০

Bangladesh Army HQs condemn `ill intended` report by Al-Jazeera

Bangladesh Army Headquarters condemns in the strongest possible words the concocted and ill intended report by a vested group in the news channel Al-Jazeera titled ‘All the Prime Minister’s Men’ aired on 02 February 2021 at 0200 hours BST.

মঙ্গলবার, ২ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২১, ১৯:০২