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India face South Africa in 1st Test today

2025-11-14 00:00:00

KOLKATA, Nov 13 (AFP): Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world champions South Africa on Friday in Kolkata.India's recent 2-0 sweep of West Indies took them past South...

New Zealand down West Indies to seal T20 series win

2025-11-14 00:00:00

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Nov 13 (AFP): Jacob Duffy took 4-35 as New Zealand romped to a crushing eight-wicket win in the fifth T20 international against the West Indies on Thursday to seal a 3-1 series victory.Seamer Duffy removed three batsmen...

Bangladesh suffer massive defeat to Pakistan

2025-11-14 00:00:00

As presumed Bangladesh national hockey team suffered a massive 8-2 goal defeat to strong Pakistan in the first match of three-match play off series held at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city on Thursday, reports BSS.The early breakthrough...

BPL auction to be held after 12 years

2025-11-14 00:00:00

The players' auction is set to return to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after a gap of 12 years, BPL Governing Council announced on Wednesday. Players' auction system was in place during the first two editions of the BPL (2012...

Tigers close in on innings victory

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Bangladesh tightened their grip by ending the third day on the brink of an innings victory, report agencies.The hosts declared on a commanding 587 for 7, and Ireland crumbled to 86 for 5 by stumps, still trailing by 215 runs...

Sweden's Modern Times seeking $450m IPO for India unit PlaySimple, sources say

2025-11-14 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Nov 13 (Reuters): Swedish entertainment company Modern Times Group is planning to launch a $450 million initial public offering of its Indian game developer in Mumbai, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Founded in 2014, Bengaluru-based...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK INKS DEAL WITH DEEN ISLAMIC

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Al-Arafah Islami Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Maverick Enterprise Limited (Deen Islamic), a digital Islamic platform to strengthen Islamic lifestyle solutions and enhance customer convenience. The signing ceremony took place at the bank's head office on Wednesday.The...

PUBALI BANK PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MIST

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Pubali Bank recently provided financial assistance to students of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) for their innovative project "MIST Mavirov". Pubali Bank's Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Ali...

City Bank publishes climate report following global sustainability standards

2025-11-14 00:00:00

City Bank published Climate Report 2024 in alignment with International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards, according to a press statement.The report aims to provide investors, regulators, and stakeholders with information showing how sustainability and climate-related...

ICB's losses double in July-Sept

FE REPORT | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

The state-owned Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) reported a loss of Tk 1.54 billion for the first quarter of FY26, more than double the loss incurred in the same period last year.The poor financial results came as no surprise to...

DESCO back in profit in Q1 on increased distribution margin

FE REPORT | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) secured a profit of Tk 583 million in the first quarter through September this year, marking a strong turnaround from a loss of Tk 322 million in the same quarter last year.Higher distribution revenue and...

Jamuna Oil's profit hits all-time high on margin hike, interest gains

FE REPORT | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

Jamuna Oil Company earned a record profit of Tk 6.48 billion in FY25, supported by higher sales margins and substantial income from bank deposits.The state-run oil distributor registered a 47 per cent year-on-year growth in profit for the year ended...

Stocks at their lowest in 6 months on panic sales over lockdown, margin rules

FE REPORT | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

The broad index of the Dhaka bourse experienced a loss of 122.64 points on Thursday, marking the biggest single-day fall in the last six months, following panic sales triggered by the countrywide lockdown called by the party of the ousted...

Singapore Airlines profit drop deepens on Air India losses

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Singapore Airlines on Thursday reported a sharp fall in first-half profit, hit by losses at its Indian associate Air India, higher costs and intensifying competition, reports Reuters.The airline's profit slid steeply in the second quarter to S$52 million ($40.18 million)...

BATA LAUNCHES 'SNEAKERS FOR ALL' CAMPAIGN

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Bata Bangladesh has recently launched its 'Sneakers for All' campaign, bringing together globally renowned sneaker brands under one roof to celebrate the comfort and style that define today's lifestyle. This marks the fifth edition of Bata's sneaker fest, continuing the...

