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Envisioning stage of worldwide dialogue

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Mim Binte Shahriar The 7th Jahangirnagar Model United Nations Conference 2023 (JMUN'23) officially began on September 28, 2023, organised by JUMUNA. The event started at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Youth Development and later moved to Jahangirnagar University Campus...

Shaping future leaders of Bangladesh

FE Education DESK | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

BRAC University Business Club - BIZ BEE is preparing to host a transformative event that transcends the ordinary. Mutual Trust Bank proudly presents Brainiacs 2023, co-powered by Strides Co, is a two-day symposium that promises to be more than just...

THM revolutionises tourism with ‘Greenaugurate’

Adiba Amin | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

In an event that promises to reshape the landscape of sustainable tourism, the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM), Dhaka University unveiled its visionary concept, "Greenaugurate." With the support of Community Bank and co-sponsorship from esteemed partners such as...

Reformation of business schools

Pulok Debnath | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

Almost all public universities, private universities, Bangladesh Open University, and colleges under National University, Bangladesh offer different undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes. The question is how many of these educational institutions have the required resources and plan to develop the...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been officially signed between Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, the producer of the popular

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Sesame Workshop signs MoU with WatermarkA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been officially signed between Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, the producer of the popular children's show Sisimpur, and Watermark, a leading advertising agency. The signing ceremony took place at the Sesame...

UK retailers demand action on rising crime

2023-10-05 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters): Some 88 UK retail leaders, including the bosses of Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer, have signed a letter to interior minister Suella Braverman, demanding action over rising rates of retail crime.Rising crime is increasingly becoming...

Nitol Insurance Company Limited conducted a training programme on rules, regulations, codes and guidelines of the Financial Reporting

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Nitol Insurance holds Training Programme Nitol Insurance Company Limited conducted a training programme on rules, regulations, codes and guidelines of the Financial Reporting Act at its head office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Dr. Ahamuduzzaman, Executive Director, Enforcement Division, Financial Reporting...

A workshop on 'PR in the Digital Era: How PR Professionals Can Transform' was jointly organised by Bangladesh Public Relations Association

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Workshop on "PR in the Digital Era"A workshop on 'PR in the Digital Era: How PR Professionals Can Transform' was jointly organised by Bangladesh Public Relations Association and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) with a view to educating and...

Reliance unveils multipurpose batteries for EVs

2023-10-05 00:00:00

GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 4 (Reuters): Indian oil refining giant Reliance Industries showcased its swappable and multipurpose battery storage technology for electric vehicles (EVs) on Wednesday, as it makes a big push on clean energy.Reliance, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani,...

IPDC Finance Limited and Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh (Rangs Limited) have signed an MoU recently. As per the agreement, customers

2023-10-05 00:00:00

IPDC FINANCE SIGNS MOU WITH MITSUBISHI MOTORS IPDC Finance Limited and Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh (Rangs Limited) have signed an MoU recently. As per the agreement, customers availing IPDC Auto loan to purchase vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh will enjoy the...

ICMAB signs agreement with UIU

2023-10-05 00:00:00

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) and the United International University (UIU) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) that paves the way for an innovative partnership aimed at accelerating the path to obtaining degrees in...

The 23rd meeting of the management board of Islamic Finance and Investment Foundation was held at the IFIL Head Office

2023-10-05 00:00:00

IFI Foundation meeting The 23rd meeting of the management board of Islamic Finance and Investment Foundation was held at the IFIL Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. Mostanser Billa, Chairman of the Foundation, presided over the meeting. IFIL Managing Director...

BGMEA seeks govt support to safeguard RMG sector

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Garment Manufactu-rers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called for government support and cooperation in ensuring resilience and continued growth of the readymade garment (RMG) industry amid a challenging global economic environment, reports UNB.A BGMEA delegation led by its President...

Asian shares are sharply lower, tracking a rates-driven tumble on Wall Street

2023-10-05 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Oct 4 (AP): Asian markets were sharply lower on Wednesday after Wall Street tumbled as it focused on the downside of a surprisingly strong job market: the likelihood that interest rates will stay high.US futures and oil prices edged...

Novartis' Sandoz dips on debut after lower than expected valuation

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Sandoz shares dipped on their market debut on Wednesday after the generic and biosimilar drugmaker was valued at a lower-than-expected 10.3 billion Swiss francs ($11.2 billion) in its spin-off from Swiss healthcare giant Novartis, reports Reuters.Analysts had published a wide...

