Telecom company Airtel Bangladesh Ltd has recently signed an agreement with Bank Asia Ltd to provide its mobile banking services within Airtel network. The signing ceremony took place at Airtel’s corporate office in the capital’s Banani.
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Banglalink launches 3G services in Tangail
Banglalink, one of the country’s largest mobile telecom operators, commercially launched 3G services in Tangail on Tuesday. The launch featured balloons, caravans, horse carts, paddle vans, and popular Banglalink jingles promoting the 3G brand, attracting mass attention in the district…
Labour shortage hampers paddy harvest in Gopalganj
An acute shortage of farm labour is hampering paddy harvest in Kotalipara upazila here.
Elected representatives of GB governing body slam Muhith
The elected representatives of Grameen Bank (GB) governing body on Monday deplored Finance Minister AMA Muhith’s remark that that the GB directors are not really elected. A statement issued by GB director Tahasina Khatoon on Monday said, “Recently, at a…
IBBL gets ‘ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2013’
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was awarded the “ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2013” by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh in private commercial banks (Islamic operation) category. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith handed over the award to Muhammad…
ACC scraps probe into non-funded part of Sonali loan scam
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has revoked its ongoing probe into the non-funded part of the much-talked-about Sonali Bank loan scam as the anti-graft body found it out of its jurisdiction. “Sonali Bank and Bangladesh Bank will conduct probes in…
B’desh seeks special tariff benefit for exports to US market
Bangladesh on Monday sought a preferential treatment on Bangladeshi products to the US market like Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean countries considering its extreme ‘vulnerability’ due to climate change. Bangladesh also demanded duty- and quota-free access to the US market under…
IBBL not involved in terror financing: IDB President
Visiting President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Ahmad Mohammad Ali on Monday said Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd is not involved in terror financing in any way. He came up with the claim at a press conference at the…
IBCF holds seminar in city
Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) held a seminar titled ‘Islamic Banking: Bangladesh Perspective’ in the capital on Sunday. Dr Ahmad Mohamed Ali, president of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) was present at the seminar as the chief guest.
Link to gold smuggling suspect, Biman official arrested
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines official, arrested on Saturday for his suspected involvement in the smuggling 106 kilograms gold, has been remanded in five days’ police custody. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate SN Ashikur Rahman gave the order on Sunday after police produced…
Widen the role of Shariah Banking: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Sunday praised the roles played by the shariah based Islamic Banks in Bangladesh and expressed the hope that the role of shariah based banking would be widened in Bangladesh’s inclusive, environmentally sustainable economic…
BB Governor for raising tax rebate ceiling on CSR activities
Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman on Saturday said the ceiling on tax exemption for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities by banks and financial institutions should be raised. “For enjoying the income tax rebate, I think, the minimum limit for expenditure…
Politics in US denial of duty-free access: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith has lashed out at the US saying it was refusing Bangladesh duty and quota privileges for political reasons. Muhith returned from his two week-long visit to the US and Mexico on Apr 23. “The US has…
Dutch minister for joint fund for Rana Plaza victims
The European Union (EU) and Bangladesh should work together to impress the international companies, including the European ones, to adequately contribute to the compensation fund for the Rana Plaza victims, said a Dutch minister on Friday. Minister for Foreign Trade…
End ‘suppression’ of unions: US Senator asks Govt, BGMEA
US Senator Robert Menendez has urged the Bangladesh government and BGMEA to take steps to end the ‘suppression’ of fledgling unions to help keep ‘Made in Bangladesh’ brand shining globally. “If the BGMEA and the government of Bangladesh do not…
More teams withdraw, Nepal’s Everest season in jeopardy
Several foreign climbing expeditions have called off attempts to scale Everest following an avalanche that killed at least 13 local guides, meaning Nepal faces an entire season without a single ascent of the mountain for the first time in decades.…
We must not forget Rana Plaza victims: Rushanara Ali
Rushanara Ali, MP on Thursday said workers in Bangladesh garment industry and worldwide, deserve the right to safety at work as well as better conditions and pay. “However, one year on, there’s still so much that needs to be done.…
Trade unions demand compensations for Rana Plaza victims
Several associations of the garment workers marked the first anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy on Thursday demanding that the victims and their families get adequate compensations. They also demanded punishment to those responsible for the disaster, one of the world’s…
24.11 lakh bales jute to be produced in N-region
The government has fixed a target of producing over 24.11 lakh bales of jute from over 2.25 lakh hectares of land during the current season in the northern Bangladesh, officials sources said.
17 women, chindren among 35 recovered from traffickers
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued 35 people while being trafficked to India while the border force arrested five Indian nationals on the Putkhali border here on Wednesday night. The rescued Bangladeshis include 14 women and three children.
208 hajj agencies penalised, 8 licences cancelled for deceiving pilgrims
The government has taken punitive actions against 208 hajj agencies, out of 628, who sent the pilgrims to Saudi Arabia last year, for deceiving hajj pilgrims through different irregularities. The actions were taken following decision of a committee led by…
Relatives throng Rana Plaza site on 1st anniversary of disaster
Relatives of victims and labour activists were joined by thousands of people on Thursday at the place where the ill-fated high-rise Rana Plaza once stood. Relatives of victims and labour activists were joined by thousands of people on Thursday at…
US wants BD to do more for workers protection
Acknowledging Bangladesh’s progress in some important areas, the United States on Wednesday said the government of Bangladesh must do more to ensure protection when workers face intimidation and reprisals for trying to organise. It said all stakeholders in Bangladesh, including…
Dev plans should be based on public interests: PM
Criticising the mindset of ministers and MPs in undertaking development programmes prioritising their respective areas or homes, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said development plans should be taken considering the highest benefit of the common people at the low cost. “Ministers,…
ADB to provide $ 250 mn for Dhaka Water Supply Project
The Asian development Bank (ADB) will provide $ 250 million to Bangladesh for ‘Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Supply’ to increase supply of surface water in the capital. Economic Relations Division (ERD) secretary Md Mejbahuddin and ADB new country director Kazuhiko…
DSE, CSE see nominal gain Wednesday
Key share price index in the country’s twin bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – gained nominally on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week. The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 23.22 points or…
Rana Plaza collapse: Wide gap persists one year on: CPD
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a civil society think-tank has urged the authorities to fulfill their commitments to help the victims of Rana Plaza tragedy and their families. The call came at a keynote paper presented at a seminar to…
Bumper green chilli production expected in Panchagarh
Farmers of Boda and Debiganj upazilas of the district are expecting a bumper production of green chilli this season.
Bumper Boro production in Faridpur
A bumper production of Boro paddy, the major food crop in the district, was achieved after the harvesting period has just concluded.
New taxicabs hit Dhaka streets
A new taxi service run by the Bangladesh Army has been launched to ease commuters’ woes in Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina introduced the cabs of the Trust Transport Services, operating under the Army Welfare Trust, at the Army Golf…