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BNP senior leader Selima Rahman speaking at a rally organised by the Bangladesh Nagorik Odhikar

2024-02-18 00:00:00

BNP senior leader Selima Rahman speaking at a rally organised by the Bangladesh Nagorik Odhikar Andolon in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Extremism was born in BNP's hands: Quader

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that BNP is an extremist party as it had carried out many evil activities in the past, reports BSS."Extremism was born at the hands...

BRAC Bank has recently organised a two-day Branch Managers' Convention with a focus on enhancing

2024-02-18 00:00:00

BRAC BANK HOLDS BRANCH MANAGERS' CONVENTION BRAC Bank has recently organised a two-day Branch Managers' Convention with a focus on enhancing customer experience. All Branch and Sub-branch Managers, Business Heads and senior officials gathered at the annual meet to strategize...

Dilshad Ahmed appointed as Independent Director of Peoples Insurance Company

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Dilshad Ahmed has been appointed as an Independent Director of Peoples Insurance Company Limited, says a press release. His selection came during the 431st board meeting of the company on Saturday.Mr. Dilshad, who completed his post-graduate degree in applied mathematics...

Ctg Int'l IT Fair kicks off

Our Correspondent | 2024-02-18 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17: A three-day Chittagong International IT Fair began at the World Trade Centre (WTC) of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in the port city on Saturday. State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed...

AirArabia plans to expand business in Bangladesh: Group CEO

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Terming Bangladesh as a key route, Adel Abdullah Ali, Group CEO of the largest middle eastern low-cost carrier AirArabia, has said his airline is planning to expand business here being optimistic to see its aviation growth, reports BSS."The current trend...

BYD plans new EV plant in Mexico

2024-02-18 00:00:00

China's BYD Co Ltd will set up a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the company's Mexico head, as the EV maker aims to establish an export hub to the United States, reports Reuters.BYD,...

Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised an 'Agent Banking Business Development Conference'

2024-02-18 00:00:00

AGENT BANKING CONFERENCE OF ISLAMI BANKJashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised an 'Agent Banking Business Development Conference' and workshop on 'Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing' at Sheikh Hasina Software Park (IT Park) on Saturday. Mohammed Monirul...

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Mastercard have recently launched innovative financial products,

2024-02-18 00:00:00

UCB MASTERCARD WORLD CREDIT CARD LAUNCHED United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Mastercard have recently launched innovative financial products, including UCB Mastercard World credit card. The partnership marks a momentous milestone in the banking industry, providing cardholders with an unparalleled...

Securing survey data timely, integrating responses identified as challenges

2024-02-18 00:00:00

FE REPORT Securing survey data within expected timeline and incorporating responses from firms operating in informal economy are some of the challenges in implementing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), according to Dr M Masrur Reaz, chairman and CEO of Policy Exchange...

Int'l Fire Safety and Security Expo begins

2024-02-18 00:00:00

The three-day Inter-national Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024 began on Saturday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital with the aim of reducing the risk and damage of any disaster, reports BSS.The international exhibition is being organised...

Bangladesh's largest-selling handset brand, Symphony Mobile, has reached the milestone of 130 million

2024-02-18 00:00:00

SYMPHONY MOBILE CELEBRATES 130 MILLION USERS Bangladesh's largest-selling handset brand, Symphony Mobile, has reached the milestone of 130 million subscribers. Md Jahid of Madhabpasha village of Barisal became the 130 millionth customer of Symphony Mobile by purchasing a Symphony Z60...

Bond licences, customs policy need review for sustainable RMG

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Speakers at a seminar and book launching programme emphasised customs, bond licence policy review along with the labour force recruitment issues for sustainable development in the readymade garment sector of Bangladesh, reports UNB.They were speaking at a seminar on 'RMG...

High-flying Nvidia's earnings could test US stock market's AI dreams

2024-02-18 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters): Next week's earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia, opens new tab could prove a gut check for one of the market's hottest names, and for the artificial intelligence fever that has helped power gains for US...

Mercantile Bank donated fertiliser and seeds of Mung Bean at Kalaiya in Patuakhali. A good deal of fertiliser

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank donated fertiliser and seeds of Mung Bean at Kalaiya in Patuakhali. A good deal of fertiliser and seeds were distributed among farmers of Kalaiya, Daspara, Dhulia, Kalisuri, Bauphal, Najirpur, Boga, Naomala, Madanpura, Kanakdia, Surjomoni, Keshobpur, Kachipara, Adabaria &...

