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Bluesign hosts seminar on sustainability

2024-03-10 00:00:00

Bluesign, the global total solution provider for a sustainable textile production, in collaboration with the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI) organised a seminar titled 'Digital Product Passport (DPP) with bluesign Roadmap' at a city hotel recently, says a...

BRAC Bank, MicroSave sign MoU

2024-03-10 00:00:00

BRAC Bank and MicroSave, a global consulting firm specialising in market-led solutions for financial services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing digital financial inclusion in the country. Syed Abdul Momen, deputy managing director and head...

REHAB's new committee takes charge

2024-03-10 00:00:00

The newly-elected office- bearers of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) took charge for the next two years at a function in the capital on Saturday.The new committee, led by its president M Wahiduzzaman and senior vice...

BSEC to set guidelines for listing of auditors

FE REPORT | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

The stock market watchdog is formulating guidelines for enlistment of audit firms and auditors that will be allowed to inspect listed companies. As of now, there are no guidelines, said Mohammad Rezaul Karim, spokesperson and executive director of the Bangladesh...

From Ltd to PLC: Why are cos so reluctant for the change?

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

Publicly-traded companies are in difficulty to comply with the government's instruction to adopt the status as Public Limited Company (PLC). They are obliged to pay Tk 50,000 each to each stock exchange for changing into PLC from Ltd entity, despite...

Educating community about managing a lifelong ailment

Farhin Islam | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, often remains overlooked in health discussions, yet its impact on individuals and families is profound. WANA, soon to be known as the Bangladesh Thalassemia Patients and Parents' Welfare Association, stands as a beacon of support...

Empowering working women beyond corporate peripheries in Bangladesh

MAISHA ZAahir | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

In our fight for gender equality and economic inclusion, we must talk about the often-overlooked women who work in the shadows of corporate landscapes and white-collar fields. These women, whether tending to households or labouring in the grit of manufacturing...

Valuing children's mental wellbeing

Zarin Zeba Khan | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

In the shadow of the Covid-19 lockdown, the city's true nature surfaced, revealing a dark side marked by a disturbing rise in child abuse. The headlines screamed the harsh reality: 5,203 reported child abuse cases in four years, claiming the...

Australian farmers rip out millions of vines amid wine glut

2024-03-10 00:00:00

GRIFFITH, Australia, Mar 9 (Reuters): Millions of vines are being destroyed in Australia and tens of millions more must be pulled up to rein in overproduction that has crushed grape prices and threatens the livelihoods of growers and wine makers.Falling...

US soybean exports under scrutiny amid worst sales run in years

2024-03-10 00:00:00

NAPERVILLE, Illinois, Mar 9 (Reuters): Last week's US soybean export sales exceeded all trade expectations for the first time since November, but that is not at all representative of how little interest international buyers have expressed of late.The US Department...

Ivory Coast to maintain cocoa farmgate price levels

2024-03-10 00:00:00

ABIDJAN/ACCRA, Mar 9 (Reuters): Top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana will keep farmgate prices unchanged for their respective mid-crop and light crop harvests despite current record global price levels, sources within their marketing bodies told Reuters on Friday.Poor main...

India's wheat, rapeseed ravaged by rain just before harvesting

2024-03-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Mar 9 (Reuters): Untimely rainfall and hailstorms have battered winter-sown crops, including wheat, rapeseed, and chickpeas in India's main producing areas, delaying harvesting, industry and government officials told Reuters.Adverse weather could limit growth in wheat production and complicate the...

Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium

2024-03-10 00:00:00

LONDON/DUBAI, Mar 9 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' national oil companies plan to extract lithium from brine in their oilfields, in line with efforts to diversify their economies and profit from the shift to electric vehicles (EVs),...

No concrete bridge for 20,000 inhabitants in Feni, Noakhali for over 22 yrs

2024-03-10 00:00:00

FENI, Mar 09 (UNB): About 20,000 residents of Sonagazi upazila of Feni and Companiganj upazila of Noakhali district are in distress as no concrete bridge has been constructed over the Chhoto Feni River at Kazirhat since it collapsed 22 years...

Baral Vidya Niketan teaches kids in natural surroundings

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

PABNA, Mar 09: Children at a school in Pabna are learning in natural environment, through building environmental awareness, amid laughter and joy, and taking the earthy scent.Windowless classrooms have light so the learners can easily see trees, birds, rain, nature...

