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Temperature may rise today---

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.It may also...

12,000 students with no college seats yet can apply again online

2024-07-14 00:00:00

More than 12,000 students, 750 of whom received a GPA-5, were not admitted to colleges in the results of the last stage of admissions for Class XI, reports bdnews24.com.The results of this third phase were released on the government website...

Ctg roads in sorry state for rain

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2024-07-14 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 13: Most of the roads in the port city have turned dilapidated amid monsoon rain, causing troubles for traffic and commuters.Transport workers say cracks and potholes have developed in most roads and alleys. Commuters are suffering a lot...

'A kiss over bribe': Nachiketa's social message to Dhaka audience

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Popular Indian musician Nachiketa Chakraborty, who always talks about love and life with strong social messages through his songs, spent an evening with music lovers in Dhaka, conveying that it is better to "kiss someone with love instead of taking...

Dhaka's air quality still moderate--

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Dhaka has ranked 20th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 73 at 9:05 am on Saturday, reports UNB.On Saturday, Dhaka's air was classified as 'moderate' and this trend continued for...

Saber seeks UN support for vulnerable countries to resolve climate crisis

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury called upon the United Nations to be more responsive to the needs of the developing countries, especially the most vulnerable ones in addressing those challenges, reports UNB."For Bangladesh, issues like sea...

PM to brief media today on China visit

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference on Sunday to discuss the outcomes of her recent visit to China, reports UNB. The briefing is scheduled for 04:00 pm at her official residence, Ganobhaban, as per a release...

All problems of health deptt not to be solved overnight: Minister

2024-07-14 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, July 13 (UNB): It is not possible to solve all the problems at the field level of the Health Department overnight, Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen said Saturday."The Health Department is working to solve these problems and whatever...

Battery-run rickshaws banned on capital's main roads: DMP

2024-07-14 00:00:00

The Traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that battery-run autorickshaws (locally made three-wheelers) and other slow-moving vehicles will no longer be allowed to operate on the main roads in Dhaka city, reports UNB.This decision is being implemented...

Delay in water drainage due to heavy rain in short time: DSCC

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Md. Mizanur Rahman said due to heavy rainfall in a short time, there has been some delay in the receding of water from the areas under the jurisdiction, reports UNB....

Shops owners kept quilt products and fabrics for drying on the rooftop

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Shops owners kept quilt products and fabrics for drying on the rooftop of the capital's New Market on Saturday that got wet in the incessant downpour on Friday — FE photo

Leaders of three major political parties voice against hydraulic horns

2024-07-14 00:00:00

BARISHAL, July 13 (UNB): Dignitaries in Barishal, including senior leaders for local units of three major political parties, have echoed raising social movement against hydraulic horns to protect people from health hazards.Speakers urged the authorities to address the issue of...

BCL launches door-to-door campaign to collect students’ views on quota

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) has started a 'Policy Advocacy' and 'Door to Door' campaign to understand what "general students think about quotas and what they want."This information was shared in a press release signed by Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain...

JaPa to observe Ershad's 5th death anniversary today

2024-07-14 00:00:00

The 5th death anniversary of former president and founder chairman of Jatiya Party (JaPa) Hussain Muhammad Ershad will be observed today (Sunday), reports BSS.JaPa and its associate organisations have taken elaborate programmes to observe the death anniversary in a befitting...

DB chief sounding satisfied with investigation so far

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Two individuals believed to be directly involved in the sensational murder of three-time MP from Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar, remain outside the custody of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Met Police, according to DMP additional commissioner Harun-or-Rashid, also the DB...

Govt trying to divert anti-quota movement into a different stream: Mirza Abbas

2024-07-14 00:00:00

FE REPORT Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) alleged on Saturday that the government ware trying to divert the students' anti-quota movement into a different direction by using evil tricks.Standing committee member of BNP Mirza Abbas made the allegation after placing wreath...

Quota protesters' demands contradict Constitution, state principles: Quader

2024-07-14 00:00:00

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of state governance. He asserted the law regarding the quota system will proceed in its...

