Nat’l high school programming contest at CoU
Targeting the high school students to make them competent in the information communication and technology sectors with the slogan 'Let them know, show yourself off', the National High School Programming Contest 2016, organized by the Information and Communication Technology Division (ICT) of Bangladesh government and powered by Robi Axiata Ltd. held with a befitting manner at Comilla University on Tuesday. The department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of the university conducted the program. Professor Dr Md Ali Ashraf, Vice-chancellor of Comilla University inaugurated the ceremony in the morning.
New project to trace Bangladesh shrimp back to farm
Consumers of shrimp farmed in Bangladesh may soon be able to trace the origins of what they are eating back to the producer, thanks to an e-traceability system launched by WorldFish. The system, including a new mobile application, is part of a five-month pilot to try out digital traceability in the shrimp sector under the USAID-funded Aquaculture for Income and Nutrition (AIN) project, writes Kate Bevitt, WorldFish.
As part of the pilot project, 300-500 farmers will be connected to a collection center at Borodanga, southern Bangladesh, where the bulk of the country’s shrimp exports are produced.
Modi, Hasina to launch power supply, Internet gateway
Palatana power plant to supply 100 MW to Bangladesh from Mar23 Tripura to supply power to Bangladesh from Bijoy Dibosh Tripura to supply 100 MW of power to Bangladesh Delhi, Dhaka to ink deal for 100 MW power to Bangladesh VHP leader warns Modi, Tripura CM to stop infiltration of Bangladeshis or lose chairs
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wil...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wil...
Better Work Bangladesh evaluates progress
In its first stakeholders and buyers forum in Dhaka on March 6 and 7, Better Work Bangladesh took stock of progress made and discussed the future direction and activities of the initiative, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on its website.
The events saw dialogue on the Better Work programme and its partnerships, achievements and challenges as it seeks to improve working conditions and competitiveness in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector.
Taking part in the two day event were some 200 members of ...
Taking part in the two day event were some 200 members of ...
NBR for reforming VAT to uniform rate system
Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Nojibur Rahman recently (Monday) said the NBR has now no choice but to implement the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act. The Chairman said global policy on finance and trades have been undergoing reform in terms of capacity building to ensure sustainable development of economy. Taking consideration of the reforming policy of G-7 and China, NBR is willing to take partnership with stakeholders like ICAB to generate more revenues through change of its revenue collection policies, he added. Change is permanent, NBR value this phenomenon and come up with policy reform initiatives to create a revenue culture in the country, he said.
NRBCB Board recommends 9pc dividend
Recently the Board of Directors of NRB Commercial Bank Limited in its 41st meeting approved the Audited Financials and recommended 9% dividend for the year ended on 31st December 2015, for the upcoming 03rd AGM of the Bank.
Among others, the Signing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Bank Engr. Farasath Ali, Vice Chairman Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury, Directors Mr. Firoz Haider Khan, Mr. Mohammed Adnan Imam,FCCA and Mr. Rafikul Islam Mia Arzoo.
Managing Director and...
Among others, the Signing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Bank Engr. Farasath Ali, Vice Chairman Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury, Directors Mr. Firoz Haider Khan, Mr. Mohammed Adnan Imam,FCCA and Mr. Rafikul Islam Mia Arzoo.
Managing Director and...
