Mymensingh, Dec 6 (UNB) : Smart agriculture holds great potential in Bangladesh, as it can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and contribute to the country's economy and agricultural system, according to experts.Talking to UNB, they explained that smart agriculture involves the...
Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Jordan, has announced plans to begin direct flights on the Amman-Dhaka-Amman route, reports BSS.The Bangladesh travellers can avail further connections to various destinations in Europe and North America via Amman.To facilitate its...
Underscoring the importance of the RMG industry, Chief Advisor's Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi has expressed gratitude for the "constructive engagement and contribution" of the foreign buyers' community through a period of challenges and changes, reports UNB.Siddiqi welcomed representatives of global...
WELLINGTON, Dec 06 (AFP): Harry Brook smashed a century and England then took five New Zealand wickets in the final session to put the visitors on top after the first day of the second Test on Friday.The Black Caps were...
South Africa's Kyle Verreynne celebrates after scoring a century during the second day of the second international Test cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on Friday — AFP
MADRID, Dec 06 (AFP): Real Madrid's match at Valencia in La Liga which was postponed because of flooding will be played on January 2, the Spanish football federation announced on Thursday.The match was originally scheduled for November 2, but was...
ADELAIDE, Dec 06 (AFP): Australia lost opener Usman Khawaja but took first day honours at the day-night second Test in Adelaide Friday after a Mitchell Starc onslaught saw India crumble to 180 all out.At the close, the hosts were 86-1...
Bangladesh Under-19 captain Azizul Hakim Tamim vowed to come all guns blazing when his side will take on India in the final of the ACC Asia Cup tomorrow (Sunday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, reports BSS.The young Tigers moved to...
Rangpur Riders of Bangladesh reached the final of the Global Super League T20 Cricket eliminating Lahore Qalandars of Pakistan by 23 runs under the D/L method in a rain-interrupted match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, reports UNB.BPL...
Bangladesh Jr. women's hockey team will start their Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup campaign when they face China in their opening group match scheduled to be held today (Saturday) in Muscat, Oman, reports BSS.The match kicks off at 02:15 pm...
In a bid to level the three-match series, Bangladesh Women's team will take on Ireland today (Saturday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, reports BSS.The match turned out to be a 'do or die' game for the hosts to keep...
Ten men Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) earned their second successive win in the Bashundhara Kings Bangladesh Premier League football beating holders Bashundhara Kings by 1-0 goal held at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla on Friday, reports BSS.With the win,...
Oil prices fell on Friday as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus in 2025 despite the OPEC+ decision to postpone planned supply increases and extend deep output cuts to the end of 2026, reports Reuters.Brent crude futures were down...
Gold prices edged higher on Friday but were headed for a second straight week of decline as market participants braced for US payrolls data that is expected to provide cues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut trajectory, reports Reuters.Spot...
PETRAPOLE, Dec 6 (Reuters): Guards on either side of a border checkpoint between India and Bangladesh scour vehicles and frisk passengers in a hunt for illicit consignments of gold and drugs, as well as food staples such as sugar, grain...
LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters): President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is seen fuelling a dealmaking revival that could bolster investment banking income to $316 billion globally next year, a jump of about 5.7% on 2024, data seen by...
Global equity funds saw a notable rise in inflows in the week through December 4, driven by a record-setting rally fueled by strong U.S. economic growth prospects and optimism about tech stocks, despite political turmoil in France and South Korea,...
Bank Asia PLC has awarded its employees for their remarkable performance in 'Deposit Campaign'. The award giving ceremony was held at Bank Asia Tower in the city on Thursday. Sohail R K Hussain, Managing Director of the bank, and Additional...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
To meet regulatory requirements, Salvo Chemical Industry Ltd has revised its plan and now decides to issue shares at Tk 16 each to its existing sponsor-directors, instead of the earlier price of Tk 10 each.In a price-sensitive disclosure on Thursday,...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
The benchmark equity index closed the week almost flat as a three-day rally lost momentum on the last trading session of the week, with bargain hunters rushing to secure short-term gains amid cautious trading amid subdued sentiment.During the week, news...
Tazeen Nuwari Anwar | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
We were all worn out from the trip to Niagara and the drive up to Tobermory. The night before our venture to The Grotto, we played a game of Secret Hitler. Our group consisted of my husband, Zia, and two...
Nilratan Halder | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
It is hard to remember when Agrahayan was this chilly last time. Senior citizens may recollect that in the 50s and 60s of the past millennium, it was harvesting time of the main crop Aman paddy. In the plain lands...
Japan has recently announced plans to build a new generation of AI technology-based "Zeta-class" supercomputers with extremely high power. Japanese technologists believe that it will be able to work at least 1,000 times faster and more accurately than any powerful...
Despite the political shifts in the US, such as Trump's election victory, the reality remains that capitalistic forces continue to exert significant influence. This raises a crucial question about the environment, as corporations often seek countries with low environmental restrictions....
Tanim Asjad | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina on August 5 this year, there has been persistent propaganda against Bangladesh carried out by several Indian politicians, intellectuals, celebrities and media people. Armed with half-truths and distorted facts, they have virtually launched a...
Sarker Nazrul Islam | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
According to the Population and Housing Census 2022 prepared by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the total population of the country in an area of 148,460 square kilometres is about 170 million, with a population density of 1,156.84. As...
When the country's economy was underperforming as indicated by slowdown in industrial output, import, export, remittance, etc., and so on, the Labour Force Survey report of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) surprisingly painted a rather rosy picture for last...
Nilratan Halder | 2024-12-06 12:00:00
It is depressing and tragic that the month of victory, December, after 53 years has to look for its national reconciliation. At around this time in 1971, there was a clear indication that the nation in the throes of expectation...
Rawshan Jahan | 2024-12-06 12:00:00
The banking sector plays a vital role in the economic framework of Bangladesh. However, one of the sector’s most pressing challenges in recent times is the rising rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). According to the latest statistics from Bangladesh Bank,...
The new air-conditioned (AC) bus service of the Bus Rapid Transit line will launch an expanded route today, connecting Gulistan Zero Point to Shibpur-Gazipur via the Elevated Expressway, reports UNB.The updated service will include key stops at Gulistan, Shahbagh, Farmgate,...
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