GP’s revenue declines by 3.7pc in Q1
Business Desk :Grameenphone, a leading mobile operator, recorded a 3.7 per cent decline in its revenue during the first quarter (January-March) of 2021.According to the...
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ADB, Habitat to support housing microloans for vulnerable communities
Business Desk :The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has teamed with ‘Habitat for Humanity International’ to help microfinance institutions (MFIs) deliver housing loans to low-income families...
Kamal Hossain made ICB DMD
Business Desk :Md. Kamal Hossain Gazi on Tuesday has joined as Deputy Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), a state-owned investment institution.Prior, he...
Microsoft to invest $1.0b in Malaysia to set up data centres
Reuters :Microsoft Corporation will invest $1 billion over the next five years in Malaysia as part of a new partnership programme with government agencies and...
Canada to roll out big spending in pandemic recovery budget
AFP, Ottawa :Canada is expected to channel funds into childcare, wage subsidies and other pandemic recovery measures as the government presents its new budget Monday...
Tokyo shares open down ahead of corporate results
AFP, Tokyo :Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday as investors searched for new cues amid sustained optimism about US economic growth as vaccinations against the...
Safety of int’l trade arteries requires collective effort
XINHUA, Singapore :Singaporean Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung said on Monday that ensuring the safety of international trade arteries like the Straits of Malacca...
‘Made in Bangladesh ICT Industry Strategy’ on the cards
Business Desk :The government has formulated a draft `Made in Bangladesh – ICT Industry Strategy’ aimed at turning Bangladesh into a manufacturing hub, enhancing export...
Bourses maintain gaining streak
Business Desk :Country’s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Monday witnessed upward trend like earlier as investors continued...
IDCOL partners seek govt intervention in loan write-off
UNB, Dhaka :Five largest partner organisations (POs) of state-owned IDCOL, who played a vital role in expanding the solar home system (SHS), are now seeking...
Singer launches ‘One Call’ Service
Business Desk :Home appliances and electronics retailer brand Singer Bangladesh Limited, has commenced a special service for consumers to purchase any Singer product by making...
Huawei plans to launch 6G tech by 2030
Business Desk :Huawei’s rotating chairman Eric Xu has announced recently that the Chinese tech giant will launch its 6G networks by around 2030. Xu made...