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The history of the Vaillant Group dates back to 1874, when Johann Vaillant set up a master fitter's business. In 1894 Johann Vaillant patented a new "closed-system" gas-fired bathroom boiler. [3] This was the first device that made it possible to heat water hygienically, without contaminating it with combustion gases.
After Bangladesh gained independence in 1971, the company was incorporated on 24 January 1973 as ICI Bangladesh Manufacturers Limited and also as Public Limited Company. On 5 May 1992, ICI divested its investment in Bangladesh to the management when its name was changed to Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) Limited.
Kohinoor Chemical Company (Bangladesh) Limited was established in 1956 at Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dacca. [8] [9] In 1971, the company was nationalized after the Independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan and placed under Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation. [8] It became a public limited company in 1998. [8]
Through the programme, individuals can buy the filters for between 3,500 and 5,000 takas (US$50–70). For the very poorest, the filters are available at 10 per cent of the full price. Nevertheless, some people cannot afford filters and continue to drink arsenic-contaminated water. [54] Other programs distribute filters for free.
During the years 1990-1992, Bangladesh underwent economic changes following a shift in government, resulting in a recession within the real estate market due to a decline in investor interest. [6] The Real Estate Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) was established in 1991 to standardize industry practices and promote consumer confidence.
The per capita consumption of meat and egg in Bangladesh remains below the level recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization. [5] The impact of Avian Influenza in 2007 and the COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to the poultry and associated feed industry in Bangladesh. The outbreak in 2007 resulted in the closure of two-thirds of ...
The Hajong people are an ethnic group from northern parts of Bangladesh. The Hajongs community lives mostly in the Mymensingh and Sylhet districts of Bangladesh and are predominantly rice farmers. In Bangladesh, Hajongs are also found in the northern Dhaka division, although there are unconfirmed reports of some Hajong living in Chittagong ...
Paddy field in rural Bangladesh. Rice production in Bangladesh plays a critical role in the nation's economy, affecting various sectors and socioeconomic factors. As the primary crop and staple food, rice is central to agricultural production, employment, and nutritional needs. It is a major contributor to Bangladesh’s national income.