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Players of Bangladesh Women's cricket team at a training session

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Players of Bangladesh Women's cricket team at a training session at Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium in the city on Saturday ahead of their upcoming Ireland series beginning on November 27- BCB

Hat-trick hero Kane quickest to 50 Bundesliga goals

2024-11-24 00:00:00

MUNICH, Nov 23 (AP): Harry Kane is the quickest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga after scoring a hat trick on his 43rd appearance on Friday.Kane's three goals - including two penalties - gave Bayern a 3-0 win...

BCB launches NCL T20 edition

2024-11-24 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the launch of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 edition on Saturday, aiming to provide a platform for local cricketers to prove their talent and prepare for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), reports...

Bumper Aman yield brings joy to Chapainawabganj farmers

2024-11-24 00:00:00

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Nov, 23 (UNB): Farmers in Chapainawabganj are celebrating a bumper yield of Aman paddy this season, coupled with favourable prices, thanks to supportive weather conditions and effective farming practices.The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) had set a target of...

Man 'beaten to death' in Kushtia

2024-11-24 00:00:00

KUSHTIA, Nov 23 (UNB): Police took a 32-year-old man into custody after he allegedly fatally hit his cousin brother with a stick at Sonaikundi Laskar Para in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia district on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Apel Laskar,...

Cold disrupts life in Kurigram

2024-11-24 00:00:00

KURIGRAM, Nov 23 (UNB): Normal life is being disrupted across the northern district of Kurigram due to fog and dropping temperature with the approach of winter.Farmers, labourers and daily wage earners have been hard hit as they need to go...

School for blind children left uncared for in Pabna

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

PABNA, Nov 23: The school built for the visually impaired children nearly seven years ago in Atgharia of the district has remained uncared for due to lack of manpower.The two-storey school building was constructed adjacent to Atgharia Government High School...

Urea stockpiled outdoors for no room in Rangpur warehouse

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Nov 23: For want of sufficient space, around 3,500 tonnes of urea fertiliser allocated for the current Rabi crop season have been kept under the open sky on the premises of the buffer warehouse in Rangpur district. Dealers and...

The engine behind skill mastery and continuous improvement

Taufiq uz Zaman | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

In a world where staying relevant and up-to-date often feels like running on a treadmill, feedback remains one of the most powerful tools to help professionals get up and running. Whether perfecting a skill, managing a project, or leading a...

Lessons from the silver screen

MAISHA ZAAHIR | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Inspiration can come from anywhere- be it a book, friends, a YouTube podcast or even a movie. Movies don't just entertain but they teach, inspire, and sometimes make us think differently. This article will discuss some of the best movies...

Bangladeshi youths bringing diversity in the US

KHALID SAIFULLAH KHAN | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

While you're researching studying abroad, the United States knocks at the door with its unmatched dedication to diversity. What does diversity mean in an educational environment? The US embassy's third session on"Alumni Talk: American Diversity through Bangladeshi Voices," which took...

Sonargaon arranges Winter BBQ Buffet

2024-11-24 00:00:00

This winter, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka invites guests to indulge in a cozy and delightful culinary experience at the Pool Café with its Poolside BBQ Buffet, says a statement. Starting from November 28, the buffet offers a perfect blend of...

Walton disburses cash dividend to shareholders

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a listed electronics company, has successfully distributed dividends to all its shareholders for financial year 2023-24, says a statement. According to Walton authorities, the company distributed dividends through Bangladesh Electronic Fund Transfer Network (BEFTN) and Bank...

EASTERN BANK HOSTS SPECIAL NIGHT FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), a leader in student banking, hosted a 'Student Agency Night' for the leading educational agencies at the bank's head office at Gulshan in the city on Thursday. Representatives of leading education agencies pose for a photograph...

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan and Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin along with business leaders

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan and Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin along with business leaders and guests pose at a seminar titled 'Ways of Mitigating Energy Crisis in the Industrial Sectors' organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) at...

