Bangladesh ranks 36th in inclusive development index
World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2017 said that India, with a score of only 3.38, ranks 60th among the 79 developing economies on the IDI (inclusive development index), despite the fact that its growth in GDP per capita is among the top 10 and labour productivity growth has been strong.
China is placed 15th; Nepal is 27th, Bangladesh 36th while Pakistan is at 52nd place on the index.
The report said that poverty has also been falling, albeit from a high level. On the other hand, 
Fitch affirms Bangladesh at ‘BB-‘; Outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bangladesh's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-'. The Outlooks on the Long-Term IDRs are Stable. The Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'BB-' and the Short-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency IDRs at 'B'. KEY RATING DRIVERS Bangladesh's ratings balance strong foreign-currency earnings and high and stable real GDP growth against weak structural indicators, significant political risk and weak banking-sector health. Bangladesh's external finances are supported by comfortable and gradually rising foreign-exchange reserves, amounting to USD32.1bn in December 2016 (7.9 months of current external payments, compared with 4.4 months f...
#HeForShe for workplace gender ratio
Bikroy increased its female employee ratio from 29% to 36% in 2016 as part of its commitment to the UN Women-led #HeForShe campaign. Earlier in 2016, the online marketplace was a signatory of the UN Women-initiated solidarity campaign for WEPs to establish gender parity. Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), is a global initiative developed in collaboration between UN Women and the UN Global Compact to raise awareness against gender disparity and leverage women empowerment.
Jahanara Alam, Captain, Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team was invited to head one of the 
Education UK Exhibition in city from Jan 26
The 19th annual Education UK Exhibition will take place at the British Council, Dhaka University Campus office at Fuller Road for individuals who want to find out how an education experience in the UK will prepare them for an exciting career and give them a competitive edge in the global marketplace. The Exhibition is slated to take place on January 26 and 27 (Thursday and Friday) 2017.
Twenty-one globally renowned UK institutions will participate in the biggest UK education exhibition in Bangladesh. Students are encouraged to come with photocopies of their academic 
Putra stadium now renamed Axiata Arena
Leading Asian telecommunications group, Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) recently introduced Axiata Arena, Malaysia’s first corporate named stadium, in partnership with Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia. In a 10-year partnership, Axiata has secured the exclusive sponsorship of Putra Indoor Stadium to jointly work on the redevelopment and modernisation of the national venue.
Through the corporate partnership, Axiata Arena is set to be the crown jewel of KL Sports City, the redevelopment of the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex, when it reopens in July 2017. 
SJIBL distributes slankets at Rangunia, Ctg
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. (SJIBL) distributed Blankets among the winter hit poor people at Talimul Quaran Madrasha at Rangunia in Chattagram.
The Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd (SJIBL) Mr. Farman R Chowdhury 
distributed Blankets among the winter hit poor people as a part Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the Bank.
Among others the Former Mayor & President of R...
distributed Blankets among the winter hit poor people as a part Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the Bank.
Among others the Former Mayor & President of R...
