FARHAN FARDAUS | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
The stock market watchdog has decided to make a list of facilitators to help organise annual general meetings (AGM) and extraordinary general meetings (EGMs) with transparency -- offline and online.Publicly-listed companies in the country are required to conduct AGMs and...
BERLIN, Feb 14 (Reuters): German direct investment in China rose by 4.3 per cent to a record high of 11.9 billion euros ($12.7 billion) last year and also increased as a share of the country's overall investment abroad, official Bundesbank...
TOKYO, Feb 14 (AFP): Japan's Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday but trimmed its PlayStation 5 unit's sales target, with the flagship console currently in its fourth year on the market.The conglomerate now predicts a full-year net...
LONDON, Feb 14 (AFP): Britain's annual inflation rate remained unchanged in January from the previous month, confounding expectations for an acceleration, official data showed on Wednesday.The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) stood at 4.0 per cent last month, the Office for...
DUBAI/NEW DELHI, Feb 14 (Reuters): India and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed an agreement on a trade corridor that aims to connect Europe with India through parts of the Middle East by sea and rail, an ambitious plan...
Green Delta Insurance has signed an agreement with Waadaa Insure on Tuesday. Under the agreement, Green Delta's retail insurance products will be offered to the customers of Waadaa Insure platform. The products include micro health insurance, accidental insurance, travel insurance...
Trust Bank has recently signed an agreement with bKash Ltd. on the use of Trust Bank Corporate Payment portal for online payment solution. The Payment portal offers integrated services that enable users to execute banking transactions more efficiently. After performing...
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) organised its Quarterly (Jan-March 2024) Luncheon Meeting at its Motijheel office in Dhaka on Wednesday. State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu was present as the chief guest. Representatives from various...
NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters): Technology company Nokia on Wednesday unveiled an AI-powered tool that generates messages for industrial workers, including warnings about faulty machinery based on real-time data and recommended ways to boost factory output.The tool, "MX Workmate", will...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
The government is set to launch a month-long sales drive of essential items for around 10 million low-income families countrywide tomorrow (Thursday) ahead of the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, sources said.Currently, the state-run trading enterprise, Trading Corporation of Bangladesh...
The Pashchimanchal Gas Company Limited (PGCL), will suspend gas supply to four districts in northern Bangladesh for a total of 60 hours, reports bdnews24.com.The supply will be closed today (Thursday) from 8:00 pm for pipeline repairs, the company said in...
A K M Monirul Hoque has been unanimously re-elected the chairman of Nitol Insurance Company Limited at the 171st Board Meeting of the company held recently, says a statement. Zobair Humayun Khandaker was also re-elected the vice-chairman of the company.Monirul...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Citing potential misuse of bonded warehouses and health risks, stakeholders have opposed a move to import white fish from Europe and Africa for processing and re-export to Russia and Europe, officials said. The Department of Fisheries on Wednesday formed a...
Gold prices extended declines on Wednesday, languishing below the key $2,000-per-ounce mark, pressured by a stronger-than-expected US inflation report that caused investors to pull back on bets of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.1 per...
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited Managing Director Md Harunur Rashid Mollah distributed warm cloths among the destitute at the head office of the company in the city on Wednesday. High officials of the company and leaders of Officers...
DPDC Nari Kalyan Samity organised a simple ceremony to welcome the season of spring at Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) on Wednesday. On the occasion, Samity members greeted DPDC Managing Director Abdullah Noman with a bouquet.
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak said the country is not reliant on anyone for exporting garment products, as the nation has forged its own path in the global market amid competition, report agencies."Our garment products have a huge...
US officials confirm rare human case ofbubonic plague transmitted by catLOS ANGELES, Feb 14: Officials in the US state of Oregon have said they are dealing with a rare human case of bubonic plague that was likely transmitted by a...
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 14 (AFP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lamented Tuesday the emphasis placed by some governments on buying weapons at the cost of policies tackling global warming and hunger."It is distressing to see governments spending heavily on arms, while...
CAIRO, Feb 14 (AP): Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage-release deal, officials said Tuesday, as negotiations went on and Israel threatened to expand its offensive to Gaza's southern edge, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have...
CRIMEA, Feb 14 (BBC/Reuters): A big Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, has sunk off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Ukraine's armed forces. Powerful explosions were heard early on Wednesday, according to local social media, which suggested the...
Alex Carey has taken a world record-equalling eight catches in an innings for South Australia in their domestic one-day cup win over Queensland, according to the British daily newspaper The Daily Mail.It was the 32-year-old Test wicketkeeper's first 50-over game...
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Feb 14 (AFP): Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test.New Zealand's batting succumbed to...
RAJKOT, India, Feb 14 (Reuters): A severely depleted India will do everything they can to try and deny England captain Ben Stokes a victory in his 100th Test when the teams clash in the third match of the five-Test series...
Opener Tamim Iqbal blasted a 45 ball-71 to help Fortune Barishal secure a comfortable 27-run win over Durdanto Dhaka in their ninth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday, reports BSS.The...
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's dominance in ICC ODI all-rounder rankings came to an end finally when Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi replaced him as new No.1 after smashing a century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, report agencies.Prior...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, Feb 14: Horse carts are the only reliable means for transportation in char areas of Gaibandha district as roads have not got a complete facelift in the remote localities.Sources said the people of four upazilas in Gaibandha surrounded by...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Feb 14: Cox's Bazart sea beach, longest of its kind in the world, witnessed a bustling flow of visitors on February 14, the first day of spring and Valentine's Day. On this occasion, the entire tourist town and...
Medications play a crucial role in treating illnesses, offering both beneficial and harmful side effects. When used appropriately, they yield positive results, but misuse can lead to severe harm, sometimes even death. Unfortunately, this mistake is becoming increasingly common among...
We often discuss environmental pollution without giving due attention to soil pollution, despite soil being an integral part of the ecosystem. Soil pollution poses a significant challenge today, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh, where our lives and livelihoods are...
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