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SC hears two review petitions Thursday

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) will hold hearing on Thursday (October 24) on two separate review petitions filed challenging its verdict that annulled the caretaker government system in the Constitution.Justice Md Rezaul Haque, chamber judge of the...

Weather (2024-10-21)

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office. Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may fall slightly over...

US gives protection equipment to FSCD

2024-10-21 00:00:00

The US Embassy's Pacific Augmentation Team (PAT) has donated vital Swift Water Rescue and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) protection equipment to Bangladesh's Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) on Sunday, reports UNB.The US Embassy donated eight boats, 110 life vests, and...

Students stage demo

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Several students were injured in an attack allegedly by some staff of Dhaka Education Board when they were staging demonstration protesting the results of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations through subject mapping on Sunday, reports UNB.Witnesses...

Women entrepreneurs' credit access much less than desired

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Despite many initiatives taken, women entrepreneurs' access to credit from formal channels like bank remains much lower than desired level, speakers observed at a roundtable.According to them, lack of adequate information, common notion of process complexities, poor cooperation from lenders...

BD in a fix to sustain support due to cut in foreign aid: RRRC

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Foreign aid flow for the Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar has significantly decreased, as attention of the international community has shifted elsewhere from the prolonged crisis. It has left Bangladesh in a struggling situation to sustain the support programmes for those...

Stay alert about syndicate in markets: Adviser

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday called upon the traders to remain alert against syndicate and extortion to check the price hike of essentials, reports BSS."Inform the members of the law enforcement agencies immediately if...

SC lawyer ZI Khan Panna among 180 sued for attempt to murder

2024-10-21 00:00:00

A case was filed against 180 people including human rights activist and lawyer ZI Khan Panna and Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, for attempting to kill a student during the student-led movement on...

The busy road connecting Tejgaon with Karwanbazar

2024-10-21 00:00:00

The busy road connecting Tejgaon with Karwanbazar in city has been made a truck stand again. Earlier, the then mayor Annisul Huq of the Dhaka North City Corporation in a move evicted the stand. — FE Photo by Asad-uz-Zaman

Israeli strikes on northern Gaza leave at least 87 dead or missing

2024-10-21 00:00:00

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip, Oct 20 (AP): Israeli strikes on multiple homes in the northern Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory's Health Ministry said.It said another 40 people were wounded...

Low pressure likely to form in 24 hours, says BMD

2024-10-21 00:00:00

A low pressure area is likely to form over the Eastcentral Bay and adjoining North Andaman Sea during next 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday. A trough of low lies over North Bay.Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly...

Indian HC meets FS to take forward bilateral ties

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Indian High Commissio-ner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has met Foreign Secretary (FS) Md Jashim Uddin and discussed how the two countries can take forward the relations in the coming days on all fronts.During the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign...

Six more die

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Six additional deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, bringing the total fatalities in Bangladesh this year to 247.During the period, 1,298 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate...

Per capita climate debt soared to $79.61

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh had zero per capita climate debt in 2009, which soared to $79.61 (Tk 9,485) in 2022, according to a new study, findings of which were discussed on Sunday in the capital.The study conducted by Change Initiative (CI) said the...

Another 0.23m eggs imported from India

2024-10-21 00:00:00

BENAPOLE, Oct 20 (UNB): Amid the spiraling prices of eggs at local markets, another shipment of 0.23 million eggs entered the country from India through Benapole land on Saturday night.Dhaka based importer 'Hydro Land Solution' brought it the consignment costing...

Two July victims to undergo cornea transplant

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Amid the growing call for appropriate treatment of those injured during the July-August anti-discrimination student movement, preparations were completed to conduct cornea transplant surgery in the eyes of two victims on Sunday.The duo was first among the movement victims to...

Devolvement on PDs in primary auction of govt securities set to go

SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Devolvement on Primary Dealers (PDs) in primary auction is set to be withdrawn shortly to ensure market-driven yields on government securities, officials said.The policy will be included in the fresh PD guideline, which is being updated by the Bangladesh Bank...

Six banks get Tk 16b to ease liquidity crisis

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Six weak banks have received Tk 16.40 billion in loans to resolve their liquidity crisis by three relatively stronger banks, reports bdnews24.com.Sonali Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, and Dutch Bangla Bank provided the support to First Security Islami Bank, Social Islami,...

Prayer Timings (2024-10-21)

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Labourers busy unloading imported fruits at the Badamtali

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Labourers busy unloading imported fruits at the Badamtali wholesale market in the capital on Sunday8. The country imports 0.8-1.0 million tonnes of fruits annually. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

Repo facility likely once a week from November

JUBAIR HASAN | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

The central bank is likely to squeeze existing repo facility with allowing cash support against repo once a week from next month in a move to prompt banks manage funds more efficiently.According to officials concerned, the move will not only...

BGMEA gets administrator

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

The interim government on Sunday appointed Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Vice Chairman Md Anwar Hossain as the administrator to the country's apex apparel body, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).The Ministry of Commerce issued a circular in this regard...

Gas supply improves as spot LNG imports resume

M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Natural gas supply increased in the last couple of days across the country as Bangladesh started importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market after a hiatus of more than three months.State-run Petrobangla is now supplying gas of around...

Priority is to repatriate laundered money, says Salehuddin

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday that bringing back the laundered money from abroad is a priority of the interim government and a taskforce has already been formed in this regard.The government would need some technical assistance to...

Surokkha site down due to server issue

SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

Government's Surokkha service recipients have been facing great difficulty in accessing the website, which is dedicated to the registration for Covid-19 vaccination and download of certificates.The site has been temporarily down for maintenance, leaving many without access to their vaccine...

Proviso returns to remove judges for incapacity, misconduct

FE REPORT | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

The provision of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has been restored in the constitution to remove apex court judges for their incapacity or misconduct.The Appellate Division reinstated Article 96 in the Constitution on Sunday. The article was linked to the...

Job market shrinkage pushes high-skill labour force into low-paid livelihoods

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-10-21 00:00:00

A veritable shrinkage of private-sector job market forces skilled and educated professionals to compromise their hard-earned expertise by accepting low-paid positions in fast-growing informal sectors.Amid rising inflation and diminished job security within a sluggish investment climate, many experienced professionals are...

Floods destroy 1.1m tonnes of rice

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices, reports Reuters.Floods brought by heavy monsoon...

PRAN participates in Paris food fair

2024-10-21 00:00:00

PRAN, a leading food processor in Bangladesh, is participating in the ongoing SIAL Food fair-2024 in Paris to showcase its diverse product range and boost exports to Europe and North America.The five-day event began at Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in...

ACI Motors rolls out 3 new models of CEAT tyres

2024-10-21 00:00:00

ACI Motors Limited, a leading business organisation in the automobile industry, has brought in three new models of CEAT brand tyres for the Bangladesh market. Keeping in mind the market demand, ACI Motors Ltd. has brought 295/80R22.5 size Ceat Winmile...