The Premier Bank Limited recently signed a Participation Agreement with Bangladesh Bank to avail Refinance Fund for Technology Development/Upgradation of Export Oriented Industries.
Month: March 2021
Jashore villagers tackle waterlogging on their own sans WDB
Residents of a cluster of villages in Jashore have taken an initiative to drain the water of 27 beels, including Beel Khukshia on their own.
Behave responsibly in our premises: Jatiya Press Club
Club authorities do not want to ban or regulate political activities here but expect responsible behaviour from all parties involved.
US Embassy calls applications for Fulbright Teaching Awards
The American Center at U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fulbright Distinguish Award in Teaching Program.
Modi’s Bangladesh visit: Jaishankar due Thursday
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday on a brief visit to discuss the forthcoming visit of Prime Miniarwe Modi.
কারাগারে মুশতাকের মৃত্যু; স্বৈরতন্ত্রের বিভৎস মহড়া -চরমোনাই পীর
লেখক, উদ্যোক্তা ও সমাজকর্মী মুশতাক আহমেদকে নির্যাতন করে বিনা চিকিৎসায় কারাগারে আটকে রেখে নির্মম মৃত্যুর দিকে ঠেলে দেয়া হয়েছে।
Dhaka cool towards security coop with Washington
Bangladesh has conveyed to the US it’s giving much focus on overall economic growth of the country and showed no interest in security aspects of the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
Commuters suffer as bus services remain halted for 2nd day in Rajshahi
Bus services on all the routes in Rajshahi district remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.
BYLC to host Global Youth Climate Summit on Mar 11
As part of its celebrations of Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary of independence, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) will host Global Youth Climate Summit on March 11-12.
Covid-19 daily infection rate in Bangladesh falls, 7 more die
Bangladesh recorded seven more Covid-19-related deaths and 515 new cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, registering a fall in its daily infection rate.
Govt’s priority is to ensure vaccine, food, shelter for all: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the priority of the government in this Covid-19 pandemic is to ensure food and shelter for people alongside ensuring vaccine.
BTRC to raise watch over telecom cos for quality services
Underscoring the importance of providing quality mobile network services to subscribers, the head of Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has said that they will soon raise vigilance over telecom companies in the country.
Akber Hakim to lead BPCCI for another term
Akber Hakim has been re-elected President of Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BPCCI) in its recently held Annual General Meeting (AGM).
2 workers go missing as stone-laden vessel sinks in Karnaphuli River
Two workers went missing as a stone-laden vessel sank in the Karnaphuli River at Kalarpole in Patiya upazila in Chattogram district on Tuesday.
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority in Guinness World Record
The Jebel Ali Power Generation and Water Production Complex of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the largest single-site natural gas power generation facility in the world.
IBBL launches special campaign
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has launched a 45-day special campaign with the motto of ‘Excellence of Asset, Friendship with Technology, Islami Bank Everywhere’ on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Bangladesh now has a total of 111.7 million voters: EC
The number of voters in Bangladesh has now increased to 11.17 crore (111.7 million) following the inclusion of some 19 lakh (1.9 million) fresh voters in the last one year.
Erfan Selim exempted in drug case
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka on Monday exempted Erfan Salim, son of Awami League leader and MP Haji Mohammad Salim from a drug case.
Police sue 47 leaders, activists of BNP’s Student front JCD
The police filed a case against 47 leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) following the clashes that erupted protesting the “unnatural” death of writer Mushtaq Ahmed in the jail.
Gender Parity – Captain for Sailing to Green, Just Recovery
The climate crisis doesn’t stop for anyone or anything, not even the pandemic that has forced billions of us to radically overhaul our lives.
BFF foreign technical, coaching staffs get vaccinated
DHAKA- The foreign technical and coaching staffs of the national football team today received the COVID-19 vaccine, a Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) press release said. Bangladesh national football team head coach James Day, BFF technical director Paul Thomas Smalley and…
Shahnewaz Shahid named as women’s cricket team coach
DHAKA -The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recently appointed former batsman Shahnewaz Shahid as the head coach of Bangladesh Women’s cricket team. His appointment came after Mark Robinson decided not to join here as the coach citing family reasons, BCB…
Several arrested during raid at FC Barcelona: police
BARCELONA – Police raided the offices of FC Barcelona on Monday, carrying out several arrests just six days ahead of the club’s presidential elections, a Catalan regional police spokesman told AFP. Spain’s Cadena Ser radio said one of those arrested…
National Archery’s qualification round tomorrow
DHAKA – The qualification round matches of the Bangabandhu 12th National Archery Championship will be held from tomorrow morning at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox’s Bazar. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russell is expected…
Brothers taste first win in BPL
DHAKA – Brothers Union Club tasted their first victory in the Bangladesh Premier League Football when they came from behind beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 5-2 goals held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) here. In the day’s match, Ghanaian…
How BD managed to feed 170mn citizens during pandemic
Dhaka, Mar 1 (UNB): A week from now, on March 8, Bangladesh will complete a year with the Coronavirus. One of the fears in the early days of the pandemic, announced by the WHO on March 11 of last year,…
Doraiswami for Dhaka-Delhi best possible understanding
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Monday laid emphasis on ensuring best possible understanding between the two countries.
Raise awareness about benefits of insurance: PM Hasina to companies
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged insurance companies to take initiatives so that the level of awareness among people could be raised over the benefits of opening insurance policies.
Permission sought to interrogate Didarul, Minhaz
Counter Terrorism and Crime Unit (CTTCU) of police on Monday sought permission to interrogate Didarul Bhuiyan and Minhaz Mannan Emon in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for ‘anti-government posts’ on Facebook.
Ex-UP chairman killed in Chattogram
A former Union Parishad chairman was stabbed dead by some miscreants at Keuchia in Satkania upazila of Chattogram district early Monday.