India's retail inflation reignites in June as food prices surge

2024-07-14 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, July 13 (Reuters): India's retail inflation rate rose for the first time in five months in June due to a sharp rise in food prices, government data showed on Friday.Annual retail inflation was 5.08 per cent in June,...

HUMAYUN KABIR JOINS MINISTER-MYONE AS DMD

2024-07-14 00:00:00

HUMAYUN KABIR JOINS MINISTER-MYONE AS DMD Humayun Kabir has joined the Minister-MyOne Group as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) recently. Previously, he served an electrical, electronics and home appliance company as its DMD and has been contributing significantly in this sector....

EMRD secretary visits Chevron gas plants in Sylhet

2024-07-14 00:00:00

EMRD secretary visits Chevron gas plants in Sylhet Secretary of Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) Md Nurul Alam visited the Bibiyana Gas Plant in Habiganj and the Jalalabad Gas Plant in Sylhet recently. Both of these state-of-the-art facilities are...

CBOT soybeans futures end down

2024-07-14 00:00:00

CHICAGO, July 13 (Reuters): Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended the week down on Friday despite turning positive following a US Department of Agriculture report that cut the US soybean production forecast.Multiple soybean contracts hit lifetime lows and fell...

WORKSHOP ON 'PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING'..

2024-07-14 00:00:00

WORKSHOP ON 'PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING'In collaboration with Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) organised a daylong workshop on 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism' on Saturday with the participation of 65 branch representatives...

IDLC Shariah Fund meeting --

2024-07-14 00:00:00

The 19th Shariah Supervisory Board Meeting of IDLC Asset Management Shariah Fund, managed by IDLC Asset Management Limited, was held recently with Dr Syed Muhammed Emdad Uddin in the Chair, says a press release.Board members Maulana Sayed Kamaluddin Abdullah Zafree,...

NRBC Bank disburses loan cheques among CMSME entrepreneurs

2024-07-14 00:00:00

NRBC Bank organised a discussion with cluster-based industrial entrepreneurs to raise public awareness about the Tk 250 billion 'Pre-Finance Scheme' established by Bangladesh Bank for entrepreneurs in the Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) sector. During the event, loans...

Asia investors wager on region's rebound, China recovery

2024-07-14 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, July 13 (Reuters): Asia's rich and their bankers said they are backing an eventual recovery in China and betting exposure to a region that even in a slowdown is the fastest-growing in the world will pay off."You've got to...

Rumee re-elected executive committee chair of Bank Asia

FE Desk | 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Mr. Rumee A Hossain has been re-elected as chairman of the board executive committee of Bank Asia at a recent board meeting, according to a statement.He is one of the sponsor directors of the bank. Mr. Hossain is a graduate...

Ahsan Zaman new MD of Trust Bank

FE Desk | 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury has been appointed as managing director of Trust Bank, effective from July 10, 2024, according to a press statement. Prior to his new role, he served Trust Bank as deputy managing director & chief business officer from...

EBL inks MoU with Bangladesh Indenting Agents Association

2024-07-14 00:00:00

EBL inks MoU with Bangladesh Indenting Agents AssociationEastern Bank (EBL) will provide members of Bangladesh Indenting Agents Association (BIAA) with priority banking facilities. Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director, EBL, and A. K. M. Azad, president, BIIA, signed a Memorandum of...

Eastland Insurance holds half-yearly biz conference

FE Desk | 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Eastland Insurance Company Limited held its half-yearly business conference to review the performance on Saturday at the DCCI Auditorium at Motijheel in Dhaka. Mahbubur Rahman, the company's chairman, inaugurated the event, according to a press release. Distinguished board members Kamal...

Transfer from OTC to SME board: Regulator has more things to fret about

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Sponsor-directors of Wonderland Toys offloaded a significant amount of the company's shares within just two years and three months after listing on the SME board of the Dhaka Stock Exchange in September 2021. By December 2023, their stake in the...