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DB introduces new uniform

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has introduced new uniform for its members having quick response code (QR code).Additional Commissioner Md Harun Or Rashid came up with the disclosure at a press briefing held at its media...

Minister seeks Thai support in medicare

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday sought Thailand's support for the improvement of the healthcare sector in Bangladesh.In a meeting with his Thai counterpart, he also drew Thailand's attention to bilateral cooperation in the sector, including joint investment and developing...

Second-dose oral cholera vaccination begins tomorrow

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The second dose of oral cholera vaccination drive will begin in five diarrhoea-prone areas of Dhaka city from August 3. Those who received the first dose between June 26 and July 2 can get the second dose at their respective...

Major General Shakil Ahmed handing over a cheque to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Border Guard Bangladesh Director General Major General Shakil Ahmed spp, nswc, afwc, psc handing over a cheque to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the flood-affected people of the country at the PM's official residence on Sunday. The fund was collected...

Two more bridges likely to open to traffic next month

MUNIMA SULTANA | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The country is expected to enter a new era of road communication with the inauguration of two more bridges likely next month, which will establish a direct link with all rivers.The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is planning to open...

Around 400 sued over BNP men-police clash in Bhola

2022-08-02 00:00:00

BHOLA, Aug 01 (UNB): Two cases have been filed in connection with the clash between activists of BNP and police in Bhola that left one person dead and 30 injured on Monday. Sub-inspector of Bhola Sadar Police Station Md Jasim...

BNP-Jamaat fails to make country as Pakistan: Ctg AL

2022-08-02 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 01 (BSS): Terming Ziaur Rahman as the main beneficiary of August 15 carnage, leaders of Chattogram city unit of Awami League (AL) today said Zia wanted to implement Pakistani agenda but failed to make Bangladesh as Pakistan."BNP-Jamaat has...

Protests at Ctg university over new BCL committee

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Disgruntled students have blockaded the Chattogram University campus in protest against the new Bangladesh Chhatra League committee that was revealed in a late-night social media post.The 376-member committee for CU was announced on the group's Facebook page around 12:30 am...

HC asks JP leader Ruhul Amin Howlader to surrender

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The High Court on Monday directed Jatiya Party leader and former state minister ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader to surrender in a trial court within two weeks in a corruption case filed by former bureau of anti-corruption (BAC) on charge of...

SC fixes Oct 23 for hearing Haji Salim's appeal

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday fixed October 23, 2022 for hearing the leave to appeal petition filed by Haji Mohammad Salim, a ruling party lawmaker from Dhaka-7 constituency, challenging the High Court verdict that upheld his...

Police fired at Bhola rally to silence dissent: BNP

2022-08-02 00:00:00

BNP Vice-Chairman Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Monday alleged that police attacked their party's rally in Bhola and opened fire killing a Swechchhasebak Dal leader to silence the dissenting voices, reports UNB. "Swechchhasebak Dal leader Abdur Rahim was shot...

Quader urges people not to get confused by communal forces' propaganda

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday urged the people not to get confused by the deliberate propaganda of communal forces, reports BSS."The communal forces that want to see the country as a backward one are carrying out intentional...

BNP vows to intensify anti-govt movement

2022-08-02 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday vowed to intensify their anti-government movement by turning the grief into strength, reports UNB. "The fascist Awami regime has made it clear that it wants to suppress the movement by resorting...

Egypt currency near record low

2022-08-02 00:00:00

CAIRO, Aug 01 (AFP): The Egyptian pound plunged on Monday to a near all-time low of more than 19 to the dollar, in the world's number one wheat importer where prices have soared.Egypt's currency has not fallen so sharply since...

India concludes $19b 5G spectrum auction

2022-08-02 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Aug 01 (Reuters): India's telecom minister said on Monday that companies bought a total of spectrum worth $19 billion as its 5G spectrum auction that concluded earlier in the day.The auction has seen participation from Reliance Industries' Jio,...

ONE Bank formally inaugurated a sub-branch at Uttara

2022-08-02 00:00:00

ONE Bank Limited formally inaugurated a sub-branch at Uttara under its Uttara Branch (482 Star Vila, Road No-03, Sector-12, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka) on Sunday. Md Monzur Mofiz, managing director of ONE Bank, inaugurated the sub-branch. It will provide all...