Janata Bank Training course on SWIFT MX Migration in Khulna

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Deputy Managing Director of Janata Bank PLC Md. Golam Mortuza inaugurated a daylong training course titled 'SWIFT ISO 20022 (MX) Migration: Introducing pacs.008 & pacs.009', organised by Overseas Banking Department of the bank at Janata Bank Divisional Office in Khulna...

UTTARA BANK SIGNS MOU WITH NATIONAL PENSION AUTHORITY

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Uttara Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority at the conference room of the Finance Ministry at Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday. Md Mohiuddin Khan, Executive Chairman of National Pension Authority, and Md. Abul...

New committee of Sonargaon Hotel Sromik Union

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Dulal Chandra Mazumder has been elected the president of Sonargaon Hotel Sromik-O-Karmachari Union (SHSOKU) and Md. Shah Alam its general secretary.The election to the 17-member Executive Committee of SHSOKU was held at Sonargaon Hotel recently.A total of 38 candidates from...

Gold hits more than 3-week high

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Gold prices rose on Thursday to a more than three-week high on expectations the US government reopening would increase debt levels, while publication of delayed US economic data could provide more clarity on Federal Reserve interest rate policy, reports Reuters.Spot...

US House report accuses China of minerals mkt interference

2025-11-14 00:00:00

China for decades has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector and its geopolitical influence, a US House of Representatives committee said on Wednesday, reports Reuters.The allegations, contained...

Cyclist Ujjal completes expedition in the Himalayas

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Cyclist Arifur Rahman Ujjal has successfully completed an extraordinary expedition, cycling through three of the most famous and challenging trails in the Nepalese Himalayas. The expedition, named Duranta Himalaya Expedition, was sponsored by Duranta Bicycle, the leading bicycle brand in...

Oil prices tick up after steep losses in previous session

2025-11-14 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters): Oil prices edged up on Thursday, taking a break after major losses in the previous session, as investors weighed concerns about global oversupply with looming sanctions against Russia's Lukoil.Brent crude futures rose 32 cents to $63.03...

Import stagnation threatens industrial growth

2025-11-14 00:00:00

The overall import flow in Bangladesh in 2025 has remained largely stagnant compared to 2024. In figures, it is approximately 12 per cent lower than the previous year. The burden of LC settlement has not been significantly heavy either. This...

Adulteration of baby food

2025-11-14 00:00:00

Babies are the future of our nation and their proper care must be a priority. A crucial part of this care is ensuring they consume healthy foods. Today, however, unhealthy baby foods-such as formula with additives, chips, chocolates, juices and...

Empathy missing from healthcare

Shiabur Rahman | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis fly abroad every year not for leisure or business, but for treatment. From India to Thailand or Singapore or even the United States, hospitals have become familiar destinations for Bangladeshi patients seeking quality healthcare. For...

LDC graduation no guarantee for socio-economic justice

Nilratan Halder | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

Bangladesh's graduation from its least developed country (LDC) status to a developing nation has become highly contentious. While the interim government is in favour of maintaining the timeline for the graduation scheduled for November, 2026, the private sector opposes such...

Need for a unified agro-processing regulatory body

2025-11-14 00:00:00

That Bangladesh's agro-processing industry remains mired in layers of regulatory hurdles is no secret. The sector, despite its immense potential to drive export growth, rural employment, and value addition to agricultural produce, continues to struggle with a host of compliance...

From newsroom to newsfeed

Mahadi Hasan | 2025-11-14 00:00:00

There was a time when newsrooms set the rhythm of public life. The editor decided what mattered, the reporter chased the facts, and the printing press or the evening bulletin carried the collective heartbeat of a society. But that order...

Messi return 'unrealistic', says Barca chief Laporta

2025-11-13 12:00:00

BARCELONA, Nov 12 (AFP): Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic", the club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday.The 38-year-old Argentine superstar made a surprise appearance at Barca's Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night and said...

Alcaraz beats Fritz, moves within one win of year-end No. 1

2025-11-13 12:00:00

TURIN, Italy, Nov 12 (AP): Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from securing the year-ending No. 1 ranking.Alcaraz rallied past Taylor Fritz 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday at the ATP Finals and now needs to either win his final...