JASHORE, Oct 30 (UNB): A local leader of Awami League (AL) has been hacked to death in Chougachha Upazila of Jashore district.The dead is Anisur Rahman ( 56), vice president of AL Singhojhuli Union unit.Mehedi Hasan, second officer of Chougachha...
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for the incumbent government to hold the next election within a rational time with an eye to fulfilling people's expectations."Please arrange the general election within a rational time...
Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. The sun sets in the...
Freedom Fighter Md Sakhawat Hossain Bhuian died recently at a hospital in Mugda, says a statement. He was 70 years old.Sakhawat Hossain was buried at Pakunda Thana Bari graveyard.He left behind one son, two daughters and wife to mourn his...
The 74th birth anniversary of Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani was observed at Mirza Ahmed Ispahani High School in Chattogram on Wednesday, says a statement. He was the son of late Mirza Mehdi Ispahani, founder of Mirza Ahmed Ispahani High School,...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said the government is yet to decide regarding opening of an office of the United Nations Human Rights (UNHR) in Dhaka, reports BSS."We are yet to decide … there was only a...
Police have dispersed a group of students and job seekers who tried to march towards the Secretariat from Shahabagh protesting the government's decision on raising the age limit for public service to 32 from 30, reports UNB.The protesters staged sit-in...
FE REPORTHealth risks over climate change impacts are taking a heavy toll on Bangladesh, a report of the Lancet Countdown revealed on Wednesday.The suitability for transmission of various infectious diseases, including dengue and malaria, is increasingly influenced by climate change,...
Fantasy Kingdom is going to host first-ever 'Halloween Fest' on October 31 and November 1, featuring spooky decorations and engaging activities for visitors of all ages, says a statement.One of the main attractions will be the 'Horror Tunnel', where guests...
Md. Nazmus Saadat has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Social Islami Bank PLC, bringing with him an impressive 27-year legacy in Islami banking, says a statement. Starting off his career in 1995 as a probationary officer at...
Southeast Bank holds 746th Board MeetingSoutheast Bank PLC held its 746th board meeting on Wednesday. M. A. Kashem, Chairman, Southeast Bank, presided over the meeting. Vice Chairperson Rehana Rahman, Directors Alamgir Kabir, Azim Uddin Ahmed, Jusna Ara Kashem, Duluma Ahmed,...
Walton Hi-Tech holds 18th AGM The 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC was held at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka on Tuesday. Chairman of the company S M Shamsul Alam presided over the meeting. The company's...
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CHATTOGRAM, Oct 30: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has cleared out a total of four containers after 12 years of the import of flammable and dangerous goods in those.Officials at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) confirmed removal of the...
Nitol Insurance boardmeeting heldThe 176th meeting of the Board of Directors of Nitol Insurance Company Limited was held on Tuesday on a Virtual Platform. AKM Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the company and Vice President of Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA), presided...
Union Bank Executive Committee meeting heldThe 2nd meeting of the newly formed Executive Committee of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Chairman of the Executive Committee Md. Fariduddin Ahmad presided over the...
The Ministry of Commerce has taken an initiative to return money owed to traders by e-commerce companies that suddenly went bust, leaving countless buyers and sellers in the lurch.The ministry has asked for a complete list of these affected customers...
Dhaka and Colombo have put emphasis on accelerating negotiations over signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at the earliest to unlock the untapped potential of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, reports BSS.The intention was observed when Sri Lankan...
Md. Shawkat Ali Khan joined Sonali Bank PLC as CEO & Managing Director on Wednesday, says a statement. Prior to joining Sonali Bank, he served as Managing Director at Bangladesh Krishi Bank. Earlier, he worked as Deputy Managing Director of...
EASTERN HOUSING LIMITED HOLDS 60TH AGMThe 60th Annual General Meeting of Eastern Housing Limited was held virtually on Wednesday. Independent Director of the company Md. Rafiqul Islam presided over the AGM. Members of the Board of Directors Suraiya Islam, Abu...
Kutubuddin AhmedKutubuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Sheltech Group, Envoy Legacy and Envoy Textiles Ltd, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh. In a letter of patent, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, the Minister...
FE REPORTOptimal economic performance, policy continuity, and access to resources are essential for improving the investment climate in Bangladesh. Additionally, better coordination and consultation among stakeholders, along with efforts to combat corruption, are crucial.Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh...
NAOGAON, Oct 30 (UNB): Cauliflower, a staple winter vegetable in Naogaon, is selling at nearly double the price for consumers compared to what local farmers receive, highlighting the price gap that farmers face in the market.As cauliflower gains popularity in...
TAHJIBUL ANAMCOX'S BAZAR, Oct 30: Existence of several hundred structures is at risk as the CC blocks are coming off from the island's embankment at Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar district. Tidal water is entering the locality...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Faruque Ahmed says the board played no part in superstar all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's decision against returning to Bangladesh for his farewell Test, reports bdnews24.com.While he personally made every effort to facilitate Shakib's return, the...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has ann-ounced a 16-member partial national football team to play two FIFA International Friendlies against the Maldives, dropping captain Jamal Bhuyan, reports UNB.The Head Coach of Bangladesh National Foot-ball Team, Javier Cabrera, announced the squad on...
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 30 (AFP): Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps Wednesday on day two of the second and final Test in Chattogram.The hosts...
INDIGENOUS CHILDREN GET BICYCLES ON MTB'S SILVER JUBILEEAs part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), MTB Foundation recently distributed 'Swapno Sarathi' (The Dream Chariot) bicycles to the children of indigenous tea workers in Sylhet. The ceremony...
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The interim government will work to improve the depth of the equity market through listing of good companies including multinational ones, said Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.He spoke with journalists on Wednesday after a meeting with top brasses of the...
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British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh announced a 150 per cent interim cash dividend despite a 2.2 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 3.97 billion in the third quarter through September this year.It earned a lower profit due to...
Rizwan Rahman, a sponsor director, was elected as the vice-chairman of Eastland Insurance at its 225th board meeting on Wednesday, according to a press release.A former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2021 and 2022, Rizwan...
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