The National Logistics Policy 2024 is a pivotal step for Bangladesh to enhance its position in the global market and spur economic development. It’s aligned with our ambition to become a ‘High-Income Country’ and evolve into ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041. The policy aims to lower business costs, boost exports, and integrate into the Global Value Chain (GVC), which are essential for building a ‘Smart Bangladesh’. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mohammad Tofazzel Hossain Miah, highlighted these objectives at a seminar hosted by the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The event, titled “National Logistics Policy 2024 of Bangladesh: From Policy Framework to Execution,” took place on Tuesday, 25th June 2024, at The Westin Dhaka.
The seminar brought together...
Hundred percent people of Rajshahi city and its adjacent municipalities will come under the supply of drinkable water as Rajshahi Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (RWASA) is implementing a project to this end.
The water treatment project will be completed by 2027 with the main thrust of ensuring water quality and meeting the water deficit. Upon successful implementation of the project, 20 crore liters of purified water will be supplied to the targeted beneficiaries every day.
The drinkable water will be supplied to the people of Rajshahi city and its surrounding Naohata and Katakhali pourashava.
Jamuna Bank has been awarded as one of the Best Climate Focus Banks & Financial Institutions in Bangladesh at the 24th National Renewable Energy Conference and Green Expo 2024 organized by University of Dhaka and Greentech Foundation.
Md. Prashant Samir, Head of Credit Risk Management Division accepted the award on behalf of Jamuna Bank.
DU's Institute of Energy and GreenTech Foundation Bangladesh jointly organised the two-day conference, titled, "Investing in Renewables: Fuelling the Climate Revolution".
In the opening ceremony, Honorable Foreign Mi...
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. has been awarded as “Best Climate Focus Bank” in Bangladesh in recognition to be one of top ten banks in sustainability rating by Bangladesh Bank in 24 National Renewable Energy Conference and Green Expo-2024.
The Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka and GreenTech Foundation jointly organized the award giving ceremony in the Senate Hall in 23
rd May 2024. The Deputy Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. Mr. Imtiaz U. Ahmed received the award in the program. The program was chaired by Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar, Pro...
Due to the government's commitment and the multifaceted reform initiatives undertaken by Harunur Rashid Mollah, the Managing Director of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, customers of Titas Gas are set to experience significant improvements shortly. To ensure uninterrupted gas supply for its customers, Titas Gas has already launched several small, medium, and large projects. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Minister of State for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu, as well as Petrobangla's Chairman Zanendra Nath Sarker and Titas Gas's Managing Director, various measures have been taken to make the energy sector more customer-friendly.
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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...
