Wednesday, April 24, 2024

ITFC inks $1.4bn financing plan with govt for energy security

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed an annual financing plan with the government for $1.4 billion. The agreement, signed at the ITFC Headquarters in Jeddah, took place during the official visit of the high-level delegation from Bangladesh, it said ... Read more

SMAC IT launches software ‘ProFund’ to manage provident fund

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com SMAC IT Limited (SIL), a software development company, yesterday launched a provident fund management software “ProFund” as its latest product innovation in the finance management sector. The product launch ceremony took place at a hotel in Dhaka in presence of industry leaders and top finance professionals, said a press release. The ... Read more

Bangladesh Group of IABSE organises a seminar

News Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) organised a seminar highlighting the different challenges of implementing mega infrastructure projects during the pandemic situation. The seminar on “Bridges and Structures for Seamless Connectivity: A Fusion after the Pandemic” was held at InterContinental Dhaka on Saturday, said a ... Read more

GP recharge through Bkash: Customers win many prizes including 2 motorbikes

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Bkash has handed over the prizes to the motorbike winners of the “Bike Hobe Tar, Bkash Theke Grameenphone-a Sharboccho Recharge Jar” campaign. Besides, in the two-phase campaign, a total of 1,200 customers won various prizes including cashback and coupons, reads a press release. Shafayatul Islam Khan, executive vice president and Mahbubul ... Read more

BGMEA donates ambulance to support emergency health services

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has donated an ambulance to Manabik ShahajyaSangstha (MSS) to support emergency health services to people including underprivileged people in society. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan handed over the key of the ambulance to President of MSS Feroz M Hassan at a program held at ... Read more

StanChart, JBCCI, JCIAD, and JETRO to help accelerate Japan-Bangladesh partnership

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com All should work towards accelerating Japan-Bangladesh strategic partnership so that it will deepen economic cooperation, leverage the decades-long friendship and fuel growth between the two nations, according to speakers at a discussion. The event, titled “Our Shared Aspiration: Accelerating the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership”, was jointly organised by Standard Chartered, the Japan-Bangladesh ... Read more

Anwar Ispat, China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Bureau Group sign agreement

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Anwar Ispat, a steel manufacturer in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Bureau Group (CRCC-BEBG), an international construction company. The Hatikumrul Interchange project, a flagship initiative in Bangladesh’s infrastructure development, aims to revolutionise transportation networks by improving connectivity and facilitating smoother traffic flow. With a total ... Read more

BGCCI concludes 21st AGM and elected M Maksud as the new president

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) held its highly anticipated 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 May, with the participation of the esteemed BGCCI Executive Board and a large number of its valued members. The event proved to be a significant milestone for the chamber, showcasing the continued ... Read more

wagely, Shadhin to provide smartphone EMI facility for RMG workers

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com wagely and Shadhin Fintech have announced the launch of an exciting new initiative that will allow EMI purchases for Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) workers for the first time. This innovative partnership aims to digitally empower workers in the RMG industry by offering them affordable access to smartphones, allowing them to make ... Read more

WhatsApp brings ‘screen sharing’ feature for users

Tech Desk : dhakamirror.com A new report has surfaced online revealing that the Meta-own platform WhatsApp, known for being one of the best messaging apps is developing a new feature which will enhance the the video calling experience on the app. According to WaBetaInfo, the instant messaging app is releasing a screen-sharing feature as well ... Read more

5 Bangladeshi films going to London’s Rainbow Film Festival

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The 24th edition of the Rainbow International Film Festival is going to kick off in London, UK, on May 28 at the Genesis Cinema on Mile End Road, East London. The festival has been organised by the Rainbow Society. Alongside screening 45 films from different countries across the world, five films ... Read more

Inter Milan clinch Champions League spot with win over Atalanta

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Inter Milan secured their spot in the next season’s Champions League with a 3-2 victory over Atalanta, displaying good form ahead of the final of Europe’s top club competition. Inter had an astonishing start with Romelu Lukaku and Nicolò Barella goals within three minutes, then Lautaro Martinez sealed the 3-2 win ... Read more

PSG win record 11th French league title

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a record 11th French league title after a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg on Saturday. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi scored the opener in the 59th minute at Strasbourg’s Meinau Stadium. The Paris giants moved four points clear of second-place Lens with a match left in the league. PSG ... Read more

Bashundhara Kings make it four in a row

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bashundhara Kings became the first team in history to lift four consecutive Bangladesh Premier League titles when they beat Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra 6-4 in their second-leg match at the Bashundhara Sports Complex in the city on Friday. Kings also won the titles in the previous three editions of the league ... Read more

Bangladesh to get $100,000 from World Test Championship

Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Cricket Board will receive $100,000 from the ICC World Test Championship, the smallest fraction of a total prize purse of $3.8 million, alongside New Zealand, Pakistan and West Indies. Bangladesh finished in ninth position among nine teams in the Championship, the final of which will be played at The Oval, ... Read more