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Job Circular 2023: Bangladesh Army will recruit 169 civilian manpower posts
Bangladesh Army recently published a recruitment circular. 14th to 20th grade as per National Pay Scale 2015 Manpower recruitment for civilian permanent/temporary posts.
They are inviting applications, who are interested in their job circular.
Bangladesh Army recently recruitment circular 2023
How to Apply
Interested candidates have to apply directly or by post by filling the form prescribed by the Ministry of Public Administration.
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Age Limit:
Candidate’s age should be between 19 to 30 years as on 31 December 2022. Age limit for children of freedom fighters is 32.
Application Fee:
TK.200/-
Application Deadline:
Up to 09 March 2023
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More Details:
Check for post details, application eligibility and application form
https://www.army.mil.bd/Job-Circulation-Details/span-stylecolor-333333-fontfamily-trebuchet-ms-arial-helvetica-sansserif-fontsize-14px-textalign-justify-backgroundcolor-f7f7f7permanent-civilian-post-in-bd-armyspan-40
Job Source:
Bangladesh Army Official website.
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HSBC Bangladesh gets 'Superbrand' recognition
Superbrands Bangladesh, a representative of London-based Superbrands Worldwide, a global arbiter for brands operating in 90 countries, has announced HSBC as a Superbrand in the banking sector.
HSBC was recognised along with 39 other brands in different categories at the Award Gala of Superbrands Bangladesh 2023-24 recently in Dhaka.
This event was a celebration of the most successful and influential brands in Bangladesh, paying tribute to the most prominent and impactful brands of the country.
The event recognised the Superbrands of Bangladesh for their exemplary feat in terms of business value and contribution to consumer life.
Tanmi Haque, Head of Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC Bangladesh received the award and expressed her opinion saying, “Our customers are always at the heart of what we do. Winning this recognition is a testament to our continuous effort to be a brand that is relevant for our customers – in catering to their holistic banking needs. We are grateful for the trust, love and support of our customers who inspire us to reach new heights.”
Launched in 1994, Superbrands has become the most prominent symbol for success for brands. The Superbrands are selected through a rigorous process involving independent and voluntary panels of experts from a range of backgrounds, known as the Brand Council.
HSBC, as a responsible brand, has a longstanding commitment to supporting the market in which it operates. A significant portion of its work is directed towards making a meaningful impact with its exemplary products and services.
AIBL holds business performance meeting
The business performance meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited (AIBL) was held in the capital Sunday.
Farman R Chowdhury, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, was present at the meeting as chief guest, said a media statement.
Al-Arafah Islami Bank was set up as a private limited company on June 18, 1995.
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Islami Bank launches universal banking campaign
The management committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Sunday launched the month-long customer service campaign "Best Service, Universal Banking."
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, inaugurated the campaign in Dhaka as chief guest.
Islami Bank additional managing directors Muhammad Qaisar Ali, Md Omar Faruk Khan and JQM Habibullah spoke at the event.
Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, deputy managing director of the bank, presided over the programme. Md Maksudur Rahman, head of the Development Wing, delivered the welcome speech.
Islami Bank is a joint venture public limited company engaged in commercial banking business based on Islamic Shariah. It is listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange.
Nagad offers 10% discount on Biman ticket payment
Mobile financial services provider Nagad has come up with a 10 percent discount on the purchase of air tickets from the website of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
To get the offer, the users will have to use the promo code (BGEKUSH10). Also, they can get this discount while buying air tickets from the national flag carrier's app.
On the occasion of the month of Language Movement, the campaign began on February 10 and will continue till the 21st of this month, Nagad said Saturday.
Air travellers, both domestic and international, can avail of this discount on the base fares of all tickets.
Also, Nagad has offered up to 25 percent instant cashback on payments on the purchase of products from different merchants surrounding the Valentine's Day celebration.
The campaign will run until February 28.
BGMEA seeks High Commission’s support to boost trade with India
A delegation of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) led by President Faruque Hassan has met Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md. Mustafizur Rahman in New Delhi and sought support to boost trade with India.
BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Press, Publication and Publicity Shovon Islam and Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Trade Mohammed Kamal Uddin were also present on the occasion.
The delegation went to India to attend sourcing meet and roadshows organized jointly by BGMEA and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry in India from 9-12 February.
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They discussed current Bangladesh-India trade situation and potential of boosting bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries.
During the meeting, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said there were many areas where Bangladesh and India could support each other to get mutual trade benefits.
India is potential source of manmade fibre-based fabrics along with chemicals and other raw materials while the country is also promising export destination of Bangladesh RMG, he said.
The BGMEA President sought the support of the Bangladesh High Commission in removing non-tariff barriers between Bangladesh and India to pave the way for more trade with ease.
He requested the High Commission’s cooperation in addressing problems at land ports to expedite export-import procedures.
Faruque Hassan also called on the High Commission to make consular service easier and facilitate long-term visas for Indian businessmen.
Job Circular in Forest Department 2023: Post 106
A Job circular has been published for the recruitment of two category posts under the revenue sector of the Forest Department under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs.
A total of 106 people will be appointed to these posts in Dhaka Division. Interested candidates should apply online.
95 people will be taken for the post of Forest Guard. HSC or equivalent must be passed for application. Height 163 cm and chest size 76 cm. The pay scale of this post is Tk 9,000-21,800 (Grade-17).
11 people will be appointed as office assistant. Applicants must possess SSC or equivalent pass and good health. The pay scale of this post is Tk 8,250-20,010 (Grade-20).
