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Public university teachers continue work abstention

FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

With public university teachers continuing work abstention for the second consecutive day on Tuesday demanding their exclusion from the "Prottoy" scheme under the Universal Pension Scheme, the pension authority on Tuesday issued some clarifications apparently to calm the agitating teachers.The...

Payment and Settlement System Bill, 2024 passed

FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

The "Payment and Settlement System Bill, 2024" was passed in parliament on Tuesday, aiming to bring bank and non-bank payment services under a legal framework.During the discussion on the bill, the opposition and independent lawmakers opined that the banking system...

Use of Indian ports under consideration

REZAUL KARIM | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh is set to make feasibility check on potential Indian ports for rerouting exports to third countries in a change of traditional entrepots, with bilateral connectivity moves now getting in high gear.A high-powered team will visit India between 06 and...

Light rain likely today .......

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to...

American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) Board of Trustees Founder Member and Vice Chairman Nadia Anwar

2024-07-03 00:00:00

American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) Board of Trustees Founder Member and Vice Chairman Nadia Anwar inaugurating AIUB Architecture Week 2024 in the university campus recently. Institute of Architects (IAB) Former President Jalal Ahmed, and AIUB Department of Architecture Head Arefeen...

One dies of dengue----

2024-07-03 00:00:00

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours until Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 46 this year, reports UNB.During the period, 49 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever,...

Rabindra University, Bangladesh Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shah Azam presiding

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Rabindra University, Bangladesh Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shah Azam presiding over the university's first senate meeting at the Academic Building- 3 in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj recently. — Press Release

BELA issues notice to stop Ctg hill cutting

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, July 02: The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) has issued a formal notice to halt all construction activities involving hill cutting in Jamalkhan Askardighi area under Kotwali thana in the port-city.The notice, demanding justice, has been sent to...

Dhaka textile plants spewing microplastic into waterbodies

2024-07-03 00:00:00

SM Najmus SakibFashion industries in Dhaka and adjacent textile hubs are leaking microfibres into waterways and the environment, according to a new study that finds treatment plants are ineffective at removing the pollutant.This leakage poses a greater risk to the...

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office in the capital on Tuesday. — Focus Bangla

‘Maximum temp in summer may surpass 45°C by 2030’

YASIR WARDAD | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

The country's maximum temperature could surpass 45 degrees Celsius during the April-May period due to the climate change impacts, a latest study revealed on Tuesday.If the present trend persists, temperature could reach as high as 46°C by 2050, which might...

PBI unearths murder mystery of ex-MP Shamsuddoha’s wife

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Thirteen years after the murder, Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) unearthed that the wife of former MP of Savar Shamsuddoha Khan Majlish, was murdered by her daughter as she became an eyewitness to the illegal relationship of her daughter, reports...

BSF kills Indian woman suspecting Bangladeshi

2024-07-03 00:00:00

MEHERPUR, July 02 (UNB): A 64-year-old woman, who went to India from Bangladesh 30 years ago and acquired citizenship there, was shot dead allegedly by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in an area adjoining to Meherpur Sadar upazila in...

AL claims good ties with India, but fails to solve water problem

2024-07-03 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council Member Zainul Abedin Farroque said on Tuesday despite the government's claims of having excellent relations with India, the people of Bangladesh are still deprived of their fair share of water from Teesta and other common rivers...

Rohingya youth shot dead at Ukhiya camp

2024-07-03 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, July 2 (UNB): An 18-year-old Rohingya man was shot dead during a violent clash between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) at a camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar.The dead, Md Delim,...

Dhaka University (DU) teachers observed a sit-in programme at the DU Arts Building

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Dhaka University (DU) teachers observed a sit-in programme at the DU Arts Building on Tuesday as part of the movement over pension scheme inclusion. — FE Photo

BD, KSA will jointly protect migrant workers from fraud

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Foreign Minister (FM) Hasan Mahmud has said Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will work to protect Bangladeshi workers from fraud through a joint taskforce, reports UNB.He was speaking at an views-exchange meeting with expatriates at the Bangladesh...

