Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday asked the two city corporations of Dhaka not to allow any illegal cattle market in the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
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IFC to help DCCI for creating new entrepreneurs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) groom new entrepreneurs under its project of ‘creating 2000 new entrepreneurs’.
Etihad offers promotional fares for BD travelers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a special promotion for Bangladeshi travelers with up to 50 percent discount on the Pearl Business Class Cabin to destinations including London, Manchester, New York, Washington DC and…
Sena Kalyan Insurance starts journey
A new insurance company ‘Sena Kalyan Insurance Company Limited’ started its journey on Tuesday.
DSE, CSE down on Tuesday
Country’s both the bourses — Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) — suffered loss on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week.
Oil falls below $102 on US shutdown notice
The price of oil fell Tuesday after parts of the U.S. government were ordered to shut down because of a budget impasse in Washington.
SAP solutions for RMG sector
The German multinational software corporation, SAP, is offering technological solutions to help run Bangladesh’s burgeoning garment industry better.
Assessor training course on ISO 15189 from 3-7 Nov
Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) is organizing an assessor training course on ISO 15189 with a view to developing competent medical laboratory experts and enhancing the national capability in medical testing from 03-07 November 2013 at Hotel Ruposhi Bangla, Dhaka.
Income tax return deadline now Oct 31
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax returns for 2013-2014 FY by one month up to October 31.
IBBL launches tree plantation programme
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has launched its ‘Tree Plantation Programme 2013’ across the country.
StanChart provides ‘Governor Scholarship’ to DU students
Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh has recently provided scholarships to top students of Dhaka University’s Department of Development Studies and Department of Economics.
Fuel crisis, old machinery cause production shortfall
105 MW Noapara power plant on verge of closure The 105 MW power plant of Quantum Power System Ltd at Noapara in Jessore industrial town is on the verge of closure, mainly due to furnace oil crisis.
Azizul president, Mortuza gen secy of Magura Paribahan Sramik Samity
Azizul Alam Mintu and Mortuza Hossain have been elected president and general secretary respectively of Bangladesh Paribahan Sangstha Sramik Samity (227) Magura unit for the next two years.
Muggers loot Tk 90 lakh of BRAC Bank in Sylhet
Sylhet – Muggers looted Tk 90 lakh of BRAC Bank Ltd in Lalabazar area of Dakkhin Surma upazila on Sunday afternoon.
Yunus urges youths to create poverty-free world
Dhaka – Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus at a concert in New York has urged a gathering of 50,000 youths to create a world without poverty, without unemployment, and without any need for people to live on state charity.
Robi’s 3.5G network formally launched
Posts and Telecommunication Minister Advocate Shahara Khatun formally launched the 3.5 G network of private mobile phone operator Robi here on Sunday.
28 pharmacies sealed
A mobile court has sealed 28 pharmacies and realised Tk 12.5 million in fine in Old Dhaka.
Sylhet Palli Bidyut office besieged for power
Dwellers of Shiber Char area in Sadar upazila on Friday besieged the local Palli Bidyut Samity office demanding an immediate end to power outages.
NY firm sees investment opportunity in garment factories
By Jessica Wohl Outdated, poorly managed factories can be fixed in ways that help workers, the environment and socially conscious investors willing to provide the funding, according to a new firm that plans to invest in Bangladesh and elsewhere.
Rally around garment workers, Yunus urges fashion world
Highlighting the pitiable condition of garment workers, Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the fashion leaders and designers to stand up in solidarity with them all over the world.
Media Launch of Global Social Business Summit held
The media launch for the Global Social Business Summit 2013 slated for November 7-9 has recently took place in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia.
BB Governor denies ignoring HC
Hours after the High Court declared the contempt of court law illegal, Bangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman claimed he had not violated any court order.
Action if launches charge extra fares during Eid: Shajahan
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan on Wednesday said the government will take action against launch owners if they charge extra fares from passengers going to celebrate upcoming Eid-ul-Azha with their near and dear ones at their village homes.
Barua for coordinated effort to ensure policy sustainability
Industries Minister Dilip Barua on Wednesday called on all the stakeholders in the industrial sector to come up with a coordinated effort to ensure good governance and policy sustainability.
Shahjahan Khan for new RMG wage by Nov
As workers unrest in the garment industry rages on, Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan has urged the government-backed wage board to finalise a new pay structure by Nov.
Advance train ticket booking
Advance train tickets for all classes will be issued between Oct 2- 6 in view of Eid-ul-Azha. Return tickets for the capital will be on sale from Oct 9 to Oct 13.
Lending rate 12 percent for onion
Bangladesh Bank has fixed the lending rate ceiling for onion imports at 12 percent.
GP launches hospitality facility at Balaka Lounge of Shahjalal airport
Private mobile phone operator Grameenphone has recently launched a hospitality facility at the Balaka Lounge of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for its Platinum Plus STAR customers.
Shipping Minister urges RMG workers to join work
Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan on Monday urged all the garment workers to get back to their work as the factories which have been shut following labour unrest reopen on Tuesday.
Committee suggests 11 measures for Bangladesh RMG units
The special inspection committee, constituted by the Bangladesh Government on May 1, 2013 to look into the building structure and environment of readymade garment (RMG) factories in the country, has submitted its report to the Cabinet Committee on RMG enlisting…