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Police 'on alert' at Jatiya Party HQ despite withdrawal of rally

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Police personnel have been deployed around the Jatiya Party central office in the city despite the withdrawal of the party's rally after a ban on gatherings imposed by security forces, reports bdnews24.com.No party leader visited the central office in the...

17-member committee formed for July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum

2024-11-03 00:00:00

The government on Saturday formed a 17-member committee for July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum with Writer and Filmmaker Dr Ebadur Rahman as its Convenor, reports BSS.Besides, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Md Mahfuz Alam will act as Joint Convenor of the...

BNP leader Dr Shahadat to be sworn in as CCC mayor today

2024-11-03 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, Nov 02: President of BNP's Chattogram city unit President Dr. Shahadat Hossain will take the oath of office as the mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) today. After the election tribunal declared Dr. Shahadat as the CCC mayor,...

Dr Kamal suggests updating constitution

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Eminent jurist and constitution expert Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday suggested updating the country's constitution, reports BSS.He made the suggestion when a delegation of the Constitution Reform Commission (CRC), led by its head Professor Ali Riaz, paid a courtesy call...

AL govt did not register any protest against crossborder torture: Rizvi

FE REPORT | 2024-11-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged on Saturday that the former Awami League (AL) government under Sheikh Hasina did not lodge any protest against torture on Bangladeshi people on the frontier by the neighbouring...

Jubo Odhikar Parishad demands ban on JP

2024-11-03 00:00:00

KHULNA, Nov 02 (BSS): Jubo Adhikar Parishad, a front organisation of Gano Adhikar Parishad, has brought out a torch procession in the city on Friday night, demanding ban on Jatiya Party (JP-Ershad).Protesting the attack on Anti-Facism Student, Worker and People's...

BNP against banning political parties, says Fakhrul

2024-11-03 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed his party's opposition to banning any party by the interim government, reports UNB."Who are we to ban political parties? It's the people of the country who will take the decision...

Nvidia to take Intel's spot on Dow Jones Industrial Average

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Intel will be replaced by Nvidia on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average index after a 25-year run, underscoring the shift in the chipmaking market and marking another setback for the struggling semiconductor firm, reports Reuters.Nvidia will join the index...

Implement reforms to restore investor confidence

2024-11-03 00:00:00

FE REPORTExperts urged the government to implement effective reforms in the capital market and related institutions to restore investor confidence, which has long been undermined by corruption and irregularities."The current dismal state of the capital market is the result of...

Jamuna Bank provides pack of products to meet client needs

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank has enhanced its service quality along with tailoring an array of new products and services over the years with intent to better meet individual requirements of customers."In recent times, we have not only enhanced our service quality, but...

Efforts ongoing to lower capital gains tax: BSEC chief

FE REPORT | 2024-11-03 00:00:00

The securities regulator has initiated efforts to lower the capital gains tax for individual investors in a bid to stabilise and strengthen the stock market."We are in talks with the government and the National Board of Revenue to reduce the...

Pakistan's captain Masood backs Babar to rediscover his best form

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Star batsman Babar Azam could benefit from a break after being dropped from the Pakistan Test squad, red-ball captain Shan Masood said on Saturday as he backed the batter to rediscover his best form, reports Reuters.Babar stepped down as skipper...

Hridoy urges Tigers to look ahead to Champions Trophy preparations

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Leaving behind their recent disappointing performance, Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy has urged his teammates to stay in the 'present' as they begin preparations for next year's Champions Trophy 2025 with the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, report agencies.Bangladesh will...

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and youth, sports advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and youth, sports advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan posing with SAFF-winning women's team at CA's official residence - the State Guest House Jamuna - on Saturday — Focus Bangla

'Future Cities 1.0' at DU inspires students for sustainable change

Ismot Hasnine | 2024-11-03 00:00:00

Professor Nazrul Islam Urban Studio from department of Geography and Environ-ment at the University of Dhaka marked World Cities Day with "Future Cities 1.0" on October 31, an event designed to engage youths in envisioning sustainable urban futures. The event...

CU to include social activities

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Sadeku Mujtoba MahiChittagong University (CU) is taking a bold step to improve its examination system by including evaluations of students' social activities. This important initiative was announced by Dr Mohammed Shamim Uddin Khan, the academic pro-vice chancellor, during the closing...

