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PADMA BANK'S 'CUSTOMER MEET' PROGRAMME

2023-06-09 00:00:00

The Kakrail branch of Padma Bank organised a 'Customer Meet' programme at its office in Dhaka on Wednesday. At the event, customers requested the board of directors of Padma Bank to come up with different types of products according to...

US-Bangla Airlines announces training programme for students

2023-06-09 00:00:00

In a bid to nurture students and address the growing demand for aircraft maintenance engineers, US-Bangla Airlines has announced a two-year training programme, reports UNB.The initiative aims to produce skilled professionals capable of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of...

Walton rolls out advanced tech refrigerators

FE REPORT | 2023-06-09 00:00:00

Walton on Wednesday unveiled three advanced technology refrigerators taking Bangladesh into a new era of high-tech home appliances.The electronics brand has unveiled AIoT (Internet of Things) based Giantech (GT) series three new models of smart refrigerators.These new models included South...

Guardian Life launches child protection plan

FE DESK | 2023-06-09 00:00:00

For the first time in Bangladesh, Guardian Life Insurance Limited has introduced a unique child protection plan, namely 'Guardian Projonmo', in their pursuit of market leadership through innovative products and processes.The 'Guardian Projonmo' is an innovative plan that has been...

BD seeks Nordic technology to boost agro-processing industry

FE REPORT | 2023-06-09 00:00:00

Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque Thursday sought technological help from Nordic countries to boost the agro-processing industry of Bangladesh.The urgency came at an event, titled 'Investment for catalysing sustainable and resilient food systems', organised by The Nordic Chamber of...

News in Brief (2023-06-08)

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Four children injured in knife attack in FrancePARIS, June 08: A Syrian national wounded four children and an adult in a knife attack in a French park on Thursday, police said, leaving some of the victims critically ill in hospital....

ASEAN bloc to hold first joint military drills

2023-06-09 00:00:00

JAKARTA, June 08 (AFP): Southeast Asian nations have agreed to hold their first-ever joint military drills in the South China Sea, Indonesian officials said on Thursday, as tensions grow over China's increasing assertiveness in the region."We will hold joint military...

Imran Khan gets bail on murder charges

2023-06-09 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, June 08 (Reuters): Ousted Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan secured bail on Thursday from the Islamabad High Court over new murder charges, blocking his arrest in that case for 14 days, his lawyer said.The ousted prime minister had been...

Wildfires burn across Canada with little relief in sight

2023-06-09 00:00:00

ONTARIO, June 08 (Reuters): Forest fires continued to burn across Canada on Thursday as the country endured its worst-ever start to wildfire season, forcing thousands of people from their homes and sending a smoky haze billowing across US cities.About 3.8...

Planet warming at ‘unprecedented rate’ of 0.20C per decade: Study

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Global greenhouse gas emissions have reached a record high amid an unparalleled acceleration in global warming, according to a new study, reports Al Jazeera.From 2013 to 2022, “human-induced warming has been increasing at an unprecedented rate of more than 0.2...

Players guaranteed to earn at least $30,000

2023-06-09 00:00:00

LAUSANNE, June 08 (Agencies): Every player at next month's Women's World Cup is guaranteed to earn at least $30,000, FIFA says, with the winners taking home $270,000.Women's football is at an all-time high but there have been concerns from players...

India bowl out Australia for 469

2023-06-09 00:00:00

LONDON, June 08 (AFP): Mohammed Siraj led an India fight back as they finally saw the back of Australia centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith on Thursday's second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval.India were facing...

Boult set to return to New Zealand for World Cup

2023-06-09 00:00:00

WELLINGTON, June 08 (AFP): Seamer Trent Boult could return for New Zealand at the ODI World Cup later this year despite not having a national contract, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Thursday.Boult opted out of a New Zealand Cricket...

Messi reveals why he rejects Barcelona

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Lionel Messi has revealed why he's joining Inter Miami rather than making the "dream" return to Barcelona that he "really wanted".The legend admitted he's been "unhappy" at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) but feared Barcelona would have to "sell players or reduce...

WC 2023 fixtures to be released soon: ICC

2023-06-09 00:00:00

The International Cricket Council (ICC) intends to publish a full schedule for the men's 2023 ODI World Cup "as soon as we possibly can," according to their chief executive, Geoff Allardice. The tournament hosted by India is expected to start...

