USAID Supported Sisimpur Wins Prestigious Telly Award for “Introducing Julia”

bKash relaunches digital payroll for sustainable RMG ecosystem

bKash has relaunched its digital payroll solution to facilitate automated, easy, fast and affordable salary disbursement along with building a sustainable financial ecosystem for RMG workers.

রোববার, ৭ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৯:০৯

Walton MD to ensure suitable environment for future generations

Bangladeshi electronics giant Walton has firm determination to build a suitable environment for future generations. In this regard, Golam Murshed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited, has taken various steps through his initiative 'Better Bangladesh Tomorrow'.

শনিবার, ৬ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৭:২২

Lockdown severely disrupts livelihood among vulnerable population

The livelihood of the urban slum and rural households in Bangladesh was gradually recovering since it was severely hit by the first lockdown in April 2020, but the latest lockdown has reversed the recovery trend—finds the fourth round of the livelihoods survey, a joint initiative of BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), and Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC).

বৃহস্পতিবার, ৪ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৫:৪১

U.S. Embassy funds research and restoration of SM Sultan`s works

In Landmark Three-Year Initiative, U.S. Embassy Funds First Ever Research and Restoration of SM Sultan’s Work  In honor of 20 years of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation and Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee, the United States is partnering with the Bengal Foundation to fund the study and restoration of SM Sultan’s paintings. 

মঙ্গলবার, ২ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৯:১৭

Walton MD sets generous example recruiting disabled persons

Setting-up a generous example towards society, Golam Murshed, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, recruited six physically challenged persons. They have been recruited under the initiative of 'Better Bangladesh Tomorrow' launched by the Walton MD. Walton will gradually employ more physically challenged people to the organization.

মঙ্গলবার, ২ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৮:৫৬

Country’s 8 EPZs come under Corona vaccination program

The 8 EPZs under Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) have come under the Corona vaccination program. Uttara EPZ started the vaccination program among the workers yesterday (01-11-2021) as 8th EPZ.

মঙ্গলবার, ২ নভেম্বর ২০২১, ১৮:৪৯

Bangladesh is deeply committed to the principles of human rights

“Bangladesh is deeply committed to the principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms which is reflected in our engagements with the human rights mechanisms of the UN” said Ambassador Rabab Fatima while addressing at the General Assembly Friday (October 29). 

শনিবার, ৩০ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ০৮:৪৬

Recognizing the Vital Role of Information Commission

Bangladesh NGOs for Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) organized a discussion meeting in collaboration with the Information Commission on 28 October

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৮ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:২৫

Bangladesh-Belgium to commence Foreign Office Consultations 

A Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a Bilateral Consultation Mechanism between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs,

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৮ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:০৮

USA donates additional 3.5 Mn Pfizer Vaccines to Bangladesh

Latest U.S. Pfizer vaccine donation brings the total to 15 million doses and will enable Bangladesh to expand vaccinations to youth ages 12 and up.  Total U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to Bangladesh exceeds $121 million. 

বুধবার, ২৭ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৭:৩৯

Bangladesh-EU to hold first Political Dialogue next year

The EU and Bangladesh agreed to launch the first Political Dialogue next year for providing strategic guidance and intensifying foreign and security policy cooperation. This was agreed between the two sides in a bid to elevate the partnership on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2022. 

বুধবার, ২৭ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:৫২

Bangladesh: A Development Success Story, CSIS holds Webinar in US

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a leading think tank based in Washington DC, hosted an event titled “Bangladesh: A Development Success Story” on 25 October 2021. CSIS invited Ambassador of Bangladesh M. Shahidul Islam to deliver the keynote speech on the develoment theme of the event.

বুধবার, ২৭ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ০৯:৫৭

United Nations emerged as a symbol of hope

The day, 24 October, is an important milestone in the human history.  When much of the world lay in ruins of devastating war, the United Nations emerged as a symbol of hope; a symbol of global solidarity with a vow to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, ‍said the foreign minister Dr A K Abdul Momen. 

সোমবার, ২৫ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ২৩:২৭

Thailand allows vaccinated Bangladeshi travelers from Nov 1

Thailand will allow vaccinated travelers from Bangladesh from 01 November 2021 without quarantine under the ‘Sandbox Scheme’ in the designated tourism areas of the country.

