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Sub-Inspector Recruitment: The month-long examination of intelligence and verbal begins on 9th May
The intelligence and oral test of 2,550 candidates who have passed the computer skills test including written and psychology test for the post of Cadet Sub-Inspector (unarmed) of 2021 will be held at Dhaka Police Headquarters from May 9. The test will run until June 9.
Police AIG (Media and PR) said. This information was given in a press release signed by Kamruzzaman BPM on Sunday. According to the notification, the intelligence and oral test of the candidates who have passed the computer skills test will be taken step by step from May 9.
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The test will be taken twice a day. 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
S.I Recruitment Documents:
Candidates should bring original copy of age, educational qualification, citizenship and national identity card. Candidates must be present at the Police Headquarters, 6 Phoenix Road, Fulbaria, Dhaka, along with the required documents by collecting the new entry form on the website (http://police.teletalk.com.bd/home.php).
Candidates must be present at the test center 30 minutes before the start of the test. Candidates should bring original copies of all other certificates including written and psychology and intelligence and oral test entrance papers, educational qualifications, citizenship, national identity card. Candidates have to participate in the examination in accordance with the hygiene rules related to Covid-19.
For the post of Cadet Sub-Inspector in the Bangladesh Police Force, a physical aptitude test was held last December to check the physical size and documents of the candidates. The written and psychology exams of the candidates who passed the exam were held last January. The results of the written and psychological tests were released on 18 February. Then computer skills test is held. Candidates have to follow the hygiene rules announced by the government.
No TA / DA will be given for participating in the test.
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Reliance is India's first co to breach USD 100 billion revenue
Billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani-owned oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries has become the first Indian company to record a gross revenue of over 100 billion US dollars in a year.
The company on Friday declared its quarter four earnings for the last financial year (April 2021 to March 2022), showing a gross revenue of over Rs 58,000 crore against Rs 57,700 (approx) in the previous quarter.
And for the entire fiscal, Reliance reported a gross revenue of Rs 7.92 lakh crores (102 billion US dollars) -- a feat the company attributed to the rise in earnings in its telecom, retail and refining businesses.
"Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and heightened geo-political uncertainties, Reliance has delivered a robust performance in FY2021-22," Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, said in a statement.
"Over the past year, we added over 2.1 lk new employees across our businesses with our consumer & technology biz creating a large part of these new jobs. I am pleased to report that our Retail biz has crossed the 15,000-store benchmark," he said.
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"I am confident that Reliance will create sustainable and affordable new energy solutions for India to help her meet growing energy needs, while ensuring that we achieve our ambitious target of Net Carbon Zero by 2035," Ambani added.
One of the richest persons in Asia, Mukesh's current net worth is nearly USD 80 billion. His Reliance Group is now India's most valuable company by market capitalisation.
UNB had earlier reported about Mukesh's rumoured plans to hand over three core business areas of Reliance Industries to his three children -- Akash, Isha and Anant -- and also about his aggressive fundraising spree to make his conglomerate debt-free amid the pandemic.
The fundraising spree was aimed at reducing Reliance's dependence on the flagship oil sector to diversify into telecom and e-commerce. In 2020, Reliance raised USD 15.2 billion by selling stakes in its telecom unit Jio and another USD 7 billion through rights issue.
Hans Martin new Grameenphone chief corporate affairs officer
Telecom operator Grameenphone (GP) has appointed Hans Martin Henrichsen of Norway as the company's new chief corporate affairs officer (CCAO).
He will replace Ole Bjorn Sjulstad on May 15. Hossain Sadat has been playing the role of an acting CCAO before this announcement.
Earlier, Hans served as CCAO of Telenor Myanmar and played a "critical role in running its operation during the most challenging times."
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He comes with extensive experience in building and maintaining Telenor's international business portfolio, and business case modelling for mobile licence acquisition.
Hans has been involved in almost all of Telenor's operations in Asia over the last 20 years.
Previously he played the role of the chief country officer in Bangladesh from 2014 to 2018, which gives him a great deal of understanding of the local context and business environment.
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GP CEO Yasir Azman said, "Hans Martin's deep understanding of the business environment and regulatory dynamics will help us set the right strategic direction for the best interest of our customers, shareholders and stakeholders."
Hans said, "Bangladesh and Grameenphone are very close to my heart. I am excited to be back in one of the most thrilling and dynamic telecom markets and look forward to joining the winning team again to unfold the next chapter of digitalisation in Bangladesh."
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Bangladesh receives record $2.09 billion remittance in April
Bangladesh has received USD $2.09 billion in remittances in April, the highest amount in a single month of the current fiscal year.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) published the updated information on Thursday (May5).
