Nationalisation of insurance industry in Bangladesh (1972-1973)
by Mahboob Hasan: AFTER the independence, on March 1, 1972, the Pakistan Insurance Corporation was upgraded to Bangladesh Insurance Corporation. Subsequently, Mujibur Rahman was appointed as its first managing director. ReadMore
Here are some of the proven health benefits of dates
Shawdesh desk: Dates have high natural sugar content. The dry fruit version of dates is richer in calories than the fresh fruit. The high-calorie content in dates has led to ReadMore
Newly diagnosed diabetes in Covid patients may be transitory blood sugar disorder: Study
Shawdesh desk; Many people have complained recently about being diagnosed with diabetes after contracting and recovering from Covid-19. A study by the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has found that many ReadMore
Russia, Belarus suspended by World Rugby ‘until further notice’
Shawdesh Desk: Russia and Belarus were suspended from all international rugby “until further notice” on Tuesday, the world governing body said, as it announced “full and immediate” sanctions following the ReadMore
HC orders to demolish illegal brickfields in 5 districts
Shawdesh Desk: The High Court (HC) today (Tuesday) ordered authorities concerned to demolish within 15 days all the illegal brick kilns in five districts including Dhaka. A High Court division bench of ReadMore
Australia to continue duty free market access in the post -LDC period
Shawdesh Desk: Australia has officially assured continuation of duty free and quota free treatment to Bangladesh exports even after graduation out of LDC in 2026. The commitment came at the ReadMore
New Election Commission is not under any political pressure: CEC
Shawdesh desk: Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said the new Election Commission is not under any political pressure and it will work independently. He made the comment ReadMore
China welcomes beginning of talks between Russia, Ukraine, Foreign Ministry says
Shawdesh desk: China welcomes the beginning of talks between Russia and Ukraine and hopes that this process will continue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a briefing on ReadMore
