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TIB calls for enforcing laws to save environment, biodiversity
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday called for effective enforcement of constitutional and legal obligations, especially environmental laws, to protect the country’s biodiversity and environment.
BGMEA establishing technologically advanced labs with DAB
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), in association with Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (DAB), has recently taken initiatives to establish some technologically advanced labs with PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) machines required to test for COVID-19 in Chandra, Tongi and Narayanganj.
Banglalink introduces online stay-home-concert on Toffee platform
Banglalink is going to introduce the largest online stay-home-concert ever held in the country on its digital entertainment platform ‘Toffee’.
DCCI opens ‘SME Development Department’ to facilitate CMSME sector
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has opened a separate ‘SME Development Department’ operating from June 1 to facilitate its members of cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
PRAN collects mung bean from farmers amid corona
PRAN is continuing to provide support to its contract farmers amid corona outbreak so that they do not face any obstacle to sell their produce.
COVID-19: Grameen Telecom distributes over 1mn free masks
Grameen Telecom has so far distributed 1 million and 20 thousand free non-medical masks as people are stepping out of their homes for various reasons.
Banglalink Priyojon customers to get up to 15 PC discount on Praava Health services
Banglalink has introduced up to a 15percent discount on various healthcare services provided by Praava Health for Banglalink Priyojon customers.
A 15 percent discount will apply to video and tele consultations with physicians, home sample collections for pathological and imagining tests, and first visits of family medicine doctors.
ADB expands Trade Finance Program to support private sector in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expanded the Trade Finance Program (TFP) to support private sector in Bangladesh by raising its financing limit to $755 million from $518 million at the end of last year.
The TFP works with 12 partner banks in Bangladesh to mobilize private sector capital and fill market gaps by providing guarantees and loans to support trade, according to a press release.
“Given the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, particularly availability of credit for private sector in Bangladesh, enhancement of the TFP will increase liquidity, help boost businesses, raise exports and imports, increase jobs, and contribute to economic growth and development,” ADB Country Director Manmohan Parkash said.
Huawei unveils new tool for all-scenario remote collaboration
Huawei has launched its next-generation IdeaHub series intelligent endpoint for all-scenario smart office ecosystem on Friday.
IBBL board of directors hold meeting
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) was held through video conference on Sunday.