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TIB raps India for failure to accept 'defeat' in BD

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday strongly criticised India for its inability to come to terms with its perceived "defeat" in Bangladesh following the Delhi-backed autocratic regime's ouster."India is struggling to accept what is perhaps its most significant diplomatic,...

Collection unhindered despite Q1 slump

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

Economic downturn has not impacted the direct tax collection from large taxpayers in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY), 2024-25, according to the tax officials concerned.The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU), where all banks among other big payers,...

Deposed PM absconding, her cabinet colleagues stand in dock created by her

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

Runaway premier Sheikh Hasina's cabinet members had to stand in the dock of a special tribunal she created for trial of others on same charges of crimes they are now facing.A total of 13 accused, including members of ousted Prime...

CA didn't say interim govt's tenure will be four years

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Dr Mohammad Yunus did not say that the tenure of interim government will be four years, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the CA, on Monday, alleging that a section of the media has wrongly presented...

Interim govt's tenure not yet fixed, intention is to hold polls quickly

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said that the tenure of the interim government will be less than four years, and their intention is to hold the election as quickly as possible."I didn't say that I will be (in power)...

BNP upset about CA's statements on national polls

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

BNP secretary- general Mirza Fakhrul Islam speaks at a discussion on the occasion of the 48th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani. The event was hosted at the National Press Club on Monday. — Focus Bangla Bangladesh Nationalist...

Moody's downgrades BD ratings to B2, outlook to negative

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh's long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings have been downgraded to B2 from B1 and future outlook to negative by Moody's largely for reasons that include political-changeover unrest and past directed fund awarding. The country's outlook has been changed to...

No company shutdown, action to prevent fund diversion to continue

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

No companies will face shutdown but action is being taken against individuals at fault to prevent fund diversion, the Bangladesh Bank governor said Monday as he oversaw reclaimed Islami Bank's bail-in package. The new management of the bank plans to...

Weather may remain dry today.,.,

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according to the Met office. Moderate to thick fog may occur over northern part and light to moderate fog may occur at places...

CU steps into 59th year Nazimuddin Shyamol

2024-11-19 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 18: The University of Chittagong (CU) has celebrated its 58th founding anniversary on Monday through various programmes. The CU officially started journey on 18 November 1966 with four departments, seven teachers and 200 students.Now, CU has 10 faculties...

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman delivering speech at a gathering of army  personnel during his Cox's Bazar visit on Monday. — ISPR

Travel ban on AL leader Amu, 3 others

FE REPORT | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Awami League (AL) Advisery Council member and former minister Amir Hossain Amu, his daughter Sumaiya Hossain, Amu's APS Fakhrul Majid Mahmud Kiran, and Kiran's wife Rafeza Majid.Judge Md Zakir Hossain of...

Govt forms five new reform commissions

2024-11-19 00:00:00

The interim government has formed five new committees to oversee state reforms on the media, labour, women's affairs, health and local government.Each committee will have a student representative, but the student nominees for the labour and local government reform commissions...

Rizwana for climate justice, collective global actions

M AZIZUR RAHMAN From Baku, Azerbaijan | 2024-11-19 00:00:00

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources, has called for (ensuring) climate justice, urging the global community to uphold the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR). "Delaying action until 2030...

BNP expels another leader of Dhaka North

2024-11-19 00:00:00

The BNP has expelled another leader of its Dhaka North City unit for alleged involvement in unethical activities, violating the party's discipline, reports UNB.A media release signed by ABMA Razzak, joint secretary (in charge of the office) of the Dhaka...

Ex-MP Shambhu sent to jail

2024-11-19 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has sent to jail former Barguna-1 MP Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu in a case lodged over the murder of trader Abdul Wadud, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sharifur Rahman passed the order on Monday, scrapping abail plea filed for...

AL leader Ahmed Hossain shown arrested

2024-11-19 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has showed Awami League (AL) organising secretary and former lawmaker Ahmed Hossain arrested in a case lodged over murder of a teenager named Abdul Motalib in the capital's Dhanmandi area, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Nurul Huda...

