August 1, 2022

Barcelona sells part of its production hub for $102M

Barcelona has sold part of its production hub for 100 million euros ($102 million) to boost its finances in a bid to use its newly signed players right away.Club president Joan Laporta announced Monday the club sold a 25% stake of Barça Studios to Soci…

BEPZA EZ gets $28m more in investment

Nova Intima, a Hong Kong-British Virgin Island-owned ladies’ undergarment manufacturing company, will invest $28 million in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.The company signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zo…

IBBL launches month-long fintech campaign

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has launched a month-long fintech campaign.Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, inaugurated the “All of Your Banking Through Fintech” campaign as the chief guest in Dha…

ACC investigation into Grameen Telecom underway

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday sent a letter to Grameen Telecom after starting an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of money. The ACC sent a letter on Sunday (July 31) asking for the information of four members of the board of…

PM: BNP plundered national resources during its rule

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said saving power and fuel oil does not mean that there had been looting in the sector.“Rather, BNP plundered during their regime. We after coming to power stopped that indiscriminate looting and developed the cou…

Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing.A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Pelosi and her deleg…

ACC files case against chairman of Lakshmipur Model Union

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday filed a case against chairman of Lakshmipur Model Union of Chandpur Sadar Upazila and the owner of Shapla Media Production Company Salim Khan as the commission found illegal wealth of TK 34 crore and concealin…