TEHRAN, Dec 9 (AFP) : Iran warned Saturday of the threat of an "uncontrollable explosion" of the situation in the Middle East, after the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.Hossein...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Railway (BR) is yet to restore schedule of all train services, including intercity, countrywide two days after the train accident.Schedule disruptions have left thousands of passengers in woes at Kamalapur station.The schedule collapsed after derailment of a commuter...
WASHINGTON, Nov 09 (AP): Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
Speakers at discussions on Saturday said there should be strong and vigorous policy reforms with homegrown approaches to counter new challenges the country's economy following national elections.They said the government must focus on immediate problems in the economy, including taming...
The 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Publications Ltd (IPL), the owning company of The Financial Express (FE), was held in its board room on Saturday. Mr Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman, IPL Board of Directors, presided over the meeting....
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Saturday her government had taken every possible measure to empower women in every sector and ensure their rights, adding, "Bangladesh has been able to materialise the dream of Begum Rokeya", reports BSS."The womenfolk don't...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
Domestic natural gas production has plummeted to a decade-low amid continuous depletion of output and lax move to ramp up extraction, with domino effect of the fuel shortage, said sources.Production in Industries slow, many gas-fired power plants have shut and...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
Bangladesh has not been able to leverage the ongoing global trade and investment diversion, which resulted from attendant geopolitics and conflicts, owing to its inadequate preparations and capabilities, a noted economist said Saturday."Bangladesh hasn't gained much because it's ill-prepared for...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
A sudden hike in the price of onion in the local market has puzzled the consumers who are already struggling with unbridled prices of key essential commodities.The prices of local and imported onion almost doubled on Saturday on the news...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to...
The International Human Rights Day will be observed in the country today (Sunday) as elsewhere across the globe, reports UNB.The theme of this year's day is "Freedom, Equality and Justice for All".Different organisations and political parties have chalked out elaborate...
A visit to the banks of the Buriganga River offers a stark glimpse into the plastic pollution crisis in Bangladesh. Here, plastic waste often overshadows the presence of water, a troubling symbol of the environmental challenges the nation faces, reports...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin emphasised the importance of the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) role in ensuring the protection of innocent individuals from wrongful actions or decisions, reports UNB. He made the remarks during a discussion at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city...
Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has said level playing field is essential for credible polls, reports UNB.The leaders of the party told this when they met with the 'European Union election expert mission to Bangladesh' in Dhaka on Saturday.AB Party...
BNP has taken preparations to form human chains across the country, including in the capital, today (Dec 10), together with the family members of victims of enforced disappearance and political killings, marking the international Human Rights Day, reports UNB.BNP Senior...
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader speaking at a press conference at the party president's political office at Dhanmondi in the city on Saturday — Focus Bangla
Children of victims of enforced disappearances and political killings talking to the media during a human chain programme held under the banner of 'Mayer Dak' in front of the National Press Club in the city on Saturday. Family members arranged...
As many as 561 aspirants lodged appeals with the Election Commission (EC) against the rejection of nomination forms by returning officers (ROs) for the next national polls slated for January 7, reports BSS.On the last day on Saturday, 130 independent...
The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its hope for 'free, fair and credible elections" in Bangladesh, reports UNB."I haven't seen the letter, and I would just refer you to what I've already said extensively on the elections in Bangladesh and...
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP wants to carry out terrorist acts in the name of countrywide programme on Human Rights Day today (Sunday), reports BSS.The AL leader came up with the comments while speaking at...
The Financial Integrity and Customer Services Department of Bangladesh Bank organised a 'Town Hall Meeting Rangpur-2023', supported by Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, at RDRS Bangladesh in Rangpur on Saturday. Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was present as the...
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slightly fell this week on continued lack of interest for spot supply from Northeast Asia players and forecast of weaker prompt gas demand in Europe.The average LNG price for...
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Aviva Finance Limited, formerly known as Reliance Finance Limited, has introduced Aviva-Nafiha, a new investment and deposit financial scheme, specially designed for women entrepreneurs with the primary goal of fostering self-reliance among them.The product was launched at a ceremony at...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-10 00:00:00
Scheduled banks are expanding into rural areas to bring the yet-unbanked people under financial inclusion to help economy grow, people in the banking system said.According to data available with the Bangladesh Bank (BB), both private and public banks have opened...
BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters): China's consumer prices fell the fastest in three years in November while factory-gate deflation deepened, indicating rising deflationary pressures as weak domestic demand casts doubt over the economic recovery.The consumer price index (CPI) dropped 0.5 per...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Reuters): Malaysian conglomerate YTL's utilities unit will partner with US technology giant Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country, in a $4.3 billion investment deal.The first phase is expected to be...
BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters): China's aviation regulator's deputy head on Friday told a Boeing executive in Beijing the airplane maker was welcome to deepen its development in the Chinese market.Boeing was welcome to continue to strengthen exchanges and co-operation with...
DUBAI, Dec 9 (AFP): OPEC caught flak Saturday from activists and a coalition of countries seeking ambitious climate action, after the oil cartel urged its members to thwart any deal targeting fossil fuels at the COP28 conference.OPEC Secretary General Haitham...
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