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Soumya stars as Rangpur Riders win inaugural title

2024-12-08 00:00:00

A blazing innings from Soumya Sarkar has seen the Rangpur Riders ease to victory by 56 runs against Victoria in the final of the Global Super League at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, reports bdnews24.com.Soumya thumped out an undefeated 86...

Why youths must escape the stability trap

Hisham Khan | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh's young people are playing it safe. Stability has become a cultural compass for young people. Most of them dream and waste prime years of youth for government jobs, bank positions, or similar steady paychecks. A huge number of youths...

NSU's 25th convocation inspires next generation leaders

FE YOUTH DESK | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

Convocation marks a pivotal milestone in a student's life, symbolising the culmination of years of hard work and the gateway to a professional journey. It is a celebration of achievements and a transition to new opportunities and responsibilities that lie...

A journey towards sustainable energy leadership in Bangladesh

IFTEKHARUL ISLAM | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

As one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change impacts, Bangladesh faces increasing challenges in balancing energy security with environmental sustainability. The nation relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources, with natural gas accounting for about 60 per cent of...

NCC Bank hosts conference on 'Prevention of Money Laundering'

2024-12-08 00:00:00

NCC Bank organised a daylong conference for BAMLCOs on 'Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating the Financing of Terrorism' at its Head Office on Saturday. Mohammad Anisur Rahman, Director of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), inaugurated the conference as the...

EuroCham launched to strengthen EU-Bangladesh business relations

2024-12-08 00:00:00

The European Union and Bangladesh marked a significant milestone with the launch of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham), aiming to enhance trade, investment, and sustainable growth. EuroCham Chairperson Nuria Lopez, Vice Chairperson Ziaur Rahman, Treasurer Iqbal...

Apparel exports to US soar in Oct, marking double-digit growth

MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the United States saw a strong surge in October, with both value and volume witnessing a double-digit growth, driven by seasonal demand.According to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) under the US Department...

Storm Darragh batters UK

2024-12-08 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 07 (AFP): Tens of thousands of people across the UK were left without power on Saturday morning after Storm Darragh hit the country with strong winds and caused pre-Christmas travel disruption.The UK's Met Office had issued a rare...

Iran, Russia, Turkey meet to discuss Syria

2024-12-08 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Dec 07 (AFP): The top diplomats from Iran, Turkey and Russia met in Qatar on Saturday for talks on Syria, where rebel forces have taken parts of the country in a lightning offensive.After the discussions in Doha with his...

Iraq mulls intervention in Syria as rebels advance

2024-12-08 00:00:00

BAGHDAD, Dec 07 (Reuters): Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim ruling parties and armed groups are weighing the pros and cons of armed intervention in Syria, viewing as a grave threat the advance of Sunni Islamist rebels who have taken two Syrian cities...

Apologises for martial law

2024-12-08 00:00:00

SEOUL, Dec 07 (Reuters): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some in his ruling party and...

Yoon escapes impeachment over martial law

2024-12-08 00:00:00

SEOUL, Dec 07 (AFP): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament.Yoon stunned the nation and the international...

Oil prices fall on supply glut fears

2024-12-08 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Dec 7 (Reuters): Oil prices fell by more than 1 per cent on Friday and cemented weekly losses as analysts projected a supply surplus next year on weak demand despite an OPEC+ decision to delay output hikes and...

Bangla Medical & Diagnostic Expo concludes today

2024-12-08 00:00:00

The three-day "Bangla Medical & Diagnostic Expo" concludes today (Sunday) at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, reports UNB.This year's event brings new dimensions, products, and innovations in medical technology from around the globe.The Expo proves to be...

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

2024-12-08 00:00:00

BEIJING/TORONTO/LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters): China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.Blaming Beijing's curbs on antimony exports announced in August, German chemicals and consumer goods heavyweight Henkel told customers last month it had...

