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Mushtaq join BD team as spin consultant for SA series

2024-10-20 00:00:00

Mushtaq Ahmed, the former Pakistan leg-spinner, has returned to Bangladesh coaching setup as the spin bowling consultant for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, reports Cricbuzz.Mushtaq was also with the team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as...

Voice for resurrection

Rifath Tanvir Emon | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

The Southeast Debate Club (SEUDC) hosted a successful edition of the SEUDC Nationals 2024, Voice for Resurrection, on October 18-19 at Southeast University bringing together 48 universities, colleges, and schools. This year the theme of the competition was "Voice for...

Practices of agile accounting for organisational advancement

Tanjim Hasan Patwary | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

The global business framework tends to ennoble itself rapidly, which helps it bide its time, gain competitive advantages, and diversify the organisation's goods and services.The operational tasks of the companies are also getting updated regularly, which sometimes demands innovation in...

Why more investment is a rising need

Aniqa Tasnim Hossain | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

Arif (pseudonym), a 28-year-old banker, has been grappling with severe workplace stress since joining a private bank a year ago. The relentless pressure to meet company targets has taken a toll on his concentration, sleep, and appetite, leading to noticeable...

Kamala, Trump deploy contrasting celebrity power in must-win states

2024-10-20 00:00:00

DETROIT, Oct 19 (AFP): Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will roll out starkly contrasting celebrity back-up this weekend in Pennsylvania and Michigan-among the most prized of the battleground states set to decide the tightest of US presidential races.Pop star Lizzo...

Netanyahu faces pressure to end Gaza war after killing of Sinwar

2024-10-20 00:00:00

GAZA, Oct 19 (Reuters): The killing of Israel's most wanted enemy Yahya Sinwar has been hailed as vindication for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but in a country weary after a year of war it also raises pressure on him to...

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

2024-10-20 00:00:00

GAZA, Oct 19 (BBC): Israeli strikes have killed at least 33 people including 21 women at a refugee camp in northern Gaza, the strip's Hamas-run authorities say. More than 85 people were said to be injured, some seriously, as homes...

For markets, AI efficiency may bring volatility

2024-10-20 00:00:00

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct 19 (Reuters): Technology has been the main driving force behind the evolution of financial markets in recent decades, with the explosion of automated and algorithmic trading fostering the eye-popping speed, efficiency, and liquidity that traders and investors...

EBL, JCX SIGN HOME LOAN DEAL

2024-10-20 00:00:00

EBL, JCX SIGN HOME LOAN DEALEastern Bank Limited (EBL) will offer home loan to customers purchasing property from JCX Developments. M. Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking of EBL, and M. Muhit Hassan, director...

Arab markets see growth in select exchanges amid overall regional declines in September: AMF

2024-10-20 00:00:00

RIYADH, Oct 19 (Arab News): A smattering of Arab markets saw positive growth in September, despite an overall decline for the region, according to the latest monthly bulletin released by the Arab Monetary Fund. The Damascus Stock Exchange led the...

Reforms should focus on finding a way to hold brokers to account

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

Stockbrokers play a big role as market intermediaries and so they must be made accountable for investors to regain confidence in the capital market.Talking to the FE, several brokerage firms said public perceptions about brokers were not good because of...

Wheat slumps on beneficial rains, Russian export policies

2024-10-20 00:00:00

CHICAGO, Oct 19 (Reuters): Chicago wheat futures fell sharply on Friday as rains were expected to benefit global wheat-growing regions, analysts said.A shift in Russian export policies also fuelled concerns that U.S. commercial grain companies will be left holding large...

IMF approves $341m loan for Ethiopia

2024-10-20 00:00:00

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund approved the first review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion lending programme, the fund said on Friday, paving the way for a $340.7 million disbursement, reports Reuters.The East African nation secured the four-year financing...

Record gold prices dull India demand ahead of key festival

2024-10-20 00:00:00

Physical gold dealers in India were forced to offer discounts this week, as record high prices dampened demand ahead of a key festival, while discounts in top consumer China narrowed, reports Reuters.In India domestic prices hit a record high of...

