Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) operator Ollo could roll out network to offer LTE service that is commonly marketed as “4G” across the country…

The country is now producing 73 crore tonnes of milk against the demand of 147 crore tonnes, meat 62 crore tones against demand 71 crore tonnes and eggs 1191.24 crore pieces against annual demand of 1675 crore pieces. The statistics were given during a press briefing by livestock and fisheries minister…

Industries minister Amir Hossain Amu yesterday said ship recycling is contributing significantly to the national economy as the sector is supplying raw material to the steel and re-rolling mills, reports BSS. “As a labour intensive industry, ship recycling is contributing significantly to…

The government has decided to observe ‘National Jute Day’ on March 6 every year, reports BSS.  An official release yesterday said the cabinet division has decided to observe Jute Day. The authorities concerned directed all ministries, divisions and agencies to observe the decision…

The election to Chittagong Taxes BarAssociation (CTBA) will be held on February 26 with three panels contesting the election. Election commission sources said all preparations have been completed and candidates have been urged to obey the election rules strictly, reports BSS from Chittagong. Election…

AFP, HONG KONG: Hong Kong led most Asia markets higher yesterday after the previous day’s HSBC-fuelled plunge, but Tokyo struggled with a stronger…

AFP, THE HAGUE: Corporate takeovers can be tricky in the Netherlands, as US food giant Kraft Heinz found out before performing a sudden U-turn in its surprise move on Unilever, experts say. But even unwanted attention from a potential predator can be useful, if it serves as a wake-up call for companies…

AFP, MILAN:  While rays of sun warm the elegant marble monuments on Rome’s skyline, Milan lies under grey crowds heavy with pollution. But…

From childhood I have seen our players getting acknowledged in global arena and representing Bangladesh. Years passed by, and due to the advancement of…

The broader price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday finished 5,625 points mark again on higher transaction of large cap securities after January …

AFP, ZURICH: Swiss-Swedish engineering giant ABB said yesterday that it had uncovered significant embezzlement at its South Korean subsidiary, which it warned would heavily impact its 2016 earnings. The company said it had discovered “a sophisticated criminal scheme related to a significant embezzlement…

AFP, LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group announced soaring annual profits yesterday on lower charges linked to an insurance scandal, as it awaits a full return to the private sector following a state bailout. LBG pointed to an “uncertain” economic outlook as Britain prepares to exit the European…

Samsung Electronics has launched the 2017 models of air conditioners in Bangladesh, the company said in a statement yesterday. The ACs feature with two categories --Digital Inverter ACs with world’s first 8-pole digital inverter compressor and non-inverter compressor, the statement said.…

Mirza Salman Ispahani elected chairman of Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital Society, a press statement said.  The management committee of Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital Society elected Mirza Salman as chairman of the Society in its 151st meeting held recently. Mirza Salman…

Khalilur Rahman and Liakat Ali Chowdhury have been elected as chairman and vice-chairman of AIBL Capital Market Servises Limited, a subsidiary company…

Tariqul Azam has been promoted to the post of additional managing director of United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB), the bank said in a statement yesterday. He is also the chief risk officer of the bank. Azam started his banking career at Sonali Bank as senior officer, the statement added.