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Newly-appointed VC joins BUP

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil, PhD joined Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) recently as newly-appointed vice chancellor, says a statement. He was commissioned in the Corps of Infantry of Bangladesh Army on December 21, 1990. Major...

Those responsible for New Market violence to face action: Minister

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Those responsible for violent clashes in the New Market area will face action, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday, reports UNB. "Members of law enforcement agencies are working showing their utmost patience during the clashes between the traders...

Sawmill workers demand dues, festival allowance by 25th Ramadan

FE REPORT | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

Sawmill workers on Tuesday demanded payment of all their dues and the festival allowance by 25th Ramadan.Bangladesh Sawmill Workers Federation's central committee president Md Khalilur Rahman and general secretary Rajat Biswas jointly placed the demand reading out a statement.They observed...

Most varsity students in grip of depression: Study

2022-04-20 00:00:00

SYLHET, Apr 19 (UNB): When it comes to life in a post-Covid era, what university students in Bangladesh worry about most is their future job prospects. This is what is taking a toll on their mental health. This inference can...

HC sets today for hearing after nearly 15 years

FE REPORT | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

After almost 15 years of issuing two rules questioning the legality of a corruption case filed against BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman, his wife, and her mother, the High Court on Tuesday sets today (Wednesday) for hearing on it. In...

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at an Iftar party

2022-04-20 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at an Iftar party hosted by a faction of Gonoforum led by Mostafa Mohsin Montu at a hotel in the ciity’s Banglamotor on Tuesday — Collected

GM Quader condemns attacks on journos

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has strongly denounced the attacks on journalists during clashes between shop employees and Dhaka College students in New Market area, and sought legal action against the perpetrators, reports UNB."Attacks on media people are tantamount to...

BNP's negative politics makes its political future uncertain: Quader

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Tuesday as the BNP practises ill-politics, the party's political future is now questionable, reports UNB."The political future of the BNP is in question today due to the practice of ill-politics," he...

Dr Hasan Mahmud speaking at an Iftar party

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud speaking at an Iftar party hosted by United Islami Party at the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Tuesday — PID

Critics of Zia anti-liberation elements, says Fakhrul

2022-04-20 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, Apr 19 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said those who deny Ziaur Rahman's contributions to the country's independence are the anti-liberation elements. "Those who deny Ziaur Rahman are against the independence of Bangladesh and...

Bidi workers demand tariff cut

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Workers have staged a demonstration to protect the bidi industry from the aggression of multinational companies and to reduce tariffs on bidi in the next budget, said a press release.Under the banner of Greater Rangpur District Bidi Sramik Union, over...

BGMEA seeks support to create brighter future for RMG

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has sought support and cooperation of all stakeholders to make use of the opportunities that have been created for the RMG industry, reports UNB.Both challenges and opportunities lie ahead of...

Greece eyes bullish tourism season despite Ukraine war

2022-04-20 00:00:00

ATHENS, April 19 (AFP): Greece's pandemic-battered tourism industry is hoping the war in Ukraine won't derail recovery, with hundreds of thousands cancelling trips as the country lifts Covid restrictions in a bid to revive the key sector.The war in Ukraine...

ECNEC clears 11 development projects

2022-04-20 00:00:00

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a total of 11 development projects involving an overall estimated cost of Tk 45.42 billion, reports UNB.The approval came from a ECNEC meeting presided over by ECNEC chair...

Bangladesh agog to sign FTA with ASEAN

SYFUL ISLAM | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh now works vigorously to sign free-trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN before LDC graduation to make up for loss of preferential trading facility following exit from the poor-country club.Dhaka's attention is drawn to the Southeast Asian bloc of newly industrialised...

Tesla earnings under pressure from Shanghai factory halt

2022-04-20 00:00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 19 (Reuters): Tesla investors on Wednesday will be keeping an eye on whether the electric car company maintains its ambitious 2022 delivery target as the biggest factory, Shanghai, grapples with a Covid-19 shutdown and new plants slowly...