BD team joins Doha Forum

2024-12-08 00:00:00

Dr Khalilur Rahman, the High Representative on Rohingya Problem and Priority Issues Affairs' to the Chief Adviser (CA), is leading a Bangladesh delegation at the ongoing Doha Forum, which began in Qatar on Saturday, reports BSS.Organised by the Government of...

MERCANTILE BANK HOLDS 'RISK CONFERENCE 2024'

2024-12-08 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank organised its 'Risk Conference 2024' on Saturday. Md. Mezbaul Haque, executive director, Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest. Md. Anwarul Haq, chairman of the board, and Mohammad Abdul Awal, chairman of the bank's Risk Management...

Quick approval, listing on main boards will help corporate bond market thrive

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

Quick approval of corporate bonds and listing on the exchanges' main boards will invigorate the country's corporate bond market, said the head of BRAC EPL Investments. In a recent interview with The FE, Syed Rashed Hussain, chief executive officer of...

One held with 1,187 bottles of phensedyl in Jhenaidah

2024-12-08 00:00:00

KHULNA, Dec 07 (BSS): Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) of Khulna-6 on Saturday arrested an alleged drug peddler along with 1,187 bottles of phensedyl syrup from Jhenaidah district.A team of the RAB-6 went in a drive in the wee hours on...

Man killed over land dispute in Moulvibazar

2024-12-08 00:00:00

MOULVIBAZAR, Dec 07 (UNB): A 40-year-old man was killed and eight others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over the ownership of a piece of land at Sonatiki village in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar district on...

Winter cloth sale rises on Lalmonirhat footpaths

2024-12-08 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Dec 07 (UNB): The onset of winter has brought a sharp rise in the sale of winter clothes on the footpaths of Lalmonirhat, with people from all walks of life flocking to buy seasonal garments.With the arrival of chilly...

Tajhat Zamindar Bari a tourist attraction in Rangpur

2024-12-08 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Dec 07: The history of Tajhat palace or Tajhat Zamindar Bari in Rangpur is like a fairy tale which is read in textbooks and watched on television.This magnificent archeological heritage still attracts the visitors with its aesthetic and mesmerising...

Civic services drastically fall in RCC

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Dec 07: All activities including councilor-centric civic services have taken a downslide in the words of the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). Since the ouster of the Awami League-led government on August 5 amid a student-mass uprising, civic services have...

Access to venture capital for startups

2024-12-08 00:00:00

There are about 15 venture capital firms in Bangladesh looking for new investments that would bring fruitful returns. Venture capital firms take on a lot of risk before investing in a business. Initially, when the business is small, crowdfunding can...

Combating inflation during Ramadan

2024-12-08 00:00:00

During the holy month of Ramadan in Bangladesh, inflation becomes a significant concern for many households. With heightened demand for food and other essentials, prices often surge, placing an additional strain on already tight budgets. Inflation in Bangladesh, as in...

Ordeals of passport applicants

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

That bribery and corruption are rampant in various government offices is a common perception, and it is periodically substantiated by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) through the publication of various survey results. For example, the latest TIB household study, which surveyed...

What is the actual amount of FDI in Bangladesh?

Asjadul Kibria | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last fiscal year declined further, which was predictable. After recording a big jump three years back, the country witnessed a decline in FDI for two consecutive years. Macroeconomic instability coupled with...

Wage structures for informal sectors

2024-12-08 00:00:00

Minimum wage for a certain amount of work or services is the legitimate right of a worker. This is an important tenet of industrial relationship, without which production in industries cannot continue. This right of the workers has been established...

Warnings of recession in Bangladesh

Muhammad Mahmood | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

The interim government's Planning Advisor issued a warning of a possible recession in Bangladesh. He singled out the lack of private investment as the major factor that would be contributing to the impending recession (FE, November 26). However, just two...

Why now could be time to invest in bonds, equity stocks

Farheen Rahman | 2024-12-08 00:00:00

Making right choice for investment is very important for once's financial independence with desirable returns and security of the capital invested. Numerous question may confront you whenever you have considered investing. Maybe, you didn't know where to begin. A moot...