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Narendra Modi arrives in Russia on official visit

2024-07-09 00:00:00

MOSCOW, July 08 (TASS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on an official visit, as his flight landed at Moscow's Vnukovo-2 airport, according to a TASS reporter.Exiting the plane, Modi greeted the welcoming party with the traditional Indian...

Russian missile attack kills 29, hits children’s hospital

2024-07-09 00:00:00

KYIV, July 08 (Agencies): Russia rained missiles down on cities across Ukraine in broad daylight on Monday morning, killing at least 29 civilians and badly damaging Kyiv's main children's hospital in the deadliest air strike in months, officials said.Hundreds of...

Tomorrow's Matche (2024-07-09)

2024-07-09 00:00:00

Jayasuriya replaces Silverwood as Sri Lanka head coach

2024-07-09 00:00:00

COLOMBO, July 08 (AFP): Former Sri Lanka skipper and one-time chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed Monday to replace head coach Chris Silverwood, who quit following the country's early exit from the T20 World Cup.Sri Lanka Cricket said Jayasuriya, 55,...

How England changed their penalty mentality

2024-07-09 00:00:00

DORTMUND, Germany, July 08 (Reuters): Just like the five shots confidently dispatched to beat Switzerland on Sunday (as per BST), England's conversion from one of the worst-performing countries in penalty shootouts to the current, confident unit, has nothing to do...

Barcelona set to earn millions from UEFA EURO 2024

2024-07-09 00:00:00

Up to nine FC Barcelona players participated in the UEFA EURO 2024, with several of them playing important roles in their respective national teams' campaigns. Barca have also benefitted financially from having so many players do well in the Euros....

Kylian Mbappe admits to Euro 2024 tiredness

2024-07-09 00:00:00

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has admitted to feeling tired as France struggle for form at Euro 2024, report agencies.Les Bleus have laboured through the competition and they face a crunch semi final showdown against Spain tonight (Wednesday as per...

BCB tries to ink long-term deal with Mushtaq

2024-07-09 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is keen to strike a long-term deal with spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed despite the former Pakistan legend was appointed by England Cricket Board (ECB) as their coach for the Under-19 team, reports BCB.Under the guidance...

Twin brothers drown in Naogaon pond

2024-07-09 00:00:00

NAOGAON, July 08 (UNB): Twin brothers drowned in a pond in West Chakh Bhabani village of Khelna Union of Dhamoirhat upazila of Naogaon on Sunday.The deceased children were 3 years old Laxman and Ram, twin children of Sujeet Oraon of...

Laxmipur, Rajshahi, Dinajpur road accidents kill five

2024-07-09 00:00:00

A total of five persons were killed in separate road accidents in Laxmipur, Rajshahi and Dinajpur districts on Monday, reprts agencies.Meanwhile, a serious accident was narrowly avoided on Monday when a bus overturned in South Surma upazila of Sylhet district,...

Unsold cattle turn into a bane for farmers

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-09 00:00:00

MAGURA, July 08: A large number of flattened cattle worth about Tk 1.8 billion have remained unsold in the district during the last Eid-ul-Azha, raising concern among farmers.A total of 92,891 animals were fattened before the Eid in the district...

Floods cause Tk 6.13b crop loss in Sylhet

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-07-09 00:00:00

SYLHET, July 08: The recent floods that have inundated Sylhet caused a massive loss of crops including Aus paddy, Aus seedbeds, vegetables, etc. in the region.The calamity due to onrush of hill water from the Indian state of Meghalaya coupled...

Lightning strikes on the rise

2024-07-09 00:00:00

From news reports it is evident that both the number of lightning strikes and deaths from those are increasing in the country during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. Earlier, storms and floods were the primary concerns as disasters. Now, lightning...

Challenges facing Bangladesh cricket

2024-07-09 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and its cricketers have been making unfulfilled promises to the cricket-loving nation for a considerable period. Based on their press releases, it's evident that there is significant mismanagement and a lack of coordination between BCB...

