Natural calamities like earthquakes highlight our helplessness against nature. Among various disasters, earthquakes are the most dangerous. Experts have long warned of strong earthquakes and tsunamis in Bangladesh. Frequent mild and moderate tremors indicate this risk. The pressing question is:...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
In a recent parliamentary session, the Minister of State for Expatriate Welfare and Foreign Employment disclosed the government's ambitious plan to send six million workers abroad over the next five years. The plan seems achievable, if seen in the context...
The man is one of the few lucky, and of course influential, persons to have avoided facing legal proceedings, let alone the consequences, for the financial crimes he has all through been suspected of committing. Since Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) filed...
EU creates 'AI Office' to regulate techunder tough new lawBRUSSELS, May 29: The EU on Wednesday announced the creation of an "AI Office" made up of experts to regulate artificial intelligence under a sweeping new law. "The AI Office aims...
BEIJING, May 29 (AFP): China on Wednesday hosts a litany of Arab dignitaries and diplomats ahead of a forum Beijing hopes will deepen ties with the region and present a "common voice" on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.Beijing has...
NEW YORK, May 29 (BBC/AP): The US does not believe Israel's actions in Rafah amount to a "major ground operation" that could cross a red line for President Joe Biden and trigger a possible change in US policy, the White...
NEW DELHI, May 29 (AFP/Reuters): Temperatures in India's capital soared to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, figures from the government's weather bureau showed, as it warned of dangerous heat levels in the sprawling megacity.The...
A total of 0.37 million (3.70 lakh) positions out of 19.151 lakh government jobs remain vacant, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said on Tuedday, reports UNB.The minister revealed this information during a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum...
MADRID, May 28 (AFP): Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.The three European countries believe...
Body parts of MP Anwarul Azim Anar was recovered Tuesday from the septic tank of Sanjeeva Gardens in Kolkata, according to reports by local and Indian media.Member of Parliament (MP) of Jhenaidah-4 Constituency Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered in Kolkata...
The third phase of the country's sixth Upazila Parishad Election is set to be held in 87 upazilas in the country today (Wednesday).The voting will begin at 8:00am and will continue till 4:00 pm without any break, reports UNB.A total...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
The severe cyclone 'Remal' has caused financial losses worth around Tk 1.08 billion to the power infrastructure in the southern districts of the country, initial estimation by state-run power entities suggested Tuesday.Some 17.31 million consumers in the region - 36.83...
YASIR WARDAD | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Cyclone takes place frequently in the Bay of Bengal due to the global climate change, causing massive losses of lives, crops, livestock, fisheries and infrastructure in Bangladesh.Bangladesh has witnessed five cyclones in the last twelve and a half months, with...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
KHULNA, May 28: A good number of deer were found dead or sick in the Sundarbans on Tuesday as cyclone 'Remal' wreaked havoc in the coastal belt of the country.The forest department recovered 26 dead deer in different places of...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
On a petition that US$10 billion is taken way from Bangladesh by unauthorized foreigners annually, the High Court Tuesday ordered the listing of legal and illegal foreign jobholders here through thorough investigations. Also, the court asked the Inspector General of...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
The net equity capital inflows in Bangladesh dropped by more than 31 per cent to US$ 705.84 million in 2023 over the corresponding period a year earlier, according to a Bangladesh Bank report.The equity capital refers to capital that a...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has suggested that the government take necessary steps to stabilise foreign exchange reserve, manage inflation and enhance revenue earnings to overcome the country's emerging socioeconomic challenges following the global conflicting situation,...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Former police chief Benazir Ahmed and his family members are subpoenaed to face ACC grilling on graft charges while their six beneficiary owner (BO) accounts frozen by the securities regulator.The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Tuesday summoned the former Inspector-General of Police...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Bangladesh will have to increase its annual labour productivity by 1.5 per cent to become a high-income country by 2050, according to a latest report of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).At present, the growth is 4.1 per cent against an...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Casualties from the severe cyclone Remal reached 16 on Tuesday, while millions were still bearing the brunt of waterlogging amid the damage to dams in several districts.The Cyclone Remal wreaked havoc on Bangladesh between May 27 and 28 with its...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday directed urgently assessing cyclone damages and repairing damaged structures while presiding over an ECNEC meeting that endorsed 11 projects, including two that cost some Tk 84.82 billion.The prime minister, who is set to visit tomorrow...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Taxes on numerous basic consumer commodities are getting cut to half as the government is set to bank on fiscal measures to combat high food inflation, sources say.Existing tax on procurement of rice, wheat, potatoes, onions, garlic, green peas, gram,...
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over four divisions, at a few places over two divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi and Khulna...
The sale of advance train tickets for Eid holidaymakers will start online from June 2, reports UNB.The commuters have to purchase their tickets online and though mobile apps, said Director General of Bangladesh Railway Sardar Sahadat Ali while speaking at...
Bangladesh will observe International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers today (May 29), reports UNB.A number of activities will be arranged on the day, the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said in a release on Tuesday.Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-29 00:00:00
The dengue situation has crossed the acceptable limit much before its season begins in Dhaka city, according to a latest survey of the health directorate.The density of Aedes mosquito larvae in 18 wards of two city corporations have been found...
Much to the trouble of commuters, Arambagh road in the capital's Motijheel area went under knee-deep water following the daylong driving rainfall on Monday under the influence of the cyclonic storm Remal. — FE photo
A court in the ciyu on Tuesday set August 5 for holding hearing on charge framing in the Barapukuria coal mine graft case against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and nine others, reports BSS.The date was announced by Judge Md...
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