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According to the sector insiders, expatriates usually send more remittances to the country on the occasion of Eid festival.
In its continuation, the flow of remittances has increased since the beginning of Ramadan.
Besides, the government is now giving 2.5 percent incentive on remitances.
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According to the BB, five state-owned commercial banks received $354.89 million in April, private commercial banks received remittance of $1612.74 million, foreign banks$7.35 and two specialized banks $34.51 million.
Bangladesh received $1.85 billion in remittances in March of fiscal year 2021-22.
Govt approves fresh hike in edible oil price effective Friday
The government has approved a fresh hike in the prices of soybean and palm oil by Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners & Vanaspati Manufacturers Association on grounds of increase in the global market.
The association, BVOVMA, fixed bottled soybean oil at Tk 198 per litre while loose soybean oil at Tk 180 per litre, effective from Friday.
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It means bottled soybean oil price increases by Tk 38 per litre and loose soybean oil price up by Tk 44 per litre.
The five litre container of soybean oil will be sold at Tk 995, which was earlier sold at Tk 760. The refined palm oil loose will be sold at Tk 172 per litre from Friday.
The Ministry of Commerce on Thursday approved the rate of edible oil submitted by the BVOVMA before the Eid holiday.
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Around 23 million litre soybean oil arrives at Chittagong port amid growing demand
The edible oil supply in the domestic market will be normal within a few days as huge quantity of imported edible oil has arrived at the Chittagong port from Singapore and Indonesia
According to Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), around 22.9 million litres of soybean oil has arrived at Chittagong port and 13,000 tons of palm oil tankers will arrive at the port on Friday.
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It is learned that a ship named 'MV Orient Challenge' carrying 22 million litres of crude soybean oil from Singapore arrived at Chittagong port on April 26. On the other hand, the 13,000 tonne palm oil carrier 'MT Sumatra Palm' is scheduled to arrive at Chittagong port on Friday (May 6). The Indonesian-flagged ship sailed from the Indonesian port of Lubuk Geang on April 26, the Marine Traffic has provided this information on its own website.
CPA Secretary Umar Farooq told reporters that a ship arrived at Chittagong Port from Singapore last Thursday carrying oil.
The country's top four companies City Group, Sena Kalyan Edible Oil, Bangladesh Edible Oil and Bashundhara Group have imported the oil. The process of unloading imported oil has already begun, he said.
On the other hand, Kazi Abu Naeem, general manager of Mohammadi Trading Company Limited, the local agent of the Indonesian ship in Bangladesh, said that the MV Sumatra Palm ship will arrive in Chittagong port on Friday.
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Indonesia is the world's top exporter of palm oil. About 90 per cent of Bangladesh's required palm oil is usually imported from Indonesia. The country (Indonesia) has banned palm oil exports since midnight on April 28.
According to Chittagong Customs, the country's top importers brought about 120,000 tonnes of palm oil in April before the Indonesian government's ban on palm oil export. Bangladesh imports about 1.3 million tonnes of palm oil annually. 90 per cent of these are imported from Indonesia. The remaining 10 per cent comes from Malaysia.
ADB approves ceiling for policy-based lending
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved a ceiling of up to $18 billion in policy-based lending (PBL) between 2022 and 2024 and enhanced its crisis-response instruments to support its developing member countries (DMCs) as they pursue a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery.Director General of ADB’s Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department Tomoyuki Kimura Said that while Asia and the Pacific have made progress in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, significant risks to the regional economic outlook remain, including new virus variants, inflation threats, financial stress caused by rising interest rates, as well as uncertain ramifications from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Expanded PBL commitments will support DMCs to undertake critical policy reforms and to address gaps in governments’ development financing requirements, according to a release from the ADB.To maximize development impact, ADB has also introduced measures to enhance PBL quality and to strengthen oversight by the Board of Directors.
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“This package of additional assistance will ensure ADB remains responsive to our clients’ needs while helping to address long-term structural challenges facing the region, including climate change, rising inequality, and building resilience to future disasters,” he said.To better support DMCs facing economic shocks, ADB has enhanced its Countercyclical Support Facility, which provides fast-disbursing emergency budget support during crises.Revisions include expanding coverage to ADB's most vulnerable low and lower-middle DMCs, increasing individual country resource ceilings, enhancing the focus on targeting poor and vulnerable groups, and making lending terms less onerous to improve access.ADB’s Contingent Disaster Financing has been strengthened to provide coverage for a broader range of future emergencies, including health crises, and by introducing a multiyear funding replenishment option for DMCs that are exposed to frequent disasters and emergencies.“Together, this package of additional support and enhancements to our existing instruments will bolster ADB’s ability to support DMCs in addressing the challenges they are confronting and to achieve a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery,” said Kimura.
