Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) held its 24th Annual General Meeting virtually on Sunday. Azam J. Chowdhury, director of CDBL, presided over the programme. Members of CDBL's board of directors -- Syed Manzur Elahi, Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Md. Shakil Rizvi,...
Reiterating Bangladesh's commitments on the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) for effective migration governance, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Sunday underlined that human mobility lies at the heart of today's global transformation."Migration can be a powerful...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
The Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has failed to commence its operation even five years after its incorporation for delayed appointment of independent directors. The CCBL in a letter recently offered an explanation as to why it could not start...
Shimanto Bank has arranged 'Annual Risk Conference 2024' recently. Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Members of Management Committee, all managers of Branches & Sub-Branches and officials from different divisions participated...
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC inaugurated its 141st Branch at Mohammadpur in Magura district on Sunday. Managing Director of the bank Mosleh Uddin Ahmed was present as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the Branch. Additional Managing Director M Akhter Hossain...
To empower and inspire Bangladesh's growing freelancing community, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched an innovative 'EBL Freelancer Ambassador Program'. This initiative is expected to promote financial inclusion and to contribute to the nation's economic progress, says a statement.Md. Zakir...
Customers can now pay savings and loan installments of Southeast Bank PLC through Nagad, the digital financial service provider of Bangladesh Postal Department. This initiative was launched recently at an event held at the head office of Southeast Bank. Using...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh celebrated its 30th anniversary with a vow to foster international trade, business connections and sustainable economic development. The anniversary celebration was marked by a grand dinner meeting recently at a city hotel. The...
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters): President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday accused Panama of charging excessive rates for use of the Panama Canal and said that if Panama did not manage the canal in an acceptable fashion, he would...
CHICAGO, Dec 22 (Reuters): China's Sinograin has bought nearly 500,000 metric tons of US soybeans this week for shipment in March and April, paying more for US supplies for state reserves rather than buying cheaper Brazilian beans, two US traders...
Meghna Bank PLC arranged a special event titled 'High Achievers Award-2024' in Dhaka recently to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the employees' children in HSC, SSC and O/A level examinations. Managing Director & CEO of the bank Kazi Ahsan Khalil,...
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters): Behind a record surge in cocoa prices this year, a corner of financial markets that drives the cost of chocolate underwent a seismic shift: the hedge funds that oiled its workings headed for the exit.Confectionery prices,...
Tech giant Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has announced an extension of the warranty period for its computer monitors. Effective December 16, customers purchasing 21.45 to 22-inch monitors from Walton's CiNEd, CiNEXA, and ACC brands will now receive a three-year warranty,...
Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.The Corporate Sustainability...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Faruque Ahmed has left the door open for Shakib Al Hasan's inclusion in the ICC Champions Trophy squad but admitted to having no updates on the all-rounder's current status about playing for Bangladesh, report UNB.Speaking...
The 36th National Team Bridge Championship sponsored by Ispahani will be held in Dhaka on December 24 to December 28.The events of this championship will be held in two phases: the first round at Engineers' Recreation Center of the Institution...
The Bangladesh Under-19 Women's team suffered a 41-run defeat to India in the final of the Asia Cup at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to squander the chance of making it a double delight, reports BSS.A few days ago, Bangladesh's male...
Johannesburg, Gauteng : Pakistan's Saim Ayub (right) and Abdullah Shafique touch gloves as they head to the wicket before play in the third one day international (ODI) cricket match batween South Africa and Pakistan at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg...
Dhaka Metro became second time lucky to confirm the final of the NCL T20 after thrashing Khulna by 38 runs in the second Qualifier on Sunday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, reports BSS.Metro will now take on Rangpur in the...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved a salary increase for the women's national cricket team as part of their new central contract for the 2024-25 season, reports UNB.The announcement came following the BCB's 16th board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla...
The eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy' 2025 is set to begin on February 19, 2025 in Pakistan in promises to deliver intense cricketing action among the top teams in the world, reports UNB.Hosts Pakistan will play New Zealand in the opening...
Two US pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incidentWASHINGTON, Dec 22: Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday in "an apparent case of friendly fire," the American military said. Both pilots...
ANKARA, Dec 22 (AFP): Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, Ankara's foreign ministry said.A video released by the Anadolu state news agency showed the two men greeting each other.No details...
MOSCOW, Dec 22 (AFP): Russia has seen a wave of attempted arson attacks targeting banks, shopping centres, post offices and government buildings over the last three days, according to media reports.Around 20 separate cases of individuals trying to set off...
VATICAN, Dec 22 (Reuters): Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide...
GAZA STRIP, Dec 22 (AFP): Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes overnight and early Sunday killed at least 28 Palestinians, including at one family's home and at a school building the military said was used by Hamas.There was no...
Manikganj, Dec 22 (UNB): Ferry operations on the Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia routes resumed this morning after being suspended for three hours due to dense fog, officials said.Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Aricha...
RANGPUR, Dec 22 (BSS): Farmers and officials are expecting a bumper onion production this season in Rangpur agriculture region where farming of the essential spicy crop continues.The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) officials said farmers are now harvesting the tuber...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Dec 22: Thousands of people have been suffering much for want of a concrete bridge over Bashghari canal in Raj Rajeswar under Sadar upazila of the district.Every day, the people of Beparikandi, Mijikandi, Bashgharikandi and Bandukshikandi villages have to...
DESK REPORT | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Mustard cultivation has increased in different districts of the country this season to earn profits as edible oil prices have marked a sharp rise in local markets.Our correspondent from Gaibandha reports that farmers grow mustard every year along with different...
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