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International Solidarity Day with Palestine observed at DU

2024-11-30 00:00:00

On the occasion of the International Solidarity Day with Palestine, a 'March for Palestine' rally has been organised at Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University (DU) campus, reports UNB.People and students from various corners of the city and institutions attended...

Five Mohila AL leaders held over attack on protesters

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Police arrested five Mohila Awami League leaders in connection with an attack on an anti-discrimination student protests in the capita's Pallabi on Thursday, reports UNB.Talebur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (media) of DMP, confirmed the information.The arrestees are Babli Begum (43), a...

Election offenders should be punished: Badiul Alam

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Chief of Electoral Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majudar has said the perpetrators of crimes committed in the last three general elections should be punished, reports UNB."Those who committed electoral crimes in the last three elections should be punished. The...

Hefazat-e-Islam staged demonstrations

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Hefazat-e-Islam staged demonstrations at the north gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Friday, demanding ban on ISKCON and protesting the killing of lawyer Alif. — Collected

Nazrul Islam raises questions about ISKCON's agitations

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has questioned the justification of the recent agitations by ISKCON, reports UNB.He alleged that the 'deposed autocrat' is linked to the ISKCON agitations."I don't even want to name the organisation involved in these...

Roma's German defender Mats Hummels (R) celebrates with Roma's Italian defender Gianluca Mancini (L)

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Roma's German defender Mats Hummels (R) celebrates with Roma's Italian defender Gianluca Mancini (L) after scoring their second goal during the UEFA Europa League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Thursday — AFP

Brazil's Botafogo's forward Junior Santos

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Brazil's Botafogo's forward Junior Santos controls the ball during a training session at the Mapuche Country Club in Pilar, Buenos Aires province on Friday, on the eve of the Copa Libertadores final football match between Brazil's Atletico Mineiro and Brazil's...

ICC talks continue on fate of Pak Champions Trophy

2024-11-30 00:00:00

KARACHI, Nov 29 (AFP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) said talks were continuing to settle uncertainty around next year's Champions Trophy, sources told the news agency, after India refused to travel to host nation Pakistan.The event's fate has been hanging...

Captain Tamim leads Junior Tigers to win against Afghans

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim led from the front with a scintillating century as Bangladesh Under-19 team got off to a winning start to the Asia Cup with a 45-run win over Afghanistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in United Arab...

Tigresses out to confirm ODI series against Ireland

2024-11-30 00:00:00

In a bid to clinch the three-match ODI series with a game to spare, Bangladesh Women's team will take on Ireland in the second match today (Saturday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, reports BSS.The match starts at 10:00 am.Bangladesh...

Mohammedan, Brothers Union make winning start

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) Limited got off to a flying start in the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football thrashing Dhaka Wanderers Club by 6-0 goals held at Shaheed Barkat Stadium in Gazipur on Friday, reports BSS.Souleymane Diabate scored...

Brook's 132 puts England on top against NZ

2024-11-30 00:00:00

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov 29 (AFP): A fearless Harry Brook slammed an unbeaten century to give England the upper hand in the first Test against an error-strewn New Zealand on day two in Christchurch on Friday.At stumps Brook was 132 not out...

Tigers face Windies in second Test to break defeat-jinx

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh are determined to snap the defeat curse in the longer version format when they take on West Indies in the second and final Test today (Saturday) at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, reports BSS.The match starts at 09:00 pm (Bangladesh...

Tokyo Gas to boost capital efficiency with asset sales

2024-11-30 00:00:00

TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters): Tokyo Gas aims to enhance capital efficiency by selling underperforming assets, including real estate, its president said on Thursday, following a filing disclosure of a 5 per cent stake investment by US activist investor Elliott Management.Elliott...

Gold prices set for biggest monthly decline in over one year

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Gold prices gained on Friday, supported by a weaker greenback and geopolitical woes, but were on course for their worst monthly performance since September 2023 due to a dollar rally this month following Donald Trump's U.S. election victory, reports Reuters.Spot...

