GP earns Tk 3,621 cr in revenue in Q3

Grameenphone Ltd. reported total revenues of BDT 3,621 crores for the third quarter of 2021, registering a 1.8% growth from the same period last year. Having acquired 16 lac new subscribers, the operator ended the period with 8.36 crore subscribers, a 7.7% year over year growth. 4.61crore subscribers, or 55.1% of total subscribers, are using internet services. “Grameenphone remains committed to meeting customers’ demand for high-speed internet connectivity and improving customer experience, continuing with network rollout and spectrum deployment in the third quarter. In addition, our drive on market execution and providing tailored offers to our customers resulted in more subscribers choosing Grameenphone as their preferred network. We added 24lac Mn data users to our network, registering a 9.7% YoY growth in data users.” said Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone Ltd. He said “Continuing our efforts towards empowering societies, we are constantly transform...

MOU signed to boost fintech regulation in Greater Bay Area

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) jointly announced on Thursday that they have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fintech Innovation Supervisory Cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).By signing the MOU, they have agreed to link up the PBOC's Fintech Innovation Regulatory Facility with the HKMA's Fintech Supervisory Sandbox.The move aims to advance cooperation on fintech innovation on the basis of l...

NHTTI celebrates Int’l Chefs Day

National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (NHTTI) celebrated International Chefs Day at its premise at Mohakhali in the capital on Wednesday.On the occasion, the institute organised a food competition among its stude...

Children’s cultural practice essential for communal harmony: Dr Hasan

Cultural practice for children is essential for maintaining communal harmony in the country. Journalists need to come forward to spread non-communal consciousness among the people.Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud made the assertion while speaking as the chief guest at a memorial service for poet and journalist Rafiqul Haque ‘Dadu Bhai’ organized by North Bengal Journalists Forum (NBJF) at Swadhinata Auditorium in the capital's Shegunbagicha on Friday afternoon. The minister paid homage to Rafiqul Haque and said that his role in developing the talents of children should be followed. Novelist Imdadul Haque Milon, grandson of the veteran poet, said he might not have been a writer if it was not for his grandfather.The Information Minister said, &l...

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We’re humans, make mistakes: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah has hit back at the team’s critics after they secured a berth in the Super 12 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Bangladesh began their campaign with a loss against Scotland but comfortably defeated Oman and Papua New Guinea to progress to the next stage.Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan had come down heavily on the team after their opening defeat and that had an impact on the dressing room atmosphere. Nazmul took digs at Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Musfiqur Rahim which had a cascading effect on the other players.“Everyone has social media on their phone. We expect criticism when it is warranted, but if that is belittling, we feel bad,” Mahmudullah stated.“There were many questions, including about the three senior players’ strike rate. We tried hard, but we didn’t get the result. Everyone makes sacrifices. We play with injuries. Some of us take painkillers every day. Many don’t know about these things, so it is not right to talk about our commitment. I hope we can be more settled now. Within the team, there is positive energy, and for that, I thank the whole team. I hope things will get better.“We are human beings and we also make mistakes. When we play, the whole country plays together. We keep it in our minds. I don’t think anyone has more feelings for it than us. We played bad and we knew that we would receive criticism. We all were hurt by it.”Mahmudullah acknowledged the players should be criticised but pointed out it shoud be done in a positive manner....

Bangladesh is next hub of digital device mfg

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Major rivers dredged to restore navigability

The government along with Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) have taken several initiatives to restore our waterways. In that continuity, under various dredging projects, several riverways have been re-established. Regulato...

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