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Weather (2022-06-30)

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature...

Narail teacher humiliation probe underway: Minister

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said the authorities are investigating the recent assault on a teacher in Narail to determine if the district administration had any negligence, reports UNB.He was talking to journalists after a meeting at the...

TCB starts sale of essentials in Ctg

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, June 29: The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has started selling essential commodities at subsidised rates targeting 5,35,000 families in Chattogram under the family card programme. Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation Rezaul Karim Chowdhury as the chief guest inaugurated...

Focus on creating cataract awareness

FE Report | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

There is a dearth of adequate number of ophthalmologists to provide treatment to the cataract patients in the country, speakers at a programme in the city on Wednesday said. They also said the country would need around 3,200 ophthalmologists by...

Major General Mizanur Rahman Shamim handing over prize to the best trainee

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh Ansar & Village Defence Party Director General Major General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, bp, osp, ndc, psc, handing over prize to the best trainee of the 5th step of Common Ansar Foundation Training (male) at Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Academy...

'Smart Haat' launched to promote digital transaction

FE REPORT | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has initiated to install digital payment booths at cattle markets with an eye to promoting digital transaction ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.Officials concerned on Wednesday disclosed that the 'Smart Bangladesh, Smart Haat' project would initially be piloted...

BD among top 10 labour rights violators

MONIRA MUNNI | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh, for the sixth consecutive year since 2017, ranks among top 10 worst countries in the world where labour rights are not guaranteed, according to a global survey.The Global Rights Index-2022, launched by International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on Tuesday,...

EU insurance ban targets Russian oil exports

2022-06-30 00:00:00

LONDON, June 29 (AFP): An EU ban on insuring ships transporting Russian oil could potentially hurt Moscow more than its embargo on the nation's crude, analysts say.The European Union recently unveiled the insurance ban in a sixth set of economic...

Bankrupt Sri Lanka economy shrinks 1.6pc in first quarter

2022-06-30 00:00:00

COLOMBO, June 29 (AFP): Sri Lanka's economy shrank 1.6 percent in the first quarter of this year as an unprecedented financial crisis began to impact commercial activity, according to official data.The island nation's painful downturn has seen months of lengthy...

Engr. Taqsem A Khan receiving memento and certificate from LGRD Minister

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Engr. Taqsem A Khan, Managing Director and CEO of Dhaka WASA, receiving a memento and a certificate from LGRD Minister Tajul Islam at the ministry on Tuesday for securing the first position among the 20 agencies under the ministry in...

TCRC of BARI arranged a day-long trainers training

2022-06-30 00:00:00

The Tuber Crops Research Centre (TCRC) of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has arranged a day-long trainers training on "Advanced Varieties and Production Technologies of Aroids Crop" at the seminar room of the Institute Wednesday. Funded by 'Strengthening food and...

26th Annual General Meeting of Northern Islami Insurance

2022-06-30 00:00:00

S. M. Ayub Ali Chowdhury, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northern Islami Insurance Ltd. presiding over the 26th Annual General Meeting of the company on a digital platform recently. The meeting approved 10 per cent cash dividend.

Inner containment dome installed at Rooppur N-power plant

2022-06-30 00:00:00

The second phase of the ambitious Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project is gaining momentum fast, reports UNB.Inner containment (IC) dome metal structures have been installed in the reactor building of Power Unit 2 of the plant recently, according to...

Edison Group launches Helio30 flagship phone

2022-06-30 00:00:00

For the first time, Edison Group has launched a flagship smartphone with 6 GB RAM. This 'Helio 30' model phone is made at the Edison Industries factory of Symphony Mobile. In presence of Jakaria Shahid, Managing Director of Edison Group,...

Guardian Life launches AI-based Chatbot

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Guardian Life has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Chatbot on their Omnichannel communication platform; it is the first for Bangladesh's insurance sector. The chat-bot is synchronized with their integrated Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and corporate website. These systems will now make...

BGMEA delegation to take part in Apparel Sourcing Week in India

FE REPORT | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

A delegation of BGMEA, comprising leading Bangladeshi garment manufacturers and exporters, will participate in the Apparel Sourcing Week 2022 in India next month.The two-day exhibition will begin on July 1 (Friday) at the Sheraton Grand Whitefield in Bengaluru, according to...

