SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Oct 31 (Reuters): China is set to import record volumes of wheat this year, trading sources say, with rain damage to its crop and worries over dry weather in exporting nations fuelling Beijing's appetite to buy while prices are...
Pakistan announced on Tuesday a sharp increase in the price of natural gas for most households and industry ahead of the cash-strapped country's first review of a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, reports Reuters.A fixed tariff for 57%...
A two-day summit titled "Transformative Smart Bangladesh Summit," organized by ICT-d and a2i, ended in Dhaka on Tuesday focusing on various facets of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the aim of bridging the digital divide, reports...
BEIJING, Oct 31 (AFP): China's factory activity fell back into contraction in October, official data showed Tuesday, despite Beijing announcing a raft of policies aimed at shoring up the creaking economy.The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index-a key measure of factory...
SEOUL, Oct 31 (AFP): South Korea's Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its operating profits for the July to September period were down nearly 80 percent, but forecast that a prolonged slump in the memory chip market was coming to an...
The train fare for the Dhaka-Bhanga rail route was Tuesday reduced by Tk 115. As a result, the new fare for the non-AC intercity train is now Tk 235, down from Tk 350, reports BSS.With the decision, Tk 115 has...
The 9th edition of Leathertech Bangladesh 2023, an international trade show on machinery, components, chemicals and accessories for leather, footwear and travel goods sector, will be held in the city on November 2 and 4. The ASK Trade & Exhibitions...
FE REPORT | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
The government has instructed the deputy commissioners (DCs) to ensure implementation of the cold storage-level potato price regulations in an effort to stabilise the volatile potato market. The directive will come into effect today (Wednesday) across the country, according to...
FE REPORT | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
A new partnership has been launched to address the challenges affecting children in Bangladesh and reinforce a shared commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) and UNICEF have officially joined forces to promote children's rights...
Gold inched up on Tuesday and was set for its best month since November as the Israel-Hamas war sparked safe-haven flows, while focus shifted to this week's US central bank policy meeting, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent...
JAKARTA, Oct 31 (Reuters): Indonesia flew its first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel, as the world's biggest producer of the commodity pushes for wider use of biofuels to cut fuel imports.Operated by flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, the Boeing...
London, Oct 31 (Reuters): Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as a drop in euro zone inflation was balanced by higher OPEC output.December Brent crude futures, were 21 cents, or 0.24 per cent, higher at $87.66 a barrel by 1342...
N China chokes under severe pollutionBEIJING, Oct 31: Tens of millions of people across northern China were under severe pollution warnings Tuesday, with authorities urging them to reduce outdoor activities as a greyish smog enveloped the region. Several areas of...
KYIV, Oct 31 (AFP): Flanked by candles and a crystal ball, Ukrainian clairvoyant Roman Zavydovskyi tells his viewers: "I want to assure you, the end of the full-scale war will be in 2024."With Kyiv and independent military analysts unable to...
VOLNOVAKHA, Oct 31 (BBC): Nine people, including two young children, have been found shot dead in their house in the Russian-occupied eastern Ukrainian town of Volnovakha. Ukrainian officials say they believe Russian soldiers killed the whole of the Kapkanets family...
WARABI, Oct 31 (BBC): Two people have been injured in a shooting at a hospital in the central Japanese city of Toda, local media report. The suspect, believed to be in the age range of 50 to 70, fled on...
CANBERRA, Oct 31 (AP): China's declining aid to the South Pacific is increasingly targeted toward its political allies in the region as appetite there for Chinese credit declines and competition grows with the U.S. for influence, an independent Australian think...
YORK CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters): Donald Trump should be disqualified from Colorado's ballot in next year's election because he "incited a violent mob" in Washington on Jan 6, 2021, an advocacy group lawyer argued at the opening of a trial...
SAN SALVADOR, Oct 31 (AFP): Central American nations braced Monday for Tropical Storm Pilar, with authorities in El Salvador reporting two deaths linked to heavy rains and wind preceding the arrival of the tempest.Pilar, packing winds of up to 80...
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (AP/Reuters): The Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, fueled by growing instability, violence and a lack of progress toward a political solution to its 12-year conflict, the United Nations special envoy for the country said Monday.Geir...
CHUADANGA, Oct 31 (UNB): Two children drowned while plucking water lilies at a canal in Chuadanga's Alamdanga upazila on Monday afternoon.Sabbir Hossain, 8, was son of Babul Hossain of Bandvita village and Hossain, 7, was son of Rana Mia of...
RANGPUR, Oct 31 (BSS): Implementation of the 'Expansion of irrigation in greater Rangpur district through best uses of surface water and conservation of rainwater (EIR)' project has started contributing to enhancing food production in the region. Officials said that re-excavation...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
SYLHET, Oct 31: The Bangladesh Railway could not yet finish the long awaited repair work of the Keane Bridge in Sylhet, even beyond the October 15 deadline. Eventually the timeframe for the repair work has been deferred by two months-...
DR IMTIAZ AHMED | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Taking a shower is sometimes scary, especially during winter. Many people do not want a daily shower and instead, opt for a weekly or sometimes monthly schedule. In truth, there is no ideal frequency, and whether daily shower provides any...
Anindeta Chowdhury | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
The sun has just set. Lights in every room are lit again. It's time for evening tea. The Kettle is being ready, and just beside the tea table, there is a tape recorder. Old, ribboned tape cassettes are lying around...
RASSIQ AZIZ KABIR | 2023-11-01 00:00:00
After a long journey of almost three months, the finals were over, and we, four students from DU Economics, planned to venture out of Dhaka for refreshment. This was our opportunity to effectively get rid of the burnt-out state that...
Celebrating Halloween Day is an alien culture in Bangladesh. Just a few years ago, not many in the country knew what Halloween Day is or how or why it is celebrated. But now, due to increased exposure especially to American...
Meme marketing has arisen as an effective way in the world of digital marketing, where capturing the attention of a distracted audience is a constant problem. This novel method uses the wit and relatability of online memes to connect with...
Social media platforms are very popular among our youths. Many of them are addicted not only to watching the videos, but they are also creating contents for these apps. In an attempt to go viral, some of them are resorting...
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