Govt sends injured student to Thailand for treatment

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Mohammed Kajol Mia, a student activist critically injured during the anti-discrimination movement, was airlifted to Vejthani Hospital in Thailand for advanced medical treatment, reports UNB.He left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in an air ambulance at 1:30 am on Monday.Health Adviser...

Jubo League worker shot dead in Pabna

2024-11-19 00:00:00

PABNA, Nov 18 (UNB): A Jubo League activist has been shot dead allegedly by miscreants at Baghoil Rooppur intersection in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district.The deceased, Walif Hossain Manik aged 35, was an active member of Jubo League and son...

Tarique urges all to help people affected during uprising

2024-11-19 00:00:00

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon people from all walks of life to extend their helping hands to those affected during the recent student-led mass movement, reports UNB.He made the comments while speaking virtually at a wheelchair distribution...

bKash facility for cadet college admission test fee payment

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Like previous years, admission seekers of the country's 12 cadet colleges can easily pay application fee for admission test through bKash. Applicants or their guardians can apply through the cadet college admission website and pay the fee through bKash until...

Banglalink launches 'Road to Royal Ride' campaign

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Innovative digital operator Banglalink has launched the 'Road to Royal Ride' campaign, exclusively on the MyBL App. This unique initiative gives Banglalink prepaid customers the opportunity to win a Royal Enfield bike by participating in an engaging recharge-based competition, says...

Pubali Bank holds CLS Agent Conference

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Pubali Bank holds CLS Agent Conference Consumers Credit Division of Pubali Bank PLC organized the CLS Agent Conference-2024 at the auditorium of its Head Office on Sunday. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank, was present as the...

Bank Asia Hosts Women Entrepreneurship Development Workshop

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Bank Asia Hosts Women Entrepreneurship Development Workshop Bank Asia PLC in collaboration with 'BIC, Uttoron' hosted a workshop titled 'Women Entrepreneurship Development & Access to Banking Finance' for 53 women entrepreneurs recently. Md. Shaminoor Rahman, SEVP & Head of MSME...

SOUTHEAST BANK TRAINING ON CAMELS RATING

2024-11-19 00:00:00

SOUTHEAST BANK TRAINING ON CAMELS RATINGSoutheast Bank PLC organised a training programme on 'Overview of CAMELS rating for banks and Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS)' in a hybrid mode at the bank's Training Institute in Dhaka recently. Nuruddin Md...

Walton wins 'SAFA Gold Award'

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Walton wins 'SAFA Gold Award' Global electronics brand 'Walton' has achieved 'Gold Award' from the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the third time for its 'Best Presented Annual Reports 2023'. Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC was honoured with 'Joint...

Four accolades for EBL at Mastercard Excellence Awards

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Four accolades for EBL at Mastercard Excellence AwardsEastern Bank PLC (EBL) received four accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024. The bank was awarded for excellence in Business (Innovation), Credit Business (Domestic), POS Acquiring Business, and Online Acquiring Business categories for...

Austrian cos keen to invest in BD

2024-11-19 00:00:00

FE ReportAustrian companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh as the Western European nation seeks to cement economic ties with Bangladesh, the non-resident ambassador of Austria said on Monday.Katherine Wieser, who is based in New Delhi but serves as the...

Goldman Sachs looking to spin out its digital assets platform

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Goldman Sachs is exploring options to spin out its technology platform housed under its digital assets business, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, reports Reuters.The bank's digital assets business, since its inception, has aided the adoption of...

Huawei starts taking pre-orders for Mate 70 smartphone

2024-11-19 00:00:00

BEIJING, Nov 18 (Reuters): China's Huawei Technologies on Monday announced that it had started taking pre-orders for its Mate 70 smartphone model, in a statement on its official WeChat account.It will also hold an event for the Mate brand on...