Is Dhaka worth living in?

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-07-09 00:00:00

The megacity Dhaka's livability ranking as done by the global body engaged in the task, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), has never been uplifting. Dhaka has been ranked 168th out of EIU's list of 173 cities. To many experts, the...

Time to reintroduce midday meal at schools

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-07-09 00:00:00

Iconic French military leader, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) emphasised the importance of logistics famously stating that his soldiers conquered vast tracts of Europe by "marching on their stomachs". Napoleon knew only too well the importance of a full belly. Just...

Industries reeling from persistent gas crisis

2024-07-09 00:00:00

The country that was once thought to be floating on gas is unable to make available sufficient volume of this fossil fuel to domestic consumers of various categories. The industrial consumers are worst-hit. The textile mills that need a large...

Changing of the guards at Downing Street

Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-07-09 00:00:00

The enthusiastic crowd waited patiently under the morning sun before the gate of Buckingham palace to see the daily ritual of changing of the guards that was about to take place within the premises of the historic place. Unbeknownst to...

Ensuring Cybersecurity for MSMEs

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Talks about transforming the country into a Smart one through proper digitization are becoming increasingly louder. While progressing towards that goal, it is necessary to build necessary protective shields against cyber threats. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) due to...

Rath Yatra festival

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Hindu devotees carry out a procession from Iskcon Temple in Shamibagh to celebrate Rath Yatra festival. The procession travelled to Dhakeshwari Temple in Bakshi Bazar via Shapla Chattar and Gulistan. — Photo: Focus Bangla

Boost exports, remittance, FDI to stabilise forex reserves

FE REPORT | 2024-07-08 00:00:00

The country needs to focus more on bagging increased volume of export receipts, remittance and FDI (foreign direct investment) to stabilise forex currency reserve, speakers told a seminar.Simultaneously, they said, the revenue earnings require to be enhanced further by expanding...

Refiners push to hike edible oil prices

REZAUL KARIM | 2024-07-08 00:00:00

Local refiners have frequently been pressing the government to increase edible oil prices as they are facing losses due to their international prices.They have requested the government to protect the edible oil industry through holding discussion with them urgently.The Bangladesh...

Aircraft purchase decision in 2 months

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh will finalise its decision on purchasing new aircraft within the next two months, according to Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan. The evaluation process involves proposals from US-based Boeing and European aerospace giant Airbus, reports UNB."The issue...

PM terms anti-quota protest irrational

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday dismissed the movement against the quota system in the government jobs as irrational saying it's sub-judice, reports UNB."I don't think there is any rationality for what is being done today in the name of...

Bangla blockade stalls Dhaka, chokes major highways

FE Report | 2024-07-08 00:00:00

University students and job seekers lifted their five-hour blockade of key intersections in Dhaka on Sunday evening. This action, dubbed the 'Bangla Blockade', is a campaign demanding the cancellation of the quota system in public recruitment.Before leaving, the protesters announced...

Bangladesh mkt witnesses slower expansion in June

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-07-08 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined by 6.2 points in June from the previous month to record a slower expansion at 63.9. In May, the PMI had increased by 7.9 points from April to 70.1.The PMI is an indicator...

Briefing 2024-07-08

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Prayer Timings (2024-07-08)

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Five killed in Bogura electrocution

2024-07-08 00:00:00

Five people were killed and another 37 critically injured due to electrocution during the Rath Yatra of the Hindu community in Seujgari area of Bogura town Sunday afternoon, report agencies.Four of the deceased are Alok Sarkar, 40, Atashi Rani, 40,...

Overall inflation little down, food still sees double-digit figure

FE REPORT | 2024-07-08 00:00:00

Overall inflation in Bangladesh seemingly eases a bit, with the rate down by 0.17 percentage points to 9.72 per cent in June on a point-to-point basis, according to BBS count.But food inflation remained over 10 per cent for three consecutive...