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Buriganga River pollution

2022-06-14 00:00:00

The Buriganga River pollution has turned severe as waste is dumped on its bank. The picture was taken from Shyambazar area recently — FE photo

BD pilgrim dies in KSA

2022-06-14 00:00:00

A Bangladeshi man has died during his Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.A daily Hajj bulletin from the Ministry of Religious Affairs identified him as 59-year-old Jahangir Kabir from Chapainawabganj. He died during his pilgrimageon Saturday, reports bdnews24.com.So far, 7,573 pilgrims...

Another Russian employee of Rooppur nuke plant dies

2022-06-14 00:00:00

PABNA, June 13 (UNB): Another Russian national who worked in Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has died in the Green City residential area at Ishwardi upazila in Pabna, police said on Monday.The dead is Ivanov Anton (33). He used to...

DU syndicate approves Tk 9.22b budget

DU Correspondent | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

The Dhaka University (DU) syndicate on Sunday approved a budget of Tk 9.22 billion for fiscal year 2022-23.DU Treasurer Prof Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed placed the proposed budget at a syndicate meeting held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban with...

18 more dengue cases in 24 hrs

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Eighteen more dengue cases have been reported in 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB.Thirteen new patients were hospitalised in Dhaka and five outside it, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Seventy-eight dengue patients, including 72 in the...

Blood Donor Day today

FE Report | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

The World Blood Donor Day will be observed in the country as elsewhere of the globe today (Tuesday) with the theme 'donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save life.'The World Health Organisation (WHO) observes the...

Publish names of environment polluters, HC orders DoE

2022-06-14 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) has ordered Department of Environment (DoE) to publish names of environment polluting companies on its website and through press release within a week, reports BSS.The High Court (HC) bench of Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam and Justice...

SC stays trial proceedings of a case against Dr Yunus

FE REPORT | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday stayed for two months the trial proceedings of a case filed against Nobel laureate and Grameen Telecom chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and three others on charge of violating labour law....

Golam Md Hashibul Alam poses with high officials and cadets

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Senior Secretary of Defence Ministry Golam Md Hashibul Alam poses with high officials and cadets at the prize distribution programme of Mobile Gaming Competition 'Amar Bangabandhu' at the Directorate of Bangladesh National Cadet Corps in the city on Sunday —...

HC to hear ACC appeal against 45 convicts for increasing sentences

FE REPORT | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

The High Court on Monday accepted an appeal petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an increase in the sentences of 45 accused, including Destiny Group president former Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen (retd) Harun-Ar-Rashid, in a case...

BAF Chief off to Canada

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Chief of Air Staff Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan along with his spouse and three-member entourage left Dhaka for Canada for an eight-day official visit on Sunday, reports UNB.He left the country at the invitation of Commander of the Royal Canadian...

‘Women, girls help boost rural development’

FE REPORT | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

Young girls and women play an important role in the development of rural Bangladesh, said State Minister for Rural Development and Cooperative Division Swapan Bhattacharjee on Monday."Under an initiative, my ministry collects cow milk for milk vita factory. We produce...

Fruit intake still low in BD

FE REPORT | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

Despite a notable rise in production last decade, the country still has a shortfall of 115 grammes per day in per capita fruit intake, it was revealed at a meeting of the agriculture ministry on Monday.Though the country's production growth...

Chargesheet against 29 Rohingya in Mohib Ullah murder case

2022-06-14 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, June 13 (UNB): Police on Monday submitted a chargesheet against 29 Rohingya people in connection with the murder of their leader Mohib Ullah. Cox's Bazar Additional Superintendent of Police Rafiqul Islam said of the charge-sheeted accused, 15 are...

Electioneering in CCC election ends

2022-06-14 00:00:00

CUMILLA, June 13 (UNB): Campaigning in the Cumilla City Corporation election was set to end on Monday at midnight. During the electioneering campaign, former Comilla City Corporation Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku, who is in the battle as an independent candidate,...

Clashes between police, Bihari camp residents in Siddhirganj, 15 injured

2022-06-14 00:00:00

At least 15 people have been injured in clashes between police and residents of a Bihari settlement in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj, reports bdnews24.com.On Monday, agitators took up positions in front of Siddhirganj Police Station to demand the release of 32 people...

