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Pragmatic plan for development projects

2023-07-21 00:00:00

The directive of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the relevant authorities late last week for preparation of development projects in line with the current prices of construction materials and currency exchange rates is, in effect, a forewarning against flawed...

Social costs of economic migration

Afsan Chowdhury | 2023-07-21 00:00:00

There are several kinds of migration but economic migration dominates in Bangladesh. People migrate in order to survive economically in internal migration. And in external migration they do so to improve their standard of living. Early migration of Sylhetis to...

Prayer Timings (2023-07-20)

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Russia exit from grain deal worsens global food security: IMF

2023-07-20 00:00:00

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said Russia's exit from a deal allowing Ukrainian exports via the Black Sea worsens the global food security outlook and risks adding to food inflation, especially for low-income countries, reports Reuters.An IMF spokesperson said...

Winning leader meets fresh obstacles in PM bid

2023-07-20 00:00:00

BANGKOK, July 19 (Reuters): The leader of Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party met fresh obstacles in his prime ministerial bid on Wednesday, as a court suspended him as a lawmaker and rivals successfully scuttled his re-nomination in parliament.US-educated liberal Pita...

Three-day training on economic analysis kicks off in city

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

A three-day training programme on economic analysis kicked off in the city on Tuesday.International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organised the training programme at the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) secretariat. The Bill &...

Central Hospital doctor Mili gets bail

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Wednesday granted bail to Central Hospital's physician Maksuda Farida Akhter Mili in a case filed on charge of neglect of duty that led to the deaths of a newborn and its mother. Judge of the Additional...

WASA implementing sewerage system in Ctg

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 19: The Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is implementing the sewerage- system project to solve the sewage-disposal problems in the port city.The sewerage treatment plant will be set up on 165 acres of land in Halishahar...

BD's child labour increases by 4.54pc in 10 years

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh's child labour has increased by 4.54 per cent to 1.77 million in 10 years, official data showed on Wednesday.Despite the upswing, the number of hazardous child labourers dropped to 1.068 million in 2022 from 1.280 million in 2013, according...

12 countries, EU condemn attack on Hero Alam

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Twelve countries and the European Union on Wednesday condemned the attack on Dhaka-17 constituency candidate Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, during the election day.The by-election took place on July 17.Violence has no place in the democratic process, they...

Traffic comes to a standstill on the U-loop at Merul Badda

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Traffic comes to a standstill on the U-loop at Merul Badda in the capital as two major parties stage demonstrations in several parts of the city on Wednesday, the second day of their programmes. — FE photo

Diplomats 'overreacting' to Bangladesh incidents, says Foreign Minister

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday came down heavily on a section of Dhaka-stationed diplomats apparently for their "overreaction" to the incidents in Bangladesh.While talking to reporters at the foreign ministry Wednesday, he said that the attack on...

Denmark offers $1.3b investment in offshore wind energy

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Denmark expressed its keenness to invest US$1.3 billion for the generation of offshore wind energy in Bangladesh, the country's outgoing ambassador Winnie Estrup Petersen said on Wednesday.The ambassador made the offer while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh...

Bangladesh may lose 1.7pc GDP yearly by 2037: Report

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh may lose 1.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually by 2037 if it fails to adapt to the effects of a 3°C global warming, said a new report on Wednesday.In addition, in the long run, GDP may...

Trade bodies fear human catastrophe due to axing BSGI

FE DESK | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Business leaders have expressed their deep concern about a possible disruption in smooth supply of wheat due to Russia's decision to axe the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) from Monday last."The discontinuation of BSGI will not only cause man-made human...

Growth ramped up to 6.0pc for FY23

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Policy support and export rebound lifted Bangladesh's economic growth in the past fiscal higher than the Asian Development Bank had predicted. The Bank now puts the rate at 6.0 per cent.The revised gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the just-past...

Spot suppliers forewarn of stopping LNG supply

M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

At least two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers have given Petrobangla three working days to clear their unpaid bills totalling around US$113 million or face supply halt, said sources. The spot suppliers who gave the cut-off time over the...

Dengue deaths, cases hit new highs

FE REPORT | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh Wednesday reported 19 deaths in dengue outbreak, the highest in a single day, taking the death toll to 146.The number of new cases also hit a new high of 1,792 as the mosquito-borne fever continued unabated countrywide, according to...

Weather (2023-07-20)

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.The...

Appeal for help ---

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Mahmudul Hasan, a 20-year-old youth, has been suffering bilateral emphysema, a chronic pulmonary obstructive disease, for one year. He was also an SSC candidate in 2022. As his health condition worsened, he received treatment at various hospitals, including National Institute...

SSC, equivalent exam results on July 28

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on July 28 (Friday), reports UNB.Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar made the announcement on Wednesday.This year's SSC and equivalent...

BD logs 42 more Covid cases

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh reported 42 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours ontil Wednesday morning, reports UNB.With the new numbers, the country's total caseload rose to 2,043,772, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).However, the official death toll from the...

PM inaugurates Akhaura-Laksam track today

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

The Dhaka-Chattogram rail corridor is set to get the second line more than 109 years after the first track was built there.Prime Minister will inaugurate the last section dual-gauge track from Akhaura to Laksam today (Thursday).With this, all trains between...

Outgoing Navy chief meets President

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Outgoing Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal met President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday, reports UNB.President's Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting.During the meeting at Bangabhaban, the outgoing Navy chief expressed his gratitude to the president for providing...

Prof Dr Md Abu Naim Sheikh and University Grants Commission of Bangladesh member

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Vice Chancellor of Sunamganj Science and Technology University Prof Dr Md Abu Naim Sheikh and University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh member (plan and development) Prof Dr Muhammed Alamgir, among others, attend a discussion at the UGC hall in the...

Char farmers adopt new tools to fight climate adversities

SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2023-07-20 00:00:00

Extreme weather and frequent flooding have forced Lalmia, a farmer in remote Chargoraipear under Ulipur sub-district of northern Kurigram district, to change farming methods and crop patterns."A couple of years ago I used to cultivated paddy as my father did....

Ensure accountability in govt offices up to grassroots level: PM

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the government officials to ensure accountability and work sincerely up to the grassroots level for the sake of the advancement of the country, reports UNB."Any tough situation can be overcome or even impossible...

690 BNP leaders, activists sued over clashes with police

2023-07-20 00:00:00

Several cases have been filed against 690 BNP leaders and activists in connection with Tuesday's clashes with police and Awami League in different district towns of the country, reports UNB.A case has been filed against 380 leaders and activists of...

BNP leaders and activists -

2023-07-20 00:00:00

BNP leaders and activists organised a march programme at Abdullahpur in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla

A view of the 'Peace and development procession'

2023-07-20 00:00:00

A view of the 'Peace and development procession' brought out by the Dhaka North City unit of Awami League at Satrasta intersection in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla