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China’s gold demand likely to rebound as economic jitters spur buying

2024-08-29 00:00:00

BENGALURU, Aug 28 (Reuters): Gold demand in China is expected to improve in coming months as consumers adjust to higher prices, industry officials said, with economic uncertainty and concerns about currency weakness driving investment flows.A revival of demand in the...

NBL holds Workshop on NPL Management

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Special Asset Management Division in association with National Bank Training Institute (NBTI) of National Bank Limited jointly organised a daylong workshop on 'NPL management & legal measures' at NBTI on Wednesday. A total of 37 personnel from different branches and...

Standard Bank holds Business Review Meeting ---

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Standard Bank PLC organised a Business Review Meeting at the bank's Learning Centre, Head Office, Dhaka, recently with the participation of Heads of all branches and Heads & Senior Executives of all departments of the Head Office. Mohammad Mohon Miah,...

Bangladesh Jewellers Association held a press conference

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh Jewellers Association held a press conference at its office in the city on Wednesday with a call for steps to protect the jewellery industry. — Focus Bangla

Donations pour in for flood victims

FE DESK | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Sim Fabrics to set up denim plant in Jamalpur Economic Zone

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Sim Fabrics Limited is set to invest $17 million in Jamalpur Economic Zone (JEZ) to establish a denim manufacturing plant.The proposed industrial unit to be set up on 5.0 acres of land is expected to generate over 250 employments.To this...

Tech, software parks to be renamed

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

All high-tech and software technology parks as well as their affiliated ICT facilities across the country will be named after their respective districts and locations shedding the present titles.The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Division of the government made the...

ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman (7th from right) along with ICCB Executive Board Members

2024-08-29 00:00:00

ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman (7th from right) along with ICCB Executive Board Members and Country Heads of top three global apparel buyers held a meeting with Commerce and Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed (7th from left) at his office...

BGMEA urges factories to pay wages timely to prevent labour unrest

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

The apparel apex body, BGMEA, has warned some of its member factories that are vulnerable to labour unrest to pay wages on time to prevent any untoward incidents in this current situation.Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) made the...

Weather (2024-08-29)

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Day temperature may...

Death anniv of Rasel Bhuiyan

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Today (Thursday) is the 24th death anniversary of industrialist Rasel Bhuiyan, says a press release.Marking the day, Rupganj's Rasel Park and local orphanage arranged Quaran Khwani and milad mahfil in Rupgonj, Narayangonj.Family members of Late Rasel Bhuiyan have requested all...

Home Adviser seeks UK support

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Home Adviser Lt General (retd) M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday sought cooperation from the United Kingdom (UK) for police reform as the government has taken an initiative to make the law enforcing agency skilled, fair and people friendly, reports...

Fixing economy first priority: Dr Yunus

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said his government would uphold labour rights following the standards set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in order to address concerns of the international investors and the brands that purchase clothing...

GTV journalist’s body recovered from Hatirjheel

2024-08-29 00:00:00

The body of Rahanuma Sarah, newsroom editor of private Gazi TV, was recovered from city's Hatirjheel Lake early Wednesday, said police.Md Saiful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Hatirjheel Police Station, confirmed the matter to the news agency saying a restaurant employee named...

CA seeks Malaysia's support for ASEAN membership

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought Malaysia's support for Bangladesh to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).He sought the support when Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Haznah Md. Hashim, paid a courtesy...

TIB proposes series of reforms to strengthen democracy

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has proposed that the interim government implement legislation to prevent party leaders from being appointed as the head of government in the country's democratic system. "A person can't be prime minister, party chief, and parliamentary leader...

Murder case filed against ex-MP in Satkhira

2024-08-29 00:00:00

SATKHIRA, Aug 28 (BSS): A murder case has been filed against 32 persons, including former president of the district Awami League (AL) and former member of MP Engineer Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and former superintendent of police Chowdhury Manjurul Kabir for...

Six Ansar men on remand over attack on students

2024-08-29 00:00:00

A Dhaka court have placed six members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP on a two-day remand in a case lodged with the capital's Shahbagh Police Station for carrying out attack on students, laying siege to the secretariat and vandalising it,...

Case filed against Liton, Badsha

2024-08-29 00:00:00

A case against 621 people, including former mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and former lawmaker Fazley Hossain Badsha, have been filed on charges of their involvement in vandalising BNP office, reports BSS.Bazlur Rahman Montu, city unit joint...

Chief Adviser seeks UNDP's support for reforms

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday sought support of the United Nations Development Programme to carry out vital reforms in wide-ranging areas such as judiciary, police, election commission, tax administration and land registration.The Chief Adviser said the Interim Government...

Netherlands, S'pore envoys call on G M Quader

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Outgoing Charge d'affaires of Singapore Sheela Pillai, newly-appointed Charge d'affaires Mishel Lee and Netherlands deputy chief of mission Thijs Woudstra have paid a courtesy call on Jatiya Party Chairman Golam Mohammed (GM) Quader at his residence at Uttara in the...

Banning AL will not be wise, says Asif Nazrul

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Law adviser to the interim government Asif Nazrul has said banning Awami League (AL) as a political party will not be wise, report agencies.The law, justice and parliamentary affairs adviser made the remarks to the media at his office in...

Govt to sell 52 duty-free luxurious cars of MPs

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the interim government decided to sell 52 luxurious cars imported for former members of the now dissolved 12th Jatiya Sangsad, reports BSS.

WFP starts relief work

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its response to the severe flooding emergency in Bangladesh, which has affected over 5.0 million people across the southeastern and northeastern regions, particularly in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.In collaboration with...

Authorities restructure board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Authorities responsible for Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited significantly restructured its Board of Directors on Tuesday as per company rules to combat corruption and improve leadership and governance at the national airline.This restructuring was completed in accordance with articles 37 and...

Moinul Khan made BTTC chairman

FE Report | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Dr. Moinul Khan has been appointed as the new Chairman (Secretary) of the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC).The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding the appointment quota of the President on Wednesday.He is a member (Grade-1) of...

Ex-finance secretary Zakir Ahmed appointed as PKSF chairman

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan has been appointed as the chairman of the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), the leading microcredit funding agency in Bangladesh. Financial Institutions Division on Wednesday issued a notification to this effect saying that Zakir...

Muslim Chowdhury appointed Sonali Bank chairman

FE REPORT | 2024-08-29 00:00:00

Former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury has been appointed as the chairman of the country's largest government-owned bank, Sonali Bank.The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Ministry of Finance issued a circular to this effect on Wednesday.Mr....

Wednesday witnesses intractable traffic jam in Dhaka city

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Wednesday witnesses intractable traffic jam in Dhaka city. The public suffered immensely as a direct consequence of the congestion. The snap was shot in Banglamotor area. — Photo: Asad-Uz-Zaman

3 more murder cases against Sheikh Hasina

2024-08-29 00:00:00

Three murder cases have been filed against 80 people including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, reports UNB.Tofazzal Hossain, additional chief metropolitan magistrate of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate's (CMM) court, recorded the plaintiff's statement and ordered Khilgaon police station to register the...