Customers of Northern Electricity Supply Company Limited (Nesco) will now be able to pay their bills through Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL). A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was exchanged Thursday at a Dhaka hotel. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of IBBL, and Zakiul Islam, managing director of Nesco, handed over the papers. Read:IBBL, Max Hospital sign MoU Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing director of IBBL, Md Mahboob Alam, senior executive vice-president of the bank, and Syed Golam Ahammad, executive director (finance) of Nesco, were also present. Nesco provides electricity services in 16 districts of Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.

Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) of the Prime Minister’s Office and Denmark on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance green infrastructure cooperation for Bangladesh’s sustainable economic growth.  ‘With a growing population, economic growth, and graduation from LDC status, Bangladesh is becoming a key player on the global stage, said Danish Ambassador Winnie Estrup Petersen on signing the MoU with the PPPA in Bangladesh. Read:Bangladesh, Korea sign deal to provide $100 mn of EDCF loan “Its wealth of resources and untapped domestic consumption potential makes the country a good candidate for investment. Ultimately, working together we hope to spark a green industrial transformation by cooperating in sectors like clean water and energy, food and agriculture, urban development and transportation,” said the Ambassador. The Danish envoy said concretely, they foresee this as an opportunity to match Bangladeshi needs with Danish strongholds in maritime and logistics, to develop sustainable maritime and port infrastructure that will ensure stronger integration of Bangladesh into global supply chains as it continues its growth. The Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh and the CEO of Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), Sultana Afroz (Secretary), echoed those aspirations, highlighting that public private partnership between Denmark and Bangladesh is a great way to advance Bangladesh’s economic growth with sustainable investments. Read:Maritime Connectivity: Ranong port, Chittagong Port authorities sign MoU “Bangladesh welcomes investors from Denmark and looks forward to opportunities to work together on green technologies and innovative industrial methods. Collaboration paves the path for green transition for both our economies in a positive and fruitful way.’’

Port Authority of Thailand (Ranong Port) and Chittagong Port Authority of Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate trade by enhancing maritime connectivity between the two countries. Md. Zafar Alam, Member (Admin and Planning),  of the Chittagong Port authority and Lt. JG. Dr. Chamnan Chairith, from the Port authority of Thailand, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides on virtual platform on Monday, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. The MoU is part of the greater vision of Bangladesh to enhance connectivity with its neighbours including those in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) region. Read:Bangladesh, Korea sign deal to provide $100 mn of EDCF loan The MoU would encourage the business communities from both sides to further explore trade and investment opportunities, MoFA said. Additionally, both the port authorities would be benefited through the exchange of information and cooperation in port management, operations, information technology, communication, port connectivity, coastal shipping, port-related industry and investment promotion.

Bangladesh, China and Incepta Pharmaceutical Ltd on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on coproduction of Sinopharm vaccine in Bangladesh. Health Minister Zahid Maleque and Abdul Muktadir, Chairman, Incepta Vaccine Limited signed the MoU from Dhaka while Li Can, President, China Sinopharm International Corporation and Zhu Jingjin, Vice President, China National Biotec Group Company Limited signed it from Beijing. Incepta, a leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh, will bring in bulk and bottling, labeling and finishing of the vaccine will be done locally making the price relatively very cheap. Read: Dhaka to receive 10 lakh Sinopharm vaccine doses shortly Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming witnessed the signing of the MoU among relevant parties. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and Health Secretary Lokman Hossain Miah, among others, spoke.

Bangladesh will soon get a clear idea about the sea resources in the country as a survey is being carried out. 

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh and United Enterprises & Co Ltd (UECL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aid collaborative response during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the country’s prominent private university American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) for developing booters’ educational skills.

International agency Oxfam and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to strengthen anti-corruption activities in the country.