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Dhaka court refuses to hear bail petitions of 4 NSU trustees

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Monday refused to hear bail petitions submitted by four members of North South University's (NSU) trustee board in a Tk 3.03 billion money laundering case.The four trustees are: MA Kashem, Benajir Ahmed, Rehana Rahman, and Moahammad...

DSCC sprays mosquito repellent

2022-06-21 00:00:00

An employee of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) sprays mosquito repellent using a fogger machine in Shantibagh area of Dhaka city during a drive against mosquitoes on Monday. With the dengue cases rising these days, DSCC has started the...

India calls off hundreds of trains

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Authorities in India cancelled more than 500 trains services on Monday because of calls for protests by young men angry with a military recruitment plan that they say will rob them of the opportunity of a career in the armed...

CAB urges govt to revise fuel prices

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) urges the government to adjust prices of petroleum products by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) considering consumer interests.It says the government's recent decision to increase prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and furnace oil...

BRTC bus service likely after inauguration

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) plans to start bus services with all south-western districts through Padma Bridge after its opening on June 25.After groundwork, the BRTC has decided to start the services from the same day the bridge opens...

Dhaka, Delhi to work together to offset Ukraine war shocks

FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh and India have agreed to work together to offset the negative impacts of the Ukraine war on the regional economy, foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Monday."One of our neighbouring countries is already facing a catastrophe due...

Cabinet approves pension scheme, curbing fake news

2022-06-21 00:00:00

The cabinet approves two major draft laws providing for introduction of universal pension scheme under one and penalizing journalists for fake news under another. Journalist community under the Bangladesh Federation Union of Journalists (BFUJ) protested the penalty provision in particular...

PM's press confce tomorrow

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference at her office (PMO) at 11 am tomorrow (Wednesday), according to a release issued by the PMO Press Wing on Monday. But it did not mention the subject of the press...

Muhith BD’s permanent representative to UN

2022-06-21 00:00:00

The government has appointed Muhammad Abdul Muhith as the next Ambassador and Perma-nent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, reports UNB.He will replace Rabab Fatima in this capacity.Muhammad Abdul Muhith, a career diplomat, belongs to the 11th batch of...

Project approval faces tightfisted control

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Approval for development projects faces tightfisted appraisal of costs and tenures for controlling public expenditure under government austerity stance amid a worldwide financial crunch. Officials say less-important or low-priority projects will be subject to strict check and recheck under the...

'A visit to Japan by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1973'

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receiving a photo album, titled 'A visit to Japan by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1973', which was published on the occasion of the 50 years of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Japan, from Japanese Ambassador...

Briefing 21-06-2022

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Macroeconomic worries hit stocksThe prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) slumped below 6,400-mark Monday, hitting a four-week low, as investors dumped their holdings amid macroeconomic woes. The risk-averse investors went for selling shares from the beginning of the session...

Prayer Timings (2022-06-21)

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Covid positivity nears 11pc

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

The Covid-19 test positivity rate increased to 10.87 per cent in Bangladesh on Monday, crossing 10-per cent mark after more than four months, with the health authorities reporting 873 new virus cases on the day.The daily caseloads were reported at...

Eye opener to foreign investors, says Saudi envoy

2022-06-21 00:00:00

The Padma Bridge will help open up the eyes of international investors including the Saudi companies to give a serious look at Bangladesh as an investment destination, the Saudi envoy in Dhaka said on Monday, reports UNB. "I admire Prime...

An 'unforgettable moment' for BD: EU envoy

2022-06-21 00:00:00

The inauguration of the Padma Bridge is going to be an "unforgettable moment" for the country's development, says Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley, reports UNB.In a message on Monday, the EU envoy...

Russia terms it a true game changer

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Terming the Padma Bridge 'a true game changer', Russia on Monday said the bridge would offer multiple opportunities in terms of regional trade, investments, connectivity, employment, tourism and many other fields."Without doubt, it will largely contribute to the national GDP...

‘Landmark in Sino-Bangla bond’

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming says Padma Multipurpose Bridge is a milestone in the field of China-Bangladesh cooperation."I feel particularly proud of and connected to the bridge, not only because it is built by a Chinese company, but also...

Appointing CEOs for FIs comes under regulation

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Appointment of chief executive officer (CEO) for financial institutions comes under strict regulation to ensure good governance alongside protecting depositors' interests, says an announcement, against the backdrop of big scams.Bangladesh Bank issued a set of policy guidelines to this effect,...

Millions cry for food, safe water

YASIR WARDAD | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Water level in rivers fell slightly, but sufferings of 5.5-million people marooned mounted further in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrakona -- the three worst-hit districts -- amid shortages of food, sanitation and water.The flood-hit northeast is about to undergo food insecurity,...

Govt cuts spot LNG import

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Fuel frugality already shuts shops after 8pm across Bangladesh and now comes curbs on gas import under government austerity action to save country's foreign-exchange reserves at a time of global commodity market volatility. Officials say the government mulls over trimming...

Weather (2022-06-21)

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/ thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today...

Meditation Day prize giving ceremony today

FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

The prize giving ceremony of various competitions on the World Meditation Day will be held today (Tuesday) marking the World Yoga Day.Quantum Foundation organised the competitions on art, audio, video sentence making on the theme of meditation to celebrate the...

Fire at BB office

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

A fire broke out at the Bangladesh Bank Motijheel office in the capital on Monday afternoon. However, there was no report of casualties.A duty officer of the fire service and civil defense office told the FE that the incident of...

Photo show on Rohingya kicks off in city

FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

A three-week photo exhibition titled "We are Rohingya" started at the temporary exhibition hall of the Liberation War Museum in the city on Monday. The UN Refugee Agency in partnership with the Liberation War Museum has organised the photo exhibition...

HC orders audit of realised money by mobile courts

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

The High Court on Monday directed the concerned bodies of the government to carry out an audit of the fined-money realised by the mobile courts across the country every year. It also asked the authorities concerned to monitor whether the...

14th Annual Senate Meeting of BUP

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice Chancellor and Senate Chairman Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil, PhD poses with other senate members at the 14th Annual Senate Meeting of the university on its campus in the city...

Blokhus new UNFPA Country Representative in Bangladesh

FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00

Kristine Blokhus has assumed her role as the new UNFPA Country Representative in Bangladesh, succeeding Dr Asa Torkelsson. Ms Blokhus, who is a national of Norway, brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian response, according to...

Govt hopes to overcome challenges of Covid-19 pandemic by FY2023

2022-06-21 00:00:00

The government is contemplating the next fiscal year 2022-23 as its last year to overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, reports UNB. According to the budget document, the government will continue the initiatives taken to address Covid-19 and sustain...

EC requested, not ordered, Bahauddin to leave Cumilla during polls: CEC

2022-06-21 00:00:00

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said on Monday the Election Commission (EC) didn't direct ruling party lawmaker AKM Bahauddin Bahar to leave his home town during the recently held Cumilla City Corporation polls, reports UNB."He (Bahauddin) is undoubtedly...