Islami Bank opens 400th branch in TangailIslami Bank Bangladesh PLC opened its 400th branch in Ghatail, Tangail, on Saturday. Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
The Bangladesh stock market regulator has ordered suspension of the beneficiary owner's (BO) account of Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, former mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).It directed the Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) to suspend the BO accounts of...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
The task force formed with an aim of overhauling the capital market will submit recommendations on three key areas -- mutual funds (MFs), IPOs (initial public offerings) and margin loans -- by March next year.More than two and a half...
Bangladesh women's national team captain Nigar Sultana and her teammate Murshida Khatun both hit impressive centuries in the second round of the Women's Bangladesh Cricket League (WBCL). Both matches in this round ended in a draw, reports UNB.Nigar, playing a...
Abahani Limited registered their fourth victory in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football when they beat Bangladesh Police Football Club by 2-0 goals held at Bhasha Shoinik Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla on Saturday, reports BSS.In the...
Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that he accepted the offer to play in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) due to Tamim Iqbal with whom he shared a great camaraderie, report agencies."A few days ago, Tamim Bhai had personally...
Former Bangladesh captain, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, is uncertain for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), said the coach of his team, Sylhet Strikers, who have already started their preparation for the event, reports UNB.Mashrafe is out of public view after the...
Sheikh Shabab Tawkee Rupok | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
Imagine building a skyscraper on a foundation of sand. No matter how majestic the structure, it will eventually crumble. Similarly, a society's progress and stability depend on the solid foundation of education, particularly primary education. It is the bedrock upon...
FE Education Desk | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
The Institute of Business Administration Communication Club (IBACC) at the University of Dhaka (DU), Praava Health, and the Leo Lion Foundation have come together to launch 'The Future of Capitalism - Startup Competition.' This competition aims to connect aspiring entrepreneurs...
Tasnimul Islam | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
In the international landscape of education and career achievement, students from certain regions, particularly North America, Europe, and East Asia, frequently excel compared to their Bangladeshi peers. This gap has led to debates among educators, policymakers, and students. A 2023...
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters): China will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from next year, the government said on Saturday.The Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to various import tariff categories, effective Jan. 1,...
RIYADH, Dec 28 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, propelled by government-backed initiatives and an influx of investor interest. While the fintech sector remains a primary focus, emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence, enterprise systems, and small-to-medium enterprise...
Our Correspondent | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 28: The Golden Jubilee of Eastern Refinery Model High School, a renowned educational institution established by Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), was celebrated in the port city of Chattogram on Friday. The school, founded by the country's only state-owned...
KYIV, Dec 28 (AP): Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk, a region some want to hold at all costs while others question the value...
BEIJING, Dec 28 (AFP): The top diplomats of China and Iran agreed Saturday that the Middle East is "not a battleground for the big powers" and should not be an arena of geopolitical competition between countries outside the region.Foreign Minister...
KABUL, Dec 28 (AP): Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Saturday that its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes last week.Pakistan last Tuesday launched an operation to destroy a training facility and kill insurgents in Afghanistan's eastern...
GAZA STRIP, Dec 28 (BBC/AFP): The last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza was forcibly evacuated by the Israeli military on Friday after dozens of people were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes targeting the area.Medical staff, including the director of...
A total of eight persons were killed in separate road accidents in Bogura, Habiganj and Gaibandha districts on Saturday, reports BSS.In Bogura, five people including a man and his daughter were killed in separate road accidents in Kahalu, Gabtoli and...
BOGURA, Dec 28 (BSS): The prices of vegetables in Bogura's kitchen markets have begun to decline, offering relief to consumers as the supply of winter vegetables increases in the markets.Due to huge production, the prices of all types of winter...
OUR CORRESPONDENT CHANDPUR, Dec 28: Matlab Health Research Centre of the ICDDRB, widely known as Matlab Diarrhoea Hospital in the district, has been crowded with diarrhoea patients.Official sources said as many as 600 patients get admitted to the hospital every...
OUR CORRESPONDENTRAJSHAHI, Dec 28: As the winter ambience now features noticeably everywhere in Rajshahi, trade of jaggery made from date palm has gained momentum in the markets of the district. Industry insiders including the producers expect to make an annual...
Zia Hassan Siddique, ASM Ahsan Habib and Sanjoy Pal | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
Embedded finance is the seamless integration of financial products or services into nonfinancial company's platforms or apps. Embedded finance is a very popular business model in the world for its frictionless payment experience. And that is why, several giant companies...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
Bangladesh is faced with economic challenges that are commonplace across least developed countries. There is poverty and inequality, inadequate provision of healthcare, education and housing. Additionally, public services and infrastructure are awfully deficient in meeting the needs of the people....
Labourers include individuals engaged in various occupations, such as car driving for an employer, rickshaw pulling on monthly contracts, or manufacturing products in factories. They work to support themselves and their families - providing for children, parents, and other dependants...
As winter approaches, the plight of poor people, especially that of street children, becomes increasingly alarming. They often find refuge on the pavements along the roads, overlooked by the passing crowds. This is their reality. It is our moral duty...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
Any well-meaning initiative that benefits the people is expected to be gradually strengthened by building upon successes, learning from failures and continuously adapting on the basis of experience and feedback. However, when some of the stakeholders try to dismantle the...
Asjadul Kibria | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
After a decade, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is now performing a significant task of conducting the fourth economic census. This comprehensive effort aims to capture the most recent data on the country's economic units. The two-week country-wide census,...
The fire incident at the Secretariat that broke out in the wee hours on Thursday and caused colossal damage to official records raises the serious question as to how much secure is the government's administrative headquarters, though it is believed...
Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday said China and South Asian nations must work together to ensure peace, stability, and development in the region as responsible neighbors, reports UNB."While we celebrate our historical ties...
The deadline for the preliminary and primary registration period for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimages has ended, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Though the full Hajj quota has not been met, the ministry will not be extending the period...
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