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Temperature may rise today----------------------

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/ thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.The sun...

Use of mobile phones in Narail schools, colleges, madrasas banned

2022-07-03 00:00:00

NARAIL, July 02 (UNB): District Education Office has banned use of mobile phones at schools, colleges and madrasas in Narail following the recent humiliation of a college teacher over a Facebook post by a college student . Narail District Education...

'Measures to be taken if anyone complains about online ticketing'

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon said on Saturday necessary measures will be taken if any complaints are received from passengers about getting train tickets online ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, reports UNB. The minister said this after receiving 50 high-quality trollies,...

Dalela next Indian envoy in BD likely

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Sudhakar Dalela, who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1993, is likely to be the next high commissioner of India to Bangladesh, reports UNB.Though there is no official announcement yet, the Hindustan Times on Saturday reported that Dalela will replace...

Visitor killed in road accident in Padma Bridge area

2022-07-03 00:00:00

SHARIATPUR, July 02 (BSS): A visitor was killed as a passenger bus hit a microbus near the toll plaza at Jazira point in the Padma Bridge area today.The deceased was identified as Abdul Haque Mollah, 60, hailed from Kishoreganj district....

BD produces 192m kg plastic sachet waste annually: Study

Yasir Wardad | 2022-07-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh generates 192.4 million kilograms of plastic sachet waste annually, causing severe environmental pollution and health hazards, a latest study shows.The study titled "Plastic sachet: small packet with huge environmental destruction" also said food and cooking ingredients comprise 47 per...

Busting crowds of ticket seekers at Kamalapur railway station in the city on Saturday to avail advance

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Busting crowds of ticket seekers at Kamalapur railway station in the city on Saturday to avail advance tickets for train journey during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha — FE Photo

Pakistan inflation hits 13-yr high

2022-07-03 00:00:00

In an alarming development, Pakistan's inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), broke a 13-year record and skyrocketed to 21.3 per cent in June due to a steep rise in prices of energy and food groups amid chances...

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has contributed Tk 3.0 million to the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has contributed Tk 3.0 million to the Prime Minister's Education Assistance Trust fund as part of its corporate social responsibility. Ziaul Karim, Head of Communications and External Affairs of EBL, handed over the donation cheque to...

BGMEA pushes for faster exports from BM Depot

2022-07-03 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe apparel apex body BGMEA orders its member units to expedite shipment of their goods out of 390 containers that remained unharmed in a recent fire at BM Depot.The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) made the instruction...

E-commerce platform Padda Bazar launched

2022-07-03 00:00:00

FE REPORT A new e-commerce platform named Padda Bazar was launched on Saturday aiming to meet the growing demand for online retail in the country.The entrepreneurs of the platform expressed hope that the new platform will help the local e-commerce...

Sonali Bank Staff College arranged a five-day training course titled 'Special course on banking for

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Sonali Bank Staff College arranged a five-day training course titled 'Special course on banking for Anti-Corruption Commission officers'. Sonali Bank Limited CEO and Managing Director (Additional Charge) Md Murshedul Kabir handed over certificates to the trainees as the chief guest...

Jhalak aims to position Nagad as top fintech in Bangladesh

2022-07-03 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe postal department's mobile financial service, Nagad, is the true wonder in the nation's pursuit of a 'Digital Bangladesh'. The innovations of Nagad have provided the much-needed push to the entire digitalization process, leaving a direct impact on millions...

IFIC Bank Limited has recently inaugurated three new branches -- Boalkhali, Netrokona and Bhandaria Branch.

2022-07-03 00:00:00

IFIC Bank Limited has recently inaugurated three new branches -- Boalkhali, Netrokona and Bhandaria Branch. Iqbal Parvez Chowdhury, SEVP & Chief Manager of Agrabad Branch, presided over the inauguration ceremony of Boalkhali Branch in Chittagong on June 28 while Moslem...

Stakeholder meet on energy master plan today

2022-07-03 00:00:00

The second stakeholder meeting on the proposed Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) will be held in the city today (Sunday), reports UNB.Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) will jointly...

