TEHRAN, Feb 07 (AFP): Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday that there should not be negotiations with the United States, days after US President Donald Trump called for a new nuclear deal."You should not negotiate with such a...
WASHINGTON, Feb 07 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump has authorized economic and travel sanctions targeting people who work on International Criminal Court investigations of US citizens or US allies such as Israel, drawing condemnation - but also some praise -...
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters): US job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at...
MUMBAI, Feb 7 (AFP) : India's central bank cut interest rates Friday for the first time in nearly five years, as concerns over a growth slowdown in the world's fifth largest economy outweighed inflation risks.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...
BAGERHAT, Feb 7 (UNB) : The number of foreign commercial ships arriving at Mongla Port has increased compared to the previous year.In the first seven months of the 2024-2025 financial year, a total of 496 ships docked at Mongla Port,...
With the interim government in place for six months after the changeover of power following the August uprising, the country's foreign exchange market is currently witnessing a stable condition due to healthy flow of inward remittances and considerable foreign aid...
LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Friday after new sanctions were imposed on Iran's crude exports but were on track for a third straight week of decline, hurt by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed trade war on China...
Czech Republic's Linda Noskova returns the ball to Ashlyn Krueger of the US during their women's semi-final singles match at the Abu Dhabi Open tennis tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday. — AFP
ABU DHABI, Feb 07 (AFP): Defending champion Elena Rybakina edged out Ons Jabeur in a deciding-set tie-break on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open.The world number five, whose coach Stefano Vukov remains suspended for allegedly breaching...
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Feb 07 (AFP): A superb 67-run 10th-wicket stand between Blessing Muzarabani and Trevor Gwandu earned Zimbabwe a seven-run first-innings lead over Ireland on Friday in a one-off Test.Ireland were all out for 260 late on the opening day...
LIVERPOOL, Feb 07 (AFP): Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to shy away from the possibility of completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in English football on Friday as he lavished praise on captain Virgil van Dijk.The Reds romped...
LONDON, Feb 07 (AFP): England will play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy later this month despite calls from British politicians to boycott the match over the Taliban regime's curtailment of women's rights.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on...
LAHORE, Feb 07 (AFP): Rival captains Mohammad Rizwan and Mitchell Santner said on Friday that Pakistan and New Zealand's weekend clash in a tri-nation series will be a dress rehearsal for their Champions Trophy showdown.Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa...
On the occasion of Youth Festival, the final round of the Youth Archery competition will be held today (Saturday) at Paltan ground in the capital, reports BSS.The Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) already completed archery programmes on the occasion of the...
The highly anticipated Dhaka International Marathon-2025 is set to take place today (Saturday) in the 300 Feet area of Dhaka, under the overall supervision of the Bangladesh Army, reports UNB.This event will mark the largest marathon ever organised in Bangladesh,...
Physics department student Mehdi Hasan Lyon became champion in the Dhaka University (DU) Fazlul Haque Muslim Hall annual sports competition held at the university central playground on Friday, reports BSS.Geography and environment department student Md. Roni Islam finished runner-up in...
GALLE, Feb 07 (AFP): Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.Australia, leading by 73 runs at 330-3, were...
Jarin Tasnim Rafa | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Rina, a 35-year old working mother of two children live in a densely populated community in Dhaka. She often goes for instant noodles and packaged snacks after a tiring day at work. As many Bangladeshi parents, she appreciates the aspect...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
The announcement could not come at a better time for the national women's team, the reigning champions of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), which defended last year its title it won in 2022. Both the national women's squad and...
DUBAI/HONG KONG, Feb 7 (Reuters): Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to cut its valuation in a potential London listing to around $50 billion, said three people with knowledge of the matter, nearly a quarter less than the company's 2023...
Global equity funds saw their second weekly outflow in seven weeks by February 5, as investors became more cautious following US President Donald Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, reports Reuters.However, the selling pressure eased after...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
City Insurance PLC posted a 2 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 210 million for 2024 amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges. The company announced a 10 per cent cash dividend for the year.The general insurer's earnings per share (EPS)...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
The equity benchmark index rebounded this week as bargain hunters renewed their buying appetite for specific stocks amid fresh optimism fuelled by stronger-than-expected earnings reports from some companies.Buyers remained on the dominant side as investors chased oversold stocks, which they...
The interim government attached priority to ensuring uninterrupted power supply alongside bringing the power sector out from subsidies and inefficiencies through establishing transparency and accountability, reports BSS."Bangladesh is moving from subsidies and inefficiencies to a new era of transparency and...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Apparel export to the United States-the single-largest destination of Bangladesh-grew a paltry 0.75 per cent to fetch $7.34 billion in 2024.The earnings were $7.28 billion in 2023, according to the data released on Thursday by OTEXA, an affiliate of the...
Bangladesh is dealing with severe economic issues, such as growing inflation, budget deficits, and falling foreign reserves. These issues highlight the country's urgent need for substantial tax reforms. Approximately 2.0 per cent of the citizens pay income tax, and widespread...
Bangladesh is facing a severe energy crisis, primarily due to its heavy reliance on imported coal, gas, and oil. Shortages of these resources have led to frequent power cuts and load shedding, disrupting daily life and industrial operations. Rising global...
As cities expand and farmland diminishes, vertical gardening emerges as a revolutionary solution to modern agricultural challenges. This innovative method of urban farming transforms unused vertical spaces into lush, productive gardens, enabling cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in areas...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Like many other professionals, journalists also used to set up associations to unite and protect their professional interests. As freedom of association is a constitutional right in Bangladesh, there is nothing wrong with it. However, the nature and features of...
Sarker Nazrul Islam | 2025-02-08 00:00:00
With the overthrow of the Awami League regime, courtesy of the July-August uprising, people started believing that their life or death would no longer be decided by some petty security personnel as was very frequently done during the past one...
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