8 projects worth Tk 10,468.24cr approved at ECNEC meeting
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a total of eight projects involving Taka 10,468.24 crore including a first revised project for constructing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over River Jamuna with an additional cost of Taka 7,046.88 crore.
The approval came from the 21st ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year held at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-E-Bangla Nagar area with ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair, reports BSS.
Women entrepreneurs in producing jute products
Bangladesh has taken a lead in women empowerment in South Asia as they are showing their competence and courage in starting new jute ventures, contributing to bringing a positive change in society.
“It gives me an immense pleasure whenever I see satisfaction in the eyes of my international buyers,” said Afsoma Asif, a middle-aged women entrepreneur who manufactures and exports diversified jute products.
Soma, who achieved Outstanding Business Woman Award for her innovation in making various diversified jute ...
Soma, who achieved Outstanding Business Woman Award for her innovation in making various diversified jute ...
PBL renovates its Dhaka Shantinagar Branch
Pubali Bank Limited (PBL) has recently renovated its Shantinagar Branch, Dhaka to greater space with a view to providing best & modern banking services to its valued customers. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury and Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Ali were present as Special Guests. Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Manager of General Services and Development Division was also present. Sultana Sarifun Nahar, General Manager 
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.
If 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...
If 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...
Bangladeshi student voices to prevent
Anti corporal punishment crusader Sir Frank Peters expressed his disappointment today upon learning the Mother Language Day celebrations at a school in which he was to be Chief Guest was cancelled.
Undaunted by the set-back, he addressed a large group of awe-struck students near the school in Laionhati (Khilgaon) and reminded them that February 21 is their day, a day to feel proud to be Bangladeshi, a day of solemn celebration.
“This is a...
“This is a...
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).
Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury on behalf of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen MP, Ho...
Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury on behalf of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen MP, Ho...
