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US airline investors worry travel boom may be coming in for a landing-

2023-10-26 00:00:00

CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters): It should be the best of times for US airlines with a travel boom still going strong, but investors are nervous demand may soften as the economy falters, making it harder to protect profits from soaring...

Gold prices stuck in tight range -

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Gold prices were stuck in a narrow $10 trading range on Wednesday as investors held back from making big bets ahead of US economic data this week that could shed more light on the Federal Reserve's interest rates outlook, reports...

Global oil, gas, coal demand to peak by 2030: IEA -

2023-10-26 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters): World fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2030 as more electric cars hit the road and China's economy grows more slowly and shifts towards cleaner energy, the International Energy Agency said, undercutting the rationale...

News in Brief-(2023-10-26)

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Russian parliament's upper house rescindsratification of global nuclear test banMOSCOW, Oct 25: The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday revoked the ratification of a global nuclear test ban in what Moscow has describes as a move to establish...

US does not want war with Iran but will defend itself: Blinken

2023-10-26 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters): The United States told the United Nations on Tuesday it does not seek conflict with Iran, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Washington would act swiftly and decisively if Iran or its proxies...

Anti-Black racism rising in EU countries, study finds

2023-10-26 00:00:00

BERLIN, Oct 25 (Reuters): Racism towards Black people is growing in Europe, with Germany, Austria and Finland showing the highest rates of discrimination and harassment, a survey of first- and second-generation Black immigrants in 13 EU countries published on Wednesday...

Putin raises concerns of 'catastrophic deterioration' in Gaza with Erdogan

2023-10-26 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Oct 25 (AFP/Reuters/AP): Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed fears of a sharp deterioration of the situation in besieged Gaza during a call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Kremlin said Tuesday.The leaders expressed "deep concern over the...

Xi for stable US ties

2023-10-26 00:00:00

BEIJING, Oct 25 (Reuters): Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to cooperate with the United States as both sides manage their differences and work together to respond to global challenges, according to Chinese state media.Whether...

Fake hospital sealed in Feni

2023-10-26 00:00:00

FENI, Oct 25 (BSS): A mobile court in a drive has realised Tk 015 million as fine from the owner of Daganbhuiyan Diabetic & General Hospital for various irregularities in Daganbhuiyan upazila of the district.Sources said the mobile court, led...

Unidentified man found dead in Sylhet

2023-10-26 00:00:00

SYLHET, Oct 25 (UNB): Police recovered the floating body of an unidentified man from the Kushiara river in Balaganj upazila of Sylhet district on Wednesday.Locals spotted the body of the man, aged around 25-26, in the river near Balaganj Bus...

Pabna road accident leaves two dead

2023-10-26 00:00:00

PABNA, Oct 25 (UNB): Two people were killed and two were injured in an accident involving a truck, a CNG run auto-rickshaw and a shallow engine on Ishwardi-Baneshwar road in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna district on Wednesday.The deceased were identified...

‘Free flow of info needed for good governance’

2023-10-26 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Oct 25 Free flow of information is crucial to ensuring transparency, accountability and good governance everywhere in the society. Uninterrupted flow of information by all government and non-government organisations concerned should be ensured for improving living and livelihood conditions...

Three die as cyclone Hamoon batters Ctg, Cox's Bazar

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Three persons died in Chattogram and Cox's Bazar districts as cyclone Hamoon battered the coastal regions of Bangladesh, police said.In Chattogram, a woman died after a tree fell on her house due to the cyclone, said Milton Biswas, the Satkania...

Ronaldo stunners edge seven-goal thriller

2023-10-26 00:00:00

RIYADH, Oct 25 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years to score two stunning goals and propel his Al Nassr side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al Duhail of Qatar in the AFC Champions League.Former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane...

Shakib leaves team to return to Dhaka

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh's ODI Captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently leading the team in the ongoing ICC World Cup in India, returned home on Wednesday for a personal practice session with his childhood coach, reports UNB.Bangladesh has played five matches in...

