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Speakers highlight Ziaur Rahman's leadership in advancing nation

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Speakers at a discussion have remembered former president and BNP founder Major Ziaur Rahman's contributions in various sectors and praised his leadership in the nation building, reports UNB.The discussion was held at the National Press Club in the city, organised...

Hasina, 128 others sued over killing of vendor

2024-11-25 00:00:00

A case has been filed against 129 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina over the killing of roadside vendor Jalal Uddin during the July-August mass uprising, reports BSS.Victim's widow Moli Begum filed the complaint at the court of Dhaka...

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin had a meeting with a visiting US delegation

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin had a meeting with a visiting US delegation, led by Special Representative for International Labour Affairs Kelly M Fay Rodríguez and Deputy Under Secretary Thea Lee, at his office in the capital on Sunday. —...

Moyeen Khan underpins franchise after swift electoral reforms

FE REPORT | 2024-11-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has suggested that the interim government ensure people's voting right by holding the general election swiftly after exhausting reforms.He made this call after visiting the grave of the party's...

NTPC Green's IPO attracts bids worth $1.8b in India's third-biggest listing this year

2024-11-25 00:00:00

NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of state-owned NTPC, garnered bids worth 154.06 billion rupees ($1.83 billion) on Friday for its $1.2 billion initial public offering, as investors bet on the country's growing clean energy needs, reports Reuters.India has...

Indian banks' credit risk from Adani exposure seems contained: JPMorgan

2024-11-25 00:00:00

MUMBAI/BENGALURU, Nov 24 (Reuters): Indian banks' loan exposure to the embattled Adani Group seems "manageable" and any credit risk in the aftermath of its billionaire founder-chairman's indictment in the United States looks "contained," JPMorgan said on Friday.US prosecutors have charged...

Thales denies wrongdoing as Anglo-French bribery probe hits shares

2024-11-25 00:00:00

PARIS, Nov 24 (Reuters): French defence and technology firm Thales said on Friday it was denying allegations brought to its attention after Britain's Serious Fraud Office announced a joint investigation with French authorities into suspected bribery and corruption.Thales, which is...

Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records

2024-11-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters): The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week, as Black Friday kicks off a holiday shopping season that could shed light on how buyers are...

Huawei wants 100,000 apps on Harmony OS within a year

2024-11-25 00:00:00

SHANGHAI, Nov 24 (Reuters): China's Huawei, blacklisted by the US, said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance.The tech giant has more than 15,000...

IBN SINA PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDS 40TH AGM

2024-11-25 00:00:00

The 40th annual general meeting (AGM) of The IBN SINA Pharmaceutical Industry PLC was held on a virtual platform on Sunday. Kazi Harun or Rashid, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. The AGM approved a 63 per cent...

MEGHNA BANK HOLDS STRATEGIC BUSINESS MEETING

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Meghna Bank PLC organised a Strategic Business Meeting-2024 at a resort at Pubail in Gazipur recently. Kazi Ahsan Khalil, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, presided over the meeting. Kimiwa Saddat, Deputy Managing Director, and Sadequr Rahman, Deputy Managing...

SMART TECHNOLOGIES BRINGS IN GOOGLE TV

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Smart Technologies (BD) Limited (Sony-Smart), the official distributor of Sony in Bangladesh, unveiled its new range of Google TVs on the occasion of World Television Day. The launching ceremony took place at the Sony-Smart showroom in Dhaka recently. Md Tanvir...

REPRESENTATIVE CONFCE OF BKB'S CBA B-985 HELD

2024-11-25 00:00:00

A representative conference of the Employees Union CBA B-985 of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. Mostafuzul Karim Majumdar, joint general secretary of Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal central Committee, was present as...

JANATA BANK STARTS RTGS ACTIVITIES

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Janata Bank PLC started Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) activities through its JB NIKASH SOLUTION on Sunday. Managing Director Md Mazibur Rahman inaugurated the software as the chief guest. Higher executives of the bank were present on the occasion.

SONALI BANK ARRANGES CUSTOMER GATHERING

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Sonali Bank PLC’s Narayanganj corporate branch arranged a view-exchange meeting on recovery of classified loan, new loans and foreign remittance at Narayanganj on Saturday on the occasion of 'Meet the Borrower & Customer Gathering'. Md Shawkat Ali Khan, MD &...

