DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2022-08-26 00:00:00
The government has moved to slash import taxes of two key essentials -- diesel and rice -- as high food and fuel prices amid boiling inflation hits hard ordinary people.The major step comes following instructions from government high-ups as the...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to...
Bangladesh on Thursday rolled out a full-fledged Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged between 5 and 11 years in city corporation areas across the country, reports UNB.This vaccination programme will continue for the next 14 days, from 09:00 am to...
The country reported another Covid-linked death and 258 cases in 24 hours until Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,320 while the caseload to...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-26 00:00:00
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday grilled a high official and two lawyers of Grameen Telecom over allegations of graft and irregularities.Coming out of the interrogation session, Grameen Telecom managing director Nazmul Islam told the reporters that the information about...
Although Bangladesh has generously hosted Rohingya refugees for the last five years, one country cannot and should not bear this responsibility alone, said the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Thursday, reports UNB. The IOM has called on the international...
Another 180 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours until Thursday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.Among them, 134 patients were hospitalised in Dhaka while 46 in other places, it said.As...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-26 00:00:00
An estimated 6.7-per cent households have contacted tuberculosis (TB) in Bangladesh, indicating a higher prevalence of the disease here, a latest study finds.According to the research, 9.9 per cent of the cases had TB-like symptoms and were subsequently diagnosed.Moreover, screening...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-26 00:00:00
A total of 48.7 kgs of plastic waste, mostly single-use plastic, have been collected from Dhaka city streets in a two-day campaign. A local environment rights group 'Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO)' organised the awareness and clean campaign with...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-26 00:00:00
The High Court on Thursday summoned Cox's Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md Mamunur Rashid for not complying with its order issued earlier. The High Court bench of Justice J B M Hassan and Justice Razik-Al-Jalil summoned the deputy commissioner on charge...
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Thursday said the Election Commission (EC) has brought itself to question by taking the decision to use EVMs in up to 150 seats, ignoring the opinion of most political parties, reports UNB."It seems that...
A half-day nationwide general hartal enforced by the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) in protest against the rising prices of fuel, fertilizers and daily essentials was observed almost peacefully on Thursday, reports UNB.The hartal began around 6am and ended at 12...
Stating that Rohingyas are becoming a big burden for Bangladesh, BNP on Thursday said the repatriation of Myanmar's displaced citizens will not be possible without a proactive role of the international community, especially that of the influential Asian and western...
Drawing attention of the BNP leaders, Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said there is no alternative to elections to change the government, reports BSS."If you (BNP leaders) want to change the government,...
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters): Better-than-expected economic data in Germany and gains in US mega-cap growth stocks helped pushed world stock markets broadly higher Thursday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium for insights into the...
MOSCOW, Aug 25 (Reuters): The share of foreign investors among holders of Russia's OFZ treasury bonds rose to 17.9 per cent in July from to 17.6 per cent in June, its lowest since late 2012, as the overall market size...
HONG KONG, Aug 25 (AFP): China Tourism Group (CTG) Duty Free, which raised US$2.1 billion to become Hong Kong's biggest initial public offering this year, fell slightly during its Thursday trading debut as its key market Hainan is battered by...
European shares firmed on Thursday on a boost from oil stocks ahead of minutes from the last policy meeting of the bloc's central bank, although gains were capped on mounting concerns of a recession induced by an energy crisis, reports...
SEOUL, Aug 25 (AFP): Asian markets rose Thursday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost its economy, while investors awaited a speech by the Fed chair that may hold clues about future rate hikes.Central bankers are meeting in Jackson Hole...
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters): Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it would slash production plans by up to 40 per cent in Japan early in September due to persistent supply chain and logistical issues.The news comes even Japanese automakers have...
NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (Reuters): India's e-commerce companies are adding delivery personnel at a rapid pace, fearing a labour shortage might cause them to lose out in one of the biggest annual shopping seasons that begins in earnest next month.The...
Guardian Life Insurance Limited signed an agreement recently with Praava Health, a healthcare brand in Bangladesh which integrates digital health and in-clinic experience for its customers. Yeasin Arafat, head of Digital Channel & ADC of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and...
Chairman of Exim Bank Md Nazrul Islam Mazumder inaugurated a tree plantation programme at the bank's newly-constructed head office premises recently as part of its various programmes marking the National Mourning Day. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Dr...
Prime Bank has recently signed an agreement with Robi Axiata Limited on a virtual event to offer its advanced digital services to the end beneficiaries of Robi. ANM Mahfuz, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Business Officer of Prime Bank, Shihab...
The 'Nikunja Branch' of Mercantile Bank Limited has extended its working space to ensure convenient customer services. Chairman of the bank Morshed Alam, MP, inaugurated the newly designed and expanded branch virtually while Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, MD & CEO...
Founder Chairman of Premier Bank Limited Dr HBM Iqbal receiving Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award 2022, a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his contribution to the banking sector, at India-Bangladesh Maitri Utshab-2022 in Kolkata recently. South Asia Social Cultural Forum...
Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has been named the winner of the prestigious 'Best Customer Service Bank (BCSB) -- Bangladesh in 2022' award by the UK-based premium business and finance magazine International Finance, says a statement. The bank received the...
Meghna Life Ins Board Meeting on Sept 4 The Board Meeting of Meghna Life Insurance Company Ltd. will be held on September 4 at 4:00pm to discuss and consider the audited accounts for the year ended on December 31, 2021...
Lalamove, one of the on-demand delivery platforms, has launched its operations in Bangladesh, reports UNB."Approaching our ninth anniversary in October, we are pleased to have arrived in Bangladesh," said Paul Loo, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lalamove on Thursday. The...
Online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a special anniversary campaign, reports UNB.The campaign with the slogan "8 years of Unbound Joy Thank You, Bangladesh!" was inaugurated through a press conference at a city hotel on Thursday....
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