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Salahuddin's return depends on him, says foreign ministry

2023-06-10 00:00:00

BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed can return home any time as the government has approved his travel back to Bangladesh, a foreign ministry's spokesperson said on Thursday, reports BSS."It (Salahuddin's return) will depend on him. He may come anytime," said Rafiqul...

BNP leader Chand sent to jail in case for threatening PM

2023-06-10 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Friday sent BNP Rajshahi district unit convenor Abu Sayeed Chand to jail in a case lodged for making threat to the life of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arafatul Rakib passed the order...

Cumilla city AL pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

2023-06-10 00:00:00

TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, June 09 (BSS): Leaders of Cumilla City Awami League (AL) yesterday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj.Leaders of Cumilla City AL led by its president A.K.M. Bahauddin Bahar,...

Fakhrul confuses people over dialogue issue: Hasan

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is confusing the people over the issue of dialogue, reports BSS.Referring to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's...

By-polls to Chattogram-10 constituency July 30

2023-06-10 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced the schedule of the election, reports UNB.EC secretary Md Zahangir Alam briefed the reporters after the EC meeting at the Election Commission at Agargaon in the capital.According to the schedule, the last date...

No elections without caretaker govt: BNP

2023-06-10 00:00:00

FE REPORT Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday there will be no elections in the country without a caretaker government."There will be no elections without a neutral and non-partisan caretaker government. People of...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presiding over the joint meeting of the Awami League's Parliamentary

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presiding over the joint meeting of the Awami League's Parliamentary Nomination Board and Local Government Public Representative Nomination Board at her official residence Ganobhaban in the city on Friday — PID

Italy interested in long-term agreement with Bangladesh

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Enrico Nunziata has said his country is interested in a long-term agreement with Bangladesh to supply LNG though the current situation in Europe allows collaboration on a short term basis, reports UNB."Of course, we are much...

Japan aims to refocus its foreign aid on maritime and economic security

2023-06-10 00:00:00

TOKYO, June 9 (AP) : Japan approved a major revision to its development aid policy Friday to focus on maritime and economic security and its national interests while helping developing nations overcome compound challenges amid China's growing global influence.The revision...

China inflation stays low as growth sputters

2023-06-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 9 (AFP) : Chinese inflation came in flat again in May, official figures showed Friday, as the country's economy sputters owing to softening demand and falling exports, leading to calls for a rate cut and a bigger government...

MoU signed to promote Bangladeshi products in Canadian market

2023-06-10 00:00:00

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCCI) to promote Bangladeshi products in Canadian market, reports BSS.CCCI President Mahbubul Alam and CBCCI Executive...

A meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on

2023-06-10 00:00:00

IBBL SHARI'AH SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE MEETS A meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Thursday on a virtual Platform. Committee Chairman Prof Dr. Mohammad Gias Uddin Talukder presided over the meeting. Mohammed Monirul Moula,...

2nd ERL unit work to start soon

Nazimuddin Shyamol | 2023-06-10 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, June 09: The construction work to set up the second unit of the Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) is likely to be started very soon as the government has already allocated the fund for the project.ERL Managing Director Engineer Md...

Canada's May unemployment rate rises to 5.2pc

2023-06-10 00:00:00

OTTAWA, June 9 (Reuters): Canada unexpectedly shed jobs in May and the unemployment rate rose for the first time in nine months, data showed on Friday, a first sign of employment softness after the central bank hiked rates this week,...

Oil prices stable as gains capped by demand fears

2023-06-10 00:00:00

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters): Oil prices were broadly stable on Friday and were set for a second week of declines as concern over oil demand growth outweighed Saudi output cuts.Brent crude futures dipped 18 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to...

Gold bound for weekly gain on Fed rate pause bets

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Gold eased on Friday as a stronger dollar weighed, but held close to its previous session's highs en route to a weekly gain on bets that the Federal Reserve could soon pause interest rate hikes, reports Reuters. Spot gold fell...

3.0pc budgetary allocations needed for health sector, says Maleque

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said on Thursday the health sector needed 3.0 per cent budgetary allocation for ensuring improved healthcare services to the people, reports BSS."In the current budget, only one percent has been allocated for health...

Dhaka Taxes Bar Association held a human chain event in front of National Board of Revenue (NBR)

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Dhaka Taxes Bar Association held a human chain event in front of National Board of Revenue (NBR) office at the city's Agargaon area on Wednesday. They demanded suspension of Tax Return Preparer (TRP) rule, and allocation and handover of space...

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit fresh 2023 highs

2023-06-10 00:00:00

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh 2023 highs on Friday as Tesla shares jumped following a tie-up with General Motors, while investors awaited inflation data and US monetary policy decision due next week, reports Reuters.Tesla Inc shares climbed 5.7...

Global investors pile into cash, bonds ahead of rate decisions

2023-06-10 00:00:00

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters): Investors poured money into cash and bonds in the week to Wednesday, according to data from BofA Global Research, ahead of next week's pivotal central bank meetings from the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and the...

MK Footwear QIO opens tomorrow

FE REPORT | 2023-06-10 00:00:00

The qualified investors offer (QIO) of MK Footwear PLC will open for subscription tomorrow (Sunday), as the SME firm seeks to raise Tk 100 million under the fixed-price method. The export-oriented footwear maker's share subscription through the electronic subscription system...

Stocks lose steam as budget brings no cheer

2023-06-10 00:00:00

FE REPORTStocks remained almost flat in the outgoing week after a four-week rally, as the national budget for fiscal year 2023-24 brought no cheer to investors. This is the first week after the budget was unveiled in parliament on June...

Palestinian killed by Israeli forces

2023-06-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 09 (AFP): Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will make a state visit to China next week, Beijing said Friday, after China expressed readiness to help facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Beijing has positioned itself as a mediator in the Middle East,...

Rahane helps India hang tough against Australia bowling onslaught in WTC

2023-06-10 00:00:00

LONDON, June 09 (Reuters): India were left battered and bruised as they tried to cope with a vicious Australia bowling onslaught but somehow managed to limit the damage to reach lunch on 260-6 on day three of the World Test...

Inter stand in way of Man City's treble chance in Champions League final

2023-06-10 00:00:00

ISTANBUL, June 09 (AFP): Manchester City are huge favourites heading into Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul as Pep Guardiola's side aim to finally get their hands on the greatest prize in European club football, and complete...

Eleta axed from SAFF squad

2023-06-10 00:00:00

National football team's head coach Javier Cabrera has announced a 23-member final squad for the FIFA tier-1 Int'l friendly match and SAFF Championship, excluding much-talked forward Eleta Kingsley.He revealed the final squad at a press conference held Friday at Bangladesh...

Promote local sports in a bigger way: PM

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday stressed the need for promoting local sports in a bigger way to enhance engagement of the young generations in extracurricular activities, reports UNB."It needs to give more importance to local games and sports so...

Bossing: The right way

Sarwar Jahan | 2023-06-10 00:00:00

These are some common topics to discuss in the workplace-How is the boss? How does he or she behave? What kind of manners did the person possess? Is this person good or bad? Is this individual ensuring a comfortable work...

Set up women's prayer spaces

2023-06-10 00:00:00

There are arrangements for Muslim women to say prayers in the mosques in the Middle East and European countries. But there is no such arrangement in most mosques in Bangladesh. Most hospitals, shopping malls and educational institutions in the country...

Make dengue test free

2023-06-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh has been reporting around 100 hospitalised dengue patients every day. The mosquito-borne viral disease has also killed 17 people so far this year, of which 14 were reported in the Dhaka city. The gradual increase in dengue infections has...