Garment manufacturers are confident about supplying garment products worth $8 billion a month to international buyers after Bangladesh consolidated its place in the global supply chain by remaining open for businesses even during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s bold move contrasts to many garment-producing countries that kept
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Bangladeshi cyclists set Guinness world record by cycling 160 kilometers
Four youngsters from Bangladesh set a world record by cycling 1,060 kilometers in 48 hours. They are Dravid, Tanvir, Rakibul and Alauddin members of a cycling team known as Team BDC (all Bangladeshi) in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10 December 2021,” the Guinness authorities mentioned on their website Saturday. They set a target of cycling 1,600 ... Read more
Unvaccinated 12-plus students won’t be allowed to attend in-person classes’
Cabinet Secretary says Bangladesh government has decided that the students aged 12 years and above will not be allowed in the schools and colleges across Bangladesh without Covid vaccination from now on. Cabinet secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam revealed the information in a press briefing at the secretariat after the weekly cabinet meeting on Thursday
Charge framed against Pori Moni, 2 others in narcotics case
A Dhaka court today framed charges against film actress Pori Moni and her two associates in a case filed under Narcotics Control Act. The others are Ashraful Islam Dipu and Kabir Hossain. All three, now on bail, claimed themselves innocent and demanded justice after Judge Mohammad Nazrul Islam of the Special Judge Court-10 of Dhaka read ... Read more
418 killed, 497 injured in 383 road accidents in December: report
At least 418 people were killed and 497 others were injured in road accidents across the country in December last year, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). A total of 383 road accidents took place during the period, it said. Among the deceased, 63 were women and 49 were children, according ... Read more
Brac Bank gets BB’s top SME stimulus disbursement recognition
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recognised Brac Bank for its role in the implementation of the first phase of a Covid-19 stimulus package for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises in financial year 2020-21. The government declared a Tk 20,000 crore stimulus package to help the enterprises recover from the pandemic’s fallouts. Brac Bank fulfilled an incremental ... Read more
HSBC completes first insurance backed receivables finance transaction
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh has recently completed the country’s first insurance backed receivables finance transaction for MBM Garments. This proposition has been rolled out in line with HSBC’s own receivables finance model and within local regulation, wherein the customer gets early payment against
Hasan Foez Siddique appointed new Chief Justice
Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, a senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, has been appointed the 23rd Chief Justice of the country. President M Abdul Hamid made the appointment yesterday in line with article 95(1) of the constitution as current Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain will retire today
93.58pc candidates pass SSC, equivalent exams
The results of the Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday with a pass rate of 93.58 per cent. The pass rate of SSC examination is 94.08 per cent while that of madrasa 93.33 per cent and technical 88.49 per cent. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina published the results, joining a function
Bangladesh’s bicycle exports to EU countries are on the rise amid the epidemic
Manufacturers seek cash incentive for market diversification The country’s bicycle manufacturers see additional export prospects in European countries amid the coronavirus outbreak as a rising number people on the market have started using bicycles as an alternative to public transport to maintain social distancing. Exporters said that although the country’s exports had been dismal on ... Read more
School closure disrupts education of 37 million children in Bangladesh
Says Unicef, Unesco report The education of 37 million children in Bangladesh has been disrupted due to school closures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, according to a report of Unicef and Unesco. The report titled ‘Situation Analysis on the Effects and Responses to Covid-19 on the Education Sector in Asia’ ... Read more
Gleeful reunion at Dhaka University
The Dhaka University campus was full of students as face -to -face teaching restarted yesterday after it was closed for 18 months due to the Covid 19 outbreak. The students of DU that has been vacant for a year and a half rushed now everywhere on the campus such as classrooms, libraries, seminars and cafeterias. ... Read more
DU resumes the classes on campus, RU reopens halls today
Dhaka University is set to resume in-person classes while Rajshahi University reopens the residential halls today after one-and-a-half years’ closure since March 18, 2020 due to the Covid outbreak in the country. Dhaka University academic council on October 7 decided to resume in-person classes from October 17 as per the recommendation of the Provost
Global hunger Index 2021: Bangladesh’s score now ‘moderate’
Although Bangladesh has slipped one notch from last year’s 75th position, It has been ranked 76th in the Global Hunger Index 2021 among 116 qualifying countries, with a score of 19.1, the country is still the second best performer in South Asia next to Sri Lanka (65th). Bangladesh is way ahead of Pakistan, India and ... Read more
Holders of Bangladesh passports can visit the 40 destination without a prior visa
Bangladesh passports are becoming more vulnerable in the latest edition of the Henley Passport index, the world’s most important travel document. According to the Henley Passport 2021 index released last week, Bangladesh is now ranked 108th out of 116 places in the index
Bangladeshi globetrotter’s notable visits wave the flag of Bangladesh in 150 countries
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Victory Day, Bangladeshi world traveler Najmun Nahar wanted to achieve the personal milestone of visiting 150 countries. She was able to achieve her goal as she carried out the flag of Bangladesh to 150 countries – most recently Sao Tome and Principe, an island in central Africa, where
Dr Enamul Haque passes away
Eminent actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque passed away today around 2:30 pm at his residence in Baily Road today. He was 78 years old. The news was confirmed by his daughter, renowned actress Hridi Haq. Enamul Haque was born in Feni Sadar’s Motobi
Two ends of Bangabandhu Tunnel joined beneath the Karnaphuli river
Two ends of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel were met together under the Karnaphuli river on Thursday afternoon. With the cutter of the tunnel boring machine cutting through the wall, China Communications Construction Company Limited, the contractor, and China Road and Bridge Corporation, the constructor, successfully achieved breakthrough of both tubes of the tunnel. ... Read more
Fresh makes The Economic Times Best Brands 2021 list
Leading Indian daily The Economic Times has recognised Fresh from Meghna Group of Industries as the best brand, said a press release. Fresh was recognised with the award in an online event titled ‘The Economic Times Best Brands 2021- Bangladesh Edition’ held on September
Buffet Brunch at Bahar, Renaissance Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka’s Buffet Brunch will now be a regular feature at Bahar multi-cuisine restaurant, as the perfect way to highlight the weekend options on Friday and Saturday, said a press release. After the success of their breakfast offerings, this is the upgraded version with an expanded buffet spread. There will be a dedicated egg counter ... Read more