RMG industry continues strides in environmental sustainability
The RMG industry of Bangladesh is committed to continue its strides in the area of environmental sustainability in order to retain its fame as sustainable sourcing destination in the world, said BGMEA president Faruque Hassan. “We are now entering into such a regime where only economic value of a product will be not enough, the non-economic intrinsic value of product will also play a vital role,” he said. “Our industry is going green in aligned with the changing business landscape not only to remain competitive but also to contribute to minimizing the adverse impacts of production on the environment we live in,” he added. Also read: BGMEA claiming 100 percent salaries, bonuses paid to RMG workforce
He was speaking at an Iftar Mahfil organized by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) at Hotel Amari in Dhaka on Saturday. Around 75 LEED projects, which got certified after May 2019, were accorded appreciation while a special acknowledgment provided to around 30 LEED Platinum-certified projects in the event. BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim, Directors Inamul Haq Khan (Bablu), Md. Imranur Rahman and Neela Hosna Ara were present at the event. Also read:Speakers call for ensuring functional safety committees in RMG factories
Santanu Dutta Gupta, USGBC Faculty, Regional Head - Market Development GBCI – Eastern India, Bangladesh & Vietnam Markets attended the program.
LEEED consultants, LEED faculties, Green architects, and other stakeholders of USGBC were present also present. Faruque Hassan said Bangladesh is proud to have the highest number of green garment factories in the world with 160 LEED certified by USGBC, of which 48 are platinum, 98 are gold. The number of green garment factories in Bangladesh is on the rise. Being green makes it easier for the factories to comply many the strategic priorities of brands which mainly aim to reduce negative impacts of manufacturing on the environment, he said. Besides a green factory provides a good working environment with desired thermal comfort for workers, hygiene, mental peace, and well-being, he remarked. "We believe that sustainability is a continuous stride and we have to continue the marathon to take the industry to the level of excellence,” the BGMEA President said.
Beef, chicken prices soar in Dhaka on Eid eve
Prices of beef and all kinds of chicken have shot up in the capital's kitchen markets ahead of Eid-ul -Fitr with the rise in demand.
The price of beef has increased by Tk 30 to Tk 50 to Tk 700-750 per kg while prices of all kinds of chicken went up by Tk 20 to Tk 30 per kg in the capital on Sunday.
Visiting kitchen markets in different areas including Khilgaon, Malibag, Shantinagar, Rampura Basabo, the UNB correspondent found that the traders are selling beef at Tk 700 (average) per kg to Tk 750 (premier quality) per kg.
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Beef is selling at Tk 750 per kg at meat shops in Mugda area though the list shows the price at Tk700 per kg.Traders said from the first to the 26th of Ramadan, the rate was Tk 650 to Tk 680 per kg and from Friday beef is being sold at Tk700 per kg due to rise in demand during Eid like the previous years.
Besides, high cattle prices and their high carrying costs have pushed up beef prices , they said.
Yaqub, a resident of Shantinagar ,who came to the market to buy beef said that the price goes up every day.
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"At the beginning of Ramadan I bought one kg of beef at Tk 650. I bought it today (Sunday) at Tk750. We have nothing to say,” he said.
Besides, the price of broiler chicken has gone up.
Sohag, a chicken trader at Kaptan Bazar, said he sold broiler chicken at Tk 170 per kg on Saturday which is Tk 190 per kg today.
“I sold it at Tk 160 per kg a week ago. Sonali and layer chicken prices have also increased. Today (Sunday) Sonali (cock) chickens are being sold at Tk350 to Tk360 per kg, which was between Tk 290 to Tk 300 per kg at the beginning of Ramadan.”
Layer (red) chicken is being sold at Tk280 per kg white layer chicken at Tk250 per kg.
BGMEA claiming 100 percent salaries, bonuses paid to RMG workforce
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has claimed 100 percent salary and Eid bonus of the country’s readymade garment industries have been paid.
BGMEA president Faruque Hassan in a statement on Saturday thanked workers and all concerned including law enforcers for cooperation to do the job smoothly.
He said that the garment workers are going to celebrate the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr with their families with the dedicated cooperation of all.
BGMEA president said 100 percent factories have been paid festival allowances and advance pay in April as per the decision of the government. Eid holiday has also been announced to 100 percent of the factories.
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At the same time, the leader of the garment factory entrepreneurs also thanked the workers for paying their dues in spite of limitations by maintaining the continuity of the previous year.
Faruque further said that according to the information received, the traffic pressure on the highways has come down as compared to other previous years due to the holidays being given on different dates and at different times this year.
He thanked the government for taking various steps to reduce traffic congestion on the highways and to make the Eid journey of homebound people easier and safer.