Business Report : The much-anticipated Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) of Chittagong Port commenced operations on Monday, marking a significant milestone for the port and the country. A container vessel, the Singapore-flagged “MAERSK DAVAO”, anchored at the terminal in the morning, initiating regular handling activities. Authorities anticipate the terminal will handle approximately 500,000 Twenty-ft Equivalent Units (TEUs) annually. PCT is the first terminal in Chittagong Port’s history to be operated by a foreign company, heralding a new era of foreign investment...
Day: June 11, 2024
Staff Reporter The proposed budget for FY25 does not adequately address economic stability, protect the financial condition of disadvantaged segments of society, or introduce necessary reforms amidst the current crisis, said Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and convener of Citizen’s Platform for SDGs. Speaking at a media briefing organized by Citizen’s Platform for SDGs at the BRAC Centre in Mohakhali on Monday, he emphasized the importance of economic stability to align investment with...
Business Report : Five companies of RFL Group received ‘National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award-2022’ for their outstanding contributions to increase productivity and improve product quality. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun handed over the awards at a program held at Foreign Service Academy in the capital today. Twenty-two organizations in seven categories were awarded for the year 2022. Among the winners, Banga Building Materials Limited won first place and Multi Line Industries Limited won third place in large industry...
Mirzapur (Tangail) Correspondent : In Mirzapur, Tangail, No. 10 Gogai Union Parishad’s newly constructed two-storied building has been inaugurated. Khan Ahmed Shubo MP, member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Jute and Textiles Ministry and organizing secretary of Tangail District Awami League, was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed building on the north side of Deohata underpass adjacent to the Dhaka-Tangail highway on Monday. On this occasion, a discussion meeting was organized in the auditorium...
Staff Reporter : Natural disasters such as floods and cyclones are becoming increasingly severe in Bangladesh due to climate change. Additionally, extreme temperatures and severe droughts have emerged as significant issues for the country. Experts warn that Bangladesh would struggle to recover if it continues to experience more cyclones like Remal this year. They highlight that Bangladesh is the seventh most vulnerable country to climate change globally facing recurrent floods, cyclones, and landslides. These natural disasters exacerbate the cycle of...
Staff Reporter : In a recent discussion on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, held at a capital...
Sheikh Arif Bulbon : New sensation of this time, actress Mondera Chakraborty acted her debut movie ‘Kajol Rekha’ was released...
Staff Reporter : A recent study conducted by icddr,b has shed light on the concerning state of toilet access and hygiene in government and private hospitals across Dhaka. The findings underscore significant gaps in functionality and cleanliness, posing serious health risks to patients and staff alike. According to the study, only 68 percent of toilets in government hospitals are functional, with a dismal 33 percent being clean. Private hospitals fared slightly better, with 92 percent functional toilets, yet only 56...
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : With the passage of time, the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar are increasingly...
Business Report : Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Mahbubul Alam on Monday said that long-term business and industrial policy are needed for stability and growth. Mahbubul said this while speaking at a discussion hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) titled “Budget and Business Outlook” as the chief guest held at a city hotel. The discussion brought together key figures to analyze the implications of the recent national budget for the...
Business Report : Sudden changes in government policies and taxes could discourage foreign investors who have invested in Bangladesh based...
