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Drive begins against errant healthcare facilities today

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The health directorate again decided to launch a crackdown against unauthorised healthcare facilities after a pause of three months.As part of the decision, the state-run Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will conduct a drive from today (Monday), DGHS Additional...

Chinese contractor submits safety plan

Munima Sultana | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The Chinese company concerned has submitted a detailed safety plan for the entire Joydevpur-Airport corridor for approval from the BRT project's consultants with a target to resume the construction work soon.The develoment came 13 days after a fatal accident at...

A worker plucking tea leaves

2022-08-29 00:00:00

A worker plucking tea leaves at a tea garden in Sylhet on Sunday. Many workers join their work on the day ending a 19-day strike after an increase in their wages. — Focus Bangla

Briefing29-08-2022

2022-08-29 00:00:00

DSE turnover scales Tk 21b markStocks extended their winning streak on Sunday, with turnover crossing Tk 21 billion mark after 11 months, as enthusiastic investors put fresh funds on major sector shares amid high hopes. Page 9119 more perish in...

Prayer Timings (2022-08-29)

2022-08-29 00:00:00

A view of a metro rail station

2022-08-29 00:00:00

A view of a metro rail station under construction in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city. The photo taken on Sunday shows the work for installation of the ceiling of the station's concourse progressing well — FE...

Full digitisation of banking services in BB's focus

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

Digitising core banking services and promoting mobile banking can play a significant role in financial inclusion of the people staying outside the coverage of formal banking, said Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Ahmed Jamal on Sunday.He said the central bank...

Govt cuts import taxes on rice, diesel

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The government has slashed import taxes on rice and diesel to 15.25 per cent and 22.75 per cent respectively until December 31, 2022.The reduced import taxes came into effect from Sunday.The Customs wing under the Internal Resource Division (IRD) issued...

Power, gas users paid Tk 315.35b taxes in 5 FYs

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

Industrial and domestic consumers of two basic utility services - electricity and gas - paid Tk 315.35 billion taxes to the public exchequer with their consumption charges during the last five fiscal years (FY 2017-18 to FY 2021-22).The amount is...

FC settlement thru' RTGS from Sept 04

SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The central bank has decided to introduce foreign currency (FC) clearing and settlement through the RTGS system for the first time - from September 04 - to facilitate business activities, officials said.Under the new payment system, five currencies - including...

Fresh fees imposed on 46 export-import services

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The government has imposed fresh fees on 46 types of export-import services to increase its non-tax earnings to make two ends meet, in a measure seen as ill-timed.By a twin-stroke it has also increased fees of export-registration certificate (ERC), import-...

Govt tightens stance on project time, cost overrun

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

Project revision and extension faces hard times as the Planning Commission is applying a new method of scrutinising every step during implementation of ongoing projects to prevent time and cost escalations, officials say."We have prepared an information form. When any...

Weather (2022-08-29)

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office.It also may...

Traffic constable killed in city road accident

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

A traffic constable was killed in the city's Uttara area on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Kazi Masud (38).The incident happened around 3:45am when a running lorry hit him from behind while he was on duty near Tasin Pump...

Former Ctg civil surgeon sent to jail in graft case

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 28: A court here sent former civil surgeon Dr Sarfaraj Khan Chowdhury to jail in a graft case filed by Anti Corruption Commission (ACC).Dr Sarfaraj Khan Chowdhury surrendered to the court of Chattogram Metropolitan and Special Judge Begum...

Chevron-sponsored AUW summer school held

2022-08-29 00:00:00

The Asian University for Women (AUW) Math & Science Summer School-2022 was held on the AUW campus in Chattogram recently, says a statement. In 2019, Chevron Bangladesh launched a partnership with the AUW. AUW resumed the Summer School activities after...

HC slaps injunction on earth-filling in project site

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The High Court on Sunday issued an injunction on the earth-filling in 2,500 bigha land at the project site of the Purbachal Marine City in Daudpur union of Rupganj upazila under Narayanganj district for three months. The deputy commissioner of...

Some union leaders misuse Tk 262m: DB

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

Some leaders of Grameen Telecom Workers-Employees Union with the connivance of Grameen Telecom authority embezzled over Tk 262 million, said a high official of the Detective Branch (DB) of police on Sunday. He said the DB police arrested Md Mainul...

10 manufacturing sectors have average 30pc skill gap: Survey

FE REPORT | 2022-08-29 00:00:00

The country's 10 manufacturing sectors witness an average of 30 per cent skill gap that also increases with the level of technological sophistication of the industrial sectors, finds a study.The rate of annual training in these surveyed sectors is lower-only...

None can cast false vote thru EVM, claims Rasheda

2022-08-29 00:00:00

KHULNA, Aug 28 (BSS): Election Commissioner Rasheda Sultana on Sunday said anybody can not cast false vote through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)."A voter can cast only one vote through EVM. The EVM is environment-friendly as it does not need ballot...

'BNP should take part in next polls to verify its popularity'

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanak urged BNP to verify their popularity by participating in the next general elections, reports BSS."It will be proved in the next general elections whether people will give the mandate for the development...

Verdict in arms case against GK Shamim on Sept 25

2022-08-29 00:00:00

A tribunal in the city on Sunday fixed September 25 for handing down the verdict in an arms case filed against SM Golam Kibria Shamim, known as GK Shamim, and his seven bodyguards, reports BSS.Judge Sheikh Samidul Islam of the...

Section 144 imposed in Cox's Bazar, Rangamati

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Local administrations of Cox's Bazar's Pekua and Rangamati's Kaptai upazilas imposed Section 144 of the CrPC, that restricts freedom of assembly in their respective areas on Sunday to avert any untoward situation, reports UNB.The section 144 imposed by Pekua upazila...

Law minister lauds foreign policy of Bangabandhu

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday lauded the foreign policy of Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as it had ensured the principle of neutrality in the then bipolar world, reports BSS."In the then bipolar...

Time for do-or-die movement to restore democracy: Gayeshwar

2022-08-29 00:00:00

BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Sunday said a do-or-die movement is needed with the determination to hit back against the Awami League government to restore democracy in the country, reports UNB."We didn't think that we would return to...

Badiul Alam Majumder addressing a discussion

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan) Secretary Badiul Alam Majumder addressing a discussion on "Usefulness of EVMs in national elections" at the National Press Club in the city on Sunday — Focus Bangla

Meituan beats Q2 estimates with slowest growth in two years

2022-08-29 00:00:00

BEIJING, Aug 28 (Reuters): Chinese food delivery company Meituan on Friday reported a 16.4 per cent rise in quarterly revenue from a year earlier, its slowest quarterly growth in two years, but better than analysts' estimates.China experienced a rise in...

Saudi developer Jabal Omar to settle $1.4b debt

2022-08-29 00:00:00

RIYADH, Aug 28 (Arab News): Jabal Omar Development Co.'s shareholders have approved a capital hike plan aimed at reducing the company's liabilities by SR5.3 billion ($1.4 billion).The amount to be settled is mainly made up of rent payments and other...

Abbott restarts Similac infant formula production

2022-08-29 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters): Abbott Laboratories has restarted production of its Similac infant formula at the plant in Sturgis, Michigan at the center of the US baby formula shortage.Abbott, the biggest U.S. supplier of baby formula, in February recalled...

Princess Diana's sporty Ford Escort sells for £737,000

2022-08-29 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 28 (AFP): A sporty Ford Escort that was once princess Diana's runabout sold at auction for £737,000 on Saturday, a few days before the 25th anniversary of her death.The modest car, with just 24,961 miles (40,000 km) on...