OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, Nov 05: Although the much- talked-about central bus terminal in the Kodomtoli area in Sylhet city was put into experimental operation nine months ago, most of the vehicles still remain standing outside the terminal's parking area. By this,...
MUMBAI, Nov 05 (AFP): England's miserable early exit from the World Cup has left the reigning champions facing several questions but with few simple answers.A departure before the knockout stages was finally confirmed by Saturday's 33-run loss to arch-rivals Australia...
NEW DELHI, Nov 05 (AFP): Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said his players have retreated into "a shell" at the World Cup, insisting their problems are "between the ears".The Tigers have just one win in seven games and are already out...
The notorious air pollution in Delhi has shrouded the World Cup clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in doubt at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi today (Monday), reports PTIIt remains to be seen if the health of the players takes...
MANILA, Nov 05 (BBC): A radio anchor in the Philippines has been shot dead while performing a live broadcast. Juan Jumalon, known as DJ Johnny Walker, was shot inside his home-based studio, police said.President Marcos Jr condemned the murder of...
JAJARKOT, Nov 05 (AFP): Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Nepal wrapped up on Sunday as the focus shifted to providing relief to survivors awaiting food and shelter, officials said 36 hours after the disaster struck.At least 157...
KYIV, Nov 05 (AP): The Russian military said a Ukrainian missile strike on a shipyard in annexed Crimea had damaged a Russian ship.The Russian Defense Ministry said late Saturday that Ukrainian forces fired 15 cruise missiles at the Zaliv shipyard...
WASHINGTON, Nov 05 (Reuters/AP/AFP): US Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress, has accused President Joe Biden of supporting a "genocide" against Palestinians and warned of repercussions in next year's election.In a video posted on X,...
SHANGHAI, Nov 05 (AFP): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed on Sunday to "work constructively" with China as the two countries seek to thaw icy relations.Albanese was speaking at the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on...
NEW DELHI, Nov 5 (PTI): Air India has entered into an interline partnership with Alaska Airlines.The partnership will allow Air India customers to "avail seamless connections from New York JFK, Newark-New Jersey, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, and Vancouver gateways...
BEIJING, Nov 5 (Reuters): State-owned Chinese firm Sinopec signed a new 27-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy, the two companies said on Saturday.Under the agreement, the two companies will cooperate on the second phase of...
Nandalal Weerasinghe | 2023-11-06 00:00:00
The global economy has faced several challenges in recent years. While Covid-19 took a substantial socioeconomic toll on the global economy as it emerged and spread, it also created several new vulnerabilities in economies while also exposing several deep-rooted issues,...
Muhammad Zamir | 2023-11-06 00:00:00
One needs to revisit the paradigm of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the world prepares itself in the second half of September to discuss in the United Nations as to whether we have been able to move forward meaningfully...
The shocking earthquake that has just jolted Nepal and killed at least 157 people has also left lessons to be learnt by Bangladesh. Our country's geographical position has made us vulnerable to earthquakes. As there had not been any major...
E-government is the use of technology to deliver government services virtually. It has numerous advantages, including convenience, effectiveness and transparency. E-government, however, also brings up the issues with data security and privacy. Data security is the process to avoid unwanted...
Nilratan Halder | 2023-11-06 00:00:00
The government's appeal and order for arresting prices of essentials fell on deaf ears. Instead of complying with the rates the government fixed for some sensitive commodities of everyday use, businesses have gone for hiking the prices on lame excuses....
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2023-11-06 00:00:00
The industry that alone accounts for 85 per cent of the country's total export receipts is again in turmoil as workers have taken to the streets demanding higher minimum wage. The Readymade Garment (RMG) industry workers' minimum wage, now at...
The observations made by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) in its latest Financial Stability Assessment Report about the state of profitability and asset quality of banks are unlikely to surprise those people who are in the know of the developments in...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2023-11-05 12:00:00
Kenneth Rogoff very early this year wrote in an article that with inflation on the rise and the era of ultra-low interest rates over, there could be a systemic crisis. The latest UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report published in...
TIME has published its latest issue with cover report on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who told the globally acclaimed American weekly that it was not easy to overthrow her "through a democratic system" as she enjoys wide public support,...
KATHMANDU, Nov 4 (AFP) : At least 132 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces rushed to assist with rescue efforts.The 5.6-magnitude quake hit the far west...
FE REPORT | 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Speakers at the inaugural ceremony of a regional think-tank summit on Saturday stressed the need for utilising untapped trade potentials in South Asia for the sake of the region's common growth and prosperity. They said mistrust, fear and domination needed...
A private car lies damaged after being hit by a bus inside Bangabandhu tunnel in the port city of Chattogram. The accident took place on Friday night, leaving four car passengers injured. — Focus Bangla
FE REPORT | 2023-11-05 00:00:00
The death toll from dengue fever caused by a mosquito-borne virus rose by 13 in the past 24 hours until Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the 13 deaths, six were reported in Dhaka.With...
FE REPORT | 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Financing through 'green' and 'sustainable' mechanisms by banks and allied institutions in terms of loans grew marginally during April-June period over the previous quarter, according to the central bank.Such green and sustainable funding was recorded at Tk 404.25 billion during...
FE Report | 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Majority of the readymade garment factories, closed amid labour unrest, reopened on Saturday, but many workers continued their demonstration on the day, according to sources.They said around 400 units were closed during the unrest for more than a week demanding...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Global apparel sourcing landscape this year has been changing due to the sluggish demand as global brands and retailers are pushing for higher sourcing from China and lower from Bangladesh.The inspection-and audit-demands by western apparel buyers in Bangladesh have witnessed...
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the countrymen to vote for her party's electoral symbol 'boat' to sustain the country's development and people's wellbeing, reports BSS."This time boat will definitely win," she...
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Nov 4 (AFP): The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Saturday at least 9,488 people were killed in the Palestinian territory since war with Israel erupted last month.The ministry said at least 3,900 children...
Miscreants set three buses on fire in Dhaka's New Market, Elephant Road and Sayedabad areas on Saturday evening ahead of the countrywide 48-hour blockade to be enforced by BNP-led oppositions, reports UNB. Sources at the fire service headquarters' control room...
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