Sabotage behind recent fire incidents: Hasan

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud said it is becoming clearer that sabotage was behind the recent fire incidents including at BM Container Depot and a moving train, reports UNB. The minister said this while replying to journalists at the...

SHUJAN asks EC to take action against MP staying in CCC poll area

FE REPORT | 2022-06-14 00:00:00

Shushashoner Jonnya Nagorik (SHUJAN) called upon the Election Commission (EC) on Monday to take legal action against those who violates election code of conduct during Cumilla City Corporation (CCC). "If anyone violates the code of conduct, the EC has the...

127th Board meeting of Union Insurance Co. held

2022-06-14 00:00:00

The 127th Board meeting of Union Insurance Co. Ltd. was held at own premises of Agrabad Branch, Chattogram. Founder Chairman Mr. Mozaffar Hossain Paltu presided over the meeting. Vice Chairman Mohammad Hasmot Ali, Chairman of Executive Committee Md. Azizur Rahman,...

Md Abdus Salam Azad speaks as the chief guest -

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Janata Bank Limited Managing Director and CEO Md Abdus Salam Azad speaks as the chief guest at the conference of Chattogram divisional branch managers of the bank held in the port city recently

Md Ataur Rahman Prodhan congratulates Abdur Rauf Talukder

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Md Ataur Rahman Prodhan, CEO & Managing Director of Sonali Bank Limited, congratulates Abdur Rauf Talukder, Senior Secretary of the Finance Ministry, with a bouquet on his appointment as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, on Monday

Global advertising to grow by 8.4pc

2022-06-14 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuters): The global advertising industry is expected to grow 8.4 per cent this year, despite ongoing geopolitical situations around the world and fears of a recession, a report on the sector said on Monday.That figure excludes...

Amazon offers to share data, boost rivals to dodge EU antitrust fines

2022-06-14 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, June 13 (Reuters): Amazon has offered to share marketplace data with sellers and boost the visibility of rival products on its platform, trying to persuade EU antitrust regulators to close their investigations without a fine by the end of...

Prime Bank revamped mobile banking app and launched MyPrime

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Prime Bank has revamped its mobile banking app and launched MyPrime. Hassan O. Rashid, Managing Director & CEO of Prime Bank, unveiled the UI of MyPrime app at an event held at a city hotel recently. Customers can enjoy banking...

National Life Insurance Company settled insurance claim worth Tk 27.80 million

2022-06-14 00:00:00

National Life Insurance Company Limited settled insurance claim worth Tk 27.80 million at Nanking Darbar Hall, Rajshahi recently. Chief Executive Officer of the company Md Kazim Uddin distributed cheques among the recipients as the chief guest.

Exim Bank provided an air-conditioned bus to Bangladesh Biman

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Exim Bank has provided an air-conditioned bus to Bangladesh Biman to facilitate transport for hajj pilgrims during Hajj season. Exim Bank's Managing Director and CEO Dr. Mohammad Haider Ali Miah handed over the dummy key to GM (Transport) of Bangladesh...

News Briefs (2022-06-14)

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Sell confirmationIntraco Refueling Station: Intraco CNG Ltd, a placement holder of the company where Mr. Mohammed Riyadh Ali, Monowara Hakim Ali and Mohammed Irad Ali are the sponsor directors and sponsors respectively of Intraco Refueling Station Limited and also the...

Public Relations Association of Banks organises summer festival

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Public Relations Association of Banks (PRAB) organised Summer Festival-1429 at a convention centre in the capital recently, says a press release.PRAB is an organisation consisting of officers working in the public relations, branding and communication departments of all the scheduled...

DBI-DIU course on 'Business Data Analysis' begins

2022-06-14 00:00:00

The inaugural ceremony of the first batch of an online certificate course on 'Business Data Analysis & Financial Forecasting', jointly organised by DCCI Business Institute (DBI) and Daffodil International University (DIU), was held virtually recently, says a press release.Speaking as...

Budget to encourage new investment in shipping business: SCB

2022-06-14 00:00:00

Md. Rezaul Karim, chairman of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) said in the proposed budget for the fiscal 2022-2023, tax exemption has been extended till 2030 to encourage the movement of Bangladeshi flag ships. This will encourage new investment in...