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Shahjalal elected Chairman of eGeneration

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Mohammad Shahjalal was unanimously elected the Chairman of eGeneration PLC at a meeting of its Board of Directors held recently, says a statement.Shahjalal, known as a country branding specialist and digital transformation strategist, has played a crucial role in technological...

HSBC wins 'Best Bank' awards

2024-10-28 00:00:00

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpo-ration Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh has been voted as the 'Best Cash Management Bank' in Bangladesh for the 15th time and as the 'Best Cash Management Bank for Client Service' in Bangladesh for the 7th time...

CEMS-Global trade shows on construction, energy in Nov

FE REPORT | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

A set of trade shows focused on construction and energy will begin at the International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on November 14, aiming to give an impetus to the country's economy. The three-day expositions will feature six simultaneous...

Ensure accountability in SDG implementation

FE REPORT | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

Economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Sunday stressed the need for ensuring accountability in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), saying that a mere announcement of the goals is not enough."Just announcing the SDGs and assigning responsibility to the state...

Oil prices likely to fall after Israel shows restraint

2024-10-28 00:00:00

SINGAPORE/LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters): Oil prices are expected to fall when trading resumes on Monday as Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran over the weekend bypassed Tehran's oil and nuclear infrastructure and did not disrupt energy supplies, analysts said. Brent and...

Spot LNG prices rise

2024-10-28 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) recorded its second weekly gain since the end of August, amid concerns over supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and lower feedgas volumes at US terminals undergoing planned maintenances.The average...

BKB Jatiyatabadi Forum distributes gift items among flood-affected people

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) Jatiyatabadi Forum distributed gift items among flood-affected people as humanitarian assistance at Rangamatia village under Jheenaigati upazila of Sherpur district on Saturday. Former MP Dr. Mahmudul Haque Rubel was present at the event as the chief...

Uttara Bank inaugurates the 44th Sub-Branch in Tangail

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Maksudul Hasan, Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Bank PLC, has inaugurated the 44th Sub-Branch of the bank named 'Elenga Sub-Branch' at Kalihati in Tangail on Sunday. Md. Rezaul Karim, Deputy Managing Director, was present as special guest.

Jute prices go up as new campaign drives demand

2024-10-28 00:00:00

A new campaign promoting jute bags in the country has led to a marked increase in jute prices, according to Jute Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain.Speaking at the grand finale of the 8th season of the Textile...

Lewandowski, Yamal spoil Mbappé's 1st clasico

2024-10-28 00:00:00

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct 27 (AP): Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Lamine Yamal piled on to ruin Kylian Mbappé's first clasico as Barcelona routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday.The lopsided victory in Spain's capital ended the host's unbeaten run in La...

Pakistan appoint Rizwan white-ball skipper, Azam recalled for Australia tour

2024-10-28 00:00:00

LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 27 (AFP): Pakistan appointed on Sunday Mohammad Rizwan as skipper for the white-ball tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, replacing Babar Azam who stepped down this month.Rizwan, 32, had led Pakistan in two Tests on the tour of...

China's Zheng beats Kenin to claim Tokyo title

2024-10-28 00:00:00

TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters): China's Zheng Qinwen produced near-flawless serves to defeat American Sofia Kenin 7-6(5) 6-3 and capture the Pan Pacific Open title on Sunday for her third trophy this season.Zheng hit 33 winners and fired off 16 aces...

Mirpur to host BD U-19's one-day matches against UAE

2024-10-28 00:00:00

The second one day match of the four-game series between Bangladesh Under-19 and UAE was moved to Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur and will be held tomorrow (Tuesday), reports BSS.The match, which was slated to be held on Sunday was...

Tohura's hat-trick powers Bangladesh into final

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Defending champions Bangladesh secured a place in the final of the 2024 SAFF Women's Championship with a commanding 7-1 victory over Bhutan in the first semifinal at Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Nepal's Kathmandu on Sunday. Forward Tohura Khatun stole the...

Husband, wife electrocuted in Laxmipur

2024-10-28 00:00:00

LAXMIPUR, Oct 27 (BSS): A man and his wife died from electrocution in Ramganj upazila of the district on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Sogir Ahmed, 52, and his wife Shahnaj Akter Shanu, 37, were the residents of Chandipur area...

