HONG KONG/BEIJING, Oct 10 (Reuters): Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$50 billion ($5.14 billion to $6.4 billion), sources with knowledge of...
IFIC Bank organised a business meeting titled 'Managers' Meet' at an auditorium in Khulna on Thursday. Chairman of the bank Md. Mehmood Husain attended the event as the chief guest. The event was presided over by Managing Director Syed Mansur...
Global equity fund inflows cooled to a three-week-low in the week to October 8 as investors took a breather after the recent market rally amid risks surrounding the collapse of the French government and the ongoing government shutdown in the...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) saw a steep fall this week, hitting a seven-week low, as widespread sell-offs by jittery investors reflected growing concerns over market momentum and macroeconomic uncertainties.Market sentiment remained subdued as investors turned...
LONDON, Oct 10, (AFP): Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.In an interview with BBC Sport, the British official spoke about the "worst situation" he...
England coach Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment with his team's fans after their 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday, saying the support at Wembley Stadium was "silent," reports UNB.England scored all three goals within the first 20 minutes through Morgan...
Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera has taken full responsibility for his team's heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to Hong Kong China in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, but expressed optimism that the men in red and green can bounce back in the...
The 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Junior J-30, Dhaka competition will begin at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna from today (Saturday) with the participation of 12 countries, reports BSS.Youth and Sports Secretary Mahbub-Ul Alam is expected to inaugurate the...
Bangladesh vowed to learn from the mistakes as they take on Afghanistan in the second match aiming to level the three-match series at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE today (Saturday). The match starts at 6 PM (Bangladesh Time), reports...
Bangladesh National Football Team departed for Hong Kong, China on Friday to play their away match of the ASF Asian Cup Qualifiers scheduled to be held on October 14, reports BSS.All 23 members of the final squad for Thursday's home...
Bangladesh's Rubya Haider (R) plays a shot during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 one-day international (ODI) match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. — AFP
Md. Farooque Hossain | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
For decades, the country's public procurement system had been a breeding ground for corruption, manipulation, and nepotism. The archaic manual tendering process was notorious for irregularities -- papers mysteriously disappearing, bids forged, contractors handpicked, and syndicates ruling the roost. At...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on the planet, has transformed into a rare show of flowers with invitingly vivid colours. Courtesy of heavy rains during the winter months of June to August, the desert has come to...
BRUSSELS, Oct 10 (AP): NATO will begin its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, next week, with a key emphasis on safeguarding nuclear weapons before any potential use, Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Friday.The long-scheduled two-week drill, starting Monday, comes amid heightened...
Peru's lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country's new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina Boluarte, as anger mounted over rising crime and accusations of corruption, reports BBC.One of the world's...
SEOUL, Oct 10 (AFP): North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hailed "friendly and cooperative" ties with China as he hosted Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported...
COPENHAGEN, Oct 10 (AFP): One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report suffering from depression or anxiety, a study published Friday by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) said.The rate is five times higher than that...
DAVAO (Philippines), Oct 10 (AFP): A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.The quake hit about 20 kilometres (12 miles) off Manay...
TOKYO, Oct 10 (AFP): Japan's ruling coalition collapsed Friday as junior partner Komeito quit the alliance, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi's bid to become the country's first woman prime minister.Takaichi became head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) less than...
KABUL, Oct 10 (Reuters): Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan of violating Kabul's "sovereign territory", describing it as an "unprecedented, violent, and provocative act".The allegation comes after two loud blasts were heard in the city late on Thursday.Pakistan had also...
KYIV (Ukraine), Oct 10 (AFP): Russian drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine's struggling energy infrastructure early Friday, cutting power to thousands across the country and killing a seven-year-old boy.The Russian attack combining hundreds of drones and nearly three dozen missiles disrupted...
Mokhlesur Rahman | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
In Bangladesh, the ancient tradition of Ayurveda is a deep-seated, holistic healing practice. However, it remains a peripheral part of the modern healthcare system. This failure to integrate into the mainstream represents a missed opportunity for a more inclusive and...
A recent survey reveals that approximately 75 per cent of students in Bangladesh who regularly engage in sports are more mentally stable and confident. About 60 per cent show improved leadership skills, time management, and teamwork. In contrast, students with...
Mobile Financial Services (MFS) have revolutionised financial access for millions in Bangladesh. But alongside this convenience, we are witnessing a sharp rise in fraud within the sector. Fraudulent activities like SIM swap attacks, phishing scams, and account hacking are becoming...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
Private tuition or coaching has been an essential part of the country's mainstream primary and secondary education for a long time. A large section of guardians has developed the notion that only coaching centres can help their children/wards to do...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
During his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly at the beginning of this month, Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus voiced a sentiment that revealed his government's growing frustration with India. In an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan,...
Despite risks of slowdown in global growth due to AI-related labour disruptions, and other issues, South Asia is still the world's fastest growing region. Growth in this region is projected to be robust at 6.6 per cent this year, but...
AKM Mahfuzur Rahman | 2025-10-11 00:00:00
To strengthen administrative and economic frameworks and advance sustainable development, government and private sector employees must remain free from political influence and see that they are not exploited as instruments of those in power. Article 21(2) of our Constitution clearly...
Despite reforms, policy innovations, and impressive macroeconomic performance in recent decades, inequality continues to undercut the promise of inclusive growth. This paradox -- growth without equitable distribution -- has long been observed in developing nations, but it is particularly striking...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately...
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