India, BD launch survey in enclaves over nationality
India and Bangladesh on Monday launched a joint survey to record the “choice of nationality” of 51,584 people in 162 enclaves in each other’s territories ahead of the July 31 integration of the land with the respective mainland under the historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA).
Officials said 50 teams began the survey in 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh while 25 teams went inside India to carry out the identical task in 51 enclaves in India.
They are expected to complete the survey by July 23. The launch of the survey comes exactly
Indian BSNL announces telecom link with BD soon
Weeks after signing of an agreement by New Delhi and Dhaka on telecommunication links, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Saturday announced that work will start this week to operationalise the system.
“Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is likely to start work next week to link Akhaura with International Gateway for Internet Service (IGIS) at Cox’s Bazar (in southeast Bangladesh),” BSNL’s chief general manager (NE one circle) D. P. Singh told reporters on Saturday.
In the presence of visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendr...
In the presence of visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendr...
Food for Hungry makes lasting impact in Bangladesh
“Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach him to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” That’s a philosophy Food for the Hungry follows in their various programs, and so far, they’ve been proven right.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a community called Dumni has been continuing the work started by FH five years ago, including various savings and care programs. Since 2010, when the community was graduated from the program, locals have been able to sustain and expand each program within the community.
Currently there are 43 ...
Currently there are 43 ...
OECD upgrades BD country rating by one notch
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has upgraded its rating for Bangladesh, in a move that should make it easier for local entrepreneurs and banks to secure credit, the country’s central bank governor said on Sunday.
Atiur Rahman said the decision was made at a meeting of the Swiss Export Credit Agency last 
week, which he attended.
He said the OECD, an international group that promotes policies aimed at improving the economic and social well-bring of people around the world, ha...
week, which he attended.
He said the OECD, an international group that promotes policies aimed at improving the economic and social well-bring of people around the world, ha...
IBBL Branch holds discussion on Ramadan
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Head Office Complex Branch organised a discussion on ‘Role of Mahe Ramadan in purifying wealth and soul’ at the branch premises on (Sunday) 5 July 2015.
Muhammad Abul Bashar, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank was present in the program as chief guest. The program was addressed by Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan FCA and Abdus Sadeque Bhuiyan, Deputy Managing Directors.
Presided over by Zafar Alam, Executive Vice President and head of the Branch Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Yousuf addressed on the topic. Customers and...
Muhammad Abul Bashar, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank was present in the program as chief guest. The program was addressed by Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan FCA and Abdus Sadeque Bhuiyan, Deputy Managing Directors.
Presided over by Zafar Alam, Executive Vice President and head of the Branch Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Yousuf addressed on the topic. Customers and...
SJIBL holds discussion on Ramadan, hosts Ifter
Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd (SJIBL) organized a Discussion on the significance of Mahe Ramadan and Ifter Mehfil on Sunday (5th July 2015) in a city hotel.
In the Ifter Mehfil Begum Matia Chowdhury, MP, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Begum Meher Afroze Chumki, MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Member of the Parliament, Secretary, Business Leaders, MD and Chairman of different Banks’, Member of Civil Society, Clients of the bank and different works of people were present. It has been urged to almighty Allah for the welfare of the Nation in the Ifter Mehfil.
