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Exemplary punishment of Eakub’s killer demanded

Teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) demanded exemplary punishment on Thursday for a truck driver who killed JU student through his reckless driving. The demand came at a human chain around at 11.00 am ahead of main entrance of the campus. JU PiCOver 100 students and teachers took part the protesting programme. Later they also brought out a rally on the campus. Shahab Enam Khan, Chairman of IR, said, it is a shameful incident for our nation. Lack of proper management and reckless driving, we have lost many...

Robi, Airtel agree to merge operations

Axiata Group Berhad (“Axiata”) and Bharti Airtel Limited (“Bharti”), today signed a Definitive Agreement to merge their respective telecommunication subsidiaries in Bangladesh; namely, Robi Axiata Limited (Robi) and Airtel Bangladesh Limited (Airtel). The agreement follows the 9 September 2015 announcement of both parties entering into an exclusive discussion to explore possibility of combining the business operations in Bangladesh. Post-merger, the combined entity operating as Robi will serve approximately 40 million customers. The joint strengths of Robi and Airtel will deliver the widest mobile network

Visitors throng IBBL pavilion in DITF

Month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair 2016 is going to be concluded. The fair gets momentum during the last moments with a large presence of visitors and customers. The business companies and service providers participated in the fair are passing busy time to deliver products and services to the overflowing visitors. Like previous years, Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited is providing special services to customers and visitors at the trade fair this year by setting up an eye-catching pavilion. The customers and eager visitors thronged to the IBBL pavilion for banking services and information. The visitors are happy with banking services and information in the fair premises. Stepped into the main entrance of the trade fair, eyes stuck on IBBL pavilion, a piece of artwork

MAK Lubricants opens 2 outlets

For expansion business development and promotion better performance for the customer interest of MAK Lubricants product of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. in the Bangladesh Lube Market; two outlet of MAK Lubricants were opened on January 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Doyagonj area Ms. Lube House and Postagola area  M/s. Sony Lubricants at 4:00 pm arranged by the Chemlube Ltd. of Bangladesh. DSC_3716The Executive Director of MAK Lubricants of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Mr. K P. Chandy is open the outlet in the city. A...

Archeological practices in BD need modernisation

Renowned British archeologist David Michelmore delivered an interactive lecture at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) campus auditorium in front of attending students and faculty members. In the lecture, the veteran archeologist discussed about the rich history of Bangladesh, and opportunities for upgrade and future development of archeological practices in the country. Although Bangladeshi universities have been playing an increasingly prominent role, Archeology is still mainly the function of the Department of Archeology under the government. The lecture highlighted the positive and negative aspects of the current

Bangladesh thrives on cheap clothes

Asia is in a rut. China’s economic growth is slowing, dragging down its neighbors, and Asian supply chains have struggled as demand for their products weakens, especially in tech. But as exports slump in economies across the region, Bangladesh has just recorded its highest monthly exports in history. As Bloomberg reported, the South Asian nation brought in $3.2 billion from exports in Dec. 2015, a record for the country. The World Bank, meanwhile, predicts Bangladesh’s GDP will grow 6.7% in 2016, making it one of the world’s fastest growing economies. So what’s its secret? Insatiable global demand for cheap clothes, which made up $2.67 billion, or more than 83%, of that monthly record.
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