FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh Tuesday reported 16 more deaths, including 14 from Dhaka, in the Aedes-borne dengue fever.A record 2,418 new cases were also registered across the country the same day.With the latest figures, the total fatalities climbed to 201, including Dhaka's 162,...
YASIR WARDAD | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Scanty rainfall in Bangladesh during this monsoon severely affects both Aman and Aus farming, foreboding a fall in the rain-fed staple production at a time of global food-security concern.The Aman variety of rice contributes 38 per cent and Aus 7.0-8.0...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions in the next 24 from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at...
Bangladesh has recorded 83 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,044,131, reports bdnews24.com.The death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,469 over the 24-hour period, according to the latest government data...
ROME, July 25 ( UNB): Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) for expanding and improving school feeding programme for the country's primary school students.The agreement was inked in an event attended by Foreign Minister AK...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a status quo till August 3 this year upon the proceedings of a case filed against Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, also chairman of Grameen Telecom, and three others...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the bodies concerned to prepare a list of the persons who have illegally occupied railways' land in different districts of the country and submit it in the court within 30 days. The Railways Secretary...
S M Nazia Sultana, a senior assistant secretary of the Commerce Ministry, died of dengue infection at a city hospital on Tuesday, reports UNB.She breathed her last while undergoing treatment at BIRDEM hospital this morning, said Haidar Ali, public relations...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
After nine months of suspension, train movement between Dhaka and Narayanganj will resume on August 1.Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujon disclosed this while briefing journalists at Narayanganj's Chashara station after visiting the track on Tuesday.The Bangladesh Railway (BR) suspended the...
In the presence of Prime Minister's security affairs adviser Major General (retd) Tariq Ahmed Siddique, Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Chief of Air Staff Sheikh Abdul Hannan adoring rank badge to newly appointed Chief of Naval...
European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore called on State Minister of Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam in the city on Tuesday — PID
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
Beneficiaries under the mandatory insurance coverage for outbound migrant workers received Tk 372 million against their claims until June this year, official data shows.The government introduced insurance for outbound workers in 2019 though Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC). The state-owned JBC...
Ashraful Alam, better known as Hero Alam, registered a general diary (GD) Monday night after he allegedly received a death threat on the phone, reports UNB.Hero Alam filed the GD with Hatirjheel police station around 11:30 pm, said Abdul Quadir,...
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday assured the visiting European Union (EU) delegation that the upcoming general election would be free, fair and without violence, reports BSS."The election will be held as per the country's constitution in a free,...
The United States has reiterated that they support everyone's right to freely exercise their role in a democratic society, reports UNB."We oppose any restrictions on human rights," US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller told the journalist during a regular...
In the light of the Cabinet Division's national programmes, the government has chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the 48th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day at national level on...
Trashing the ruling party's allegation of 'stockpiling arms along the border', BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir on Tuesday said it's a fresh plot to foil the anti-government movement and Thursday's grand rally, reports UNB. "They (govt) have started a...
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the ruling party, along with all pro-liberation forces, will begin its campaign in September-October to win the next parliamentary election under the leadership of party president Sheikh Hasina, reports BSS."Our...
UK's FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday as mining stocks advanced after Beijing pledged to step up policy support for the Chinese economy, while consumer staples major Unilever gained after beating quarterly sales estimates, reports Reuters.The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose...
Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday in response to higher oil prices and strong earnings, although the Abu Dhabi index bucked the trend, reports Reuters.Saudi Arabia's benchmark index gained 0.6 per cent, led...
TOKYO, July 25 (AFP): Tokyo's blue-chip shares fell on Tuesday as investors adjusted their positions ahead of key interest-rate decisions by international central bankers along with earnings announcements from major businesses.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.06 percent, or 18.43...
BENGALURU, July 25 (Reuters): Indian shares were little changed on Tuesday as a slide in consumer stocks offset the uptick in metal stocks, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.The Nifty 50 index settled 0.04 per cent higher at...
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters): Global shares rose on Tuesday, lifted by a rally in Asia, where the yuan bounced after China pledged to step up support for its sputtering economy, while evidence of a slowdown in European growth dented the...
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters): TikTok is planning to launch in early August an e-commerce platform to sell China-made goods in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plan.The short-video app is seeking...
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 (AFP): The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for global growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the first quarter and a strong labor market, the lender said Tuesday.But...
Karmasangsthan Bank opened Mathbaria Branch in Pirojpur on Monday. Dr Md Rustum Ali Faraji, MP, was present as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony while Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Md Sayedul Islam and Managing...
GPH Ispat Limited and Evercare Hospital Dhaka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday. Under the MoU, GPH employees can avail privileged services and discounts for themselves and their dependants. Sharmin Sultan, Chief People Officer of GPH Ispat, and...
AB Bank Limited opened a sub-branch at Burichang, Cumilla, on Tuesday. The sub-branch is located at Office Road, Takwa Plaza, Burichang. Tarique Afzal, President and Managing Director of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch through videoconferencing from the bank's head office....
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
A commissioner of the securities regulator has provided assurance of the soon-to-be-established commodity exchange (CX), which will feature non-delivery cash settlements for three commodities.The assurance was given during a workshop titled "Commodity Exchange: Prospects and Challenges" held at the Bangladesh...
FE REPORT | 2023-07-26 00:00:00
The net profit of United Commercial Bank (UCB) declined by 44 per cent year-on-year to Tk 517 million in the April-June quarter this year, mainly due to higher interest expenses on deposits and borrowings.The private lender's consolidated profit was Tk...
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