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No foreign power can influence Bangladesh elections: Razzaque

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Abdur Razzaque said on Thursday that no matter how powerful the US ambassador or people like him are, they won't be able to play any role in the next national elections of Bangladesh, reports UNB.Razzaque was talking...

Three to die for raping girl in Feni

2022-07-15 00:00:00

FENI, July 14, (UNB): Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal in Feni on Thursday sentenced three people to death for raping a girl in front of her mother 19 years ago.The tribunal also fined the convicts Tk 0.2 million each.The...

Many areas of Chattogram, like the one in the picture, have been submerged by flood water.

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Many areas of Chattogram, like the one in the picture, have been submerged by flood water. The photo was taken from the port city's Nayarhat area under EPZ thana on Thursday — Focus Bangla

In-laws throw acid on woman in Lalmonirhat

2022-07-15 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Jul 14 (UNB): A 25-year-old woman in Lalmonirhat district has been hospitalised with severe burn injuries after her parents-in-law allegedly poured acid on her over a family feud.According to locals, Mahmuda Khatun's husband Hamidul Islam and her parents-in-law used...

Transwoman found dead in Thakurgaon

2022-07-15 00:00:00

A 39-year-old transwoman was found dead in Kohorpara of Thakurgaon's Sadar upazila on Wednesday, police said Thursday, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Brishti, who lived in a room in 'Uttaran Asrayan' project, especially built for the transgenders.

Another flood likely next month: Agri minister

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Another flood is likely to take place in the country next month, said Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque, reports UNB.The minister said as per the forecast the government has taken measures to face the next flood as a routine work.He also...

Two farmers go missing as boat capsizes in Sunamganj haor

2022-07-15 00:00:00

SUNAMGANJ, Jul 14 (UNB): Two poultry farmers went missing after their small boat capsized in Chapati haor during a storm in the district's Derai upazila on Wednesday night, police said.The missing farmers are Mujibur Rahman (45) and Anhar Mia (23)...

Unlike previous festivals, only a handfull of holidayers have visited the attractive tourist

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Unlike previous festivals, only a handfull of holidayers have visited the attractive tourist destination in Sylhet this Eid-ul-Azha. The picture was taken from Sada Pathor area of Companiganj recently — FE photo

Rangpur farmers cheer as Aush paddy harvest begins

2022-07-15 00:00:00

RANGPUR, July 14 (BSS): Harvesting of Aush paddy continues in full swing with excellent output, making the farmers happy in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region this season.Officials of the Depart-ment of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said farmers will transplant...

Mild heat wave may sweep country---

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Khulna, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Friday), according the Met Office.It...

Dhaka's air quality 'moderate'----

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Dhaka's air quality has turned 'moderate'. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 59 at 8.56 am, the metropolis ranked 28th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality, reports UNB.An AQI between 50 and 100...

Obituary---------------

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Abu Abdullah Jahangir, a freedom fighter and an engineer, died of cancer at a hospital Devon of England on Wednesday night at the age of 65.He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer for last seven months.He left behind his wife,...

51 more dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs--

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Fifty-one more dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours until Thursday morning amid a rise in the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Among them, 41 patients were hospitalised in Dhaka while the remaining 10...

News in brief 15-07-2022

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Two bodies recovered from city streetsThe bodies of two unidentified people, including one of a woman, were recovered from the streets of the capital on Thursday and Wednesday, police said. Paltan police recovered the body of a 55-year-old woman from...

Bangladesh tops South Asia ranking on gender gap index

2022-07-15 00:00:00

The gender gap in Bangladesh is the lowest among the countries in South Asia, according to a study conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), reports bdnews24.com.Bangladesh ranked 71st out of 146 countries on the Global Gender Gap Index 2022...

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed handing over a cheque for Tk 100 million (10 crore)

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed handing over a cheque for Tk 100 million (10 crore) to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the flood-affected people in Sylhet and other parts of the country at the PM's official residence...

5,000 cases pending with lower courts for 22 yrs

FE REPORT | 2022-07-15 00:00:00

More than 5,000 cases are awaiting disposal for 22 years or so in the lower courts across the country, according to statistics of the Supreme Court. Therefore, the apex court have instructed the lower courts concerned to complete the trial...

IMF chief warns natural gas disruptions could trigger recession in Europe

2022-07-15 00:00:00

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, July 14 (Reuters): The global economic outlook remains extremely uncertain, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, warning that further disruption in the natural gas supply to Europe could plunge many economies into recession.In...

Netflix names Microsoft as tech, sales partner

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it has selected Microsoft Corp as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription offering, as the streaming giant looks to plug slowing subscriber growth by rolling out a cheaper plan, reports Reuters.Shares of...

Pakistan's job market starts shrinking

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Pakistan's job market has started shrinking amid economic slowdown, as some sectors have reported layoffs while for new comers finding jobs can become a tough task in the short to medium term, reports The Express Tribune."Textile and technology sectors have...

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited provided 1000 packets of relief materials for the flood-affected people in

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited provided 1000 packets of relief materials for the flood-affected people in Khaliajuri in Netrakona. Teletalk Managing Director Md Shahab Uddin handed over the relief packets to Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar at the Teletalk headquarters in...

Patenga Container Terminal to start operation this year--

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2022-07-15 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 14: The Chittagong seaport this year will get a new container terminal named Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) as its construction work is going to be completed in the current month, officials said. After a five-month delay due to...

Dollar climbs further, pinning euro, yen at multi-decade lows

2022-07-15 00:00:00

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters): The dollar resumed its relentless rise on Thursday, charting new 24-year highs against the yen and pinning the euro close to parity, as investors bet on the Federal Reserve ratcheting up interest rates to combat soaring...

Philippine central bank hikes rates

2022-07-15 00:00:00

MANILA, July 14 (AFP): The Philippine central bank announced a surprise interest rate hike Thursday, raising borrowing costs for the third straight month and warning more could follow as officials try to rein in surging energy and food prices.The move...

Singapore steps up inflation fight with surprise central bank tightening

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy on Thursday, in an off-cycle move, saying the action would slow inflation as the city-state joins other economies scrambling to fight mounting price pressures, reports Reuters.The Singapore currency jumped broadly after the news...

Nagad-Meghna Bank 'add money' service launched

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Nagad, a mobile financial service provider, has created interoperable processes with various banks to make transactions simple and economical for its customers. As part of the efforts, Nagad users can now conveniently transfer funds from Meghna Bank to their Nagad...

Three telcos pay Tk 27.8m in fines

FE REPORT | 2022-07-15 00:00:00

The telecoms regulator recently fined three mobile phone operators-Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink-Tk 27.8 million on allegations of illegally operating the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) business.The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) fined Grameenphone Tk 5.25 million, Robi Tk 2.10 million...

Rupali Bank, Madaripur Corporate Branch, distributed relief items, including rice, pulses,

2022-07-15 00:00:00

Rupali Bank, Madaripur Corporate Branch, distributed relief items, including rice, pulses, soybean oil, sugar and vermicelli, among more than 200 poor and destitute families who are affected by rising prices of essentials and floods, in Madaripur Sadar area recently

Govt focuses on food security in new action plan

2022-07-15 00:00:00

The government has worked out an action plan for 2022-23 fiscal year for the agricultural sector to ensure food security as the world faces pressure in food production due to Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, reports UNB.The plan has been...

Nazrul Islam Memorial Football Tournament held in Tangail

2022-07-15 00:00:00

A football tournament was held at Gosai Joair in Tangail in memory of Walton Group's founder chairman late Alhaj SM Nazrul Islam. Mridul Songho organized the football tournament, says a press release. Pichuria Jubo Songho of Baghil union emerged as...