The first-ever fair for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) alumni in Bangladesh began on the BRAC University campus on Wednesday, reports UNB.Bren Flanigan, acting Counselor for Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy, inaugurated the two-day fair.AWE, a global initiative led...
FE REPORTThe state-run Petrobangla will buy one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from US-based Excelerate Energy to meet the domestic demand due to supply crunch from local gas fields.The cabinet committee on government purchase approved a proposal to this...
Bangladesh bowler Taskin Ahmed admitted to missing the team bus before a crucial T20 World Cup match against India. However, he denied that this incident was the reason he was not selected to play in the match, reports UNB.Earlier this...
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unsure if he'll be part of the upcoming tour of India. Bangladesh are scheduled to play two Tests and three T20Is against India from September 19 to October 12 following their tour of Pakistan...
Following Bangladesh's disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan met the media, struggling to explain the national team's failures. Initially saying the board was pleased with reaching the second round, he later admitted uncertainty about...
A total of four persons were killed in separate road accidents in Tangail, Gaibandha and Meherpur districts on Wednesday and Tuesday night, report agencies. In Tangail, two people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on the...
A total of 133 educational institutions in Moulvibazar district and 59 schools in Netrakona district were inundated by floodwater, report agencies. In Moulvibazar, around 0.3 million (three lakh) people have been stranded in five upazilas of Moulvibazar district due to...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-04 00:00:00
PABNA, July 03: Residents of Pabna town have long been deprived of the basic civic amenities since it started functioning as the municipality. Built at the confluence of the Padma and Jamuna rivers, the town is the fourth largest in...
Gold prices rose more than 1 per cent to a near two-week high on Wednesday, driven by increased bets for a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve after recent U.S. data suggested that the labor market was softening,...
BKB Signs MoU with National Pension AuthorityBangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) signed a MoU with National Pension Authority under Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, on Wednesday at the Finance Secretary's conference room. Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder was present in...
Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after trading higher on a bigger than expected drawdown in US crude stockpiles while economic headwinds from China and the euro zone capped gains.Brent crude futures edged up 14 cents, or 0.16 per cent, to...
Omera Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of East Coast Group Company, signed an agreement with Beximco Group, a leading business conglomerate in Bangladesh, on Wednesday to install a 9.23 MW Grid-Tied Rooftop Solar System at Beximco Industrial Park, Gazipur, reports...
BADC holds seminar on Minor Irrigation SurveyBangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) organised a seminar on 'Study for the assessment of the effectiveness of rubber dams in Bangladesh and Minor Irrigation Survey 2023-24' at the auditorium of its Shech Bhaban in...
NEW YORK, July 03 (Reuters): Some elected Democrats loyal to President Joe Biden raised fresh questions on Tuesday about his 2024 re-election bid, with one calling for him to step aside, a shift after many defended him in the wake...
LONDON, July 03 (AP): Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn't outrun the expectation that his time as Britain's prime minister is in its final hours.United Kingdom voters will cast ballots in...
NEW YORK, July 03 (Reuters/AFP): A dozen former US government officials who quit over US support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday accused President Joe Biden's administration of "undeniable complicity" in the killing of Palestinians in the...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-07-04 00:00:00
This past week has been rather good for Donald Trump. By performing badly in the debate organised by CNN, President Joe Biden convinced many around America why he might not be the best man to be in the White House...
In all countries, there are always accomplices behind thefts, both big and small. The guard helps the thief who crosses the line. Instead of warning the householder, the guard informs the thief which door will be easier to enter and...
The Universal Pension Scheme, with its noble goal of providing every citizen with life-saving post-retirement pension allowances, is a commendable government initiative. However, the recent implementation of the Prottoy Scheme-a programme for employees of state-owned, autonomous, and equivalent institutions, including...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-07-04 00:00:00
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit China from July 8 to 11.After her assumption of power for the fourth consecutive term, this will be her second bilateral visit. She has just ended her visit to India in the...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-07-04 00:00:00
Ceramic products have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Once viewed as a luxurious addition to a home or building, they have become a must-have for many consumers. This shift is driven by a growing appreciation for the unique...
After a period of two years marked by sluggishness, the inflow of remittance has finally rebounded, offering a glimmer of hope for the economy. This is undoubtedly positive development at a time when the economy is under pressure due to...
LUCKNOW, July 02 (AFP): At least 107 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday, with many others injured, a senior government official said.A large crowd had gathered near the city of Hathras...
FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
The government wants to increase the volume of export earnings to $100 billion in the next three fiscal years.State minister for commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu disclosed the plan at the 146th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Export...
FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Tuesday raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 3.0 to Tk 1,366 for a 12-kg cylinder for July trading.The BERC last month had slashed the price by 2.15 per cent...
FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
The anti-graft watchdog has served separate notices to former police chief Benazir Ahmed and NBR official Matiur Rahman and some family members seeking details about their assets within 21 working days.This notice is part of an ongoing enquiry into the...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
Students of Dhaka University (DU) again took to streets on Tuesday against a High Court verdict reinstating quota in government jobs. They blockaded the road at Shahbag in the city on the day. The students brought out a procession from...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
SYLHET, July 02: Heavy downpour and upstream water have triggered floods in Sylhet and Sunamganj regions again, leaving many low-lying areas submerged and hundreds of people marooned.Sources said rain had been taking place since Monday in Sylhet region and upstream...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked all concerned, including civil administration, to take necessary preparation in advance to face probable floods in the country.The premier gave the directive while chairing the 1st meeting of the Executive Committee of the...
FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00
A must-do court order comes for the government to strictly enforce the legal provisions for submission and disclosure of statements on property of civil servants and their family members, on the heels of serial wealth scams.In its directive issued Tuesday,...
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