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Dr SM Mahfuzur Rahman unveils the cover of a souvenir book titled 'Mohabijoyer Mohanayok'

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Chairman of Janata Bank Dr SM Mahfuzur Rahman unveils the cover of a souvenir book titled 'Mohabijoyer Mohanayok' (Great hero of great victory), published by the Janata Bank Gonotantrik Karmochari Union CBA on the occasion of golden jubilee of independence...

Walmart to expand its deliveries by drone

2022-05-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, May 24 (AFP): US retail giant Walmart said Tuesday it is dramatically ramping up its drone deliveries, expanding the airborne service to six states by year-end with the potential to deliver one million packages annually.The delivery network will...

Samsung to invest $356 billion in strategic sectors

2022-05-25 00:00:00

SEOUL, May 24 (AFP): Samsung Group on Tuesday unveiled a massive $356 billion investment blueprint for the next five years aimed at making it a frontrunner in a wide range of sectors from semiconductors to biologics.The new figure is an...

Modhumoti Bank received a 'Letter of Appreciation' from Bangladesh Bank

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank Limited received a 'Letter of Appreciation' from Bangladesh Bank for achieving 100 per cent loan disbursement target under the Agricultural Refinancing Scheme of the Bangladesh Bank. Fazle Kabir, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, handed over the letter to Md...

Dhaka seeks increased Swiss investment

2022-05-25 00:00:00

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has called for more Swiss investment in Bangladesh, reports UNB.He made the call during a bilateral meeting with Livia Leu, state secretary of Switzerland held on the sidelines of the World Economic...

Kitchen, bath expo in city from June 2

2022-05-25 00:00:00

A three-day expo on kitchen and bath equipment and accessories titled "Kitchen and Bath Expo Bangladesh 2022" will begin on June 2 at the International Convention Center Basandhara (ICB), reports UNB.Some 60 brands from nine countries including the United Kingdom,...

DCCI team leaves for Kolkata today

FE REPORT | 2022-05-25 00:00:00

A high-level delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is set to leave for Kolkata today (Wednesday) to further explore bilateral trade opportunities.The 49-member DCCI team led by its President Rizwan Rahman will embark on a four-day visit...

Land acquisition hurdles slow down implementation of SEZs

2022-05-25 00:00:00

The progress of setting up Special Economic Zones (SEZ) has slowed down due to complexities in land acquisition and development activities, resulting from the impact of Covid-19, reports UNB.The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) was established by law in 2010,...

Mild heat wave sweeping over several dists

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions until 6:00pm today (Wednesday), according...

Court slaps travel ban on five NSU trustees

2022-05-25 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on six people, including five members of North South University (NSU) Trustee Board, in connection with a case lodged over alleged embezzlement of about Tk 3.04 billion, reports BSS.The six accused are...

No Monkeypox cases detected in country: BSMMU VC

2022-05-25 00:00:00

No Monkeypox cases have been detected in Bangladesh so far, said Prof Dr Md Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), reports UNB."We have taken all necessary preparations to provide treatment for Monkeypox virus although we...

Hasina greets new French prime minister

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Élisabeth Borne on her appointment as France's prime minister, the first female in 30 years to hold the position, reports UNB.In a felicitation letter, Hasina expressed confidence in her new French counterpart, said a...

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan distributing certificates -

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan distributing certificates and trophies among the elected members of Airmen and Junior Commissioned Officers and its MODC wing at the BAF Shaheen Hall in the city on Tuesday — ISPR

Form an authority to preserve Hatirjheel project: HC

FE REPORT | 2022-05-25 00:00:00

The High Court has suggested forming an authority titled 'Hatirjheel Lake Preserve, Development and Management Authority' under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister Office (PMO) in order to preserve, develop and operate the Hatirjheel-Begunbari project. It also suggested to...

National Poet Nazrul's 123rd birth anniv today

2022-05-25 00:00:00

The 123rd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed across the country today (Wednesday) in a befitting manner, reports BSS.An elaborate programme has been chalked out at the national level to mark the day. Different organisations...

BD wants UN action for Rohingya repatriation

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the United Nations (UN) to take practical actions to ensure early repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar, reports UNB.He also underscored the importance of starting the work of UN bodies in...

AL will come to power again: Quader

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Calling on the party leaders and activists to get united, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the ruling party would come to power again after winning the next national elections, reports BSS."The ruling Awami League will take...

BNP's countrywide demo protesting PM's remark on Khaleda tomorrow

2022-05-25 00:00:00

BNP will stage demonstration across the country on Thursday in protest against what the party said issuing a death threat to its chairperson by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with her comment about pushing Khaleda Zia into the river from the...

HC grants Khaleda permanent bail in bus bombing case

2022-05-25 00:00:00

The High Court has settled a rule, granting bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case over a bomb attack on a bus in Cumilla's Chauddagram filed under the Special Powers Act seven years ago, reports bdnews24.com.The decision, therefore,...

Haji Salim appeals against HC verdict in graft case

FE REPORT | 2022-05-25 00:00:00

Haji Mohammad Salim, a ruling party lawmaker from Dhaka-7 constituency, filed appeal petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court verdict that upheld his conviction and 10 years' jail sentence in a corruption case. Lawyer...

BNP initiates talks with opposition parties

2022-05-25 00:00:00

BNP's talks with opposition political parties began on Tuesday aiming to work out its plan for launching a united movement to 'restore' democracy and people's voting rights, reports UNB.On the first day, a BNP delegation led by party's Secretary General...

35 hurt in BCL-JCD clash

2022-05-25 00:00:00

At least 35 people were injured in clashes between the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) in city's Central Shaheed Minar area on Tuesday, reports UNB."So far, some 35 people have received first aid from...

Vettori made assistant to Australia cricket coach

2022-05-25 00:00:00

SYDNEY, May 24 (AFP): Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.All-rounder Vettori played 113 Tests and 295 one-day internationals for...

Qatar World Cup audience projected at 5b: FIFA chief

2022-05-25 00:00:00

DAVOS, Switzerland, May 24 (Reuters): The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.The TV audiences for the 2018 World Cup in Russia...

City celebrate EPL title with Manchester parade

2022-05-25 00:00:00

MANCHESTER, England, May 24 (AP): Puffing on a cigar, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrated his team's fourth English Premier League title in five seasons after a parade through the streets on Monday.Three open-top buses carrying City players and staff...

Medvedev eases through as Rune strikes teen blow

2022-05-25 00:00:00

PARIS, May 24 (AFP): World number two Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open second round on Tuesday as Denmark's Holger Rune reminded Roland Garros that Carlos Alcaraz is not the only teenager dreaming of the title.Medvedev, who came into...

Tigers’ highest score despite six batters' duck

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh created more records in their second Test against Sri Lanka. The Tigers posted 365 in the first innings, which was the highest total in an innings in which six batters got duck, report agencies.The record belonged to India which...

Sri Lanka give Tigers a fitting reply

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando each hit a fifty as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Tuesday, reports AFP.Both men took the crease after Kasun...

Bangladesh beat Oman

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh made a winning return to the eight-nation Hero Asia Cup Hockey-2022, beating Oman by 2-1 goals in their second Pool B match at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta on Tuesday, reports UNB.With the day's feat, Bangladesh not only...

Environmental protesters force suspension of Shell AGM

2022-05-25 00:00:00

LONDON, May 24 (AFP): Oil giant Shell was on Tuesday forced to temporarily suspend its annual general meeting because of disruption from climate change activists.Proceedings at the venue in central London were halted about half an hour after they started...