The government has decided to allow public transport services to resume operations in city corporation areas from Wednesday as the country passes a weeklong lockdown enforced to curb Coronavirus transmission.
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Shop owners, workers’ demo protesting closure of markets
Shop owners and employees of New Market and adjacent shopping malls staged demonstrations for the second consecutive day on Monday protesting the closure of shopping malls
Shammilita Parishad wins BGMEA election
The Shammilita Parishad led by Managing Director of Giant Group Faruque Hassan won the biennial election of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2021-23 term.
US-Bangladesh Business Council to be launched April 6
Dhaka, Apr 4 : US Chamber of Commerce will virtually launch US-Bangladesh Business Council on Tuesday to strengthen the trade, commerce and investment relations between the two countries.
Premier Bank Ltd signs MoU with I-Clique Solutions Ltd
Mr. Golam Awlia, Additional Managing Director, The Premier Bank Limited and Mr. Mohammad Salahuddin, Managing Director, I-Clique Solutions Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Dhaka bans passenger entry from Europe, 12 other countries
In an effort to contain Covid-19 in the country, the civil aviation regulator on Thursday banned the entry of passengers from all European nations, except the UK, and 12 other countries
Covid surge: Tourist spots in Sylhet closed for 2 weeks
All tourist spots in Sylhet district have been shut down for the next two weeks to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus, officials said Thursday.
50pc passengers in public transports: Commuters stage demos
Commuters staged demonstrations after blocking road in the city’s Nilkhet area as they failed to board buses and other public transports after the government’s directive to carry 50 percent passengers in public buses to check Covid transmission.
President Abdul Hamid for checking cheating in e-commerce
Mentioning e-commerce as an important sector, President Abdul Hamid stressed the need for strong monitoring and control to prevent cheating by a handful of people so that the expansion of the sector does not stop in any way.
BB reserve heist case, report submission deferred again
A Dhaka court on Wednesday fixed May 23 to submit the investigation report in the case filed over Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place 2916.
IBBL holds Doa Mohfil marking its 38th founding anniversary
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a Doa program on the occasion of its 38th founding anniversary on 31 March 2021, Wednesday at Islami Bank Tower.
Vessels to ply at half capacity, fares to be increased
Dhaka, Mar 31: Vessels will carry passengers half of their capacities and maintain health guidelines to curb the transmission of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Dhaka raises fare of buses to run at 50% capacity
In the wake of growing Covid-19 cases, the government has increased the fares of public transport by 60 percent across the country.
Anjan Chy, Mofizur Rahman elected President, SG of AOAB
Dhaka, Mar 27 : Newly elected committee of Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) has taken over the charge for 2021-2023.
IBBL holds discussion, Doa on 50th anniv of Independence Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion meeting and Doa marking the 50th anniversary of Independence and National Day on 26 March 2021, Friday at a virtual platform.
IBBL inaugurates Gausul Azam Avenue Sub-branch
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Gausul Azam Avenue Sub-branch under Uttara Branch, Dhaka on Wednesday, 24 March 2021.
Close shops by 8 pm: Mayor Taposh
Dhaka, Mar 24: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh has urged the shopkeepers and owners of business establishments to close those by 8 pm to prevent the transmission of Covid-19.
IBBL Board meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 at a virtual platform.
Seize the moment to recover, rebuild better: UN deputy chief
Confronting major setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic, countries in Asia and the Pacific “must now seize the moment” to rebuild and recover better together
Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar train service expected to tourism prospects
Dhaka, Mar 23 : Unveiling a fresh route with the potential of attracting both foreign and domestic tourists, the government is set to launch a Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar train service at the end of next year.
IBBL signs MoU with Titas Gas
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited on 21 March 2021, Sunday.
Tk 150 discount coupon on Add Money from Bank/Card to bKash
To celebrate Independence Day, bKash offers the customers to avail Tk 150 discount coupon upon doing bank to bKash or card to bKash Add Money of Tk 1,000 or more.
Premier Bank 6th FACD-CAB, International Education EXPO 2021
A two-day international education fair titled “Premier Bank 6th FACD-CAB, International Education EXPO 2021” ended in InterContinental Dhaka, Saturday.
Amin Ullah, Khalilullah new BFFEA president, sr vice president
Dhaka, Mar 12: Md Amin Ullah and M Khalilullah have been elected president and senior vice president of Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exports Association (BFFEA) for the term of 2021-2022. BFFEA Election Board announced the result at the Annual General Meeting…
Seven countries urge WTO DG to hold direct talks with Big Pharma
A group of seven countries – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Turkey, Chile and Colombia has urged the WTO Director-General Ms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to conduct discussions directly with vaccine developers and manufacturers.
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 10 March 2021, Wednesday at a virtual platform.
Down in Hell
The lack of oxygen and dust make it hard to breathe. I have no idea how deep this shaft goes – hundreds of feet? More? If there is a Hell this must be what it feels like.
Dhaka for greater intra-OIC trade, contract farming
Dhaka, Mar 9 : State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has proposed increasing intra-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) trade and initiating contract farming among OIC Member States in Africa.
The Case for 12-year transition period for graduating LDCs
The LDCs have upped the ante on their request at the WTO that LDC-specific support measures must be extended for a period of 12 years for those countries graduating from the LDC category
City Bank partners with Microsoft to enable its employees
The City Bank Limited has partnered with Microsoft to facilitate its employees with the necessary digital platform to enable them to work from home conveniently.