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36th AGM of Eastern Insurance Company held

2022-07-28 00:00:00

The 36th Annual General Meeting of Eastern Insurance Company Ltd. was held on Wednesday on digital platform. The Chairman of the Board Mujibur Rahman presided over the meeting while Vice-Chairman Azmal Hossain, Directors and MD & CEO Mohammad Haroon Patwary...

ICMAB delegation called on BB Governor

2022-07-28 00:00:00

A delegation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) headed by its President Md. Mamunur Rashid called on Abdur Rouf Talukder, Governor, Bangladesh Bank, at his office.

News Briefs (2022-07-28)

2022-07-28 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividend Paramount Insurance Company Limited: The company has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the respective shareholders.NRB Commercial Bank Limited: The bonus shares of the company for the year ended on 31...

Yusuf Flour makes debut on SME platform today

FE REPORT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

Yusuf Flour Mills, an over-the-counter market company, makes debut trading today (Thursday) on the DSE SME Platform. The DSE trading code for Yusuf Flour Mills is "YUSUFLOUR" and the company code is 74003, according to a filing with the Dhaka...

BSEC raises investment limit for fresh QIs

FE Report | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

The securities regulator has enhanced the investment limit for fresh qualified investors (QIs) interested to conduct trades in the exchanges' SME boards.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday took the decision of revising investment at a meeting held...

DSE key index hits fresh 13-month low

FE REPORT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

Stocks plummeted Wednesday, after two-day rise, as panic-driven investors dumped their equities amid growing tension on the country's weak macroeconomic cues.The market saw a sharp decline at opening and tried to recover after one hour but heavy sale pressure sent...

Private sector investment a must to capitalise Padma Bridge's benefits

FE REPORT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

More investments are needed from the private sector to capitalise the opportunities created through construction of Padma Bridge.Prime Minister's Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman said this at a seminar, titled 'Padma Bridge and Opportunities for Bangladesh Capital Market,' held...

Govt to procure 0.13m tonnes of fertiliser, 50,000 tonnes of wheat

2022-07-28 00:00:00

The government Wednesday approved separate proposals for procurement of 130,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser and 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to meet the growing demand in the country, reports BSS.The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) gave its nod to...

Experts push for nat'l logistics policy to stay competitive

FE REPORT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh urgently needs to formulate a holistic national logistics policy to stay competitive in dealing with mounting volume of international trades in the coming years, experts said. They said the country, after setting US$ 100 billion RMG export target by...

IFC for forming committee on enabling environment

FE REPORT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Wednesday proposed forming a 13-member working committee, comprising Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and all other stakeholders, to create an enabling environment for affordable housing.In the last meeting of a series of meetings on affordable...

Sri Lanka target early Pak wickets after De Silva ton

2022-07-28 00:00:00

GALLE, Sri Lanka, July 27 (AFP): Sri Lankan century-maker Dhananjaya de Silva warned on Wednesday that they needed early Pakistan wickets on the final day of the second Test with bad weather looming.Tourists Pakistan, who are chasing a record 508...

Zimbabwe won't be an easy prey as people think, says Taskin

2022-07-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed believes that Zimbabwe won't let them make the series victory in both ODI and T20 format a cakewalk even though they had an absolute upper-hand over the East African opponent.According to him, Bangladesh will have...

BHF to get Tk 15m for National Youth Hockey

2022-07-28 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) will get Tk 15 million (1.50 crore) from Al Arafah Islami Bank Limited to organise the ensuing 27th National Youth Hockey, reports BSS.In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at...

Bangladesh beat holders India in SAFF U-20 Championship

2022-07-28 00:00:00

Pias Ahmed Nova scored a brace to guide the last two times runners-up Bangladesh beating defending champions and hosts India by 2-1 goals in a vital match of the five-nation SAFF U-20 Championship'2022 at Kalinga Stadium in Indian city of...

