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BD, India wary of war shock on economy

MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN FROM GUWAHATI | 2022-05-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh and India have discussed strategies to absorb the shock of the ongoing Ukraine war, especially on the food supply chain and energy. Both the parties have had an extensive discussion during a meeting between Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK...

FBCCI for fresh review of prices

FE Report | 2022-05-29 00:00:00

The trade body on Saturday urged the government to sit with the edible oil refiners immediately to review its price further commensurate with the global rate and bring stability in the domestic market.The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and...

Workers are seen loading a truck with old and waste tyres which are recycled into bitumen

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Workers are seen loading a truck with old and waste tyres which are recycled into bitumen. The picture was taken from Mohammadpur in the city on Saturday — FE photo

BD man shot dead by Indian Khasias

2022-05-29 00:00:00

SYLHET, May 28 (UNB): Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed the body of a Bangladeshi man, who was shot dead by Indian Khasias five days ago, to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Kabir Hossain,...

Chattogram canals add to waterlogging worries

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Chattogram reeling under waterlogging during summer rains has served as a dire warning for what lies in store for the city in monsoon. Soil fillings used at 36 points of 18 canals for the construction of retaining walls have now...

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

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the met Office.It also may occur at...

Terrorism biggest threat to democracy and peace in current globe: Anisul

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq termed terrorism one of the biggest threats to democracy, peace and human security in the current world, reports BSS."Since terrorism is a global threat, every country in the globe should play an...

AGM of CARES held at DU

2022-05-29 00:00:00

DU Correspondent The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Committee of Action for Research, Extension and Services (CARES) was held on Saturday at the Center for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) seminar room of Dhaka University (DU). DU Vice-Chancellor (VC)...

People can now afford meat three times a day: Minister

2022-05-29 00:00:00

FE REPORT People can now afford meat three times a day thanks to relentless efforts of the scientists who have helped achieve extraordinary development in the livestock sector, said fisheries and livestock minister SM Rezaul Karim on Saturday. He made...

15 more dengue cases reported in 24 hrs

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh reported 15 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning, reports UNB.Fifteen people were hospitalised with dengue in Dhaka city during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Forty-three dengue patients, including 42...

Int’l Day of UN Peacekeepers today

2022-05-29 00:00:00

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed today (Sunday) in Bangladesh and elsewhere in the world, reports UNB.Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) will arrange a number of programmes on the day.A programme commemorating the peacekeepers will be held...

Gaffar Chy laid to rest

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Eminent lyricist, journalist and political analyst Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury was laid to rest at Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Mirpur Saturday afternoon, reports UNB.The prominent Bangladeshi-British writer and columnist was buried at 5:30 pm.Gaffar Chowdhury's body arrived in the city by...

No headway in eight yrs after PM's directive

2022-05-29 00:00:00

MUNIMA SULTANAThe plan to divide the Bangladesh Railway (BR) into four zones for efficient operation of goods and passenger trains of more than 3,000 kilometre capacity has been shelved ignoring a directive of the Prime Minister for more than eight...

ONE Bank Limited signed an agreement with Blucheez Outfitters recently. Dr Md Kamruzzaman, founder of

2022-05-29 00:00:00

ONE Bank Limited signed an agreement with Blucheez Outfitters recently. Dr Md Kamruzzaman, founder of Blucheez Outfitters, and Md Kamruzzaman, Head of Retail Banking of ONE Bank, signed the agreement whereby the bank employees, all the Debit, Credit and Prepaid...

Dhaka Bank Limited held the Business Review Meeting-2022 for Chattogram region branches at a hotel in the

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Dhaka Bank Limited held the Business Review Meeting-2022 for Chattogram region branches at a hotel in the port city recently. Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Jashim Uddin was present as the chief guest while Managing Director...

26 firms get productivity awards today

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Twenty-six firms will get the "National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2020" today for continuously improving their productivity and quality, reports UNB.Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun will hand over the awards to the winners as the chief guest at...

