FE REPORT | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
The cabinet committee on government purchase on Wednesday approved the import of 125,000 tonnes of fertilisers by two government departments.Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal chaired the virtual meeting. Neither the minister nor any official briefed the media afterwards. However, officials...
Gold was flat on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, while all eyes will be on Chair Jerome Powell's speech later for guidance on rate path, reports Reuters.Spot gold was little changed at $1,983.32 per ounce by 1214...
An ECNEC meeting on Tuesday approved a project for production of safe vegetable, fruit and flower by using water-efficient irrigation technology and constructing polysheds, says a press release.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting.Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will...
Air Canada expects 2023 core profit towards the higher range of its previous forecast, it said, after beating third-quarter profit estimates on strong international travel demand, reports Reuters.North American airlines operating international flights see sustained demand for long-haul journeys as...
LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters): Oil prices rose more than 2 per cent on Wednesday ahead of the keenly watched meeting of the US central bank for clues on interest rate policy, while the conflict in the Middle East remains in...
MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN RONNIE | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
In a time of swift technological development, the acquisition of digital skills has become indispensable for both students and professionals seeking to thrive in the modern workforce. Proficiency in online skills is paramount for success in the private sector and...
FE EDUCATION DESK | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Amid the cricket World Cup 2023 craze, the Chittagong University Finance Business and Debating Association (CU-FBDA), a distinguished skills development club at the Department of Finance, University of Chittagong, presented the fifth exhilarating season of Communication In Action, with the...
Sadia Islam | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Students cannot concentrate on one topic for long due to the intervention or interference of mobile phones, internet, and social media. Now and then, young learners are unable to focus on their studies due to distractions from external sources. While...
Peace prize winner Narges Mohammadismuggles message out of cellOSLO, Nov 01: "Victory is not easy, but it is certain," imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, said in a message smuggled out of her Tehran cell...
RENNES, Nov 01 (AFP): France went on high alert Wednesday as a storm dubbed Ciaran threatened to bring gale-force winds and extreme rainfall to the north and west, as well as Britain and Ireland.Three French departments -- Finistere, Cotes-d'Armor and...
LONDON, Nov 01 (BBC): Artificial intelligence (AI) is nearly twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of a rare form of cancer from scans as the current method, a study suggests.By recognising details invisible to the naked eye, AI was...
LONDON, Nov 01 (AFP): Parts of Britain braced for the arrival of Storm Ciaran, with the meteorological office on Wednesday forecasting strong winds and heavy rains, and the risk of flooding in parts of the country.Storm Ciaran's expected arrival early...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (BBC/AFP): Pakistan has started to arrest Afghans as the country begins a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals it says are in the country illegally.Thousands of Afghans in Pakistan have made their way back to Afghanistan in the...
LA PAZ, Nov 01 (AFP/ Reuters/ BBC): Bolivia on Tuesday said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.Bolivia "has decided...
A grand statue of the former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is unveiled in his honour at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday — AFP
MUMBAI, Nov 01 (Agencies): Placed at the top of the points table with an unbeaten streak of six matches, India need to win at least one of their remaining three matches to secure a place in the semifinals of the...
KOLKATA, Nov 01 (AFP): Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has become cricket's top-ranked bowler but his prime concern is keeping his country in the World Cup.The 23-year-old, who has 16 wickets at the tournament, has displaced Australian quick Josh Hazlewood...
PUNE, India, Nov 01 (Agencies): South Africa's Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup in the match against fellow title hopefuls New Zealand on Wednesday.The left-handed opener reached his 21st career one-day international ton off 103...
Bangladesh's dismal performance at the World Cup has sparked calls for wholesale changes from dragging players out of their comfort zones to a radical transformation of a domestic set-up too often plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, report agencies.Bangladesh...
RAJSHAHI, Nov 01 (BSS): Promotion of skilled youth can be the best way of ensuring sustainable development in the country.Utmost emphasis should be given on transforming them into competent human resources. All the government and non-government agencies concerned should come...
An Australian expatriate was killed as a motorcycle hit him when he was crossing the road in Kakrail area in the city on Tuesday, report agencies.The dead is Joseph Gomez (56), son of Gillbard from Mulashi-kanda village under Nababganj thana...
Launches on most of the routes did not operate due to shortage of passengers on Wednesday, the second day of the three-day blockade enforced by BNP and allies. The picture was taken from the city’s Sadarghat Launch Terminal — Focus...
Financial Technology, commonly known as fintech, is a rapidly growing field. It has simplified financial transactions and made them more accessible and cost-effective. Fintech has streamlined operations, increased security and improved customer experiences by incorporating technologies such as artificial intelligence,...
The cost of everyday essentials is rising at an alarming rate. Although maximum retail prices (MRPs) for items like eggs, onions and potatoes have been fixed, traders are not complying with the government-set prices. The local variety of onions is...
Imam Hossain | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Oftentimes, people's first response to any illness is a quick Google search of their symptoms. From headache to diabetes, they look up everything on the search engine. And reportedly, Google now deals with 70,000 searches about medical concerns every minute....
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2023-11-02 00:00:00
This is no war in Gaza. A war is always between two states. In Gaza, it is simply a matter of a powerful, nuclear-armed state pulverising a suffering, unarmed population into unending fear through unabashed military might. Those who believe...
Initially overshadowed by the ongoing political confrontation, the labour unrest over fixation of the minimum wage for garment workers spread fast in the garment belt of the capital, Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur on Tuesday. In fact, pent-up emotions have started...
The Customs Bill 2023 was passed on Tuesday in the Jatiya Sangsad with the aim of promoting fiscal discipline and accountability in the collection of import revenue and facilitating trade, reports BSS.Law Minister Anisul Huq, in absence of finance minister...
FE REPORT | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
The number of deaths caused by dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes rose to 1,348 on Tuesday, with seven more casualties. Of the new fatalities, 6 were reported from outside Dhaka and one from Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of...
Bangladesh Bank will launch local currency card 'Taka Pay', first of its kind in the country, to reduce dependence on international cards and save much-needed US dollars, reports UNB.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the card today (Wednesday). Then 'Taka...
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