Bangladesh lagging on energy, water, says UN
A United Nations study released on Friday shows that Bangladesh has the highest rates – among 11 Asian countries surveyed – of people lacking access to electricity, clean water and sanitation.
The 2014 UN World Water Development report, titled Facing the Challenges, ranks Bangladesh below countries including Myanmar, Indonesia and Cambodia in access to the essential services. The study uses data collected in 2011.
“This report points out the existing problems,” Engin Koncagul, a UN World Water Assessment program officer, said on Friday. “Water and energy is very critical for sustainable development … from all [population] segments.”
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IBBL Executive Dev Program held
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organized Executive Development Program (EDP) at Muhammad Younus Auditoriam of IslamiBankTower on Sunday.
Presided over by Mohammad Adbul Mannan, Managing Director of the Bank, Prof. Dr. Abdulhameed Fouad Al-Khateeb, Director of IBBL and representative of Arabsas Travel & Tourist Agency, KSA presented key discussion on `Measure Twice, Cut Onec’, while Dr. Areef Suleman, representative of Islamic Development Bank and Salauddin Ahmed, representative of Kuwait Finance House ...
Presided over by Mohammad Adbul Mannan, Managing Director of the Bank, Prof. Dr. Abdulhameed Fouad Al-Khateeb, Director of IBBL and representative of Arabsas Travel & Tourist Agency, KSA presented key discussion on `Measure Twice, Cut Onec’, while Dr. Areef Suleman, representative of Islamic Development Bank and Salauddin Ahmed, representative of Kuwait Finance House ...
Airtel launches 3G in Bogra
Airtel Bangladesh Limited, the fastest growing telecom operator in Bangladesh, has started its 3G service in Bogra. Md. Shafiqur Reza Biswas, Deputy Commissioner, Bogra officially inaugurated Airtel’s 3G service as the Chief Guest through a video call from Bogra with Airtel’s CEO and Managing Director, Chris Tobit at Dhaka.
Md. Shafiqur Reza Biswas, Deputy Commissioner said “We are immensely pleased at the introduction of Airtel’s 3G services in Bogra. We are hopeful that Airtel’s 3G services will enable growth and development of communication and connectivity in the region which will bring significant changes in the education and economy here.”
DHL signs deal with AIBL
DHL Express, the world's leading express company, has recently signed an agreement with Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited (AIBL), to provide international express delivery to the bank and its customers.
An official corporate signing ceremony took place between DHL Express Bangladesh and Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited at the head office of AIBL. The agreement was signed by Desmond Quiah, Country Manager, DHL Express Bangladesh and Md. Habibur Rahman, Managing Director, AIBL on behalf of their respective organizations.
Robi launches flagship Samsung Galaxy S5
Robi Axiata Ltd, the country’s fastest growing mobile operator, and world’s No. 1 Smartphone seller Samsung, is jointly launching Samsung Galaxy S5 in Bangladesh soon.
Robi and Samsung will also organize exclusive launch events to introduce the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. Officials from both companies have signed a strategic partnership in this regard recently.
Commenting on the partnership, Robi Managing Director & CEO, Supun Weerasinghe, said “as a c...
Commenting on the partnership, Robi Managing Director & CEO, Supun Weerasinghe, said “as a c...
Democracywatch organizes day-long youth festival
Democracywatch on Friday organized a day-long youth festival named Connecting Youth for Nation Building (CYNB) to support the network of youth groups working for a better future at its premises in the capital.
This follow-up event spins off as a se quell of 2013’s ‘Role of Constitution in NationBuilding’ (RCNB) training program commenced on 1st September, 2011 under the endorsement of Democracywatch and American Centre, Bangladesh.
The RCNB program sustained during January - September in 2013.
The event has spawned the buzzards of its re...
The RCNB program sustained during January - September in 2013.
The event has spawned the buzzards of its re...