Shakib likely to return to cricket with Afghan ODIs

2023-06-09 00:00:00

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is likely to feature in the ODI and T20 series against Afghanistan as he is recovering faster than the expectation, according to the medial team of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).Shakib had recently undergone a further...

One killed as pickup used by robbers run over him

2023-06-09 00:00:00

LAKSHMIPUR, June 08 (UNB): A pedestrian was killed and two others were injured when a pickup used by robbers ran over them while fleeing after looting a gold shop in Lakshmipur. The incident happened around 8:15 pm on Wednesday in...

Man held with 15 gold bars in Rangpur

2023-06-09 00:00:00

RANGPUR, June 08 (UNB): Members of Narcotics Control Department arrested a man and seized 15 gold bars from his possession at Kamarpara in Rangpur city on Wednesday. The arrestee is Foysal, son of Abul Hossain of Munshiganj district. Acting on...

Special mango train launched on C'nawabganj-Dhaka route

2023-06-09 00:00:00

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, June 08 (UNB): A special mango train has been launched to transport mangoes from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka at low cost.Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan inaugurated the train service at Chapainawabganj rail station around 11:00 am on Thursday.The train will...

IU students stage demo over assault on teacher

2023-06-09 00:00:00

ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, June 8 (UNB): Students of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies Department at Islamic University in Kushtia staged a demonstration on the campus on Thursday, protesting the attack on Prof M Mostafizur Rahman of the department allegedly by an Agrani...

Mango sale peakes in Rajshahi with ample supply of different varieties

2023-06-09 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, June 08 (BSS): Mango trading has gained momentum in different markets of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon districts with the appearance of delicious varieties of the seasonal fruit. The markets famous for mango business including Baneswar, Shaheb Bazar, Haragram, Upashahar,...

Indonesia, Malaysia to fight against EU palm oil 'discrimination'

2023-06-09 00:00:00

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, June 8 (AFP): Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday called for stronger collaboration with Malaysia to protect palm oil products threatened by a European Union trade law he termed "discrimination".The European Parliament adopted the new legislation in April...

Gold firms as dollar eases --

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Gold prices rose on Thursday on a slight pullback in the US dollar but investor caution surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and other economic cues that may influence it kept bullion hemmed in a relatively tight range, reports...

A 'Hands-on Training on Meristem Culture of Potato,' organised by TCRC

2023-06-09 00:00:00

A 'Hands-on Training on Meristem Culture of Potato,' organised by Tuber Crops Research Centre (TCRC), was held at the seminar room of TCRC at BARI in Gazipur on Thursday. Dr Debasish Sarker, Director General, BARI, was present as the chief...

Oil rises as Saudi cut supports and focus turns to Fed

2023-06-09 00:00:00

LONDON, June 8 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Thursday as tighter supply resulting from Saudi Arabia's pledged production cut and a potential pause to US interest rate hikes offset worries over demand weakness and a global economic slowdown.At an OPEC+...

Meditation as it exists in today's world

Shihab Sarkar | 2023-06-09 00:00:00

In the 21st century the words meditation in seclusion ('dhyan' or 'toposya' in Bangla), sainthood ('sonyash') practised in deep forests, 'darwish' or 'sadhus' etc have long become obsolete. In the so-called hypersonic modern life, these images carry little meaning. Except...

Banning mobile phone in exam halls

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Mobile phone has become an integral part of our daily life. It has made our life easy. Nevertheless, there are some restrictions in using mobile phones. For a student, it is prohibited to carry a mobile phone to the examination...

Job satisfaction matters

2023-06-09 00:00:00

Employees should be satisfied with their work and well-being. However, most jobs nowadays offer little leisure time to employees. Everyone requires time off from work to relax and rejuvenate. Otherwise, they feel burnt out. Employers and organisations should realise that...

Subsidy for education kits

2023-06-09 00:00:00

The prices of everyday essentials are increasing. With them, the prices of stationery items and education kits have been going up significantly over the past few months. Almost every type of learning kits such as books, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils,...

Opaque onion-price episode

Zahid Huq | 2023-06-09 00:00:00

The price of onion, a pungent-tasting tuber, started rising abruptly in the first week of May when the local market was overwhelmed with its abundant supply. The onion market became volatile in the following weeks. The decision taken on June...