Pay commission likely to be announced today
The government is likely to announce a Pay Commission on Sunday for recommending raising the salaries and allowances of the government officials and employees, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said.
“We won’t be able to constitute a permanent Pay Commission, and Pay and Services Commission right now because there is a need for enacting law for this. We’re now forming a Pay Commission, which will be a temporary one,” he said.
The Finance Minister was talking to the media after attending a grand rally and reception accorded to him by the Bangladesh Audit and Accounts Officers Council and Auditors Welfare Association at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) on Friday morning.
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Dhaka can benefit from Indo-Pacific economic corridor: US
Bangladesh can benefit greatly from the establishment of an Indo-Pacific economic corridor if it can overcome the troublesome legacy of its past and come together around a democratic political transition in the coming months, said an US official.
“Bangladesh, where I was earlier this week, stands to benefit greatly from the establishment of an Indo-Pacific economic corridor if it can conquer the divisive legacy of its past and come together around a democratic political transition in the coming months,” said US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal.
Biswal, who had been on a three-day visit here last week, made the remark at her swearing-in ceremony in Washington on November 21, according to the US State Department.
First Division Chess League kicks off
The games of the First Division Chess League-2013, organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation began on Friday at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.
Mokaddes Hossain inaugurated the event while the Joint Secretary Shamim Khan, Executive Member LN. Majibur Rahman Howlader and FM Saif uddin Lavlu were present in the inauguration, says a press release.
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Mokaddes Hossain inaugurated the event while the Joint Secretary Shamim Khan, Executive Member LN. Majibur Rahman Howlader and FM Saif uddin Lavlu were present in the inauguration, says a press release.
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Airtel launches Young Leader Program 2013
Airtel Bangladesh Ltd, one of the fastest growing mobile service providers in the country, has announced the commencement of its flagship management trainee program titled ‘Young Leader’ (YL) for the year 2013.
The coveted YL program at Airtel identifies top talent from premier business schools to groom them into future business leaders. The Young Leaders are provided with periodic leadership inputs and an accelerated career track, mentoring them every step of the way. The company started this young leader hunt in 2011 and selected 3 young leaders. In 2012 the YL selection process was even more rigorous and out of 13,280 applicants only 7 were selected.
Robi holds workshop to empower agri sector thru’ mobile tech
Robi Axiata Ltd has recently organized a workshop with agro-experts on how mobile technology could be used to empower farmers.
The workshop was designed to create a bridge among Agro-stakeholder in the value chain to appreciate what defines an average farmer and how ICT could be used to create a sustainable link between the two.
Speaking at the event, Robi Chief Markets Officer, Pradeep Shrivastava, explained that the objective of the discussions was to highlight the impact of mobile phones on agriculture and rural development. “Robi is one of the operators in Bangladesh to offer information and advice on a fingertip which has the potential to empower rural Bangladesh and enhance with work and lives of millions in the farm sector. Realtime information such as weather and yield can...
VLCC organizes cycle-o-thon to promote anti-obesity movement
Premier wellness brand VLCC organized a first-ever Cycle-o-thon in the city on Friday to promote active and healthy living, as part of its Anti-Obesity Drive initiative.
The Cycle-o-thon, which started at 10am from VLCC’s Slimming, Beauty and FitnessCenter at Dhanmondi and end at the company’s Center at Gulshan, flagged off by noted mountaineer Musa Ibrahim, the first Bangladeshi Mount Everest conquerer.
VLCC gifted T-shirts to the first 100 people who register for the Cycle-o-thon. Free VLCC service vouchers would be distributed to ...
VLCC gifted T-shirts to the first 100 people who register for the Cycle-o-thon. Free VLCC service vouchers would be distributed to ...
