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Arrest warrant against nine in Tipu-Preeti murder case

2023-06-21 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Tuesday issued arrest warrant against 9 including expelled Dhaka South city unit Awami League organizing secretary Ashraf Talukder in the murder case of Awami League leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afrin Preeti, reports...

Niko graft case against Khaleda, others adjourned till July 25

2023-06-21 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Tuesday adjourned till July 25 the hearing of Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and seven others, reports BSS.Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of Dhaka Special Judge's Court-9 at Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj...

Gono Odhikar Parishad on verge of split amid infighting

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Nearly 20 months into its formation, Bangladesh Gono Odhikar Parishad is facing split as a group, led by Nurul Haque Nur, removed Reza Kibria from the position of convener of the party amid growing conflict in the party's top leadership,...

Non-Bengalis stranded since 1971 to be rehabilitated in Keraniganj housing, JS told

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The government has plans to construct 5,600 residential flats in Keraniganj of Dhaka for the rehabilitation of non-Bangalis living in Mohammadpur, in the so-called 'Bihari camps' of Dhaka, reports UNB. State Minister for Housing and Public Works Sharif Ahmed said...

People won't be able to cast votes if next polls held under AL govt

2023-06-21 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the country's people will not be able to cast their votes in the next national election, same as the last two, if it is held under the current government,...

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu speaking at a rally

2023-06-21 00:00:00

BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu speaking at a rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sangskritik Dal demanding restoration of caretaker government in front of National Press Club in the city on Tuesday — Focus Bangla

Polls to be held as per constitution, not on advice of external power: Quader

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday reiterated that the next general elections would be held in line with the provisions of the country's constitution, not on the advice of any external power, reports BSS."To BNP, fair election...

Wall St kicks off week lower on Fed worries

2023-06-21 00:00:00

US stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday following hawkish commentary from some Federal Reserve officials last week, while PayPal climbed after agreeing to sell a part of its European buy now, pay later loans, reports Reuters.The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Facing housing crunch, Toronto cuts into once-protected lands

2023-06-21 00:00:00

TORONTO, Canada, June 20 (AFP): A billboard at the foot of a field on Toronto's far outskirts heralds the coming construction of new homes, but it also highlights a broken promise never to permit encroachment into this vast green space,...

Norway to extend quotas for women on company boards

2023-06-21 00:00:00

OSLO, June 20 (AFP): Norway's government said Monday it planned to increase gender equality in the business world by extending quotas for the number of women on boards to 20,000 large and medium-size companies by 2028.A pioneer in the field,...

Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1b in Lebanon

2023-06-21 00:00:00

BEIRUT, June 20 (Reuters): Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has sued the company for more than $1 billion in a lawsuit filed to Lebanon's public prosecutor last month, according to a copy of the lawsuit seen by Reuters.The lawsuit filed...

UK grocery inflation edges lower for third straight month

2023-06-21 00:00:00

LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - British grocery inflation eased slightly for the third month in a row in June, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing a modicum of comfort for consumers worn down by a cost of living crisis into...

24th Annual General Meeting of Nitol Insurance Company held

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The 24th Annual General Meeting of Nitol Insurance Company Limited was held on a virtual platform on Tuesday. A K M Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the company, Vice President of Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) and Director of The Federation of...

Symphony Mobile launched new smartphone

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Symphony Mobile has launched its new smartphone with 6GB RAM, the Symphony Z60 Plus. The handset was inaugurated by Managing Director of Symphony Mobile Jakaria Shahid, Head of Sales and Marketing Abu Sayem, Head of Service FM Abdul Hafiz, Head...

Bangladesh Krishi Bank held first day digital draw

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) held the first day digital draw of six-day long remittance festival 2023 at the bank's board room on Monday. BKB Chairman of Md Nasiruzzaman and Managing Director Md Shawkat Ali Khan inaugurated the ceremony. Prizes are...

Fourth meeting of Sonali Bank PLC's Ethical Committee held

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The fourth meeting (April-June) of 2022-23 fiscal year of Sonali Bank PLC's Ethical Committee for Implementation of National Integrity Strategy was held at its head office in Dhaka on Tuesday. Sonali Bank CEO & Managing Director and Convener of Ethical...

