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India may impose ceiling on next season's sugar exports

2022-06-19 00:00:00

India is likely to impose a ceiling on sugar exports for a second straight year starting this October, aiming to ensure ample domestic supplies and keep a lid on local prices, industry and government sources said on Friday, reports Reuters....

Four killed in Ctg hillslide

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2022-06-19 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, June 18: At least four people died in rain-triggered hillslide in the port city on Friday night.Incessant rains in the last couple of days inundated all low-lying areas of the southeastern divisional city.Weathermen and geologists warned that the continuous...

Increase inter-agency ties to curb money laundering

2022-06-19 00:00:00

FE ReportSpeakers at a programme on Saturday laid emphasis on increased inter-agency collaboration for effective investigation and prevention of money laundering.They also suggested improving capacity of the authorities concerned regarding investigation into technology-based financial crimes.They were addressing a seminar titled...

Briefing19-06-2022

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Achia Sea Foods' QIQ begins todayThe subscription for shares of Achia Sea Foods through qualified investor offer (QIO) will begin today (Sunday), aiming to raise Tk 150 million under the fixed price method. Page 9Modi govt’s offers for Agnipath retireesThe...

Postpone decision until Eid: FBCCI

FE REPORT | 2022-06-19 00:00:00

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called upon the government to postpone the decision on closure of shops, shopping malls and kitchen markets after 8:00pm, until the upcoming Eid-ul- Adha.The apex trade body made the...

Preparation under way for Padma Bridge opening

FE REPORT | 2022-06-19 00:00:00

As the monsoon sets in, the authorities concerned have taken necessary measures to protect the Padma Bridge inauguration venue at the Mawa site, officials said.They said the venue has been covered with plastic shades to protect the civil gathering while...

Indo-Bangla JCC meeting today

MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2022-06-19 00:00:00

Apart from water sharing, trade and connectivity, mutual cooperation to absorb the shock of the Ukraine war will be highlighted in the 7th Meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission (JCC), which will be held in New Delhi today (Sunday).Dr...

Flood posing humanitarian crisis with millions marooned

YASIR WARDAD | 2022-06-19 00:00:00

Flooding in the northeast is turning into a veritable humanitarian crisis as over 5.0 million people got marooned in the "122-year worst flood" gripping most of Sylhet, Sunamgang, Netrakona and some other northern parts of the country. Water in all...

Ronaldo 'wants to leave Man Utd'

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to find another club this summer, according to a report from La Repubblica in Italy. Meanwhile, Sadio Mané looks to be headed for Bayern Munich, ending his trophy-filled six-year spell at Liverpool in a move that...

Bangladesh team leave for France today

2022-06-19 00:00:00

A 10-member Bangladesh team will leave Dhaka for France today (Sunday) to participate in the Archery World Cup stage 3 in Paris during June 21-26, reports UNB. The team of seven archers (three women), one manager, one coach and one...

Tigers dropped 24 out of 69 catches in Tests this year

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh were all out for 103 in the first-innings of the Antigua Test against the hosts West Indies on Thursday. After being bowled out for 103 on the previous day, Bangladesh dropped three catches on the first afternoon on the...

Rain likely today ----------------------------------------

2022-06-19 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, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Sunday),...

CDA will turn Ring Road into eight-lane

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, June 18: After the construction of connecting roads and feeder roads, work on Coastal Road popularly known as Ring Road will be completed, sources concerned said.Project Director Engineer Kazi Hasan Bin Shams said, "Now we are working to...

Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Dhaka Helen LaFave and Vice-Chancellor of North

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Dhaka Helen LaFave and Vice-Chancellor of North South University Prof Atiqul Islam pose for photograph with others at a 'chorus performance' programme jointly organised by NSU and US Embassy at the...

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar, Chairman of Canadian International School

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar, Chairman of Canadian International School Bangladesh (CISB) Mohammad Kamal Uddin, Chief Executive Officer Begum Shirin Jahan and Principal Janice Smales attend the graduation ceremony for grades 9 and 12 at a city hotel recently

DU VC leaves for Vienna, Geneva, Paris

2022-06-19 00:00:00

DU Correspondent Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman left Dhaka on Saturday morning for Vienna, Geneva and Paris on a 7-day visit at the invitation of National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) of France.Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman...

