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BD can import 'cheap' oil from Russia, others

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

Bangladesh would be able to import 'cheap' Russian oil, as there was no sanction on Russian oil, fertiliser and food, Prime Minister's Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury said on Wednesday - interpreting comments of a top US diplomat."The US Under...

People pay Tk 108.3b bribe in a yr

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

Service delivery in Bangladesh involved an estimated Tk 108.3 billion in underhand dealings in a year, according to a 2021 survey by a graft watchdog.At least 70.9 per cent of the service-recipients in the country were victims of graft and...

Weather (2022-09-01)

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur division in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly...

Dengue death toll rises to 21

2022-09-01 00:00:00

One more patient died from dengue in the 24 hours until Wednesday morning raising this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 21, said health authorities, reports UNB.During this period, 251 people were hospitalised with the viral fever as...

BD reports another Covid death, 214 cases

2022-09-01 00:00:00

The country reported another Covid-linked death and 214 cases in 24 hours until Wednesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,323 while the caseload to...

Mass Media bill goes back to JS committee for 2nd time

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Information and Broadcast Ministry on Tuesday got another 60 days to examine and amend the much-debated Mass Media Employees (Services Conditions) Bill 2022, reports UNB.Chairman of the Committee Hasanul Huq Inu sought the time extension...

Increased workload benefits workers poorly, says study

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

Garment workers have hardly benefitted out of their increased workload for a rise in locally-made apparel export orders, according to a joint study.Increased export orders has come in the form of excessive pressure for the workers leading to a rise...

Section 144 imposed in Rangamati ahead of AL, BNP rallies

2022-09-01 00:00:00

RANGAMATI, Aug 31 (UNB): Authorities at Rangamati's Juraichhari upazila imposed restrictions on public assembly Wednesday to avert any untoward incident as two rival political groups announced simultaneous rallies at the same venue.The restrictions applied under Section 144 of the CrPc...

Spirit of liberation war curled up with killing of Bangabandhu: Anisul

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the spirit of liberation war was curled up with the killings of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975."Father...

BNP's 44th founding anniversary today

2022-09-01 00:00:00

BNP is set to celebrate its 44th founding anniversary across the country today (Thursday) amid various programmes, reports UNB.On September 1, 1978, late President Ziaur Rahman founded the party with a 19-point programme to build a self-reliant Bangladesh.BNP and its...

Evidence (Amend.) Bill-2022 placed in Jatiya Sangsad

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was placed on Wednesday in the Jatiya Sangsad, keeping the provision of making digital evidence admissible in court, reports BSS.Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq placed the bill in the House with Speaker Dr...

Khaleda being deprived of due treatment: Fakhrul

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of making 'discourteous' remarks about ailing opposition leader Khaleda Zia, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government is depriving her of the treatment she deserves, reports UNB. "It's unfortunate for...

Discard personal interest, greed to be perfect leaders

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men to build themselves as perfect leaders by moving forward with sacrificing mind leaving personal interest and greed, reports BSS."If you (Chhatra League leaders and activists) move ahead...

Gazprom surges 30pc

2022-09-01 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Aug 31 (Reuters): Shares in Russian gas giant Gazprom leapt more than 30 per cent in early Moscow trade on Wednesday after the company posted a record first-half profit and recommended interim dividends, pushing the benchmark MOEX stock index...

Chinese electric carmaker BYD plummets after Buffett sale

2022-09-01 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Aug 31 (AFP): Shares in Chinese electric carmaker BYD plunged on Wednesday after its largest backer, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, reduced its stake amid speculation of a potential exit.Hong Kong-listed shares of the EV manufacturer fell by as...

Evergrande winding-up lawsuit in HK adjourned

2022-09-01 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Aug 31 (Reuters): China Evergrande Group on Wednesday opposed a winding-up petition filed in a Hong Kong court, with the hearing now being adjourned until September 5.An investor in Evergrande's Chinese online real estate and automobile marketplace, Fangchebao...

Interest rate and recession fears knock world stocks

2022-09-01 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters): Record-high inflation in the euro zone compounded recession fears stalking markets on Wednesday as central banks on both sides of the Atlantic prepared to raise borrowing costs for businesses and households again next month.Wall Street was...

News Briefs (2022-09-01)

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividend Takaful Islami Insurance Ltd: The company has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2021 to the respective shareholders.Board meetingApex Tannery Limited: A meeting of the board of directors will be held on...

836th meeting of EC of Shahjalal Islami Bank held

2022-09-01 00:00:00

The 836th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held at Corporate Head Office of the bank recently. The meeting was presided over by Akkas Uddin Mollah, Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of...

377th meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank held

2022-09-01 00:00:00

The 377th meeting of the board of directors of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited was held at Al-Arafah Tower in the city on Wednesday. Chairman of the board of directors Salim Rahman presided over the meeting. Managing Director and CEO Farman...

NCC Bank with cooperation of RRRC and Save the Children organised tree plantation activities at Rohingya Camps

2022-09-01 00:00:00

NCC Bank Ltd. with the cooperation of Refugee Relief & Repatriation Commissioner Office (RRRC) and Save the Children organised tree plantation activities at Rohingya Camps in Cox's Bazar recently to mark the 47th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the...

Mutual Trust Bank celebrated 'Customer Service Week'

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MTB) recently celebrated 'Customer Service Week' in southwestern and northern regions of the country from August 21 to 25. Md Ahsan Adelur Rahman, an MP from Nilphamari-4, inaugurated the week in presence of distinguished customers of...

BGMEA, Jeanologia to collaborate on promoting green technologies

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Jeanologia, a globally renowned textile technology manufacturer, will join hands with BGMEA to support Bangladesh's RMG industry in adopting innovative technologies and processes to become more efficient and sustainable, reports UNB.The commitment to collaboration was expressed when the founder and...

Agreement on CMSME Refinance Scheme ---

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Confce on kidney disease and hemodialysis

2022-09-01 00:00:00

A daylong conference titled 'International CME on Kidney Disease and Hemodialysis' was held in Dhaka on Monday, organised by Bangladesh Renal Association and powered by NIPRO-JMI Medical Limited, a Japan-Bangladesh joint venture company, says a press release.Speakers at the conference...

Four-day Textech Bangladesh Int’l Expo begins in city

2022-09-01 00:00:00

The "21st Textech Bangladesh International Expo 2022", organised by "CEMS-Global USA" in association with "CEMS Bangladesh", kicked off in the city on Wednesday, says a press release.This iconic show is back after two years of COVID restrictions along with two...

New categories to honour small-scale farmers

2022-09-01 00:00:00

Standard Chartered and Channel i jointly announced the inauguration of the Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2022, says a press release. Launched by Standard Chartered in 2014, this year's Agrow Award marks the eighth iteration of the event...

FBCCI seeks investment in economic zones

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

The country's apex trade body has called for the local and foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the economic zones.It urged the local businesses to brand Bangladesh as the most favourable investment destination in this region through courting investment in the...

LafargeHolcim leads turnover chart -

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

Ten most-traded firms accounted for 30 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, with LafargeHolcim Bangladesh dominating the turnover chart.The multinational cement maker topped the prime bourse's turnover list after almost two months as investors...

BSEC approves IPO plan of Asiatic Laboratories

FE REPORT | 2022-09-01 00:00:00

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd. received the securities regulator's approval to raise a capital of Tk 950 million through initial public offering (IPO) under the book-building method. The drug maker will use the fund for various purposes, including business expansion, building construction...