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Man gets life term for killing elder brother in Sherpur

2025-11-18 00:00:00

SHERPUR, Nov 17 (BSS): A court here on Monday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his elder brother in Sherpur.Senior District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Zahirul Kabir delivered the verdict in presence of the convict on Monday afternoon.The...

Woman, son stabbed to death 'by another son' in Cumilla

2025-11-18 00:00:00

CUMILLA, Nov 17 (UNB): A woman and her younger son were stabbed to death at Basantapur village in Adarsha Sadar upazila of Cumilla allegedly by her elder son on Monday.The deceased were identified as Rahela Begum, 65, wife of the...

Bogura sees a boom in poultry industry

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-18 00:00:00

BOGURA, Nov 17: Bogura - the district best known for its agricultural machineries- has now seen a boom in the local poultry industry, stemming from the vigorous growth of its other traditional businesses.The northern district has now emerged as a...

S Korean military proposes talks with North to avoid border clashes

2025-11-18 00:00:00

SEOUL, Nov 17 (AFP): South Korea's military proposed on Monday talks with the North to avoid border clashes, citing recent incursions by North Korean troops."To prevent accidental clashes and ease military tensions, our military officially proposes that the two sides...

Trump now supports House vote to release Epstein files

2025-11-18 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Sunday he backed lawmakers' efforts to release more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previous opposition to the measure."House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we...

Macron, Zelensky sign accord

2025-11-18 00:00:00

PARIS, Nov 17 (AFP): France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.The...

Trump plans to meet Mamdani

2025-11-18 00:00:00

FLORIDA, Nov 17 (AP/AFP): President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they'll "work something out," in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political...

Migrant shipwreck leaves 36 dead as Malaysia ends search

2025-11-18 00:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (AFP): Malaysia ended its search Monday for migrants who went missing after their boat capsized 11 days ago, with searchers recovering 36 bodies after the sinking off the Thai-Malaysian coast.Fourteen survivors were also rescued since the...

45 Indian pilgrims perish

2025-11-18 00:00:00

RIYADH, Nov 17 (BBC): Forty-five Indian pilgrims have been killed after the bus they were travelling in caught fire in an accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, the police commissioner of India's Hyderabad city has said.The bus had 46 passengers,...

Norway book WC spot, force Italy into playoffs

2025-11-18 00:00:00

MILAN, Italy, Nov 17 (Reuters): Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final qualifying match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the...

Ireland brace for Dhaka's spin challenge

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan admitted on Monday that his team is well aware of the spin threat present at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the city. Ireland, who are trailing in the series after losing the first Test, are...

Sinner beats Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title

2025-11-18 00:00:00

TURIN, Italy, Nov 17 (AP): The final installment of the "Sincaraz" rivalry for 2025 went to Jannik Sinner.The second-ranked Sinner beat top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (4), 7-5 for the ATP Finals trophy on Sunday in the sixth meeting this year...

Tamim Iqbal opts out of BPL

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has decided not to take part in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), as he requested the board to exclude his name from the player's auction,scheduled on November 23, according to Cricbuzz.The left-handed batter confirmed...

Bangladesh make winning start

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Bangladesh made winning start in the 2nd Women's Kabaddi World Cup beating Uganda by 42-22 points at Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in the city on Monday, reports BSS.Bangladesh stretched the first period of play as they took a narrow 14-12...

India regulator to decline Jane Street data request in court

2025-11-18 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Nov 17 (Reuters): India's markets regulator will tell a court this week that it sees no reason to release additional data and documents to Jane Street, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, after the US firm...

Japan-China spat over Taiwan comments sinks tourism stocks

2025-11-18 00:00:00

TOKYO, Nov 17 (AFP): Japanese tourism and retail shares dived on Monday after China warned its citizens to avoid the tourist hotspot in a spat over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.A senior Japanese official meanwhile arrived in China...

