Premier Bank signed a remittance service agreement with NEC Money Transfer Limited. This agreement allows the bank to disburse remittances earned by non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) living abroad. The signing ceremony took place recently at the bank's head office in Banani,...
MTB Foundation marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 in partnership with Abinta Kabir Foundation School. The event, held at the school premises, celebrated this year's theme, 'Together for a Period-Friendly World'. As part of their commitment to the cause, MTB...
BENGALURU, May 29 (Reuters): Indian benchmarks saw their worst session in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight financials and information technology stocks amid uncertainty around domestic election results and the timing of US rate cuts.The blue-chip NSE...
FE REPORT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
ICB Asset Management Company has decided to sell its 15 per cent stake in ICB AMCL CMSF Golden Jubilee Mutual Fund at the prevailing market price within 30 working days from Wednesday [May 29].The sponsor of the close-ended mutual fund...
SYLHET, May 29 (UNB): The low-lying and haor areas of 13 unions in Gowainghat upazila were inundated on Wednesday due to flash floods prompted by heavy rainfall and onrush of upstream water.Salutikor-Gowainghat road went under water, snapping communication with Goainghat...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
MAGURA, May 29: A good number of brick kilns are being run illegally in the district, causing health hazards and posing a threat to the ecological balance.Locals have alleged that influential persons are running brick kilns in violation of the...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Kushtia, May 29: The Islamic University (IU) transport service costing hundreds of millions of taka annually is not up to the required standard of those whom it is meant for. To ensure a worthwhile transport service for the...
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters): Former runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a mid-match wobble before carving out a 6-3 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Wednesday to book his spot in the French Open third round.The Greek ninth-seed, winner...
NEW DELHI, May 29 (Times of India): Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma two cricketing legends, are set to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, continuing their remarkable journey that began in 2007. They are the only...
PARIS, May 29 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have not paid Kylian Mbappe his wages for April as well as a mega-bucks bonus amid a financial dispute between the club and the player as he prepares to leave the French champions,...
In a battle of two arch-rivals, Dhaka Mohammedan SC finished runners up in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2023-24, beating their traditional foe Dhaka Abahani Ltd by 2-1 goals at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj on...
Bangladesh registered their third successive victory in the fourth edition of Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi tournament beating Indonesia by 59-19 points held at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in the city on Wednesday, reports BSS.After beating South Korea and Malaysia...
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels former skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah will continue to help him in difficult times like they are doing at present as he prepares for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to start...
LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Aluminium prices hit their highest in nearly two years on supply tightness and surging buying interest from funds switching from copper.Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 0.4 per cent at $2,739 at...
LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Raw sugar futures on ICE fell on Wednesday with supplies boosted by strong production in Brazil while coffee prices fell back after the prior session's steep rise.July raw sugar fell 1.6 per cent to 18.43 cents...
PARIS/CANBERRA, May 29 (Reuters): Chicago wheat futures edged down on Wednesday, consolidating below a 10-month high as investors waited to see if forecast rain could stem a decline in harvest prospects in the biggest exporter Russia.Soybean futures edged down while...
LONDON, May 29 (Reuters): Oil prices grazed a four-week high on Wednesday on expectations that major producers will extend output cuts at a meeting on Sunday and that fuel consumption will start rising as the peak summer demand season kicks...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
Sixty years ago, on 27 May 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru’s life came to an end. Six decades after his death, there are the many reasons to remember the man and political figure he was. India’s first prime minister had been ailing...
Millions of people are facing a dire situation in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, which ravaged Bangladesh between May 27 and 28. The cyclone, with its devastating 135 kmph winds and heavy rainfall, has caused significant damage across several districts,...
Natural calamities like earthquakes highlight our helplessness against nature. Among various disasters, earthquakes are the most dangerous. Experts have long warned of strong earthquakes and tsunamis in Bangladesh. Frequent mild and moderate tremors indicate this risk. The pressing question is:...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-05-30 00:00:00
In a recent parliamentary session, the Minister of State for Expatriate Welfare and Foreign Employment disclosed the government's ambitious plan to send six million workers abroad over the next five years. The plan seems achievable, if seen in the context...
The man is one of the few lucky, and of course influential, persons to have avoided facing legal proceedings, let alone the consequences, for the financial crimes he has all through been suspected of committing. Since Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) filed...
EU creates 'AI Office' to regulate techunder tough new lawBRUSSELS, May 29: The EU on Wednesday announced the creation of an "AI Office" made up of experts to regulate artificial intelligence under a sweeping new law. "The AI Office aims...
BEIJING, May 29 (AFP): China on Wednesday hosts a litany of Arab dignitaries and diplomats ahead of a forum Beijing hopes will deepen ties with the region and present a "common voice" on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.Beijing has...
NEW YORK, May 29 (BBC/AP): The US does not believe Israel's actions in Rafah amount to a "major ground operation" that could cross a red line for President Joe Biden and trigger a possible change in US policy, the White...
NEW DELHI, May 29 (AFP/Reuters): Temperatures in India's capital soared to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, figures from the government's weather bureau showed, as it warned of dangerous heat levels in the sprawling megacity.The...
A total of 0.37 million (3.70 lakh) positions out of 19.151 lakh government jobs remain vacant, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said on Tuedday, reports UNB.The minister revealed this information during a dialogue organised by the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum...
MADRID, May 28 (AFP): Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday in a coordinated decision slammed by Israel as a "reward" for Hamas, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.The three European countries believe...
Body parts of MP Anwarul Azim Anar was recovered Tuesday from the septic tank of Sanjeeva Gardens in Kolkata, according to reports by local and Indian media.Member of Parliament (MP) of Jhenaidah-4 Constituency Anwarul Azim Anar was murdered in Kolkata...
The third phase of the country's sixth Upazila Parishad Election is set to be held in 87 upazilas in the country today (Wednesday).The voting will begin at 8:00am and will continue till 4:00 pm without any break, reports UNB.A total...
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