FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The minimum wage board has proposed Tk 10,520 and Tk 12,910 as minimum monthly wages for the workers of fishing trawler and rubber industries respectively.The government fixed Tk 5,200 as minimum monthly wage for fishing trawler workers in 2015 while...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), a platform of global businesses, elected Maria Fernanda Garza as its chair for a two-year term from July 01, 2022 to June 30, 2024.She has become the first ever woman chair of the ICC,...
REZAUL KARIM from Geneva | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The negotiators were struggling to reach a consensus on the issues tabled in the 12th World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference on Wednesday, prompting the organisers to extend the meeting by one more day with a hope for positive outcomes.The...
M&A transactions need environmentParticipants at a workshop have sought a conducive atmosphere for better merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions of corporates. The stakeholders have also underscored the need for a greater and trustworthy role of the country's M&A intermediaries, to...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The 6th Population and Housing Census started across the country on Wednesday with an eye to counting total households and population of Bangladesh.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the week-long census, which is being conducted digitally for the first time in...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
It is systemic fault that creates black money in Bangladesh, says Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal as he bets big on budget baits for repatriation of the siphoned-off funds. "Whoever possesses land, homes, and apartments own black money. Because the...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
A Norwegian-US joint venture, TGS-Schlumberger, is waiting for a fresh model production-sharing contract (MPSC) before initiating its seismic shoots in the Bay of Bengal, said sources.They said a lucrative MPSC would attract international oil companies (IOCs) to carry out hydrocarbon...
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
China is actively considering Bangladesh's request for funding modernisation of the Mongla Seaport but wants operations management of the port having potential to become an international shipping hub. Officials say Beijing awaits response on proposed 'integrated approach to implementation, operation,...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday ruled out any adverse impact on the country's economy and foreign-exchange reserves due to the implementation of the megaprojects as these had been undertaken following proper assessments."Proper financial and economic analyses were done before...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Khulna and...
Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, managing director of LankaBangla Securities Limited, and Tanweer Hasan, vice chancellor of Independent University, Bangladesh, exchanging documents after signing a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective organisations on the campus on Sunday to set...
Dr M Ismail Hossain, pro-vice chancellor of North South University, presiding over a discussion on 'Scopus, research metrics and its impact on NSU research' organised by NSU Library on the university campus in the city recently.
CHANDPUR, June 15 (UNB): Population census plays an important role in the country's development planning, providing a right picture of the realities, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday."Through the population census, the accurate rate of education will be known...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) on Wednesday fined three business entities Tk 95,000 in the city's Banani area for violating consumer rights. Md Abdul Jabbar Mondol, Head of Dhaka office, DNCRP and its assistant director Mahmuda Akter...
FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
Speakers at a blood donor reception programme have stressed the need for increasing the number of voluntary blood donors to save thousands of lives in the country.They said the patients like anaemic, thalassaemia, haemophilia, haemorrhage, operation, burn injury and accidents...
The government has taken the necessary steps to implement the third phase of the programme on 'Activating Village Courts' across the country to make sure justice is more accessible, fair, and affordable for the poor, women, and vulnerable groups, LGRD...
FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has introduced a facility to examine chromosomal or genetic defects in fetuses during pregnancy for the first time ever in the country to detect autism or birth defects.The BSMMU inaugurated the facility at an...
FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Wednesday began dedicated Hajj flights directly from Chattogram to Saudi Arabia to facilitate the journey for pilgrims in the region.The first flight of the national flag carrier--BG 3211--flew to Medina from Shah Amanat International Airport at...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The High Court-appointed Board of Directors of the controversial e-commerce platform Evaly Limited is not cooperating with its former chairman Shamima Narsin in properly transferring her 50 per cent shares in favour of two relatives. In absence of proper mutation...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses with Special Security Force members at a function at the Prime Minister's Office in the city on Wednesday, marking the 36th founding anniversary of the elite force — PID
FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00
The EU Member States have common interest to support Bangladesh in achieving their national goals and fulfilling international commitments in the field of renewable energy through the Team Europe Initiative. "The Initiative will allow us to better coordinate and consolidate...
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Wednesday said the ruling Awami League should come to power once again as it always works for the development of the country and the welfare of its people, reports BSS."Ziaur...
Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is not just an engineering masterpiece but a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh as well, reports UNB."All the people of this country equally share this glory....
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said the elections to Cumilla City Corporation, five municipalities and more than 120 Union Parishads in different districts were held in a fair and peaceful manner, reports UNB."Our overall opinion is that...
BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain speaking at a meeting demanding unconditional release and medical treatment of the party chairperson Khaleda Zia abroad, organised by the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal in front of the National Press Club in the...
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city, was shifted to a cabin from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on Wednesday, reports UNB."Madam (Khaleda) has been transferred to a cabin from the CCU in...
THAKURGAON, June 15 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that many activities of Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal have no link with the constitution and ethics."He (Kamal) proposed legalising the laundered money. His own firm...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said no new act is being adopted for journalists, reports BSS.The minister stated this while replying to a query from journalists at the meeting room of his ministry in the city.Earlier,...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the security forces to be on alert saying that a quarter is targeting to thwart the much-awaited inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25, reports UNB."We've completed the work (Padma Bridge construction) throwing...
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