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Yamal offers Barca hope ahead of daunting La Liga challenge

2024-08-16 00:00:00

MADRID, Aug 15 (AFP): Teenage star Lamine Yamal is carrying the weight of expectations as Hansi Flick's Barcelona face the unenviable challenge of dethroning a fearsome Real Madrid side as Spanish champions this season.The German coach replaced club legend Xavi...

Mbappe makes dream Real start

2024-08-16 00:00:00

WARSAW, Aug 15 (Reuters): Kylian Mbappe could not have anticipated a better start to his Real Madrid career as he scored a debut goal to help his new team win the European Super Cup on Wednesday.Mbappe fired the ball into...

What punishment will Musk, Rowling get if Khelif wins lawsuit?

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Elon Musk and JK Rowling could face five-year prison terms and fines of up to £214,000 if Paris 2024 Olympics boxer Imane Khelif wins her case against them - after she included the pair in a criminal 'cyber-bullying' lawsuit, according...

India’s Bumrah likely to be rested for Bangladesh Tests

2024-08-16 00:00:00

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh next month, according to PTI. This move comes as part of a broader plan by the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee to ensure...

BCCI rejects ICC's offer to host Women's T20 WC

2024-08-16 00:00:00

India will not step in to host October's Women's T20 World Cup if it has to be moved from Bangladesh, says Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, report agencies.Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India...

Pindi Stadium pitch likely to favour fast bowlers in Pakistan-Bangladesh Test

2024-08-16 00:00:00

The Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is set to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi, with the first match scheduled to conclude on August 25.According to sources, the pitch at Pindi Stadium will likely favor fast bowlers. Pakistan is...

T-Aman cultivation goes on in Joypurhat

2024-08-16 00:00:00

JOYPURHAT, Aug 15 (BSS): Farmers of the district have already completed the transplantation of Aman paddy seedlings on 69,205 hectares of land in all five upazilas this season.Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Rahela Parveen said the...

Mother, two sons stabbed to death in Panchagarh

2024-08-16 00:00:00

PANCHAGARH, Aug 15 (UNB): A mother and her two sons have been brutally stabbed to death in Panchagarh, police said.The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the Daluya Dighi area of Kurulia village, Balarampur Union, Atwari Upazila of Panchagarh district.The...

Hilsa still pricey in Chandpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-16 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Aug 15: Hilsa fish still sells at an exorbitant price in all markets of Chandpur despite its adequate supply.Common people say that hilsa is beyond their purchasing power due to its sky-high prices in the hub of the national...

Cox's Bazar beach littered with trash

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-16 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, Aug 14: Parts of Cox's Bazar sea beach are strewn with litters endangering environment in the top-most tourist spot of Bangladesh. A huge amount of garbage is seen floating in the coastal water at different points of the...

Why cities need women-only buses

2024-08-16 00:00:00

As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, where approximately 1,112 people live per square kilometer, Bangladesh faces numerous challenges, particularly in its urban areas. This high population density is largely concentrated in cities, as many people...

Raising entry age for govt. service to 33

2024-08-16 00:00:00

The current maximum entry age of 30 for government jobs is outdated and requires reform. Raising this limit to 33 would better align with modern educational and career trajectories, allowing candidates to complete higher education and gain valuable private sector...

Learning from 'cute cops'

Shiabur Rahman | 2024-08-16 00:00:00

The long-familiar Dhaka city looked unknown to its dwellers since August 5 when students of educational institutions starting from middle school to university took up responsibility for traffic management. The students, who spearheaded a fierce anti-government movement that culminated in...

Creating employment opportunities to fuel engine of development

Nilratan Halder | 2024-08-16 00:00:00

Finance and Planning Adviser to the interim government, Salehuddin Ahmed has indicated that his ministry will prioritise those projects of the ongoing ones that foster businesses and employment. The objective is to support people's livelihoods through creation of jobs. Of...

No minority tag, please!

2024-08-16 00:00:00

What the Chief Adviser to the interim government has said while talking to the Hindu community is not only laudable but also time-befitting. The key message he conveyed is that the members of the Hindu community in the country should...

