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May Day observed with solemnity    

The historic May Day has been observed in the country on Thursday as elsewhere across the world with a fresh vow to establish the rights of workers. The May Day, also known as International Workers’ Solidarity Day, commemorates the historic uprising of working people in Chicago, USA, at the height of a prolonged fight for an eight-hour workday. The day is a public holiday. may_dayOn the occasion, the Labour and Employment Ministry brought out a rally around 7am from Shram Bhaban, which ended in front of the Jatiya Press Club after parading...

Compliance not possible without factory relocation   

Stating that ensuring the compliance is not possible without the relocation of poorly-equipped factories, business leaders at a meeting here on Wednesday suggested the government set up an industrial zone with all utility services either near Chittagong or Dhaka for shifting the RMG factories. “Many of our garment factories are now facing difficulties in ensuring compliance. It’s not possible to ensure that in all factories with the existing infrastructures. The government can set up an industrial zone either near Chittagong or Dhaka where there are gas, power and other facilities to relocate the factories so that they can ensure the compliance,” said former FBCCI president Anisul Haq.

BD’s foreign, domestic policies influenced by India: US    

While appreciating Bangladesh’s counterterrorism efforts as there had been no major terrorist incidents in 2013,  the United States in its ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2013’ says the country’s foreign and domestic policies are heavily influenced by the region’s major powers, particularly India. “In past years, the India-Bangladesh relationship has provided openings for transnational threats, but the current government has demonstrated its interest in regional cooperation on counterterrorism” says the report released on Wednesday. Lauding its counterterrorism measures, the report says, “The (Bangladesh) government’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts have made it more difficult for transnational terrorists to operate in or use Bangladesh territory.”

CIPFA innovative training partnership in Bangladesh  

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) launched a new training partnership with LCBS Dhaka, a major training provider in Dhaka on Wednesday. The partnership, founded at a special ceremony in Bangladesh’s capital, continues the growth of CIPFA’s international public financial management training provision. Guest speakers at the event included the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Robert W Gibson, the CEO of LCBS Dhaka, M AKalam and chief guest, the Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh, Masud Ahmed. Mr Ahmed was also elected as an honorary member of CIPFA at the event, in recognition of his ongoing commitment to improving public financial management.

AIBL new Branch at Gouripur, Comilla  

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) has opened its 111th branch at Maa Complex, Eidgah Road, Gouripur Bazar, Daudkandi, Comilla on Wednesday (30 April 2014). Vice Chairman of Board Executive Committee of the Bank Alhajj Abdul Malek Mollah inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest. 20140430 - AIBL Gouripur Branch PressManaging Director of the Bank Md. Habibur Rahman presided over the ceremony and delivered the welcome speech. The occasion was addressed by Founder Chairman of the Bank Alhajj A Z M S...

NRBCB opens 13th Branch at Gorai  

The 13th branch of NRBCB (NRB Commercial Bank Ltd) was inaugurated at Gorai,Mirzapur, Tangail. ASM Bulbul, Additional Managing Director of the bank  inaugurated the branch on Wednesday (30 April, 2014). IMG_0206The inaugural ceremony was attended among others by the Deputy Managing Director Md Sohaib Ahmed, Senior Executive Vice President Arif Mohammad Sahedul Haque, Senior Executive Vice President Hamidul Haque Khan Murad, Vice President Md Mosthaque and Head of Branch Mir Abubakar Siddique. Many...
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