US consumers wary of 'Black Friday' deals

2024-11-30 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 29 (AFP): The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money.Inflation...

Improved demand lifts rice export rates in India and Thailand

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India gained, after holding steady for three straight weeks, supported by improved demand this week, while the delivery of shipments and demand from regular customers drove Thai rates to their highest in...

Freight rates for Russian oil set to rise as winter, new sanctions in sight

2024-11-30 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Nov 29 (Reuters): Freight rates for Russian oil transportation are set to rise amid coming winter season and new sanctions against Russian fleet, three traders said on Friday.Britain has imposed the strongest sanctions to date against Russia's shadow merchant...

Talabat set to raise $2b from Dubai IPO

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Talabat Holding, one of the biggest food ordering businesses in the Middle East, is set to raise about $2 billion from the largest initial public offering in the UAE this year, after its parent Delivery Hero on Friday priced the...

Global equity funds draw ninth weekly inflow in a row

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Global investors stepped up purchases in equity funds in the week ended November 27, encouraged by prospects of robust US growth under the Trump administration and boosted by cooling treasury yields, reports Reuters.Investors pumped a substantial $12.19 billion into global...

BRAC BANK PARTNERS WITH SEAGULL HOTELS

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has partnered with Seagull Hotels Limited to extend exclusive Employee Banking services. Under the partnership, Seagull officials will enjoy a convenient and delightful banking experience, including salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards, credit cards, loan facilities, DPS, FD, and...

Ring Shine Textiles suffers loss of Tk 396m despite higher revenue

FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00

Struggling Ring Shine Textiles has reported a loss of Tk 396 million for July-September quarter this year, despite a rise in revenue.The company also suffered a loss of Tk 430 million in the same quarter last year, according to a...

Stocks end flat as investors remain wary

FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00

The benchmark equity index ended nearly flat this week as investors took to the sidelines following last week's sharp fall, which dampened market sentiment.The market volatility persisted throughout the week as cautious investors adopt 'wait and see' approach amid uncertainties...

China's scrap copper imports set to slump over US trade worries

2024-11-30 00:00:00

China's imports of scrap copper are set to slump as some traders have suspended buying from the United States, the top supplier, due to worries about rising trade tensions under a Donald Trump presidency, analysts said, reports Reuters.Trump, who takes...

EU commits $19b to Ukraine under G7 plan

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov 29 (AFP): The European Union on Thursday confirmed it would give Ukraine 18.1 billion euros ($19 billion) as part of a bigger G7 loan backed by profits from frozen Russian assets.The Group of Seven advanced economies last...

DNCRP steps up market monitoring; conducts drives in 21 districts

2024-11-30 00:00:00

In a bid to ensure price stability and a steady supply of essential goods, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has conducted market drives across 21 districts, imposing fines of Tk 4,70,500 on 61 businesses for various irregularities,...

Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads

2024-11-30 00:00:00

TORONTO, Nov 29 (AP) : Canada's antitrust watchdog said Thursday it is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant's online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its ad tech services and pay...

France, Germany, Sweden urge EU battery sector push to avoid China reliance

2024-11-30 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Nov 29 (Reuters): France, Germany and Sweden called on the incoming European Commission on Thursday to ensure the future of battery production in Europe and avoid relying on China to meet its needs for the green transition.In a paper...

Workshop on 'Applications and Training using Industrial Lasers' at AIUB

2024-11-30 00:00:00

A workshop titled "The Rise of Industrial Lasers: Applications, Innovations, and Hands-on Training" was organized by the Faculty of Engineering, AIUB, in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering & Operation Management (IEOM) AIUB Student Chapter in Dhaka on Sunday. Prof. Dr....

PDBL holds 58th board meeting

2024-11-30 00:00:00

Sonali Bank PLC organised the 58th Board of Directors and 77th bi-monthly meeting of Primary Dealers Bangladesh Limited (PDBL) at the bank's conference room on Thursday. PDBL Chairman and Mutual Trust Bank PLC Managing Director and CEO Syed Mahbubur Rahman...