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Hasan Mahmud urges world leaders to act on climate finance

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on Saturday called on world leaders to introduce an integrated, universal and inclusive international financial mechanism to meet the rising cost of addressing climate change effects, reports UNB.The minister made the call while addressing...

Dengue situation improving as only one more dies

2023-12-03 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe dengue situation was showing a sign of improvement as a single death was reported in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning. During the period 605 patients were hospitalised with the disease.With the latest daily count, the death...

Improved rail link with NW in 2027

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2023-12-03 00:00:00

The rail network with the country's north-western region is likely to improve with speed, time and number of train operations in 2027.With this end in view, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) has set a target to start building the 162-kilometre second...

Guardians under the banner of Shacheton Avivabok Samaj formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Guardians under the banner of Shacheton Avivabok Samaj formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Saturday, demanding cancellation of the new textbook curriculum on Saturday — FE photo

BNP faction resorts to arson attacks, as many of its leaders join polls

2023-12-03 00:00:00

A faction of BNP, the major opposition political party - instead of participating - has resorted to burning private and public properties, blockades, hartals, and are boycotting the upcoming election although many of its own leaders are participating, the Ministry...

26th anniv of CHT Peace Treaty observed

2023-12-03 00:00:00

The 26th anniversary of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord was observed on Saturday, reports UNB. Different programmes was organised in the three hilly districts, marking the anniversary of the peace treaty.President Abdul Shahabuddin Ahmed and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...

No scope of polls campaign before Dec 18: EC

2023-12-03 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) has said there is scope of carrying out election campaign in favor of any aspirant before December 18 as there is no opportunity for anyone to be candidate legally before the day, report agencies."The campaigning period...

Two DCs transferred as per EC's decision

2023-12-03 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) has asked the Ministry of Public Administration to withdraw the deputy commissioners (DC) of Mymensingh and to transfer the Sunamganj DC ahead of the 12th national parliamentary elections billed for January 7, reports UNB.The EC took...

BNP failed to distract people from polls by hartal, blockade: Quader

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said his party has full trust in all decisions of the Election Commission (EC), report agencies."The Election Commission (EC) is now completely independent. The Election Commission now has the authority to collect...

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held 'Annual Risk Management Conference' on Saturday virtually. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ISLAMI BANK CONFERENCEIslami Bank Bangladesh PLC held 'Annual Risk Management Conference' on Saturday virtually. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, addressed the conference as the chief guest while Additional Managing Directors Muhammad Qaisar Ali, JQM Habibullah...

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Chattogram Branch Council, held a daylong conference

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICMAB Conference The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Chattogram Branch Council, held a daylong conference on 'Present Scenario of Bangladesh Economy & Ways to Become A Trillion Dollar Economy' at a hotel in Chattogram on Friday....

Union Bank adds 'PLC' to its name, replacing 'Ltd'

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Union Bank Limited, a Shariah-based bank, has been renamed Union Bank PLC, says a press release. Bangladesh Bank has granted the approval for the change in the registered name of the bank, according to a circular of the central bank,...

BGMEA supports Simon Project

2023-12-03 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced its support for the Simon Project, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the Simon Institute based in London, UK.The Simon Project, jointly funded by Associated British Foods and the German Development...

Green Delta Insurance emerged as the winner in four categories at the 4th Emerging Asia Insurance

2023-12-03 00:00:00

GREEN DELTA WINS EMERGING ASIA INSURANCE AWARDS Green Delta Insurance emerged as the winner in four categories at the 4th Emerging Asia Insurance Awards 2023 organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce recently. The categories include 'Best General Insurance Company-Bangladesh',...

ICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADR: Review of ICC

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICCB workshop on Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADRICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADR: Review of ICC Arbitration & DOCDEX Cases' on Saturday. ICC Bangladesh Vice President & CEO of Standard...

Asia spot LNG prices fall to 7-week low on tepid demand

2023-12-03 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week to a 7-week low despite cold weather, as demand remains muted and global supply conditions ease after recent maintenance and geopolitical tensions.The average LNG price for...

US issues fresh sanctions over shipment of Russian oil above price cap

2023-12-03 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters): The United States on Friday imposed additional sanctions related to the price cap on Russian oil, targeting three entities and three oil tankers as Washington seeks to close loopholes in the mechanism designed to punish Moscow...

Record gold prices add to post-festival lull in India demand

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Physical gold dealers in India were forced to offer steeper discounts this week as record high prices accelerated a post-festival slowdown in demand, with the rise in local prices hurting activity in other Asian hubs as well, reports Reuters.Indian dealers...

Philippines allows import of 21,000 tonnes of onions

2023-12-03 00:00:00

MANILA, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Philippines' farm ministry said on Friday it will issue permits allowing the private sector to import as much as 21,000 tonnes of fresh onions to prevent prices from rising.The ministry said imports will ensure ample...

US lays out plan at COP 28 to slash methane from oil and gas

2023-12-03 00:00:00

DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Biden administration on Saturday unveiled final rules aimed at cracking down on US oil and gas industry releases of methane, part of a global plan to rein in emissions that contribute to climate change.The rules,...

Marufa, Rabeya named in WPL auction list

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Women's team cricketers Marufa Akter and Rabeya Khan have registered their name in the Women's Premier League (WPL) draft, report agencies. The The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday that 165 players registered for...

NZ's captain Southee refuses to blame WC fatigue for BD Test loss

2023-12-03 00:00:00

SYLHET, Bangladesh, Dec 02 (AFP): New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in India for his side's defeat in the first Test of a two-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet...

We had belief that we would win this Test: Tigers’ captain Shanto

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the interim Test skipper, said his team had the belief that they could beat New Zealand following a 150-run win on Saturday which gave Bangladesh their maiden Test win against New Zealand at home, reports Cricbuzz. The...

Khulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Chairman of Mongla Port Authority Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali

2023-12-03 00:00:00

73rd founding anniversary of the Mongla PortKhulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Chairman of Mongla Port Authority Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali release balloons at a programme marking the 73rd founding anniversary of the Mongla Port on Friday.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICAB and Apollo Hospitals Group-India sign MoUA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and the Apollo Hospitals Group-India, at CA Bhaban in the city. Shubhashish Bose, CEO of ICAB, and...

Kale Logistics official meets SCB Chairman

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Chairman of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) Md Rezaul Karim held a meeting with Mr. Krrish, Assistant Vice President of Kale Logistics Solutions Private Limited, Maharashtra, India, at the SCB conference room on Thursday. They discussed single-window solution for the...

The renovated Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal was inaugurated

2023-12-03 00:00:00

BERGER RENOVATES BALAKA EXECUTIVE LOUNGE AT AIRPORT The renovated Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal was inaugurated on Thursday. Berger Design Studio, the avant-garde arm of Berger Paints, has revamped the sprawling 10,000-square-foot Balaka Executive Lounge on...

US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits

2023-12-03 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Biden administration on Friday issued-long awaited guidance that will limit Chinese content in batteries eligible for electric vehicle tax credits starting next year.In a win for automakers, the US Treasury will temporarily exempt some trace...

News in Brief -2023-12-03)

2023-12-03 00:00:00

KCC distributes sewing machines among distressed womenKHULNA, Dec 2, 2023 (BSS): Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque on Saturday distributed 97 electric sewing machines among 97 distressed women as the chief guest. Aiming for Socio-Economic Development, the...

Rangpur farmers eye bumper Aman yield

2023-12-03 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Dec02 (BSS): Farmers are expecting a bumper production of Aman rice this season as harvest of the major cereal crop continues in full swing with excellent yield rate making them happy in Rangpur agriculture region.Officials of the Department of...