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Bangladesh include teenagers Nishita, Sumaiya in World Cup squad

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh have brought two teenagers into their squad for the Women's World Cup, which the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday night. They are Nishita Akter, the 17-year-old offspinner, and the 19-year-old batter Sumaiya Akter. Both were part of...

Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket

2025-08-25 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Aug 24 (AFP): Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade.Pujara has played in 103 Tests and five ODIs in...

Australia hammer South Africa to avoid whitewash

2025-08-25 00:00:00

MACKAY, Australia, Aug 24 (Agencies): Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed South Africa by 276 runs in a record-breaking third and final one-day international on Sunday in Mackay.Australia...

Can BCB hold their next election on time?

2025-08-25 00:00:00

The latest development in the cricketing fraternity, following seasoned director Mahbub Anam's decision not to contest the election amid scrutiny, suggests there are plenty of uncertainties, if not outright confusion, reppirts Cricbuzz.Some believe the election will go ahead on time,...

WTO backs Indonesia in biodiesel dispute with EU

2025-08-25 00:00:00

GENEVA, Aug 24 (Reuters): A World Trade Organization panel backed Indonesia on several key claims in its complaint over countervailing duties imposed by the European Union on biodiesel imports originating in the country, a copy of the ruling showed on...

US tariffs behind surge in global arabica prices

2025-08-25 00:00:00

SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters): The global arabica coffee market has surged in August with prices gaining more than 30 per cent on the ICE exchange, driven mainly by steep tariff hikes from the United States, the head of Brazil's...

China says 'rampant' US protectionism threatens agricultural ties

2025-08-25 00:00:00

BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters): US protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers should not bear the price of the trade war between the world's two largest economies."It goes without saying that protectionism...

Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Prices of coconut oil are surging in Asia, where top consumer India leads the charge with a tripling in two years, as supply shortages and booming demand for the nutrient-rich water enclosed within turn the kitchen staple into a premium...

China proposes rules for internet platform pricing

2025-08-25 00:00:00

SHANGHAI, Aug 24 (Reuters): China proposed rules for internet platform pricing on Saturday, seeking public comment after a raft of complaints by merchants and consumers of unfair or misleading pricing by big platforms.The draft rules for platforms selling goods or...

India's federal investigator opens criminal case against Anil Ambani

2025-08-25 00:00:00

India's federal investigating agency said on Saturday it had opened a criminal case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd following a complaint by India's largest bank about alleged fraud, reports AFP.State Bank of India alleged that...

FinExcel holds 66th board meeting, 14th AGM

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) successfully held its 66th meeting of the board of directors and the 14th annual general meeting (AGM) at its corporate office in the city on Saturday. Chairman of the company Md Mamun Ur Rashid presided over...

MODHUMOTI BANK ORGANISES WORKSHOP ON ISLAMIC BANKING

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank PLC organised a workshop on 'Islamic Banking Fundamentals: Concept & Operational Methodology of Islamic Banking' at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Saturday. Md. Shafiul Azam, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was present as the...

NATIONAL BANK RELOCATES DHANMONDI EXTENSION BRANCH

2025-08-25 00:00:00

The relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch of National Bank was inaugurated at new premises on Sunday. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank inaugurated the Extension Branch. Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director (In-charge), Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwar Khan, Deputy Managing Director...

SOUTHEAST BANK HOSTS TRAINING FOR SME ENTREPRENEURS

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Southeast Bank PLC, in partnership with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long Entrepreneurship Development Programme for SME entrepreneurs under the 'Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)', a project of the Ministry of Finance. Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Managing Director...

Rajshahi Hi-Tech Park to create jobs for 3,000 youths

2025-08-25 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 24 (BSS): Rajshahi Hi-Tech Park is poised to generate employment for approximately 3,000 young people within the next six months, as growing interest from both local and international companies drives investment into the park.Situated along the scenic banks...

