Staff Reporter : The Bangladeshi garment industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is poised for a digital revolution. The country’s first-ever digital procurement platform was unveiled on Saturday at a city hotel, aiming to streamline the sourcing of raw materials. Industry insiders hail the platform as a game-changer, promising to reduce costs, expedite sourcing processes, and propel the industry towards greater efficiency. Bangladesh’s garment sector has enjoyed remarkable success, making a significant contribution to the national economy. However, there...
Day: May 19, 2024
Dhaka, a city known for its unwavering spirit, now faces an existential threat: Climate change. A recent study reveals a drastic rise in scorching temperatures, placing Dhaka among the top 5 hottest cities globally. This alarming trend poses a significant risk to public health, especially for vulnerable populations. The recent heatwave, the longest in Bangladesh’s history, tragically claimed lives and disrupted daily life. Dhaka’s rapid warming stems from a combination of factors. A concrete jungle of towering buildings traps the...
Business Report : Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Ashraf Ahmed has said that embracing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance reporting standards is essential to boost trade and investment. He said the ESG compliance framework will not only allow the businesses to align their values and strategies with sustainability objectives, and foster economic growth but also remain competitive beyond LDC graduation. “Absence of culture, weak corporate governance and lack of data are few of the challenges...
Barishal Correspondent : Barishal Metropolitan Traffic Police has entered the field to implement the ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ and carrying more than on motorcycle in Barishal. Also, public awareness leaflets and stickers have been pasted at petrol pumps. Pump authorities have been given strict instructions not to supply fuel to motorcyclists without helmets. Runa Laila, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) of Barishal Metropolitan Police, inaugurated this campaign at Messrs. Dost Traders Filling Station and LPG Conversion Center in Sagordi area of...
BSS, Dhaka : Lieutenant Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club split point with Fortis Football Club when their match ended in a...
Reza Mahmud and Abu Jakir : Following their failed attempt to resist the January 7 general election, which was boycotted...
Md Bayazid Khan : Today’s primary school children and other children have to face multifarious crises or challenges with tremendous...
Agency : After playing out a goalless draw at the Hawthorns, Southampton were unable to break the deadlock in the first half of the second leg despite offering the greater attacking threat. However, Russell Martin’s side required just two second-half minutes to hit the front through academy product Will Smallbone. As West Brom searched for an equaliser, Adam Armstrong netted two goals in seven minutes to quash the visitors’ promotion hopes. Defender Cedric Kipre scored a late consolation for the...
City Desk : Dhaka’s air quality was marked as ‘moderate’ on Saturday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 99 at 9:09 am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, reports UNB. India’s Delhi, Iraq’s Baghdad and Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kinshasa occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 339, 241 and 203, respectively. An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, AQI between...
Business Report : NCC Bank Limited celebrates its 31st anniversary programs by cutting cake and announced to launch Internet Banking App “NCC Always” and Customer Self Service (CSS) Portal for its customers at the banks head office in the capital on Sunday. Chairman of bank Md. Abul Bashar inaugurates the preogramme while Vice-Chairman Sohela Hossain, Director & Past Chairman Md. Abdul Awal, Director & Past Chairman Abdus Salam, Past Chairman & Chairman of the Risk Management Committee Md. Nurun Newaz,...