Local company to invest $8.5m in Uttara EPZ

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Bangladeshi company M/s Texas Clothing Limited is going to establish a garments manufacturing industry in Uttara Export Processing Zone (UEPZ) with an investment of US$ 8.5 million, reports BSS.An agreement to this effect was signed today between Bangladesh Export Processing...

Parachute Just for Baby to reward moms

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Parachute Just for Baby is rewarding mothers for raising awareness about safe baby care during the summer's heat. Building upon the idea that mothers know best about safe baby care, the brand has taken this initiative. All mothers can get...

World equities slide on recession fear

2022-06-30 00:00:00

LONDON, June 29 (AFP): Global stock markets nursed steep losses Wednesday on resurgent fear that sharp interest rate hikes, aimed at tackling runaway inflation, could spark recession, dealers said.Asia and Europe slumped after a gloomy US consumer confidence report had...

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh distributed food items

2022-06-30 00:00:00

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited distributed food items among the flood affected communities in Chhatak, Sunamganj. Muhibur Rahman Manik, Member of the Parliament for Sunamganj-5 constituency inaugurated the food distribution programme as the chief guest at the company's Community Development Center on...

MTB sent relief convoys with emergency relief items

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently sent relief convoys with emergency relief items to stand by the flood affected people in the Sylhet region. Goutam Prosad Das, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Group Internal Control & Compliance, and...

3rd meeting of Board of Directors of SCB for term 2022 & 2023 held

2022-06-30 00:00:00

The 3rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) for the term 2022 & 2023 was held on Tuesday at its own office's conference room, Dhanmondi, Dhaka under the Chairmanship of Md. Rezaul Karim. The...

More banks, FIs’ donations to Prime Minister's Relief & Welfare Fund

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has joined through videoconferencing from Ganabhaban as different banks and financial institutions have donated funds to the Prime Minister's Relief & Welfare Fund for distribution in aid amongst the flood-affected people of different regions of the...

FSIBL achieved 'Global Brands Digital Banking Award-2022'

2022-06-30 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL) achieved 'Global Brands Digital Banking Award-2022' of Bangladesh International Fame Award-2022 organised by Global Brands. Mustafa Jabbar, Minister, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, handed over the crest to Syed Waseque Md Ali,...

Taqsem A. Khan and and Ali Reza Iftekhar exchanging documents after signing agreement

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Taqsem A. Khan, Managing Director and CEO of Dhaka WASA, and Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO of Eastern Bank Limited, exchanging documents after signing an agreement at a ceremony held at Dhaka WASA's head office in Dhaka on...

Shahjalal Islami Bank's Foreign Exchange Branch relocated at Motijheel

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Shahjalal Islami Bank's Foreign Exchange Branch was relocated at Motijheel, Dhaka on Wednesday. Chairman of the board of directors of the bank Mohammed Younus formally inaugurated the relocated branch as the chief guest. Managing Director & CEO of the bank...

Inaugural ceremony of IFIC Gonomanusher Banking

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of IFIC Gonomanusher Banking (Services for Mass People) at Hotel Purbani International in Dilkusha, Dhaka on Tuesday and the programme was presided over by...

News Briefs (2022-06-30)

2022-06-30 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividend LankaBangla Finance Limited: The company has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the respective shareholders.Suspension of tradingDragon Sweater: Trading of the shares of Dragon Sweater & Spinning Ltd. will remain suspended...

US officials, BGMEA discuss labour issues

FE REPORT | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

US labour department officials met apparel sector leaders to discuss the country's readymade garment (RMG) sector's labour rights and workplace safety issues, according to a statement. Margaret Scotti, Area Advisor for South Asia and Europe and Leena Z Khan, International...

‘Import onion’ despite having enough stock

FE Report | 2022-06-30 00:00:00

Despite adequate local production and having sufficient stock in the country, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has been requested to import onion as a precautionary measure to avert possible repetition of price debacle like that of last few years.The Directorate...