JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
Deep deflation in China offers Bangladesh prospect of economic reflation with cheaper imports, particularly of capital goods.Bangladesh being heavily dependent on imports from the world's second-largest economy, lower import costs are believed to provide it some relief on the overall...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh's tax intelligence moved to dig out data on former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury's wealth from the UK property-licensing authority to claim tax on it as the current hunt for siphoned-off assets gets going. Armed with provisions of the Income...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
Overall imports stay subdued, with over 5.0-percent fall in the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal, under the hangover of recent austerity and businesses' 'wait-and-see posture' following political unrest.The deposed government had adopted a tightfisted stance on import amid...
ATHENS, Oct 13 (Reuters): Greece has set more ambitious targets for expanding solar and wind power to cut greenhouse emissions by 2030 under a revised energy and climate plan presented on Friday.Athens will aim for an 82 per cent share...
LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell last week amid limited demand for November deliveries and as supply concerns related to Hurricane Francine's impact on US LNG facilities eased.The average LNG price for October delivery...
The International Mone-tary Fund on Friday approved measures that will reduce its members' borrowing costs by about $1.2 billion annually, the fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, reports Reuters."The approved measures will lower IMF borrowing costs for members by 36%,...
NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters): The health of the US consumer moves into the spotlight next week, with investors watching corporate earnings reports and retail sales data for further confirmation of the economic resilience that has boosted equity markets this...
LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters): Banking supervisors should ensure that individual entities of global banks have sufficient liquidity rather than just monitoring risks at group-level, the Bank for International Settlements, said on Friday in research on last year's banking turmoil.In a...
NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters): Google has asked a California federal judge to pause his sweeping court order requiring it to open up its app store Play to greater competition.In a court filing on Friday night, Google said US District...
ROME, Oct 13 (Reuters): Giorgio Armani, the founder of the eponymous Italian fashion brand, said in an interview published on Sunday that he plans to retire within the next two or three years.Armani is 90 years old and has so...
HANOI, Oct 13 (Reuters): Vietnam and China signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture cooperation to cross-border QR code payments on Sunday, during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit to Hanoi, as the two neighbours seek to boost ties.China is Vietnam's...
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, or FBCCI, has inspected the Karwan Bazar kitchen market in Dhaka, aiming to stabilise the prices of essential commodities, maintain supply chains, and curb market syndicates, reports bdnews24.com.The FBCCI's market monitoring...
The 55th World Standards Day will be observed in the country today (Monday), an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of standards for goods and services worldwide.This year, the theme of the day is 'Our Shared Vision...
BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Evercare Hospital to provide collection services to Evercare Hospital. The technology-enabled smart banking services will enable Evercare to improve the transaction efficiency of the Accounts & Finance Division of the hospital. A. K....
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has announced a special culinary event, 'The Local Culinary Heritage of Bangladesh', to celebrate the rich and diverse flavours of Bangladeshi cuisine. The event, which began on October 9 and will continue up to October...
BRAC Bank organised a health awareness programme in Chattogram in collaboration with Apollo Imperial Hospitals for its valued customers. The event, a joint initiative of the bank's TARA and Premium Banking segments, was held at the hospital recently.Attended by around...
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 13 (BSS): Bir Protik Faruk E Azam, the adviser to the liberation war affairs and disaster management ministries, said that the old tradition and glory of the country's largest wholesale market Khatunganj must be restored.The adviser made the...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
E-commerce transactions through cards across the country saw a substantial increase in August, indicating a growing personal preference among consumers for online shopping.This uptrend reflects people's passion for purchasing items online for its comfort, convenience and affordability as it saves...
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct 13 (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.The 39-year-old superstar was...
SHANGHAI, Oct 13 (Reuters): Novak Djokovic's bid to add a 100th singles title to his trophy cabinet on Sunday was dashed after he was beaten 7-6(4) 6-3 by world number one Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday.The...
MULTAN, Pakistan, Oct 13, 2024 (Agencies): Pakistan dropped a number of players including Babar Azam on Sunday as it rung in the changes for the remaining two Test matches against England after suffering a historic innings and 47 runs defeat...
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct 13 (AFP): Openers Maia Bouchier and Danni Wyatt-Hodge put on an unbeaten century partnership as England hammered debutants Scotland by 10 wickets at the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday.England restricted Scotland to 109-6 in...
Bangladesh star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is set to return home to play his final Test match in Mirpur, starting October 21, amid growing protests against him, reports UNB.However, concerns about his safety linger for this connection with the previous...
RAJSHAHI, Oct 13 (BSS): Speakers at a post-rally discussion unanimously underscored on Sunday the need for enhancing public awareness and befitting training to protect the life, livelihood and resources of vulnerable people across the country. They viewed that the rate...
NATORE, Oct 13 (UNB): A 60-year-old man was hacked to death allegedly by his rival over a disputed land in Baraigram upazila of Natore district on Sunday.The deceased was Torab Ali. His rival Md Rana was seriously injured.According to locals,...
BOGURA, Oct 13 (UNB): A woman and her cousin, who were going to Gaibandha to attend the funeral of the woman's mother, was killed and another injured when a truck ran over them at Bhabanipur in Sherpur upazila of Bogura...
SHERPUR, Oct 13 (UNB): The recent floods in Sherpur, a northern district of Bangladesh, have caused extensive losses amounting to about Tk six billion (600 crore) in the agriculture and fisheries sectors, according to official sources.They said roads and other...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
KHULNA, Oct 13: Latika Roy of Aushkhali village under Batiaghata upazila of the district is a perfect example of the success for a hardworking person.She is a budding farmer from whom anyone can learn. Latika became a full-fledged farmer by...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-10-14 00:00:00
A total of 532 tonnes (or 0.532 million kg) of hilsa fish including 36 tonnes (or 36,000 kg) on Saturday night has been exported to India through Benapole port in eleven days on the occasion of Durga Puja. Meanwhile, due...
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