Eastern Bank handing over a cheque for Taka 0.5 million

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Ziaul Karim, Head of Communications and External Affairs of Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) handing over a cheque for Taka 0.5 million to Md. Monirul Islam, Additional IG of Bangladesh Police and Head of Special Branch, at the SB Head office...

National Bank organised a day-long training workshop

2022-08-02 00:00:00

National Bank Limited organised a day-long training workshop titled "Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism" for the BAMLCOs of the Bank at National Bank Training Institute recently. Mr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Director, BFIU was present as...

Education Secy visits Exim Bank Agricultural University

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Education Secretary Md. Abu Bakr Siddique visited Exim Bank Agricultural University in Chapainawabganj recently. He visited various departments of the University including labs. Later he met the teachers to exchange views. Chairman of Rajshahi Education Board Professor Md. Habibur Rahman,...

IFIC Bank partners with RIA

2022-08-02 00:00:00

IFIC Bank Limited and Ria Money Transfer (Ria), a global leader in international money transfer and payment services, have announced the launch of a remittance payout service through IFIC Bank. Mr Shah A Sarwar, MD and CEO of the IFIC...

Jamuna Bank organised Khulna Zone Half Yearly Business Conference 2022

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank Limited organised Khulna Zone Half Yearly Business Conference 2022 recently. Chairman of Jamuna Bank Ltd and Jamuna Bank Foundation, Al-Haj Nur Mohammed was present as the chief guest in the conference. Managing Director and CEO of the Bank...

IBBL launches campaign on fintech

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited launched a month long Campaign 'All of Your Banking Through Fin Tech' on Monday. Mohammed Monirul Moula, MD and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the campaign as the Chief Guest at Islami Bank Tower. Head of...

Yussuf Abdullah Harun re-elected as Chairman of Asia Insurance

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Mr. Yussuf Abdullah Harun FCA, MP, was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asia Insurance Limited at its 152nd Board of Directors Meeting held recently.He had a brilliant academic career. He obtained B.com. (Hons.) Degree from...

Matin Spinning's spl yarn unit starts operation

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Matin Spinning Mills PLC, a concern of DBL Group, inaugurated its special yarn unit on Monday at Kashimpur, Gazipur having 10 tonness production capacity per day of special yarn to meet the growing demand for high quality yarn. The demand...

Even rough weather couldn't stop Nagad disbursing allowances in coastal part

EF REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

During the summer, the sea turns tumultuous. Even fishermen are likewise hesitant to set sail in such a bad weather. But at that time, several staff of Nagad, a disruptive mobile financial service carrier of Bangladesh, travelled to the remote...

Nova Intima to invest $28m in BEPZA EZ

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Nova Intima Limited, a Hong Kong-British Virgin Islands-owned ladies undergarments manufacturing company, signed an agreement on Monday to invest $28 million in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), reports BSS.Eleven companies, including Nova Intima, have so far signed agreements with BEPZA...

First Finance incurs net loss of Tk 2.19b in 2021

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

First Finance, a non-banking financial institution has reported net loss over Tk 2.19 billion for the year ended on December 31, 2021 while the company's retained earnings is Tk 3.25 billion in negative.Its financial statements showed earnings per share (EPS)...

DSE turnover hits nearly one-month high

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

Stocks extended the winning streak Monday, with turnover hitting almost one-month high, as investors continued their buying spree on sector-wise issues riding on regulatory support.Following the previous day's steep rise, the market jumped at opening and the key index rose...

BSEC for making investments forming own portfolios by issuers

FE REPORT | 2022-08-02 00:00:00

The securities regulator has urged listed companies to play market supportive roles injecting fresh funds through possible ways including formation of their own portfolios.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) made the call at a meeting held Monday at the...

Inflation begins to strain finances of young, low-income Americans

2022-08-02 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Aug 01 (Reuters): As high inflation forces Americans to spend more on gas and bills, young and low-income consumers are starting to feel financial pressure.Generation Z consumers and those with low credit scores are falling behind on credit...