March2022
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UN agreed to start negotiating a world-first global treaty on plastic pollution
Mar 2, 2022The United Nations on Wednesday agreed to start negotiating a world-first global treaty on plastic pollution in what has been hailed a watershed moment for the planet. Nearly 200 nations at the UN Environment Assembly in... -
Justin Trudeau announced a ban on Russian oil imports
Mar 2, 2022Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday a ban on Russian oil imports, saying oil revenues have helped to prop up President Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs and wage war against Ukraine. He said Ottawa would... -
Australia assured continuation of duty free and quota free treatment to Bangladesh exports in post LOC
Mar 2, 2022Australia has officially assured continuation of duty free and quota free treatment to Bangladesh exports even after graduation out of Least Delegation Country (LDC) in 2026. The commitment came at the meeting of the first Joint... -
The World Bank announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan
Mar 2, 2022The World Bank on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, stating the money will go to UN agencies and international NGOs while remaining “outside the control” of the country’s Taliban rulers.... -
Crude surged past $110 a barrel on Wednesday
Mar 2, 2022Crude surged past $110 a barrel on Wednesday and equities sank with investors growing increasingly fearful about the Ukraine war’s impact on global energy supplies and the economic recovery. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of his neighbour has... -
Sri Lanka ran out of gasoline as foreign exchange crisis worsened with no dollars to import fuel
Mar 2, 2022Sri Lanka’s public transport was crippled on Wednesday as buses ran out of diesel, officials said as the country’s foreign exchange crisis worsened with no dollars to import fuel. The Private Bus Owners’ Association said they... -
The British Council scholarships continue to support women in STEM
Mar 2, 2022The British Council scholarships for women in STEM are back for a second year. The scholarships will support over 100 women from around the world in continuing their STEM studies at a UK university. The British... -
imo brings in new feature ‘iBubble’ to facilitate convenient communication
Mar 2, 2022instant messaging app imo has recently launched a new feature in Android version of imo called as ‘iBubble’ to empower tech-savvy people to communicate in a more convenient and efficient way. This feature will enable friends’... -
DBH posted 17% net profit growth, proposed 25% dividend
Mar 2, 2022Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DBH) posted net profit growth of 17% in 2021 compared to previous year. The Board of Directors of the company in a recent meeting recommended 25% dividend for the shareholders... -
Agreement Signed to launch new BRAC Kumon Center in Siddheswari
Mar 2, 2022‘BRAC Kumon Franchise Agreement Signing’ was held between BRAC Kumon Ltd. & BRAC Kumon’s New Instructor at BRAC University recently. The agreement was signed by Lady Syeda Sarwat Abed (Managing Director, BRAC Kumon Ltd.) and Ms....
