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UTTARA MOTORS HANDS OVER BAJAJ PULSAR N250

2024-05-30 00:00:00

The final mega raffle draw winner of a campaign titled 'Eid-er Khushi Bajaj-e Beshi', launched by the Uttara Motors Limited on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr, received a Bajaj Pulsar N250. Sameer Deshpande, Vice President of Bajaj Auto Ltd, India,...

FIRST SECURITY ISLAMI BANK TRAINING COURSE

2024-05-30 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank organised a training course on 'Cash Management and Operation' with the participation of officials of the bank. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing Director of the bank, was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony...

NBL Relaunches 'Century Deposit Scheme'

2024-05-30 00:00:00

National Bank relaunched "Century Deposit Scheme" at the bank's head office on Wednesday. Managing Director & CEO Md. Touhidul Alam Khan attended the event as the chief guest. The deposit period for the "Century Deposit Scheme" is 100 days. This...

SOUTHEAST BANK DISTRIBUTES CSR FUND AMONG FARMERS -

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Southeast Bank PLC distributed special CSR fund among farmers for cultivation and purchasing agricultural machinery. The financial assistance was channelled to grassroots farmers through renowned non-government development organisation Community Development Centre (CODEC). The fund was handed over to Imrul Hasan,...

Bproperty launches Eid campaign

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Bproperty, the country's leading real estate marketplace, has launched its latest campaign titled 'Eid-er Khushi Digun Beshi'. This exciting campaign, running from May 27 to June 16, offers participants the chance to win incredible prizes through a lucky draw, says...

FBCCI seeks investment from Australia

2024-05-30 00:00:00

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has sought investment from Australian entrepreneurs and enterprises, reports BSS. FBCCI also proposed to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) or a Regional Trade Agreement (RTA) between Bangladesh and...

Mobile internet subscribers hits 138.59m

FE REPORT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

Both mobile internet users and mobile subscribers witnessed a growth of nearly 3.89 million and 1.47 million respectively in April. The rise has brought the cumulative count of internet subscribers to 138.59 million, marking a record growth, according to the...

Six more MFIs partner with bKash for payment facility

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Six more leading microfinance institutions (MFIs) have signed agreements with bKash to use installment payment services for their loan and savings programmes. This convenient, fast and secure service is set to benefit over 500,000 microfinance customers, says a press release....

Fashion watchdog groups team up to improve working conditions

FE Report | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) and the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) announced a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Amsterdam on Wednesday to strengthen their collaboration and achieve improved working conditions in global garment supply chains.Fair Wear Foundation,...

UCB signs bancassurance agreement with Janata Insurance Company

2024-05-30 00:00:00

United Commercial Bank (UCB) recently entered into a bancassurance agreement with Janata Insurance Company Limited. The agreement, signed at UCB's corporate head office, intends to offer insurance products to UCB's customers. Signatories for UCB included Syed Faridul Islam, managing director...

Bank Asia holds certificate awarding ceremony

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Bank Asia held a certificate awarding ceremony for the 61st foundation training course for its officers. Shafiuzzaman, managing director (current charge) of the bank, was the chief guest and presented certificates to participants at the concluding ceremony. Alkona K Choudhuri,...

Premier Bank signs deal with NEC Money Transfer

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Premier Bank signed a remittance service agreement with NEC Money Transfer Limited. This agreement allows the bank to disburse remittances earned by non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) living abroad. The signing ceremony took place recently at the bank's head office in Banani,...

MTB Foundation observes World Menstrual Hygiene Day

2024-05-30 00:00:00

MTB Foundation marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 in partnership with Abinta Kabir Foundation School. The event, held at the school premises, celebrated this year's theme, 'Together for a Period-Friendly World'. As part of their commitment to the cause, MTB...

Indian benchmarks fall most in 3 weeks

2024-05-30 00:00:00

BENGALURU, May 29 (Reuters): Indian benchmarks saw their worst session in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight financials and information technology stocks amid uncertainty around domestic election results and the timing of US rate cuts.The blue-chip NSE...