Hong Kong seeks to revive global banking status with summit

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Hong Kong's central bank plans to hold a major conference in November it hopes will draw global banking bosses, sources said, as the financial hub seeks to welcome back international business following two gruelling years of closed borders, reports Reuters.For...

Connectivity ‘key to boosting trade with India’

FE Report | 2022-05-29 00:00:00

Policy assistance, easing trade barriers, better efficiency of land ports and frequent interaction among businesses can boost trade and commerce between Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.Business leaders of the two countries made the observation during their meetings...

DU Senate body places wreath at Bangabandhu's portrait

DU Correspondent | 2022-05-29 00:00:00

The newly-elected Senate members of Dhaka University (DU) placed floral wreath at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi Bangabandhu Museum on Saturday.Pro Vice-Chancellor (administration), also Convener of pro-Awami League teachers' Blue Panel, Prof...

People, AL will resist BNP's anarchy: Hasan

2022-05-29 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, May 28 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said Awami League, along with the countrymen, would resist BNP's ill efforts of creating anarchy."The Awami League leaders and activists have been asked to remain alert. BNP...

Attacks on JCD carried out at govt’s orders, alleges Mosharraf

2022-05-29 00:00:00

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday alleged that the attacks on the leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were carried out by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Dhaka University areas at the behest of the topmost...

AL has made Bangladesh a ‘mafia’ state: Fakhrul

2022-05-29 00:00:00

JHENAIDAH, May 28 (UNB): Accusing the government of establishing a reign of plundering in Bangladesh, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday warned that the time is coming when the ruling party leaders will leave Bangladesh bowing their...

Indian asst HC holds talks with Ctg BNP leader

Our Correspondent | 2022-05-29 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, May 28: Assistant High Commissioner of India Rajeb Ranjan held a courtesy meeting with the former Mayor of Chattogram and BNP leader Alhaj Manjur Alam Manju at his residence at Kattoli last (Friday) evening. The Assistant High Commissioner of...

BNP making ill attempts to create chaos: Quader

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP is making ill attempts to create a chaotic situation in the country in the name of mass movement, reports BSS."BNP is daydreaming about mass movement. But Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister...

IPL final today

2022-05-29 00:00:00

AHMEDABAD, India, May 28 (Agencies): Indian Premier League debutants Gujarat Titans will take on a Shane Warne-inspired Rajasthan Royals in Sunday's final, both teams eyeing a fairy tale victory after each enjoyed a dominant season run.Fourteen years ago, Warne led...

BRAC Bank celebrates 5th anniv of TARA

2022-05-29 00:00:00

BRAC Bank Limited celebrated the fifth anniversary of the country's first 360-degree dedicated banking proposition for women -- 'TARA', says a press release.TARA has changed the women's banking landscape in Bangladesh thanks to its customer-centric proposition that added value to...

Officials and staff of the Union Insurance Co. Ltd. accorded a reception to its Founder Chairman Mozaffar

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Officials and staff of the Union Insurance Co. Ltd. accorded a reception to its Founder Chairman Mozaffar Hossain Paltu for achieving the 'National Sports Award (Cricket) 2013' under the youth and sports ministry. Vice Chairman Mohammad Hasmot Ali, EC Chairman...

Turkey shows off drones at air show

2022-05-29 00:00:00

BAKU, May 28 (AFP): Looping in the air at lightning speed, Turkish drones like those used against Russian forces in Ukraine draw cheers from the crowd at an air show in Azerbaijan.Turkey is showcasing its defence technology at the aerospace...

China's LNG imports set for big decline as demand wanes

2022-05-29 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, May 28 (Reuters): China's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are on track to post their first major decline this year, as high prices and weak manufacturing due to COVID-19 lockdowns crimp demand for the super-chilled fuel.China became the...

News in Brief -(2022-05-29)

2022-05-29 00:00:00

Woman hacked to death in JoypurhatJOYPURHAT, May 28 (UNB): A 44-year-old woman has been hacked to death in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat district. The deceased was identified as Shipan Akhter, wife of Tojam Sarker of Duhil-Napara village of the upazila....