‘Low price, better quality help boost Denim business in Bangladesh’

Denim business has been growing in Bangladesh mainly for low price, quality and high capacity, opines sector insiders and exhibitors at an international exhibition, named '16th Bangladesh Denim Expo' on Monday.The international clothing retailers and brands, participating in the expo, express that they are upbeat on the Bangladesh denim segment as they could see a bright prospects of business here.The global supply chain of denim and garment has been rebounding from the severe fallouts of the covid 19 and Russia Ukraine war.They are either expanding their business or setting up new offices in Bangladesh as the responses from the local manufacturers and millers are growing.Also the chemical traders are enjoying a good business here as the local dyers and washers are importing chemicals a lot from them.They expressed their views at the 16 th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo held at the International Convention City, Bangladesh (ICC-B) in Dhaka.Monowar Shikder, director of Sales a...

Omar Faruk new Addl MD of NRB Bank

Md. Omar Faruk Khan brings a depth of experience to NRB Bank Limited as their new Additional Managing Director.  A graduate with a postgraduate degree from the University of Dhaka, he leverages over 37 years of success in the banking industry.His career began in 1986 at Islamic Bank Bangladesh Limited. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Khan has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a dedication to excellence. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry by implementing inn...

VOCTA demands formulation of consumer-friendly budget

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President for strengthening supervision to ensure quality education in varsities

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday asked the university authorities to increase the supervision activities in universities to ensure of quality education.“It is very important to ensure quality of education along with the expansion of higher education... The university can play an important role by increasing their supervision in this regard,” the President told the delegation of the National University (NU) as they paid a courtesy call on him on Monday.Later, President’s Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told the BSS that during the meeting, the head of the stare was apprised by the delegation of various plans and educational activities of the university.NU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Moshiur Rahman led the delegation. Other delegation members - NU pro-VC Architec...

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Bijoy slams ton as Abahani triumph unbeaten champions

Abahani Limited achieved the goal of becoming an unbeaten champions in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) after beating Shinepukur Cricket Club by four wickets, thanks to a century of Anamul Haque Bijoy at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.The Dhanmondi outfit had earlier confirmed the title with two matches at hands and from then their target was to keep them unbeaten throughout the league. It was not easier, considering that they had to play the last two matches without as many as 10 first choice players, who were included in the squad of five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe.But they overcame it brilliantly to prove their worth as a true champion. Overall they won 16 matches, including 11 in the group phase to finish the league unbeatably.Opting to bat first, Shinepukur put up 234-8 with Amite Hasan hitting highest 77. Opener Khalid Hasn made 58 while Irfan Shukkur scored 33 before being retired hurt. Left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan stifled Shinepukur, claiming 3-29.Mosaddek Hossain Saikat who stood as captain in absence of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Abdul Rowshan gave Rakibul ably support, grabbing two wickets apiece.Abahani made a horrible start, losing two wickets to be reduced to 30-2 in eighth over. But Anamul Haque Bijoy who came to bat at No.3 steadied the innings and led the side to victory, hitting an unbeaten 110 off 120 with seven fours and four sixes as Abahani raced to the victory, reaching 235-6 in 46.1 overs. Saikat made 29 while Majrahul Islam Sagor scored 23.Abahani Limited’s archrivals Mohammedan Sporting Club defended 176 astutely to secure...

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