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Saudi-bound passengers to get refund

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will refund to its passengers who, bought tickets for traveling to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah or tourism purposes, as the Saudi government has imposed a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims and tourists to stop the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom. bimanIf the passengers want to travel to Saudi Arabia after withdrawal of the ban, they would be able to get seats, subject to availability, said a Biman press release on Thursday, reports BSS. However, the passengers who have work permits or employmen...

PBL honoured with plaque by Centre for NRBs

Pubali Bank Limited (PBL) has been honoured with plaque entitled `Top Ten Remittance Award’ for remarkable support service to increase the flow of inward foreign remittance and ‘Branding Award 2019’ for outstanding services and participation to increase the economic image of the country in abroad from the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Centre for NRB_PubaliManaging Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury on behalf of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen MP, Ho...

Global virus emergency as death toll gets larger

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat posed by the disease, but revised its risk assessment after crisis talks. “Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a briefing in Geneva on Thursday, reports AFP. “We must all act together now to limit further spread… We can only stop it together.”

PBL signs deal with BSHL

An agreement between Pubali Bank Limited (PBL) and Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Ltd (BSHL) has been signed recently. Ashim Kumar Roy, DGM & Head of Cards of Pubali Bank Limited and  Al Emran Chowdhury, Director & CEO of Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Ltd. signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Pbl Agreement with BS HospitalMd. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO and Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd.; E...

Survey at sub-registry offices from next year

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has initiated a move to scrutinize the proper use of Electronic Tax Identification Number (ETIN) while buying or selling of flats and land as well as to ascertain the actual value of those. nbr 222The income tax officials under various intelligence units of different tax zones would conduct surveys at the sub-registry offices from the beginning of the next year to this end. Talking to the BSS, NBR member (tax survey) Meftah Uddin Khan said that the ETINs are not often shown properly while...

Light Engineering product of 2020

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the 25th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF), announcing the “Light Engineering” as the “Product of the Year” for 2020. “As a part of export policy, we are declaring “Light Engineering” as the product of 2020 aimed at encouraging the product based export while we are calling for more investment,” she said, reports BSS. PM-TradeThe premier said this while opening the month-long DITF-2020 jointly organised by Commerce Ministry and Export Promotion Bureau at Banga...
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