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BD-US Working Group on Labor meets today

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORT The first preparatory inter-ministerial meeting of the proposed Working Group on Labor (WGL) between Bangladesh and the USA will be held in the city on Monday, sources said. "We will sit on Monday at 3:00PM for discussing on...

BRT contractor won't get any more projects: Quader

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORTRoad Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the contractor working on developing the bus rapid transit (BRT) would not get any more projects in Bangladesh. Despite being responsible for the BRT accident, he said, the company...

T-Bonds not traded in last three sessions

FE Report | 2022-10-17 00:00:00

Despite availability of interested buyers, the government securities have not been traded at all in the last three trading sessions, including Sunday, market operators said.They said only two trades were executed on debut of the much-hyped securities on Tuesday last.The...

Brunei ready to supply LNG, oil to BD

FE Report | 2022-10-17 00:00:00

Brunei has agreed to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other petroleum products to Bangladesh, officials said after a bilateral meeting between the two countries on Sunday.Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, who visited...

Corporate-taxmen compromise

Doulot Akter Mala | 2022-10-17 00:00:00

Revenue authorities, finally, have softened their stance on an ‘intrusive’ verification of financials of large taxpayers on an overriding question of privacy and business secrets of companies, sources say. The business biggies may have to share the requisite data or...

Participants pose for photograph at a daylong seminar on 'Digital Accessibility Key to Promoting Inclusive

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Participants pose for photograph at a daylong seminar on 'Digital Accessibility Key to Promoting Inclusive University Initiatives in Bangladesh' organised by the Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) of BUET with the collaboration of Aspire to Innovate (a2i) of...

Light rain likely today------------------------

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Light rain/thunder shower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry over the country until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to Met office.Day...

DSCC conducts eviction drive

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORT The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has conducted an eviction drive against illegal structures to recover the original channel of the river Buriganga from encroachment. A total of 28 structures including Matador Park, Panna Battery Factory and a...

BR temporary workers threaten tougher movement

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORTTemporary workers of the Bangladesh Railway (BR) warned to go for tougher movement, if their six-point charter of demands are not realised immediately by the authority concerned.The made the demands during a rally in front of the BR Administrative...

Most imported cosmetics in posh Dhaka fake: DNCRP

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORT A big chunk of imported cosmetics and powdered milk, sold in the city's posh areas like Gulshan and Banani, were found adulterated, the Directorate of Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) said on Sunday."During our routine drives, we found most...

Healthy dietary habit can reduce hypertension-related health risks

FE REPORT | 2022-10-17 00:00:00

Experts have called upon all to adopt health dietary habits in a bid to reduce health risks caused by hypertensions. The risks of various non-communicable diseases including hypertensive heart disease and deaths are increasing among the population of Bangladesh due...

Next election as per constitution, reiterates Quader

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday reiterated that the next general election would be held in line with the provisions of the country's constitution, reports BSS."BNP could not leave out its demand of caretaker government. The election...

Indictment hearing in Gatco graft case on Jan 29

2022-10-17 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Sunday set January 29 next to hold hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and 12 others, reports BSS.Acting Judge of Dhaka Special Judge Court-3 Sheikh Nazmul Alam passed...

BNP extorting money in name of anti-govt rallies: Hasan

2022-10-17 00:00:00

In the name of holding anti-government rallies the BNP is extorting money from businessmen and portions of the extorted money are going to BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday, reports...

History will never forgive Justice Khairul Haque, says Fakhrul

2022-10-17 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said history will never forgive former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque for 'unethically' creating a ground for the Awami League to revoke the caretaker government (CG) system to conduct general election,...

Brunei Sultan pays homage to Bangabandhu

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports BSS.He visited the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the city's Dhanmondi 32 and paid homage by placing a wreath at the portrait...

