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Extreme heatwaves may persist across the world throughout August: WMO

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Heatwaves are expected to persist in a large part of the world throughout August, an adviser on extreme heat said on Friday, following on from record temperatures in recent weeks, reports bdnews24.com.The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said earlier this week...

BD expats in UK plays big role in shaping country's future

2023-07-22 00:00:00

In an effort to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community and propel Bangladesh's progress, a dialogue was convened in London on Thursday, reports UNB.Chaired by Councillor Saima Ahmed of Ilford Town and the Redbridge Labour Group. The attendees included...

Teachers of privately-run secondary schools

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Teachers of privately-run secondary schools continued their movement for the nationalisation of their institutions in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Friday — FE photo

Regardless of any possible danger

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Regardless of any possible danger and in utter infringement of traffic rule, a running bus drops a woman in the midst of the road putting her in a very scary position. Such a callous deed by bus operators may result...

China stresses people to people relations with BD for common prosperity

2023-07-22 00:00:00

XINJIANG, July 21 (UNB): China has laid emphasis on stronger people to people relations between Dhaka and Beijing to help learn from each other and move forward together towards common development and prosperity.To help understand each other better and foster...

Nur, his supporters try to break into locked office space

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Nurul Haque Nur, who leads one faction of Gono Odhikar Parishad, and his supporters allegedly broke the gate to their office space that had been locked by the building's owner, reports UNB. The owner of the building says he has...

BNP's four-pt prog to stand by dengue patients, create public awareness

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Blaming the gross failure of the mayors of two Dhaka city corporations for the worst dengue outbreak in the city, BNP on Friday announced a four-point programme to stand by the dengue patients and create public awareness, reports UNB.Tabith Awal...

Joy attributes restoration of democracy to AL

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Attributing restoration of democracy to Awami League, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy recalled the dark times when the government was led by military rulers and fundamentalist forces that put democracy in the back seat for a...

Govt to deal with BNP's atrocities with an iron hand, says Hasan

2023-07-22 00:00:00

If BNP tries to destroy the country's peace and order, the government will deal with them with an iron hand, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Friday, reports UNB.Besides, Awami League along with people will resist them...

Three BNP associate bodies to hold 'youth rally' at Suhrawardy Udyan today

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Jubo Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has hoped that Dhaka would turn into a city of youths today (Saturday) as they are all set to hold a 'youth rally' at Suhrawardy Udyan, reports UNB.He said on Friday that the youth...

Election to be held as per constitution: Quader

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday reiterated that the upcoming general election will be held as per the provision of the constitution, reports UNB."Apart from this, Awami League will not allow anyone's conspiratorial ambitions to be implemented," he...

Asia's private credit markets thrive as desperate borrowers find lenders

2023-07-22 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters): When global commercial real estate services firm JLL found public debt and loan markets were averse to funding a property project in Arizona, it turned to private credit markets and easily got the loan.The $585 million...

Global equity funds see first weekly outflow in four weeks

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Global equity funds witnessed their first weekly outflow in four weeks in the week to July 19, reflecting concerns over slower growth in China and caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week, reports Reuters.According to Refinitiv Lipper...

Asia-pacific markets mixed --

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday as investors digested Japan's consumer price index figures for June, reports CNBC. The country's core inflation rate -- which strips out costs of fresh food -- came in at 3.3 per cent, in line...

Ten firms grab 29pc of weekly DSE turnover

FE REPORT | 2023-07-22 00:00:00

Fu-Wang Food topped the turnover chart for the third straight week to Thursday, as small-cap companies continued to dominate the transaction chart on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).The ten most-traded firms, mostly small-ones, accounted for more than 29 per cent...

Stocks gain riding on general insurers

FE REPORT | 2023-07-22 00:00:00

Stocks extended the winning streak for the second straight week to Thursday, as smart investors showed buying interest, particularly in general insurance, in anticipation of short-term gains.The investors shifted their focus towards the insurance sector, buoyed by the news that...