Kings force hosts Mohun Bagan to play 2-2 draw

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Coming from behind twice, Bangladesh Premier League Football champions Bashundhara Kings forced hosts Mohun Bagan Super Giants of Kolkata to play a 2-2 draw in their away match of the AFC Cup Football on Tuesday night, reports UNB.The Group D...

Dismal batting behind Tigers' poor performance

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh's hopes to seal the semifinal spot, which was their primary target in the Cricket World Cup almost ruined after their crushing 149-run defeat to South Africa for their fourth straight loss at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, report...

Glenn Maxwell hits fastest World Cup century

2023-10-26 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Oct 25 (AFP): Australia's Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday hit the fastest World Cup century off just 40 balls in the match against the Netherlands in New Delhi.Maxwell's knock, laced with eight fours and eight sixes, bettered the record...

England, Sri Lanka in do-or-die clash today

2023-10-26 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Oct 25 (Agencies): England, with two points from four matches in the World Cup, faces Sri Lanka in a crucial match on Thursday as both teams struggle to find their footing. The defending champions have had a disappointing...

KUET Business and Entrepreneurship Club set to break barriers

FE YOUTH DESK | 2023-10-26 00:00:00

In an ambitious move to bridge the gap between students and real-world experiences, the KUET Business and Entrepreneurship Club (KBEC) will present "The Entrepreneurial Voices" on November 3, 2023. This full-day event, to be held on Khulna University of Engineering...

Event on opportunities for youths to study abroad

TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2023-10-26 00:00:00

As the world shrinks and opportunities expand, more youths from Bangladesh are seeking higher education abroad, driven by the pursuit of knowledge and a desire to broaden their horizons. Amidst the heart of Chattogram, Bangladeshi youths found themselves on a...

Cultivating leadership in girls and young women

Shemonty Monjari | 2023-10-26 00:00:00

Leadership is a complex and ever-evolving field of understanding multifaceted yet dynamic interconnected issues and influencing others to jointly put effort to achieve a common goal. Globally, in terms of girls' leadership and skill development, we are advancing steadily. Many...

Freelancing as career

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Unemployment is one of the biggest problems in our country. Every year, thousands of graduates come out from universities. But only a few of them secure the jobs they desire. According to statistics, around 30 per cent of graduates are...

Standing by Palestinians

2023-10-26 00:00:00

The Palestinians are enduring brutalities at the hands of Israeli forces, resulting in the loss of countless lives. The recent launching of missiles on Gaza has destroyed the area. A hospital has been flattened killing nearly 500 people including children,...

Making birth registration hassle-free

Imam Hossain | 2023-10-26 00:00:00

Every child has the right to a legal identity. But many children born these days do not officially exist. According to the Office of the Registrar General, Birth and Death Registration, more than half of children under five years of...

Tragic train accident

2023-10-26 00:00:00

Monday's train accident near Bhairab Bazar Junction Railway Station is a grim reminder of the danger lurking over the so-called comparatively safe mode of transportation. Rash driving by bus drivers is mostly responsible for fatal accidents on roads. In the...

Countervailing duty on jute goods?

Khalid Saifullah | 2023-10-26 00:00:00

Jute, a versatile natural fibre, has long been a cornerstone of Bangladesh's industrial landscape. The industry, in recent years, has been facing a crisis due to various obstacles in exports posed by India. Jute has already been under anti-dumping since...

Can the leather industry rise up to the occasion?

Wasi Ahmed | 2023-10-25 12:00:00

That the country earns only $1.7 billion from leather and footwear export appears rather intriguing to many. While there were forecasts terming the sector of leather and leather goods the next growth driver, and some efforts were also underway to...

South Africa 382-5 against Tigers in WC

2023-10-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh were left with a mountainous task to hit back to a winning mode after South Africa racked up a mammoth 382- at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, report agencies.Bangladesh scored 200/ 8 at the over 41 till...

Govt restricts aroma rice exports again

2023-10-25 00:00:00

The government has restricted the export of rice, including different varieties of aroma rice, considering the country's food situation, reports bdnews24.com.Based on decisions from the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit and the Ministry of Agriculture, an MOA policy unit issued...