District candidates can apply Candidates of Dhaka, Gazipur, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi,Madaripur, Rajbari, Shariatpur, Kishoreganj and Tangail districts can apply forForest Guard and Office Assistant posts.
However, candidates of all districts of Dhaka division can apply for orphan and physically challenged quota.
Age limit Applicant age should be minimum 18 years as on February 14, 2023 and maximum 30 years as on March 25, 2020. However, the maximum age limit is 32 years for children of freedom fighters/martyrs and physically challenged candidates.
Maximum age is 30 years in case of grandchildren of brave freedom fighters/martyred freedom fighters
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online through this website. Detailed information regarding the recruitment can be found in the same link or on the website of the Forest Department.
Application fee
Within 72 hours of filling the form online, the examination fee of Tk 100, Teletalk service charge of Tk 12, total Tk 112 must be submitted via SMS from the Teletalk prepaid mobile number.
Application Deadline
Application will start from 14 February 10 am. The application will be open till 13March 2023 at 5 PM.
Oppo brings A77 to Bangladesh
Global smartphone maker Oppo has brought A77 to the Bangladesh market with Glow Flat-Edge Design, 33W SUPERVOOC charging, a thickness of 8mm, a 5000mAh battery, Ultra-Linear Stereo Speaker, and other features.
The phone was made available for purchase in stores Thursday for Tk22,990.
A77 is powered by Helio G35 12nm chipset, up to 8GB RAM Expansion, ColorOS 12.1, and an IPX4 Water Resistance. It is available in Sky Blue and Sunset Orange colours.
The device has a 6.56-inch 60Hz Color-Rich Display with a resolution of 1612 x 720, and a waterdrop screen accounts for an "unmatched viewing experience."
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For photography enthusiasts, A77 has been equipped with a double camera setup at the back, consisting of a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth camera in addition to an 8MP front camera.
The device's 128 GB ROM allows users to store photos with ease.
With the option of up to 8GB RAM expansion, A77 customers can add up to an extra 4GB RAM to the existing stock of 4GB.
Bangladesh, China can benefit from better coordination: FBCCI
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Thursday said
China and Bangladesh can benefit by coordinating the development strategies of both countries.
The trade organisation said this as a FBCCI team, led by its President Md Jashim Uddin, met with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen at the Chinese mission in Dhaka.
Jashim said the upcoming Bangladesh Business Summit to be held on 11-13 March 2023 in Dhaka will be the right avenue to explore the areas where both countries can harmonise trade and investment for shared development.
The mega event is being organised in partnership with the Bangladesh government. The summit envisages becoming Bangladesh’s flagship business promotion bi-annual event to highlight the country’s economic and market strengths, and concrete trade and investment opportunities by convening national and global business leaders, investors, policymakers, practitioners, policy and market analysts, academia, and investors, he added.
Ambassador Yao Wen said this initiative of the FBCCI to show the world the investment opportunities Bangladesh offers is very timely.
He further informed that high-level government officials and high-profile businessmen/investors will join the summit.
He suggested paying more attention, particularly to the green industries, ICT, and food processing at the summit. Besides, he recommended the arrangement of B2B meetings between Bangladeshi and Chinese businessmen and investors on the sideline.
Jashim proposed signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the visiting business leaders from China. He assured that factory visits, bilateral and sectoral meetings, and the signing of MoUs on investment, trade, and cooperation will be arranged during the Summit.
FBCCI Senior Vice President Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu, Vice President M A Momen, Former Ambassador Abdul Hannan, Chairman of Policy Exchange of Bangladesh, and Technical Advisor of FBCCI’s Golden Jubilee celebration program M. Masrur Reaz were also present at the meeting.
Meanwhile, FBCCI President Md. Jashim Uddin along with FBCCI team members met Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh.
The FBCCI President also invited EU higher officials and business personnel to attend the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023.
EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation Charles Whiteley said the Director General of the European Union may participate in the summit.
Credit Suisse posts $1.4B pre-tax loss as woes go on in 4Q
Credit Suisse on Thursday reported a pre-tax loss of more than 1.3 billion Swiss francs (about $1.4 billion) in the fourth quarter of last year, as its new managers vie to right the top-drawer Swiss bank that has faced a string of setbacks in recent years.
The bank also announced the $175 million purchase of the investment banking business of U.S.-based M. Klein & Co. and plans to roll those operations into the revived CS First Boston investment bank.
The Zurich-based company, Switzerland’s No. 2 bank after UBS, said net revenue sank 20% compared with a year ago, coming in at 3 billion francs for the fourth quarter. The pre-tax loss was nearly 1.32 billion francs, compared with 1.67 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Credit Suisse saw its investment bank business shrink and its Swiss bank and wealth management operations increase as a share of revenue. The company says it expects losses in both the investment bank and wealth management units for the first quarter of this year, partly due to a drop in assets under management and lower deposits since announcing a broad restructuring in October.
The bank’s performance last year overall “was mainly driven by significantly lower” investment banking revenue, pointing to an “industry-wide slowdown in capital markets” with major indices all falling in 2022, it said in a statement.
In October, Credit Suisse unveiled a “radical strategy” to revamp itself through measures including cost cuts, staff reductions, steps to lower risk and a cash infusion through a share purchase from the Saudi National Bank.
Credit Suisse has run into multiple troubles in recent years, including bad bets on hedge funds and a spying scandal involving UBS. A Swiss court fined the bank more than $2 million in September for failing to prevent money laundering linked to a Bulgarian criminal gang more than 15 years ago.
For the year, revenue plunged 34% to 14.92 billion francs, and the pre-tax loss came in at 3.26 billion francs, compared with a pre-tax loss of 600 million francs in 2021.