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Rickshaw-pullers gather at Shaheed Minar

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Some rickshaw-pullers gathered at Shaheed Minar and joined the protest movement on Saturday, reports UNB.Rickshaw pullers were seen chanting slogans with the protesters.Montajar Hossain, a rickshaw puller said, "I am from Rangpur. My brother Abu Sayed was killed. There is...

Mugda Medical College Hospital will be made self-sufficient: Saber

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister and Chairman of Hospital Management Committee of Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, has said initiatives will be taken to make Mugda Medical College Hospital a self-sufficient hospital, reports UNB.All types of...

Quota protest: Injured youth dies in city hospital

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Mohammad Emon, a 17-year-old youth who was shot during a clash between law enforcing agencies and students during the violence around the quota reform movement, has died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, reports bdnews24.com.Emon was a staff...

Minister Nowfel, Mayor Rezaul's houses attacked

2024-08-04 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 03 (UNB): Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel and Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Rezaul Karim's homes were attacked in Bogdar Haat at Chashma Hill in Sholoshahar of Chattogram on Saturday.During this time, two private cars and a CNG-run...

47 businesses express solidarity with students

2024-08-04 00:00:00

FE REPORT As many as 47 apparel businesses on Sunday extended their support to the nine-point demand of the students staging demonstration in different parts of the country under the banner of 'Movement against discrimination'.The businesses also called for justice...

CLOCKWISE: Islami Andolan Bangladesh brought out a procession at Purana Paltan intersection in the city on

2024-08-04 00:00:00

CLOCKWISE: Islami Andolan Bangladesh brought out a procession at Purana Paltan intersection in the city on Saturday in support of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, students block road at Science Laboratory in the capital in anti-discrimination protest, demonstrators converge on Satmatha...

74 villages submerged

2024-08-04 00:00:00

FENI, Aug 03 (UNB): Floodwaters have breached 15 points in the flood control embankments of the Muhuri, Kahua, and Shilonia rivers in Feni's Fulgazi and Parshuram upazila, inundating 74 villages. As a result, 28,000 families are stranded, with 64 families...

Freedom fighters bring out procession hailing Jamaat ban

2024-08-04 00:00:00

A big procession of Freedom Fighters and local people of all walks of life was brought out in the Netrakona district town on Saturday hailing the government led by Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina for banning the anti-liberation and communal...

1,200 charged over death of police constable in Khulna

2024-08-04 00:00:00

A case has been filed over the fatal beating of police constable Sumon Gharami during clashes with protesters in Khulna, reports bdnews24.com.Labanchara Police Station Sub-Inspector Mostafa Saklain initiated the lawsuit as a plaintiff on Friday, said the station's chief Momtazul...

Nine HC judges pay homage to Bangabandhu

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Nine additional judges on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in the city's Dhanmondi 32, reports BSS.During the visit, they also prayed for eternal peace of...

Clashes erupt between student protesters and police in Bogura

2024-08-04 00:00:00

BOGURA, Aug 03 (UNB): A violent clash between student protesters and police occurred on Saturday in Bogura's Zero Point, Satmatha, and surrounding areas.Despite the rain, thousands of students gathered at the city's central Satmatha area starting from 3:00 pm as...

AL gen secy seeks further info from UNICEF

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said they will take steps if they get further details from UNICEF which said at least 32 children were killed during July's protests, with many...

BNP makes clarion call to join student movement

FE REPORT | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has made a clarion call to the countrymen to join the ongoing student movement.Mr Fakhrul said that his party would provide all-out support to the students' ongoing movement.He made the...

AL calls nationwide rallies across major cities, districts today

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader announced gatherings of party leaders and activists across all wards in major cities and districts today (Sunday), reports UNB.The announcement was made during a press briefing at...

A double-edged sword

Rounak Marium | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

The modern social and political discourse has been greatly impacted by the rise of woke culture, especially among young people around the world. This was originally focused on raising awareness and taking action against systemic injustices. However, it has now...

Why EQ and perspectives are more important than IQ

Hisham Khan | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

Jeff Bezos famously said, “Perspective is more important than 50 points.” He also believes it is more important than IQ. Many leaders in the business world also share that EQ or emotional intelligence is important in real world scenarios. This...

