BCB congratulated Dr Asif Nazrul on becoming the Adviser to the Ministry of Youth & Sports.Moreover, it also thanked the outgoing adviser of the ministry Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain for his support and constructive engagement for Bangladesh cricket throughout his...
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters): Russian state oil and gas revenue in December is likely to almost halve from a year earlier to 410 billion roubles ($5.17 billion) as a result of lower crude prices and a stronger rouble, Reuters calculations...
PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters): France imposed stricter controls and expanded vaccination zones to contain the spread of contagious lumpy skin disease in cattle amid mounting farmer protests in the southwest against the policy of culling entire herds when outbreaks are...
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters): Russian farmers will have a surplus of peas this year after China, the country's main trading partner, bought less than they had hoped, analysts said on Thursday, predicting they may shift to other crops.After China allowed...
Coca-Cola's decision to make Henrique Braun its next CEO is a bet on the company veteran's experience in Latin America and China to grow the brand in new markets, appeal to cash-strapped consumers and develop healthier options as tastes change,...
Rural Development and Cooperatives Secretary Moha. Shawkat Rashid Chowdhury distributes crests and certificates among the participants of the international workshop on 'Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Achievement. Financial Inclusion and Rural Transformation' held at BARD in Cumilla on Thursday.
Gold prices rose to a seven-week high on Friday, bolstered by a soft dollar, expectations of interest rate cuts and safe-haven demand prompted by geopolitical turbulence, while silver hit a record high, reports Reuters.Spot gold rose 0.7 per cent to...
BEIJING, Dec 12 (Reuters): China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that it would require export licences for some steel products from January 1, 2026.The announcement came after market talk of such a move by Beijing the day before.Exports from...
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by concerns over Venezuelan supply disruptions, though they remained on track for a weekly decline as a supply glut and potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal remain in focus.Brent crude futures rose...
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher Friday, tracking Wall Street gains after two key benchmarks hit new records on the heels of the recent Federal Reserve decision to cut rates, reports CNBC.The US central bank on Wednesday lowered its key overnight borrowing...
MUMBAI, Dec 12 (Reuters): India's benchmark government bond posted its biggest weekly fall in nearly four months, as traders trimmed positions amid supply worries and declining prospects of further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India.The benchmark 10-year...
Jamuna Bank PLC has recently entered into a foreign remittance drawing agreement with Horizon Remit in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in strengthening its global remittance network. Under this strategic agreement, Horizon Remit will actively promote Jamuna Bank's account-opening services...
Elon Musk has signalled plans to soon seek a public stock listing of SpaceX, confirming a report that links the strategic shift to a near-term need for more capital, reports Reuters.Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla among other...
Global equity funds attracted significant inflows in the week to December 10 as investors positioned for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, despite lingering concerns over stretched tech valuations and heavy AI-related spending, reports Reuters.Investors acquired global equity funds of...
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The benchmark equity index of Dhaka bourse ended higher this week, paring half of the losses from the previous week, as the announcement of the national election schedule fuelled optimism in the market.Market analysts noted that the political developments surrounding...
SEOUL, Dec 12 (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to root out "evil" and scolded lazy officials while praising his troops fighting with Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday, capping a major meeting of Pyongyang's top...
MOUNT VERNON, Dec 12 (AP): Surging floodwaters turned farmland into vast pools, washed out bridges and stranded people Thursday, with evacuation orders issued for tens of thousands of Washington state residents and authorities hoping levees prevent far worse damage."The flooding...
TOKYO, Dec 12 (AFP): A Japanese #MeToo campaigner's documentary premiered in her homeland on Friday after months of delays, with one audience member telling AFP she hoped it triggered a change in society.Shiori Ito won a landmark 2019 civil case...
BEIRUT, Dec 12 (Agencies): Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration...
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (AFP): The United States imposed sanctions Thursday against relatives of Venezulan leader Nicolas Maduro and six companies shipping the South American country's oil.The move came as the White House said it will bring an oil tanker seized...
BANGKOK, Dec 12 (AFP): Thailand's Prime Minister dissolved parliament on Friday after three months in office, a royal decree showed, paving the way for general elections early next year.The move comes earlier than expected and during renewed deadly clashes between...
ASHGABAT, Dec 12 (Agencies): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a "limited ceasefire" concerning attacks on ports and energy facilities in the Russia-Ukraine war, in face-to-face talks Friday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.Speaking on the sidelines of a...
MAHMUDUL ISLAM | 2025-12-13 00:00:00
I phone Pobitro Adhikary when the Dhumketu Express lurches forward at 6am, telling him we have departed from the Kamalapur railway station on time. He is my childhood friend, and we have planned a train-themed exploration of the Chalan Beel....
Mohammad Emran Islam Bhuiyan | 2025-12-13 00:00:00
A New Road to the FutureA quiet revolution is taking place in the wavy green hills of Bangladesh in one of the most distant frontiers of Bangladesh. The Border Road Project in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) which is spearheaded and...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-12-13 00:00:00
When serious issues like the February election and law and order are drawing the nation's attention, some extraordinary happenings of lighter vein are quietly doing their rounds. One such thing happened away from the land but within the country's territorial...
The UK's decision to retain Bangladesh's duty-free access until 2029 under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme has brought much-needed relief and optimism. As Bangladesh moves beyond LDC status, concerns about losing market advantages have been widespread. The UK-our third-largest export...
The textile accessories industry is likely to face a severely turbulent situation due to the new amendment to the Import Policy Order, which increases the FOC (duty-free importation of fabrics and accessories) limit. Usually, exporters holding bond licences can avail...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-12-13 00:00:00
December is a time for the Bangladeshis to reflect on the sacrifices and achievements made during the war of liberation. Fifty-five years ago, Bangladesh was first recognised as an independent country. Bhutan recognised Bangladesh on December 6, 1971, and India...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-12-13 00:00:00
A causality department in-charge at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital did last Saturday what almost no one does these days. When the Director General (DG) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) visited his operation theatre, he publicly challenged the...
Given the long history of torture and even deaths of detainees in police custody, the creation of an independent oversight mechanism to prevent such serious human rights abuse has been long overdue. Especially, with the nightmarish experience of gratuitous murders...
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