5b global mobile phone users in 2017
The number of mobile phone users globally will surpass five billion by the middle of this year, according to a study released Monday by GSMA, the association of mobile operators.
With populations in Asia, and notably India, on the rise, the number, which stood at 4.8 billion a year ago, should mushroom to 5.7 billion, or three quarters of the world’s population, by 2020.
Asia will account for around half total growth, according to GSMA’s ‘Mobile Economy’ report with India alone adding some 310 million new subscribers in the coming three years.
The study also showed a trend towards towards mobile broadband networks and smartphones, ![]()
BUFT, NICHE hold event on Sustainable Value Chain in RMG
BGMEA University and Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and Netherlands Initiative for Capacity Development in Higher Education (NICHE) Project/BGD-199 jointly organized a stake holders mega event on Sunday on "Engagement of Stake holders and Sustainable Value Chain in Bangladesh Garment Sector” at a Hotel Le Meridien, Dhaka on 26thFebruary 2017.
The vision of the project is to ensure a sustainable Ready Made Garment (RMG) sector in 
Bangladesh through applying Corporate Social Responsibility, Sexual and Reproductive He...
Bangladesh through applying Corporate Social Responsibility, Sexual and Reproductive He...
BHBFC holds its 446th Board Meeting
On 27th February, 2017 the 446th board meeting was held in the board room of BHBFC. Sheikh Aminuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Directors, presided over the meeting.
Members of the Board, Sudhangshu Shekhor Biswas, Additional Secretary, Finance Division, 
Ministry of Finance; Md. Akter-uz-Zaman, Additional Secretary & Member (Admin & Finance), RAJUK; Md. Jalal Uddin, Joint Secretary, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance; Shams Al Mujahid, Joint Secretary, Bank & Financial I...
Ministry of Finance; Md. Akter-uz-Zaman, Additional Secretary & Member (Admin & Finance), RAJUK; Md. Jalal Uddin, Joint Secretary, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance; Shams Al Mujahid, Joint Secretary, Bank & Financial I...
Daylong training on ‘Skills for Bankers’
IBCF Research & Training Academy arranged a daylong Training Program on “Skills for Bankers” was held on (Saturday) the 25th February, 2017 at BAB’s office, Gulshan, Dhaka. 21 Midlevel Officers of 9 Islamic Banks & having Islamic Banking Branches/windows & 1 Islamic Financial Institution took part in the workshop.
The Key resource person of the Training was Md. Fariduddin Ahmed, Former Managing 
Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. & EXIM Bank Ltd, Mr. Md. ...
Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. & EXIM Bank Ltd, Mr. Md. ...
Chemistry Olympiad concludes
The final round of 7th Bangladesh Chemistry Olympiad was held at Curzon Hall, University of Dhaka recently. Bangladesh Chemical Society with sponsorship of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized the Olympiad.
Professor Dr. A.A.M.S Arefin Siddique, Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka was the chief 
guest in the prize giving ceremony. Presided over by Abul Bashar Mia, acting president of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Professor Dr. MA Aziz, Dean, Faculty of Science, Dhaka University and Professor Syed ...
guest in the prize giving ceremony. Presided over by Abul Bashar Mia, acting president of Bangladesh Chemical Society, Professor Dr. MA Aziz, Dean, Faculty of Science, Dhaka University and Professor Syed ...
Meghna Bank inks deal with Nitol Electronics
Recently Meghna Bank Limited has signed an Agreement with Nitol Electronics in its Head Office at Suvastu Imam Square, Gulshan, Dhaka.
In the signing ceremony Mr. Mohammed Nurul Amin, Managing Director & CEO of the Meghna Bank and Mr. Arup Kumar Chaki, Chief Business Officer, Nitol Electronics were present.
By this agreement Meghna Bank Credit Card holders can avail 0% Insta-Pay EMI Facilities which shall be available at all outlets of N...
In the signing ceremony Mr. Mohammed Nurul Amin, Managing Director & CEO of the Meghna Bank and Mr. Arup Kumar Chaki, Chief Business Officer, Nitol Electronics were present.
By this agreement Meghna Bank Credit Card holders can avail 0% Insta-Pay EMI Facilities which shall be available at all outlets of N...