Global retailers cash in on Barbie movie craze

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Shoppers are snapping up Barbie hoop earrings, perfume, jumpsuits, and dresses as retailers seek to cash in on Friday's Barbie film release, reigniting the craze for the plastic doll and her hot pink, sequin-adorned universe, reports Reuters.With many consumers spending...

Plan to pump in $4b at risk due to gaming tax in India

2023-07-22 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, July 21 (Reuters): Tiger Global, Peak XV and Steadview Capital are among 30 foreign and domestic investors asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review a 28 per cent gaming tax, saying the levy would adversely impact $4...

Soft Canadian retail sales data point to slowing economy

2023-07-22 00:00:00

OTTAWA, July 21 (Reuters): Canadian retail sales underperformed expectations in May and were likely unchanged in June, data showed on Friday, pointing toward a slowdown in economic growth that would allow the Bank of Canada to leave interest rates unchanged.Sales...

UK consumers defy high inflation and shop more

2023-07-22 00:00:00

LONDON, July 21 (Reuters): British retail sales grew faster than expected in June despite continued high inflation, thanks to unusually hot weather and a rebound in food sales after King Charles' coronation disrupted spending in May, official figures showed on...

IL Capital holds Board meeting

2023-07-22 00:00:00

IL Capital Limited held its 64th Board meeting at the head office of its parent company, International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFSL), on Thursday. Chairman of IL Capital Shyamal Kanti Ghosh presided over the meeting attended by directors Brigadier...

FBCCI pushes to ensure compliance

FE REPORT | 2023-07-22 00:00:00

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged the entrepreneurs to ensure compliance to avoid health risks and accidents in industrial units. President of FBCCI Md Jashim Uddin made the call during a discussion organised by...

Garment Village dev work in full gear

FE REPORT | 2023-07-22 00:00:00

The BGMEA Garment Village is set to enter its final stage of development as the construction of the required road and drainage linking the industrial zone was inaugurated on Friday.A two-lane 23-kilometre road as well as 29-kilometre drainage will connect...

Mango exports hit all-time high

YASIR WARDAD | 2023-07-22 00:00:00

Mango exports from Bangladesh have seen a record surge this year owing to the inclusion of a few local varieties on foreign market shelves.The total mango exports have reached 2,000 tonnes so far this year, with shipments continuing for the...

Alcaraz finding it 'tough to believe' he's Wimbledon champion

2023-07-22 00:00:00

NICE, France, July 21 (AFP): Carlos Alcaraz said Friday he finds it "tough to believe" he is Wimbledon champion as the Spaniard prepares to play the Hopman Cup mixed team tournament in France days after his triumph in London."Thinking I...

China moves closer to world diving clean sweep

2023-07-22 00:00:00

FUKUOKA, Japan, July 21 (AFP): China's divers moved within touching distance of another clean sweep at the world championships in Japan on Friday, with only one day of competition remaining.Chen Yiwen won the women's 3m springboard with a score of...

Brook, Stokes add to Australia's agony in Ashes fourth Test

2023-07-22 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, July 21 (AFP): Harry Brook and Ben Stokes hit fifties as England stepped up their run-spree in the must-win fourth Test against Australia at Old Trafford on Friday.England were 506-8 at lunch on the third day, 189...

National TT contest begins today in Chattogram

2023-07-22 00:00:00

The 39th National Table Tennis Competition begins today (Saturday) at Chattogram Rifles Club in Chattogram, reports BSS.Organised by Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation, under the management of Chattogram District Sports Association, the competition will continue till July 29.A total of 230...

Manchester City forward Mahrez joins Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

2023-07-22 00:00:00

Manchester City's Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has completed a move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya TV said early on Friday.Al Ekhbariya said on Twitter that Mahrez has become Al-Ahli's latest signing but did not provide further details....

Final phase of inter-district volleyball begins today

2023-07-22 00:00:00

The final phase of Inter-district Volleyball Competition (19th Men's) will begin today (Saturday) in the city's national volleyball stadium, reports BSS.Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor and Bangladesh Volleyball Federation's (BVF) president Atiqul Islam is expected to inaugurate the meet as...