Govt working to stabilise market ahead of Ramadan

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the government is working to stabilise the prices of essential commodities, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan.Speaking at a scholarship cheque distribution event at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Saturday, the adviser...

Gree Global eyes $5b venture in BD

FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Gree Global plans to invest $5 billion in Bangladesh in the next two to three years, according to Kevin Bai, assistant president of the leading multinational electronics and appliance company.The announcement reflects Gree's ambitious growth strategy and commitment to expanding...

Low wages and production pressure impact garment workers: Study

MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Low wages, coupled with a constant pressure to maintain production rates, have led to negative ripple effects on garment workers in Bangladesh like dependency of overtime, indebtedness, health hazards and lack of access to basic services, according to a latest...

SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK CELEBRATES 29TH ANNIVERSARY

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Social Islami Bank PLC celebrated 29th anniversary with various programmes at its Head Office in Dhaka on Friday. Chairman of the bank Dr M Sadiqul Islam was present as the chief guest. Vice Chairman Maksuda Begum and Directors Md Morshed...

PUBALI BANK HOSTS 'ANNUAL RISK CONFERENCE 2024'

2024-11-24 00:00:00

To discuss risk management and regulatory compliance, Pubali Bank organised its 'Annual Risk Conference 2024' at its head office in the capital on Saturday. The event witnessed the participation of over 2,000 attendees, who joined both in-person and virtually. The...

Addressing liquidity crunch a top priority

SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

The reconstituted board of Social Islami Bank has introduced a series of strategic measures, prioritising the resolution to address the ongoing liquidity constraints as quickly as possible, said bank Chairman M. Sadiqul Islam. "Addressing the liquidity problem is our top...

Loss-making Alltex Industries under regulatory scrutiny

FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

The stock market watchdog has launched an investigation into poor-performing Alltex Industries to evaluate whether the company has the strength to sustain its business. A three-member inquiry committee has been asked to submit a report on its findings by the...

Why now is a good time to invest in gold?

Hussain Shahrier | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Global uncertainties and inflationary pressures continue to affect economies worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception. In such uncertain times, gold's appeal grows stronger, as it has long been valued as a safe-haven asset.With gold prices reaching record highs, many investors...

APEC Peru 2024 and the free trade agenda

Muhammad Mahmood | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

The APEC Peru 2024, the annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries was held from November 15 to 16, 2024. APEC currently has 21 member states including leading economies as the US, China and Japan. The...

AI in marketing

2024-11-24 00:00:00

Artificial Intelligence is quickly changing the face of marketing as it equips businesses with intelligent tools that interpret audiences, strategies, and ways of driving better outcomes. At the heart of it all, AI allows analysis of enormous sets of data...

Say no to polythene

2024-11-24 00:00:00

The destructive impact of polythene on the environment is widely recognised, yet its usage continues to rise, particularly in countries like Bangladesh. Polythene, a non-biodegradable material, seeps into the soil, reducing its fertility and disrupting microbial activity. In Dhaka alone,...

A village engulfed by pollution

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Environmental pollution by industrial wastes continues unabated everywhere. Wherever we cast our eyes we encounter the same damaging process. Wastes discharged by a large number of industries in Gazipur, Narayanganj and other major industrial hubs continue to pollute land, air...

Loyalists and apologists of fallen regime

Asjadul Kibria | 2024-11-24 00:00:00

The dramatic change in Bangladesh's political landscape during the first week of August this year has yet to be accepted by some at home and abroad. It is a harsh reality that a bloody mass uprising ultimately compelled the authoritarian...

Alternative fuel-oil price mechanism shows promise

2024-11-24 00:00:00

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has recently shared findings of a study that proposes an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based fuel-oil-pricing model. The model, if adopted and implemented correctly, promises to cut fuel prices by around 15 per cent,...

How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad

2024-11-24 00:00:00

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt/BAKU, Nov 23 (Reuters): Black dust coats streets and collects on rooftops in the neighbourhood adjoining a sprawling cement factory in the Egyptian city of Alexandria.Activists and local residents accuse the plant operated by the Alexandria Portland Cement Company...