Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.18:59 12 November 2020
Padma Oil gets new chairman
Md Abu Bakar Siddique, chairman of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), has been appointed as the chairman of the Board of Directors of Padma Oil Co Ltd.
The appointment was effective
18:59 12 November 2020
Exporters worried over lockdown in Europe to prevent second wave
Exporters are concerned because they think a prolonged lockdown may force buyers to cancel or hold up shipments of export orders, which may have a negative impact on Bangladesh’s foreign currency earnings, employment and on the banking sector as well.18:47 12 November 2020
Bangladesh may not achieve its 2021 clean energy target
The Bangladesh government`s ambitious target of generating 1152 MW power from wind energy by 2021 seems almost impossible to achieve.18:42 12 November 2020
Pneumonia kills 24,000 plus children in Bangladesh every year
Around 18 percent of children – 24,300 – in Bangladesh die from pneumonia every year before turning five. But sensitivity around this disease is still low.17:43 12 November 2020
Online conference, Folk Concert held marking 10th anniversary of Digital Centre
Today marks the 10th year anniversary of Digital Centres, which started its journey on November 11, 2010 with the aim of bringing services to the doorsteps of the people05:41 12 November 2020
Shakib still 2nd best T20 all-rounder despite a year ban
Shakib Al Hasan kept his position of the best all-rounder in ODI format of cricket, despite his one year ban05:16 12 November 2020
Teachers, staff of 4 public universities to get home loans
Authorities of the four universities signed agreements with two state-owned banks and a financial institution on November 5.01:20 12 November 2020
Global halal market ushers in hope for Bangladesh
Zafar said Bangladesh is moving forward to be a developing country from a least developed one by 202401:06 12 November 2020
Sonali Bank opens new branch at Hazaribagh
Sonali Bank Limited has opened a new branch in the capital’s Hazaribagh area00:12 12 November 2020
Tk 95cr AOL becomes Tk 522cr company in 2 weeks!
AOL, which is a producer and supplier of industrial gases, both in liquid and gaseous forms, made its debut trading at Tk 10 a share on October 25 that reached Tk 60.5 on Wednesday (Nov 11).23:56 11 November 2020
Emirates offers contactless travel experience at Dubai airport
Emirates airline has introduced an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport (DXB) offering contactless airport experience to passengers travelling from and through Dubai23:51 11 November 2020
WTO: Environment top concern in triennial review of TBT Agreement
World Trade Organisation (WTO) members adopted a timeline for the 9th review of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement under the “triennial review process”, at the meeting of the Committee on TBT held on 28—30 October23:36 11 November 2020
Udichi Canada chapter celebrates 52nd founding anniversary
Udichi is not merely an organisation for cultural activities; since its inception, the anti-communal platform has been raising its voice against all forms of social inconsistencies and discriminations – and the fight is still on23:32 11 November 2020
Bangladesh reports 19 COVID-19 deaths, 3,43,131 total recoveries
Bangladesh today recorded 19 novel coronavirus deaths and 1,733 fresh cases in the last 24 hours until Wednesday morning.22:30 11 November 2020
ICMAB celebrates Int’l Accounting Day
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) has celebrated November 10th as International Accounting Day amid enthusiasm and festivity.21:55 11 November 2020
Brexit: No tariff for Bangladeshi products in UK market
The United Kingdom (UK) has said imports from 47 of the world’s least developed countries, including Bangladesh, will not face any tariffs – supporting their economic development through business and trade.20:34 11 November 2020
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation declares 10% cash dividend
The Board of Directors of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation has recommended a 10 percent cash dividend for the 2019-20 fiscal year19:41 11 November 2020
SAIF Powertec declares 10% dividend
The Board of Directors of SAIF Powertec Limited has recommended a 5 percent cash and 5 percent stock dividend for the 2019-20 fiscal year19:30 11 November 2020
Sonali Aansh Industries declares 10% cash dividend
The Board of Directors of Sonali Aansh Industries Limited has recommended a 10 percent cash dividend for the 2019-20 fiscal year19:17 11 November 2020
Shakib passes fitness test
Bangladesh’s ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan passed the fitness test with ease on Wednesday morning ahead of a five-team T20 league starting later this month.19:00 11 November 2020
Bangladesh Services Ltd’s income drop further, offers no dividend
The Board of Directors of Bangladesh Services Ltd has recommended no dividend for the 2019-20 fiscal year18:59 11 November 2020
Data disruption: The impact of Covid-19 on inflation measurement
Lockdowns, working from home, and social distancing caused people to spend larger shares of their household budgets on food and housing, while fewer people bought nonessentials, like airline tickets and clothing18:26 11 November 2020
Biden`s transformational challenge
It’s time to exhale. Donald Trump is now a former US president. President-elect Joe Biden and his vice president-elect, Kamala Harris, have stated they will rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate change18:11 11 November 2020
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