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Writ seeks closure of pry schools in Ramadan

FE REPORT | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

A writ petition was filed on Sunday with the High Court, challenging the government's decision to continue classes at all the primary schools till 20th Ramadan. Md Eunus Ali Akond, a Supreme Court lawyer, submitted the petition as a public...

Weather (2022-03-28)

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today...

Dentist stabbed to death in city

2022-03-28 00:00:00

A dentist has been stabbed to death by a group of unknown assailants in Dhaka's Mirpur, reports bdnews24.com.The incident took place near the Shewrapara Metro Rail Station around 5:30 am on Sunday, said ASM Mahtab Uddin, deputy commissioner of Dhaka...

BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman speaking at a programme

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, psc speaking at a programme arranged marking the Independence and National Day under the auspices of BUP Cultural Forum in the city on Saturday. BUP Pro-VC...

Work for national welfare, President asks scouts

2022-03-28 00:00:00

KISHOREGNAJ, Mar 27 (UNB): President Abdul Hamid on Sunday asked the scouts to work for good of the society in the spirit of the Liberation War."Do good deeds for you and encourage others to do good deeds," Hamid, also the...

18th BCS Forum

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The 18th BCS Forum organises a programme marking the Independence and National Day and installation of the Forum's new executive committee of the 2022-2023 term on Saturday. Suriya Parvin Shelly, president of the committee, and its secretary general Rafiqul Islam...

Street, wall paintings by 'Prajanmo'

FE REPORT | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

Prajanmo Abashik Elaka Kollyan Songho, an organisation of the youths at the Journalists' Housing, Mirpur-11, Dhaka, drew wall and street paintings in observance of the Independence Day on Saturday, under the auspices of Asian Paints. Senior residents of the Journalists...

School-based approach in BD yields good results, icddr,b study reveals

FE REPORT | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

A study of the icddr,b on a low-cost school-based mental health intervention in Bangladesh has found promising outcomes in improving depression status and life quality of mothers of children with autism. The findings of the study - 'Feasibility of Implementing...

China, Pakistan felicitate BD on Independence Day

2022-03-28 00:00:00

China and Pakistan have felicitated Bangladesh on the occasion of the country's 51 years of Independence, report agencies. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang have felicitated their respective Bangladesh counterparts on the occasion of the country's 51...

Verdict in Humayun Azad murder case on April 13

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The judgment in the murder case of ex-Dhaka University teacher and writer Prof Humayun Azad will be delivered on April 13, reports UNB.Dhaka's Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge fixed the date on Sunday.On February 27 in 2004, Prof Humayun Azad...

Shahjahanpur double murder suspect held

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Police said on Sunday they arrested the prime accused in the killing of an Awami League politician and a female college student in city's Shahjahanpur from Bogura district, reports UNB.Arrestee Masum Mohammad Akash (34) admitted to have shot and killed...

Shun politics of conspiracy

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader urged on Sunday BNP to return to the path of democracy by shunning the politics of conspiracy, reports BSS.He made the call while speaking at a discussion at the AL's Bangabandhu Avenue central...

PM opens Mujib Corner at SSF headquarters

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called for spreading the country's history among the new generation to inspire them to take the country ahead with the spirit of patriotism, reports UNB. She made the call while speaking at the...

(Left) A team of 14-party alliance

2022-03-28 00:00:00

(Left) A team of 14-party alliance led by Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar on Saturday, marking the 51st Independence Day and BNP Secretary...

Fakhrul barred from visiting Kalurghat Betar Station

2022-03-28 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 27 (UNB): Police on Sunday barred BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and some other senior leaders from visiting Kalurghat Betar Station, which has a connection with party founder Ziaur Rahman's memory.Fakhrul together with party leaders and...

DSE/CSE News in Brief (2022-03-28)

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividend Vanguard AML Rupali Bank Balanced Fund: The asset manager of the fund has disbursed cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the respective unit holders' bank accounts through BEFTN.Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd: The company...

1st, 2nd and 3rd AGM of CCBL held

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd annual general meetings of Central Counterparty Bangladesh Ltd (CCBL) was held recently. Mohd A Salam Sikder, chairman of CCBL, presided over.

METAL opened an exclusive showroom & regional office

2022-03-28 00:00:00

METAL opened an exclusive showroom & regional office at Panchagar Road, Telipara of Thakurgaon recently. Managing Director of METAL Engr. Sadid Jamil inaugurated the new office.

Alhaj Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury inaugurated Puichhari Sub-Branch of Union Bank

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Alhaj Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury, MP, Banshkhali Upazila, Chattogram, inaugurated the Puichhari Sub-Branch of Union Bank at Banshkhali in Chattogram as the chief guest. A. B. M. Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank, presided over the programme.

The National Flag hoisted in front of Bank Asia Tower

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The National Flag was hoisted in front of Bank Asia Tower, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka Saturday in observance of Independence Day. Mr. Md. Arfan Ali, President & Managing Director of Bank Asia, was present, among others.

ICB organised discussion meeting, milad and prayer mahfil

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) organised a discussion meeting, milad and prayer mahfil under the theme of "Historical leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and development of the country on Golden Jubilee" at its head office...

MS Siddiqui made adviser to BCC

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The government has appointed legal economist M S Siddiqui as honorary non-government adviser (NGA) to the Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC). BCC recently issued a notification on his appointment for a two-year term. He will perform the responsibility as per guideline...

IDCOL appoints new ED & CEO

2022-03-28 00:00:00

Mr. Alamgir Morshed joined Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) as the new Executive Director and CEO on Sunday. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Morshed was the MD & Head of Financial Institutions, Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh. As a seasoned banker,Mr....

Two cos' prices keep rising sans PSI

FE REPORT | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

Share prices of two companies -Gemini Sea Food and Oimex Electrode-- are rising without any price sensitive information (PSI).Within 12 trading days, the stock price of Gemini Sea Food jumped 36 per cent or Tk 130 each to close at...

GP to invest more in digital expansion

FE Report | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

Leading telecom operator Grameenphone wants to contribute more beyond connectivity operations in Bangladesh to become a partner in the latter’s journey towards digital transformation. GP topbrass said the telecom service provider will increase its investment to expand digital telco services...

Mir Akhter Hossain to form subsidiary co

FE Report | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

Mir Akhter Hossain will form a subsidiary company-Mir Steel Mills- to meet the company's own demand of raw materials along with enhancing its profit through a new business wing.The company's board of directors recently has taken the decision of forming...

Eastland Ins holds Q1 business confce

2022-03-28 00:00:00

The 1st Quarterly Business Conference-2022 of Eastland Insurance Company Limited was held on Sunday at DCCI Auditorium in the city. Mr Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman of the Company, inaugurated the Conference, said a statement. Members of the Board- Mr. Kamal Uddin...

Stocks see modest fall

FE REPORT | 2022-03-28 00:00:00

The stock market ended lower on Sunday as jittery investors remained shaky for making fresh investments in stocks amid lack of clear direction.The market witnessed see-saw movement several times before closing lower as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine...

Biden to propose minimum tax on billionaires

2022-03-28 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Mar 27 (Reuters): US President Joe Biden will propose a minimum tax on billionaires as part of the fiscal 2023 budget that is expected to be unveiled on Monday, a document released by the White House showed.Biden's "Billionaire Minimum...

China Jan-Feb industrial profit up

2022-03-28 00:00:00

BEIJING, Mar 27 (Reuters): Profits at China's industrial firms grew at a faster pace in January-February, official data showed on Sunday, although the outlook is clouded by domestic COVID-19 outbreaks and the Ukraine conflict.Profits rose 5.0 per cent in January-February...