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Mominul dropped

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Axe was finally fallen on Mominul Haque following his poor batting form in the second and final Test against West Indies at Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia, reports BSS.Mominul's lean batting streak extended to ninth straight single digit figure...

Bangladesh lose to US after beating Brazil

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Despite an impressive performance against Brazil, Bangladesh archery team lost to USA by 3-5 set points in the pre-quarterfinal of Recurve Mixed Team event of Archery World Cup Stage-3 held on Thursday night in Paris, France, reports BSS.The Bangladesh archery...

Boult, Southee, Wagner rout England top-order

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LEEDS, United Kingdom, June 24 (AFP): Trent Boult took three wickets as England slumped to 127-6 on the second day of the third Test on Friday, with their batting frailties returning to haunt them.England last week went 2-0 up in...

FIFA increases squad limit for World Cup

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after global soccer's governing body FIFA increased the maximum squad limit by three on Thursday, reports Reuters.FIFA said the change was due to the unusual...

Petrobangla to scrap compensation clause in future gas pacts?

2022-06-25 00:00:00

After failing to enhance local gas production, state-owned Petrobangla has now initiated a move to modify the current structure of the gas supply agreement (GSA) with future power plants in Bangladesh, reports UNB.UNB has learnt that a draft of the...

Gold discounts in India widen, China sees safe-haven buying

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Physical gold dealers offered bigger discounts in India this week to lure buyers as the wedding season concluded, while some consumers in China bought bullion to hedge against growing economic concerns, reports Reuters.Weddings are one of the biggest drivers of...

Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, ME as Europe turns away

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MOSCOW, June 24 (Reuters): Russia is increasing gasoline and naphtha supplies to Africa and the Middle East as it struggles to sell fuel in Europe, while Asia is already taking bigger volumes of Russian crude, Refinitiv Eikon data showed and...

Pakistan levies 'super tax' on industries to trim deficit to clinch IMF deal

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Pakistan will impose an extra one-time 10% tax on large scale industry for one year to raise over 400 billion Pakistani rupees ($1.93 billion) to clinch a crucial deal from the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on...

Shoppers buy less, seek cheaper items

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters): About two fifths of customers at Britain's Asda supermarkets are buying less and swapping branded items for Asda-brand products where possible to save money amid a worsening cost of living crisis, the retail chain said on...

India rushes food, medicine to bankrupt Sri Lanka

2022-06-25 00:00:00

COLOMBO, June 24 (AFP) : Sri Lanka accepted a rice and pharmaceuticals shipment from neighbouring India Friday as the island nation battles an unprecedented economic crisis that has left supermarket shelves and pharmacy cabinets empty.A critical shortage of foreign currency...

Rice bran becomes hot commodity as India scours for edible oils

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MUMBAI, June 24 (Reuters): Rice bran has become a sought-after commodity in India as the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils tries to overcome an edible oil shortage caused by global supply disruptions.A by-product in rice milling, rice bran has...

Asian demand, rising costs squeeze Europe's LNG import plan

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters): Europe's plan to get through a winter of difficult Russian gas supply with significant imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is at risk, with US supply curtailed by a key plant outage, rising demand in Asia...

Readjust edible oil prices: CAB

FE REPORT | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) urged the government to readjust edible oil prices in the country following a downward trend of their rates in the international market.Vice-President of CAB central committee S M Nazer Hossain came up with the...

Alarming rise of divorce -

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The number of divorces is on the rise in Dhaka city. According to a recent news report, the number of notices for break-up rose to 7,245 in 2021 in Dhaka South City Corporation area, more than 14 per cent increase...

Making Dhaka cycle-friendly

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The city that features bicycle lanes gives the message that it cares for its bicyclists, that it is committed to helping citizens reduce their reliance on cars, and it does not want pollution. However, it is unfortunate to state that...

Padma Bridge: a symbol of pride

2022-06-25 00:00:00

The Padma Bridge, one of the biggest projects in the history of Bangladesh, is all set to be inaugurated today. By building this bridge with its own fund, Bangladesh has shown its capabilities. As a result of the construction of...

