‘Bangladesh is next destination for global investors in ICT field’

Speakers at a seminar said that Bangladesh is the next destination for investors in the field of ICT. They observed that Bangladeshi IT companies are able to provide products and services according to any international demand. Bangladesh's success in the international software and app market is also enviable.The seminar titled 'Digital Bangladesh: Your IT Destination' was organized on Wednesday as part of Japan IT Week 2024. At the seminar, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan gave a welcome speech while GSM Jafarullah, ndc, Managing Director of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority also delivered a speech. Some 21 member companies of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) participated in the Japan IT Week 2024 held at Tokyo BigSight, Japan on April 24-26, 2024, in collaboration with Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. In this trade show in Japan BASIS members are scheduled to participate in B2B meetings, seminars,...

Abu Jafar new MD & CEO of Premier Bank

Mohammad Abu Jafar has joined as Managing Director & CEO of The Premier Bank PLC with effect from April 24, 2024.Mohammad Abu Jafar is a veteran banker with 34 years of professional experience in the banking industry in diverse capacities for business development spanning mainly over Ready Made Garment (RMG) Financing, Offshore Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury Business & Operations, Credit Management, Foreign Trade Financing International Business and Branch Banking. Prior to jo...

Sabbir Ahmed made Visa Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan

Visa , the global leader in payments, announced the appointment of Sabbir Ahmed as the Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. With over 27 years of rich experience in banking and payments across Banglades...

Arafat urges Mauritius to invest in Bangladesh’s special economic zone

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat, now on a visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday urged the Indian Ocean country to invest in the special economic zone in Bangladesh.The state minister made the call in bilateral meeting with Mauritius Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Minister Maneesh Gobin in Port Louis, said a press release received here this afternoon.Different bilateral issues, including trade and investments as well as the matters of anthropological and cultural cooperation were discussed in the meeting.Arafat said, Mauritius is the gateway to the African continent. So, investment in the Indian Ocean Island would brighten Bangladesh’s business prospect in Africa.Noting the similarities between Bangladesh and Mauritius in t...

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Time to look beyond Shakib

The Bangladesh Cricket Board recently announced a 17-member squad for an upcoming training camp, excluding veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, in preparation for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe. Although not initially included, Shakib may still join the squad later. His sporadic participation in the national team has been due to various factors, which need not be elaborated upon. Facing the realities of aging and injuries, it's time for the team to envision a future without Shakib's consistent on-field presence. His significant contributions as a key player in Bangladesh cricket, particularly his performance with both bat and ball, have been instrumental. However, his injury during the 2023 World Cup and subsequent absence underscore the necessity for Bangladesh to plan for a future without him in all formats.The present squad of Bangladeshi players is a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging stars. The likes of Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, offer invaluable experience and mentorship to the younger players. Newer talents such as Afif Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, and Mohammad Naim show promise in taking up the mantle in the batting department. In terms of bowling, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed are established fast bowlers, complemented by quality spinners like Mehidy, Nayeem Hasan, and Taijul Islam. The emerging all-rounder Rishad Hossain brings a unique edge with his leg-spin and powerful batting. Young pac...

Death of two Cuet students in road crash

A large number of students died and many others sustained severe injuries in separate road accidents in the country in recent years. The country witnessed a sharp rise in road crashes and especially d...

Heat-related illnesses

As the number of patients with various illnesses including stomach trouble, cold, fever, cough, diarrhoea, pneumonia, dehydration, respiratory  trouble and heat stroke caused by extreme hot spell keeps surging, country’s hospitals and clin...

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