Attempt to make Guinness World Record by jumping from 41,000 feet
Ashik Chowdhury, a professional skydiver, is all set to jump from 41,000 feet holding aloft the Bangladesh flag in an endeavor to set a new Guinness World Record. United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) will be sponsoring the skydiver in this attempt.
It was revealed during a press conference organized by the skydiver himself at the Economic Reporters Forum-ERF on 21 May 2024. Ashik Chowdhury spoke at the press conference.
As shared during the press conference, themed as “The highest ever skydive with a flag” the jumping event will be...
As shared during the press conference, themed as “The highest ever skydive with a flag” the jumping event will be...
President, PM greet Buddhist community on Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, the largest religious festival of the Buddhist community, being observed today across the country.
On the occasion of the Buddha Purnima, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in separate messages greeted the members of the Buddhist community as well as the countrymen.
In his message, President Shahabuddin said Buddha Purnima is a holy religious festival related to the birth and attaining supreme enlightenment and great passing away (Mohaporinirvana) of Gautam Buddha.
He said Gautam Buddha always sought welfare for mankind and he tried his best to make the whole world a peaceful and prosperous.
The President said Buddha disseminated the message of equity and friendship during his entire life...
Alamgir Chairman, Azmir, Sultana Vice Chairman
In the 2nd phase of the 6th upazila election, the Chitalmari upazila election was completed in a breath-taking environment, ending all speculations centered on the election of Chitalmari Upazila of Bagerhat.
In this election, the current Chairman Ashok Kumar Baral and the founder President of Chitalmari Awami Jubo League and former GS and VP of
In this election, the current Chairman Ashok Kumar Baral and the founder President of Chitalmari Awami Jubo League and former GS and VP of CSE Shariah Index revised
The CSE Shariah Index (CSI) has been reviewed and revised on the basis of the performance of the CSE-listed companies. The new index will be effective from May 23, 2024. CSE Shariah index (CSI) is reviewed twice in a year.
The new 06 companies which have been included are Asiatic Laboratories Limited, Baraka Power Limited, Far Chemical Industries Limited, Legacy Footwear Limited, Rahima Food Corporation Ltd and United Power Generation & Distribution Company Limited. On the other hand, 05 companies i.e., ACI Formulations Limited, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC, Saiham Cotton Mills Ltd., Square Pharmaceuticals PLC., and Standard Ceramic Industries Limited were excluded from the previous list.
In the revised CSE Shariah Index, 126 listed companies out of 382 listed Companies have bee...
Unfair clauses for equal opportunity in public procurement urged to remove
The government should remove discriminatory tax structure for the local companies to ensure level playing field for all domestic and foreign firms in the public procurement process, said speakers at seminar on 12 May, Sunday. They came up with the observations at the seminar titled “Public Procurement Act-Challenges and Opportunities’ organized by International Business Forum of Bangladesh at its conference room in city.
Speaking as chief guest, State Minister for Planning Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker said the current gove...
Speaking as chief guest, State Minister for Planning Md Shahiduzzaman Sarker said the current gove...
