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Action to be taken, if banned drug Halosin used for anesthesia

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen on Saturday said tougher action will be taken against those who are involved for banned drug Halosin for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia for all types of surgery, reports BSS. "The government has...

BNP reshuffles 39 posts in advisory council and nat'l executive body

2024-06-16 00:00:00

In a new move to overhaul the party, BNP reshuffled 39 leaders in various positions within the party's advisory council and national executive committee on Saturday, reports UNB.The announcement was made through a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint...

JCD gets 260-member full committee

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Nearly three and a half months after forming its partial committee, BNP's student body Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced its full-fledged 260-member committee, reports UNB.The BNP high command approved the committee, according to a press release signed by party...

Gov working for welfare of people: Saber Chowdhury

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Saturday said the Awami League government is working for the overall welfare of the people by developing their socio-economic conditions, reports BSS."Sewing machines are being distributed for self-employment of women....

JnU BCL accused of extortion, threatening hospital authority

2024-06-16 00:00:00

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, June 15, (UNB): The Jagannath University unit of Chhatra League has been accused of extortion by Sumna Hospital Director Imadul Uddin Ahmed, as well as abusing him for not paying the demanded money before Eid.Director of Sumna Medical...

Efforts on to resolve issue of Myanmar firing: Quader

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that efforts were being made to resolve the issue of Myanmar's firing reaching Saint Martin's Island through discussions with that country, reports BSS."It will...

Sr secy Monjur pays tributes to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

2024-06-16 00:00:00

TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, June 15 (BSS): The senior secretary of the Bridges Division of the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges and the executive director of Bangladesh Bridge Authority Md. Monjur Hossain on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the...

BNP questions govt's silence on Myanmar firing towards St Martin

FE REPORT | 2024-06-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that the government's silence on Saint Martin issue is the reflection of its subservient mentality.He made the comments at a discussion marking the Black Day of Newspapers...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing the inauguration of a three-month tree plantation programme

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing the inauguration of a three-month tree plantation programme as well as the prize distribution ceremony on Saturday. — Focus Bangla

JCI Bangladesh Debate Team emerge champions

FE EDUCATION DESK | 2024-06-16 00:00:00

The JCI Bangladesh debate team clinched the championship title at the international debate competition held at the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Asia Pacific Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia recently. The Bangladesh team defeated Mongolia in the final to claim the...

Building sustainable career for a greener future

Nusrat Amin Turna | 2024-06-16 00:00:00

When business owners whose priorities are not just profit but also environmental sustainability, we call it environmental entrepreneurship. In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the pressing need to solve environmental issues including pollution, habitat destruction, and climate...

Hurdles law professionals face back home

Tazeen Nuwari Anwar | 2024-06-16 00:00:00

The legal education system in Bangladesh is in desperate need of a makeover. Imagine a world where young legal minds thrive, not just survive. To make that a reality a revamp of law school admission criteria so that the best...

BMW electric Mini threatened with highest EV tariff from EU

2024-06-16 00:00:00

BERLIN, June 15 (Reuters): BMW's all-electric Mini made in China is set to be hit by the highest EV tariff of 38.1 per cent under the EU's provisional plans, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, a potential...

United Finance holds 35th AGM

2024-06-16 00:00:00

The 35th Annual General Meeting of United Finance Limited was held in a hybrid mode at Samson H. Chowdhury Centre of Dhaka Club on Thursday. The company earned an after-tax profit of Tk 143.10 million in 2023. The meeting approved...

IFIC Bank reassures clients

2024-06-16 00:00:00

The IFIC Bank has clarified the recent burglary incident at its Biman Mor sub-branch in Bogura Sadar Upazila.In a statement issued on Friday, the bank said, "On June 13, at approximately 2 O'clock at night, some miscreants broke open the...

Nagad introduces mobile cattle market for hassle-free purchase

2024-06-16 00:00:00

To mitigate the hassle of buying sacrificial animals, Nagad, one of the country's leading mobile financial service providers, has launched an innovative campaign. By following a few steps, Nagad customers can buy their preferred sacrificial animals from a mobile cattle...

