UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk is committed to supporting the Interim Government and people of Bangladesh in a successful transition that strengthens the protection of human rights, says a spokesperson. A team will visit Dhaka soon to...
Through the third Voice of Global South Summit 2024, interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited foreign friends to visit Dhaka soon, stressing that otherwise they may miss something important, reports UNB."Much of Dhaka has turned into the...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
The country's steelmakers on Saturday urged the interim government to take pragmatic steps with an eye to eliminating complications related to tariff on the import of machinery and raw materials.Business leaders at a meeting of the apex trade body, the...
Masrur Reaz declines BSEC chief offer After three days of discussions, Dr M Masrur Reaz on Saturday announced with regret that he was "unable" to accept the proposal to become chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) --...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Export cargo handling at private inland container depots (ICDs) in Chattogram went into overdrive after the government fell, as the depots rushed to clear the backlogs and desperate businesses sought to meet shipping deadlines.In the first fifteen days of August,...
The Ministry of Health has said that Bangladesh is on high alert for mpox (previously monkeypox), an infectious disease which has spread across various countries, particularly in Central Africa, reports UNB.The disease, which leads to symptoms such as pain, swollen...
Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sued in two more cases over killings in the recent anti-quota protests, reports UNB. In Chattogram, Sheikh Hasina and former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, along with 32 other Awami League leaders...
Bangladesh has decided to pay for the treatment of those injured during the violence surrounding the quota reform movement, reports bdnews24.com.As such, the Health Services Division has directed private medical college hospitals, private hospitals and clinics not to collect bills...
Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus said on Saturday that the financial system should be designed to unleash entrepreneurship and creativity, while social business banks can be encouraged to be created for solving problems such as...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Foreign development funding seemed falling as three major financiers made no aid commitment in the last fiscal under the past government, leaving their-aided projects in slow lane. Officials said Saturday China, India and Russia didn't make any aid commitment in...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Rakin Ahmed, son of Major-General Shakil Ahmed, slain during the Pilkhana massacre with army officers and civilians in a mutiny of Bangladesh's paramilitary unit that guards the country's border, alleged that Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and Sheikh Selim...
Purbasha Prithvi | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
For innumerable youths worldwide, the University of Oxford is the pinnacle of academic achievement - a centuries-old institution that combines history, status, and intellectual pursuit. To stroll the ancient halls of Oxford is to enter the dreams of individuals seeking...
Aniqa Tasnim Hossain and Sumaiya Nusrat | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Have you ever asked yourself if, in the last two weeks, you felt like you'd be better off dead or had thoughts of hurting yourself? Or if you felt down, depressed, or hopeless? These are tough questions, but they are...
Tazrian Iqbal | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
The student quota movement of 2024 demonstrated that an establishment so out of touch with the rest of the population and seemingly with little empathy for their predicaments could not continue to govern. Evidently, a system where commotion reigned supreme...
POCHAMPALLI, Tamil Nadu, Aug 17 (Reuters): Indian electric vehicle maker Ola Electric Mobility launched a new series of motorcycles on Thursday, days after it went public, expanding into an untapped segment in the world's largest two-wheeler market.India's electric two-wheelers are...
OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, Aug 17: Chinese and Pakistani onion varieties have come to wholesale markets at Khatunganj and Chaktai in the port city.Traders said Chinese onion is being sold wholesale at Tk 80 per kg while Pakistani onion at Tk 60...
FE ReportGlobal right groups on Thursday called upon international fashion brands to continue their long-term commitment to Bangladesh to help secure the country's democratic and economic future. They also requested to ensure payments of workers' regular salaries for the months...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2024-08-18 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Aug 17: Work on the ongoing water treatment project of the Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) is likely to be completed in the current year.As work is coming on fine, production at the 60-million-litre capacity Bhandal Jhuri...
TORONTO, Aug 17 (Reuters): Three of Canada's largest banks, driven by domestic growth, have soared in the stock market this year on a spate of acquisitions, while lenders with global ambitions have sagged on rising costs in foreign markets.Shares of...
FE REPORTAfter three days of discussions, Dr M Masrur Reaz on Saturday announced with regret that he was "unable" to accept the proposal to become chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) -- a position the finance ministry...
US investors cut their equity fund holdings and boosted safer positions in the seven days to August 14 amid persistent concerns over an economic slowdown and recent market volatility, reports Reuters.Investors withdrew a net $8.92 billion from US equity funds...
The capital market experienced a vibrant week, fuelled by investor optimism spurred by recent change in government and a shift in the leadership of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).Stock market analyst Professor Abu Ahmed emphasised the critical role...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has indicated that it might collaborate with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include cricket in the Youth Olympics in 2030, according to Cricbuzz. This basis of the ICC assertion stems from the Government of...
Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team confirmed the Top End T20 series semifinal after edging Perth Scorchers by three wickets in a thrilling contest at Darwin on Saturday, reports BSS.The victory helped HP move to the third spot in the points...
Bangladesh have received a blow ahead of the two-match Test series against Pakistan with their regular opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy ruled out due to groin injury. Bangladesh cricket Bard (BCB) is yet to announce any replacement for Mahmudul."We have received...
HABIGANJ, Aug 17 (UNB): Traders and residents of Harashpur railway station in Madhabpur of Habiganj were reportedly attacked and looted.The incident took place on Friday afternoon when a group of assailants attacked the traders and residents of the Harashpur railway...
KHAGRACHHARI, Aug 17 (bdnews24.com): Heavy rain has triggered landslides that have cut off Khagrachhari from Dhaka and Chattogram. Many vehicles are stuck on either side of the road due to the incident. However, no casualties have been reported.The landslides occurred...
OUR CORRESPONDENTKHULNA, Aug 17: The people of the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) are suffering much as most ward commissioner offices have been vandalised during the anti-quota student movement.Valuables, including chairs, tables, doors and windows, of the offices of ward 6,...
OUR CORRESPONDENTPABNA, Aug 17: Export of pure chhana (a kind of milk product) and butter from Pabna region to 15 countries of the world including Canada, England, USA, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Kuwait is now playing a remarkable role in...
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has achieved a significant milestone for Bangladesh, creating a new chapter in its history. The movement that was initially started with the focus on eradicating discrimination in government job recruitment culminated in one for reforming the...
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