35th meeting of Modhumoti Bank held virtually

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The 35th meeting of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank Limited was held virtually on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by the committee Chairman Mostafa Kamal, while members including Sultana Jahan, A Mannan Khan,...

AACOBB and BFIU jointly organised day-long programme

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The Association of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB) and the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) jointly organised a day-long programme in Narayanganj on Saturday. BFIU chief Md Masud Biswas joined it as the chief guest, while...

First Security Islami Bank's 24th AGM held digitally

2023-06-21 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank Limited's 24th AGM was held digitally on Tuesday. Mohammed Abdul Maleque, the vice-chairman of the board, presided over the meeting, while chairman of Shariah Council, directors, managing directors, company secretary and shareholders participated. The meeting approved...

Dhaka Bank's 28th annual general meeting held

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Dhaka Bank Limited's 28th annual general meeting was held virtually from its head office on Sunday. Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over the meeting. Directors, vice chairman, independent directors, MD & CEO, and shareholders joined...

Nasdaq to transfer European power business to EEX bourse

2023-06-21 00:00:00

FRANKFURT/OSLO June 20 (Reuters): The European Energy Exchange and Nasdaq said on Tuesday they have reached an agreement under which the US exchange operator will transfer its European power trading and clearing business to EEX.The transaction will involve the transfer...

DSE edges down, led by life insurance companies

FE REPORT | 2023-06-21 00:00:00

The broad index of the Dhaka bourse on Tuesday declined marginally, mainly led by price correction of insurance companies.Nine of the top 10 losers were life insurance companies while the one left was a non-life insurance company.Many companies of the...

Pakistan, China sign $4.8b nuclear power plant deal

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Pakistan and China signed a $4.8 billion deal on Tuesday to build a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, reports Reuters. Work on the Chashma 5 project would begin immediately, Sharif said on PTV."Investment from China in...

Asia thermal coal prices get the blues from Europe and LNG

2023-06-21 00:00:00

LAUNCESTON, Australia, June 20 (Reuters): Seaborne thermal coal prices in Asia have slumped to the lowest in two years as weakening demand in Europe and falling liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices outweigh strong demand in the top-importing region.The main grades...

UK's new scheme to let BD retains duty-free access for 98pc exports

2023-06-21 00:00:00

UK's landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) has come into effect that simplifies trading rules and cuts tariffs on products entering the UK from 65 developing countries, including Bangladesh, reports UNB.The DCTS will help grow trade, boost jobs, and drive...

BENGAL COMMERCIAL BANK SIGN AGREEMENT WITH BB

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Bengal Commercial Bank has entered into an agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) regarding the Green Transformation Fund (GTF) under a refinance scheme of Tk 50 billion. The purpose of this agreement is to expedite the sustainable growth of export and...

Bhutan Trade Fair to begin in Dhaka June 23

2023-06-21 00:00:00

The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Dhaka is going to organise the first Bhutan Trade and Investment Fair 2023 from June 23 to 25 at the Shooting Club in the capital, reports UNB.The event is being organised in collaboration with the...

Midland Bank marks 10th anniversary

2023-06-21 00:00:00

Midland Bank Limited (MDB), a 4th generation private commercial bank, completed10th year of its commercial operation on Tuesday, says a press release.On the occasion, Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO, along with the senior management members and divisional heads...

NCC Bank distributes agri inputs in Bogura

2023-06-21 00:00:00

NCC Bank has distributed agricultural materials at free of cost among 1,000 marginal farmers of Bogura Sadar and Sonatola Upazila as part of its corporate social responsibility with a view to increasing agricultural production, says a press release. Shahadara Mannan,...

Three cos to invest $27.81m in EZs

FE REPORT | 2023-06-21 00:00:00

Three local companies will invest $27.81 million in two economic zones (EZs) of country to establish industrial units and a resort.Their proposed investment is expected to create employment for around 800 people in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) and...