Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship launched for young female dropouts

BRAC launched the Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship today in an attempt to better the lives of girls aged 10-19 who have dropped out of secondary education
21 January 2025, 13:20 PM

Workshop stresses need to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence

Speakers highlighted the need for awareness campaigns, workshops, and public education to address the growing threat of online violence against women
20 January 2025, 13:06 PM

Govt to send teams abroad to get it back

The interim government is going to send teams to Dubai and other tax havens to identify Bangladeshis’ ill-gotten assets abroad and bring the money back.
20 January 2025, 11:45 AM

Global unemployment set to hold near historical low of 5 percent: ILO

Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5 percent, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday.
16 January 2025, 15:01 PM

First SGCELC inter festival held

The Sabujbagh Government College English Language Club (SGCELC) recently hosted its inaugural inter-festival, with over 500 students in attendance. .Themed "Where Language Meets Nostalgia", the event featured a variety of competitive segments, including a Spelling Bee, Extempore Speech, Ol
16 January 2025, 12:58 PM

BSC to sell two fire-damaged ships as scrap at Tk 50cr

The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has decided to dispose of its two fire-damaged oil tankers, “Banglar Shourabh” and “Banglar Jyoti”, for Tk 50.56 crore, including value-added tax (VAT) and taxes..The amount was offered by Chattogram-based shipbreaker Master & Brothers, the highest
15 January 2025, 18:25 PM

Majedur made CEO of BIAC

KAM Majedur Rahman, a seasoned banker and experienced capital market professional, has been appointed as chief executive officer of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)..Prior to joining BIAC, Rahman was the Group CEO of AK Khan & Company, and served as managing director of D
15 January 2025, 15:00 PM

SMC unveils logo for its 50th anniversary to be celebrated on Jan 25

Social Marketing Company (SMC) unveiled a logo for its 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated on January 25..Waliul Islam, chairman of SMC and SMC Enterprises Limited, revealed the logo at a press meeting held at the company’s head office in Dhaka yesterday, according to a press releas
15 January 2025, 14:33 PM

Int'l yarn and fabric show begins in Dhaka

The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition) began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital’s Purbachal yesterday..Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau and administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp
15 January 2025, 14:18 PM

BCS Taxation Association elects new exec committee

Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui and Syed Mohidul Hasan have been elected as president and secretary general of BCS Taxation Association, said a press release..The 49-member executive committee was elected at an emergency meeting at the office of the association in the old headquarters of
14 January 2025, 15:18 PM

CPD teams up with Denmark for economic reform, green transition

Time has come to work on institutional strengthening, good governance, and make the systems transparent and accountable for Bangladesh, said Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador to Bangladesh..He made the remarks at a signing ceremony with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dh
14 January 2025, 15:09 PM

Bangladesh has huge potential to attract investment

Bangladesh has significant potential for foreign investment due to its large pool of human resources, strategically advantageous location, and sizable consumer market, said PARK Young Sik, the South Korean ambassador to Bangladesh..He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Taskeen
13 January 2025, 15:27 PM

Motijheel Govt High School reunion Jan 17-18

To celebrate the 67th founding anniversary of Motijheel (Central) Government (Boys' and Girls') High School, established in 1957, a two-day reunion of former students will be held on January 17-18
11 January 2025, 17:02 PM

RR Imperial Electricals holds ‘National Partner Conference’

RR Imperial Electricals Ltd, a premier manufacturer of wires, cables, and enamel products under the distinguished brands RR Kabel and RR Shramik in Bangladesh, organised its “National Partner Conference” at the Shaheed Abu Sayed International Convention Centre in Dhaka..The conference brou
11 January 2025, 15:24 PM

Refaul Karim elected chairman of ICAB’s Dhaka regional committee

Mohammad Refaul Karim Chowdhury was elected as chairman of the Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), and Mahmudur Rahman as secretary, effective from January 1 this year..Chowdhury is a fellow member of ICAB, IFA (UK), and IPA (Austr
9 January 2025, 15:06 PM

Garment tech, accessories shows begin in Dhaka

The 22nd edition of the “Garment Technology Tradeshow in Bangladesh” (GTB-2025) concurrent with the 14th edition of the “Garment Accessories & Packaging Tradeshow 2025” (GAP Expo-2025) kicked off at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka yesterday..The tradeshow is o
8 January 2025, 12:49 PM

New executive council of Greater Chittagong Samity Gazipur unveiled

The newly-elected executive council of Greater Chittagong Samity Gazipur for 2025-2026 was unveiled at a ceremony held at a local hotel
6 January 2025, 14:30 PM

US-Bangla Airlines signs MoU with The Bangladesh Monitor to sponsor Dhaka Travel Mart

US-Bangla Airlines, the country’s leading private airline, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Monitor to join the 20th edition of the international tourism fair “Dhaka Travel Mart 2025” as the title sponsor..Md Shafiqul Islam, head of marketing and sales of the
6 January 2025, 14:24 PM

Int'l yarn and fabric show starts on Jan 15

The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition), an event for the textile and garment industry of Bangladesh and South Asia, will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka from January 15 to 18..The four-day show was jointly organised by CEMS
6 January 2025, 14:24 PM

Humayun Kabir becomes vice-president of SAFA

Mohammed Humayun Kabir, a council member and ex-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, has been appointed as the vice-president of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the year 2025..Ashfaq Yousuf Tola, ex-president of the Institute of Chartered
4 January 2025, 14:31 PM