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Aaron Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine IPL teams

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of...

Mohammedan's Mushfiq set to play for Sk Jamal

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Mushfiqur Rahim, the former Bangladesh captain, will play the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, who ended the initial league phase as the top team, reports UNB. Mushfiqur was initially roped...

DPL Super League from tomorrow

2022-04-17 00:00:00

The Super League stage of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League is set to begin tomorrow (Monday), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Saturday, reports UNB. A total of six clubs- Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Legends of Rupganj, Abahani...

Denim expo kicks off on May 10

FE REPORT | 2022-04-17 00:00:00

Bangladesh Denim Expo is going to be held in the city in May, after two years of suspension due to Covid-19 pandemic, aiming to help buyers and suppliers to explore new opportunity.The 12th edition of the two-day exhibition will take...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organised a welcome reception in honour of newly appointed US

2022-04-17 00:00:00

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organised a welcome reception in honour of newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas and an Iftar at a city hotel recently, with AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed in the...

Growers, traders bet big on mango trade this season

Yasir Wardad | 2022-04-17 00:00:00

Both gardeners and businesses are betting on a good mango trade this season after two years of pandemic-induced losses.Though the flowering is less this season in few regions, existing little fruits have been generating hopes to the farmers and traders...

Plan by SriLankan Airlines to lease 21 aircraft draws flak

2022-04-17 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 16 (Reuters): A plan by Sri Lanka's state-owned national airline to lease nearly two dozen aircraft has sparked public criticism and opposition condemnation as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in decades.Sri Lanka is struggling with...

Turbine fuel price hits record high in India

2022-04-17 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 16 (XINHUA): The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel in India was hiked by a marginal 0.2 per cent to an all-time high on Saturday. According to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers,...

Asian LNG prices stable on weak demand

2022-04-17 00:00:00

LONDON, Apr 16 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were stable last week due to continued muted demand from Asia amid a lockdown in China, allowing European gas prices to maintain a premium to keep LNG cargoes flowing...

News in Brief -(2022-04-17)

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Worker electrocuted in SylhetSYLHET, Apr 16: A worker was electrocuted in front of Gotatikar Sundarban Community Center area under Dakshin Surma Upazila of the district Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Shiblu Ahmed, 25, resident of Sunamganj. Officer-in-Charge (OC)...

Chitra deer take shelter from the sun heat under the trees at Mirpur National Zoo

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Chitra deer take shelter from the sun heat under the trees at Mirpur National Zoo in the city on Saturday — bdnews24.com

Nor'wester lashes Sunamganj

2022-04-17 00:00:00

SUNAMGANJ, Apr 16 (UNB): A nor'wester wrought havoc in Sunamganj district on Friday night, damaging several houses and agricultural fields.Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the nor'wester that lashed the district around 10pm.The impact of the storm was severely felt...

Bumper Boro yield delights Khulna farmers

2022-04-17 00:00:00

KHULNA, Apr 16 (BSS): Enthusiastic farmers are expecting a bumper Boro paddy production after exceeding the fixed farming target in Khulna agriculture region during the current season.Farmers and officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said, "The tender Boro...

Shoppers crowd shopping mall to choose their shoes ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival.

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Shoppers crowd shopping mall to choose their shoes ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival. The photo was taken from Station Road in Gaibandha town on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Traditional 'Jabbar er Boli Khela' in Ctg from April 24

2022-04-17 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB): Chattogram City Corporation has decided to hold the 111th edition of popular wrestling competition 'Jabbar er Boli Khela' from April 24 to 26 this year on the Kotwali to Andarkilla road in the port city. CCC...

Lightning strikes kill two in Cox's Bazar

2022-04-17 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, April 16 (UNB): Two people were killed and one other injured by lightning strikes in Kutubdia upazila of Cox's Bazar on Friday.The victims were identified as Sihab Uddin,60, son of Abdul Zabbar of Tabelarchar village, and Sahab Uddin,50,...

