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BERC sets new gas tariff today

FE REPORT | 2022-06-05 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announces today (Sunday) the fresh gas tariff at consumer level, officials say.The commission's order on the new natural gas rates at consumer level will be announced through a virtual press briefing at 3:00 pm,...

Rain likely today----------------------------

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind may occur at different parts of the country in the next 24-hour till 9:00 am on Sunday, according to the Met Office.It may also occur at most places over...

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed promoted Captain Kaniz Fatema to the rank of Major at a ceremony

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed promoted Captain Kaniz Fatema to the rank of Major at a ceremony held at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment on Saturday — ISPR

FF Rashid's death anniv observed

2022-06-05 00:00:00

The 32th death anniversary of Freedom Fighter Abdul Rashid was observed on Saturday. He was the Founder Editor and Publisher of the Daily Parbotto Barta, a daily newspaper of Chattogram hill tracts, Rangamati, said a press release. He was also...

All 64 districts to celebrate Padma Bridge inauguration

2022-06-05 00:00:00

The inauguration of the Padma Bridge will be celebrated in 64 districts of the country simultaneously on June 25, reports UNB.There will be common programmes, including a laser show in Dhaka's Hatirjheel, all around to mark the memorable occasion.Special programmes...

DU 'Kha' unit admission test held

2022-06-05 00:00:00

DU CORRESPONDENTThe admission test of 'Kha' unit under the Faculty of Arts for 2021-22 academic session of Dhaka University (DU) was held in eight divisional cities on Saturday.The test was held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on 120 marks,...

Garment workers stage a demonstration by blocking a road in the city's Mirpur area

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Garment workers stage a demonstration by blocking a road in the city's Mirpur area on Saturday protesting the price hike of essential commodities — Focus Bangla

DNCC to modernise command centre to ensure civic services

2022-06-05 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will modernise its command centre aimed at ensuring civic services for the city dwellers, Mayor Atiqul Islam said on Saturday."The centre will help the DNCC identify different problem areas in the city, including...

First Hajj flight leaves today with 415 pilgrims

2022-06-05 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe maiden Hajj flight of this year will start from today (Sunday).The national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines will carry 415 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims by BG-3001 flight at 9:00am.Marking the occasion, Biman will arrange a programme at the Hazrat Shahjalal...

Climate-induced displacement could lead to global security risk: Momen

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said the international community is not doing enough for millions of 'climate migrants' who often get subjected to various forms of security risks and exploitations, reports UNB."Climate-induced displacement could lead to a global security...

Adverse impacts of climate change

FE REPORT | 2022-06-05 00:00:00

Experts at a workshop have said Bangladesh, one of the worst-hit countries in the world, faces a tough time ahead owing to the adverse impact of the climate change.Against such a backdrop, they said, the country needs more funding to...

Extortion suspect freed on bail attacks accuser with hammer in Noakhali

2022-06-05 00:00:00

A suspect accused of extortion has publicly assaulted his accuser with a hammer in Noakhali after being released from prison on bail, reports bdnews24.com. Abdur Rab, Noakhali Sadar Upazila primary assistant education officer, was attacked in the Rashid Colony area...

BNP is an anti-people political party: Matia

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Awami League (AL) presidium member Begum Matia Chowdhury on Saturday said BNP only believes in the politics of killing and it is an anti-peasant, anti-labor and anti-people political party, reports BSS."BNP believes in the politics of killing . ....

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at the discussion organised by Hindu Buddha Christian

2022-06-05 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at the discussion organised by Hindu Buddha Christian Oikya Front at Dhakeshwari Mandir in the city on Saturday, marking the 41st death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman — Focus Bangla

Next election sans BNP won't be acceptable, says ex-CEC Nurul Huda

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said the next general election will not be acceptable without the participation of BNP, one of the major parties in the country, reports UNB. Speaking at a shadow parliament debate...

PM has done a lot for Islam, Islamic scholars: Hasan

2022-06-05 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, June 04 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said no previous governments had done what Awami League (AL) government led by Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has done for Islam and Islamic scholars (alem-ulama)."There was...

BNP getting rousing response to forge greater unity: Mosharraf

2022-06-05 00:00:00

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said their party is getting a very positive and rousing response from political parties and people to their initiative for forging a greater unity to restore democracy in the country, reports UNB....

BNP can't accept Padma Bridge

2022-06-05 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, June 04 (UNB): Law Minister Anisul Huq said BNP cannot accept the Padma Bridge as Sheikh Hasina has built the much-hyped bridge with the money of the people. "Dr Muhammad Yunus and Dr Kamal Hossain along with their accomplices...

Leaders at the protest rally organised by Awami Sechchhasebak League in front

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Leaders at the protest rally organised by Awami Sechchhasebak League in front of the Awami League central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the city on Saturday — Focus Bangla

All political parties to be invited to Padma Bridge inauguration: Quader

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said all political parties, including BNP, which opposed the construction of Padma Bridge, will be invited to the inaugural ceremony of the bridge, reports BSS."During the inaugural ceremony of Padma Bridge,...

BGMEA team visits Miles HQs in Germany

2022-06-05 00:00:00

A delegation of Bangla-desh Garment Manufac-turers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), headed by President Faruque Hassan, visited the headquarters of Miles GmbH, a leading German fashion company in Hamburg on Friday, reports BSS.This was the first-ever visit by a delegation from...

Bengal Plastics Factory Day celebrated

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Bengal Group of Indus-tries observed the 'Bengal Plastics Factory Day' with a daylong programme on the factory premises at Domna in Gazipur on Friday, says a press release. Different programmes like solo songs, group songs and comedy play were held...

Cut import duty on paper not produced in BD

FE REPORT | 2022-06-05 00:00:00

Paper importers and the printing and packaging sector leaders on Saturday called for reducing import duty on paper which are not produced in Bangladesh. They said only 11 types of paper are produced locally while some others are imported at...

TDS impedes SMEs' growth

Doulot Akter Mala | 2022-06-05 00:00:00

The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that mainly supply accessories and supporting goods to the large manufacturers are struggling to survive allegedly due to high advance taxes like the TDS (Tax Deducted at Source).This type of tax has made them...

Malaysian palm oil exports hit five-month high

2022-06-05 00:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil inventories at the end of May are set to fall for a sixth month out of seven, squeezed by declining production and as exports surged to the highest since December, a Reuters...

India says no plans for now to curb food exports

2022-06-05 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, June 04 (Reuters): India has no plans to curb food exports for now, Piyush Goyal, the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution said on Friday, weeks after New Delhi banned private wheat...

Asian LNG prices rise on demand growth

2022-06-05 00:00:00

LONDON, June 4 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were up last week on continued demand growth from Japan, Korea and India as large utilities sought to replenish stocks.The increased competition has accordingly narrowed the spread with European...

Women's Test matches should be played for five days: ICC chair

2022-06-05 00:00:00

International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Greg Barclay said on Friday women's Test matches should be played for five days. However, he also has raised doubts about the role in the format that is longer for women's cricket, reports Reuters.Test matches...

Banngladesh footballers hold 1st training session in Malaysia

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh National Football team, now in Malaysia to participate in the Group E matches of the AFC Asian Cup China -2023 Qualifiers, made their first practices Saturday afternoon ahead of the main event, reports UNB.Bangladesh was put in strong Group...

Shakib will be a great captain: Siddons

2022-06-05 00:00:00

Jamie Siddons, the batting coach of Bangladesh, believes Shakib Al Hasan would be a great captain for Bangladesh in Test cricket, reports UNB. When Shakib became the captain of Bangladesh for the first time in 2009 in West Indies after...