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Malaysia's palm oil stocks fall to 10-month low as exports surge

2024-04-16 00:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR/MUMBAI, Apr 15 (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil stocks at the end of March dropped to their lowest in 10 months as a jump in exports offset a rebound in production, the industry regulator said on Monday.The reduction in stocks...

Two years left 'to save the world', UN climate chief warns

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LONDON/BRUSSELS, Apr 15 (Reuters): Governments, business leaders and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, the U.N.'s climate chief said last week, in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians'...

Tesla to lay off more than 10pc of staff globally as sales fall

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Tesla will lay off more than 10 per cent of its global workforce, an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday shows, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war for electric vehicles, reports Reuters.The world's largest...

Eid Reunion held at Social Islami Bank

2024-04-16 00:00:00

An Eid reunion programme was held at the head office of Social Islami Bank PLC on Monday. Zafar Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Deputy Managing Directors Mohammad Forkanullah, Abdul Hannan Khan...

Karmasangsthan Bank gets new Managing Director -

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Arun Kumar Chowdhury has been appointed as Managing Director of Karmasangsthan Bank as per notification dated April 09 of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance. Prior to his new assignment, he was serving as Deputy Managing Director of Bangladesh...

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday, reports Reuters.Global smartphone shipments increased...

Late Villa goals dent Arsenal's title challenge

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LONDON, Apr 15 (Reuters): Arsenal's Premier League title push was hit by late goals from Aston Villa's Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins as they suffered a surprise 2-0 home defeat on Sunday to hand the initiative to leaders and defending...

Mustafizur available for CSK-PBKS fixture on May 1

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman will be available for Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) clash against Punjab Kings on May 01 as Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended his leave for one more day for the ongoing Indian Premier League. The left-armer...

Shaheen Afridi likely to miss first two matches against New Zealand T20 series

2024-04-16 00:00:00

KARACHI, Apr 15 (Geo Tv): In a rather disappointing news for cricket fans, Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss out on multiple matches in the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, sources told Geo News on Monday.They...

Shanto, Naim tons script Abahani's 10th straight win

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Abahani Limited continued their undefeated streak in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL), securing a 58-run victory over Prime Bank Cricket Club at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Monday, reports UNB.This marks their 10th consecutive win...

Two die inhaling gas inside septic tank

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LAXMIPUR, Apr 15 (BSS): Two people including a house owner died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank while cleaning the tank at a house in West Rakhalia village of Sonapur union under Raipur upazila of the district on...

Eid revelers crowd Chandpur parks, recreation spots

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Apr 15: During the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, vacationers from far and near gathered largely at the parks and recreation spots in Chandpur Sadar and Shahrasti upazilas in quest of merriment.In Chandpur town, braving hot, humid and sultry weather, travel-lovers, especially...

News in Brief-(2024-04-16)

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Israeli military calling up reservistsfor more Gaza operationsJERUSALEM, Apr 15: The Israeli military said on Sunday it will soon call up two reserve divisions for operations in Gaza, where it has been conducting a war against Islamist militant group Hamas....

Czech whooping cough spread accelerates, three dead

2024-04-16 00:00:00

PRAGUE, Apr 15 (AFP): The Czech Republic has been hit by a soaring number of whooping cases and the fast growing outbreak has killed three people, health authorities said on Monday.The country of 10.9 million people has registered 7,888 cases...

Bishop, some people stabbed during sermon in Sydney

2024-04-16 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Apr 15 (BBC): A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley.Police responded to...

Lightning, rains leave 41 people dead in Pakistan

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LAHORE, Apr 15 (AFP): At least 41 people have died in storm-related incidents across Pakistan since Friday, including 28 killed by lightning, officials said on Monday.Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of landslides and flash floods because more...

US won't take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu

2024-04-16 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Apr 15 (Reuters/AP): President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, a White House official said on Sunday. Iran launched hundreds of drones...

Freight costs bring Russian wheat price rally to a halt

2024-04-16 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Apr 15 (Reuters): Russian wheat export prices stabilised last week after rising for the previous four weeks, as delays in shipments from ports led to higher freight costs, analysts said on Monday.The price of 12.5 per cent protein Russian...

Gold consolidates after hitting record high

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Gold prices took a breather on Monday after hitting an all-time high in the previous session, as investors sought after safe-haven assets amid heightened conflict in the Middle East, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at $2,349.67 per...

Washington, London ban exchange trading of new Russian metal

2024-04-16 00:00:00

LONDON, Apr 15 (Reuters): Washington and London on Friday prohibited the London Metal Exchange (LME), Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and other global exchanges from accepting new aluminium, copper and nickel produced by Russia.The two countries also barred the import of...

The four horsemen of Apocalypse in Gaza

Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

As if in obeisance to the prophecy of the Old Testament, the murderous regime in Israel has allowed the four horsemen of Apocalypse to run amok in Gaza, over the last six months and counting. To be precise, of the...

Children's behavioural management

2024-04-16 00:00:00

Children's behavioural management in the classroom refers to methods aimed at encouraging positive behaviour among students. When teachers possess knowledge of behavioural management, they can effectively create a conducive learning environment in the classroom. Through behavioural management techniques, teachers can...

Concern over manpower export to Malaysia

2024-04-16 00:00:00

The recent decline in remittance inflow from Malaysia is a cause for serious concern. There is also report that Malaysia is likely to ban hiring of Bangladeshi workers once again. Unlike the Middle Eastern countries where most Bangladeshi migrant workers...

Going cashless?

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

Nowadays, financial transactions are mostly done online. Use of cash in mainstream financial transactions appears to be on the decline. The argument for a cashless society is gaining ground. At a time when plastic or digital money is on the...

Climate change: Apathy and cluelessness

Afsan Chowdhury | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

Most human beings are unaware of most of the potential disasters that may wipe out mankind. This is natural because human beings don't think they are responsible for their own actions and consider nature as separate. It's perceived as external.Thus...

Shuvo Naboborsho

2024-04-16 00:00:00

It is festival time here. Two, in fact three, of the most important festivals arrived with a gap of only a couple of days. This is a rare event in the life of the Bangalees and other ethnic communities in...

Boishakhi fairs and festival

Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2024-04-16 00:00:00

The first day of the month of Boishakh in Bangla Calendar or ‘Pahela Boishakh’ is the Bangla New Year’s Day – celebrated by the Bangalis across the globe as a folk festival. The Bangla New Year is embraced and welcomed...

Bangladesh shuts for long Eid vacation

FE REPORT | 2024-04-09 12:00:00

Bangladesh shuts for a long Eid vacation beginning today with umpteen holidaymakers going on exodus from this overpopulated city by all modes of transport.Witnesses said large numbers of citizens embarked on long-haul journeys on Monday, the last day in office...

Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr

2024-04-09 12:00:00

Eid-ul-Fitr is a unique festival that marks the culmination of a month-long siam or self-abnegation. It is, therefore, a well-deserved celebratory occasion earned at total voluntary surrender to the Almighty Allah. At the same time it is an opportunity for...

China Southern Airlines to operate regular flights to Riyadh

2024-04-09 00:00:00

RIYADH, Apr 08 (Arab News): Aviation firm China Southern Airlines has been given the green light by Saudi Arabia to operate flights between Riyadh and three cities in the Asian country. The Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation, through its...