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High import payments lead to price hike of essentials

FE Report | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

High import payments are causing appreciation of dollar against taka, resulting in further price surge of essentials in local market, while odd climatic condition is also posing threat to local agricultural production.Taking these factors into account, the government should enact...

3,151 factories pay Eid bonus so far

FE REPORT | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

One third of the factories, including textile and ready-made garment (RMG) units, across the country under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Police (IP) paid festival allowance until Monday.IP data shows 3,151 out of 9,176 units located in Dhaka, Gazipur, Chattogram,...

PM wants Qatar LNG supply to continue

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought to continue procurement of LNG from Qatar for a long term period, reports UNB."Bangladesh is currently purchasing LNG from Qatar. We want it to continue for a long term period," she was quoted...

Sales of new dresses have gone up

2022-04-26 00:00:00

With Eid-ul-Fitr drawing near, sales of new dresses have gone up as an increasing number of customers throng shopping centres. The photo was taken at Centre Point Market in the capital on Monday — Focus Bangla

BD sticks to its decision on fumigation checks -

MONIRA MUNNI | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh sticks to its decision to continue fumigation requirement for cotton imported from the USA despite opposition from local spinners.The government upheld its decision in the new import policy for the period of 2021 to 2024. "Fumigation is mandatory for...

Weather (2022-04-26)

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places overMymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with...

BGB seizes drugs worth Tk 59.58m from Teknaf

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 1.05kg crystal meth, 10,000 pieces Yaba and 142 cans of Andaman Gold Beer, with a street value of Tk 59.58 million, in a drive at Teknaf Upazila in Cox's Bazar, said a media...

Fair probe into detention of mother, son demanded

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Different environmental organisations have demanded an impartial inquiry into the detention of local resident Syeda Ratna and her son for protesting against the construction of a police station at Tetultala playground in capital's Kalabagan, reports UNB.The organisations made the demand...

Brigadier General Md Sajjad Hossain poses for photograph with nine officials

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence Brigadier General Md Sajjad Hossain ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil poses for photograph with nine officials who have been recently promoted to the post of deputy directors from the positions of assistant director...

3+5+1 sits in June for review

REZAUL KARIM | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

A high-level 3+5+1 meeting is likely to be held in June to review the implementation of a roadmap on Bangladeshi worker rights issues prescribed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).No meeting of the group has been hosted in the past...

High Court orders inquiry into mortgaging highways land

FE REPORT | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

The High Court on Monday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct a probe into the incident of taking a loan of Tk 150 million from a private bank by mortgaging a portion of land on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. The...

Bangladesh, Denmark to strengthen partnership on green transition

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh and Denmark on Monday signed a document on sustainable and green framework engagement to strengthen the partnership on climate and green transition between the two countries, reports UNB.Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen and Danish Minister for Development Cooperation...

Six students identified as attackers in Nahid murder

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Detectives have identified six Dhaka College students who attacked and killed Nahid Hossain, a deliveryman, during the clash between students and New Market shop owners and workers, reports bdnews24.com.All the six suspects were Dhaka College students, said Deputy Commissioner of...

11 including AL leaders Enamul, Rupon get seven years in jail

2022-04-26 00:00:00

A Dhaka court sentenced on Monday 11 people including expelled Awami League (AL) leaders Enamul Haque Enu and his brother Rupon Bhuiyan to seven years' imprisonment in a money laundering case, reports UNB.The other convicts are their three brothers Shahidul...

TIB's health sector report not transparent

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Zahid Maleque has refuted allegations of irregularities raised by Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) in the health sector, reports bdnews24.com."The health ministry worked transparently in controlling the coronavirus pandemic, but what Transparency International did was not transparent," the health minister said,...

Cumilla City Corporation elections on June 15

2022-04-26 00:00:00

The Election Commission has announced the third Cumilla City Corporation election will be held on June 15, reports bdnews24.com.The date for the polls, alongside those of delayed union council and other local government elections, was finalised at the second meeting...

Dhaka north BNP's 620 units form committees

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Dhaka north city unit BNP on Monday announced the committees of its 620 units as part of a move to overhaul the party, reports UNB. The committees of 620 units at 71 wards in 26 thanas have been approved, said...

Quader returns home from Singapore

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has returned home from Singapore after regular health check-up., reports BSS.Quader, also Awami League general secretary, arrived at Hazrat ShahjalalInternational airport (HSIA) at 6pm on Monday by a Bangladesh Biman's flight, sources said.On...

Govt working on strengthening country's democracy

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said on Monday her government has been working on strengthening democratic environment in the country, reports UNB.She said this when visiting Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt paid a courtesy call on her at Ganobhaban.PM's Press...

Alcaraz youngest entrant into ATP top 10 since Nadal

2022-04-26 00:00:00

PARIS, Apr 25 (AFP): Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz, aged 18, on Monday became the youngest player to enter the top 10 of the ATP world rankings since his compatriot Rafael Nadal did so at the same age in 2005.Alcaraz climbed...

Swiatek extends lead as world No. 1, Badosa up to second

2022-04-26 00:00:00

PARIS, Apr 25 (AFP): Iga Swiatek extended her lead as world number one on Monday, after winning a fourth straight title at the weekend in Stuttgart, while Paula Badosa climbed to second place in the WTA rankings.Poland's Swiatek, who took...

RCB seek top-order thrust to shrug off bad inertia

2022-04-26 00:00:00

The second encounter of the season between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals is, perhaps, best viewed through the prism of the two top-orders. Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat and Virat Kohli have combined to score only 12 more runs...

Liverpool back on Manchester City's tail after derby win over Everton

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Divock Origi came off the bench to make the difference as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in a feisty Merseyside derby on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the Premier League standings back to...

Players of Agrani Bank Cricket Club pose for photograph

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Players of Agrani Bank Cricket Club pose for photograph after winning the First Division T20 Cricket League in the city recently. Managing Director and CEO of the bank congratulated the cricket club.

Rahul sends winless MI to eighth IPL loss

2022-04-26 00:00:00

KL Rahul repeated his feat from eight days ago against Mumbai Indians, with another identical century (103* off 63) to push his side to 168 for 6, after which his bowlers did a fine job of keeping MI's potent batting...

Mehidy ruled out of opening Test against Sri Lanka for finger injury

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh received a huge blow ahead of the opening match of the two-game Test series against Sri Lanka as their main spinner Mehidy Hasan was ruled out due to a finger injury. Nayeem Hasan is set to replace Mehidy in...

Jibon Boli emerges champion

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-04-26 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 25: The 113th edition of traditional and historical 'Jabberer Boli Khela' (wrestling competition) was held at Laldighir Par in Chattogram today (Monday). Tarequl Islam Jibon (Jibon Boli) of Chokoria upazila in Cox's Bazar won the title of the...

Sheikh Russel split point with MSC in BPL football

2022-04-26 00:00:00

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra failed to take their home ground advantage as they, despite taking lead, were forced to play a 1-1 goal draw by ten-man Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited in the TVS Bangladesh Premier League football held on Monday...

Attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso kill 21, wound dozens

2022-04-26 00:00:00

BAMAKO/OUAGADOUGOU, Apr 25 (Reuters): Fifteen soldiers and six civilians were killed on Sunday in attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso, neighbouring West African countries struggling with deadly jihadist insurgencies, military and security sources said.EU forces train Malian soldiers to fight...

US panel says India religious freedom worsens 'significantly'

2022-04-26 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, April 25 (AFP): A US commission said Monday that religious freedom has deteriorated "significantly" in India under the Hindu nationalist government as it again recommended targeted sanctions over abuses.It was the third straight year that the US Commission on...