Echoes of dotcom bubble haunt AI-driven US stock market

2024-07-03 00:00:00

NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters): A US stock rally supercharged by excitement over artificial intelligence is drawing comparisons with the dotcom bubble two decades ago, raising the question of whether prices have again been inflated by optimism over a revolutionary...

Investors already look beyond first-round French election relief

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Investors are sceptical that the relief rally after France's first-round parliamentary election can last, wary that the outlook for the country's creaking public finances will remain in focus with several political hurdles ahead, reports Reuters.The closely-watched spread French government bonds...

Vietnam finalising plan for fund to attract foreign investment

2024-07-03 00:00:00

HANOI, July 2 (Reuters): Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment is finalising a draft plan to set up a fund to help attract foreign investment and maintain the country's competitiveness, according to a ministry document reviewed by Reuters.The draft will...

Modhumoti Bank Celebrates International MSME

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank Celebrates International MSME Modhumoti Bank has recently celebrated International MSME day. On the day, the bank arranged a CMSME loan disbursement programme and open discussion session at the Mitford branch. Md. Shafiul Azam, managing director & chief executive...

MTB Foundation supports Flood Victims in Sylhet Region

2024-07-03 00:00:00

MTB Foundation supports Flood Victims in Sylhet RegionMTB Foundation, as part of its proactive emergency response towards the underprivileged community, has recently distributed relief materials to flood victims in Sylhet region, according to a press release. MTB Foundation believes that...

Each retail investor gets 11 IPO shares of Techno Drugs

FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

Each general investor will get 11 initial public offering (IPO) shares of Techno Drugs, while the non-resident Bangladeshis will receive 20 shares against submission of Tk 10,000.The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday allocated the IPO shares of the drug...

BIFC cuts loss by not receiving fresh deposits

FE REPORT | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

Trouble-ridden Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company (BIFC) showed a slight reduction in its sky-high losses in a delayed financial statement published on Tuesday. The non-bank financial institution (NBFI) disclosed financial results for 2022, which it was supposed to make public by...

ICB adopts reforms to stem bad investments

Babul Barman | 2024-07-03 00:00:00

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has reformed its portfolio management rules to avert bad investments and hold people behind them accountable "in the best interest of the institution".Until now, the country's largest investment bank, which has been criticised repeatedly...

Jewellery machinery expo begins tomorrow

2024-07-03 00:00:00

An international exhibition of jewellery machinery will begin in Dhaka on Thursday to promote technology integration in traditional jewellery-making to turn the country's gold industry into an export-oriented one, reports UNB. Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) in association with Indian partner...

Asia Pacific General Insurance chair, vice-chair re-elected

2024-07-03 00:00:00

The Board of Directors of the Asia Pacific General Insurance Company Limited has unanimously re-elected Aftabul Islam as Chairman and Kashfi Kamal as Vice-Chairman of the company for the next term.They were re-elected at a board meeting held on June...

SBI Regional Head arrives in Dhaka today

2024-07-03 00:00:00

Sushil Kumar, Regional Head (South Asia) of State Bank of India (SBI), will arrive in Dhaka today on a two-day visit to Bangladesh, says a press release. During his visit, Mr. Kumar will launch e-Remit (digital banking products) through YoNo,...

China Southern Airlines to launch Dhaka-Beijing direct flight on July 15

2024-07-03 00:00:00

China Southern Airlines is set to launch a direct flight route from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dhaka, starting on July 15, in response to growing demand for travel between China and Bangladesh.The flight will be operated twice weekly, on...

NATIONAL LIFE INS APPROVES 38PC CASH DIVIDEND

2024-07-03 00:00:00

NATIONAL LIFE INS APPROVES 38PC CASH DIVIDENDThe 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of National Life Insurance Co. Ltd. was held virtually on Sunday. Morshed Alam, MP, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Directors Matiur Rahman, ASM Mainuddin Monem,...