NU postpones B.Ed honours exams

2022-06-19 00:00:00

The ongoing B.Ed semester exams of the first and second years, 2020 under the National University (NU) have been postponed due to the worsening flood situation, reports BSS."Due to the deteriorating flood situation, only B.Ed honours 1st year second semester...

Turkish embassy celebrates essence of BD music, cuisine

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Turkish Embassy in Dhaka has celebrated the essence of Bangladeshi cuisine and music with a musical soiree and dinner at the Turkish Residence, reports UNB. The 'musical encounter' was part of a series of 'encounters' or engagements in different categories...

Dhaka's air quality now 'moderate'

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Dhaka's air quality has turned 'moderate', all thanks to monsoon showers in different parts of the country, reports UNB.With an air quality index (AQI) score of 56 at 09:08 am on Saturday, the metropolis ranked 41st in the list of...

Severity of floods surpasses records, says state minister

2022-06-19 00:00:00

FE REPORT The flood situation has taken a turn for the worse in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, said State Minister for Disaster and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman on Saturday. "Among the flood-hit areas in the country, the flood situation...

Workers busy making colourful umbrellas at a factory in the city's Imamganj on Saturday as the

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Workers busy making colourful umbrellas at a factory in the city's Imamganj on Saturday as the rainy season has set in. Umbrella traders are hoping a brisk business this monsoon — Focus Bangla

Women's stake in paid jobs very poor: Survey

2022-06-19 00:00:00

FHM HUMAYAN KABIRBangladesh's gender balance in employment is still in a bad shape as women spend only 1.2 hours a day for employment and related works while 5.9 hours for unpaid domestic and care works, a government survey showed.In contrast,...

10,527 pass Bar Council prel test

2022-06-19 00:00:00

A total of 10,527 candidates have passed the multiple choice question (MCQ) examination for Bangladesh Bar Council enrolment, reports BSS.However, results of 27 more have been kept withheld.The result was published in a bar council notice signed by its secretary...

Core foundation of AL's strength is people: Amu

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member and 14-party alliance spokesperson Amir Hossain Amu on Saturday said the main base of the ruling AL's power is the people of the country, reports BSS."We (AL) have no lord or boss abroad. The...

Padma Bridge brightest example of courage, capacity: BP president

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Speakers at a discussion on Saturday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Bangladesh to a unique height in the world by implementing Padma Bridge project with domestic fund overcoming local and international conspiracies, reports BSS.They said the country has...

Momen sends birthday greetings with 100 roses to Modi's mother

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Foreign Minister DR AK Abdul Momen has greeted Heeraben Modi, mother of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, reports UNB.A bouquet of flowers from foreign minister Momen, now in New Delhi, was sent to...

Bangabandhu never head-downed in question of independence: Speaker

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Saturday said the Padma Bridge will open a new door of multi-dimensional economic potentiality in the country, reports BSS."The Padma Bridge is the perfect reflection of the honesty, indomitable...

Declare flood-hit areas 'disaster zones': BNP

2022-06-19 00:00:00

BNP on Saturday demanded the government to immediately declare the flood-hit areas of the northeastern region as 'disaster zones' and provide all the affected people with adequate relief materials, reports UNB.Speaking at a council of BNP's three wards at Bhatra...

Dhaka Regency celebrates 'Premier Club Night-2022'

2022-06-19 00:00:00

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resorts organised a "Premier Club Night 2022" for its premier club members in the city on Thursday, says a press release.Dhaka Regency Premier Club is an exclusive privilege programme aimed at taking the members' enjoyment of...

Technical, madrasa students to receive stipends thru Nagad

2022-06-19 00:00:00

The Department of Technical and Madrasa Education, Nagad Limited and Bangladesh Postal Department have recently signed an agreement whereby technical and madrasa students will be able to receive their stipends through Nagad, says a press release.The primary objective of the...