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PM keen to create more scopes for women in every sector: Nasrul Hamid

2024-03-09 00:00:00

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is keen to create more scopeswomem in every sector, reports UNB."This is her agenda. So, you should not consider it as opportunity for women...

Uncertainty looms over SCBA election results

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

An uncertainty has been created about vote counting and publication of result of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election though voters exercised their franchise amid peaceful atmosphere on Wednesday and Thursday last. Such situation arose as some outsiders launched...

Different organisations formed a human chain marking International Women's Day

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Different organisations formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club in the city on Friday, marking the International Women's Day — FE Photo

Biman operates all-woman int’l flight

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines authority operated an international flight entirely by women crew for the first time on Friday in honor of International Women's Day.According to a press release issued by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the pilot, first officer, cabin crew, and...

Bakshiganj municipality polls today

2024-03-09 00:00:00

JAMALPUR, Mar 8 (BSS): Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations to hold the Bakshiganj municipality polls in a peaceful atmosphere here today (Saturday).District Election Officer and Returning Officer Mohammad Shaniazzaman Talukdar said all preparations have been taken to hold...

JS Speaker meets French President

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury paid a courtesy call on French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on March 7, reports BSS.The Speaker met the President there on the occasion of the 'Women Speakers Summit' organised by the...

Quader returns home today from S'pore

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader will leave Singapore today for Dhaka after a routine health check-up at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, reports UNB.A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the minister will land at Hazrat...

Youths urged to raise voice against big carbon emitters

2024-03-09 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, March 08 (BSS): Responsive role of the youths and the students in particular is vital to raise voice against the big carbon emitters to protect the region, particularly in its vast Barind tract, from the adverse impact of climate...

Govt's ministers mocking people already hit hard by price surge

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan said on Friday the government's ministers are mocking the country's people when they are plunged into trouble due to skyrocketing prices of essential commodities. Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan made...

Candidature to be cancelled if evidence of black money found

2024-03-09 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, Mar 08 (UNB): Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana has said that if there is found any evidence of using black money in the by-election to Sirajganj Zila Parishad, candidature of the accused contestant/s will be cancelled.The Election Commissioner came up...

Historic 7 March observed in BD missions abroad

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh missions abroad have observed the historic day of 7th March, recalling the epoch-making speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman that fired up the Bengali nation to fight and win the independence of Bangladesh in 1971,...

Women should not face discrimination: Fakhrul

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called upon everyone to work sincerely for the development of women. On the eve of International Women's Day on March 8, he wished all women around the world happy, prosperous,...

IMF to support new programme for Pakistan

2024-03-09 00:00:00

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will support formulating a new economic programme for Pakistan if its new government asks for one, a spokesperson said on Friday, and added that the fund encourages fair resolution of all electoral disputes, reports Reuters.Pakistan's...

WEAB celebrates Women's Day

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEAB) organised a Women's Day celebration programme at Pragati Training Institute in the city on Wednesday. CEO of Pragati Insurance Limited Syed Sehab Ullah Al Manjur, WEAB Member & Deputy Managing Director of Pragati Insurance...

BD, Nordic countries to step up cooperation for greener future

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Nordic countries have pledged to join hands with Bangladesh to strengthen collaboration for a greener and more resilient future, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said on Thursday, reports UNB.Commending the Nordic nations for their exemplary commitment...

Dhaka urges Dubai to ease visa for BD workers

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to simplify the visa procedure for Bangladeshi workers in all categories, as well as facilitate the transfer of work permits from one employer to another, reports BSS.He made the...

ICB greeted Md. Khurshid Alam and Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Md. Abul Hossain, Managing Director of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), recently greeted Md. Khurshid Alam, Executive Director, and Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Chief Economist, on their appointment as Deputy Governors of Bangladesh Bank.

BIA honoured Members of Parliament from insurance background at a function

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) honoured Members of Parliament (MPs) from the insurance background at a function in the city recently. State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu is receiving a crest from BIA President Sheikh Kabir Hossain at the function.

Women entrepreneurship growing, but gender gap in credit access persists

2024-03-09 00:00:00

While the number of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh has risen, they continue to face challenges in securing loans in the small and medium enterprises sector, reports bdnews24.com.To meet Bangladesh Bank's loan disbursement goals for women, the volume of loans granted...

Asian stocks draw massive foreign funds on China's reforms, AI surge

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Foreign investors poured substantial money into Asian equities in February amid a rebound in Chinese stocks following Beijing's rollout of reform measures and a surge in technology shares, driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, reports Reuters.Data from stock exchanges...

CAPM Unit Fund NAV declared

2024-03-09 00:00:00

CAPM Company Limited has declared the Net Asset Value (NAV) of CAPM Unit Fund, says a statement. The total NAV of CAPM Unit Fund stood at Tk 117,183,399.86 on the basis of cost price and Tk 106,238,248.64 on the basis...

BRAC BANK OPENS WOMEN-LED AGENT BANKING NETWORK

2024-03-09 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has opened 12 new TARA Agent Banking outlets, led by women, in nine districts across the country, marking a significant milestone in the bank's commitment to promoting financial inclusion and women's empowerment in the banking sector under its...

Navana Pharma to build generic production unit

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Navana Pharmaceuticals has decided to construct a 5-storied fully GMP compliant generic production unit with an initial investment of Tk 1.45 billion.The board of directors has also decided to revise the use of IPO proceeds partially and extend the time...

Tk 119b wiped out from DSE market-cap

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Stocks saw a massive fall this week, extending the losing streak for a fourth straight week as withdrawal of 'floor price' prompted jittery investors to dump mostly large-cap shares. As a result, about Tk 119 billion has been wiped out...

Wheat firms but set for second weekly loss on lacklustre demand

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Chicago wheat inched higher on Friday, with short-covering supporting prices after recent declines, although the market is on track for a second week of losses on lack of demand and plentiful global supplies.Corn is poised for a third week of...

BPDB Chairman Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman paid rich tribute to Father of the Nation

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Chairman Engr. Md Mahbubur Rahman paid rich tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman with due dignity. He placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabondhu...

Adeffi expands service with Innovative OOH Advertising

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Adeffi, an out-of-home (OOH) advertising company in the country, has announced significant expansion of its services into India, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Adeffi offers to showcase ad campaigns of businesses from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand. This platform specializes...

Gold eyes best week in five months ahead of US jobs data

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Gold prices were poised for their biggest weekly jump in five months on Friday, hovering near a historic high, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks cemented mid-year rate cut bets, ahead of a key jobs report later in the...

Oil prices rise as world's top consumers boost demand

2024-03-09 00:00:00

Oil prices rose on Friday, driven by growing demand in the world's biggest consumers, the United States and China, while the U.S. Federal Reserve gave a positive signal on the possibility of rate cuts, reports Reuters.Brent crude futures were up...

Health Minister urges scientists to help build Smart Bangladesh

FE REPORT | 2024-03-09 00:00:00

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samantal Lal Sen urged on Friday the country's scientists to help build a 'Smart Bangladesh'."There is no alternative to the progress of science. The government has given priority to scientific research so that the...