Many river stations closed in Gaibandha

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-03-10 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Mar 09: Gaibandha is a riverine district where there are 165 chars. But, many riverbank ghats and business establishments have been closed due to lack of navigability in the Brahmaputra channel.So, the income of the people of various professions,...

News in Brief-(2024-03-10)

2024-03-10 00:00:00

Cambodia earns new world recordfor largest 'bridal carry'PHNOM PENH, Mar 09: Hundreds of Cambodians braved sticky tropical heat to set an unusual new world record: for the most people performing a "bridal carry" at the same time. Late on Friday,...

Iran arrests two women for public dancing

2024-03-10 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Mar 09 (AFP): Two young women were arrested in Tehran after the publication of a video in which they danced to celebrate the coming of the Persian New Year, Iranian media said Saturday.The clip of the two women hip...

Houthis set off explosions ahead of S'pore-flagged vessel in Gulf of Aden

2024-03-10 00:00:00

DUBAI, Mar 09 (AP): An attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Friday set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said.The attack targeted the bulk carrier Propel Fortune, which continued on its way, according...

Indian troops to exit Maldives

2024-03-10 00:00:00

MALE, Mar 09 (BBC): India is set to pull its first batch of military personnel from the Maldives on Sunday as the island nation moves closer to China. The phased withdrawal of about 80 Indian troops must meet a May...

Indonesia to open probe

2024-03-10 00:00:00

JAKARTA, Mar 09 (AFP): Indonesia's transport ministry said Saturday it would open a probe into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent flight.A pilot and co-pilot were simultaneously asleep...

Erdogan says Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace summit

2024-03-10 00:00:00

ISTANBUL, Mar 09 (AFP/Reuters): President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said that Turkey was ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.NATO member Turkey has sought to maintain good relations with its two Black Sea neighbours Moscow and Kyiv...

No 'compromise' in Gaza truce talks: Hamas

2024-03-10 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, Mar 09 (AFP/BBC): Hamas's armed wing said Friday there would be no compromise on the movement's demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza to secure the release of hostages seized in the October 7 attack."Our top priority to reach a...

Klopp, Guardiola set for Premier League last dance with title at stake

2024-03-10 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL, Mar 09 (AFP): Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola face off for the final time in the Premier League on Sunday with the title on the line for two coaches who have defined an era in English football.Klopp's Liverpool lead...

Chairman of Rupali Bank PLC Kazi Sanaul Hoq inaugurating 40th Annual Sports Competition

2024-03-10 00:00:00

Chairman of Rupali Bank PLC Kazi Sanaul Hoq inaugurating the 40th Annual Sports Competition of the bank at the Dhaka University central playground in the city on Saturday. Director Rukhsana Hasin, Independent Director Md. Rafiqul Alam and Managing Director &...

Henry, Latham keep New Zealand alive

2024-03-10 00:00:00

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Mar 09 (AFP): A timely return to form by New Zealand opener Tom Latham hauled the Black Caps back into the second Test against Australia Saturday as they overhauled a 94-run deficit to lead by 40 at...

Anderson becomes first pacer to take 700 Test wickets

2024-03-10 00:00:00

DHARAMSALA, India, Mar 09 (Agencies): England's James Anderson on Saturday took his 700th Test wicket, become the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets.He has become just the third bowler in world cricket to achieve the landmark. The 41-year-old...

Bangladesh face India in final today

2024-03-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh U-16 national women football team will face India again in final match of SAFF U-16 Women's Championship scheduled held at ANFA Complex in Kathmandu, Nepal, today (Sunday) reports BSS.The match will kick off at 3.15 pm (BST).Bangladesh and India...

India complete 4-1 series rout with innings win against England

2024-03-10 00:00:00

DHARAMSALA, India, Mar 09 (AFP): Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul in his landmark 100th Test as India hammered England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth match to seal the series 4-1 on Saturday.England's James Anderson reached...

Thushara's hat-trick foils Tigers' hopes of T20 series victory against Lanka

2024-03-10 00:00:00

SYLHET, Bangladesh, Mar 09 (AFP): Nuwan Thushara grabbed a maiden over hat-trick and finished 5-20 while Kusal Mendis hit a career-best 86 to help Sri Lanka pummel Bangladesh in Saturday's Twenty20 series decider.Bangladesh were bowled out for 146 in the...