DHAKA, April 15 (NsNewsWire) — Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) organized a seminar on “ensuring rational price of essential commodities along with favorable law & order situation during the month of Holy Ramadan” at DCCI on 15 April, 2018. Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan, MP was present as the chief guest while President of Consumers […]

Dhaka, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ridesharing company, today announced the launch of its services in Chattogram. With the launch of three products – UberX, HIRE and MOTO; Uber expanded its services to its second city in Bangladesh. “Since the start of our operations in Dhaka, we have continuously received a […]

DHAKA, April 11 (NsNewsWire) — Workers Resource Centre (WRC) which aims to build the capacity of trade unions in the Bangladesh Ready Made Garment (RMG) sector was launched at a ceremony held today in Dhaka. A joint platform between two leading worker organizations – the National Coordination Committee on Workers Education (NCCWE) and the IndustriALL […]

WASHINGTON, April 11 (NsNewsWire)  —The World Bank today approved $55 million to expand use of clean renewable energy in rural areas of Bangladesh where grid electricity cannot reach easily. This additional financing to the Second Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development (RERED II) Project will install 1,000 solar irrigation pumps, 30 solar mini-grids, and about […]

DHAKA, April 10 (NsNewsWire) — This is the first time in Bangladesh aviation history, from next 26 April 2018, the country’s leading premium airline, US-Bangla Airlines will be started operations its Eighth international destination by flying beyond the borders of the nation in one of the most important cities of the eastern region, Guangzhou, China. […]

DHAKA, April 10 (NsNewsWire) — The government of Bangladesh today signed two financing agreements totaling $515 million with the World Bank to help expand electricity transmission network and improve insurance coverage. The $450 million Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region Project will improve reliable electricity supply and reduce load shedding in the eastern region, covering […]

Dhaka, April 9 (NsNewsWire) —  Bangladesh is continuing its strong development trajectory, even as the pace of poverty reduction has slowed down, according to a new World Bank report, “The Bangladesh Development Update April 2018.” Sustained economic growth driven by exports, domestic demand and remittances. Despite challenges, the country maintained robust growth.  Its exports have […]

DHAKA, April 8 (NsNewsWire) — Robi-10 Minute School, the country’s largest online school has taken a special initiative to organize MasterClasses to offer special skills-training along with lectures on challenging and interesting topics/ subjects for the young learners of the country. The country’s highly celebrated professionals from different industries are conducting these special MasterClasses. Subjects […]