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Eschew imposing sanctions that hit whole world

FE REPORT | 2022-07-08 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urges the US and its allies to eschew imposing sanctions as the world economy, already hard-hit by Covid and Ukraine war fallouts, now roils for the embargo against Russia.Listing the grave impacts of the sanctions against...

Weather (2022-07-08)

2022-07-08 00:00:00

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

31 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Thirty-one new dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours until Thursday morning as cases are on the rise in Bangladesh, reports UNB.Of them, 28 were hospitalised in Dhaka division, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).As many as...

Flood death toll rises to 112

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Although flood situation continues to improve in most places, it claimed two more lives in Moulvibazar in 24 hours until Thursday morning, taking the total fatalities to 112, reports UNB.Both of them drowned in floodwater, according to the Directorate General...

Eight bodies identified by DNA test

2022-07-08 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 07 (UNB): DNA tests have confirmed the identities of the bodies of eight people who were burnt to death in last month's deadly blasts and fire at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda of Chattogram, police said on Thursday....

NSU alumnus Anusha gets Diana Award

2022-07-08 00:00:00

North South University (NSU) alumnus Anusha Chowdhury achieved prestigious Diana Award- 2022 recently, says a statement.Anusha is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and a mental health advocate. She completed her Bachelor's in Business Administration from the NSU.She received the achievement for her...

Sacrificial animal waste to be removed by 10pm on Eid day: LGRD minister

2022-07-08 00:00:00

The waste of sacrificial animals will have to be removed by 10:00pm on the day of Eid-ul-Azha, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam, reports UNB.The minister said while talking to journalists after a meeting with...

Major General Shakil Ahmed planting a banyan tree sapling

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Shakil Ahmed spp, nswc, afwc, psc planting a banyan tree sapling beside Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Public School and College at BGB Headquarters in the city after inaugurating the Tree Plantation Programme-2022 of...

BDRCS holds training on first aid for journos

FE REPORT | 2022-07-08 00:00:00

A two-day basic training on first aid was held for working journalists in the capital on July 6-7 to make them capable of responding to humanitarian crises and to disseminate ideas on saving life among them.A total of 20 reporters...

Most factories pay wages, allowances

FE REPORT | 2022-07-08 00:00:00

Majority of the factories under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Police (IP) paid festival allowances and monthly wages to their workers by Thursday, the government-set deadline to do the same. A total of 8,995 units, including textile, ready-made garment (RMG),...

Sales of slaughtering tools gain pace in city

TALHA BIN HABIB | 2022-07-08 00:00:00

The sales of animal slaughtering equipments and accessories have gained momentum across the capital ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, to be celebrated on Sunday. Different types of slaughtering tools, like sharp knife, machete (chapati), kitchen knife (boti), log seat (khatia) and...

Case filed against 10, including JCD leader

2022-07-08 00:00:00

FARIDPUR, Jul 07 (UNB): A case was filed against 10 people, including Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader, in connection with the murder of a businessman in Sadar upazila of Faridpur, police said on Thursday.Belal Hossain, sub-inspector of Kotwali thana,...

Hasina gifts high quality mangoes to Malaysian King, PM

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has sent high quality Bangladeshi mangoes to King Yang Di Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and Prime Minister Ismail Sabri as gift, reports UNB. Under the supervision of Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, 1,000 kgs...

BD’s tough policy on violence against religious minorities highlighted

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh has highlighted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's zero-tolerance policy on discrimination or violence against religious minorities at the '2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief' in London, reports UNB.State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammed Faridul Haque Khan...

Quader urges all to address electricity issue with patience

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has called upon all to deal with electricity problem with patience, mentioning that power crisis is prevailing all over the world, reports BSS."There have been load-shedding at some places but it is temporary....

China unveils plans to spur car demand

2022-07-08 00:00:00

BEIJING, July 07 (Reuters): China announced on Thursday a raft of new steps to spur consumer demand for cars, saying it would consider extending a tax break for electric vehicles and outlining plans to build more charging stations and encourage...