BRAC Bank teams up with Ghoori Learning to enhance employee dev

FE Desk | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has integrated Ghoori Learning's skill courses into its e-learning platform ALO as part of its ongoing employee development efforts, according to a statement. Ghoori Learning is a prominent e-learning platform in the country, offering extensive learning opportunities for...

Modhumoti Bank Limited signed an agreement with Dream Square Resort on Tuesday at the bank's head office in the capital

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank Limited signed an agreement with Dream Square Resort on Tuesday at the bank's head office in the capital. In the presence of Md Shafiul Azam, managing director and CEO of Modhumoti Bank, Kamrul Hasan Khan, deputy managing director...

MTB wins Global Climate Partnership Award

FE Desk | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB) has won this year's Global Climate Partnership Award, according to a statement. Chosen by external experts from 14 applications, the private commercial bank of Bangladesh stood out for its innovative approach to linking smallholder farmers...

World's biggest bond markets hit by relentless selling

2023-10-05 00:00:00

LONDON Oct 4 (Reuters): An unrelenting selloff in world government bonds drove US 30-year Treasury yields to 5 per cent for the first time since 2007 and German 10-year yields to 3 per cent on Wednesday in moves that could...

Apex Foods slumps on DSE despite 73pc profit growth in FY23

2023-10-05 00:00:00

FE REPORTApex Foods plunged 7.23 per cent year-on-year to Tk 382.20 on Wednesday, becoming the day's top loser on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), despite reporting a 73 per cent growth in profit for FY23.An export-oriented shrimp processor, it secured...

Himadri's price gap between DSE and CSE: A curious case of manipulation

Farhan Fardaus | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

Himadri on the Dhaka bourse was more than three times costlier than on the Chittagong bourse on Wednesday. That created an unusual window of opportunity for investors to make quick profits -- just by buying shares of Himadri at a...

'Smart Bangladesh Summit' begins on Oct 5

2023-10-05 00:00:00

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate messages, on Wednesday greeted all stakeholders on the occasion of 'Smart Bangladesh Summit' that is going to be held within October 5-7 next in Dhaka, reports BSS.In his message, Mohammed...

Cap on Philippines' rice prices withdrawn

2023-10-05 00:00:00

MANILA, Oct 4 AFP: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos lifted a price ceiling on rice Wednesday, weeks after capping the cost of the staple to support poor households.In early September, Marcos set the maximum retail price of regular milled rice at...

Tesco says profits surge as costs drop

2023-10-05 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 4 AFP: Britain's largest retailer Tesco on Wednesday said half-year net profit soared on slashed costs, and forecast a further slowdown in food price inflation.Profit after tax soared to o929 million ($1.1 billion) in the six months to...

Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) congratulated Trust Bank Limited on being recognised as one of the top

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) congratulated Trust Bank Limited on being recognised as one of the top sustainable banks of 2022 by Bangladesh Bank. At a programme at the BIBM Auditorium in Dhaka recently, Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Deputy Managing...

Financing, tech and innovation needed ‘for just transition to greener economy’

2023-10-05 00:00:00

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Wednesday described financing, technology, and innovation as significant tools for the just transition to a greener economy, reports UNB.He also highlighted that the government of Bangladesh has intensified its focus on...

Teachers and teaching profession in wider context

Quazi Faruque Ahmed | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

World Teachers' Day is being observed today, October 5 in Bangladesh and many countries in all the continents, with the theme 'The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage'. The theme...

Adapting to changing workforce

2023-10-05 00:00:00

The workforce is changing rapidly, driven by technological advancements, globalisation and demographic shifts. According to a recent McKinsey study, up to 800 million jobs could be displaced by automation by 2030. Additionally, a World Economic Forum report found that a...

Taking mild quakes seriously

2023-10-05 00:00:00

Another mild quake jolted Bangladesh Monday last. The quake, measured at 5.2 magnitudes on the Richter scale, hit India's Assam and was felt in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country. Although no significant damage has been reported, experts have noted...

Making human haulers safe

Imam Hossain | 2023-10-05 00:00:00

Human hauler, locally known as leguna, is an accident-prone vehicle. Most of these modified utility vehicles are inherently flawed in terms of structural design. According to Bangladesh Road Transport Authority's engineering department, the bodies of these vehicles are made locally...