Nahian Rahman Rochi's journey to BIDA

Samiha Mamun | 2024-11-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh is at a unique juncture of new possibilities. The country is witnessing unconventional strategic moves to stabilise the economic and investment landscape. The recent appointment of private sector experts in the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is a prime...

'Nobody cares about us

2024-11-03 00:00:00

GAZA, Nov 02 (AFP): As Palestinian-American entrepreneur Jamal Zaglul stood by his olive press at the end of harvest season in the occupied West Bank, his mind was far away on US election.Like other US passport holders living in Turmus...

Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

2024-11-03 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 02 (AFP): "Anti-woke" candidate Kemi Badenoch on Saturday won the vote to become the UK Conservatives' new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak who quit after the party's disastrous showing in July's general election.Badenoch, 44, came out on top in...

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US

2024-11-03 00:00:00

DUBAI, Nov 02 (AP): Iran's supreme leader on Saturday threatened both Israel and the U.S. with "a crushing response" over attacks on Iran and its allies.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke as Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch yet another strike...

Opinion polls show Trump, Harris locked in tight race

2024-11-03 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 02 (Reuters/AP/BBC): Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses - just as he did four years ago.At rally after rally, he urges his supporters to...

US labour market staggers after blow from hurricanes

2024-11-03 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Nov 02 (Reuters): US job growth almost stalled in October as strikes in the aerospace industry depressed manufacturing employment while hurricanes shortened the collection period for payrolls, making it hard to get a clear picture of the labor market...

BRAC Bank recognises its techies

2024-11-03 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has recognised the contribution of its technology officials to building its robust IT infrastructure to support the bank's rapid business growth, says the bank in a statement.The bank has organised a ceremony titled "Building Tomorrow's IT Infrastructure -...

ABC Real Estate Limited officially launched THE ORCHARD at ISPAHANI COLONY

2024-11-03 00:00:00

ABC Real Estate Limited officially launched THE ORCHARD at ISPAHANI COLONY - an exclusive gated residential complex located in the heart of Dhaka at the Ispahani Colony in Moghbazar. A Joint Venture Development Agreement has recently been signed between ABC...

Bikroy launches Prime Bank Property Fair

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Bikroy, the largest online marketplace in Bangladesh, has launched the third 'Prime Bank Property Fair 2024 powered by PropertyGuide' in a grand inauguration ceremony at a city hotel recently, says a press release. Eshita Sharmin, Chief Executive Officer, Bikroy; Shaif...

Twenty-six new CFA Charter holders receive certificates at the "Charter Award Ceremony 2024," organised by CFA Society

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Twenty-six new CFA Charter holders receive certificates at the "Charter Award Ceremony 2024," organised by CFA Society Bangladesh recently. Md. Muslim Chowdhury, Chairman of Sonali Bank PLC, handed over the certificates, alongside Md Iqbal Hossain, CFA, Vice President of CFA...

BD explores ways to boost revenue

2024-11-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh has significant potential for mobilising revenue collection, as highlighted by a recent official assessment of revenue buoyancy, a measure reflecting how tax revenues respond to economic growth, reports UNB.Revenue buoyancy, the responsiveness of revenues to gross domestic product (GDP),...

Mashkalai growers eye bumper yield

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-11-03 00:00:00

Mashkalai growers are now waiting for harvesting a bumper production in different districts, including Magura and Gaibandha, this season.Our correspondent from Magura says that favourable weather, government incentive and quality seeds have made mashkalai growers optimistic about achieving a bumper...

53rd National Cooperative Day observed in districts

2024-11-03 00:00:00

The 53rd National Cooperative Day-2024 was observed in districts on Saturday with a call to building up the country as a discrimination-free state.In Netrakona, on the occasion, Netrakona district administration and district cooperative department jointly chalked out different programmes.As part...

Father killed after son gets into fight over badminton game

2024-11-03 00:00:00

NARSINGDI, Nov 02 (bdnews24.com): A village doctor has allegedly been beaten to death after his son was involved in a scuffle at a badminton match at Raipura upazila in Narsingdi district.The murder occurred in the Dighalia Kandi area of Banshgari...