Staff Correespondent Nepalese Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari delivered recently a lecture on ‘Contemporary Nepal: Foreign Policy, Security, and Development Dimensions, and Nepal-Bangladesh Relations’ to the NDC- 2024 course participants at National Defence College, Dhaka.
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Staff Correspondent Indian Navy Destroyer INS Ranvir arrived in Chattogram for a week-long goodwill visit coinciding with the visit of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy to Bangladesh. INS Ranvir is a 'Guided Missile Destroyer' and forms part of the front line combatant fleet of Indian Navy on the Eastern Seaboard.
Staff Correspondent Indian High Commission recently organized a special interactive session with members of Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) in the context of a special training programme organised by the Government of India for them. The first batch of twenty DCAB members visited India on a week-long programme in May 2024. Addressing the gathering during the event, High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the important role of media in strengthening the bonds of friendship between the people of India and Bangladesh which have been built upon their shared history and culture. He noted that the media acts as a bridge…
Our Correspondent MyBL SuperApp, the country’s only telco super app from Banglalink, is now the number one app in the lifestyle category on the Google Play Store, with a 4.5-star rating. This success is attributed to MyBL app’s visionary 6C Super App strategy, designed to address the evolving digital needs of Bangladeshi consumers. By integrating a holistic 6Cs approach comprising Connect, Content, Care, Commerce, Courses and Community, MyBL has redefined lifestyle experiences for all demographics, making it Bangladesh’s premier lifestyle app. MyBL offers an extensive range of digital services, including entertainment, music, gaming, education, ticket bookings, and seamless utility bill…
Staff Correspondent Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Berg von Linde, recently paid her farewell courtesy call with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Speaker of Parliament Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, and Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud. Key discussion points included: the deep and dynamic 50+ years partnership between Sweden and Bangladesh, exchange of views on trade and development and the Rohingya situation, the importance of democracy, human rights, and gender equality for an inclusive and sustainable future. Sweden sees opportunities for collaboration in green technology, smart cities, and sustainable solutions to support Bangladesh's development goals. Both sides acknowledged the importance of dynamic partnership and…
Staff Correspondent The French Embassy in Dhaka recently launched the Business Club, uniting French companies operating in Bangladesh. The France Ambassador Marie Masdupuy attended the kick-off meeting, which was a vibrant exchange of ideas, setting the stage for exciting and productive collaborations. “The Business Club, a dynamic new platform, is dedicated to amplifying the presence of French businesses in Bangladesh and strengthening trade ties between our two nations.” She said. The Club aims to cultivate a wealth of knowledge and experience to bolster Franco-Bangladeshi economic relations.
The Board of Directors of City Bank announced the re-election of Aziz Al Kaiser as Chairman and Hossain Khaled as Vice Chairman. This marks their fourth consecutive term in these positions. Aziz Al Kaiser, a founding Director of City Bank, first took on the role of Chairman in 2007, steering the bank through three successive years of growth. His leadership has been instrumental in launching several pioneering initiatives such as fully centralised operation and online banking, retail banking, American Express cards, Citygem priority banking, City Alo women’s banking, small and microfinance business, digital loans, and the country’s inaugural Bancassurance business…
AKIJ Cement recently held its annual ‘Business Conference’. The objectives of the conference were to formulate an administrative, operational, marketing and sales, and executional plan for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The event was held on 1 and 2 June at the Sarah Resort in Gazipur. All of the senior officials of AKIJ Resource were in attendance, including chairman Faria Hossain, managing director & CEO Sheikh Jasim Uddin, vice chairman Abdul Quader Zoardar and CEO of AKIJ Cement Moshiur Rahman Dalim. The concerned officials of AKIJ Cement and AKIJ Resource participated in ideation sessions in various stages of this annual conference…
Staff Correspondent The closing ceremony of Japanese Language Teacher’s Training Course was held recently by the Japan Foundation New Delhi Office and Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh. In the ceremony, Japanese Ambassador Iwama handed over the completion certificates to 17 participants. This program was designed to support Japanese language instructors in improving their pedagogical skills. Ms. Keiko Yoshikawa, Japanese Language Advisor of the Japan Foundation New Delhi Office, conducted the entire program and Mr. Taisei Toyomaru, Director, of Japanese Language oversaw the training program.
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