Md Touhidul Alam Khan | 2025-08-28 00:00:00
The 11th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC2025), held in the vibrant city of Bangkok from July 15 to 17, stood as a testament to the unwavering global dedication toward creating a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. Over these three days, an...
In today's digital-first world, careers in Management Information Systems (MIS) stand out with their unique blend of technology and business strategy. As companies increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making, professionals who understand both technical systems and organisational goals are...
Land grabbers in the country have encroached on some 257,400 acres of waqf land illegally. The actual size may be even bigger. The illegal encroachment of waqf land shows the power of the land grabbers in the country. It is...
Syed Tashfin Chowdhury | 2025-08-28 00:00:00
In the second week of August, five companies in the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) announced plans to slash a total of 7,000 jobs. The companies include the global biotechnology firm CSL, the globally renowned LG Electronics, the...
Bangladesh's tax regime has so far remained outdated and archaic with both the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and tax payers -- corporate and individual -- either finding themselves at loggerheads or developing a chummy relationship. The net result of...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2025-08-28 00:00:00
The rubric reform is not new to Bangladesh. In the past, whenever an unelected government took office, reform of various sorts gained currency. Whether this was a ploy to divert public attention from illegal use of power or a genuine...
ISTANBUL, Aug 27 (AFP): A groom died of his injuries after being hit by celebratory gunfire after his own wedding in northern Turkey, local media reported on Wednesday.As the newlyweds were being escorted home after the ceremony, the 23-year-old groom,...
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (AFP): The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has said a team of its inspectors are "back in Iran," the first to enter since Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this year.Iran suspended cooperation with...
SRINAGAR, Aug 27 (AFP): Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 30 people in India's Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, officials and local media said Wednesday.An intense monsoon rainstorm in the Indian-administered territory has caused...
NABLUS, Aug 27 (AFP): The Israeli military on Wednesday launched an operation involving dozens of soldiers and armoured vehicles in the old city of Nablus, in the northern occupied West Bank, witnesses and Palestinian officials said.The Israeli military confirmed to...
MOSCOW, Aug 27 (AFP): The Kremlin on Wednesday said it was against European countries sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine and pushed back against the idea of a speedy meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky."We view such discussions negatively,"...
BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters): Boeing has brought forward deliveries to Ryanair, with 25 new MAX 8 aircraft expected by October instead of spring next year, enabling the budget carrier to offer more flights, its CEO Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday.US...
Gold slipped on Wednesday as the dollar firmed and investors booked profits after prices hit a more than two-week high in the previous session, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.5 per cent at $3,375.79 per ounce at 1119 GMT. US...
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as investors digested an industry report showing a drop in US crude and gasoline inventories and the potential impact of new US tariffs on India while watching for developments in the...
BAGERHAT, Aug 27 (BSS): On the windswept shores of Dublar Char, at the southern edge of the Sundarbans and the Bay of Bengal, a seasonal economy thrives that sustains thousands of livelihoods and contributes significantly to Bangladesh's national coffers.In the...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-08-27 12:00:00
At least 20 workers can form a trade union (TU) while as many as five such unions would be allowed in a factory in order to make formation of TUs easier for workers. However, representation from the majority of workers...
Hanna Anbreen | 2025-08-27 12:00:00
The 8th Frugal Innovation Forum (FIF) 2025 on July 25-26 at BRAC CDM in Savar brought together over 200 experts to talk about affordable solutions for climate issues in farming and food security. Over the past few years, FIF has...
Netherlands have handed a maiden call-up to 17-year-old batter Cedric de Lange and recalled right-arm quick Sebastiaan Braat and allrounder Sikander Zulfiqar for the upcoming T20I series in Bangladesh starting August 30, according to ESPNCricinfo. The changes had to be...
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters): Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the second round of the U.S. Open with a straight-sets mauling of big-serving American Reilly Opelka on Monday, while veteran Venus Williams made an emotional exit at the hands of 11th...
Bangladesh U-17 Women's Football Team look forward to continue their winning run as they will face Nepal in the return match of four-nation SAFF U-17 Women's Championship scheduled to be held at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today (Wednesday), reports BSS.The...
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters): Options traders are pricing in about a $260 billion swing in Nvidia's market value following the chipmaker's second-quarter earnings expected on Wednesday, US options market data showed.Nvidia options implied a roughly 6 per cent swing...
HONG KONG, Aug 26 (AFP): Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including an unusual move to fire a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.Traders had been...
Wall Street's main indexes were flat on Tuesday, pressured by a rise in Treasury bond yields as President Donald Trump's decision to fire a central bank governor renewed concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence, reports Reuters.Investors also awaited Nvidia's results...
SEOUL, Aug 26 (AFP): Korean Air said Tuesday it will purchase more than 100 Boeing aircraft in the largest deal in South Korea's aviation history, just hours after the country's president met US President Donald Trump in Washington."Korean Air announced...
Rupali Bank PLC held the 27th meeting of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at the bank's head office on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by SMT Chairman and Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam. Deputy Managing...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank held a training workshop on investment classification and provisioning reports recently. Deputy Managing Directors Md Asaduzzaman Bhuiyan and S M Abu Jafar attended the workshop as special guests. Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training Institute (AIBTI) Principal Md Abdur...
The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Global Insurance PLC was held recently with Chairman Sayeed Ahmed presiding over the meeting. At the meeting, the Directors' Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 were presented...
Southeast Bank Green School held a special recognition ceremony on Tuesday to honour its students for their outstanding results in the Edexcel O-Level examinations, session 2025-26. The event, hosted by the Southeast Bank PLC, marked a historic milestone as the...
Prime Bank PLC disbursed open agricultural loans to farmers at Madhukhali upazila in Faridpur on Tuesday as part of its continuous efforts to accelerate the growth and development of the agriculture sector. During the event, Prime Bank recognised and honoured...
Pathao has been named to Forbes Asia's "100 to Watch 2025," a list that spotlights the most promising and dynamic companies shaping the future of the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition comes at a special moment for us, as we prepare...
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