Anti-immigration upheaval in the West

Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-08-16 00:00:00

The scenes of rowdy men and women starting a riot on the streets, vandalising properties and viciously fighting with police immediately remind viewers of similar events that usually take place in developing countries. But this is happening in United Kingdom...

Assets of S Alam Group may help salvage Islami Bank

Farhan Fardaus and Babul Barman | 2024-08-15 12:00:00

To salvage Islami Bank Bangladesh the interim government will have to recover money by seizing all assets of S Alam Group responsible for the present sorry state of the lender. S Alam Group and its sister concerns have reportedly taken...

Gulf shares gain on oil boost; US inflation in focus

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Wednesday as oil prices climbed, while investors braced for a key US inflation reading later in the day, reports Reuters.Oil prices, a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets, rose on...

Saudi Arabia poised to ignite Islamic insurance boom in GCC: report

2024-08-15 00:00:00

RIYADH, Aug 14 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia is poised to lead the expansion of Islamic insurance in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with revenues expected to exceed $20 billion in 2024, according to S&P Global. The sector is projected to grow...

Asian bonds attract hefty inflows on US rate outlook, strong exports

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Foreign investors were net buyers of Asian bonds for the third consecutive month in July, spurred by strong regional export growth and expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, reports Reuters.Overseas investors purchased a net $7.91...

Global banks' tech revival sparks hope for $254b Indian IT sector

2024-08-15 00:00:00

BENGALURU, Aug 14 (Reuters): Global banks have started reviving the technology projects they put on ice in 2023, raising hopes for the $254 billion Indian IT sector that makes about a third of its revenue from banking, financial services and...

KSA extends waiver on expat fees for industrial sector employees

2024-08-15 00:00:00

RIYADH, Aug 14 (Arab News): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday announced an extension of its waiver on fees for expatriate workers in the industrial sector, continuing a policy first introduced in 2019.This decision, effective until Dec. 31,...

China firm claims world’s fastest-charging EV battery

2024-08-15 00:00:00

BEIJING, Aug 14 (BBC): Chinese car maker Zeekr says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD.The firm claims its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10 per cent...

Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech

2024-08-15 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters): Alphabet's Google on Tuesday unveiled a lineup of new Pixel smartphones with deeper integrations of its artificial intelligence technology as it races to incorporate AI into its hardware.The upgrades include a Pixel-only feature that lets users...

36th AGM of Federal Insurance Co. Ltd.

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Enamul Hoq, Chairman of Federal Insurance Co. Ltd., presided over the 36th Annual General Meeting held at the head office of the company at Panthapath in Dhaka through a hybrid system on Wednesday. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer A...

Tasty Treat opens outlet in Saidpur

2024-08-15 00:00:00

'Tasty Treat,' the country's popular fast food retail brand, has recently opened an outlet at Saidpur in Nilphamari.Ibrahim Khalil, Chief Operating Officer of Tasty Treat, inaugurated the outlet at the Zikrul Haque road in Saidpur, says a press release. Zakaria...

Chinese co comes with $6.70m investment proposal for UEPZ

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Chinese company Meigo (Bangladesh) Ltd will invest US$6.70 million to set up a Collectable items and toys manufacturing factory at Uttara Export Processing Zone (UEPZ) in Nilphamari, reports BSS.In this connection, Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) signed an agreement...

BRAC Bank gives Tk 20m for injured in student movement

2024-08-15 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has announced the allocation of Tk 20 million from its Corporate Social Responsibility fund to support the treatment of students and other individuals wounded during the recent movement. The bank's Independent Directors also pledged to contribute with the...

DSE stocks buoyant on return of blue chips' dominance

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2024-08-15 00:00:00

Some 60 per cent of the listed securities traded on Tuesday on the Dhaka bourse declined. But the market closed the day's session with a sharp rise, supported by fundamentally-strong stocks. These stocks played a key role in driving up...

Weather (2024-08-15)

2024-08-15 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Rangpur divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. It...