EXIM Bank holds 'Annual business development conference - 2024' on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Md. Nazrul Islam Mazumder

2024-02-18 00:00:00

EXIM Bank holds 'Annual business development conference - 2024' on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Md. Nazrul Islam Mazumder was present as chief guest and Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Feroz Hossain presided over the conference at the Exim Bank's...

Eastern Bank will offer home loans to customers for purchasing property from Tropical Homes, a real estate

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Eastern Bank will offer home loans to customers for purchasing property from Tropical Homes, a real estate company. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and head of retail and SME banking of EBL, and Brigadier General Md. Wahidul Islam Talukder (Retd), executive...

22 cos to be relegated to Z category for poor performance

FE Report | 2024-02-18 00:00:00

At least 22 companies will be downgraded to junk category today (Sunday) for reasons including negative retained earnings surpassing the amount of paid-up capital.Of the companies, three will be transferred from 'A' category and the remaining 19 from 'B' category.The...

Listing effective way to boost tax revenue, despite incentive for public cos; Survey

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Mohammad Mufazzal Companies have been found as paying a higher tax after listing in the stock market, compared to what they paid as non-listed firms, though there is a tax incentive for public entities. The ICB Capital Management dug it...

Coloured cauliflower cultivation gains popularity in Naogaon

2024-02-18 00:00:00

NAOGAON, Feb 17 (UNB): The cultivation of coloured cauliflower has been gaining popularity among farmers in Naogaon as it is easy to grow and they earn good profit at low cost.Cultivating yellow and purple cauliflower successfully Jalal Hossain, a farmer...

Gaibandha people walk thru rail bridges, risking life

2024-02-18 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTGAIBANDHA, Feb 17: Local people have to walk through two railway bridges in Badiyakhali area under Sadar upazila of the district amid a risk of fatal accident to go to their destinations every day.They have demanded construction of a...

Tangail, Gaibandha, Panchagarh road accidents kill four

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Four persons were killed in separate road accidents in Tangail, Gaibandha and Panchagarh districts on Saturday, report agencies.In Tangail, a woman and his son were killed being hit by a bus in Jhawaile area under Gopalpur upazila of the district...

Full-swing Boro farming underway in Khulna, Satkhira, Pabna, Gopalganj

2024-02-18 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTSFarmers in Khulna, Satkhira, Pabna and Gopalganj districts are passing their days busy transplanting Boro paddy seedlings in their fields.Our Correspondent from Khulna reports: The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has set a target to bring a total of...

Potential Mbappe arrival excites Madrid fans after PSG decision

2024-02-18 00:00:00

MADRID, Feb 16 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe seems to be edging towards a Real Madrid move, with excitement already building in the Spanish capital.The 25-year-old France captain informed PSG officials he intends to leave in the summer at...

Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shameem, BP, OSP, BAM, ndc, psc posing with the winners

2024-02-18 00:00:00

Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shameem, BP, OSP, BAM, ndc, psc posing with the winners of the Square Golf Tournament 2024 at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka Cantonment in the city on Friday. Executive Director...

Records tumble as Australia crush South Africa in one-off women's Test

2024-02-18 00:00:00

PERTH, Australia, Feb 17 (AFP): Australia thumped South Africa by an innings and 284 runs Saturday in the first-ever women's Test between the two countries, which saw records tumble.Having beaten the hosts for the first time in ODIs and T20s...

Barishal past Sylhet in a high-scoring BPL match

2024-02-18 00:00:00

West Indies recruit Kyle Mayers came up with a stellar allround performance in his first match in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as Fortune Barishal bolstered playoffs hopes, cruising Sylhet Strikers past by 18 runs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium...

Not every new company is a startup and that's alright

Sakib Mahmud | 2024-02-18 00:00:00

In the age of Shark Tank and Tech Unicorns, where every fledgling company is hailed as the next big thing, it seems we've concocted a special category just for them: ‘startups’. Although in some cases what may sometimes seem like...

Highlights from Bangladesh Youth Photography Exhibit Season 2

Tanvin Kayes | 2024-02-18 00:00:00

The 'Bangladesh Youth Photography Exhibit Season 2' concluded with resounding success, marking it as the premier photography and artwork event of the year. Held at the Liberation War Museum Bangladesh, the exhibition showcased seven diverse segments, including photography, cinematography, short...

The road to IRO

Sheikh Hasin Abrar | 2024-02-18 00:00:00

At the 25th International Robotics Olympiad (IRO), the Bangladesh team proudly seized 15 medals, showcasing its prowess on the global stage. Among the standout teams, Team Aficionados of Bangladesh distinguished themselves, presenting a unique and substantial presence that highlighted the...