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Smart Tech adjudged best performer in Dell South Asia Partner Summit 2024

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd., a leading organisation in the ICT solutions landscape of Bangladesh, has been honoured as the best performer in data center solution, storage at the Dell South Asia Partner Summit 2024. The event held at The Athene...

Teesta master plan still at policy making stage, says BWDB DG

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Kurigram, Oct 4 (UNB)-- The implementation of the Teesta master plan is still at the policy-making stage, according to Engineer Muhammad Amirul Haq Bhuiya, Director General of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB).Speaking to reporters, the DG noted that the...

Karmasangsthan Bank holds business review meeting--

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Karmasangsthan Bank holds business review meetingA business review meeting-2024 of Karmasangsthan Bank was held at the Jayati Society in Jashore on Saturday. Managing Director of the bank Arun Kumar Chowdhury was present as the chief guest in the meeting while...

Malaysia to accept 18,000 BD workers who missed deadline: Asif Nazrul

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, said on Saturday that Malaysia agreed to receive 18,000 Bangladeshi workers who previously missed the deadline to enter the country."Now, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare of Bangladesh...

Players of champion team (male and female) of 'Ispahani 4th Bangladesh Open Squash 2024' posing with their crest and cheque

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Players of champion team (male and female) of 'Ispahani 4th Bangladesh Open Squash 2024' posing with their crest and cheque at an award ceremony at Army Squash and Tennis Complex in Dhaka Cantonment on Friday. Ispahani Group sponsored the tournament....

Rangpur Riders worried over Shakib's BPL participation

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Despite retiring from T20 Internationals, former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan might continue playing in T20 leagues around the world. But will he be able to participate in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at home?This question has been raised by...

Tigers take on India in T20 series opener today

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Putting their Test series disappointment behind, Bangladesh vowed to unleash a new approach to keep under immense pressure as they take on the hosts in the three-match T20 International series opening game today (Sunday) at Gwalior, report agencies.The match will...

How to prepare for a job interview

Syed Raiyan Amir | 2024-10-06 00:00:00

Interviews can be challenging, especially in today's competitive job market. Even if you are targeting your first job or seeking to advance your career, preparation is essential. Making a positive impression is crucial. Without a doubt, one of the most...

‘Curiosity Approach’ in teaching and shaping young learners

Tahmina Rahman | 2024-10-06 00:00:00

Have you ever thought why a few students are more engaged in the classroom and even in their personal life. They might be more motivated than other students in the class. Have you wondered what might be the reason behind...

Worrying puzzle behind rise in early-onset cancer

2024-10-06 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 05 (BBC): Over the past 10 years, rates of colorectal cancer among 25 to 49 year olds have increased in 24 different countries, including the UK, US, France, Australia, Canada, Norway and Argentina.The investigation's early findings, presented by...

Israel 'preparing response' to Iran attack

2024-10-06 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, Oct 05 (AFP/BBC): An Israeli official told AFP on Saturday that the military is "preparing a response" to the Iranian missile barrage that targeted Israel earlier this week."The IDF (Israeli military) is preparing a response to the unprecedented and...

Not confident of peaceful US polls: Biden

2024-10-06 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (AFP/BBC): President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful, citing incendiary comments by Republican contender Donald Trump, who still rejects his 2020 defeat.Biden's warning came with lawmakers and...

Social impact of mobile financial services and financial inclusion in Bangladesh

Matiur Rahman | 2024-10-06 00:00:00

Bangladesh has witnessed rapid growth in MFS over the last decade, especially with the rise of platforms like bKash, Rocket, and Nagad. These services have facilitated financial transactions and played a crucial role in the country's socio-economic development. They have...

Ethics in business

2024-10-06 00:00:00

Ethics is the evaluation of the rightness or wrongness of human actions. In business, ethics refers to the application of virtuous principles and standards to both individuals and institutions within the business world. Although business ethics may be intangible or...

Empowering small businesses

2024-10-06 00:00:00

The rise of large corporations in recent times has made it increasingly difficult for small business owners to survive and compete. While larger companies have access to more resources and can take advantage of economies of scale, it is small...

How silent are Dhaka's silent zones?

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-10-06 00:00:00

Many countries prohibit the honking of vehicle horns at random, which is distressingly common here. Horn is supposed to be used solely as a warning to prevent accidents. However, in Bangladeshi cities, where traffic intersections are perpetually chaotic and lawless,...

Will hawkish policy bring down inflation?

Asjadul Kibria | 2024-10-06 00:00:00

The central bank has further tightened its monetary stance by hiking the policy rate to pull down the inflationary pressure. It increased the overnight repo rate by 50 basis points to 9.50 per cent from 9.0 per cent on September...

BAB wants govt not to repeat past mistakes

2024-10-06 00:00:00

The anguish of the leaders of the newly-constituted Bankers Association of Bangladesh (BAB) over the blatant interference by the immediate past government in the sanction and disbursement of loans by the banks is fully justified. And their request to the...

Colourful gamchha (towels) of different shapes and sizes

2024-10-05 00:00:00

Colourful gamchha (towels) of different shapes and sizes, made in different parts of the country, are put on display for sale on a wall near the main road in the capital's Shyamoli area. These towels are cozy as well as...

Regulator reluctant to revive Salman cases

GULAM RABBANI | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

An appeal against the cancellation of two cases filed over the share-market scam in 1996 against Salman F Rahman and others has been pending with the apex court for long seven years. Although it was strongly believed that Salman was...

BRTC in tight spot to pay DSL

FE REPORT | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is not in a position to settle its debt service liability (DSL) of Tk 11.37 billion with the government due to rising operational costs of the state entity.Sources said the BRTC took out a...

BNP holds talks with CA today

FE REPORT | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would sit for a dialogue with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Younus today (Saturday) as part of the interim government's initiative to hold discussions with the political parties before holding a free and fair national election.The dialogue...

Dhaka's air pollution reaches alarming level: Research

2024-10-05 00:00:00

A recent study published in GSC Advanced Research and Reviews reveals an alarming level of air pollution in Dhaka, posing a severe threat to public health and the city's economy, reports UNB.Conducted by Ashfaqur Rahman and a team of researchers...

Egg import feared to harm poultry sector

REZAUL KARIM | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

The government at present has no plan to allow import of farm eggs to protect the interests of the domestic poultry industry. If farm egg is imported, the country's developing poultry sector would be massively affected, apprehends the Ministry of...

Briefing 2024-10-05

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Prayer Timings (2024-10-05)

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Govt toughens stance on land acquisition project

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

The interim government has toughened its stand on a land acquisition project of the Roads and Highways Division (RHD) because of its bloated cost estimations, faulty design and long delays, officials said on Thursday.Even after extending the project, the execution...

Central bank stops dollar sale, banks sourcing forex from interbank market

JUBAIR HASAN | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

A major policy shift significantly squeezes foreign-currency feeding to the commercial banks by the central bank as a sure-fire measure to protect the country's fast-depleting foreign exchange (forex) reserves, bankers said. And the change in the strategy of Bangladesh Bank...

CA seeks Malaysian support for BD to become ASEAN dialogue partner

2024-10-05 00:00:00

Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus Friday sought Malaysia's support for Bangladesh to become a sectoral dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), besides cooperation in trade and manpower employment."We congratulate Malaysia's upcoming chairmanship...

BB plans to assess asset quality of weak banks before restructuring

SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-10-05 00:00:00

Restructuring and recapitalisation of weakened banks are in a bailout package being mulled by the regulator as financial health of many public-and private-sector lenders deteriorated following wanton plunder in the recent past, officials said. Before applying the remedy, the asset...