FE REPORTHealth risks over climate change impacts are taking a heavy toll on Bangladesh, a report of the Lancet Countdown revealed on Wednesday.The suitability for transmission of various infectious diseases, including dengue and malaria, is increasingly influenced by climate change,...
Fantasy Kingdom is going to host first-ever 'Halloween Fest' on October 31 and November 1, featuring spooky decorations and engaging activities for visitors of all ages, says a statement.One of the main attractions will be the 'Horror Tunnel', where guests...
Md. Nazmus Saadat has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Social Islami Bank PLC, bringing with him an impressive 27-year legacy in Islami banking, says a statement. Starting off his career in 1995 as a probationary officer at...
Southeast Bank holds 746th Board MeetingSoutheast Bank PLC held its 746th board meeting on Wednesday. M. A. Kashem, Chairman, Southeast Bank, presided over the meeting. Vice Chairperson Rehana Rahman, Directors Alamgir Kabir, Azim Uddin Ahmed, Jusna Ara Kashem, Duluma Ahmed,...
Walton Hi-Tech holds 18th AGM The 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC was held at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka on Tuesday. Chairman of the company S M Shamsul Alam presided over the meeting. The company's...
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CHATTOGRAM, Oct 30: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has cleared out a total of four containers after 12 years of the import of flammable and dangerous goods in those.Officials at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) confirmed removal of the...
Nitol Insurance boardmeeting heldThe 176th meeting of the Board of Directors of Nitol Insurance Company Limited was held on Tuesday on a Virtual Platform. AKM Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the company and Vice President of Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA), presided...
Union Bank Executive Committee meeting heldThe 2nd meeting of the newly formed Executive Committee of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Chairman of the Executive Committee Md. Fariduddin Ahmad presided over the...
The Ministry of Commerce has taken an initiative to return money owed to traders by e-commerce companies that suddenly went bust, leaving countless buyers and sellers in the lurch.The ministry has asked for a complete list of these affected customers...
Dhaka and Colombo have put emphasis on accelerating negotiations over signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at the earliest to unlock the untapped potential of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, reports BSS.The intention was observed when Sri Lankan...
Md. Shawkat Ali Khan joined Sonali Bank PLC as CEO & Managing Director on Wednesday, says a statement. Prior to joining Sonali Bank, he served as Managing Director at Bangladesh Krishi Bank. Earlier, he worked as Deputy Managing Director of...
EASTERN HOUSING LIMITED HOLDS 60TH AGMThe 60th Annual General Meeting of Eastern Housing Limited was held virtually on Wednesday. Independent Director of the company Md. Rafiqul Islam presided over the AGM. Members of the Board of Directors Suraiya Islam, Abu...
Kutubuddin AhmedKutubuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Sheltech Group, Envoy Legacy and Envoy Textiles Ltd, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh. In a letter of patent, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, the Minister...
FE REPORTOptimal economic performance, policy continuity, and access to resources are essential for improving the investment climate in Bangladesh. Additionally, better coordination and consultation among stakeholders, along with efforts to combat corruption, are crucial.Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh...
NAOGAON, Oct 30 (UNB): Cauliflower, a staple winter vegetable in Naogaon, is selling at nearly double the price for consumers compared to what local farmers receive, highlighting the price gap that farmers face in the market.As cauliflower gains popularity in...
TAHJIBUL ANAMCOX'S BAZAR, Oct 30: Existence of several hundred structures is at risk as the CC blocks are coming off from the island's embankment at Shahparir Dwip in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar district. Tidal water is entering the locality...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Faruque Ahmed says the board played no part in superstar all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's decision against returning to Bangladesh for his farewell Test, reports bdnews24.com.While he personally made every effort to facilitate Shakib's return, the...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has ann-ounced a 16-member partial national football team to play two FIFA International Friendlies against the Maldives, dropping captain Jamal Bhuyan, reports UNB.The Head Coach of Bangladesh National Foot-ball Team, Javier Cabrera, announced the squad on...
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 30 (AFP): Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa's mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps Wednesday on day two of the second and final Test in Chattogram.The hosts...
INDIGENOUS CHILDREN GET BICYCLES ON MTB'S SILVER JUBILEEAs part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), MTB Foundation recently distributed 'Swapno Sarathi' (The Dream Chariot) bicycles to the children of indigenous tea workers in Sylhet. The ceremony...
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The interim government will work to improve the depth of the equity market through listing of good companies including multinational ones, said Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.He spoke with journalists on Wednesday after a meeting with top brasses of the...
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British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh announced a 150 per cent interim cash dividend despite a 2.2 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 3.97 billion in the third quarter through September this year.It earned a lower profit due to...
Rizwan Rahman, a sponsor director, was elected as the vice-chairman of Eastland Insurance at its 225th board meeting on Wednesday, according to a press release.A former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2021 and 2022, Rizwan...
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Robi Axiata secured a remarkable 78 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 1.89 billion in the third quarter through September this year through efficient cost management.Lower forex loss was another major reason for the boost to the profit.The...
LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters): Global gold demand excluding over-the-counter (OTC) trading was steady year-on-year at 1,176.5 metric tons in the third quarter as higher investment activity offset reduced jewellery consumption, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Wednesday.Spot gold prices...
Oil prices rose more than 2.0 per cent on Wednesday, after Reuters reported OPEC+ could delay a planned oil production increase scheduled to take effect in December by a month or more, due to concerns about soft oil demand and...
VALENCIA, Oct 30 (Al Jazeera): At least 62 people have died in flash floods that swept through Spain's eastern region of Valencia after torrential rain, local authorities have said.Heavy storms on Tuesday triggered floods across parts of southern and eastern...
NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Al Jazeera): Climate change is raising temperatures to dangerous levels, causing more deaths and the spread of infectious diseases, while worsening drought and food security, a new report by health experts has warned.In 2023 - the...
CALI, Colombia, Oct 30 (AFP): Humanity faces an "existential crisis" caused by its rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned delegates Tuesday at a major biodiversity summit in Colombia.The 16th so-called Conference of Parties (COP16) to the...
CAIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters/AFP): A series of Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, medics said.Eight people were killed in a strike in the Salateen area of Beit Lahiya in the north, close...
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