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Dhaka, Monday


25 November 2024


What did the WTO do in 25 yrs? What does it need to do?

What did the WTO do in 25 yrs? What does it need to do?

Speakers also said reform must be made a priority to make WTO “fit for purpose” for trade in the 21st century

20:40 20 November 2020

WITSA recognises Nagad for innovation in fintech

WITSA recognises Nagad for innovation in fintech

It is the first digital financial service of Bangladesh to win this award.

19:51 20 November 2020

Women hit hard by Covid-19 impact on garment sector

Women hit hard by Covid-19 impact on garment sector

A drop in women’s employment will not only impede their economic and social empowerment, but will also give rise to a shortage of experienced, loyal and skilled workers in the industry, says the ILO country director.

19:34 20 November 2020

Time is ripe for innovation in the world of sovereign debt restructuring

Time is ripe for innovation in the world of sovereign debt restructuring

When corporations have too much debt and need to restructure i, creditors often end up exchanging bonds or loans for stocks

19:31 20 November 2020

Joe Biden wins Georgia...finally!

Joe Biden wins Georgia...finally!

US Presidential candidate Joe Biden has finally won Georgia and 16 of its electoral votes

16:56 20 November 2020

Boosting Bangladesh-Japan trade: Tripartite MoU on the cards

Boosting Bangladesh-Japan trade: Tripartite MoU on the cards

A tripartite MoU to be signed on November 22

04:04 20 November 2020

Continued strong policy action to combat uncertainty

Continued strong policy action to combat uncertainty

As G20 leaders meet virtually this week, the global economy faces a critical juncture. Countries have started to climb back from the depths of the COVID-19 crisis.

02:11 20 November 2020

Stocks end the week mixed amid volatility

Stocks end the week mixed amid volatility

Dhaka (Nov 19, 2020): Dhaka stocks ended mixed amid volatility in the final session of the week.

The broad index started the day on a negative note, falling nearly 20 points

02:05 20 November 2020

Telecom companies lost 3 lakh internet users in October

Telecom companies lost 3 lakh internet users in October

The country`s total mobile internet users crossed the 10-crore mark for the first time in September.

01:41 20 November 2020

Pubali Bank offers loans to buy properties from Anwar Landmark

Pubali Bank offers loans to buy properties from Anwar Landmark

Consumers will get easy loans from Pubali Bank if they want to buy flat, plot, office or commercial spaces of Anwar Landmark.

01:31 20 November 2020

PM to address the nation on Saturday evening

PM to address the nation on Saturday evening

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Saturday evening on the occasion of the Armed Force Day 2020.

00:32 20 November 2020

BUILD lauds central bank for easing forex regulations on trade

BUILD lauds central bank for easing forex regulations on trade

All exporters will be allowed a maximum of 210 days to bring their export proceeds into the country.

00:32 20 November 2020

Standard Chartered, Robi launch co-branded credit card

Standard Chartered, Robi launch co-branded credit card

Standard Chartered Bank and Robi Axiata Limited have recently launched a co-branded credit card to provide innovative services to enterprise business customers

00:14 20 November 2020

Mask up as Covid’s second wave looms large: PM
Wealth has little value to Covid, she says

Mask up as Covid’s second wave looms large: PM

Talking about the coronavirus vaccine, she said research works are going on in various parts of the world. "Bangladesh will get the vaccine once it is ready as the government is paying in advance," she said.

23:49 19 November 2020

WB to grant $100mn to improve basic services in Cox’s Bazar

WB to grant $100mn to improve basic services in Cox’s Bazar

The Washington-based multilateral lender said service delivery will be improved through installing mini-piped water supply schemes, point water sources, and rainwater harvesting systems, along with household toilets and community toilets in the Cox’s Bazar district.

23:08 19 November 2020

78% female RMG workers now maintain proper menstrual hygiene

78% female RMG workers now maintain proper menstrual hygiene

71% reported employing active family planning strategies

23:07 19 November 2020

DU student rape: Lone accused Majnu gets life term

DU student rape: Lone accused Majnu gets life term

A tribunal in Dhaka on Thursday sentenced   lone accused Md Majnu to life term imprisonment in a case over the rape of a Dhaka University student in the city’s Kurmitola area on January 5.

23:02 19 November 2020

Covid-19: Bangladesh records 2,364 cases, 30 deaths

Covid-19: Bangladesh records 2,364 cases, 30 deaths

Amid a rising trend in both the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths, Bangladesh recorded 30 more deaths in 24 hours until Thursday morning, raising the death toll to 6,305.

22:48 19 November 2020

Industrial policy should be reformed to facilitate business: Kama

Industrial policy should be reformed to facilitate business: Kama

State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Thursday underscored the need for reformation of export-import, banking and industry policies for the betterment of the local industries.

22:22 19 November 2020

Lub-rref’s IPO proposal gets BSEC nod

Lub-rref’s IPO proposal gets BSEC nod

Lub-rref (Bangladesh) Ltd has received a green signal from Bangladesh Securities Exchange Commission (BSEC) regarding its initial public offering (IPO) proposal

21:49 19 November 2020

British Council is hiring in Head of Education post

British Council is hiring in Head of Education post

British Council is hiring in Head of Education post in its Dhaka office

21:44 19 November 2020

Save the Children hiring Deputy Director for MaMoni MNCSP

Save the Children hiring Deputy Director for MaMoni MNCSP

Save the Children is looking for a Deputy Director for Program Implementation of its MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project (MaMoni MNCSP) initiative

21:09 19 November 2020

WEF awards Denim Expert, Green Delta Insurance for sustainability

WEF awards Denim Expert, Green Delta Insurance for sustainability

The Switzerland-based non-governmental organisation also gave both companies honourable mention in the Excellence in Sustainability category.

20:42 19 November 2020

Fakhrul in quarantine as his relative found Covid positive

Fakhrul in quarantine as his relative found Covid positive

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has gone into quarantine as one of his relatives who stays in his Uttara residence tested positive for coronavirus.

20:34 19 November 2020