Chinese ice cream brand under fire for products that don't melt

2022-07-08 00:00:00

BEIJING, July 07 (AFP): A Chinese brand once dubbed the "Hermes of ice cream" has come under fire after internet users said some of its products do not melt-even when baked with a blowtorch.Videos showing Chicecream's ice creams staying solid...

Md Mosaddake-Ul-Alam handing over a cheque for donation meant for the PM's Relief and Welfare Fund

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Ansar-VDP Unnayan Bank Managing Director Md Mosaddake-Ul-Alam handing over a cheque for donation meant for the PM's Relief and Welfare Fund to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Senior Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah on Thursday for distribution among flood victims

Khondoker Ataur Rahman handing over a cheque for Tk 5.0 million (50 lakh) to Prime Minister's Office

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Palli Sanchay Bank Managing Director Khondoker Ataur Rahman handing over a cheque for Tk 5.0 million (50 lakh) to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Senior Secretary Md. Tofazzel Hossain Miah at the PMO on Thursday as donation to the Prime Minister's...

BKB donated Tk 10 million (1.00 crore) from the BKB staff's salaries to Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) donated Tk 10 million (1.00 crore) from the BKB staff's salaries to Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund on Thursday to help the flood-affected people. BKB Chairman Md. Nasiruzzaman and Managing Director Md. Ismail Hossain handed...

Shippers Council of Bangladesh distributing bags of food among the waterlogged people

2022-07-08 00:00:00

On behalf of Shippers Council of Bangladesh (SCB), Md. Abdul Jabber, Assistant Secretary and Md. Mizanur Rahman handed over 500 bags of food containing rice, pulses, oil, chira, molasses, salt, water, saline and candles to Mr. Md. Jahangir Hossain, Deputy...

Jaago Foundation receiving a cheque from Mr. Ajmal Kabir

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Mr. Korvi Rakshand, Chairman, Jaago Foundation, receiving a cheque from Mr. Ajmal Kabir, Group Director, Beximco Group as third installment under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agreement between Jaago Foundation & Beximco Group for Taka 22.5 million for education of...

Md Mehmood Husain received a certificate of 'Sustainability Rating Recognition 2020'

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Md Mehmood Husain, Managing Director & CEO of National Bank Limited, received a certificate of 'Sustainability Rating Recognition 2020' from Mr Fazle Kabir, immediate past governor of Bangladesh Bank.

China IPO applications jump, bucking global trend

2022-07-08 00:00:00

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, July 7 (Reuters): A spike in listing applications from Chinese companies in June has nearly doubled China's IPO candidates to almost 1,000, the highest in at least three years, potentially making the country a bright spot for bankers...

US SEC to vote on July 13 to adopt proxy rules that undo Trump-era condition

2022-07-08 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters): The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will vote on July 13 to adopt rules boosting disclosures around proxy voting advice, the agency said on Wednesday.The rule, which the Wall Street regulator voted to propose in...

Valuations of Asian stocks hit lowest since March 2020

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Valuations of Asian equities dropped for a third straight month in June and hit their lowest since the start of the pandemic, as regional equity markets plunged on concerns over a global recession and aggressive rate hikes by major central...

HSBC Bangladesh organised online session

2022-07-08 00:00:00

HSBC Bangladesh organised an online session recently titled- "Transitioning to a circular economy with Sustainable Waste Management". Md. Shahab Uddin, MP, Minister for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The session was...

DCML hosted event titled 'Panel Broker Agreement Signing Ceremony'

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Doreen Capital Management Limited (DCML) hosted an event titled 'Panel Broker Agreement Signing Ceremony' with Janata Capital and Investment Limited (JCIL), a subsidiary of Janata Bank Limited, at Doreen Hotels & Resorts Ltd. in the city on Wednesday. Muniruzzaman Khan...

Premier Bank celebrated World MSME Day

2022-07-08 00:00:00

The Premier Bank Limited celebrated World MSME Day recently by organizing an award ceremony to honour SME entrepreneurs at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. Mr. M Reazul Karim, FCMA, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, presided over the programme where...

News Briefs (2022-07-08)

2022-07-08 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividend First Security Islami Bank Ltd: The cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2021 has already been credited to the respective bank accounts of the shareholders through BEFTN and online transfer. The shareholders whose accounts...