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News in Brief --2024-11-30

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Teen boy dies in Khulna, as 'mosquito coil sparks fire in bus' A teenage transport worker has died as a parked bus caught fire in Khulna city. The incident occurred around 2am on Friday at the Sonadanga Interdistrict Bus Terminal....

Three more die of dengue ___

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Three more persons died of dengue in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 461 this year, reports UNB.The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation...

Southern University Bangladesh (SU) organised a rally

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Southern University Bangladesh (SU) organised a rally, among other programmes, to observe its 23rd founding anniversary in Baizid area of the port-city on Tuesday. SU Trustee Board Chairman Industrialist Khalilur Rahman inaugurated the function, chaired by SU Acting Vice Chancellor...

Sommilito Garments Sromik Federation (SGSF) brought out a rally

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Sommilito Garments Sromik Federation (SGSF) brought out a rally in Mohakhali area in the capital on Friday, voicing their demand for making Amazon pay. — Focus Bangla

Three men held in city for deceiving job seekers

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Police arrested three members of a fraud gang accused of deceiving job seekers by offering employment at super shop 'Shwapno'in the capital on Thursday, reports UNB.The arrestees are Shahin Rabbani, Swapan Das and Parvez Mosharraf.Of them, Shahin is the leader...

Q1 agent banking lending up 12.53pc

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-11-30 00:00:00

The total volume of loans disbursed through agent banking channels increased by 12.53 per cent or over Tk210.898 billion in the first quarter (July-September period) of the fiscal year 2024-25, compared to the previous quarter.The growth highlights the rising popularity...

Over Tk 1.92m fined, 40,000 kg polythene seized

FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change fined over Tk 1.92 million and seized some 40,000 kg polythene through anti-polythene drive in November.The government remains steadfast in its efforts to clamp down on polythene shopping bags. All citizens must...

12 held with arms at Geneva Camp

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Joint forces have arrested 12 individuals, including Mahbub and Irfan, who are close associates of notorious drug trafficker Chua Selim, during an operation in the Geneva Camp of capital's Mohammadpur area on Friday, reports UNB.A press release from the Inter-Services...

BFIU freezes accounts of Chinmoy Das, 16 others involved with ISKCON

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has frozen the bank accounts of 17 people involved in International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), including Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Jote spokesman Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, reports bdnews24.com.The BFIU has sent the instruction to banks...

International Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU

2024-11-30 00:00:00

On the occasion of the International Solidarity Day with Palestine, a 'March for Palestine' rally has been organised at Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University (DU) campus, reports UNB.People and students from various corners of the city and institutions attended...

Five Mohila AL leaders held over attack on protesters

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Police arrested five Mohila Awami League leaders in connection with an attack on an anti-discrimination student protests in the capita's Pallabi on Thursday, reports UNB.Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP, confirmed the information.The arrestees are Babli Begum (43), a...

Election offenders should be punished: Badiul Alam

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Chief of Electoral Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majudar has said the perpetrators of crimes committed in the last three general elections should be punished, reports UNB."Those who committed electoral crimes in the last three elections should be punished. The...

Hefazat-e-Islam staged demonstrations

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Hefazat-e-Islam staged demonstrations at the north gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Friday, demanding ban on ISKCON and protesting the killing of lawyer Alif. — Collected

Nazrul Islam raises questions about ISKCON's agitations

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has questioned the justification of the recent agitations by ISKCON, reports UNB.He alleged that the 'deposed autocrat' is linked to the ISKCON agitations."I don't even want to name the organisation involved in these...

Roma's German defender Mats Hummels (R) celebrates with Roma's Italian defender Gianluca Mancini (L)

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Roma's German defender Mats Hummels (R) celebrates with Roma's Italian defender Gianluca Mancini (L) after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Europa League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Thursday — AFP

Brazil's Botafogo's forward Junior Santos

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Brazil's Botafogo's forward Junior Santos controls the ball during a training session at the Mapuche Country Club in Pilar, Buenos Aires province on Friday, on the eve of the Copa Libertadores final football match between Brazil's Atletico Mineiro and Brazil's...

ICC talks continue on fate of Pak Champions Trophy

2024-11-30 00:00:00

KARACHI, Nov 29 (AFP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) said talks were continuing to settle uncertainty around next year's Champions Trophy, sources told the news agency, after India refused to travel to host nation Pakistan.The event's fate has been hanging...

Captain Tamim leads Junior Tigers to win against Afghans

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim led from the front with a scintillating century as Bangladesh Under-19 team got off to a winning start to the Asia Cup with a 45-run win over Afghanistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in United Arab...

Tigresses out to confirm ODI series against Ireland

2024-11-30 00:00:00

In a bid to clinch the three-match ODI series with a game to spare, Bangladesh Women's team will take on Ireland in the second match today (Saturday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, reports BSS.The match starts at 10:00 am.Bangladesh...

Mohammedan, Brothers Union make winning start

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) Limited got off to a flying start in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football thrashing Dhaka Wanderers Club by 6-0 goals held at Shaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur on Friday, reports BSS.Souleymane Diabate scored...

Brook's 132 puts England on top against NZ

2024-11-30 00:00:00

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov 29 (AFP): A fearless Harry Brook slammed an unbeaten century to give England the upper hand in the first Test against an error-strewn New Zealand on day two in Christchurch on Friday.At stumps Brook was 132 not out...

Tigers face Windies in second Test to break defeat-jinx

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh are determined to snap the defeat curse in the longer version format when they take on West Indies in the second and final Test today (Saturday) at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, reports BSS.The match starts at 09:00 pm (Bangladesh...

Tokyo Gas to boost capital efficiency with asset sales

2024-11-30 00:00:00

TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters): Tokyo Gas aims to enhance capital efficiency by selling underperforming assets, including real estate, its president said on Thursday, following a filing disclosure of a 5 per cent stake investment by US activist investor Elliott Management.Elliott...

Gold prices set for biggest monthly decline in over one year

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Gold prices gained on Friday, supported by a weaker greenback and geopolitical woes, but were on course for their worst monthly performance since September 2023 due to a dollar rally this month following Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, reports Reuters.Spot...

US consumers wary of 'Black Friday' deals

2024-11-30 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 29 (AFP): The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money.Inflation...

Improved demand lifts rice export rates in India and Thailand

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India gained, after holding steady for three straight weeks, supported by improved demand this week, while the delivery of shipments and demand from regular customers drove Thai rates to their highest in...

Freight rates for Russian oil set to rise as winter, new sanctions in sight

2024-11-30 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters): Freight rates for Russian oil transportation are set to rise amid coming winter season and new sanctions against Russian fleet, three traders said on Friday.Britain has imposed the strongest sanctions to date against Russia's shadow merchant...

Talabat set to raise $2b from Dubai IPO

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Talabat Holding, one of the biggest food ordering businesses in the Middle East, is set to raise about $2 billion from the largest initial public offering in the UAE this year, after its parent Delivery Hero on Friday priced the...

Global equity funds draw ninth weekly inflow in a row

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Global investors stepped up purchases in equity funds in the week ended November 27, encouraged by prospects of robust US growth under the Trump administration and boosted by cooling treasury yields, reports Reuters.Investors pumped a substantial $12.19 billion into global...

BRAC BANK PARTNERS WITH SEAGULL HOTELS

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has partnered with Seagull Hotels Limited to extend exclusive Employee Banking services. Under the partnership, Seagull officials will enjoy a convenient and delightful banking experience, including salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards, credit cards, loan facilities, DPS, FD, and...