European airlines demand 'level playing field' with Chinese rivals

2024-10-20 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Oct 19 (Reuters): European airlines urged Brussels on Wednesday to do more to secure a level playing field in the industry, complaining that Chinese rivals enjoy a huge cost advantage because they can fly over Russia and do not...

Oil prices drop 7pc this week on China demand woes

2024-10-20 00:00:00

HOUSTON, Oct 19 (Reuters): Oil futures fell on Friday, declining more than 7 per cent on the week after data showed China's economic growth slowed and investors digested a mixed Middle East outlook.Brent crude futures fell $1.39, or 1.87 per...

Bangladesh's journey and challenges

Matiur Rahman | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024, published recently by Concern Worldwide and Welt Hunger Hilfe, provides a sobering overview of the global fight against hunger. Bangladesh has faced a setback this year despite having made significant progress in reducing hunger...

Expedite issuance of new NID card

2024-10-20 00:00:00

A National Identity Card (NID) is a government-issued document that serves as proof of a citizen's identity. It includes essential personal details such as date of birth, address, gender, parents' names, and a photograph. The Election Commission is responsible for...

Why calling for elections now?

2024-10-20 00:00:00

It is ridiculous that some political parties are urging the Government of Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus "to do the basic reforms of the state needed to hold free and fair election and leave the details to be decided by...

Safe drinking water becoming a luxury

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

A recent investigation by the Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has exposed alarming practices by the country's leading bottled water companies, resulting in an unjustifiable rise in bottled water prices. Between January and September 2023, the price of a half-litre bottle...

Promoting trade ties with Pakistan

Asjadul Kibria | 2024-10-20 00:00:00

When the newly independent Bangladesh completed all the necessary formalities to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in November 1972, an objection was raised by Pakistan at the multilateral trade forum. The memory of the fateful defeat...

Scrapping RE projects of past regime

2024-10-20 00:00:00

The government has decided to scrap 37 renewable energy (RE) deals that had been struck during Awami League government's last tenure under the 'Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 (extended till 2025). The operation of...

Dire Straits

IG Chowdhury | 2024-10-19 12:00:00

I was in a queue at Delhi airport for transit to London. The queue was moderate but the processing slow. As my turn came, I faced the friendly officer. Casually I remarked, "The queue at London will be enormous in...

Celebrating the arrival of Hemanta

Nilratan Halder | 2024-10-19 12:00:00

Hemanta, the fourth of the six seasons on Bangla calendar, has no equal in the northern hemisphere where only four seasons make their presence felt. Although it is identified for convenience's sake as the late Autumn or Fall as the...

Weather (2024-10-19)

2024-10-19 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions until 6:00 pm today (Saturday),...

12th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed

2024-10-19 00:00:00

The 12th death anniversary of Shafiuddin Ahmed, a local organiser of the Liberation War, will be observed today (Saturday), says a press release.Marking the day, a doa mahfil will be held at his village home in Khaishakhali under Shibpur upazilla...

Abdul Malek new khatib of Baitul Mukarram mosque

2024-10-19 00:00:00

Mufti Abdul Malek, an Islamic law and Hadith scholar, has been appointed Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, reports bdnews24.com.The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced his appointment in a statement on Friday. He replaced Waliur Rahman, who took the...

KU gets new VC, pro-VC, treasurer

2024-10-19 00:00:00

KHULNA, Oct 18 (BSS): Khulna University (KU) has got a new vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor and treasurer for the next four years.Prof Dr Md Rezaul Karim, of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline Department of Khulna University, has been appointed as the 13th...

Two shot in dispute over kitchen market in city

2024-10-19 00:00:00

Two men have been shot due to a dispute over the leadership of the Shia Mosque kitchen market committee in capital's Mohammadpur, report agencies.The incident took place on Thursday night in the area surrounding the Shia Mosque, according to Iftekhar...

Musician Shujeo Shyam passes away

2024-10-19 00:00:00

Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendra-famed legendary singer, composer, and music director Shujeyo Shyam died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital at the age of 78, reports UNB.The eminent artist breathed his last around 2:50 am on Friday,...