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Gemcon Group
Gemcon Group () is a Bangladeshi diversified conglomerate based in Dhaka. History Gemcon Group was established in 1979 through Castle Construction. It was founded by Kazi Shahid Ahmed who is also the chairperson of the group. It is a family owned company. Ahmed's three sons are directors of the company, Kazi Anis Ahmed, Kazi Inam Ahmed, and Kazi Nabil Ahmed. Gemcon group has provides awards for writers and poets that it gives annually. It started as Kagoj Tarun Sahitya Puraskar. In 2003, the award was renamed to Best Book Award. It was renamed against in 2007 Gemcon Sahitya Puroshkar. Gemcon Group owned Ajker Kagoj. It closed the newspaper with a one-day notice to its employees. Kazi Anis Ahmed is the publisher of Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune. In January 2020, Gemcon announced it is in talks to acquire Agora Super Stores and merge it with Meena Bazar. The merger would make Meena Bazar the biggest retail chain in Bangladesh. Gemcon Khulna won the Bangabandhu T20 Cup in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city in the world with a population of 8.9 million residents as of 2011, and a population of over 21.7 million residents in the Greater Dhaka Area. According to a Demographia survey, Dhaka has the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world, and is popularly described as such in the news media. Dhaka is one of the major cities of South Asia and a major global Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks 39th in the world and 3rd in South Asia in terms of urban GDP. As part of the Bengal delta, the city is bounded by the Buriganga River, Turag River, Dhaleshwari River and Shitalakshya River. The area of Dhaka has been inhabited since the first millennium. An early modern city developed from the 17th century as a provincial capital and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangabandhu T20 Cup
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ( bn, শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান; 17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), often shortened as Sheikh Mujib or Mujib and widely known as Bangabandhu (meaning ''Friend of Bengal''), was a Bengali politician, parliamentarian and the founding leader of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. He first served as the titular President of the Provisional Government of Bangladesh between April 1971 and January 1972. He then served as Prime Minister of Bangladesh from the Awami League between January 1972 and January 1975. He finally served as President again during BAKSAL from January 1975 till his assassination in August 1975. In 2011, the 15th constitutional amendment in Bangladesh referred to Sheikh Mujib as the Father of the Nation who declared independence; these references were enshrined in the fifth, sixth, and seventh schedules of the constitution.http://bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/upload/act/2022-04-18-13-27-54-Scheudle__367.pdf Mujib emerg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Establishments In Bangladesh
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's European operations, which are based in Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area along the Thai border, ending large-scale fighting. * January 8 – Whiddy Island Disaster: The French tanke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Group
East Coast Group () is a Bangladeshi diversified conglomerate based in Dhaka. Azam J. Chowdhury is the chairperson of the company. In 2019, it had 30 subsidiaries and US$4 billion in assets. Tanjil Chowdhury, chairman of Prime Bank Limited, is the managing director of East Coast Group. History East Coast Group started in 1977 as East Coast Trading Private Limited as an oil trading company. it was founded by Azam J Chowdhury. Chowdhury had also designed the logo of the company. In 1980, East Coast Group founded Bangladesh Trade Syndicate Limited as a representative of TNT Express. East Coast Group founded East Coast Shipping Lines Limited as their shipping wing in 1982. East Coast Group founded EC Securities Limited in 1997 to invest in the stock market. In 1998, East Coast Group founded EC Distribution Limited. East Coast Group founded Radiant Alliance Limited in October 2010. On 1 November 2010, East Coast Group founded Parkesine Products Limited. It announced plans to four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abahani Limited Dhaka
Abahani Limited Dhaka ( bn, ঢাকা আবাহনী লিমিটেড), also referred as Dhaka Abahani or Abahani Limited, is a Bangladeshi professional Association football, football club based in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club currently competes in the Bangladesh Premier League (Football), Bangladesh Premier League, the top flight of Football in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi Football. The club was founded as Abahani Krira Chakra ( bn, আবাহনী ক্রীড়া চক্র), through the re-organisation of Iqbal Sporting Club in 1972 by Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In 1989, it was converted into a Limited company. Abahani Limited Dhaka is regarded as one of the country's most renowned and well supported clubs. Since arriving in the domestic football scene, the club has formed a long enduring rivalry with the neighboring Mohammedan SC (Dhaka), Dhaka Mohammedan SC, known as the Dhaka Derby. The club has won elev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh ( bn, লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) (ULAB) is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992. ULAB incorporates the values of Liberal Arts and Sustainability into its curricula, through its General Education Department and its Center for Sustainable Development (CSD). ULAB is a research-intensive University, with multiple research opportunities for its faculty members and students. ULAB has its permanent campus in Mohammadpur within an eco-friendly environment providing facilities such as open sports field, library, auditorium, student center, transportation services, interactive court and other necessary amenities. Schools and Degree-Granting Programs (UGC Appro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meena Bazar (Bangladesh)