UNION BANK HOLDS BRANCH MANAGER CONFERENCE

2024-11-25 00:00:00

With a view to reviewing the achievements of Business Plan-2024 and providing guidelines for preparation of Business Plan-2025, a branch managers' conference of Union Bank PLC was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. Chairman of the...

Bangladesh Gas Fields Company holds 69th AGM

2024-11-25 00:00:00

The 69th Annual General Meeting of Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Limited (BGFCL) was held on Sunday at Petrobangla in Dhaka. Mohammad Mohsin, Chairman, BGFCL Board, presided over the meeting. The Chairman of Petrobangla (Grade-1) Zanendra Nath Sarker and the shareholders...

Trump's return could extend US stocks' dominance over global rivals

2024-11-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters): US stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or...

ISTCL HOLDS 24TH AGM

2024-11-25 00:00:00

The 24th annual general meeting of ICB Securities Trading Company Limited (ISTCL) was held on Saturday at the company's head office in the capital's Kakrail. The meeting was presided over by Md. Abul Hossain, chairman of the ISTCL's board of...

SOUTHEAST BANK LAUNCHES 16 AGENT BANKING OUTLETS

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Southeast Bank officially launched 16 agent banking outlets to facilitate banking services to people across the country, especially in the rural and semi-urban areas of Cox's bazar, Cumilla, Dhaka, Faridpur, Gazipur, Jhalakathi, Khulna, Natore, Noakhali, Satkhira, Shariatpur and Tangail. Named...

Parveen elected chairperson of Shasha Denims

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Parveen Mahmud FCA has recently been elected as the chairperson of Shasha Denims Ltd, says a statement. The company's Board of Directors elected her as the chairperson at a meeting held on November 14.

NBR plans online tax reforms to simplify process for taxpayers

2024-11-25 00:00:00

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to implement several initiatives aimed at reducing taxpayer hassles and enhancing revenue collection for the national exchequer, reports UNB.According to NBR sources, upcoming changes include the introduction of online corporate tax filing,...

Renata to issue preference shares to slash bank loans

FE REPORT | 2024-11-25 00:00:00

Renata is going to raise Tk 3.25 billion through preference shares to ease its finance cost burden by paying off short-term bank loans.Against the backdrop of high interest rates, the drug manufacturer's finance costs shot up in the recent quarters,...

Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surge 16.8pc

2024-11-25 00:00:00

RIYADH, Nov 24 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports reached SR79.48 billion ($21.17 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, a rise of 16.76 per cent compared to the same period in 2023, according to official data. As reported by...

UK’s Asda brings back industry veteran Leighton to lead business

2024-11-25 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters): Struggling British supermarket Asda said on Saturday veteran retailer Allan Leighton would return as executive chairman, more than two decades after he served as CEO when he turned around the business before selling it to Walmart.Britain's...

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree

2024-11-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 24 (AFP): US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered by inflationary pressures that have abated but not completely faded.After the sticker shock during the latter stages of the...

BANGLALINK WINS PROJECT MANAGEMENT AWARDS

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Banglalink won the prestigious 'Project Management Awards 2024' from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Bangladesh, a US-based not-for-profit professional organisation for project management. The recognition was awarded for 'Cumilla DC DR Project' which excelled in three categories: Project of the...

AL ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK SCHOOL BANKING CAMPAIGN HELD

2024-11-25 00:00:00

Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) has organised a 'School Banking' campaign at Ibn Taymiyya School and College in Cumilla to foster saving spirit among students. Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Husne Ara Shikha was present as the chief guest at the event...

NATIONAL BANK HOLDS STRATEGIC REVIEW MEETING

2024-11-25 00:00:00

National Bank held a strategic review meeting at the National Bank Training Institute in Dhaka on Saturday, focusing on current and upcoming action plans for the next year. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, attended...

NRBC BANK-DRU PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

2024-11-25 00:00:00

NRBC Bank-Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has provided scholarships to children of 30 deceased journalists for their education. The students will be provided with an annual scholarship of Tk 36,000 at the rate of Tk 3,000 per family per month. Commerce...