Palli Sanchay Bank Limited Chairman and former senior secretary Md Akram Al Hossain attended as the chief

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Palli Sanchay Bank Limited Chairman and former senior secretary Md Akram Al Hossain attended as the chief guest a workshop organised by Palli Snchay Bank in Khulna recently. Managing Director of the bank Khondakar Ataur Rahman presided over the meeting

Janata Bank Limited Managing Director and CEO Md Abdus Salam Azad attended as the chief guest a branch

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Janata Bank Limited Managing Director and CEO Md Abdus Salam Azad attended as the chief guest a branch managers conference-2022 of Dhaka South Division of the bank at its north divisional office in the city recently

Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) arranged its Third Quarterly Business Conference on a virtual platform at the

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) arranged its Third Quarterly Business Conference on a virtual platform at the bank's head office on Saturday. Dr Md Mahbub Ul Alam, chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest while Zafar Alam,...

SJIBL plants 25,000 saplings across the country

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) rendered different types of works towards the environment and climate protection and also as part of its corporate social responsibility, says a press release. The bank has been carrying out the programme of tree plantation...

Products' standards linked to export growth

FE Report | 2022-10-17 00:00:00

Proper standardisation and certification of different products made the country is vital for broadening the country's footprint in international market, speakers said at a programme on Sunday. They also said the country should improve its logistics sector, enhance the capacity...

IBBL launches export growth campaign

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) launched a 12-day campaign on 'Maximising export for boosting foreign exchange reserve' on Sunday.Muhammad Qaisar Ali, managing director (current charge) of the bank, inaugurated the campaign as the chief guest on a virtual platform. Md...

Brunei urged to remove hurdles to recruiting BD workers

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FE REPORTBangladesh has requested Brunei to remove the discriminatory treatment against Bangladeshi immigrant workers as compared to other countries, considering the benefits of the two countries. "We request Brunei to remove the discriminatory rule … Bangladeshi immigrant workers have to...

Benapole road crash kills Indian trucker

2022-10-17 00:00:00

BENAPOLE, Oct 16 (UNB): An Indian truck driver was killed after being hit by another truck in front of Benapole Port police station on Sunday morning.The deceased is identified as Shyam Sunder, 57, son of Teji Sunder of Mathura in...

Global Handwashing Day observed in dists

2022-10-17 00:00:00

The Global Handwashing Day-2022 was observed in districts on Sunday, reports BSS.In Gaibandha, marking the day, district administration and Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) jointly chalked out elaborate programmes.In the morning around 10am a post-rally discussion was held at...

Jute sticks now a cash crop for Faridpur farmers

2022-10-17 00:00:00

FARIDPUR, Oct 16 (UNB): Once neglected, jute sticks have now become a cash crop as those are being exported to different countries including China for its growing demand in particle board and charcoal factories. The jute growers in the Faridpur...

Commander of Dhaka Naval Area Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-Ul-Azim, NPP,

2022-10-17 00:00:00

Commander of Dhaka Naval Area Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-Ul-Azim, NPP, ndu, afwc, psc inaugurating the Inter-Services Football Competition-2022 at Dhaka Cantonment in the city on Sunday — ISPR

Swiatek rallies past Pegula to reach San Diego final

2022-10-17 00:00:00

SAN DIEGO, Oct 16 (AFP): World number one Iga Swiatek of Poland rallied after a rain delay to defeat sixth-ranked American Jessica Pegula on Saturday and reach the WTA San Diego Open final.Swiatek, seeking her eighth title of the year,...

Dutch edge UAE in thriller

2022-10-17 00:00:00

GEELONG, Australia, Oct 16 (AFP): Bowlers led by Bas de Leede helped the Netherlands edge out the United Arab Emirates by three wickets in a tense low-scoring match of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.Skipper Scott Edwards stood unbeaten on...

Namibia's fairytale start in T20 WC opener

2022-10-17 00:00:00

GEELONG, Australia, Oct 16 (AFP): Jan Frylinck smashed 44 runs and took two wickets as Namibia hammered Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs to cause a major upset in the opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup on...