Book sale in Ekushey Book Fair this year is jumping day by day as a result of introducing digital payment system, sellers of different book stalls at the fair ground said.
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Work on world’s tallest tower continues after Saudi corruption purge
Construction of the world’s tallest skyscraper in Jeddah is going ahead, the head of the consortium behind the $1.5bn project said, despite the detention of some businessmen backing the plan in Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on corruption. His comments were a…
Dhaka-Delhi to open more border haats
Bangladesh and India have agreed in principle to set up more border haats (markets) along the common borders of the two countries in future considering the local demand.
Fox still expects to win Sky takeover
The Murdoch-controlled 21st Century Fox has said it continues to expect UK approval of its Sky takeover, despite a provisional finding that the deal was not in the public interest. Chief executive James Murdoch said the firm was working with…
This Valentine’s Day at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka: Imagine spending Valentine’s Day in a romantic setting that not only enthralls your partner but also manages to pamper every bone in your body with luxury and opulence. Be it a simple dinner date, a weekend stay away from…
Japanese company del meet IBBL senior executives
Dhaka, 06 Feb – A delegation of Japanese company Sadoshima Corporation, ready in joint investment in Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited financed Jalalabad Metal Limited, paid a courtesy call with the Senior Executives of the Bank on 5 February 2018 at…
Tap tourism opportunities in OIC thru joint efforts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said tourism is one of the areas where Islamic countries can work together to explore greater opportunities and potentials.
Dhaka becomes OIC City of Tourism
Dhaka is chosen as the “City of Tourism” for 2019 by the tourism ministers of the OIC member state at the closing session of the 10th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) in the capital.
Islami Bank inaugurates Cash Waqf campaign
Dhaka, 05 Feb – With the slogan “Unlimited Welfare on Perpetual Deposit” Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has formally inaugurated the ‘Cash Waqf Campaign’. Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO of the bank inaugurated the campaign as the chief…
Net Neutrality: Trump’s deregulation sets digital giants free
The current querelle on net neutrality offers a telling example of how self-regulation could be the “evil” of the Internet rather than its “panacea” if it alone sets the rules.
IBBL awarded SAFA first prize for corporate governance
Dhaka. 04 Feb – South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) awarded 1st prize to Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited in Corporate Governance. The award was handed over at a ceremony in Kathmadnu, Nepal.
Trade Fair fetches export order of $1.6 billion
Dhaka, Feb 4 – After a four-day extension, the closing ceremony of the 23rd Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF-2018) was held at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Sunday. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed who was the chief guest of the…
Int’l firm may dig out info on money laundered from BD
Dhaka, 04 Feb – The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is planning to appoint an international accounting firm to dig out information about money laundered from the country, said NBR chairman Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan.
OIC Tourism Ministers’ meet in Dhaka 5-7 Feb
Tourism ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will gather here on February 5-7 to talk about tourism potential among 57 member states and discuss ways to contribute better to their economies.
FDI flows fell by 16% last year, says UNCTAD
Geneva, 25 Jan (Kanaga Raja) – Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 16% in 2017, to an estimated US$1.52 trillion, with the slump in FDI flows to developed countries being the principal factor behind this global decline, the UN…
IBBL opens agent banking outlet at Narayanganj
Dhaka, 30 Jan – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking outlet at S.S. Shah Road of Bandar Upazila of Narayanganj on 29 January 2018. Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the outlet as…
IBBL best corporate in Banking sector
Dhaka, 29 Jan – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieved the First Position as the Best Corporate in the Banking Sector (Private Commercial Banks-Islamic Operation) of ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2016 conferred by The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh.
Inefficient air-conditioning leaves Asean freezing in the tropics
A new whitepaper on cooling in Southeast Asia finds low public awareness around the importance of energy-efficient cooling for reducing pollution and fighting climate change, and its implications for a more sustainable future for the region.
Novo Air adds aircraft to its fleet
Novoair, country’s leading private airline, has added another 68-seater ATR 72-500 model aircraft to its fleet, raising its aircraft number to five. The aircraft landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:50am on Monday, said a press release.
Bangladesh bank talks tough against loan defaulters
Central bank has sounded tough against perennial loan defaulters.“Legal actions will be taken against those borrowers without any bias if they again become defaulters,” – was the response of Bangladesh Bank governor when journalists asked him on Monday about the…
Dhaka for Jakarta’s help to be Asean dialogue partner
Bangladesh has sought Indonesia’s support in favour of Bangladesh’s request for Sectoral Dialogue Partnership with Asean. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her government’s keen interest to intensify trade, economic and regional peace and security partnerships with Asean countries and sought…
ভোক্তা ও নাগরিক সমাজের করনীয় নিয়ে মতবিনিময় সভা অনুষ্ঠিত
চট্টগ্রাম, ২৮ জানুয়ারী – সরকার দেশের ক্রেতা-ভোক্তাদের স্বার্থ সংরক্ষনে ভোক্তা সংরক্ষন আইন ২০০৯ প্রণয়ণ করেছেন, যেখানে মানুষ এসএমএস, মেইল ও ফোনে বা চিটি প্রেরণ করে প্রতারিত বা ভোগান্তির শিকার হলে আইনী প্রতিকার পেতে পারেন। আর অভিযোগ প্রমানিত হলে জরিমানার ২৫…
Four jar-water producing factories sealed off
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) sealed off four jar-water producing factories apart from slapping a Tk 2 lakh fine on them in the city’s Mohammadpur area on Sunday.
IBBL MD gets Best Banker of the Year Award
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu hands over ‘Best Banker of the Year’ Award to Md. Abdul Hamid Miah, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited in the ‘Arthakantha Business Award 2017’ program recently.
Padma Bridge 2nd span Installation again Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 26 – The 2nd span of the much-hyped Padma Bridge could not be installed between pillars 38 and 39 on Saturday.
Dhaka’s commuters show a strong preference for trains
Masudul Hoque, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Jan 26 – Many people who travel between capital Dhaka and neighbouring towns are increasingly using trains as traffic congestions on city roads and those in adjacent areas have become unmanageable.
This Valentines at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, 25 Jan – This year Amari Dhaka has created an opportunity for one special couple to experience the most extravagant and unique date of all, a real Cloud Number 9 experience on top of the city. For the first…
CEE Group acquires 50th renewable energy power project
Hamburg, 24 Jnsusty (PresseBox) – The Hamburg-based CEE reaches a new milestone – with its latest acquisition, the asset manager has increased its portfolio to 50 wind and solar farms. The total capacity of all renewable energy sources under the…
Gremeenphone offers new call tariff
Grameenphone Ltd. introduces a new call tariff for customers. With this offer all Grameenphone customers (excluding MyPlan and Business Solution post-paid users) can enjoy an attractive call tariff of 0.5 paisa per second.
Russia exporting 6 SU-30 fighters to Myanmar
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-27/30/35 Flanker family continues to rack up export successes in Asia, with Myanmar being the latest regional country to acquire the combat-proven jet.