GE to repower BPDB’s Ghorashal Station
GE (NYSE: GE), in a consortium with China National Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Corporation, has been awarded a US$117 million order from Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for repowering Unit 3 of the Ghorashal Power Plant, the largest power station in Bangladesh, located in the Narsingdi district. This will be the first repowering project for the country and will provide a much-needed increase in power generation capacity for Bangladesh by adding more than 200 megawatts (MW) of cleaner power to the national grid.
The project calls for repowering the existing 210 MW Power Machines (LMZ 200) steam 
COTTON USA team visits Bangladesh
A delegation of COTTON USA representing the cotton industry and National Cotton Council of USA visited Bangladesh to meet and interact with Bangladesh textile and apparel industry. The delegation members were Mr. Keith Lucas- president of Cotton Council International (CCI) and leader of the delegation, Mr. Marc Lewkowitz- CEO and president of Supima, and Mr. Bruce Atherley- Executive Director of Cotton Council International.
The delegation met with Bangladesh industry leaders at a seminar on “US & Global Cotton Outlook” where the delegates made presentation on world cotton supply, US cotton growth, 
Cardiologist Dr Akhteruzzaman passes away
Renowned cardiologist and former director of National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICBD) Professor Dr. M Akhteruzzaman passed away today at Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC). He was 74.
He left behind his wife, 3 daughters, grandchildren and a host of relatives to mourn his death.
His namaz-e-janaza will be held at Baitul Ma’mur mosque after Asr prayers. He will be buried at Banani graveyard.
Dr M A Zaman was born in an aristocratic Muslim family in Manikganj on February 21 in 1942. He stood first in final MB...
His namaz-e-janaza will be held at Baitul Ma’mur mosque after Asr prayers. He will be buried at Banani graveyard.
Dr M A Zaman was born in an aristocratic Muslim family in Manikganj on February 21 in 1942. He stood first in final MB...
Symphony smartphone at Tk 3690 by Banglalink
Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers of Bangladesh has brought Symphony V32 smartphone along with bonus internet and data bundles. The price of the handset is TK 3,690 and it is available nationwide in all Banglalink customer points, device sales outlets and Symphony outlets. Banglalink is offering this attractive bundle with the smartphone to its new, existing prepaid, call & control customers. They will get 15 GB data bonus (5 GB per month for 3 months) with the handset. Along with the data bundle, customers will also enjoy free subscription to popular VAS (Value Added Service) such as Mobile TV, RBT, Music Dhol, Boi Ghor etc. worth TK 380. To avail the data bonus customers will have to write “V32” and send to 4321. Customers will also get free c...
LG, JAAGO to build ‘LG IT Academy’
LG Electronics Bangladesh and JAAGO Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing “LG IT ACADEMY” for the children at JAAGO School on Tuesday July 19, 2016. The initiative will facilitate the children to have ICT education for competing in the digital era.
Managing Director of LG Electronics Bangladesh Edward Kim and Founder and Chairman of JAAGO Foundation Korvi Rakshand signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides in a MoU signing ceremony held in JAAGO office at Rayerbazar, Dhaka.
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travelxp on RealVU channel bouquet
RealVU opens the door to travelxp, world’s leading travel channel for the viewers of Bangladesh. RealVU, which is owned and operated by Beximco Communications Limited, is the first ever “Direct-to-Home” (DTH) service provider in Bangladesh.
travelxp’s entry in Bangladesh is a very important step for RealVU as it further expands its reach to its target viewers and caters to global citizens.
There is expectedly a lot of excitement for the viewers as one of the best travel channels in the world and Bangladesh’s first DTH service provider come together to bring the best travel content for the audiences. This alliance will give the Bangladeshi audiences a close look at some ![]()
