SHWAPNO exported second consignment

Following the first successful export consignment, the country’s leading retail chain Shwapno sent its second consignment on Sunday last. This time the retail chain exported GLOBAL G.A.P. Certified Bottle Gourds and mango.Shwapno has started its export journey on March 31 this year. The first consignment consisted of pointed gourds, lady fingers, green mangoes, potatoes, bitter gourd and 26 other items of vegetables and fruits, which were exported from Shwapno to Hong Kong market.Shwapno’s export initiative advisor and team leader Saiful Alam said, “Shwapno has started exporting from 31st March. The shipment which sent Hong Kong on Sunday includes GLOBAL G.A.P. Certified Bottle Gourds. Even though other items were exported before, we have included mangoes in our export category this time. Last Sunday, we exported 100kgs of ‘Gonbindhobhog’ variety of mangoes to Hong Kong from some selected orchards in Satkhira.”“Shwapno is the first retail membe...

Palak discusses DEIED project with World Bank

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Junaid Ahmed Palak held a bilateral meeting with senior officials of the World Bank at its head office in Washington DC on Friday.During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail various issues related to the IT sector, especially the Digital Entrepreneur and Innovation Ecosystem Development (DEIED) project funded by the World Bank, a press release of the ministry said here today.It was stated in the meeting that under the proj...

IDCOL celebrates silver jubilee

Fatima Yasmin, Chairman of IDCOL, along with the members of the Board of Directors and other guests cuts a cake at a programme celebrating the silver jubilee of IDCOL at a city hotel on FridayFatima Yasmin, Chairman of I...

Complaints of money laundering does not suit BNP: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud said, "The BNP acting chairman and his brother have been convicted in a money laundering case, while their chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has laundered black money. It does not suit BNP when they talk of money laundering.He made the comments while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting titled 'Historic 17th May Return of Sheikh Hasina's Homeland: Restoration of Consciousness of Great Liberation War, Upliftment in Democracy and Prosperous Bangla­desh' organized by Awami League Forest and Environment Sub-Commi­ttee at Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Auditorium at National Museum Shahbagh on Monday.Dr Hassan added, "We are uncovering those who smuggled ...

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Tigers start stout after SL to 397

Angelo Mathews’ epic innings in the oppressive May heat of Chattogram led Sri Lanka to a decent total, but it was heartbreak for him as he was dismissed on 199, the 12th batter to record the score in the history of Test cricket. Sri Lanka put up 397, having started the day on 258 for 4, and Bangladesh replied well, Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy scoring 76 runs in 19 overs to finish the second day with the deficit down to 321 runs.Tamim edged Asith to Kusal Mendis at second slip in the second over of the Bangladesh innings, but the fielder dropped the chance. It wouldn’t have counted anyway, as it was a no-ball. But it was a testing period for the openers, as Mahmudul, too, survived a couple of iffy moments. However, they stuck it out, getting Bangladesh to safety during a period of the match in which they struggled so much in South Africa last month.Before Tamim (35*) and Mahmudul (31*) controlled the last hour-and-some of the day, Chattogram boy Nayeem Hasan returned career-best Test figures of 6 for 105 to keep Sri Lanka in check. He took early wickets on both days, but his big strike was Mathews, the last Sri Lankan wicket to fall. It was the last ball of the 153rd over, and Mathews, who faced 397 balls across two days, played a tired-looking hoick towards midwicket, where Shakib Al Hasan took an easy catch.Mathews threw his head back in disappointment as he trudged off, even as the Bangladesh fielders rushed to congratulate him for his big endeavour.Despite failing to get to what would have been his second Test double-century, Mathews’ was a massi...

Prices of veg, essential commodities go up

Prices of vegetables and other essential commodities have gone up in the market over the week. After oil and onion, prices of eggs and local garlic have increased in the kitchen markets of the capital...

Disputes delay city canal restoration

It is discouraging to note that authorities concerned could not yet determine boundaries of 26 canals inside the city even in one year of taking charge. We have come to know that eviction activities will begin in full swing after demarking the bounda...

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