Day: June 13, 2024
Staff Reporter : The country’s roads, highways, railways, and driver routes continue to be scenes of tragic accidents, claiming hundreds of lives each month. According to the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association, at least 550 people were killed and 932 injured in 550 accidents in May. A staggering 510 people lost their lives in 508 road accidents, with 921 individuals sustaining injuries. The number of fatalities from motorbike accidents is particularly alarming, with 175 individuals killed and 190 injured in 176...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has secured the 93rd position among 163 countries in the Global Peace Index for 2024, with...
Business Desk : NRBC Bank will provide loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at an interest rate of just 6 per cent. Entrepreneurs can avail loans ranging from Tk 1 to 25 lakh under easy terms. However, for purchasing capital machinery for the industry, loans up to a maximum of Tk 50 lakh can be taken. These loans will be distributed from the “Revolving Fund” of the SME Foundation under the stimulus package announced by the Prime Minister Sheikh...
Court Correspondent : The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court exempted seven pro-BNP lawyers of the Supreme Court from appearing personally in a contempt of court case filed against them for passing derogatory remarks on two Appellate Division Judges. A four-judge Appellate Division Bench led by Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan passed the order as they earlier submitted an application. The court has also asked them to give a written explanation regarding the contempt of court by July 25. The seven...
Business Desk : Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd has formalized a noteworthy agreement with Edison Real Estate Ltd, a subsidiary of...