সোমবার, ২৫ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৭:১৫

Bangladesh Bank tops Cyber Drill 2021, bKash secures 2nd position

Bangladesh Bank has topped the Cyber Drill 2021 while bKash has secured the 2nd position in the event organized for enhancing cyber incident handling capacity of the financial institutions.

রোববার, ২৪ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৭:২৪

Walton director Tahmina Tanna gets JCI Young Entrepreneur Award

Tahmina Afrose Tanna, Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited, has received the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh Young Entrepreneurs Awards-2021. Ms. Tanna was conferred with the prestigious award for her outstanding contribution towards Bangladesh and the global community. 

রোববার, ২৪ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৭:১২

Electronics will overtake garments sector

Salman Fazlur Rahman (Salman F Rahman) Private Industry and Investment Advisor to Prime Minister, said that the government has created suitable atmosphere for private industry sector. Walton has fully utilized those opportunities. The company has product diversity.

শনিবার, ২৩ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:৫৯

Goethe-Institute Bangladesh hosts 3rd Edition of Science Film Festival

Goethe-Institute Bangladesh is hosting the third edition of the Science Film Festival (SFF) 2021. The festival is designed with 122 films from 22 countries as the international official selection, while selection of 32 films will be available for the Bangladeshi audience.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২১ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:৫৯

Internet governance, digital Safety, fact-checking held

National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC) and Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) jointly organized Journalist Capacity Building on Internet Governance, Digital Safety and Security, Fact-Checking, and Verification Techniques at NIMC Training Room. 

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২১ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৩:৪২

Tamim will bat for Nagad as brand ambassador

Tamim Iqbal, the captain of the One Day International cricket team of Bangladesh, and the best opener in the history of the country, has become the brand ambassador of Nagad, the world’s fastest-growing mobile financial service.

বুধবার, ২০ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:৫৩

Bangladeshi Rani Yan Yan Women Building Peace Award finalist

Bangladeshi indigenous peoples’ human rights defender and women’s rights activist Rani Yan Yan is one of nine finalists for the Women Building Peace Award from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) to be given on October 20.

বুধবার, ২০ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:৩১

USA invests $25mn in COVID-19 assistance for Bangladesh

New U.S. funding will support the national vaccination campaign and Bangladesh’s capacity to provide oxygen supplies to improve the quality of care for patients.  The United States has provided over $121 million to support the COVID-19 response in Bangladesh. 

মঙ্গলবার, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:৫৭

Communal harmony is cornerstone of BD`s democratic polity

The Government of Bangladesh unequivocally condemned those incidents and took serious note of the reactions from within and outside the Hindu community. As an immediate measure, the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) forces were deployed in 22 districts of the country in aid of the civilian administration.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৮:১৮

Ambassador of Nepal paid farewell call on the Foreign Minister

Ambassador of Nepal Dr. Banshidhar Mishra paid farewell call on the Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen yesterday at Foreign Service Academy.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৯ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৫:০১

Sisimpur Returns for 14th Season

Beloved friends like Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri, and Shiku are back for new adventures to help Bangladeshi children learn about empathy and creative problem solving.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৪ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:০৩

15 receive Inspiring Women Volunteer Award 2021

Recognizing the critical role of women volunteers to our society especially considering the COVID-19 situation, 15 women volunteers and women led initiatives have been awarded with ‘Inspiring Women Volunteer Award 2021’ today on Tuesday at LGED headquarters in Agargaon. 

বুধবার, ১৩ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:০২

Opportunity to export human resources in Serbia

Observing that Serbia’s on-going and ambitious development programmes will require vast human resources, Dr. Momen offered  skilled and semi-skilled workers including IT professional, electrician, plumber etc

বুধবার, ১৩ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১২:৩০

BNNRC Granted UNFCCC observer status

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been officially granted observer status to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

মঙ্গলবার, ১২ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৮:১৩

Community Dialogue on Good Governance 

A daylong community dialogue on “Good Governance” was held in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The focus of the dialogue was engaging the community in the main stream of development activities actively by building awareness and strengthening knowledge level on Right to information, its application and liberal values.

সোমবার, ১১ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৯:৪৩

Teen Takes Over Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a Day

Runa, a youth activist and community volunteer promoting girls’ rights, took over the Swedish Embassy in Bangladesh for a day on Monday to advocate for girls’ rights, equal opportunities and equal chances for girls.

সোমবার, ১১ অক্টোবর ২০২১, ১৭:৪০