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Cabinet for alternative to single-use plastics in all govt offices

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The Cabinet Division on Thursday instructed all government offices to use alternative products to control environmental pollution caused by single-use plastic items. This directive was issued following a request from the environment, forests and climate change adviser.The Cabinet Division has...

Kazi Habibul Awal speaking at a press conference

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal speaking at a press conference at the Election Commission in the capital on Thursday, where he announced his resignation along with that of other ECs. — Focus Bangla

HC orders DNA test to identify Harris Chy

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to do a DNA test of one Mahmudur Rahman, who was buried in a graveyard in Savar three years ago, to ensure whether he was BNP leader Harris Chowdhury.The dead body...

BFIU orders banks to inquire about A/Cs of Shirin Sharmin Chy

2024-09-06 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on Thursday ordered the banks to seek information on all accounts of Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, former speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, reports BSS.The anti-money laundering agency also directed the banks to inquire about...

Past EC among those, who destroyed democracy: Rizvi

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the just-resigned Election Commission (EC) was among those, who destroyed the country's democracy. "The Election Commission was one of them, who were responsible for destroying democracy in the...

Govt to determine number of rivers, free from encroachment

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The water resource advisor has directed the relevant government offices to finalise the accurate number of rivers and free them from illegal eviction within the next two months. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministries of Water Resources and Environment,...

A worker is seen fixing faulty tiles

2024-09-06 00:00:00

A worker is seen fixing faulty tiles in front of an outlet in an exclusive market that deals in such defective tiles of different companies in the capital's Hazaribagh area on Thursday. Such flawed tiles are in great demand as...

Hasina sued over killing of rickshaw puller

2024-09-06 00:00:00

A case was filed today against 68 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over the killing of rickshaw puller Md Sohagh, who was gunned down in front of icddr,b in the capital's Mohakhali area.Sohagh's father Md Nurul Islam filed...

White Paper committee to receive public opinion

2024-09-06 00:00:00

The white paper committee on the economy has sought public opinion via email, Feedback, LinkedIn and directly in writing, reports UNB.According to a press release, the White Paper Committee invited views and suggestions from all on a number of issues.The...

Body to bring back laundered money in the offing

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The government will form a taskforce to bring laundered money back home, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Thursday.He also said the commodity prices will go down within a few months.The adviser was talking to newsmen after a meeting...

Committee formed to review deals inked under 'controversial' law

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The interim government on Thursday constituted a five-member national committee to review the deals inked under the 'controversial' Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 (Amended 2021).Retired Judge of High Court Division Moinul Islam Chowdhury will...

LC margin restrictions on imports go

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has simplified the process of importing raw materials and capital machinery to improve the business environment and ensure smooth supply of daily essentials in the domestic market.As part of easing the business climate, the central bank has...

Return to classrooms, campuses

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday called upon the students to return to their classrooms and campuses as a well-educated and competent generation is required to reap the benefits of the revolution."Now it's time to go back to study....

Brunei starts worker recruitment under G2G arrangement

ARAFAT ARA | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Brunei started worker recruitment under the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement from Bangladesh in July.So far, the Southeast Asian nation hired 25 Bangladeshi workers for its trades like construction, services, and hospitality.Dhaka and Bandar Seri Begawan, which is the country's capital, inked...

Prayer Timings (2024-09-06)

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Import duties on onion, potato and pesticides cut

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced import duties on onion, potato and pesticides to rein in prices of the commodities in the local market.The waiver on onion and potato would continue until November 30, 2024, said a statement...

BD protests against girl's killing by BSF

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Bangladesh has lodged a strong protest against the killing of Bangladeshi girl Swarna Das by the Border Security Force (BSF) of India.The 13-year-old of Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district was shot dead on the border on 01 September 2024.Bangladesh's foreign...

Body to review workers' short term demands

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The Advisory Council, in its meeting on Thursday, decided to form a commission to review the short-term demands of workers in all sectors.Representatives from the owners will also be included, Adviser Asif Mahmud stated during a briefing in the evening....

Election commissioners resign amid protests

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

All the election commissioners, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, have resigned en masse amid massive protests against their involvement in conducting rigged elections.They announced their resignation at a press briefing in the capital on Thursday.The President...

RMG work orders shifting to India amid unrest in BD

MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

A latest spate in labour unrest in Bangladesh's readymade garment factories prompted global apparel brands to shift work orders to neighbouring India.The unrest follows Sheikh Hasina government's fall in a student movement.Factory owners and labour leaders allege that the unrest,...

'Shahidi March' draws people from all walks of life

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on Thursday staged 'Shahidi March' to mark the fall of the Awami League government and to honour those killed in the July-August protests. The march, which began at 3:30 PM from the Anti-Terror Raju Memorial Sculpture...

Nearly 200 global leaders and Nobel laureates felicitate Yunus, people

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

In a change of fortune now, 197 global leaders, including 92 Nobel laureates, wished Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and the people "peace and success in the months and years ahead".Such a big galaxy of...

HC rules about appointing receiver of Beximco's property

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

All business concerns of Salman's Beximco Group and their property look poised for ownership change as the High Court Thursday issued rule asking why a receiver of the conglomerate shouldn't be appointed.In the rule the High Court asks government bodies...

Over half of Islami Bank-lent money bagged by S Alam

FE REPORT | 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Over half of Islami Bank's outstanding loans went to S Alam Group in insider lending after the fast-acquisitive conglomerate took over its ownership, imperilling its liquidity situation. Newly appointed chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC Obayed Ullah Al Masud came...

Verizon to buy Frontier in $20b deal to boost fibre network

2024-09-06 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Sept 05 (Reuters): Verizon said on Thursday it would buy Frontier Communications in an all-cash deal worth $20 billion, as the US wireless carrier looks to expand its fiber network.Verizon has offered $38.50 per share, a premium of...

Adani Group to raise at least $1.5b via dollar bonds

2024-09-06 00:00:00

BENGALURU, Sept 05 (Reuters): India's Adani Group is in talks with more than 10 global banks to raise at least $1.5 billion through dollar bond sales, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the plans.The bonds would be...

India's GDP to expand 7.2pc in FY25 despite lower Q1 growth

2024-09-06 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 05 (Reuters): Despite the moderation seen in India's first quarter gross domestic product growth (GDP), the South Asian economy is likely to achieve full year growth of 7.2 per cent as projected, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...

Harris' tax plan may cut corporate profits by 5pc

2024-09-06 00:00:00

WAHINGTON, Sept 05 (Reuters): Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' proposed corporate tax hike could reduce S&P 500 company earnings by about 5 per cent, with additional taxes potentially hitting profits harder, Goldman Sachs analysts said.Last month, Vice President Harris outlined...

Swiss submits India free trade agreement to parliament

2024-09-06 00:00:00

ZURICH, Sept 05 (Reuters): The Swiss government has submitted its proposed free trade agreement with India to parliament, it said on Thursday, moving closer to a deal that could open up the world's most populous country to Swiss exports.The agreement...

US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale

2024-09-06 00:00:00

PITTSBURGH, Sept 05 (AFP) : United States Steel warned Wednesday it could shut its headquarters and factories in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in November's election, if a takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel is blocked.At a rally in downtown Pittsburgh,...