Why it's as real as Bigfoot and Unicorns

Galib Nakib Rahman | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

Remember the scene -- Season 4, Episode 12, FRIENDS? Monica: He's got something to do with transpondingRachel: He's a tra..transponster!!!Monica: THAT'S NOT EVEN A WORD!!!!!Or the scene where Chandler Bing struggles to explain his job? "I'm an IT procurement manager...

Why equity market fails to keep pace with GDP growth

Farhan Fardaus | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

The equity market has remained stunted relative to the growth of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Bangladesh's nominal GDP more than tripled in the decade through FY24 to Tk 50.50 trillion, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS),...

Djokovic, Alcaraz set up golden showdown today

2024-08-04 00:00:00

PARIS, Aug 03 (AFP): Novak Djokovic insists Carlos Alcaraz will be the "favourite" for Olympic gold on Sunday in the latest instalment of tennis's generational power grab.At 37, Djokovic would be the oldest Olympic tennis singles champion since the sport...

Pakistan to get $70m from ICC to host Champions Trophy 2025

2024-08-04 00:00:00

KARACHI, Aug 03 (PTI): The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year. A source close to the ICC said on Thursday that the world body's financial and...

Magic of Marta Maggetti

2024-08-04 00:00:00

MARSEILLE, France, Aug 03 (Agencies): Marta Maggetti came from behind to win gold Saturday in the new windsurfing class called iQFOiL, topping Sharon Kantor and Emma Wilson at the Paris Olympics.Israel's Tom Reuveny won the men's race, followed by Australia's...

KBCCI Holds Tree Plantation Programme

2024-08-04 00:00:00

KBCCI Holds Tree Plantation Programme In an initiative to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship and as part of CSR Activities, Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) organised a Tree Plantation Programme at Cumilla Economic Zone, Sonachar, Cumilla, on Friday....

AI could eliminate up to 5pc of jobs in Latin America, study finds

2024-08-04 00:00:00

SANTIAGO, Aug 3 (Reuters): Between 2 per cent and 5 per cent of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean are threatened by artificial intelligence (AI) and at risk of being fully automated, a report by the International Labor Organization...

upay teams up with SR Parcel for electronic toll payment service

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Fast-growing mobile financial service provider upay has recently partnered with SR Parcel for enabling electronic payment at different toll plazas, which will contribute significantly to strengthen digital payment ecosystem. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently...

Walmart's 'low price' promise in focus after Amazon's warning

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Walmart's "Everyday Low Price" promise will be put to the test when it reports quarterly results, after rival Amazon.com's warning that customers had turned bargain hunters, pressuring the online shopping behemoth to forecast a weak current quarter, reports Reuters.Major retailers...

DCCI business team to explore opportunities in Vietnam

FE Report | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

A delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry is scheduled to leave for Vietnam on Sunday on a five-day visit to explore new business opportunities. DCCI President Ashraf Ahmed will lead the 35-member delegation, which includes exporters, importers,...

PRIME BANK SIGNS PAYROLL BANKING AGREEMENT WITH AFFIX UNIVERSE

2024-08-04 00:00:00

PRIME BANK SIGNS PAYROLL BANKING AGREEMENT WITH AFFIX UNIVERSE Prime Bank PLC, a leading financial institution committed to innovation and customer-centric financial solutions, has recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Affix Universe Limited at the bank's Gulshan corporate office....

Ctg apparel-makers face millions in export fraud losses

Nazimuddin Shyamol | 2024-08-04 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 03: Small garment factories in the port city of Chattogram are crying foul over a surge in export fraud that is costing them millions of dollars, as the exporters' association says they are "very concerned" over the issue....

Hershey trims annual forecasts as higher prices dent demand

2024-08-04 00:00:00

Hershey cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Thursday and posted a near 17 per cent drop in quarterly sales, highlighting cautious consumer spending for its candy and chocolates, reports Reuters.Hershey had been one of the few companies to...

BP to develop green hydrogen project in Spain

2024-08-04 00:00:00

BP said last week it has given the green light to development of a green hydrogen facility at its Castellon refinery in Spain, reports Reuters.The British energy firm also said it was preparing to take a final investment decision (FID)...