ICB Asset Management to sell Golden Jubilee Fund stake to invest in T-bonds

FE REPORT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

ICB Asset Management Company has decided to sell its 15 per cent stake in ICB AMCL CMSF Golden Jubilee Mutual Fund at the prevailing market price within 30 working days from Wednesday [May 29].The sponsor of the close-ended mutual fund...

Low-lying areas in parts of Sylhet go under water

2024-05-30 00:00:00

SYLHET, May 29 (UNB): The low-lying and haor areas of 13 unions in Gowainghat upazila were inundated on Wednesday due to flash floods prompted by heavy rainfall and onrush of upstream water.Salutikor-Gowainghat road went under water, snapping communication with Goainghat...

106 brick kilns run illegally in Magura

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

MAGURA, May 29: A good number of brick kilns are being run illegally in the district, causing health hazards and posing a threat to the ecological balance.Locals have alleged that influential persons are running brick kilns in violation of the...

IU transport service not up to scratch

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Kushtia, May 29: The Islamic University (IU) transport service costing hundreds of millions of taka annually is not up to the required standard of those whom it is meant for. To ensure a worthwhile transport service for the...

Tsitsipas battles past Altmaier to reach French Open 3rd round

2024-05-30 00:00:00

PARIS, May 29 (Reuters): Former runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a mid-match wobble before carving out a 6-3 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Wednesday to book his spot in the French Open third round.The Greek ninth-seed, winner...

Shakib, Rohit only two players to play in every edition of T20 WC

2024-05-30 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, May 29 (Times of India): Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma two cricketing legends, are set to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, continuing their remarkable journey that began in 2007. They are the only...

PSG withhold payments to Mbappe amid financial dispute

2024-05-30 00:00:00

PARIS, May 29 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have not paid Kylian Mbappe his wages for April as well as a mega-bucks bonus amid a financial dispute between the club and the player as he prepares to leave the French champions,...

Mohammedan finish runners-up

2024-05-30 00:00:00

In a battle of two arch-rivals, Dhaka Mohammedan SC finished runners up in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2023-24, beating their traditional foe Dhaka Abahani Ltd by 2-1 goals at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj on...

BD continue winning run in Bangabandhu Cup Int'l Kabaddi

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh registered their third successive victory in the fourth edition of Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi tournament beating Indonesia by 59-19 points held at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in the city on Wednesday, reports BSS.After beating South Korea and Malaysia...

Shanto pins hopes on Shakib, Mahmudullah

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels former skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah will continue to help him in difficult times like they are doing at present as he prepares for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to start...

Aluminium hits almost 2-yr high

2024-05-30 00:00:00

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Aluminium prices hit their highest in nearly two years on supply tightness and surging buying interest from funds switching from copper.Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 0.4 per cent at $2,739 at...

Raw sugar futures weaken, coffee prices also fall

2024-05-30 00:00:00

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Raw sugar futures on ICE fell on Wednesday with supplies boosted by strong production in Brazil while coffee prices fell back after the prior session's steep rise.July raw sugar fell 1.6 per cent to 18.43 cents...

Wheat futures ease

2024-05-30 00:00:00

PARIS/CANBERRA, May 29 (Reuters): Chicago wheat futures edged down on Wednesday, consolidating below a 10-month high as investors waited to see if forecast rain could stem a decline in harvest prospects in the biggest exporter Russia.Soybean futures edged down while...

Oil prices gain on expectations OPEC+ will extend output cuts

2024-05-30 00:00:00

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Oil prices grazed a four-week high on Wednesday on expectations that major producers will extend output cuts at a meeting on Sunday and that fuel consumption will start rising as the peak summer demand season kicks...

Jawaharlal Nehru: India's vibrant voice in the world

Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-05-30 00:00:00

Sixty years ago, on 27 May 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru’s life came to an end. Six decades after his death, there are the many reasons to remember the man and political figure he was. India’s first prime minister had been ailing...

Standing by cyclone-affected people

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Millions of people are facing a dire situation in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, which ravaged Bangladesh between May 27 and 28. The cyclone, with its devastating 135 kmph winds and heavy rainfall, has caused significant damage across several districts,...