Ant Group to take up majority stake in 2C2P

2022-04-20 00:00:00

BEIJING, Apr 19 (Reuters): Ant Group, the fintech unit of China's Alibaba Group, is set to become the majority investor in Singapore-based payments platform 2C2P as part of a partnership, the companies on Monday.The deal will lead to the integration...

IMF to provide quick financial aid to S Lanka

2022-04-20 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 19 (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will consider providing quick financial assistance to debt-burdened Sri Lanka following representations by India, Sri Lanka's finance ministry said on Tuesday.A delegation headed by Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Ali Sabry kicked...

News Briefs (2022-04-20)

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Ramadan campaign of 'Tap'Mobile Financial Service Trust Axiata Pay; popularly known as 'tap' has launched Ramadan campaign called 'Iftar Offer'. This campaign comes with the offer that allows a 'tap' user to enjoy Tk 300 promo code of Foodpanda upon...

9th Shariah Supervisory Board meeting of IDLC Asset Management Shariah Fund

2022-04-20 00:00:00

The 9th Shariah Supervisory Board meeting of IDLC Asset Management Shariah Fund, managed by IDLC Asset Management Limited, was held recently. Presided over by Maulana Sayed Kamaluddin Abdullah Zafree, the meeting reviewed Shariah-related activities for the third quarter (January '22...

Asia markets cautious over China growth news

2022-04-20 00:00:00

HONG KONG, April 19, 2022 (AFP) - Asian stocks were digesting growth concerns in China and rising interest rates in the United States on Tuesday with Hong Kong dropping sharply while Japan edged higher on the back of a plummeting...

Islami Bank Bangladesh organised a discussion on 'Mahe Ramadan for Universal Welfare'

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Local Office Corporate Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a discussion on 'Mahe Ramadan for Universal Welfare' & iftar mahfil recently at a hotel in Dhaka. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank, addressed the programme...

Jamuna Bank inaugurated TIA-942 Standard Tier-3 data center

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank Limited recently inaugurated the TIA-942 Standard Tier-3 data center to provide better services to its customers. The data center was inaugurated by the bank's Chairman Gazi Golam Ashria at Jamuna Bank's corporate office in Gulshan. Chairman of Jamuna...

Annual Staff Conference of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh held

2022-04-20 00:00:00

The Annual Staff Conference of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh was held recently at the Sheraton Hotel. Group Managing Director Mr. S Renganathan, CEO of Bangladesh operations Mr. Najith Meewanage as well as other senior management and all other...

Commerce ministry seeks legal support

FE REPORT | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

The Ministry of Commerce has sought necessary legal support from the law ministry and police for resumption of business activities of e-commerce platform Qcoom, in line with the online shopping site's request.The ministry has also requested the authorities concerned to...

Star Adhesives makes debut on SME Platform today

FE REPORT | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

Trading of the shares of Star Adhesives --- a concern of Star Partex Group --- will commence today (Wednesday) on the SME Platform of Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange.Star Adhesives is the 12th listed company in the SME...

Mr. Md Shaheen Howlader new DMD of NRB Bank

2022-04-20 00:00:00

NRB Bank Limited has appointed Mr. Md Shaheen Howlader as its new Deputy Managing Director. Prior to this appointment, he was the Senior Executive Vice President of the Modhumoti Bank. Having 26 years of diversified experience in retail, corporate and...

BSEC chief seeks investment from Japan

FE Report | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

The chairman of the securities regulator has urged Japanese investors to come forward with portfolio investments along with enhancing foreign direct investments (FDI) in Bangladesh to avail benefits ensured through regulatory measures.The chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission...

Regulator's latest step helps stocks rebound

FE REPORT | 2022-04-20 00:00:00

The market rebounded on Tuesday, snapping a two-day massive fall, as the bargain hunters put fresh bets on lucrative stocks taking the advantage of recent price erosion.Market analysts said the stocks rebounded with renewed investors' optimism as aggressive sell-off was...

Corn steadies after reaching decade high

2022-04-20 00:00:00

Chicago corn futures edged lower on Tuesday, consolidating below a decade high reached earlier, as traders assessed risks to global supply from the war in Ukraine and a slow start to planting in the US, reports Reuters. Wheat also turned...