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Providing incentives to garbage pickers

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-08-26 00:00:00

World Bank (WB) estimates say, some 646 tons of plastic waste are collected in a day in Dhaka. This amount of waste plastic is only about 10 per cent of the total waste generated in the country. However, there are...

In quest of a new political culture

Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-08-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh stands at a defining moment in its political journey. The fall of authoritarian rule opened an unprecedented window for change -- a chance to reshape the country's political culture and set it firmly on the path of democratic accountability,...

Bangladesh as a lucrative investment destination

2025-08-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh had long tried to be a lucrative investment destination for foreign countries and companies. The result was mix. But at a time when Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff has upset the world order of trade and commerce, an unexpected window...

Extend LDC-graduation timeline by 5-6 yrs

FE REPORT | 2025-08-25 12:00:00

Leading business chambers and trade associations urged the government to seek a five- to six-year extension of the timeline for Bangladesh's LDC graduation, emphasising that additional time is crucial to cushioning the economy against the shocks to follow the withdrawal...

Three young sisters drown from boat carrying migrants to Italy

2025-08-25 00:00:00

TRIPOLI, Aug 24 (Reuters): Three young sisters drowned when the rubber boat carrying them and dozens of other migrants got into difficulties on the perilous central Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Italy, a German sea rescue charity said on Sunday.RESQSHIP...

Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable'

2025-08-25 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Aug 24 (Reuters): Iran's supreme leader said the current situation with the United States was "unsolvable", and that Tehran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington, amid a standoff with Western powers over its nuclear programme, state media...

US govt wants migrant targeted in crackdown deported to Uganda

2025-08-25 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (AFP): The US government intends to deport a Salvadoran man at ground zero of President Donald Trump's war on illegal immigration to Uganda next week, his lawyers said Saturday.In a filing, the lawyers asked courts to dismiss...

Kim oversees 2 new missile tests

2025-08-25 00:00:00

PYONGYANG, Aug 24 (BBC): North Korean state media has said two new air defence missiles have been fired in a test overseen by the country's leader Kim Jong Un.The weapons had "superior combat capability" and used a "unique technology", the...

US restricts Ukraine's use of its missiles against Russia

2025-08-25 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters): The Pentagon has been quietly blocking Ukraine from using US-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets inside Russia, limiting Kyiv's ability to employ these weapons in its defense against Moscow's invasion, the...

S Korea prosecutors seek arrest of ex-PM Han over martial law

2025-08-25 00:00:00

SEOUL, Aug 24 (AFP): South Korean prosecutors on Sunday filed an arrest warrant for former prime minister Han Duck-soo, accusing him of aiding ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol in declaring martial law in December and later lying in court.A court is...

Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs

2025-08-25 00:00:00

GAZA, Aug 24 (Reuters/AP/AFP): Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the...

Traditional boat race held on Kaliganga River

2025-08-25 00:00:00

MANIKGANJ, Aug 24 (UNB): The traditional boat race on the Kaliganga River of Manikganj district was held on Saturday, with the participation of 35 teams from several districts.The district administration organised the boat race, drawing thousands of spectators from all...

Teesta, Dharla erosion leaves thousands at risks in Lalmonirhat

2025-08-25 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Aug 24 (UNB): Thousands of families along the Teesta and Dharla riverbanks in Lalmonirhat face uncertainty as relentless erosion continues to wipe out homes, farmlands and livelihoods.Over the past decade, numerous families have become landless as croplands and houses...

Monsoon brings deadly snakebites, Thakurgaon hospitals helpless

2025-08-25 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, Aug 24 (UNB): Israil Uddin had taken his 11-year-old son to four different hospitals in Thakurgaon district after a venomous snake bit him, but none had the life-saving anti-venom and the boy tragically died."I went to four hospitals but...

Jute sticks now a lucrative byproduct for Pabna farmers

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-08-25 00:00:00

PABNA, Aug 23: Jute farmers in Pabna have made a substantial amount of income additionally from jute sticks this year apart from jute fibre.Once upon a time, jute sticks were only used for fuel and fencing in village houses. Now...

Afghanistan confirms to host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in October

2025-08-25 00:00:00

Afghanistan will host Bangladesh in the UAE for a white-ball series in October, the two cricket boards confirmed. The two teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is in the UAE, after the 2025 Asia Cup, according to Cricbuzz.Immediately after...

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...