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Benazir will be brought back if found guilty: Quader

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed will be brought home back if he is found guilty, report agencies."The trail of accused Benazir will continue in graft charges even if...

Govt-linked people looting BD: Fakhrul

FE REPORT | 2024-06-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said not only Benazir but other persons having good links with the government were also looting the country.Expressing fear that the country's existence would be jeopardised if this...

Sheikh Hasina watching a one-minute video documentary ‘Amar Chokhe Bangabandhu’

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina watching a one-minute video documentary titled ‘Amar Chokhe Bangabandhu’ at her official residence Ganobhaban in the city on Sunday — Focus Bangla

Know the Snake?

2024-06-03 00:00:00

With the monsoon approaching, the fear of snakes is increasing. Recently, snake infestations have risen at an alarming rate in the river and sea areas of Bangladesh. In some regions, farmers are unable to harvest crops due to snake's presence....

Sundarbans save us with mother's care

2024-06-03 00:00:00

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is like our mother who endures adversity but protects us. It safeguards the coastal areas, offering protection from Nature's fury. In recent memory, two of the deadliest super cyclones-Sidr in 2007...

Concern about affordability of milk

Neil Ray | 2024-06-03 00:00:00

The World Milk Day observed every year on June 01 celebrates the wholesome benefits of milk as a food, not just a beverage. No other drink has this nourishing quality. The day is observed to promote cow milk as a...

Fight against smartphone addiction among children

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Smartphone addiction among children and youngsters has posed the gravest ever threat to family as a cohesive unit and its place in wider society. Unlike substance abuse, it is performed in the open in full view for all to see....

Judicial quagmire over genocide in Gaza

Muhammad Zamir | 2024-06-03 00:00:00

Judges at the top United Nations Court- the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on May 24 to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in a landmark emergency ruling in South Africa's case...

India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves

2024-06-03 00:00:00

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, June 2. (Reuters): India is poised to begin wheat imports after a six-year gap, to replenish depleted reserves and hold down prices that leaped following three years of disappointing crops, sources say, as the approaching end of general...

France, Germany urge tougher EU checks on biofuel imports in fraud probe

2024-06-03 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, June 2 (Reuters): France and Germany have called on the European Union to adopt stricter checks on overseas suppliers of biofuel as the EU investigates allegations of fraud in imports from Asia.The European biodiesel industry has complained of a...

Fitch lowers Boeing 2024 aircraft delivery, cash flow forecasts

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Fitch Ratings lowered its 2024 forecasts for Boeing's aircraft delivery and free cash flow on Friday as the planemaker grapples with investigations and slumping production of its strongest-selling jet, reports Reuters."The delivery forecasts were affected by the Civil Aviation Administration...

Asia spot LNG prices hold at near 6-month top as heatwave persists

2024-06-03 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 2 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices saw a slight decline last week, but still held near a six-month top as hot weather in the region encouraged demand for cooling, and as Northeast Asian buyers focus...

News in Brief-2024-06-03

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop TaiwanIndependence: China defence chief SINGAPORE, June 02: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States. The remarks at...

China, UAE ready to trade defence, security experiences

2024-06-03 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 02 (Reuters): China and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security, with a view to upgrading capacities of military personnel and security institutions in both countries, China's foreign ministry said...

US could act against China banks over Russian war

2024-06-03 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 02 (Reuters): The United States and other nations could take steps against Chinese firms and financial institutions over Beijing's backing for the Russian war against Ukraine, a top US official said on Friday.The Biden administration has stepped...

Businesswoman elected Iceland's president

2024-06-03 00:00:00

REYKJAVIK, June 02 (AFP): Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir was on Sunday declared the winner of Iceland's presidential election, final results showed, beating former prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir whom critics said was too political for the post.Jakobsdottir conceded defeat early on Sunday...

Israel accepts Biden's Gaza truce plan

2024-06-03 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, June 02 (Reuters/BBC): An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war now being advanced by US President Joe Biden, though he described it as...

Ahmadinejad files candidacy

2024-06-03 00:00:00

TEHRAN, June 02 (AFP): Iran's hardline former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday registered his candidacy for a presidential election this month, state media reported.The Islamic republic goes to the polls on June 28 to replace ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi, who...

Today's Matches (2024-06-02)

2024-06-02 12:00:00

Review meet on project for the marginalised's digital inclusion held

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-06-02 12:00:00

SUNAMGANJ, June 01: Participants in a review meeting discussed progress of the project styled 'Safe Digital Space for Girls and Youth' (SDSGY) in Nabinagar area of Sunamganj recently. Keeping digital literacy in mind, Plan International, Telenor and Grameenphone jointly undertook...

US says it could act against China firms over Russian war support

2024-06-02 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Virginia, June 1 (Reuters): The United States and other nations could take steps against Chinese firms and financial institutions over Beijing's backing for the Russian war against Ukraine, a top US official said on Friday.The Biden administration has stepped...

Delhi's record 52.9C temperature was wrong by 3C: India

2024-06-02 00:00:00

A record temperature registered this week for the capital New Delhi of 52.9 degree Celsius (127.22 Fahrenheit) was too high by 3 C, the Indian government said on Saturday, blaming a weather sensor error, reports Reuters. The Indian Meteorological Department...

TCB starts sales drive today

FE REPORT | 2024-06-02 00:00:00

The government is set to start selling five key essential items among 10-million low-income cardholding families today (Sunday).State minister for commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu is expected to inaugurate the month-long drive at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni playground, Pallabi, at 9:30...

It will save 5,000MW of electricity: Saber

2024-06-02 00:00:00

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said on Saturday that the government is committed to increasing the production and use of renewable energy to combat climate change and promote sustainable development, reports UNB.He said this while addressing...

BTRC moves to recover dues from IIG cos

ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2024-06-02 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reached out to the International Internet Gateway (IIG) companies in a bid to recover its outstanding dues in revenue. Thirty-two IIG companies owe Tk 976.35 million to the BTRC. In its 283rd meeting,...

Two Sylhet rivers still flowing above danger level

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-06-02 00:00:00

SYLHET, June 1: With almost no rains since morning and onrush of water from the upstream in the Indian state of Meghalaya, overall flood situation has started improving in Sylhet district although many people still remained marooned in remote villages,...

220 houses burnt in Rohingya camp

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-06-02 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, JUNE 01: As many as 220 houses were burned down in a devastating fire that broke out in a Rohingya camp in Ukhia Upazila of the district on Saturday.Official sources said the fire erupted in Kanthalatali market at...

BB to resume publishing key bank health data from July

JUBAIR HASAN | 2024-06-02 00:00:00

After a 12-month pause, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) plans to resume publishing key data used to assess the financial health of commercial banks, including interest rates and spreads, from July next, according to officials. They said this regular publication of...

Prayer Timings (2024-06-02)

2024-06-02 00:00:00

T20 World Cup kicks off today

2024-06-02 00:00:00

The biggest cricketing extravaganza is set to commence as the T20 World Cup will kicks start in the USA and West Indies from today (Sunday), report agencies. The ball is set to be rolling for the 9th edition of the...