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Rich nations, China must quicken race to net zero, says IEA

2023-09-27 00:00:00

PARIS, Sept 26 (AFP): Rich and developing nations alike must sharply improve their net-zero targets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday, warning that a clean energy surge was the main reason the world's climate goals are still achievable.Wealthy countries...

The problem of persistent and low-grade fever

DR IMTIAZ AHMED | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

Have you ever felt like you're constantly feverish? Sometimes, it's just a feeling of warmth, and sometimes it is more intense. Our normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). When it goes up somewhere between 98.7°F and 100.4°F (37.05°C and 38.0°C),...

Into the lives of Dhaka's transport hawkers

KHALID SAIFULLAH KHAN | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

Dhaka - the city of people from every walk of life - presents a variety of hawkers in the streets, on public transport, in front of schools and colleges, and nearly everywhere. Yet interestingly, there is a specific kind of...

Learning to embrace household chores as essential life skills

TAHSEEN NOWER PRACHI | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

"I cook my own rice now, maa. Finally, I know how many cups go into that pot for a perfect cook in the rice. Tonight, I made chicken. I do my own laundry, I do the dishes by myself, I...

Fighting climate change

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Despite being at the forefront of the climate crisis, we have largely ignored the threat of climate change. As a result, Bangladesh is already experiencing the negative effects of climate change. It is threatening our ecology, agricultural productivity, food security,...

Ridding Chattogram of water logging

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Water logging seems to be a curse for Chattogram city. Residents of this beautiful city have been living with this curse for years. It is known to them that the city roads will go under water even after a little...

Debt servicing begins to bite

Syed Mansur Hashim | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

One of the things economists in the country had pointed out in years past was that the government should be cautious in racking up loans for all sorts of projects. The opening up of billions of dollars in foreign loans...

Dairy industry and the untapped potential

Wasi Ahmed | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

Although dairy as an industry did not have any organised footing in Bangladesh until recently, its emergence and growth over the decades is by all means commendable. From a very humble beginning in an informal manner, the industry grew to...

Containment of dengue: A losing battle?

2023-09-27 00:00:00

That the incidence of the vector-borne disease, dengue, has reached alarming proportions this year is to say the least when a record 928 deaths and 190,758 cases were reported till the morning of September 25. Given that the responsible government...

Road safety remains elusive, law lopsided

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2023-09-27 00:00:00

Ease of new-era travels and road safety remain elusive in Bangladesh as the much-vaunted latest law looks lopsided and ramshackle transports, amateurist drivers, outmoded manual traffic controls pose avoidable risks.These are cardinal ones among hazards that are responsible for loss...

US Assistant Secy due this week

2023-09-26 00:00:00

US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Islamabad, Karachi, and Dhaka September 25 - October?2, reports UNB.The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy and consulate staff and observe consular operations, said the US Department...

Final master plan likely this month

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 25: The groundbreaking work of the Bay terminal of Chattogram seaport is likely in October subject to the approval of the proposed construction master plan this month.The master plan has been framed by two consultants - Kun Hwa...

BD ranked 22nd among 50 most conflict-ridden countries by US-based researcher

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh ranked the 22nd among the world's 50 most conflict-ridden countries, according to new research that measures political violence around the globe, reports UNB.Myanmar, with the highest number of armed groups in the world, topped the list with a rating...

Dengue: 19 more die with 3033 new cases

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

With 19 more deaths from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh rose to 928 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).At least 3,033 new patients were hospitalised...

BB introduces dollar booking policy for max one year

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a US dollar- booking policy for maximum 1 year, at a higher rate, to meet future requirements, reports UNB.According to the new rules, after one year, the bank will be able to charge a maximum of...

Govt raises one-time financial aid to Tk 150,000

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

Migrant workers returning with sickness will now get a one-time financial assistance of Tk 150,000 to meet their immediate medical expenses."In order to make immediate medical assistance of injured, sick and physically disabled returned migrant workers more meaningful, the financial...

Bhuban succumbs to his bullet injuries

2023-09-26 00:00:00

A 52-year-old lawyer who sustained injuries during an indiscriminate firing by a group of terrorists on a road in Dhaka's Tejgaon area died on Monday. Bhuban Chandra Shil succumbed to his injuries at 10:35 am on Monday while receiving treatment...

Marginalised communities struggle to reap benefits of economic growth

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

Marginalised communities in Bangladesh continue to lag behind in reaping the benefits of the country's economic progress, said economists and civil-society members at a programme on Monday. They identified factors such as weak governance, inadequate policies and undue political interference...

Following egg example, govt mulls potato import to calm escalating prices

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

In a continued struggle to stabilise potato prices, the government is considering imports as retail rates defy the government-set maximum retail price of Tk 36 per kg, according to a top official."We are closely monitoring the situation. If potato prices...

Prayer Timings (2023-09-26)

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Water-soaked goods and fashion accessories

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Water-soaked goods and fashion accessories dry under the sun at Dhaka's New Market on Monday after severe waterlogging from heavy rain last week. Traders estimate losses at Tk 0.1 to Tk 0.5 million per shop. — FE Photo by Shafiqul...

After ExxonMobil, Chevron also intends to explore deep offshore

M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

After ExxonMobil's unsolicited offer, another US firm, Chevron, has also expressed interest to explore Bangladesh’s deep offshore blocks that have so far remained unexplored despite having high potential to discover hydrocarbon resources. "Chevron Bangladesh has submitted a proposal in this...

Top 5pc contractors take 26pc govt buy bids: TIB

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

Around 5.0-percent top contractors take 26 per cent of online government purchase deals as the much-hyped e-tendering system could hardly create a competitive environment nearly a decade into its existence, says a watchdog. Besides, value of 99 per cent of...

Policy reform prescribed for small ventures to join global trade

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

Top bankers and banking specialists on Monday gathered at a seminar in Dhaka to identify key barriers obstructing Bangladesh's cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) from participating in the global trade network. The obstacles they identified include financial limitations,...

US imposes restrictions on ACU payment

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

An oncoming problem on trade front is feared from a reported US restrictions on processing payments linked to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) through which Bangladesh also settles deferred import payments. According to Indian media report, the US Office of...

Unorthodox reform ideas invited for boosting remittances

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

Thought-provoking reform ideas have been invited for netting more remittances which can help resolve the prevailing foreign-exchange and other macroeconomic problems facing Bangladesh.As current measures and bets for remitters couldn't deter remittance and forex diversions, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal...

Weather (2023-09-26)

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/ thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office.It...

BUP Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam and participants at a closing ceremony

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam and participants at a closing ceremony of the three-day 2nd international conference on 'Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development' (ICICT4SD) on the university campus in the city...

VDP Director General Major General AKM Aminul Haque adorning newly-promoted 28 deputy directors

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh Ansar & Village Defence Party (VDP) Director General Major General AKM Aminul Haque adorning newly-promoted 28 deputy directors of Bangladesh Ansar & VDP with the rank-badge at an installation ceremony in its headquarters on Monday — Ansar & VDP

US Visa policy won't harm police image: IGP

FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00

The US Visa Restriction Policy would not be a cause for image crisis of police, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Monday in the capital."I think, the US visa policy won't harm the image of police,"...