A group of people have received training on garment manufacturing under a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnership that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) terms ‘a big step forward’.
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LP gas price hike irks users in Khulna
Some 60,000 Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas users in Khulna region have expressed grave concern over the hike in its price just ahead of Ramadan.
Saudi Arabia extends legalisation period
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s government has extended the amnesty period till November 4 for legalization of illegal workers.
ADB DG arrives in Dhaka
DHAKA: Director General of South Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Juan Miranda arrives Dhaka on Tuesday on a two-day official visit.
Ban on ads for breast-milk substitutes in offing
The government has approved a proposal to put a ban on advertisement that promotes some baby foods as an alternative to breast milk.
2-day IBBL workshop ends in city
A two-day workshop on ‘Effective Audit Procedures’ organised by Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) ended in the capital on Monday.
Supply of essentials sufficient for Ramadan: Govt
The Ministry of Commerce has said there will be no crisis of essentials during the holy month of Ramadan as the supply and import of those remained normal in the market ahead of Ramadan.
Dhaka Chamber urges US to revive GSP
Voicing deep concern over the suspension of the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) facility to Bangladesh, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged the US government to revive the privilege.
Emerging Market Iniiative Award for Robi
Robi wins Emerging Market Initiative of the year at the Asia Communication Awards 2013. Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has been awarded the Emerging Market Initiative of the Year Award for its “BIMA and Robi – Life Insurance” service.…
‘Coins From Bangladesh’ unveiled
A book, titled ‘Coins From Bangladesh,’ a compilation of the history of coins found in this region from the ancient age to modern time, was launched here on Sunday.
FICCI stresses resolving political crisis
Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Sunday stressed resolving the political crisis in the country for attracting foreign investment.
Stocks down at opening
The share price index at the country’s both bourses — Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) –witnesses downtrend in early hours of trading on Sunday, the first trading day of the week.
China considering trade benefits for B’desh
China is considering to expand preferential trade arrangements which will cover almost 95 percent of Bangladesh goods in addition to discussing the issue of rules of origin to reduce the trade imbalance.
4-day border conference ends at Benapole
A four-day border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) concluded at Benapole in Jessore on Saturday.
Al-Arafah Bank offers scholarships to students
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) has recently provided scholarship to the students obtaining GPA-5 in S.S.C-2013 exam of Haidar Ali School And College under its corporate social responsibility, says a press release.
Feroz elected Premier Leasing chairman
ASM Feroz Alam has been elected the chairman of Premier Leasing and Finance Ltd, says a press release. He is associated with Banking and leasing business.
Press meet marking 30 years’ journey of UCB
A ‘Press Meet’ was organised at a local hotel of Dhaka on Saturday on the occasion of 30 years of United Commercial Bank Ltd (UCB). UCB managing director Muhammed Ali discussed with media the successful journey of UCB, says a…
FBCCI fears US impact on Canada, EU
More than what it means for ready-made garment exports to the US, the suspension of GSP by Washington has set off alarm bells for a different reason.
No plan to restrict BD apparel import: US
US Trade Representative Mike Froman has said that his country has no plan to restrict clothing import from Bangladesh to put extra pressure on the South Asian nation to improve its safety conditions for workers,
Imported poultry feeds ‘without tests’ risks biosafety
Experts have raised serious concerns about a recent government decision for allowing the imported poultry feeds to pass the customs check points without undergoing compulsory tests for antibiotics and melamine.
Al-Arafah Bank opens new branch in city
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) opens its 103rd branch at West Chowdhuripara, Rampura in the city recently. Bank’s chairman Badiur Rahman inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Director Abdul Malek Mollah was present as special guest.
BIA president opens non-life insurance basic course
The inauguration ceremony on basic course on non-life insurance organized by Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) was held in the city recently. 27 officers from non-life insurance companies participated in the 15th basic course on non-life insurance, says a press release.
HBFC earns Tk 152cr profit last fiscal
The Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) has earned a net profit of Tk. 151.79 crores in the fiscal year 2011-2012. During the year, the amount of loan disbursement is Tk. 294.84 crores. The amount of loan disbursed increased by…
Forex reserve crossed $15-billion this May
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserve again crossed the $ 15-billion mark, totaling $ 15,291.74 million as of 26 June this year, up from $ 14,531.42 million on 30 May.
GB Employees urge PM to stop `move to split the bank’
Suspecting trickery in the government move to split the micro-finance institution Grameen Bank (GB), its employees now seek Prime Minister’s intervention to stop it.
Don’t leave Bangladesh: FM urges OECD countries
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni has urged the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries to remain engaged with Bangladesh, including its RMG industry.
Telenor, Ooredoo win Myanmar telecom licenses
Myanmar granted licenses Thursday to Norway’s Telenor and Ooredoo of Qatar to set up the country’s first foreign-owned mobile phone networks.
Mango trading at peak in Rajshahi, C’nawabgonj
Trading of mango, the most juicy and delicious fruit of the summer season, has reached its peak in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabgonj districts vibrating the agro-based economy of the region.
Another Indian mobile vendor in for market share
Yet another Indian handset vendor has entered the Bangladesh`s mobile market with Zen Mobile by launching a series of phone’s features.
Bagladesh-India to review power initiatives
A Bangladesh delegation led by Power Secretary Monowar Islam is in the Indian capital New Delhi to what the Indian High Commission in Dhaka says “give impetus to power sector cooperation”.