Economy
Chattogram divisional business conference of Rupali Bank held today
Business Conference-2022 was held with the participation of Branch Managers under Chattogram Divisional Office of Rupali Bank Limited.
On Saturday, September 17 Chattogram’s O R Nizam Road, Mohammad Jahangir, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, was present as the chief guest in the branch manager’s conference held in the conference room of Rupali Bank Tower.
On this occasion, he gave a directive speech to the branch manager, zonal manager and other officials.
Managing Director and CEO of the Bank, Mohammad Jahangir said, the greatest Bengali father of all time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has urged all of us to work with dedication, sincerity and honesty to implement the “Vision 2041” of Hon’ble Prime Minister Jannetri Sheikh Hasina, his eldest daughter, to build a Beautiful Bangladesh. (will be)
Managing Director and CEO of the bank, Mohammad Jahangir, urged all concerned including the branch managers to successfully implement the 100-day program announced after taking charge.
The managing director said, if this program is implemented, there will be significant progress in the overall aspects of the bank’s business development, deposit collection, loan distribution, increase in remittance flow, collection of classified loans. The Managing Director also expressed the opinion that the export business of Rupali Bank Limited in the commercial capital of Chattogram should be increased manifold.
Chattogram Divisional Office General Manager Mohammad Shahjahan Chowdhury presided over the conference. Chattogram West, East and Cox’s Bazar Zonal Managers Abul Hasan, Begum Kamrun Nahar and Masuk-e-Ilahi were also present in it.
Besides, O R Nizam Road and Agrabad Corporate Branch Deputy General Manager Ershad Hossain Chowdhury, S, M, Burhan Uddin along with
Executives, managers and officers of various branches.
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent approximately US$ 2.11 billion in remittances during the first 28 days of September in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on 29 September.
Of this total, state-owned and specialised banks handled $679.10 million, while private banks received $1.43 billion in remittances.
Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to expedite reforms and hold elections swiftly. Yunus, who recently assumed the role after the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year administration, expressed his commitment during an interview with Tokyo-based news outlet NHK WORLD in New York on Sunday. He was attending the United Nations General Assembly at the time.
Following mass student-led protests that ended Hasina’s long-standing rule in August, Yunus stepped in as the leader of the caretaker government. Known for founding Grameen Bank, an institution providing microloans to the underprivileged, Yunus, along with the bank, earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts in poverty alleviation.
During the interview, Yunus emphasized that the interim government’s primary mission is to implement reforms promptly and ensure elections are held as soon as the groundwork is complete. He underscored the importance of success, stating, “Failure is not something that we can accept.”
Addressing the pivotal role of students in the ousting of the Hasina administration, Yunus acknowledged the sacrifices made by young people, referring to their involvement as part of a “revolution.” He highlighted his intention to engage the younger generation in shaping policy.
Furthermore, Yunus called for continued support from Japan, Bangladesh’s largest donor, during this crucial transition period. He stressed that Japan’s assistance is vital to stabilizing Bangladesh’s economy and fostering a democratic foundation in the nation.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Adviser for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, announced today that steps will be taken to restrict the use of polythene shopping bags to safeguard future generations.
Starting from October 1, polythene bags will be banned in shopping malls, followed by a ban in kitchen markets from November 1.
“Everyone must take responsibility and stop using polythene voluntarily. Action against polythene producers will begin from November 1,” Rizwana Hasan stated during a seminar.
The Department of Environment (DoE) organized the seminar to raise public awareness about alternatives to banned polythene bags.
Rizwana Hasan highlighted that the restriction on polythene will be executed in phases according to legal provisions, and discussions with shopping centers and store owners are ongoing to ensure a smooth transition.
She also announced plans to make the government secretariat a plastic-free zone by December.
Other speakers at the seminar included Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed, DoE Director General Dr. Abdul Hamid, Director Rajinara Begum, President of the Shop Owners Association Muhammad Helal Uddin, and Md. Arifur Rahman Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at BUP. They discussed the harmful effects of polythene and the need for alternative products.
Earlier, Rizwana Hasan inaugurated a fair showcasing eco-friendly alternatives to polythene bags and visited 24 stalls. The fair featured products from government and private entrepreneurs, including reusable bags, jute bags, paper bags, and items made from bamboo and cane.
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