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Cases filed to suppress mass movement to be withdrawn within three working days

2024-08-11 00:00:00

The government has decided to withdraw all criminal cases that were filed to suppress the recent mass movement involving students and the general people. The movement, which took place between July 01 and August 05, sparked widespread unrest across the...

Order to form Citizen Security Committee for each police station

2024-08-11 00:00:00

FE REPORT The Police Headquarters has directed the superintendents of police (SPs) of all districts and officers-in-charge (OCs) of all police stations to form Citizen Security Committee for each police station in a bid to restore normalcy in operation of...

Activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement staged a sit-in in front of the High Court on Saturday pressing

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement staged a sit-in in front of the High Court on Saturday pressing for resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and the judges of the Appellate Division — FE photo

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh organised a rally at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh organised a rally at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the city on Saturday afternoon calling to prevent anarchy and establish peace. — FE photo

Teacher-student politics banned at NSTU

2024-08-11 00:00:00

NOAKHALI, Aug 10 (BSS): The authorities of Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) have banned teacher-student politics in the campus amid the 48-hour ultimatum given by the anti-discriminatory student movement.The decision came from a meeting of university regent Board held...

Four Rohingyas die as boat capsizes in Meghna

2024-08-11 00:00:00

NOAKHALI, Aug 10 (UNB): Four bodies were recovered after a boat capsized in the Meghna River near Noakhali's Hatiya upazila while en route to Bhasan Char on Saturday. Nineteen others were rescued alive by members of the Coast Guard, Naval...

BNP leader Salahuddin to return home today

2024-08-11 00:00:00

FE REPORT Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed is expected to return home from Delhi, India today.Member of the media cell of BNP Sairul Kabir Khan told the FE on Saturday that Salahuddin Ahmed was supposed to...

Bikalpa Dhara, MSF greet Prof Yunus on his appointment as CA

2024-08-11 00:00:00

The leaders of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) have congratulated the newly-formed Interim Government led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS.BDB President and former President of the country Dr A Q M Badruddoza Chowdhury and BDB Secretary General Abdul...

Commandant of the Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka, Brigadier General AKM Moshiul Munir

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Commandant of the Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka, Brigadier General AKM Moshiul Munir addressing a discussion on Saturday describing the condition of those injured in the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and receiving treatment at the hospital. — ISPR

Miscreants kill Jubo Dal leader in city

2024-08-11 00:00:00

A Jubo Dal convener of 67 No. ward was hacked to death by unknown miscreants in city's Demra area, reports BSS.The deceased was identified as Abu Sayed, 33, a businessman, said in-charge of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) police outpost...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking-

2024-08-11 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at a press conference at the party chairperson's Gulshan office in the city on Saturday. — FE photo

UK, Canada, EU, Blinken welcome Dr Yunus-led interim govt

2024-08-11 00:00:00

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has welcomed the interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS."I welcome the swearing in of Dr Muhammad Yunus to lead the interim government in Bangladesh," Blinken wrote...

Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck

2024-08-11 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 10 (Reuters): Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least expensive version of its Cybertruck, which is priced at $61,000, while making the $100,000 version available for immediate order and delivery as soon as this month, its...

Etihad Airways reports surge in first-half profit

2024-08-11 00:00:00

DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters): Etihad Airways reported a 48 per cent increase first-half profit on Thursday, helped by an increase in passenger and cargo revenue, ahead of possible stock market listing of the Abu Dhabi carrier.The airline, which over the...

IndustriAll calls for peace, justice in Bangladesh amid crisis

2024-08-11 00:00:00

FE ReportIndustriAll Global Union, a rights group, has called for ensuring peace, democracy and justice in Bangladesh, saying the unprecedented situation in the country is directly affecting the workers, particularly those in the manufacturing industries.The student protests in Bangladesh have...

Pubali Bank holds 2nd Business Conference

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Pubali Bank holds 2nd Business ConferencePubali Bank PLC held 2nd Business Conference-2024 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers at the auditorium of its head office on Saturday. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank, was present...

Industries to get gas on priority basis: Adil

FE REPORT | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said on Saturday that the industrial sector would get priority in getting gas supply after resolving the ongoing supply crunch aiming to keep industrial productivity run.He also promised to take steps to move forward the...

Notundhora making notable contribution to real estate sector

Dr. Md. Shadi-Uz-Zaman, | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

Dr. Zaman is a General Body (GB) Member of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on behalf of Bangladesh Land Developers Association (BLDA) and also the Co-Chairman of FBCCI Standing Committee on Land Developers.The business leader...

China consumer prices hit five-month high

2024-08-11 00:00:00

BEIJING, Aug 10, 2024 (AFP): Chinese consumer inflation rose more than expected in July to hit a five-month high, data showed Friday, providing some much-needed positive news on the world's number-two economy.The reading comes as authorities struggle to kickstart activity...

Deliveroo reaches net profit and cash flow milestones

2024-08-11 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters): British meal delivery company Deliveroo on Thursday said it had achieved the twin milestones of positive net profit and free cash flow in the first half as demand from customers stabilised.Chief Executive Will Shu, who co-founded...

Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad

2024-08-11 00:00:00

SEOUL, Aug 10 (Reuters): Chinese airlines are gaining market share on international routes, industry data shows, as foreign rivals are deterred by weak China travel demand and rising costs and extended flight times because of the need to avoid Russian...

Oil posts 3.5pc weekly gains on positive economic data

2024-08-11 00:00:00

HOUSTON, Aug 10 (Reuters): Oil prices settled higher on Friday and notched over 3.5 per cent in weekly gains as positive economic data and signals from Fed policymakers that they could cut interest rates as early as September eased demand...

Players of Bangladesh national cricket team during a practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Players of Bangladesh national cricket team during a practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in the city on Saturday — BCB

BD A reach Pakistan for month-long tour

2024-08-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh A team reached Islamabad on Saturday morning for a bilateral series against Pakistan A, reports BSS.The second string Bangladesh was supposed to reach Pakistan on August 06 for the series but due to the unrest in the country, the...

Reformation of career centres and counselling in universities

Afra Nawmi | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

Today, the world is evolving rapidly in terms of the job market. No matter whether an individual has prepared for it, universities are equally responsible for preparing students for their career. However, in Bangladesh, many universities need to open better...

History rewritten by students, yet questions remain

Zarin Zeba Khan | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

Dear citizen, a letter full of questions! I don't have the answers, but I am writing to hear your voice.I am writing this letter because I am a citizen of Bangladesh, and I want to know if there is anyone...

How 'Internet Tourism' saved some IT career and jobs

Anindeta Chowdhury | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh's IT sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a significant player in the global IT landscape. Precise figures can vary in this regard but it is sure to tell that Bangladesh has been a home...

Rajshahi dairy farmers need proper milk marketing scope

2024-08-11 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 10 (BSS): Marginal and medium dairy farmers in the city and its outskirts need proper milk marketing scope for making their business profitable and sustainable together with boosting the dairy sector. Golam Rahid, a dairy farmer of Assam...

Commodity prices start to decline as students monitoring markets

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-08-11 00:00:00

The students of the anti-discrimination movement are now monitoring kitchen markets in different parts of the country to prevent the increase in commodity prices.After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, they have been playing a pioneer role in controlling...

SM Sultan's birth centenary observed in Narail

2024-08-11 00:00:00

NARAIL, Aug 10 (BSS): The birth centenary of artist SM Sultan was observed at his birth place in the district on Saturday.The SM Sultan Foundation and district administration jointly organised several programmes to mark the birth centenary.The programmes included Quran...