BRAC Bank has contributed to the establishment of an oxygen plant at the new premises of Kidney Foundation Sylhet, reinforcing its commitment to the healthcare sector, says a statement. This initiative complements the bank's unique and inclusive health initiative, "BRAC...
The country's leading air-conditioner brand 'Walton' has launched the world's most environment-friendly models of ecOzone series AC. These new model ACs uses R290 gas which is a class A3 natural hydrocarbon refrigerant with a low environmental impact. In Bangladesh, only...
The interim government is considering the issuance of additional bonds to address the Bangladesh Power Development Board's (BPDB) mounting unpaid dues to private power producers. This move aims to ease the financial strain on independent power producers (IPPs) and stabilize...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Standard Bank and Exim Bank have received Bangladesh Bank's approval to raise Tk 6 billion in total by issuing subordinated bonds for strengthening their Tier-II capital base under Basel-III norms.The central bank has given no objection certificate (NOC) to Standard...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
The DSE Brokers Association (DBA) of Bangladesh demanded a special task force to overhaul the country's moribund capital market.The primary and secondary market does not have the capacity to attract people's savings and transform them into investments. The Dhaka Stock...
In recent years, digital screens have become integral to modern life, used for communication, work, and entertainment. Once predominantly the domain of adults, screen usage now includes a growing number of young children. The proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and laptops...
Syed Mansur Hashim | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Environment, forest and climate change adviser to the government has instructed the city's super shops not to use polythene bags but arrange for the biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternative. The environment advisor is well known nationally and internationally for her...
Wasi Ahmed | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
The directive of the interim government to halt use of poly bags in the super shops looks like a first step in materialising the mandatory jute packaging law that seemingly lost its urgency despite sporadic moves to enforce it in...
As the first ever visit by any foreign diplomats to Bangladesh following the political changeover at its helm, a high-powered multi-agency U.S. delegation met the leaders of the interim government headed by Chief Adviser Dr Yunus on September 15 last....
M. Rokonuzzaman | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Although debt-driven infrastructure development through giving contracts to foreign firms, expansion of exports through incentives, growth of domestic firms through protection, and alleged cronyism have increased Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP), there have been questions about sustainability and equitability. Hence,...
ACCRA, Sept 17 (Reuters): Ghana has lost more than a third of its 2023/24 cocoa output to smuggling, a top official from the cocoa marketing board (Cocobod) told Reuters, as low local prices and payment delays push some farmers to...
US solar industry jobs rose 6 per cent last year to nearly 280,000, their highest level ever, according to an annual study known as the National Solar Jobs Census published on Monday by the nonprofit Interstate Renewable Energy Council, reports...
Gold prices eased on Tuesday after scaling an all-time high while all eyes were on the US interest rate decision that traders are betting may start with an outsized cut, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent at $2,572.20 per...
Oil prices held steady on Tuesday in choppy trade as the focus turned to the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting that concludes on Wednesday, while fears of weaker demand in China curbed gains, reports Reuters.Prices saw some support from prospects...
SOFIA NOOR | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
No matter how weird it may sound, the taste of restaurants is a dealmaker when it comes to making a good impression. The presence of photogenic, social media-acclaimed varieties of dining and the presence of food-centric services nonchalant about the...
NUSRAT MUNIA | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Kidney disease is often referred to as a 'silent disease' due to its lack of noticeable early symptoms, making it difficult for individuals to realize when their kidneys may not be functioning properly. Only 10% of people with kidney disease...
IFTEKHARUL ISLAM | 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Most university students' rooms worldwide have a key characteristic: messy rooms with books, clothes, and other belongings everywhere, reflecting the chaotic lifestyle of students. Many young men, especially bachelors, struggle to maintain a clean and organized living space alone or...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-09-16 12:00:00
A multibillionaire tycoon in Singapore is found a minnow in Bangladesh as tax sleuths find his local asset coming to only 2.52 per cent of his second-home wealth. Taxmen's initial finding reveals that Aziz Khan, rated as the 43rd billionaire...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-16 12:00:00
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought support from the United States for his post-uprising government in rebuilding the country through vital reforms and repatriating siphoned-off assets.The head of interim government sought the assistance when a high-powered US delegation met...
RAJSHAHI, Sept 154 (BSS): A court here on Sunday put Jubo League leader Jahirul Islam Rubel on a 5-day remand over allegations of shooting at protesters during the anti-discrimination student movement on August 5, 2024.Judge of Metropolitan Magistrate Court-1 Faisal...
Approximately Tk 9.0 million (Tk 90 lakh), including both official and personal funds, was lost during the vandalism and looting that took place in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on August 05, reports UNB.This figure was revealed during a meeting held...
CHATTOGRAM, Sep 15 (UNB): Though the government had set September 03 as the deadline to surrender licenced firearms three former Awami League (AL) lawmakers and other AL leaders in Chattogram have not yet deposited those.The former MPs are Mostafizur Rahman...
Awami League (AL) on Sunday issued some instructions to its leaders and workers urging them to earn public trust and not to be misled by any provocative social media post, reports UNB."The first step is to stand by the grassroots....
A Dhaka court here on Sunday placed former public administration minister Farhad Hossain on a five-day remand in garment worker Rubel murder case filed with the Adabor police station, reports BSS.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM), Dhaka Md Sanaullah passed the...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the current labour unrest in the country's industrial belts was created at the signal of the allies of fascism, REPORTS unb."So far there are clear signals from the allies of...
Amid incessant downpour, passengers being carried in an unfit bus by fixing plastic sheets to its windows that have no glasses. The picture was snapped from the capital's Ray Shaheb Bazar area on Sunday — FE photo
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Mymensingh divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Day...
Professor A B M Obaidul Islam of Dhaka University's physics department on Sunday joined as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Bangladesh Open University (BOU), reports BSS.The newly appointed VC took charge on Sunday at the university's Gazipur campus.After joining the university,...
The water level of the rivers in Dhaka, Barisal and Khulna divisions may increase during 24 hours from 09:00 am on Sunday, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), reports UNB.However, the water of all the major rivers...
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has directed the District Administrators to take measures to protect the peace and order of the shrines across the country, reports UNB.The order has been given in the letter issued by the ministry on Sunday.According...
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