Major powers turn the screws for Iran nuclear deal
Foreign ministers from major powers were set Thursday to turn the screws on Iran to finalise a historic nuclear deal on the eve of a deadline to present it to US lawmakers.
If the US Congress does not receive the text by early Friday morning Vienna time—midnight in Washington—it makes the approval process longer and potentially more problematic.
But despite this pressure, and almost two weeks of talks in the Austrian capital, it is unclear whether an accord aimed at ending a 13-year standoff can be sewn up at all, let alone in time, AFP reports.
EU parliament backs reform of carbon market
The European Parliament approved plans to overhaul the Europe Union’s carbon market, a key part of strategies to curb the EU’s global-warming emissions.
Under reforms due to take effect in 2019, the Emissions Trading System (ETS) will set aside a portion of carbon credits if the surplus of emission allowances on the market exceeds a certain threshold, reports AFP.
The reserve will then be put back onto the market if prices recover.
The Market Stability Reserve (MSR) “is a crucial building block to help ensure that CO2 (car...
The reserve will then be put back onto the market if prices recover.
The Market Stability Reserve (MSR) “is a crucial building block to help ensure that CO2 (car...
VAT Day tomorrow
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is observing VAT Day tomorrow (Friday) and the VAT Week from July 10-16 for the fifth consecutive year.
“Pay the VAT timely to contribute to the development of the country” is the main message of this year’s VAT Day and VAT week.
State minister for finance and planning MA Mannan will launch the day’s programme by inaugurating a colourful rally at 9 am at the NBR Bhaban, which will end in front of the National Press Club in the capital city.
Like previous years, the programme of the VAT Day and the VAT Week will also...
State minister for finance and planning MA Mannan will launch the day’s programme by inaugurating a colourful rally at 9 am at the NBR Bhaban, which will end in front of the National Press Club in the capital city.
Like previous years, the programme of the VAT Day and the VAT Week will also...
Shajgoj promises to cater demand for beauty tips
After working for about ten years in the telco industry, Nazmul Sheik, co-founder of Shajgoj, was eager for a fresh challenge. At the time he was stationed in Nigeria as a consultant with MTN, Africa’s largest telecommunications provider, and earned a decent salary. Despite a fairly luxurious lifestyle and strong career growth prospects, Sheik felt his job was boring and mundane. His home country of Bangladesh was experiencing a spurt of economic growth and Sheik was convinced there were opportunities waiting for him. He soon quit his job to move back home.
Midland Bank opens branch at kamarpara
Midland Bank Limited opened its 13th branch at Kamarpara in Turag, Dhaka on Monday (6th July, 2015.)
Nilufer Zafarullah, MP, Vice Chairperson and Abdul Majid Mondol, MP, Director of the Bank 
jointly inaugurated the branch. Managing Director and CEO Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman and Deputy Managing Director Khondokar Nayeemul Kabir were present on the occasion.
Clients, businessmen, number of local elites, Md. Shakhawat Hossain, FAVP and Head of Kamarpara Branch and other high officials of the Bank were also present on the occasion.
The ceremony started with monaj...
jointly inaugurated the branch. Managing Director and CEO Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman and Deputy Managing Director Khondokar Nayeemul Kabir were present on the occasion.
Clients, businessmen, number of local elites, Md. Shakhawat Hossain, FAVP and Head of Kamarpara Branch and other high officials of the Bank were also present on the occasion.
The ceremony started with monaj...
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.
