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Tk 5,906cr project to repair rural infrastructures

The government today approved a Taka 5,905.59-crore project to conserve the rural road network system by rehabilitating the roads, bridges and culverts affected due to cyclone Amphan, excessive rain and the recent flood. The approval came from the 15th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY21) which was also the 48th ECNEC meeting of the current government, report BSS. [caption id="attachment_27932" align="alignright" width="534"]                                             ...

SJIBL holds 797th Executive Committee meeting

The 797thmeeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of ShahjalalIslami Bank Limited (SJIBL) held recently at Corporate Head Office of the Bank by maintaining proper hygiene and social distance.

On the other hand, a few number of Director of the Bank &member of the Committee participated in this meeting through digital platform (with a Video Conference). The meeting was presided by Dr. Anwer Hossain Khan, Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Bank. The members of the Committee discussed various...

34th CACCI conference held virtually

With the theme ‘Achieving Sustainable Growth in a Turbulent and Disruptive Global Market’, the 34th CACCI Conference that took place virtually on 30th October Friday; featured speakers exchanging views on current trends, challenges, and uncertainties in the global market and geopolitical landscape, as well as the role of governments and businesses in mitigating global disruptions on the economy and business operations. Dr. Sangita Reddy, FICCI President; Mr. Samir Modi CACCI President; Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Mr. Abdul Abiad, Director, Macroeconomic Research Division, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank; and

Digital economy a prerequisite to make Digital Bangladesh

Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) organized the “Kickoff Workshop” on "Promoting Democratic Participation in the Digital Economy (PDPDE) Project virtually today the October 14, 2020. 

The Project is funded by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and today’s workshop was facilitated by Ms. Selima Ahmad MP- President-BWCCI. Mr. M A Mannan MP, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Planning, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was the Chief Guest joined over phone from the hospital despite of his physical sickness. Among other distinguished participants, the program was successfully held with the virtual and delightful  presence of Dr. Khandokar Azizul Islam, Additional Secretary, ICT Division...

FAO Asia-Pacific regional conference first time in Dhaka

Bangladesh is going to host the 36th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) the first time since it joined the organisation in 1973.

FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque revealed the information at a views exchange meeting with journalists after the 3...

FACTORING – Int’l Trade Finance for Bangladesh

International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) organized a webinar on “FACTORING - International Trade Finance for Bangladesh” held on Monday, 31 August, 2020 via ZOOM virtual conference.

Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Economic Affairs Adviser to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh graced the webinar as Chief Guest. Thompson Lui, Regional Manager, South and Southeast Asia, Facilitating Open Account - Receivables Finance, Factoring Chain International (FCI), The Netherlands was present as Guest of Honor. The Keynote Paper Presenter presented by Dr. Prashanta Kumar Banerjee, Director (Research, Development & Consultancy), Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM).