'No public holiday on 9th April'

But in reality, government employees will enjoy long leave. Saturday, April 13 is a weekend. And the next day on Sunday is the holiday of Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year). This means there is still scope for five consecutive days of holidays. Since government offices will remain closed, private organizations will also remain practically on […]

Sri Lanka disappointed Bangladesh batsmen

With nightwatchman Taijul Islam moving to 55-1, the left-hander almost had Kamindu Mendis caught at slip before a leg-before appeal was turned down. Sri Lanka ended Bangladesh's stiff resistance when left-arm fast bowler Fernando uprooted Zakir's leg stump. Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto looked aggressive from the start and faced 11 balls for his one delivery […]

Legal concession for Nagad Digital Bank: exemption from shareholding restrictions

Digital banks also cannot provide any over-the-counter services and must provide round-the-clock service. To provide better services to the consumers, developed technology-based products including virtual cards, QR codes can be introduced but no plastic cards can be supplied. However, consumers can use ATM booths and agents of other banks to avail the services. Apart from […]

Protesting BUET students say, we are against Hizbut Tahrir, suspend anyone having links with Shibir

The protesting students made these comments at a press conference in front of Dr. MA Rashid Administrative Building at 5:30 pm. Students have been agitating since Friday against the entry of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and workers into the BUET campus on Wednesday night. Students boycotted all educational activities including term final examinations for […]

BRAC and BSA take lead in promoting 'Westwise' initiative

Mohammad Anisur Rahman, Senior Director, BRAC Enterprises, said, “BRAC Recycle Handmade Paper and BRAC Nursery Enterprises are leading forces in zero waste management, transforming waste into valuable resources. We have recycled 65 metric tons of waste paper and produced 1.5 million products. Meanwhile, BRAC Nursery's innovative approach turns food waste into fertilizer, exemplifying its commitment […]