MYMENSINGH, Nov 30 (UNB): It was meant to be a peaceful family visit, a reprieve from the ordinary rhythms of life.Kamrul Islam, 35, and his pregnant wife, Ratna Begum, 30, had travelled to Palgaon village in Mymensingh's Bhaluka upazila, their...
OUR CORRESPONENT | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Nov 30: A severe crisis of quality potato seeds prevailing across Rangpur regionhas appeared to be a grave concern for the farmers in the current season.Cultivators are facing serious difficulties due to unavailability of quality seeds at the time...
Arjun Neil Alim in Hong Kong and Ian Smith in LondonChina's long-term bond yields have fallen below Japan's for the first time, as investors bet that the world's second-biggest economy will become bogged down by the deflation that has long...
IFIC BANK HOSTS BUSINESS CONFERENCEIFIC Bank, which has over 1,400 branches and sub-branches across the country, hosted 'IFIC Largest Banking Network Business Conference' on Friday. The conference took place at an auditorium in Bogura Sadar and brought together employees from...
Mercantile Bank has appointed Mati Ul Hasan as managing director (MD) of the bank. Earlier, he was additional managing director and chief risk officer of the bank, according to a press release.Mr. Hasan started his career as probationary officer in...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
The approval of an IPO (initial public offering) proposal takes longer in Bangladesh than in peer countries in the absence of any clear guidelines to comply with for public offerings, say merchant bankers. They say the estimated time to receive...
ormer national team goalkeeper and captain Md. Mohsin (61) has been missing since August 29 last, reports BSS.He was wearing a blue shirt and black-and-white checked trouser while going out of his city's Malibagh residence on August 29, 2024, Ramna...
LAHORE, Nov 30 (Agencies): The Pakistan Cricket Board has informed the International Cricket Council that it will only accept a solution that will concur with its stance, Geo News reported on Saturday.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)...
Bangladesh Women secured a commanding five-wicket win against Ireland in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in the city, ensuring a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, report agencies.With 37 balls to spare, the hosts comfortably chased down the...
Debate isn't just an after-school activity--it's a game-changer for any individual. One may have started career or is a final year student and thinks starting to learn and practise debating is too late or not important. This is not a...
KHALID SAIFULLAH KHAN | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
In the modern world, innovative ideas and executions lead to extraordinary products; to emphasise the importance of such revolutionary changes around the world, BAT (British American Tobacco) Bangladesh has been organising the "Battle of Minds" competition since 2004. Since the...
Tanjim Hasan Patwary | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
The growth and progress of a nation largely rely on the scope and practice of research across its sectors, serving as a driving force for economic and social advancement. Industrially developed countries worldwide prioritise innovations at every part of their...
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 30 (Reuters): International buyers of Ghana's cocoa have made at least half a billion dollars of upfront payments to state marketing board Cocobod, according to Reuters' calculations, in a dash to secure supplies and avoid another season of...
BERLIN, Nov 30 (Reuters): Heidelberg Materials has struck a deal to buy US-based Giant Cement Holding and its subsidiaries for $600 million, it said on Thursday, the latest acquisition by the German cement maker to expand its foothold in the...
Asia's imports of crude oil ticked up slightly in November, led by a recovery by top importer China, but arrivals are still on track to be weaker this year than in 2023, reports Reuters.The top crude-buying region is forecast to...
In a research facility in the northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team harvest a cluster of seven unusually small potatoes, one as tiny as a quail's egg, from a potted plant.Grown under conditions that simulate predictions...
SINGAPORE, Nov 30 (Reuters): Asia prices of liquefied natural gas could jump to above $20 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) if European gas supply tightens this winter, an analyst at Goldman Sachs told reporters on Wednesday."That's the near-term dynamic,...
SEOUL, Nov 30 (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will "invariably support" Russia's war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North's state media reported Saturday.A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei...
BANDA ACEH, Nov 30 (AFP): More than 100 Rohingya refugees including women and children have been rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Indonesia, the United Nations refugee agency said Saturday.The Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar and...
BUSAN, Nov 30 (AFP): Diplomats warned Saturday that a majority of countries could walk away from talks on the world's first plastic pollution agreement if a handful of delegations continue resisting calls to compromise.Nearly 200 countries are in South Korea's...
ALEPPO, Nov 30 (Reuters/BBC): Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city on Saturday, three military sources told Reuters, as rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo.The...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
G20 leaders met in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19, 2024 for the 19th summit with an agenda that reflects a shifting global order towards shoring up multilateral consensus before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to power in January next...
Dhaka suffers from severe traffic congestion, compounded by a lack of proper planning to ensure the seamless movement of vehicles. As a highly centralised city with a population exceeding 20 million, Dhaka attracts people seeking better livelihoods and salaries. However,...
The environmental destruction caused by brick kilns is alarming. Despite having policies for constructing and operating brick kilns in the country, these regulations are often disregarded, leading to the proliferation of illegal brick kilns. Many of these have been operating...
Recent roadblocks caused by minor disputes have created chaos for commuters, affecting office workers, patients in need of urgent care, and travellers rushing to catch flights. Such disruptions paralyse daily life and cause significant suffering. While protests are a democratic...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Over diagnosis through excessive tests and unnecessary medication prescribed by some doctors is a common complaint. It is widely alleged that these doctors prescribe many redundant tests and costly medicines more to oblige to diagnosis centres and medicine manufacturers than...
Asjadul Kibria | 2024-12-01 00:00:00
A business conglomerate, now infamous for allegedly siphoning billion of dollars from Bangladesh, has issued a threat to the country's central bank governor, indicating its intention to initiate international arbitration procedures against Bangladesh. This development, stemming from the governor's public...
Though some 170 years have elapsed since the introduction of railway communication in undivided India, the rail service network all over Bangladesh including its Dhaka-Chattogram section still clings to the century-old alignment set by the British. This was due to...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2024-11-30 12:00:00
The release of the Progress Report on the Judicial Reform Roadmap on November 25, spearheaded by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Bangladesh’s judiciary. This milestone reflects the Interim Government’s unwavering dedication...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-30 00:00:00
A massive traffic snarl-up crippled the northern part of Dhaka city for several hours since Friday afternoon, severely affecting commuters passing through key areas such as Banani, Kakali, Gulshan and Airport roads.According to eyewitnesses, the congestion was particularly intense around...
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