Praava Health celebrates 8 years of pioneering family medicine in BD

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Praava Health, Bangladesh's fastest-growing healthcare brand, celebrated its 8th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of building a healthier Bangladesh with trust, innovation, and compassion, says a press release.To mark the anniversary, Praava is providing special health check-up discounts during August...

ICSB organises training on e-return filing

2025-08-25 00:00:00

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) conducted a training on 'Submission of Income Tax Return Using e-Return System' held on the ICSB premises in the city on Saturday.Md Shamibur Rahman, Secretary in Charge of ICSB, introduced the resource...

Walton Digi-Tech holds dealer meets

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, a leading technology product manufacturer in Bangladesh, has recently organised dealer meets in different regions of the country. In these programmes, business persons of technology products are specially informed through knowledge sharing sessions about the world's...

Chinese shoe co to invest $10.20m in Bangladesh

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Chinese entity Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Company Limited will invest US$10.20 million in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to establish a modern footwear manufacturing facility, reports UNB.In this connection, an agreement was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones...

Margin rules not finalised yet, says BSEC

FE REPORT | 2025-08-25 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday clarified that the draft of Margin Rules will only be finalised after receiving public opinion.The clarification comes amid criticism from market operators who alleged the rules had already been finalised. The...

BRAC Bank leads in sustainability with global and national recognitions

2025-08-25 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainability with two prestigious recognitions from both global and local institutions.The bank secured the Number 1 position in Bloomberg's ESG Rating 2024 among all Bangladeshi organisations, marking the third consecutive year...

BSEC rejects Magura Multiplex's proposal to issue new shares

FE REPORT | 2025-08-25 00:00:00

The stock market regulator has rejected a proposal by Magura Multiplex to issue shares worth 3.96 million to three of its sponsors to raise paid-up capital as per regulatory requirement.According to a stock exchange filing on Sunday, the company submitted...

DSE turnover tops Tk 12b for first time in a year amid investor optimism

FE REPORT | 2025-08-25 00:00:00

Daily turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the Tk 12 billion mark on Sunday for the first time in over a year, as upbeat investors poured fresh funds into fundamentally strong stocks amid growing optimism in the market.Turnover,...

Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated Narail Branch

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Maksudul Hasan, Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director (Acting) of Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated the Narail Branch on its new premises at Shirin Super Market, Holding Nos-36, 38, Shorno Potty, Rupganj Bazar, Narail Sadar, Narail on Sunday.

StanChart introduces Bangla QR payment feature on SC Mobile App

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Standard Chartered account holders can now use the Bangla QR payment feature using their SC Mobile App. This milestone reinforces the Bank's commitment to driving a cashless society and supporting Bangladesh's transition towards a digital economy.The Bangla QR feature was...

Roche Bangladesh to get insurance services from MetLife

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Roche Bangladesh, a leading name in the biotech industry worldwide, recently penned a contract with MetLife to provide insurance facilities to its employees in Bangladesh, says a press release.As part of this contract, employees of Roche Bangladesh and their dependants...

Shipping Adviser visits BSC's ships under construction in China

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain has visited the Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co Ltd shipyard in China to observe the progress of the ships being constructed there as part of the fleet expansion...

Touhid Hossain leads the Bangladesh sides in a meeting with the Pakistan delegation

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain leads the Bangladesh sides in a meeting with the Pakistan delegation led by Pak Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar at a city hotal on Sunday. — PID

Chinese firm alleges coal procurement manipulation

FE REPORT | 2025-08-25 00:00:00

A Chinese energy company has lodged complaints with the chief adviser’s office (CAO), alleging manipulation and mismanagement in the coal procurement process for the 1,320-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Patuakhali.In a letter dated August 21, Yongtai Energy Pte Ltd...

SL leader sent to jail in murder attempt case

2025-08-25 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has sent to jail central Human Rights Affairs Secretary of Swechchhasebak League (SL) Enamul Haque Shafin in a case filed over attempt to murder of Dhaka College student Muhammad Shamim, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate M Misbah Ur...