The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Martin Holtmann as the new country manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Based in Dhaka, Holtmann will focus on developing new opportunities for private sector investments and increasing IFC’s impact investments as the region recovers from
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TVS Raider motorcycle now in Bangladesh
TVS Motor Company, an Indian multinational automotive company that manufactures two-wheelers and three-wheelers, launched its feature-rich TVS Raider in the 125cc segment for young customers in Bangladesh. It has an LCD digital speedometer, 3Vi-Touch Start, animalistic LED headlamp and first-in-segment under-seat storage, a press release said
Give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs
Analysts urge banks at EBL roundtable Banks should take initiatives to give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs by simplifying the loan application process, analysts said yesterday. They came up with the recommendations at a roundtable on “Financial Inclusion for Women’s Economic Empowerment”, organised by Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) to celebrate
Over 11 million girls may never go back to school after pandemic: Unicef
As the world enters the third year of Covid-19 pandemic, “true” recovery must be gender equal, Unicef said in a statement on International Women’s Day today. “COVID-19 is devastating the lives of girls. Ongoing school closures, economic stress, and service disruptions are putting the health, wellbeing, and futures of the most vulnerable girls at
Int’l Women’s Day today
Bangladesh celebrates International Women’s Day today as elsewhere in the world to mark women’s enormous contribution to humanity with the theme ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.’ The day comes at a time when the country is going through rising violence against women, including rapes, and high incidents of child marriage
Fresh Tissue launches free breast screening
Meghna Group of Industries brand Fresh Tissue has launched a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign titled ‘Fresh Bangladesh’. Fresh Tissue will conduct free breast screening activity under a doctor and a sonologist in different districts of Bangladesh marking International Women’s Day 2022 , said
Editors’ council: Mahfuz, Hanif elected president, secretary
The Editors’ Council in a meeting on Sunday formed its new executive committee with The Daily Star editor and publisher Mahfuz Anam as the president and Bonik Barta editor and publisher Dewan Hanif Mahmud as the general secretary for a two-year term. Among other office bearers, New Age editor Nurul Kabir and Bhorer Kagoj editor
Dakhil exams to begin June 19, Alim Aug 22
This year’s Dakhil examinations, equivalent to the Secondary School Certificate examinations, are likely to begin on June 19 and Alim examinations, equivalent to the Higher Secondary Certificate examinations, are likely to begin on August 22. Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board revealed the dates through
APAN53 int’l conference begins today
A five-day international conference titled ‘Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN53)’ will begin today to share the experience of the representatives from 30 countries working in education and research sectors, according to a press release. More than 300 representatives of the countries are expected to join the five-day
Standard 4G internet speed stil shadowy
Mobile users in Bangladesh are suffering from slower data speed despite the launch of fourth-generation (4G) technology four years ago, as operators have failed to ensure the minimum internet speed set by the regulator. During the drive-tests last year, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) found that the mobile operators could not maintain the minimum speed ... Read more
5G auction on March 31
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will hold the spectrum auction for fifth-generation (5G) mobile and internet connectivity on March 31 and give the telecom operators 6 months to roll out the service from the day of the auction. The operators have to submit an application by March 14 for attending the
Hero MotoCorp unveils new brand ‘VIDA’ for electric mobility
In keeping with the pursuit towards its vision –Be the Future of Mobility –Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, unveiled Vida, Powered by Hero, a brand-new identity for its emerging mobility solutions, including upcoming electric vehicles, said a press release. Introducing Vida, Powered by Hero at a one-of-its-kind Carbon Neutral event
28 Bangladeshi stranded sailors reach Romania from Ukraine
The 28 rescued Bangladeshi crew members, who crossed border into Romania from Ukraine, are heading towards the country’s capital Bucharest. “They are coming to Bucharest in two buses that we rented for them,” The Daily Star quoted Bangladesh Ambassador to Romania, Daud Ali as saying at
IRD launches ‘Prize Bond Result Inquiry Software’
The Internal Resources Division of the finance ministry on Saturday launched an online software named ‘Prize Bond Result Inquiry Software’ to popularise prize bonds across Bangladesh. People can find out the result of the draw of prize bonds worth Tk 100 easily to get access to the software by browsing www.irbd.online
Furryghor: A foster home for your furbabies
Furryghor, the first-ever boarding house for pet animals in Bangladesh, where a person can keep their cats and dogs temporarily with safety and security maintaining hygiene, began its journey at Mirpur Zoo Road in Dhaka city. The founding owners of Furryghor said that they felt the urge to set up a boarding house for pet ... Read more
DUAA to honour 100 posthumously
Dhaka University Alumni Association is going to accord posthumous honours to 100 dignitaries to celebrate 100 years of the university. They will be awarded at the DUAA’s get-together held at central playground of Dhaka University on March 12. DUAA is observing the centenary with the theme: “Dhaka University
Chakaria Tragedy: Raktim Shil’s last rites held
The sraddha (last rites) of Raktim Shil, the sixth brother who died in the tragic road accident in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria upazila, was held yesterday. After fifteen days of fighting for his life, he succumbed to his injuries on February 22. Raktim used to run a small grocery shop at Cox’s Bazar’s Ramu upazila, said ... Read more
City corporations to oversee construction
Says LGRD minister about buildings in capital, gives directives to tackle Aedes The government is planning to involve city corporations to check whether building owners have constructed their establishments at designated locations, following approved designs. Rajuk, however, will approve the designs, as usual. Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tazul Islam said this
Bangladesh loses 7b working hours yearly for global warming: Study
As heat and humidity levels rise throughout the day because of climate change, Bangladesh is losing around 7 billion working hours annually due to extreme heat exposure, a new study reveals. If the global temperature increases by 1 degree Celsius, the country could lose approximately 21 billion working hours, said the study, conducted by researchers ... Read more
Collateral-free loans made available for digital SMEs
There’s some good news for small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) based online as Shakti Foundation, a microfinance intuition, has joined hands with Delivery Tiger, a courier and parcel service platform, to disburse collateral-free loans among them, including F-commerce companies. Shakti Foundation and Delivery Tiger collaborated to launch the