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Army vigilant in maintaining law & order

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Soldiers from the Bangladesh Army have been remaining deployed in 58 districts in 206 camps across Bangladesh to ensure security for the people and their property, as well as for the important government establishments, reports BSS.In separate incidents on Thursday...

Using CA's photo in ad banned

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Use of photograph of Chief Adviser (CA) to Interim Government Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus in advertisement of different media outlets including newspapers or in any other publicity has been prohibited.The Chief Adviser's Office issued a directive to this effect Friday,...

India forms body to monitor border situation

2024-08-10 00:00:00

In response to the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has constituted a committee to monitor the current conditions along the Indo-Bangladesh border, reports bdnews24.com.Indian Home Minister Amit Shah announced the committee in a post on X on Friday...

6 inmates killed in Jamalpur jail clash

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Six inmates were killed in a clash between two groups of inmates in Jamalpur District Jail, authorities said on Friday, reports UNB. Moreover, district jailer and seven prison guards were injured in the clash on Thursday afternoon.The deceased were Arman,...

Joy ready to enter politics

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of the immediate-past premier Sheikh Hasina, on Friday said he was ready to enter politics in Bangladesh."I'll do whatever it takes to save the [Awami League] party and its workers," he told the Times of India...

Restoring democracy a big challenge for interim govt

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

The just-formed interim government is facing a big challenge to put Bangladesh back on the path of genuine democracy, the International Crisis Group has said."Bangladesh hasn't seen a competitive election for 13 years due to the opposition's boycott, as occurred...

Fallen autocrat, aides rise to take revenge : Fakhrul

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday that the fallen autocrat and collaborators reappeared in a planned way on the field to take revenge on the interim government and the victorious students and people."We've...

US proposes deputing revenue advisers to NBR

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

A US proposal for deputing its "skilled revenue advisers" to help expand Bangladesh's revenue base and enhance receipt is under scrutiny, sources said. In the proposal, the US Department of Treasury has expressed its willingness to provide technical assistance to...

Prayer Timings (2024-08-10)

2024-08-10 00:00:00

CA visits Abu Sayed's family in Rangpur today

2024-08-10 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Aug 9 (BSS): Chief adviser to the newly formed interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus will visit the home of Shaheed Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was killed in police firing during quota reform...

China welcomes interim govt

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

China has welcomed the just-formed interim government of Bangladesh."China strictly follows the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. We respect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people," a spokesperson...

Prices down in city kitchen mkts further

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Increased supply as well as intervention by students from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has led to a further reduction in the prices of essential commodities in the city on Friday.Absence of extortionists also helped reduce the prices of vegetables, eggs,...

Central bank Governor resigns

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder resigned on Friday afternoon on "personal grounds" .The central bank governor submitted his resignation to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Ministry of Finance at around 3:00 pm citing personal...

Rejuvenating sluggish economy prime priority

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Rejuvenating the slowed-down economy and fixing problems facing the stock market, and banking and financial sectors are priorities for now, said Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed after taking charge on Friday. He also said restoring law and order...

Interim government portfolios allocated

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Portfolios of the interim government of Bangladesh were allocated Friday by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, keeping his hold on 27 important ministries and divisions for now. The portfolios were distributed to 13 of the advisers of the post-uprising government...

Interim government formed on SC nod

GULAM RABBANI | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh's apex court gave the go-ahead for the interim government and its oath before its formation in the exigent situation stemming from the exit of the previous government, SC sources said. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court gave the...

Gas prices in Europe up by 4.8pc above $450 per 1,000 cubic metres

2024-08-10 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Aug 9 (TASS): Natural gas prices in Europe gained 4.8 per cent during the exchange trading session and climbed above $450 per 1,000 cubic meters, renewing the year's high. according to London-based ICE data.September futures at the TTF hub...

GP offers free internet for two days

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Grameenphone, the leading mobile network in the telecom sector, announced on Friday that its customers would have the opportunity to use the internet for two days (Friday and Saturday) without any charge. Customers do not need to recharge or purchase...

BGB detains ex-SBAC chairman from Satkhira border

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Khulna, Aug 9 (UNB): Border guards said on Friday they detained S.M. Amjad Hossain, former chairman of South Bangla Agricultural and Commerce Bank, while trying to illegally cross into India through Satkhira's Bhomra border.Amjad, along with a Barishal city Awami...

E-com giant Huang tops China's rich list

2024-08-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, Aug 9, AFP: E-commerce tycoon Colin Huang has become China's richest man, an index showed on Friday, capping an ascent for the former Google employee whose shopping site Temu has sucked in consumers with its low prices and all-powerful...

Australia-BD chamber greets interim govt

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Australia Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ABCCI) has greeted the Interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS. "On behalf of the ABCCI, We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly-formed interim government of the...

2.0b can't afford healthy diet globally: IFPRI report

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

An international report released on Thursday emphasised urgent need for transformative actions to ensure sustainable and healthy diets for all.Co-authored by 41 researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and partner organisations, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report:...

Rollercoaster week in US stocks leaves investors braced for bumps ahead

2024-08-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Aug 9 (Reuters): A week of wild market swings has investors looking ahead to inflation data, corporate earnings and presidential polls for signals that could soothe a recent outbreak of turbulence in US stocks.Following months of placid trading,...

Asia-Pacific markets up

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street after new labor market data boosted investor confidence in the US economy and eased recession concerns following a sharp market sell-off earlier in the week, reports CNBC.Australia's S&P/ASX 200...

City Bank's profit grows 6pc in Q2

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

City Bank PLC has posted a 6 per cent growth in second-quarterly profit, riding on higher interest income following removal of the interest rate cap.The private lender earned a consolidated net profit of Tk 1.57 billion in April-June quarter this...

Market cap surges by Tk 506b as investors' optimism rides winds of change

FE REPORT | 2024-08-10 00:00:00

Stocks saw a steep rise in the outgoing week after a three-week fall, with the benchmark equity index surpassing 5,900-mark after four and a half months, as investors rushed into the market riding on renewed optimism.Market experts said spontaneous participation...

Brazil's Barbara Domingos performs

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Brazil's Barbara Domingos performs with the hoop as she competes in the rhytmic gymnastics' individual all-around final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on Friday — AFP

Sweden's Emilia Nilsson Garip competes in the women's 3m springboard

2024-08-10 00:00:00

Sweden's Emilia Nilsson Garip competes in the women's 3m springboard diving final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on Friday — AFP

Argentina claim Olympic women's hockey bronze

2024-08-10 00:00:00

PARIS, Aug 09 (AFP): Sofia Cairo fired Argentina to women's Olympic hockey bronze as they beat Belgium 3-1 in a shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw on Friday.The fired-up Belgians made the breakthrough in the eighth minute when Emma Puvrez...

Ex-African football supremo Issa dies

2024-08-10 00:00:00

PARIS, Aug 09 (AFP): The former leader of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 78, his compatriot Samuel Eto'o announced on Friday.Former Barcelona star Eto'o, who is currently the president of the Cameroonian...