Dhaka, Jan 06 – More than 61 (61.07%) percent of the newly elected lawmakers, at least 182 of 298 for the 11th parliament are from the business community, Civil society platform Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) said at a press conference…
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A business model for sustainability
by Paul Polman London – In a recent report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that without “rapid and far-reaching” changes to how land, energy, industry, buildings, transport, and cities are managed, the damage to our planet could…
Bluefin sold for $3 million in 1st 2019 sale at Tokyo market
Tokyo, Jan 5 (AP/UNB) — A 612-pound (278-kilogram) bluefin tuna sold for a record 333.6 million yen ($3 million) in the first auction of 2019, after Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market was moved to a new site on the city’s waterfront.
Amari Dhaka’s cascade lounge new Good Morning breakfast
Dhaka, December 2018: Amari’s Lobby Lounge Cascade announces the launch of its new Good Morning Breakfast Menu.
Improvement of ease of doing business urged
Dhaka, January 3 – Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday called for effective and essential reforms to attract investment and improve the ease of doing business in Bangladesh.
Huawei promises highest level of cyber security
Huawei Technologies’ rotating Chairman Guo Ping said the Chinese tech giant’s revenue in 2018 is expected to be US$108.5 billion, up 21 percent year-on-year.
IBBL inaugurates 342nd branch at Panchlaish in Chittagong
Dhaka, Dec 26 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Panchlaish Branch as its 342nd branch on Wednesday, 26th December 2018 at SFA Tower, Probortok Morh, Panchlaish, Chittagong.
Islami Bank Bd Board meeting held
Dhaka, Dec 24 – A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 24 December 2018 Monday at Islami Bank Tower.
100MW solar farm for Chandpur: BEZA, JPL sign MoU
A $180 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Joules Power Limited (JPL) on Monday to set up a solar farm in the Chandpur Economic Zone.
Our hearts now get closer, Chinese envoy on Dhaka-Beijing ties
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo on Monday said his country wants to give a further push to broaden people-to-people contacts with Bangladesh taking the mutual bilateral relations to a newer height.
Transport ministry bans all vehicles on roads on 30 Dec
Dhaka, Dec 23 – The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges has imposed a ban on all kinds of vehicles including motorcycles on the December 30 general election day. The ministry issued the communiqué on this on Sunday.
Worker killed in N’ganj boiler blast, 4 hurt
A worker was killed and four others suffered injuries as the boiler of a re-rolling mill exploded in Pagla area of Fatullah on Wednesday morning.
Flights suspended at Gatwick airport
Flights have been suspended at Gatwick airport following sightings of drones being flown close to the airfield. The problems began at about 21:00 GMT on Wednesday and the runway was closed all night, grounding outbound flights and forcing inbound planes…
178 businesspersons get CIP award
The government on Tuesday honoured 178 businesspersons with Commercially Important Person (CIP) cards for their outstanding contributions to the economy of the country in 2016.
Security worries hobble ambitions of China tech giant Huawei
While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant’s ambition to be a leader in next-generation telecoms is colliding with security worries abroad.
Garment owners urge workers not to be misled by rumors
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Siddiqur Rahman on Saturday called upon the garment workers not to be misguided by the rumours spread by conspirators.
Himalayan nation Nepal gets first modern train tracks
The competition between two Asian giants, India and China, for influence over tiny Nepal is yielding a bonanza in the form of the Himalayan mountain nation’s first modern railway — and possibly more to come.
25pc Khulna brick kilns illegal
More than one-fourth brick kilns in Khulna district are operating illegally as 45 of them did not renew their licences.
High Court bans mobile phone call rate hike
Dhaka, Dec 13 – The High Court on Thursday imposed a ban on hiking the mobile call rate and charging subscribers for dropped calls.
Canadian ex-diplomat detained in China, official confirms
A former Canadian diplomat has been detained while visiting Beijing amid a dispute between the two counties over Canada’s arrest of a Chinese executive at the request of the United States.Canadian Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale on Tuesday confirmed the…
Khulna-Kolkata train incurs loss Tk 6 lakh on each trip
Although one year has passed, the ‘Bandhan Express’ running between Bangladesh and India has been incurring a loss of around TK 6 lakh on each trip for not having sufficient number of passengers.
Indian rupee hit by central bank chief’s shock resignation
India’s currency slumped one day after the abrupt resignation of the country’s central bank governor. The Indian rupee fell 1.2% against the US dollar and stocks were also lower as investors reacted to his departure. On Monday, Urjit Patel resigned…
Big economic option to clean up industries: Bertrand Piccard
Bertrand Piccard, Solar Impulse Foundation A UN Goodwill Ambassador and the first person ever to complete a round-the-world flight powered by solar energy, he launched a project to collect 1000 green and profitable solutions so the private sector had no…
Fashionably sustainable plus shaping Cop24 outcome
The apparel industry has a climate problem and it wants to do something about it. In fact, textiles, it has been suggested, cause more carbon emissions than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Now global fashion brands are joining to…
‘Going green’ is good business: Private sector at COP24 meet
Businesses across the world should no longer be viewed solely as greenhouse gas emissions culprits, but more as indispensable partners for climate action, who stand to increase profits from “going green”. That was the key message as the United Nations…
Workshop on Audit for IBBL Officers inaugurated
Dhaka, Dec 10 – The Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated a workshop on `Effective Audit Conduction and Compliance in Banks’ on 8 December 2018, Saturday at IBTRA Hall room.
IBBL gets ICMAB best corporate award
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has achieved ICMAB Best Corporate Award. JQM Habibullah, FCS, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank received the crest from Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, MP at the ICMAB Best Corporate…
12 dead in bank robbery attempts, police shootout in Brazil
At least 12 people, including two children, were killed Friday when police engaged in a shootout with bank robbers, according to authorities in northeastern Brazil.
Cop24: Sharing the roads and Adapting to Climate Change
Dec 7 – Look at any highway in just about any city during rush hours — bumper-to-bumper traffic everywhere. But on closer inspection, many cars have only one occupant. But what if there were better forms of sharing and carpooling.…
Flower parade held to promote Bangladesh’s flower industry
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) arranged a flower parade in the city on Friday, 2nd day of the three-day International Flower Exhibition and Conference.