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Stocks rebound in choppy trade

FE REPORT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

Stocks bounced back on Thursday, paring some of the previous day's losses, as bargain hunters revealed their buying interest in sector-specific issues.The benchmark equity index swung between gains and losses several times before closing marginally higher as most of the...

SFIL celebrated second anniversary

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Strategic Finance and Investments Limited (SFIL), a non-banking financial institution, celebrated its second anniversary at a hotel in the capital on Wednesday. Deputy Managing Director of SFIL Tamim Marzan Huda hosted the programme

Md Abul Hashem inaugurated Elliotganj Bazar Sub-Branch of Uttara Bank

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Bank Limited Md Abul Hashem inaugurated Elliotganj Bazar Sub-Branch of the bank at Elliotganj Bazar, Daudkandi, Cumilla on Thursday. Deputy General Manager and Zonal Head (Cumilla Zone) Anwar Hossain and local dignitaries were also present...

Road communication with Bhutan via 3rd country to boost trade: Tipu

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said on Thursday that the launching of road communication with Bhutan via a third country would boost bilateral trade, commerce and tourism, reports BSS.He also opined that communication between Bangladesh and Bhutan through Syedpur regional airport...

ACI Motors launches Sonalika service campaign

2022-09-16 00:00:00

A launching ceremony of Sonalika Service Campaign-2022 organised by ACI Motors Limited was held recently, said a press release.Subrata Ranjan Das, executive director of ACI Motors, was present at the launching ceremony as the chief guest.ACI Motors has been playing...

CCCI holds roundtable

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 15: A roundtable meeting on 'Transforming the manufacturing sector in the era of technology' was held at a hotel in Chattogram city on Thursday. Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) arranged the meeting at the CCCI office...

Sustainable Finance, Green Banking Summit held in Dhaka

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Sustainable Finance and Green Banking from a commercial perspective in a manner that bankers can relate to, is one of the key goals of FINSAlliance and EW Advisory's advisory and capacity building services. FINSAlliance and EW Advisory were joined recently...

Court orders to seize land of Habib Steel in default case

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 15: A court here ordered to seize 280 decimal lands of Habib Steel, a concern of Habib Group, in a loan default case of Tk 909.8 million. Judge Mujahidur Rahman of Chattogram Financial Debt Court (CFDC) passed the...

Business delegation leaves city with PM's entourage

FE REPORT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

A high-powered business delegation on Thursday morning left here for the United Kingdom en route to New York as an entourage of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is scheduled to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly...

Fixing dollar price to affect export earnings: BFFEA

FE REPORT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

The country's frozen food exporters expressed their concern over fixing the US dollar price. They termed the big difference between its rates as 'discriminatory', which would affect their export earnings.The Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) expressed their worries through...

Dengue cases soar in Pakistan

2022-09-16 00:00:00

SINDH, Sept 15 (BBC): Pakistani health officials are warning of a looming health crisis in the country after devastating recent floods.Thirty-three million people have been affected by the flooding, which has left nearly 1,500 dead since the middle of June.As...

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on truce

2022-09-16 00:00:00

YEREVAN, Sept 15 (AP): Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated a cease-fire to end a flare-up of fighting that has killed 155 soldiers from both sides, a senior Armenian official said early Thursday.Armen Grigoryan, the secretary of Armenia's Security Council, announced the...

Putin, Xi hail 'great power' ties at talks in Uzbekistan

2022-09-16 00:00:00

SAMARKAND, Sept 15 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West.Sitting across from...

Chance for Ukraine peace minimal: UN chief

2022-09-16 00:00:00

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 15 (AFP/AP): The prospects for peace in Ukraine are "minimal" at present, the United Nations chief lamented Wednesday after a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he and Putin discussed efforts to overcome...

England cricketers touch down in Pakistan after 17 yrs

2022-09-16 00:00:00

KARACHI, Sept 15 (AFP): England's "excited" cricket squad touched down in Karachi on Thursday for their first tour of Pakistan in 17 years, a lengthy absence brought about by security fears.England last played in Pakistan in 2005 and were due...