Rangpur divisional nature summit on July 29

FE EDUCATION DESK | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

It started with a dream -- a dream to unite the whole nation under a single divisional national festival. Now that dream has become a reality for Chattogram, but all that awaits are the remaining seven divisions. So Notre Dame...

How to make reading pleasant

Suraiya Begum Ruhi | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

What do a Facebook meme, a good novel, and our textbooks have in common? We all have to read them. Reading has become an indispensable activity in our lives. However, reading is not usually something that everyone enjoys all the...

Pursuing career in banking

Tasmiah Tabassum Ali | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

For most people, the first impression of a bank job is having to sit behind a cash counter, dealing with long lines of customers day in, and day out. For others, a bank job means opening accounts and calling customers...

Doctor killed in Rajshahi road crash

2022-07-28 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, July 27 (UNB): A 55-year-old doctor was killed and three others were injured in a head-on collision between two bikes in Rajshahi's on Tuesday.The dead is Dr Kofil Uddin, a resident of Gopalhati village of Puthia upazila. He worked...

Three hurt in Ctg concert stampede

2022-07-28 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 27 (UNB): Three people were injured in a stampede when a large number of people tried to enter the venue of a musical concert in Chattogram port city on Tuesday night.The injured are Hasan (22), Maruf (18), and...

Newly-appointed DG of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan payng rich tributes to Father of the Nation

2022-07-28 00:00:00

Newly-appointed Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan payng rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave at Tungipara in Gopalganj on Wednesday

Two fishermen go missing after boat sinks in Bay

2022-07-28 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 27 (UNB): Two fishermen went missing as a boat capsized in the Bay of Bengal after being hit by a lighter vessel in the early hours of Wednesday.The missing fishermen are Md Harun (40), son of Sayed Noor...

Three sued over Magura schoolgirl gang-rape

2022-07-28 00:00:00

MAGURA, July 27 (UNB): A case was filed in connection with the 'gang-rape' of a schoolgirl in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura on Tuesday.The rape survivor's father lodged the case with Magura Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal accusing three people...

Earthen stovemakers in a tight corner in Bagerhat

2022-07-28 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, July 27 (UNB): Earthen stovemakers in Bagerhat are finding it hard to earn a livelihood due to falling demand of the item.They have eagerly sought government's support for their survival.The artisans, mostly women, have been making earthen stoves beside...

S’pore extends Rajapaksa's stay

2022-07-28 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters): Singapore has permitted former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay in the island republic for an additional 14 days, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.A short-term visit pass issued when Rajapaksa arrived...

15 die in anti-UN Congo protests

2022-07-28 00:00:00

KINSHASA, July 27 (AP): At least 15 people were killed and dozens of others injured during two days of demonstrations in Congo's east against the United Nations mission in the country, officials said Tuesday.The United Nations said one peacekeeper from...

Lightning strikes claim 20 lives in Indian state

2022-07-28 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, July 27 (BBC): Lightning strikes have killed 20 people across eight districts of the eastern Indian state of Bihar in just 24 hours.More thunderstorm with lightning has been forecast in northern parts of the state for Wednesday and...

Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties

2022-07-28 00:00:00

TOKYO, July 27 (AP): The leaders of Japan and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to bolster their ties in maritime security and their cooperation on climate change, energy and investment between the Asian archipelago nations.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, at a joint...

Philippine quake kills 4, injures dozens

2022-07-28 00:00:00

MANILA, July 27 (AP): A strong earthquake set off landslides and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines in Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. In the capital, hospital patients were evacuated and terrified people rushed outdoors.The 7-magnitude...

CCCI inks MoU with IIMK and BCI for sharing knowledge

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-07-28 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 27: The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and Bangladesh Centre of Excellence (BCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for sharing knowledge. The MoU signing ceremony was held at...

Yamaha Riders Club felicitates Parisha

2022-07-28 00:00:00

Yamaha Riders Club (YRC), an associate of Yamaha motorcycle riders in Bangladesh, has accorded a reception to Parisha Akhter, a master's student of Jagannath University, in recognition of her bravery as she caught hold of a mugger and beat him...