Beverage brand Pran UP has launched a campaign titled ‘Pran Khola Hashi’ to distribute iftar among street children and helpless families during Ramadan. Eleash Mridha, managing director at Pran Group, inaugurated the campaign through a programme held at Pran Centre at Badda on Sunday, said a press
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CUET holds e-document training
A three-day training workshop on e-document was organised at the initiative of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology with the aim of conducting all the official activities of the university through e-documents. Moinul Islam, dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, was chief guest at the
Remark launches cosmetics industry
Remark HB Limited has established the country’s first full-fledged cosmetics industry and skincare research centre in Munshiganj recently, said a press release. Remark wants to firmly establish its position as one of the top cosmetics and research centres globally, and it is hopeful this is a step in the right direction, according to the
French far right politician booted out of Zidane’s football club
French right-wing politician Eric Zemmour was ejected from the football training center of former French star Zinedine Zidane, The Observer reported. As France prepares for the first round of presidential elections, Zemmour toured the southern city of Marseille, stopping afterward in the football center set up by the former international in Aix-en-Provence, north of the
‘Hawa’ poster unveiled
The poster of Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s much-awaited film “Hawa” was released recently. The production revolves around the story of eight fishermen and a mysterious snake charmer, trapped in a fishing trawler without a set destination in the abyss. Written by the director with screenplay by Sukron Sahed Dhiman and Jahin Farooq Amin, the film stars ... Read more
Chhayanaut to celebrate Pahela Baishakh at Ramna Batamul
Chhayanaut will celebrate Pahela Baishakh organising cultural programmes at Ramna Batamul in the capital on April 14 after a two-year hiatus. The cultural organisation celebrated Pahela Baishakh in 2020 and 2021 organising online programmes due to the Covid situation. This year, the celebration programme will begin at 6:15 am. The announcement was made at a ... Read more
bKash incurs Tk 123cr loss in 2021
BKash, the leading mobile financial service provider in the country, posted Tk 123 crore of losses in 2021, which is 83 per cent higher than the losses it posted in the corresponding period of the past year. BRAC Bank, the majority shareholder of bKash, on Sunday disclosed the financial statements of the MFS provider in ... Read more
Singer to invest Tk 680cr in new factory
Singer Bangladesh, a home appliance manufacturer and marketer, yesterday said it is going to invest Tk 680 crore to establish a new manufacturing facility to cater to the growing demand for home appliances. Following the company’s disclosure, its shares closed 1.67 per cent higher at Tk 170 yesterday at the Dhaka Stock Exchange. Singer Bangladesh said ... Read more
Aarong opens 25th outlet in Rajshahi
Lifestyle retail chain Aarong has opened its 25th outlet on Kumarpara crossing at Boalia in Rajshahi where it is offering discounts on purchases of Tk 5,000 for a limited time. Mohammad Ashraful Alam, chief operating officer, inaugurated the outlet on Friday, said a press release. “We are happy for the fact that we will be ... Read more
Western Union, Bank Asia, SIBL launch outbound remittance service
Western Union in collaboration with Bank Asia Ltd and Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) launched outbound remittance services for the first time in Bangladesh at an event at Westin Dhaka recently. Humayun Kabir, executive director (foreign exchange policy department) of Bangladesh Bank, Md Arfan Ali, president and managing director of Bank Asia, and Zafar Alam
Six get DUJA best reporting award
A total of 6 journalists, two in Bangla category, two in English category and two for online category received Best Reporting Award-2021 by Dhaka University Journalists Association. DU vice-chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman and pro-vice-chancellor for academic matters Professor ASM Maksud Kamal handed over the awards at a programme held at
NSU students demand justice for Maisha
The students of North South University on Saturday protested against the death of their fellow in a ‘hit-and-run’ incident in the capital. Terming the death as murder, they demanded an immediate trial for the people responsible and Tk 1 crore in compensation for the family of the
Ensure water, air quality
Speakers tell workshop Waterkeepers Bangladesh Consortium held its second data validation workshop, where it presented pollution data on noise, water and air, portraying a grim scenario for the three important components of human life. The workshop was held yesterday at the auditorium of Stamford University in the capital. Prof Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder of the university’s ... Read more
Affordable drinking water for all
Water ATM opens in Rajshahi city A new water ATM system was inaugurated in Rajshahi city yesterday to provide drinking water at a low price and address the city dwellers’ problem of accessing drinking water. Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton inaugurated the system at Shahmakhdum Dargah point. Water ATM booths have also been installed in Laxmipur, ... Read more
Bakeman’s language league held at NSU
North South University’s Department of English and Modern Languages organised the prize-giving ceremony of the country’s largest Language Olympiad titled ‘Bakeman’s 2nd International Language League’ on Saturday at NSU. The programme was sponsored by Akij Bakers Limited biscuit brand
Palliative care programme inaugurated in Narayanganj
Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy inaugurated the second phase of special health care services called “Momotamoy Narayanganj” on March 29, said a press release. The core focus of the Palliative Care is “patient, not the disease” at that stage of life to offer a dignified life in those critical days by lessening the ... Read more
Climate Change : National adaptation plan in offing
Bangladesh in a draft National Adaptation Plan has proposed TK 7,306 billion investment in 15 climate programmes till 2050. The programmes included nature-based and eco-engineering interventions, agricultural investment, water sector and marine resource management in short, medium and long
Teacher ‘harassed by cop for wearing teep’
A teacher of Tejgaon College has complained that a policeman harassed and hurled abuse at her after seeing a teep on her forehead while she was going to the campus yesterday morning. When she protested, he threatened her and tried to run her over with his motorbike, she alleged. In a written complaint filed with ... Read more
Lady Gaga set to perform at Grammys,Tony Bennett will be ‘cheering’ her from home amid health struggles
Pop queen Lady Gaga will be performing at the Grammys’ stage this weekend, CBS announced on Friday. As per the announcement, that comes two days before the ceremony, Gaga will be performing a very special, musical tribute for her dedicated collaborator and legendary singer Tony Bennett. The House of Gucci star is nominated for five ... Read more
Holy Ramadan begins Sunday
The holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims engage in self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins in the country tomorrow as the new crescent moon was sighted in Bangladesh’s night sky today. Lailatul Qadr, the night of divine blessing and benediction, will be observed on the night of April 28. Taraweeh prayer will begin tonight