Ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh, Yousef SY Ramadan, has said the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gives a sense of optimism for the Palestinians to be independent after 75 years of struggle, reports UNB."It's the first...
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 01 (UNB): A female student of the University of Chittagong (CU) has reported sexual harassment by a teacher.A written complaint was lodged with the university authorities concerned of the on Wednesday, said Prof Jerin Akter, head of anti-sexual...
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said move has been taken to make the Speedy Trial Act permanent but it is not to suppress any group or political party reports UNB."The enforcement of the Speedy Trial Act to maintain law and order...
Health experts at a webinar have said there is no alternative to ensuring trans-fat-free food to safeguard public health as Bangladesh ranks among the countries with the highest burden of deaths from trans-fat induced heart diseases, reports UNB.They also voiced...
Saima Wazed took charge as Regional Director for World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region for the next five years on Thursday, report agencies.She was nominated to lead the Region by Member countries of WHO South-East Asia at the Regional Committee...
FE REPORTThe United Kingdom and France have assured Bangladesh of continued cooperation in its journey towards development amid ongoing economic challenges.Finance minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali said this to the media as the ambassadors of the two countries met him...
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim devotees converge on the bank of the Turag River in Tongi to attend the first phase of Biswa Ijtema that begins today (Friday). The picture was snapped on Thursday — Focus Bangla
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Thursday filed a charge-sheet against Grameen Telecom Chairman Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed for embezzling Tk 252.2 million from the fund reserved for the workers.Investigation Officer of the case, Gulshan Anwar...
LAFARGEHOLCIM HOLDS TECHNICAL SEMINAR LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd (LHBL) organised a technical seminar titled 'Green Architecture as Social Change Maker' in the city recently. LHBL CEO Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Commercial Director Amit Agarwal, and Head of Technical Service Fakhruddin Mohammad Khan...
WASHINGTON, Feb 01 (AFP): The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight meeting, while indicating it was moving toward future cuts-but probably not before May at the earliest.The Fed confirmed in a statement...
On the occasion of the birthday of Sayem Sobhan Anvir, managing director (MD) of Bashundhara Group, one lakh 33 thousand orphans and madrasa students were entertained across the country on Wednesday, says a press release. The Bashundhara Group MD has...
CITIZENS BANK HOLDS ANNUAL MANAGERS' CONFERENCECitizens Bank PLC held its 'Annual Managers' Conference' at its head office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Towfika Aftab, Chairperson of the bank, was present as the chief guest while Mohammad Masoom, Managing Director & CEO,...
BKash offers discount coupon and instant cash back on purchasing books through bKash payment at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair started on Thursday. Besides, bKash would collect books from readers-writers-publishers to distribute to the libraries for underprivileged children and readers...
Social Islami Bank awardes brilliant studentsSocial Islami Bank awarded the children of the bank's employees for their brilliant results in SSC, HSC & equivalent examinations in 2022 in Khulna recently. Zafar Alam, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was...
In efforts to ensure a successful and prosperous future for students, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) of the STS Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited.The MoU was signed at the Berger House in the...
Bangladeshi company CartonCraft Limited is going to invest US$ 2.51 million to set up a Packaging and Accessories manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), reports BSS.Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) signed an agreement with the company to...
PUBALI BANK OPENS BANKING BOOTH AT AUSTPubali Bank PLC has inaugurated a banking booth on the campus of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) for expansion of Bangla QR under the 'Cashless Bangladesh' initiative of Bangladesh Bank. AUST Vice...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has convened a panel of judges to boost innovation across its agricultural research, said a press release. By forming a jury board, the bank is leveraging specialist opinions from across different fields of agriculture in an attempt...
FE REPORT South Korea expressed on Thursday its interest in collaborating with Bangladesh to facilitate the production of its domestically branded automobiles.Park Young-sik, the South Korean Ambassador in Dhaka, conveyed this enthusiasm during a meeting with Industries Minister Nurul Majid...
Tesla, opens new tab will hold a shareholder vote to transfer its state of incorporation to Texas from Delaware, CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday, days after a judge invalidated his $56 billion pay package at the electric vehicle (EV)...
Dhaka Bank held a school banking campaign at Motijheel Government Boys' High School in Dhaka recently to encourage the habit of savings from an early age. The bank's Managing Director and CEO Emranul Huq joined it as the chief guest,...
NCC Bank has launched a Multi-Currency VISA Debit Card. Chairman of the bank Md Abul Bashar, Vice-Chairman Sohela Hossain, Chairman of the executive committee SM Abu Mohsin, Chairman of the risk management committee Md Nurun Newaz, Director Amjadul Ferdous Chowdhury,...
NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters): A financial product that enables banks to shed risk from loan portfolios is gaining more popularity among lenders in the United States, with investors and lawyers devising new structures to broaden its appeal.In deals known...
Wells Fargo, an American multinational financial company, has extended balance sheet support to Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) in the form of a trade loan of $20 million, according to a press release issued on Thursday. This transaction not only marks...
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Confidence Cement is going to suspend the operation of its ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant for foreign currency crisis.In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the company said its board of directors had decided to stop production of the RMC plant...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-02 00:00:00
IDLC Finance has received the final approval from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) for opening an Islamic financing wing to diversify its operations.Now, it will be able to run Shariah-compliant business under 'Islamic Finance Window' through all its branches, according to...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-02 00:00:00
GPH Ispat returned to profit in the second quarter through December 2023 from losses in the same quarter a year before, supported by higher sales coupled with falling raw materials prices in the global market.The steel maker also reaped the...
Dhaka's public transport system, the lifeline of countless lower and middle-class residents, currently operates in a dire state, causing immense daily struggle for its users. The absence of designated bus stops, haphazard route adherence, and mid-road halts create relentless traffic...
When access to an array of gadgets is easy, it highly important to ensure holistic wellness and development of the young generation through an active lifestyle.Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial for fostering wellness and an active lifestyle. Such...
Zahid Huq | 2024-02-02 00:00:00
The central bank of late is talking loudly about the impending reform of the country's banking sector, which has been long overdue. Bangladesh Bank governor Abdur Rauf Talukder during a meeting with the managing directors of banks in Dhaka on...
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