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Gayeshwar's wife Jhorna Roy dies

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Jhorna Roy, wife of BNP National Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, passed away on Sunday. She was 67, reports UNB.Jhorna breathed her last at around 04:00 pm while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), said her...

Dismissed Armed Forces members block Jahangir Gate

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Traffic has resumed on Airport Road after the Armed Forces members who were dismissed or sent on compulsory retirement during the Awami League regime and their families blocked the Jahangir Gate area for two hours demanding the restoration of their...

No relation of govt with students' proclamation, says CA press secy

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Sunday said the government has no relation with initiative of the proclamation of July uprising by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on December 31, reports BSS."This is a private initiative. We are considering it as...

Commission to propose holding all local govt elections in one day

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-30 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 29: A total of Tk 230 billion was spent to hold various local government elections during the last four years of the autocratic Awami League government.These elections not only involved a significant amount of money but also took...

Anti-liberation party trying to fish in troubled waters: Rizvi

2024-12-30 00:00:00

BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that not only India but also a few political parties, including those who opposed the Liberation War in 1971, are trying to fish in troubled waters to secure their own political...

'Mujibist' constitution should be buried along with July Revolution Proclamation

FE REPORT | 2024-12-30 00:00:00

Leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have demanded a complete rejection of the 1972 'Mujibist' constitution, describing it as a relic that should be laid to rest alongside the July Revolution Proclamation. They expressed optimism that the declaration would render...

BNP Senior leader Mirza Abbas speaking at a view-exchange meeting

2024-12-30 00:00:00

BNP Senior leader Mirza Abbas speaking at a view-exchange meeting between newly-elected leaders of the party's Dhaka south city unit and journalists at its Nayapaltan central office in the capital on Sunday. — Focus Bangla

BEXIMCO PHARMACEUTICALS HOLDS 48TH AGM

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd was held virtually on Sunday. The meeting was presided over by Iqbal Ahmed, Managing Director of the company. Directors O. K. Chowdhury, A. B. Siddiqur Rahman, Quamrun Naher Ahmed, Independent...

JANATA BANK PLC'S 832nd BOARD MEETING HELD

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 832nd meeting of the board of directors of Janata Bank PLC was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. Chairman of the bank Md Fazlur Rahman presided over the meeting. The meeting discussed various issues, including...

SONALI BANK SIGNS DEAL WITH DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK SERVICES

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Sonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with Department of Livestock Services (DLS) to collect export-import related charges and fees through Sonali Payment Gateway. Sonali Bank General Manager Md Moniruzzaman and DLS Director (Administration) Dr Md Bayzer Rahman signed the agreement...

BARAKA POWER HOLDS 17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Baraka Power Limited was held using hybrid system (both physical and online presence) at a hotel in Sylhet on December 26. Chairman of the company Faisal Ahmad Chowdhury delivered the welcome speech and...

Bangladesh Commerce Bank holds 26th AGM

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited was held virtually on Saturday. Md Ataur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of the bank, presided over the meeting. Members of the Board Md Mohashin Miah, Kamrul Hoque Maruf,...

India's widening bank liquidity deficit warrants more measures

2024-12-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Dec 29 (Reuters): India's banking system liquidity deficit is set to widen further in the upcoming quarter, leading to more voices demanding durable liquidity injection.The banking system's liquidity shortfall has jumped to its highest level in nearly seven months...

NRBC BANK opens 109TH BRANCH IN JHALAKATHI

2024-12-30 00:00:00

NRBC Bank started its banking operations in Kathalia, Jhalakathi, launching its 109th branch on Sunday. AKM Mostafizur Rahman, director and chairman of the bank's Risk Management Committee, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. Zahirul Islam, the upazila nirbahi officer...

Trump's first actions and job data to test market in January

2024-12-30 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters): After closing the books on a banner year for US stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send markets...

TRUST BANK SIGNS PAYROLL BANKING AGREEMENT WITH BKASH

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Trust Bank recently entered into a strategic agreement with bKash to provide payroll banking facilities to the employees of the mobile financial services company. Mahboob Hossain, of Trust Bank's business division, and Mohammed Ferdous Yusuf, chief human resources officer of...

MODHUMOTI BANK SIGNS MOU with CHALDAL.COM CUSTOMERS DISCOUNTS

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chaldal.com at the bank's head office in the capital's Gulshan to provide its cardholders with special discounts on purchase from the online grocery shopping platform. Md. Shafiul Azam, managing...

EASTERN BANK INKS BUSINESS DEAL WITH SHUBHANKAR AND CO.

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Eastern Bank recently signed a business collaboration agreement with Shubhankar and Co. in the capital. Under the agreement, the public accounting firm will provide management consulting and financial reporting services for small and medium enterprises (SME) and retail clients of...

bkash again named ‘Best Brand’

2024-12-30 00:00:00

bKash remains the country's Best Brand among top local and Multinational brands for the 6 consecutive years through a consumer survey of Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), reports BSS. Following the success of 2019 to 2023, country's largest MFS provider, bKash,...

ICMAB holds 53rd AGM

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) held its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, in Dhaka on Friday. The event brought together members, past presidents, and council members to review the...

NBR moves to boost VAT collection amid shortfall

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to launch a door-to-door campaign aimed at improving Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, as the revenue inflow from this sector has been deemed "unsatisfactory".According to data provided by the NBR, VAT collection...

Summit Power gets 3 more months to publish financial results

FE REPORT | 2024-12-30 00:00:00

The stock market regulator has granted Summit Power an additional three-month time to submit its pending financial statements.With the extended time, the power producer will have to submit its annual financial statement for FY24 along with the ones for the...

Brokers to face actions if uniform software not installed by April

FE REPORT | 2024-12-30 00:00:00

Brokerage firms have got four more months to install uniform, un-editable back-office software from selective vendors to ensure protection of the investors' money.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has recently issued a letter, extending the timeframe from December 31...

Rosatom prepares for launch of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 in 2025

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Russia's state nuclear agency Rosatom has said it has completed necessary tasks of Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and is getting ready to start its operation from next year.Rosatom hailed 2024 as a successful year in Bangladesh,...

Spot LNG prices rise-

2024-12-30 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices gained last week, the first rise after three weekly declines, as the imminent expiry of a transit deal for Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe lent support to prices.The...

Shahjalal Islami Bank Holds 888th EC Meeting

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 888th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held recently at the Corporate Head Office of the bank. The meeting was presided over by Akkas Uddin Mollah, Chairman of Executive Committee (EC)....

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK 412th BOARD MEETING HELD

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The 412th Board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Sunday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting. The overall business performance of the bank was reviewed and several policy decisions were taken...

Walton Fridge, AC & TV win 'Best Brand Award'

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Tech giant Walton has been honoured with 'Best Brand Award-2024' in refrigerator, air conditioner and television categories. Walton received these awards at the 16th edition of 'Best Brand Awards' ceremony organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum at a city hotel recently....

Guardian Life teams up with Reliance InsURANCE

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Reliance Insurance Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly offer life and general insurance services, addressing the rising demand for comprehensive insurance solutions in Bangladesh. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, Chief Executive Officer of Guardian...

Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair set to kick off on Jan 1

2024-12-30 00:00:00

The countdown to the much-anticipated 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is almost over, with the grand event set to kick off on January 1 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal in Dhaka. The month-long exhibition will run...