Jamuna Group participates in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Several companies under Bangladesh's Jamuna Group participated in the "Global Sourcing Expo-2024" held in Sydney, Australia, reports UNB. More than 100 top garment companies from over 20 countries and regions around the world took part in this expo, according to...

Bangladesh proposes gas imports from Azerbaijan

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh has proposed that Azerbaijan can be a good source of natural gas import for Bangladesh and also proposed to sign an MoU in this regard to which the Azerbaijan side responded positively, reports UNB.The first round of Foreign Office...

National Housing Finance opens Aftabnagar Sales Centre

2024-06-16 00:00:00

National Housing Finance opens Aftabnagar Sales CentreNational Housing Finance PLC has opened its Aftabnagar Sales Centre at Noor Tower, Aftabnagar, in Dhaka recently. Mohammad Shamsul Islam, Managing Director & CEO of National Housing Finance, inaugurated the sales centre. Alamgir Hossain...

WALTON FRIDGE ALSO ON EID SHOPPERS' LIST

2024-06-16 00:00:00

WALTON FRIDGE ALSO ON EID SHOPPERS' LIST With Eid-ul-Azha only a day away, customers throng the Walton showrooms across the country to buy Walton fridges for preservation of the meat of sacrificial animals. Walton offers fridges ranging from 50 litres...

Steps to boost handicraft sector, expand export footprint

2024-06-16 00:00:00

REZAUL KARIMThe government has initiated comprehensive strategies for the handicraft sector, aimed at boosting exports and broadening the nation's export basket, according to the Commerce Ministry. To achieve these goals, a high-powered committee has been formed by the ministry to...

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its seabed in South China Sea

2024-06-16 00:00:00

MANILA, June 15 (AP): The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it would have the exclusive right to exploit resources, the Department of...

Modi holds separate talks with Biden, Trudeau

2024-06-16 00:00:00

BARI, June 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a brief conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau amid strain in bilateral ties over the case relating to the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Modi also...

Ramaphosa re-elected president

2024-06-16 00:00:00

CAPE TOWN, June 15 (Reuters/AFP): South Africa's parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa's ANC,...

Global equity funds faced huge outflows on caution ahead of Fed meet

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Global equity funds suffered sharp outflows in the seven days to June 12 as investors cautiously took out money ahead of a key US inflation report and Federal Reserve policy decision that could determine the near-term outlook for interest rates,...

IFIC Bank opens "Smart Booth" for cattle market

2024-06-16 00:00:00

IFIC Bank opens "Smart Booth" for cattle marketIFIC Bank opened a smart booth at Dhaka Polytechnic Institute to promote the motto of smart Bangladesh, cashless transactions. This smart banking booth has been installed to facilitate and secure transactions for buyers...

Retail stocks search for direction as rates stay high

2024-06-16 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 15 (Reuters): Elevated US interest rates are pressuring the US retail sector, where shares of many companies have been dented by months of tight monetary policy while a select few have soared.The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Distribution...

Hyundai deepens India bet, files for IPO that could be country's biggest

2024-06-16 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, June 15 (Reuters): Hyundai Motor's India unit sought regulatory approval on Saturday for a stock market listing in Mumbai which could be the nation's biggest and will see the South Korean parent sell a stake of up to...

BSEC to curb leeway of unruly auditors

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2024-06-16 00:00:00

The securities regulator on several occasions felt that their hands were tied against auditors, which had helped market intermediaries commit financial frauds, to the disadvantage of investors. The auditors were not from the panel that the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange...

News in Brief 2024-06-16

2024-06-16 00:00:00

Heavy crowds but smooth Eid travel at Paturia GhatMANIKGANJ, June 15: A large number of holidaymakers have been thronging the Paturia-Daulatdia ferry ghats since Saturday morning to cross the river. Despite the heavy traffic, cattle-laden vehicles are crossing smoothly due...