Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-11-18 00:00:00
Within two months of assuming office, the interim government of Dr Muhammad Yunus on September 29 formed a 9-member task force headed by the Bangladesh Bank governor to bring back the money stolen and smuggled out of the country during...
The ICT sector had been a prime target of looters of the deposed government, with massive corruption in various projects implemented under the slogans of building a 'Digital Bangladesh' and 'Smart Bangladesh'. Newspaper reports reveal misappropriation of billions of taka...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei, Nov 17 (Reuters): Asia-Pacific travel demand has recovered from the pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain problems disrupting operations and exposing them to strengthening consumer protection rules, industry executives...
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) Chairman (Grade-1) Md. Ruhul Amin Khan inspected different activities of the corporation in Mymensingh district on November 15-16.
RAJSHAHI, Nov 17(BSS): Speakers at a workshop here on Sunday unequivocally called for ensuring marketing of only the iodized salt to protect the public health from various disorders, particularly mental retardants and goitre.The utmost emphasis should be laid on close...
LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose slightly last week tracking European gas markets, while warm weather forecasts, strong storage inventories and weak economic data in China helped keep demand muted.The average LNG price for December...
ASUS is showcasing its latest laptops at the City IT Mega Fair 2024, running from November 11-16 at BCS Computer City (IDB Market). Flagship models, including the Copilot+ PC, Zenbook, and Vivobook, are available for hands-on exploration. Visitors can enjoy...
The vivo V40 Lite, the final V-series smartphone of the year, is now on sale, featuring a sleek design and cutting-edge technology. Available in Titanium Silver and Emerald Green, its standout features include 80W FlashCharge, powering the 5,000mAh battery to...
Infinix, the youth-focused tech brand, has unveiled the HOT 50 Pro+, its slimmest smartphone yet, featuring the TitanWing Architecture design. Combining sleek aesthetics with robust durability, it offers a flagship experience at a mid-range price. The phone boasts the world's...
Techexpress Desk | 2024-11-18 00:00:00
Robi Axiata Limited, the leading 4G network provider in Bangladesh, has launched innovative initiatives to enhance accessibility for customers with disabilities, aiming to foster a more inclusive service experience nationwide.One of the standout features is a dedicated video chat service...
Techexpress Desk | 2024-11-18 00:00:00
Grameenphone, Bangladesh's leading telecommunications operator, hosted the GPStar Partnership Celebration H1 2024 in Dhaka, reaffirming its commitment to recognizing and strengthening partnerships. The event celebrated the remarkable contributions of 12 national partners and 6 Dhaka Circle partners across three categories,...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2024-11-18 00:00:00
As we celebrate the World Television Day, on November 21, Bangladesh's television landscape, particularly on over-the-top (OTT) platforms, stands at a critical juncture. Once celebrated for democratizing television access, these platforms now navigate regulatory ambiguities and challenges of competitiveness that...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN from Baku, Azerbaijan | 2024-11-17 12:00:00
Bangladesh has potentials to fetch around US$1.0 billion annually from global carbon market, said global lead for carbon markets and finance of the World Bank Chandra Shekhar Sinha Saturday.He said the country requires to expedite the process of learning to...
Asjadul Kibria | 2024-11-17 12:00:00
Before he became the 45th President of the United States (US) in 2016, Donald Trump claimed himself as a 'tariff man' who maintained no ambiguity about imposing higher tariffs on imports, mainly from China. After winning the election, he assumed...
Listing the key achievements of the interim government after completion of 100 days in power, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the government will hold consultations with the political parties on those reports to be submitted by the...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has instructed all the scheduled banks to freeze accounts of Premier Bank Chairman HBM Iqbal, also an ex-legislator, and his family members.siddique.islam@gmail.com
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Nov 16: The cargo vessel from Pakistan's Karachi, which arrived at Chattogram port on Monday, carried a total of 370 containers, comprising of onions, potato, industrial raw materials, automobile parts and other goods.Different local media reported that the goods...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
The interim government has made a move to pay at least $10 million a week to the Indian Adani Power in outstanding electricity bills, according to officials.Bangladesh owes an estimated $850 million to Adani for purchasing electricity through the cross-border...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
The government plans to include potato in the list of its key essentials meant for 10-million low-income families, according to sources.The issue of selling potato at a subsidised rate came as it has become dearer in the kitchen market in...
Indian Americans, according to a PTI story run by the NDTV world, are working to reach out to the new Trump administration and the Congress next year to seek action against the Bangladeshi regime, including imposing economic sanctions.Encouraged by the...
Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 407 this year. In the recent fatalities, five were reported in the Dhaka South City...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered a compelling call to action for world leaders to build a "World of Three Zeros", a world free from poverty, unemployment, and net carbon emissions, reports BSS. He made the call in a...
FE Report | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
The growing wealth inequality in societies is making it harder to reduce poverty and also increasing the vulnerability of financial systems in developing countries like Bangladesh.To this end, experts suggest collaboration of banks with technology-driven companies like MFSs and telcos,...
FE Report | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
About 60 per cent workers of the country's textile and readymade garment (RMG) industry might lose their jobs due to automation despite a significant number of new types of jobs being created by 2041, according to a latest study. According...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur has dismissed concerns about the financial crisis, assuring that the prevailing challenges are manageable."We are not in a crisis. The issues in the financial sector are fully solvable. We won't face a situation like...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
Call money becomes a tool for making quick bucks by the banks with the lending rate on the interbank market rising fast, crossing over 10 per cent on average.Thursday's rate marks one of the highest call-money rates in many years,...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, who heads a post-uprising reformist government in Bangladesh, has called for building an economy where fruits of technology, economic growth are shared evenly by all people, not monopolised by privileged few."As we debate and share...
FE Report | 2024-11-17 00:00:00
Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, and Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, have jointly launched a 'Pope Francis Yunus 3Zero Club' in Rome in an effort to usher in a transformative and inclusive...
Film actor Rubel, 11 others injured in road accidentMADARIPUR, Nov 16: Actor Masum Parvej Rubel, a familiar name in Bangla cinema, and 11 others were injured in a road accident on Dhaka-Barishal highway on Saturday. The accident occurred when a...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. Light fog may...
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