Thrust on efforts to protect boys from repression, exploitation

2022-04-17 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Apr 16 (BSS): Concerted efforts of all the government and non-government organisations concerned can be the best way of protecting the boys from sexual abuse, assault and exploitation for the sake of their proper physical and mental development.The society...

Ctg road accidents kill two ---

2022-04-17 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB): Two motorcyclists were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram on Saturday.In Sitakundu upazila, Mohammad Titu, 25, was hit by a lorry in front of Kashem Jute Mills in Sonaichhari union of the upazila around 10...

Photo shows passengers face difficulties while getting off a launch as there is no jetty at launch ghat in Brahmanbaria.

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Photo shows passengers face difficulties while getting off a launch as there is no jetty at launch ghat in Brahmanbaria. The photo was taken on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Unmanned level crossings pose risk of accident in Bogura

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2022-04-17 00:00:00

BOGURA, Apr 16: A number of unmanned and unauthorised level crossings in the district pose risk of serious accidents. There are a total of four level crossings in Bogura Sadar upazila while three in Gabtoli, two each in Nashratpur, Talora...

A new branch of Bangladesh Finance Securities Ltd was opened at Firoz Centre in Chawhatta, Sylhet. Bangladesh Finance Managing Director and CEO Md. Kyser Hamid inaugurated

2022-04-17 00:00:00

A new branch of Bangladesh Finance Securities Ltd was opened at Firoz Centre in Chawhatta, Sylhet. Bangladesh Finance Managing Director and CEO Md. Kyser Hamid inaugurated the facility as the chief guest recently. Bangladesh Finance Securities Ltd Managing Director and...

News Briefs (2022-04-17)

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Board meetingsDhaka Insurance Ltd: A board meeting of the company will be held on April 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the company for the year ended December 31, 2021.Sena Kalyan Insurance Company...

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka halts share trading

2022-04-17 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 16 (AFP): Sri Lanka on Saturday announced a five-day share trading halt after the crisis-hit country hiked interest rates and declared a default on its external debt during the traditional New Year holiday, as trade unions and top...

Social Islami Bank Limited arranged an iftar mahfil for the sub-staffs of the bank at its head office recently. Zafar Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank,

2022-04-17 00:00:00

Social Islami Bank Limited arranged an iftar mahfil for the sub-staffs of the bank at its head office recently. Zafar Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank, was present as the chief guest on the occasion. Abu Reza Md....

The Board of Directors of NRB Commercial (NRBC) Bank Limited has recommended 15 per cent dividend with 7.50 per cent cash

2022-04-17 00:00:00

The Board of Directors of NRB Commercial (NRBC) Bank Limited has recommended 15 per cent dividend with 7.50 per cent cash dividend and 7.50 per cent stock dividend for the shareholders for the year 2021 subject to approval of the...

Real Estate Investment Trust rules needed

2022-04-17 00:00:00

FE ReportThe securities regulator will frame rules for Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) through discussions to be held with relevant stakeholders taking into account the growing importance of real estate sector.The chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Prof....

Licences of five merchant banks to be cancelled soon: BSEC

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2022-04-17 00:00:00

Majority number of merchant banks failed to bring IPOs (initial public offering) in last one decade.During the period, a total of 115 companies went public raising capital through IPOs and 32 IPOs of those were solely managed by only three...

Protests erupt in Michigan

2022-04-17 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Apr 16 (Xinhua): The killing of a black man by a white police officer sparks a series of protests during the past three days in Grand Rapids, Michigan, local media reported.The protests first erupted Wednesday after the Grand...

More rain lashes S Africa's flood ravaged east

2022-04-17 00:00:00

DURBAN, Apr 16 (AFP): South Africa's flood-ravaged east was hit by more rain Saturday after the deadliest storm to hit the country in living memory killed nearly 400 people and left tens of thousands homeless.Floodwaters engulfed parts of the eastern...

30,000 Ukrainians return home every day

2022-04-17 00:00:00

KYIV, Apr 16 (AP/AFP): More than 870,000 people, who fled abroad since the Russian invasion on February 24, have now returned to Ukraine amid concerns about worsening food security inside the country, according to the United Nations (UN).Citing the State...