NEW DELHI, Dec 18 (Reuters): India aims to shield sugarcane farmers from income losses by managing surplus supplies through exports and diverting more sugar for ethanol production, a senior government official said on Thursday.Higher exports from the world's second-largest sugar...
Gold prices slipped on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar as investors remained cautious ahead of US inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve's policy path, while silver hovered near record highs, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.4 per...
The oath-taking and projection ceremony of the newly-elected committee of the Central Employees' Union of the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) was held on Thursday. Faruk Mia Jamaddar was elected President, and Md. Suman General Secretary. Rashidul Hasan,...
The SME Foundation awarded certificates to entrepreneurs who have benefited from its Business Incubation Centre, which offers various services aimed at promoting entrepreneurship. The event was held at Parjatan Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday, with Md Mushfiqur Rahman, Chairperson of...
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CHATTOGRAM, Dec 18: The government has appointed Engineer Md Amir Masud as the Managing Director (current charge) of Jamuna Oil Company Limited (JOCL), a subsidiary of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).The appointment will remain effective until further notice, according to an...
The government has appointed an administrator to the Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Samity, reports BSS.According to an office order issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the ministry has appointed Mahmudul Hasan, Director (Joint Secretary) of the Export Promotion Bureau, as...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted the charge sheet against Chairman M Aynal Haque and Managing Director (MD) Mohammad Rashedul Islam Rayon of Alif World Marketing Ltd over allegations of fund embezzlement and money laundering worth Tk 28.7 million...
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Thursday as investors assessed the likelihood of further US sanctions against Russia and the supply risks posed by a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers.Brent crude dropped 1 cent to $59.67 per barrel...
Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Friday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places. Night temperature may rise and day temperature may fall. The highest temperature was recorded on Thursday at 30.5 degrees Celsius...
Motorbikers using the footpath under the Shahbag metro-rail station in the capital for illegally parking their vehicles, causing inconvenience to the pedestrians. The snapshot was taken on Thursday. — FE Photo
The government has appointed 673 applicants in the first phase to various cadre services of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) from 27th BCS Exam 2005, reports BSS.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification to this end on Thursday.On November...
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July Oikya, a platform representing the July Warriors, demanded that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensure accountability from India within 72 hours over a statement that described the July Warriors as an "extremist group."The demand was raised at a press...
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CHATTOGRAM, Dec 18: Three workers died and 38 others injured in 32 accidents in the shipbreaking yards of Sitakunda in Chattogram during the second half of this year, according to a report presented on Wednesday.The half-yearly report, prepared under the...
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a chargesheet against former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and three members of his family on allegations of corruption, illegal wealth accumulation, and laundering Tk 874.62 million. The sanction was granted following an extensive...
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As many as one million people die annually in South Asia, including in Bangladesh, due to air pollution, while clean air solutions can improve lives of nearly one billion people across the region, according to a latest report of the...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has issued arrest warrants for seven individuals, including Awami League (AL) General Secretary and former minister Obaidul Quader, in a case filed against them for committing crimes against humanity during the July Mass Uprising, reports...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Deputy Speaker Md Shamsul Haq Tuku on charges of acquiring assets worth about Tk 35.9 million inconsistent with his known sources of income, reports BSS.On the same allegation, the commission...
The Election Commission (EC) has asked the Home Ministry to deploy necessary number of police personnel to ensure the security at the offices of Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) ahead of the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election...
BNP Standing Committee Member Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said the party will finalise seat sharing with allied parties by today (Friday), reports BSS.BNP will share seat with the allies which were involved in the simultaneous movement with BNP...
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said granting bail to the followers of fugitive fascist Sheikh Hasina would be inconsistent with the rules, as she has repeatedly threatened to kill those involved in the July Mass Uprising, report agencies."I hope that...
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain talking to reporters about Khaleda Zia's physical condition outside the capital's Evercare Hospital on Thursday. — Focus Bangla
Shahjalal Islami Bank won first prize (gold award) in "ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2024" for its performance in various indicators based on its annual reports 2024. The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) awarded the prize to Shahjalal...
Apex Footwear held its annual sales conference at the Samajik Convention Center in Ashulia, Dhaka on Tuesday. The full-day event was attended by 1,500 members of the Apex family from across the country. The conference began with a heartfelt tribute...
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Shasha Denims plans to diversify its business into inland container handling to sustain income amid uncertainty in denim manufacturing."The denim business is becoming challenging due to the unavailability of gas and other factors. That's why we have planned early to...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) appointed Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan as its new managing director (MD) for a period of three years, effective Thursday, according to a press release.Before assuming this position, he was working as the additional managing director and...
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Nuzhat Anwar has been appointed as the new managing director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange.This is the first time that a female candidate has taken over the charge of the prime bourse. The position at the Dhaka Exchange had remained...
SHERPUR, Dec 18 (BSS): The district administration on Thursday conducted a mobile court drive against five illegal brick kilns in the district and fined them a total of Tk 1.7 million (17 lakh) and ordered permanent closure of their operations.The...
PABNA, Dec 18 (UNB): A juice vendor was stabbed to death during an Islamic gathering organised by Darul Aman Trust in Pabna Sadar upazila on Wednesday.The victim was identified as Sujan Mollah, 17, son of Saiful Mollah of Titpulia villag...
SYLHET, Dec 18 (UNB): Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two people on charge of abducting a man and torturing subsequently in Sylhet.The abductors allegedly also stripped him and filmed before demanding the ransom.On Wednesday night, a...
CUMILLA, Dec 18 (UNB): Bus services from three terminals in Cumilla city remained suspended on Thursday as the Cumilla Bus Owners Association enforced a strike to press home their demands, causing severe inconvenience to passengers.No buses left the Jangalia, Shasangacha...
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