BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters): China's breakneck build-out of solar power, fuelled by rock-bottom equipment prices and policy support, is slowing as grid bottlenecks pile up, market reforms increase uncertainty for generators, and the best rooftop space runs short.Last year, China...
PERTH, Australia, May 22 (Reuters): Shell expects its Australian supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help meet demand from emerging markets in south and southeast Asia, which are tipped to absorb some of the pick up in global supplies...
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters): Oil prices fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday, retreating for a third straight day on expectations that US interest rate cuts might be deferred due to sustained inflation, potentially affecting demand in the world's...
GENEVA, May 22 (AFP): Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published Wednesday.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list...
LONDON, May 22 (AP): A man charged with assisting Hong Kong authorities with gathering intelligence in the United Kingdom has died in unexplained circumstances, British police said Tuesday.Matthew Trickett, 37, was one of three men charged earlier this month with...
WELLINGTON, May 22 (BBC): A single feather of the now extinct New Zealand huia bird has set a world record after being sold for NZD$46,521.50 ($28,417, £22,409) at an auction.The feather, initially expected to fetch up to $3,000, broke the...
WASHINGTON, May 22 (AFP): The United States said Tuesday it was deeply troubled by increasing violence and intercommunal tension in Myanmar's Rakhine state and said this raised the risk of atrocities being committed.Clashes have rocked Rakhine since the Arakan Army...
NEW YORK, May 22 (BBC): The US says Russia launched a satellite last week which it believes may be capable of attacking other such probes. "Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter...
NEVADA, May 22 (BBC/AFP): A tornado killed multiple people in a small Iowa town as powerful storms swept through the Midwest. Homes and businesses in Greenfield were destroyed, cars smashed and debris strewn across the landscape.A "devastating tornado" struck a...
NEW YORK, May 22 (BBC): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suggested he will work with lawmakers on potential sanctions against the International Criminal Court as its prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials.Mr Blinken told a congressional...
GLASGOW, May 22 (AFP): Uncapped Liverpool winger Ben Doak was the shock inclusion in Steve Clarke's provisional Scotland squad for Euro 2024 on Wednesday.Doak has not played since December due to a knee injury but Clarke has been forced to...
COLOMBO, May 22 (AFP): The foreign owner of a T20 cricket team in Sri Lanka's Premier League (LPL) was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of corruption, police said, a day after a highly publicised player auction.Tamim Rahman, owner of Dambulla...
Can Bangladesh get over their PowerPlay problem in T20Is? Can their batters adapt while batting in windy conditions? The hosts USA embarrassed Bangladesh in the opening T20I to prevail by five wickets and that has now added to their woes,...
MIAMI, May 22 (AFP): The United States pulled off a shock five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Twenty20 International in Houston on Tuesday giving the Americans a timely boost ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.The USA will host group...
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is poised to make history as the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC confirmed on Wednesday, reports UNB.The 47-year-old will take charge of the tournament opener between the USA...
Coming from behind, Oscar Bruzon's Bashundhara Kings fulfilled their long cherished dream of winning the triple crown in the season for the first time, beating holders Dhaka Mohamnedan SC by 2-1 goals in a nerve shattering final at the Rafiq...
MANIKGANJ, May 22 (BSS): Farmers in the district are very happy as they achieved bumper maize production due to the availability of quality agri-inputs in time and favourable weather.According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, farmers cultivated maize on 17,032...
CHATTOGRAM, May 22 (UNB): Two children drowned in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday.The deceased were identified Romaisa Jannat, one and a half year old daughter of Abdullah Al Mamun Faisal of Chhnua union, and Abir, 2, son of Abu...
Three persons were killed in separate road accidents in Pabna and Bandarban districts on Tuesday night and Wednesday, report agencies.In Pabna, two youths were killed as an oil-laden truck ran over them in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna on Tuesday night.The...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-23 00:00:00
SYLHET, May 22: The Surma river dredging project has not seen significant improvement in work in the wake of allegations of irregularities against the authorities concerned.Local people and environmental activists have raised allegations of irregularities against the Bangladesh Water Development...
A CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-23 00:00:00
JKKNIU, Mymensingh, May 22: The 20-kilometre stretch of Trishal upazila on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway is considered as a hotspot for road accidents in the region. On the other hand, the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway which extends over 120 kilometres is one of...
Local banks are established and registered in Bangladesh under the Bangladesh Bank. They are primarily owned by Bangladeshi entities, either individuals or companies. Examples of local banks include Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, Rupali Bank, and many private commercial banks like...
Electric auto rickshaws, a modern twist on a Bangladeshi staple, have become an undeniable force in the nation's transportation landscape. However, recent discussions of a ban on auto rickshaws threaten the very progress these eco-friendly vehicles represent.A ban, despite its...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-05-23 00:00:00
The tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash triggered a shockwave throughout the world.Accompanied by Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and some other senior officials, he was on his way home after a short trip to...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-05-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh stands out from many developing economies, thanks to its favourable demographic dividend. A large young population presents a unique opportunity for growth. Tapping into this bright potential, however, hinges on transforming the youth into a skilled and productive workforce...
In the face of protests waged by drivers of battery-run rickshaws in the capital, the ban on movement of such precariously built or modified vehicles announced on May 15 last has been lifted. The retraction by the authorities concerned has...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-05-23 00:00:00
Prosecutor Karim Khan's move at the International Criminal Court has ignited a firestorm of rage in the United States (US). He has sought warrants of arrest for some leading Hamas figures and --- this is important --- for Israeli prime...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-22 12:00:00
The Italian embassy has requested the overseas job seekers not to transact money with brokers as there is no migration cost for Italy-bound workers.Italian envoy in Dhaka Antonio Alessandro said except a few official expenses including taxes and processing fees,...
The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 11 million litres of soybean oil and 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser to meet the growing demand of the country, reports BSS.The approval came at the 12th meeting of the Cabinet...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-22 00:00:00
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) hopes the Bangladesh government will evaluate its proposal to sell new Boeing aircraft to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines.At a briefing on Tuesday, BCA vice-president (commercial sales and marketing for India and South Asia) Ryan Weir...
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