Meenā Bāzār or Mina Bazaar ( ur, , hi, मीना बाज़ार, bn, মীনা বাজার) is a special bazaar to sell items to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations. It also refers to a number of modern-day shopping centres and retail stores. In the Mughal era During the Mughal era Meena Bazaars, also known as ''Kuhs Ruz'' ("Day of Joy") were exclusively held for women, while the emperor and a few princes were the only males present. The Bazaars took 5 to 8 days during the Norouz (New Year) festival. Emperor Humayun was the first to organize them, but Akbar and his successors made them more elaborate. Later the fair was closed for the public. Only the emperor, princes and some nobles were allowed to enter the bazaar.Mukherjee, Soma (2001). pp. 102–103. Other In India, Meena Bazar, refers also to a bazaar of the famous Qaisarbagh in the city of Lucknow in the Awadh region of the country. This bazaar was enjoyed by the royal ladies living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazi & Kazi Tea Estate
Kazi may refer to: * Kazi (given name), * Kaji (Nepal), Nepalese prime ministerial position (later reduced to ministers) * Kaži, cat in Vepsian * Qadi or ''Kazi'' or ''Qazi'', an Islamic legal scholar and judge * KAZI-FM, an FM radio station in Austin, Texas * Kazi (comics), a fictional character in the Marvel Comics ** Kazi (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the Marvel Cinematic Universe counterpart of the character * Kazi, an honorific title used historically in the north Indian Kingdom of Sikkim * Kazi, a mythical female healer of 8th century Czech mythology, the sister of Libuše * "Kazi", nickname of Chris Rolle, hip hop musician * '' Kazy'' is also a Kyrgyz dish and Kazakh dish * Kazi Township, Lhünzhub County (卡孜乡), Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China * Kazi Township, Namling County (卡孜乡), a township in Namling County in Tibet Autonomous Region * The Japanese surname Kaji (surname), as written in Kunrei-shiki or Nihon-shiki See also * Kaji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agora Super Stores
Agora is a Bangladeshi retail superstore that operates a Chain store, chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the company was founded by Rahimafrooz Superstores Ltd. in 2001, and it was the pioneer and largest retail-superstore in Bangladesh. History Agora was founded in Dhaka on 2001 by Rahimafrooz Superstores Ltd of Rahimafrooz, Rahimafrooz group. In 2006 Agora was fined 100 thousand taka by Mobile court over food safety. By 2008, it had 4 superstore retain branches in Dhaka. The store uses 50 thousand rural farmers and traders to supply itself. In 2011, the store opened its first branch in Chittagong. The same Agora acquired rival brand PQS in Dhaka. By 2012, Agora had 10 branches in Bangladesh. Agora branch in Mohammadpur Thana, Mohammadpur was fined in 2013 and again in 2014 for selling stale vegetables. In 2015, Agora won the best retail brand award by Bangladesh Brand Forum. On 15 May 2016, Agro and other s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh
Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 165 million people in an area of . Bangladesh is among the most densely populated countries in the world, and shares land borders with India to the west, north, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast; to the south it has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is narrowly separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor; and from China by the Indian state of Sikkim in the north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial and cultural centre. Chittagong, the second-largest city, is the busiest port on the Bay of Bengal. The official language is Bengali, one of the easternmost branches of the Indo-European language family. Bangladesh forms the sovereign part of the historic and ethnolinguistic region of Bengal, which was divided during the Partition of India in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangla Tribune
Bangla Tribune is a Bengali language news website of Bangladesh. It started its journey on 13 May 2014. It's edited by Zulfiqer Russell and published by Kazi Anis Ahmed. As of July 2021, its Alexa ranking was #16 in Bangladesh and #3,064 globally. History Bangla Tribune along with ''Dhaka Tribune'', a national English-language daily broadsheet of Bangladesh are owned by 2A Media Limited. As a concern of Gemcon Group and Kazi Anis Ahmed is the publisher of both newspapers. Its slogan says "All news in minimum words" (in Bengali "Alpa Khotai Shob Khota"). Recognition Reporters of ''Bangla Tribune'' have received multiple accolades for their anti-drug reports. In 2007, Shafiqul Islam received the Progga Tobacco Control Journalism Award. In 2015, Udisa Islam received the Prothom Alo Best Anti-Drug Report for her anti-drug reports. See also * Dhaka Tribune The ''Dhaka Tribune'' is a major Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper based in Dhaka, the country's capital and large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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