SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters): As China and the US battle over tariffs, locked in a tussle that could result in a deal or a trade war between the world's two largest economies, staying away from China's stock market is becoming...
The 46th meeting of the Shariah Council of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held on Wednesday at the Head Office of the company. The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Council Principal Kamal Uddin Jafree. Prof. Moulana A.B.M...
A meeting to review the progress of development projects under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) was held at the LGED Headquarters on Wednesday. Chief Engineer of LGED Md Abdur Rashid Mia presided over the meeting.
Dhaka WASA, Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK) and Water Aid Bangladesh organised an 'Honorary Crest Distribution Ceremony 2025' for ideal subscribers from low-income areas at the WASA Bhaban at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka on Wednesday. Additional Secretary and Managing Director of...
Textiles and Jute Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today said initiatives have been taken to diversify jute products while the problems surrounding the jute sector would be resolved very soon, reports BSS.He came up with such remarks at the inauguration of...
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The government has appointed Sheikh Matiar Rahman, joint secretary of the commerce ministry, as the administrator of the Bangladesh Live and Chilled Food Exporters Association.The ministry's trade organisation wing on Wednesday issued an order in this connection.The administrator was asked...
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The stock market watchdog sought an explanation of the unusual movement of Khulna Printing & Packaging (KPPL) on the bourses when most other shares are facing a downward pressure. The share price of KPPL increased nearly 361 per cent to...
To offer exclusive services to charter secretaries EBL and ICSB have launched a co-brand Visa credit card at the bank's head office in the capital on Tuesday. Managing Director and CEO Ali Reza Iftekhar; DMD and Head of Retail and...
Dhaka Bank and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) announced their collaboration to launch a co-branded Vertical Mastercard credit card for ICMAB members. Cardholders will benefit from a wide range of travel and lifestyle offers, such...
A delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), led by SAFA Board Member and ICAB President Maria Howlader, participated in the Strategy Meeting of the SAFA Board and various committee meetings. The delegation also attended the World...
Former lead economist of the World Bank's Dhaka Office Dr Zahid Hussain has urged the authorities concerned to take steps to prevent foul play in the capital market to restore general investors' confidence, reports BSS."If manipulation in initial public offering...
Mohammad Mufazzal and Babul Barman | 2025-02-06 00:00:00
General shareholders of BEXIMCO are likely to lose their investment in the company after the closure of its business units, which used to generate 80 per cent of its revenue. The company experienced a loss of Tk 358.79 million in...
WASHINGTON, Feb 05 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran "cannot have a Nuclear Weapon", a day after he signed an order reinstating a "maximum pressure" policy against Tehran over allegations that it was trying to develop such...
STOCKHOLM, Feb 05 (AFP): Ten people were killed in a shooting by a gunman, who also died, at an education centre in Sweden, police said on Wednesday, adding that no motive had been established."Eleven people are dead, including the killer,"...
MANILA, Feb 05 (BBC): The Philippines' parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption.Duterte has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds and threatening to have President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr...
KYIV, Feb 05 (AFP): Ukraine hit an oil depot in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, Kyiv said after the local Russian governor reported a blaze at a facility.Kyiv has intensified its aerial attacks against Russian energy and military installations...
PARIS, Feb 05 (AFP): The Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced.He was the founder and president of the Aga...
RIYADH, Feb 05 (Reuters/AFP): Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state - a statement that comes after US President Donald Trump said that the Saudis were not demanding...
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters): OPEC oil output fell in January for a second month, a Reuters survey found, as a drop in exports from Nigeria and Iran offset a rebound from the United Arab Emirates where field maintenance had curbed...
Experts at a workshop stressed the need for collective action, investment, and partnerships to tackle the growing climate challenges.Standard Chartered Bangladesh hosted the seminar titled 'Catalysing Climate Adaptation Action and Mobilising Investment' at a hotel in the capital recently, says...
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CHATTOGRAM, Feb 05: Chittagong Independent University (CIU) and renowned industrial conglomerate Youngone Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to promote collaborative research.Through this partnership, both institutions also aim to improve industry-oriented education, develop curriculum and increase scholarships...
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Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday the Interim Government was committed to implementing important labour reforms to make the country's labour laws compliant with ILO standards. "We've already taken some moves. You will see the changes very soon,"...
HSBC and BRAC Business School have announced the Business Case Competition 2025, a team-based contest aimed at fostering analytical and strategic thinking among undergraduate students across the nation.Organised by the BRAC University Business Club, BIZ BEE, this competition aims to...
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A latest global report revealed a lack of buyer accountability and other unethical behaviours in the global denim industry.The Ethical Denim Council (EDC), a US-based non-profit organisation, published the report titled '2024 State of the Denim Industry, an Unchanging Landscape...
Uttara Finance and Investments Limited, a leading non-banking financial institution, has announced the re-election of Maj Gen Mohammad Maksudur Rahman as its chairman, with effect from January 19, says a statement.Maj Gen Maksudur Rahman will lead the company into its...
Oil prices dropped over 1 per cent on Wednesday as rising US stockpiles and concern about a new Sino-US trade war fuelled fears of weaker economic growth, offseting US President Donald Trump's renewed push to eliminate Iranian crude exports, reports...
Gold prices climbed 1 per cent on Wednesday, continuing their record rally as investors sought the safe-haven asset due to concerns about the escalating US-China trade war and its impact on economic growth, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.9 per...
Walton has announced a five-year warranty for some PCB (Printed Circuit Board) models of its locally manufactured air conditioners (ACs). Additionally, customers are enjoying a 10-year guarantee on the compressors of Walton Inverter ACs, while Walton non-inverter ACs come with...
NAGPUR, India, Feb 05 (AFP): India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the "ups and downs" of a long career as he looks to rediscover his form in three one-day internationals against...
Bangladesh's elite umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has been named among the others match officials for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy-2025, set to be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 19, report agencies.Sharfuddoula, who...
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