Shaheen Afridi returns to Pak team, Fakhar misses out

2022-09-16 00:00:00

KARACHI, Sept 15 (Agencies): Pakistan selectors included on Thursday recovering paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi, but batsman Fakhar Zaman could only find a place in the reserves for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next month.Shaheen, 22, injured his knee while...

Tennis great Federer to retire after Laver Cup

2022-09-16 00:00:00

GENEVA, Sept 15 (AFP): Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career."The Laver Cup next...

BD to play Bhutan in semis today

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh will play Bhutan in the first semifinal of the 7-nation 6th SAFF Women's Championship' 2022 today (Friday) at 1:15 pm (Bangladesh time) at the Dasharath Stadium (Rangasala) in the Nepalses capital Kathmandu, reports UNB. Hosts Nepal will face five-time...

Haaland scores stunning acrobatic goal for Man City

2022-09-16 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, England, Sept 15 (AP): The cross reached Erling Haaland at shoulder height, about a meter in front of the Manchester City striker.No problem for this generational talent.Producing a spectacular acrobatic volley with the outside of his left foot, Haaland...

Tigers to play two T20s against UAE as WC preparation

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 international matches against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of their build-up for the World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on Thursday, reports AFP.The two matches will be held on September...

Shwapno opens its outlet at Nageshwari, Kurigram

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Shwapno, the retail chain shop, opened its 243rd outlet at Siraj Shopping Mall, College More at Nageshwari in Kurigram on Thursday, said a press release. Maulana Tayeebur Rahman of Nageshwari Upazila, Md Sha Newaz Mazumder Rani, zonal manager (Operations), Rangpur...

Oil prices fall on demand concerns

2022-09-16 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters): Oil prices fell on Thursday as expectations of weaker demand and a strong US dollar ahead of a potentially large interest rate increase outweighed supply concerns.The International Energy Agency said this week oil demand growth would...

Gold sees a big fall

2022-09-16 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 15 (Reuters): Gold prices fell on Thursday more than 1.0 per cent as the dollar jumped after higher-than-expected rise in US inflation cemented bets for aggressive rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. In India, MCX gold...

Ctg, Cumilla road accidents kill six

2022-09-16 00:00:00

A total of six people were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram and Cumilla districts on Wednesday and Thursday, reports UNB.In Chattogram, at least four people have been killed and five, including an inspector of Highway Police, hurt in...

Khulna records highest rainfall in six years

2022-09-16 00:00:00

KHULNA, Sept 15 (UNB): Khulna recorded on Thursday its highest rainfall in six years, after the district witnessed 146 mm of rainfall in 24 hours till morning, according to the local weather office."The district recorded the highest rainfall in six...

Tk 6.35b projects to rebuild flood-damaged roads in Sylhet region approved

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

SYLHET, Sept 15: The Roads & Highways Department has approved a total of 31 projects at a cost of Tk 6.35 billion for reconstruction and rehabilitation of various roads, badly damaged by the recent devastating floods in the greater Sylhet...

Reopening of cinemas --- hope and hurdles

Shihab Sarkar | 2022-09-16 00:00:00

In the early 21st century, one-third of movie theatres across the country were declared shut. As years wore on, the total reached a figure of two-thirds. Many halls were dismantled, and replaced by shopping complexes and other profit-making establishments. The...

Returning home safely!

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Stepping out of home for everyday work or education and getting back safely should be a common affair. But for Dhaka city dwellers, it is not a blessing as there is no security in this city. While crossing the road,...

Using social media wisely

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Social media has become an inevitable part of our life. It helps people instantly communicate with each other and know about current developments. Whether we like it or not, it is supposed to stay with us forever. With its growing...

Addressing unemployment of the educated

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh is one of the top countries, which has the highest rate of the unemployed educated. Graduates are struggling hard in the job market as the conventional education system does not equip them with the skills the job market demands....