Elderly man run over by train in Ctg

2024-10-28 00:00:00

An elderly man has been run over and killed by an intercity train at Kadamtali area in Chattogram, reports bdnews24.com.The accident occurred near the Kadamtali Rail Crossing in the port city around 9am on Sunday as the Bijoy Express, which...

Unified work to mitigate climate risks in Barind stressed

2024-10-28 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Oct 27 (BSS): Speakers at a function here stressed on Sunday united work of government and private organisations for climate risks mitigation in Barind region as the adverse impact of climate change poses serious threat to the living and...

Chandpur lacks proper fire equipment amid violation of building code

2024-10-28 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Oct 27 (UNB): Lack of fire safety equipment has become a matter of concern for Chandpur residents, especially those living in the district headquarters.For example, there is no ladder to extinguish flames if fire breaks out in buildings above...

Stones being looted from BR's Bholaganj ropeway site

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

SYLHET, Oct 27: The Bangladesh Railway (BR)'s reserved site Bholaganj ropeway on the Bangladesh-India frontier in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet has been in trouble as various gangs of miscreants have been looting stones from the government-owned area and its adjacent...

Role of AI in financial decision-making

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way financial decisions are made, introducing powerful tools like machine learning, robotic advisors, and big data analytics. These technologies enable real-time analysis of vast amounts of data, allowing both individuals and businesses to make...

Intensify market monitoring

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Given the current situation in the country, it is crucial to implement effective measures to control the rising prices of essential commodities. The continuous increase in prices is making life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens, particularly those with limited incomes,...

When demands are for the impossible

Neil Ray | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

They intruded, not gate-crashed as before, into the compound of the secretariat and demanded their reward. But unfortunately, this time the interim authority was in no mood to entertain their request. The law enforcement agencies made it sure that the...

Pledges to fight corruption

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

The pledge the interim government's adviser to the youth, sports, labour and employment ministry made the other day at an event organised by a consumer rights body saying that corrupt businesses would be brought to justice is no doubt reassuring....

BR must boost emergency response mechanism

2024-10-28 00:00:00

Rail services across the country were severely disrupted after the derailment of the Panchagarh Express near Dhaka Railway Station in the early hours of Friday. The incident occurred when the Panchagarh Express derailed shortly after departing from Kamalapur Railway Station,...

Bilateral ties with Japan and potentials within socio-economic matrix

Muhammad Zamir | 2024-10-28 00:00:00

On September 25, 2024, retired Bangladesh Ambassadors of AOFA organised an interactive session with Ambassador Iwama Kiminori of Japan to Bangladesh. The dialogue had several significant dimensions and recalled not only the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Japan since 1972...

News in Brief -2024-10-28

2024-10-28 00:00:00

King Charles to resume foreign tours after cancer diagnosisLONDON, Oct 27: King Charles III's cancer diagnosis will not prevent him flying abroad next year for foreign visits, a Buckingham Palace official said, as the monarch wrapped up a tour of...

Georgian ruling party wins disputed polls

2024-10-28 00:00:00

TBILISI, Oct 27 (Reuters): Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party received more than 54 per cent of the vote in the country's parliamentary election on Saturday, the electoral commission said on Sunday, though the result was disputed by opposition parties.The result,...

Moscow will respond if West helps Ukraine strike deep into Russia: Putin

2024-10-28 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Oct 27 (Reuters): President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia's defence ministry was working on different ways to respond if the United States and its NATO allies help Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with long-range Western missiles.The...

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, as ceasefire talks resume

2024-10-28 00:00:00

CAIRO, Oct 27 (Reuters/AFP): Israeli military strikes killed at least 36 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, most of them in the north of the enclave, Palestinian health officials said, as efforts to secure a ceasefire in the more...

World reacts to Israeli strikes on Iran

2024-10-27 12:00:00

PARIS, Oct 26 (AFP/Reuters): The US and Britain called for "de-escalation" after Israel on Saturday hit military targets across Iran in deadly retaliatory strikes as Muslim countries blamed Israel for exacerbating the conflict.Israeli planes hit military bases, missile sites, and...