Khulna, Dec 26 – There was no bridge on the Atharobaki River even several months ago to connect Rupsha and Terokhada upazilas. Residents of the areas had to use boats to cross the river and things were difficult in emergencies.
Category: Business
The evolution of Chinese corporate social responsibility
By Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada Glasgow/Singapore – Over the last decade, Chinese businesses have made significant strides in incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into their decision-making. But they still have a long way to go, and…
Is tech a new frontier for sustainability?
By Bertrand Badré and Philippe Heim Paris – Discussions about “sustainability” usually center on a company’s environmental and social commitments, and for understandable reasons. But the financial sector in particular should consider two other, less obvious, dimensions of sustainability. Regulatory…
Three members of same family ‘drown’ at Costa del Sol resort
Three members of the same family are reported to have drowned at a holiday resort on the Costa del Sol in Spain.
Industrial loans at max 9pc rate from all BD Banks from Jan
Dhaka, Dec 25 – All banks in Bangladesh will charge maximum 9 percent interest rate in providing industrial loans from January 1 next.
6 petrol pumps,two other orgs fined for cheating people
Dhaka, Dec 24 – The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Tuesday filed cases against eight organisations, including six petrol pumps, for cheating customers by filling their vehicles with less quantity of fuel and violating the Standards of Weights…
Dense fog halts river ferries on Shimulia-Kathalbari route
Dhaka, Dec. 24 – Ferry operation on Shimulia-Kathalbari route remained suspended since early Tuesday due to dense fog, causing sufferings to hundreds of passengers amid shivering cold.
Shams Mahmud elected DCCI President
Shams Mahmud has been elected President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for the year 2020. NKA Mobin and Mohammad Bashiruddin have been elected Senior Vice President and Vice President respectively.
Govt-run TCB to sell onion at Tk 35 per kg from Monday
Dhaka, Dec 22 – State-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will sell onion at Tk 35 per kilogramme from Monday.
Frequent bank burglaries in Comilla leave clients worried
Comilla, Dec 15 – Burglaries at two bank branches as well as an ATM booth in the district in a span of only six months have created panic among clients. Burglars took away Tk 20.33 lakh from the two bank…
How US-China trade deal achieved a little but left out a lot
Washington, (AP/UNB) December 14, 2019 – The limited trade deal that the Trump administration and Beijing announced Friday means Americans will avoid a holiday tax increase on imported toys, clothing and smartphones. U.S. farmers can sell more soybeans and pork…
Reconditioned vehicle importers for customs valuation reform
Dhaka, Dec 14 – Claiming that the existing customs valuation system for new and reconditioned vehicles is discriminatory, Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) on Saturday urged the government to reform it.
Volkswagen Group’s global vehicle deliveries up in November
Berlin, Xinhua/UNB, Dec 14 – Worldwide group vehicle deliveries of Germany’s largest car manufacturer Volkswagen rose by 5.1 percent in November year-on-year, it announced on Friday.
104 railway stations in BD closed for manpower crisis: Minister
Dhaka, Dec 13 – Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan yesterday said that 104 railway stations have been closed in the country due to manpower crisis.
IBBL opens its 353 rd Branch at College Gate of Tongi
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 353 rd Branch as College Gate Branch at College Gate, Tongi, Gazipur on 12 December 2019, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam,Managing Director & CEO of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Muhammad…
ADB trims growth forecasts as Asia’s biggest economies slow
Manila, Philippines (12 December 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia this year and next year as growth in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India is weighed down…
Keraniganj Factory Fire: Death toll raises to 9
The death toll from Keraniganj plastic factory fire climbed to nine after another victim succumbed to his injures at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday.
People who coined the phrase ‘Leave no one behind’
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The Workability International Asia will have its next annual general meeting on in Dhaka in November 2020, it was decided at a board meeting of the organisation held on 25-26 November at the Bangladesh Pratibandhi Kalyan Samity…
HC rule: Why structures on Cox’s Bazar Beach not demolished
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain in three months why it should not be directed to demolish and remove all the structures set up illegally on the sea beach…
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its…
Consolidating people’s power for development justice
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7 December 2019 – We, the representatives of CSOs of South Asia convened the South Asia Peoples Forum on Sustainable Development 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the occasion of Third South Asia Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals…
Amari Dhaka launches a New Friday Getaway
Dhaka, December 2019 – Looking for a bubble of warmth and serenity in this long grey winter. Amari Dhaka is bringing a relaxing Friday getaway for you and your loved ones. Rejuvenate with ‘Weekend Paradise’ package and enjoy 5-star comfort…
‘We all must step up’ joint action on disability inclusion
8 December 2019 – SDGs – The international community has agreed truly ground-breaking frameworks to advance the rights of persons with disabilities, including in the context of development, but there remains a significant gap between these ambitions and the reality…
Uber gets Bangladesh Road Transport Authority certificate
Dhaka, Publish Date – December 05, 2019 – Uber was granted its Ridesharing Service Provider Enlistment Certificate by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on Wednesday.
Petrol pump owners suspend strike
Petrol pump owners and workers on Monday suspended their strike until December 15 after a meeting with Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC ).
Launch attacked in Patuakhali to continue strike; 3 injured
Patuakhali, Dec 1 – Three staff of a launch were injured after water transport workers, who decided to continue their strike, attacked the vessel when it reached Patuakhali from Dhaka on Sunday morning.
First-ever 4-wheeler e-rickshaw services launched in Natore
Natore, Nov 29 – Four-wheeler electronic rickshaw and ambulance services were launched for the first time in the country to mitigate the risk of climate change effects.
Water transport workers on indefinite strike for wage hike
Dhaka, Nov 29 – Water transport workers announced an indefinite strike across the country from Friday midnight to press home their 11-point demand.
IMO lauds BD initiatives to improve ship recycling standard
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack Lim has deeply appreciated various initiatives taken by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government to improve ship recycling standards in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Water transport workers’ withdraw strike
Dhaka, Nov 28 – Following a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian at the ministry on Wednesday night, water transport workers who had declared a strike on Tuesday night withdrew their strike programme.