Cost of non-compromise with nature

Tanim Asjad | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

There is a growing trend in many countries of the world to destroy or distort natural resources for development. Growth-hungry developing countries like China, India, Brazil and Bangladesh are said to be some of those. Damaging natural resources and polluting...

Are bike riders a menace?

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

Though it sounds rather trite to say that nothing happens in this world without a cause, it is still the case that people often forget this commonsense maxim. Consider the recent furore over the rising number of motorbikes on the...

Padma Bridge, a dream come true for Bangladesh

2022-06-25 00:00:00

Today, the nation is going to witness a momentous event. It is the opening of the Padma Bridge by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Doubtlessly, this is going to be a watershed moment marking a turning point in our national life....

Kremlin says Ukraine's EU candidacy is a 'domestic' European issue

2022-06-25 00:00:00

MOSCOW, June 24 (AFP): The Kremlin said on Friday that the European Union's decision to grant official EU candidate status to Ukraine, where Russia is conducting a military campaign, and neighbouring Moldova was a "domestic" matter."These are domestic European affairs....

Six die in crash of Vietnam-era helicopter in West Virginia

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LOGAN, June 24 (AP): A Vietnam-era helicopter showcased in action movies crashed on a rural West Virginia road, killing all six people on board, during an annual reunion for helicopter enthusiasts.The Federal Aviation Administration said the Bell UH-1B "Huey" helicopter...

Iran rejects Israeli charges of attacks in Turkey

2022-06-25 00:00:00

TEHRAN, June 24 (AFP): Iran dismissed on Friday as "ridiculous" allegations by Israel's foreign minister while on a visit to Ankara that the Islamic republic was planning anti-Israeli attacks in Turkey."The baseless allegations... are ridiculous and part of a pre-designed...

UN says journalist killed by Israeli fire

2022-06-25 00:00:00

GENEVA, June 24 (AFP): The United Nations (UN) said Friday that its findings showed that the shot that killed Al Jazeera TV journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on May 11 was fired by Israeli forces.The Palestinian-American journalist, who was wearing a...

Covid vaccines saved 20m lives in 1st year, scientists say

2022-06-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 24 (AP): Nearly 20 million lives were saved by Covid-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, researchers reported Thursday.On Dec. 8,...

Boris Johnson under pressure after UK election defeats

2022-06-25 00:00:00

LONDON, June 24 (Reuters): Boris Johnson's Conservatives lost two parliamentary seats on Friday, a crushing blow to the governing party that prompted the resignation of its chairman and intensified doubts about the future of Britain's prime minister.In Rwanda for a...

N Korea approves new frontline army duties amid tensions

2022-06-25 00:00:00

SEOUL, June 24 (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doubled down on his nuclear arms buildup to overwhelm "hostile forces" at a key meeting where military leaders approved unspecified new operational duties for frontline army units.Members of the ruling...

US Senate passes first gun control bill in decades

2022-06-25 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, June 24 (BBC/AP): The US Senate has passed a gun control bill - the most significant firearms legislation in nearly 30 years.It imposes tougher checks on young buyers and encourages states to remove guns from people considered a threat.In...

An inspiration for women

Jabber Hossain | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

While we as a country progress towards economic excellence under the top leadership of the nation, we must also recognise the efforts of our business community and our fellow countrymen who work abroad and send back valuable remittances to accelerate...

Ten stocks grab 28pc turnover

FE REPORT | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

The ten most-traded stocks accounted for 28.4 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the week to Thursday, with Bangladesh Export Import Company (Beximco) leading the turnover chart.Beximco Group companies, especially Beximco and Shinepukur Ceramics, have...

Economic worries weigh on investor sentiment

BABUL BARMAN | 2022-06-25 00:00:00

Stocks extended the losing streak for a second straight week to Thursday as cautious investors continued dumping their holdings amid persistent macroeconomic worries.The week saw five trading days as usual with the first three days losing 114.08 points while the...