Neymar activates renewal PSG clause until 2027

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Neymar has been deemed sellable this summer by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), but the Brazilian has nonetheless extended his contract with the club by a way of an automatic clause in his deal, according to the Spanish national daily sport newspaper...

Salahuddin becomes SAFF president for fourth term

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin has become the South Asian Football Federation's (SAFF) president for the fourth consecutive term after SAFF ordinary congress re-elected him unopposed as the president of the SAFF, reports BSS. The SAFF ordinary congress 2022 was held on...

Bashundhara manage 1-1 draw against Mohammedan in BPL

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Coming from behind, defending champions Bashundhara Kings managed a 1-1 draw against Dhaka Mohammedan in a crucial match of the 12-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football in Cumilla Saturday, reports UNB. At the Bhasha Soinik Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium, both...

Chile plans to raise copper mining royalties

2022-07-03 00:00:00

SANTIAGO, July 2 (Reuters): Chile's finance minister, Mario Marcel, on Friday introduced a tax reform bill that increases copper mining royalties on companies that produce more than 50,000 tonnes a year and raises taxes on high-income earners to fund the...

Brazil's fertilizer imports jump as farmers prepare to plant new crop

2022-07-03 00:00:00

SAO PAULO, July 2 (Reuters): Brazilian fertilizer imports in June jumped 18.6 per cent and totaled 4.15 million tonnes, according to government data released on Friday, quashing fears of delivery disruptions amid trade sanctions on key suppliers.The data suggests that...

Asian LNG spot prices jump amid stronger demand

2022-07-03 00:00:00

LONDON, July 2 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices continued to rise last week amid stronger demand on the back of a blistering heatwave in Japan and a return of competition with Europe which is gearing up for...

Curfew imposed in Fulgazi over AL-BNP clash

2022-07-03 00:00:00

FENI, July 02, (UNB): The administration of Feni's Fulgazi upazila has imposed a curfew at Daulatpur village of the upazila on Saturday.The imposition of the curfew came after a clash between Fulgazi units of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh...

Indian aggression over water, govt's 'knee-jerk' foreign policy destroying livelihoods

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Pir Saheb Charmonai) amir of Islami Andolon Bangladesh on Saturday alleged that the knee-jerk foreign policy of the government as well as India's aggressive water diplomacy have been destroying livelihoods in Bangladesh, reports UNB. "Bangladesh...

No JP man inquired about me when I was ill

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Leader of the Opposition in parliament Raushon Ershad on Saturday bemoaned that no one from the Jatiya Party inquired about her condition during her long stay at a hospital in Thailand, reports UNB.Speaking at a views exchange meeting with party...

Dhaka wants to take ties with Lisbon to new height

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh has urged the Portuguese government to consider establishing a resident Portuguese Mission in Dhaka as the two countries want to elevate the bilateral relations to a new height in the coming days, reports UNB.At least, Bangladesh wants the Portuguese...

AL leader Mukul Bose passes way

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Mukul Bose, a member of the Advisory Committee of the ruling Awami League, passed away at a hospital in India on Saturday. He was 68, reports UNB.Mukul had been suffering from different diseases and was initially admitted to a hospital...

BNP wants permanent solution to recurring floods in Sylhet region

2022-07-03 00:00:00

SUNAMGANJ, July 02 (UNB): BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has stressed the need for taking effective steps including construction of sustainable dams, for a permanent solution to recurring floods in the country's Sylhet region."Effective initiatives need to be taken...

It's BNP's habit to talk in indecent way on any crisis, says Hasan

2022-07-03 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 2 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said the BNP has become habituated to talking in indecent way on any crisis of the country. He said when the people of the country feel happy that...

Tourists crowd Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali to enjoy their weekend.

2022-07-03 00:00:00

Tourists crowd Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali to enjoy their weekend. The photo was taken on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Joint efforts to end child marriage underscored

2022-07-03 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, July 02 (BSS): United efforts of all government, non-government and voluntary organizations can be the crucial means of protecting children from all sorts of violence and repression.Utmost emphasis should be given on ensuring fundamental rights to the children for...