Payra deep seaport to see more delays as infrastructure development takes time
The government’s efforts to fast-track the construction of Payra deep-sea port in Patuakhali has received a blow as the primary infrastructure development project is set to be delayed by two years while the cost will go up by Tk 1,024 crore.
Task now to take forward safety progresses
Bangladesh should continue to take forward the progress achieved in ensuring workplace safety following the two deadliest back-to-back industrial incidents to prevent a recurrence and save the lives of workers.
Tazreen victims in the street: let their voices be heard
The tragic accident of Tazreen Fashions—a garment factory in Bangladesh—that took place on November 24 in 2012 was a major industrial accident in the global apparel value chain.
BD Finance to raise Tk 200cr through zero-coupon bond
The Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company is going to issue its first zero-coupon bond worth Tk 200 crore to expand its business and ensure diversification of funding sources.
Stocks maintain downward trend
Stocks fell for the fourth consecutive day yesterday due to thin investor participation amid the just-concluded subscription for the country’s biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO).
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jute mill workers
People are seen producing jute sacks at state-owned Crescent Jute Mills at Khalishpur in Khulna on June 27. The jute mill labourers will fall into a deep trouble as the government has decided to shut all 25 state jute mills by today and lay off 25,000 permanent workers with golden handshakes. Besides, those who retired since 2014 will be given lump sums. But there is nothing for the temporary workers. The Khulna-Jashore industrial belt alone has nine jute mills, which have 8,100 permanent and 30,000 temporary workers. Photo: Dipankar Roy
jute mill workers
Photo: Dipankar Roy
jute mill workers
Photo: Dipankar Roy
jute mill workers
Photo: Dipankar Roy
Bank Asia
Private banks donated Tk 163 crore for the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, at a programme at Gono Bhaban in Dhaka on Friday. Bank Asia Chairman A Rouf Chowdhury are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Photo: Bank
Exim Bank
Exim Bank Chairman Md Nazrul Islam Mazumder are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Bank
Islami Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh Chairman Arastoo Khan are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Bank
Jamuna Bank
Jamuna Bank Chairman Md Ismail Hossain Siraji are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Bank
Prime Bank
Prime Bank's Executive Committee Chairman Quazi Sirazul Islam are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Bank
Pubali Bank
Pubali Bank Chairman Habibur Rahman are seen handing over the funds to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Bank
ADB president visits Viyellatex factory
Takehiko Nakao, president of Asian Development Bank, and Manmohan Parkash, country director, visit a factory of apparel maker Viyellatex Group at Gazipur yesterday. Ahsan Kabir, vice chairman of Viyellatex Group, was present.
visitors take a look at jewellery
visitors take a look at jewellery from Thailand and India being offered at 10 percent discounts at a stall of Dhaka International Trade Fair in the capital yesterday. Photo: Star
vision electronics
Refrigerators along with over 300 products of Vision Electronics are being offered with cashbacks and gifts such as trips to Russia centring the upcoming FIFA World Cup, jerseys, t-shirts and footballs. Photo: Star
Private banks stand by flood-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a programme at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka yesterday, when private banks donated funds for the people affected by the recent flood across the country. Thirty nine banks gave Tk 85 crore as part of their corporate social responsibility activities, at the event organised by Bangladesh Association of Banks. Photo: PID
Private banks stand by flood-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a programme at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka yesterday, when private banks donated funds for the people affected by the recent flood across the country. Thirty nine banks gave Tk 85 crore as part of their corporate social responsibility activities, at the event organised by Bangladesh Association of Banks. Photo: PID
Private banks stand by flood-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a programme at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka yesterday, when private banks donated funds for the people affected by the recent flood across the country. Thirty nine banks gave Tk 85 crore as part of their corporate social responsibility activities, at the event organised by Bangladesh Association of Banks. Photo: PID
Private banks stand by flood-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a programme at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka yesterday, when private banks donated funds for the people affected by the recent flood across the country. Thirty nine banks gave Tk 85 crore as part of their corporate social responsibility activities, at the event organised by Bangladesh Association of Banks. Photo: PID
Private banks stand by flood-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a programme at the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka yesterday, when private banks donated funds for the people affected by the recent flood across the country. Thirty nine banks gave Tk 85 crore as part of their corporate social responsibility activities, at the event organised by Bangladesh Association of Banks. Photo: PID