Qatar real estate activity reaches $580m

2025-11-18 00:00:00

RIYADH, Nov 17 (Arab News): Real estate transactions in Qatar reached 2.1 billion Qatari riyals ($580 million) in October, reflecting sustained momentum in the sector, official data showed. Citing the Ministry of Justice's Real Estate Bulletin, Qatar News Agency reported...

Rizwana for expanding jute-based industry for environmental protection

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, said that expanding the country's jute-based industry, culture, tourism, and innovation is essential for environmental protection, reports UNB.Alongside innovating new eco-friendly...

NITOL INSURANCE HANDS OVER CLAIM CHEQUE

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Nitol Insurance Company Limited handed over a marine claim cheque for Tk 6,188,131 to M/s M. B. Corporation recently. Saiful Islam, Manager, has received the cheque on behalf of the M. B. Corporation.

UNICO HOSPITAL OBSERVES WORLD DIABETES DAY

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Unico Hospital PLC observed World Diabetes Day 2025 with an outreach event held on the hospital premises in Dhaka recently. On this occasion, a free health check-up, including diabetes tests and doctor consultation services, was offered to rickshaw, CNG and...

MICLO OPENS 17TH OUTLET IN DHAKA

2025-11-18 00:00:00

MICLO Bangladesh, a ready-made clothing brand inspired by Japanese lifestyle, has opened its 17th outlet in Khilgaon, Dhaka. Popular singer Habib Wahid along with Director of MICLO Bangladesh A.H.M. Ariful Kabir was present at the inaugural ceremony held recently.

MASTHEAD PR WINS TOP AWARD AT COMMWARD

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Masthead PR, a leading PR agency in Bangladesh, won the top award in the PR category at this year's 'Commward: Excellence in Creative Communication' ceremony, organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum in Dhaka on Sunday. The award was presented in recognition...

BRAC BANK LAUNCHES TRAINING FOR SME ENTREPRENEURS

2025-11-18 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has formally launched the second batch of intensive training for promising SME business owners in Sirajganj under the Entrepreneurship Development Programme of the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance and the Bangladesh Bank. Promising entrepreneurs in the...

PRIME BANK PARTNERS WITH JONAKI TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON PERFUMES

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Prime Bank has entered into a new partnership with Jonaki to offer exclusive discounts on premium fragrances for its customers. In this regard, an agreement was signed by Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice president & head of cards and retail...

Beximco Securities' licence not renewed over breach of securities laws

FE REPORT | 2025-11-18 00:00:00

The market regulator has withheld the licence renewal of Beximco Securities, a stock brokerage owned by Salman Fazlur Rahman, a powerful ally of the previous regime.Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) spokesperson Md. Abul Kalam confirmed the decision to The...

Janata Bank gets a new director

2025-11-18 00:00:00

Prof Dr. A. A. Mahbubuddin Chowdhury of the finance department at Dhaka University has recently joined as a director of Janata Bank PLC. Dr Chowdhury has been teaching at Dhaka University for over four decades and has also served as...

BEPZA EZ attracts $71m FDI in light engineering, garment accessories sectors

2025-11-18 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) signed land lease agreements with two fully foreign-owned companies to establish new industrial units at the BEPZA Economic Zone, marking an inflow of USD 70.66 million in the light engineering and garment accessories...

Blue-chip stocks lift DSE as market continues recovery

FE REPORT | 2025-11-18 00:00:00

The Dhaka bourse on Monday closed with a moderate rise, extending its gaining streak for the second consecutive session as investors found many securities at lucrative levels following the recent falls.The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened the day's session on...

Hyundai pledges record $85.8b investment in South Korea

2025-11-18 00:00:00

SEOUL, Nov 17 (AFP): South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group pledged on Monday an unprecedented $85.8 billion investment in the country over the next five years, a move that comes on the heels of Seoul's trade deal with Washington.Hyundai...

ONE Bank arranges Agent Banking Conference 2025

2025-11-18 00:00:00

ONE Bank successfully organised Agent Banking Conference 2025 and a training session for agent banking outlet proprietors & their users at the Bangladesh Military Museum, Dhaka, recently. The event was inaugurated by Shabbir Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge), as the...