Four killed as Indian train derailsNEW DELHI, Oct 12: At least four people have been killed and an unknown number injured after an express train derailed in India's Bihar state, local media reported Thursday. The train from Anand Vihar Terminal...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Oct 12 (AP): NASA on Wednesday showed off its first asteroid samples delivered last month by a spacecraft - a jumble of black dust and rubble that's the most ever returned to Earth.Scientists anticipated getting a cupful but...
DUBAI, Oct 12 (AP): While revealing new details about one of the most famed CIA operations of all times - the spiriting out of six American diplomats who escaped the 1979 U.S. Embassy seizure in Iran - the intelligence agency...
RIYADH, Oct 12 (AFP/Reuters): Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler and Iran's president spoke by phone about the war between Israel and Hamas, Saudi state media said early Thursday, their first call since a surprise rapprochement in March.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed...
Shihab Sarkar | 2023-10-13 00:00:00
Had he not been settled in Canada for the last several years, the passing-away of Poet Asad Chowdhury would not have been this subdued. The large number of friends, acquaintances and admirers which had grown around him since the 1960s...
As many as 85 per cent government hospitals across the country have malfunctioned testing equipment, according to a survey. Patients are not able to go through important tests like CT scan, X-ray, ECG, MRI etc in these public health care...
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, where speed and efficiency reign supreme, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their supply chain operations. One method that has recently gained significant popularity is cross-docking. This logistic strategy has proven to...
Zahid Huq | 2023-10-13 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has finally shown its teeth. After a yearlong 'meticulous' investigation, it has slapped a substantial amount of fines on two poultry farms, namely, Kazi Farms and Saguna Foods for their alleged price manipulation. Kazi Farms...
Nilratan Halder | 2023-10-13 00:00:00
With the launching of a 70-billion project for commercialisation of farming on Wednesday last, the country's agriculture embarks on a fresh pasture. Mostly financed by the World Bank, the project seeks to mainly produce vegetables and fruits on a commercial...
The upcoming ordinance on uniform entry test for public universities from the 2023-24 academic session, as announced by the University Grants Commission (UGC), appears to strike a note of urgency. Concerned quarters, academics in particular, feel the system should have...
Afia Mubasshira Tiasha and Eshrat Sharmin | 2023-10-13 00:00:00
Gender-responsive policies intentionally incorporate considerations related to gender norms, roles, and relationships into their design, implementation, and outcomes. These policies aim to address the unique needs of individuals of all genders, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. They empower women and...
Afsan Chowdhury | 2023-10-13 00:00:00
Nothing portrays the toothlessness of the financial regulatory system of Bangladesh and the law enforcer's capacity to rein on financial criminals. Jailing PK Haldar by a Dhaka Court as he lies stewing in an Indian jail has no value.Bangladesh did...
FE REPORT | 2023-10-12 12:00:00
Bangladesh has seen inequality in wealth and consumption over the last 15 years despite having some economic development, said Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Distinguished Fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya."In the 15 years of development experience, Bangladesh has seen increasing inequality...
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has opened 20 agent outlets. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the agent outlets virtually from the Islami Bank Tower in Dhaka on Tuesday. Muhammad Qaisar Ali, JQM Habibullah and Md...
Sylhet Gas Fields Limited (SGFL) chairman and Energy and Mineral Resources Division additional secretary Mohammad Zakir presides over the 41st annual general meeting of the company in the capital recently. Petrobangla chairman Zanendra Nath Sarkar was also present. SGFL is...
Bangladesh Gas Fields Company Ltd (BGFCL) Chairman and Energy and Mineral Resources Division Secretary Md. Nurul Alam presides over the 68th annual general meeting of the company in the city on Tuesday. Petrobangla Chairman Zanendra Nath Sarker was also present....
The 'National Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (NYES) 2023' organised by the AGREEN Foundation will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the KIB Auditorium at Farmgate in the city, says a press release.The aim of the event is to make the youths interested...
NEW DELHI, Oct 11 (AFP): Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday slammed a record seventh World Cup century as India hammered Afghanistan by eight wickets in New Delhi.Chasing 273 for victory, the hosts rode on Rohit's 131 to achieve their target...
The Cabinet Committee Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting on Wednesday approved some 13 procurement proposals including import of fertiliser, lentil and edible oil, reports UNB.Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal presided over the meeting.As per separate proposals of the Ministry...
The government is going to procure some 261 vehicles (Jeeps) for deputy commissioners (DCs) of different districts and Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs), reports UNB.Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in a meeting on Wednesday in-principle approved a proposal of the Ministry...
FE REPORT | 2023-10-12 00:00:00
Heated conversations took place between the lawyers of the defence and prosecution in the case filed against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and three others on charge of violating labour law.The situation caused the judge to leave the courtroom, resulting...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2023-10-12 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 11: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is likely to appoint contractors for the construction of Matarbari Deep-sea Port next month (November).Evaluation of the tenders submitted for construction work of the port is likely to be completed soon. Then...
TUNGIPARA, Oct 11 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the people not to worry about national and international conspiracies being hatched ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections."Next election is coming. National and international conspiracies are being hatched. But,...
At least 12 persons were killed and many others injured in 4 road accidents across the country on Wednesday, report agenciesOf ther six were killed in a accident in Chelerghat area on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway.Police identified four deceased as Sohel Mia,...
FE REPORT | 2023-10-12 00:00:00
The country's largest 60-megawatt wind-based power plant in Cox's Bazar is all set to initiate commercial operation today (Thursday).The operation of the plant, owned by US-DK Green Energy, will be inaugurated at a function in the city.Located at Khurushkul near...
The price of hilsa in the market is high due to greed of profit-mongers at different levels, said Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim, report agencies.He said this at a press briefing organised on the occasion of the implementation...
The IRI-NDI Pre-election Assessment Mission called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganobhaban in the city on Wednesday. — Focus Bangla photo
REZAUL KARIM & YASIR WARDAD | 2023-10-12 00:00:00
In response to an unusual surge in bottled mineral-water prices over the last six months, the Bangladesh Competition Commission has sought detailed manufacturing-cost breakdowns from the local market players. Following a meeting held on Sunday, mineral water and beverage companies...
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