MANILA, Aug 11 (BBC): A Chinese warship ploughed into its own coast guard vessel on Monday while the latter was chasing a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea, Manila said.Philippine coast guard officials were distributing aid to fishermen in...
ANKARA, Aug 11 (AFP): A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more.The quake was felt across several cities in the west of...
BRUSSELS, Aug 11 (AFP/Reuters): EU foreign ministers will hold emergency talks on Monday to discuss their next steps before talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as Europe fears any deal made without Ukraine could force unacceptable compromises.The two...
TEHRAN, Aug 11 (AFP): The head of Iran's top security body, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq on Monday before heading to Lebanon, where the government has approved a plan to disarm Tehran's ally Hezbollah, state media said."Ali Larijani departs today...
GAZA, Aug 11 (Reuters): Palestinians reported the heaviest bombardments in weeks on Monday in areas east of Gaza City, just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected to complete a new expanded offensive in the enclave "fairly...
Bangladesh have dropped a spot to 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, losing their place in the top nine less than a month after a comeback, report agencies.The updated table, released on August 10, shows Mehidy Hasan Miraz's side slipping...
Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to its late forward Diogo Jota on Sunday in the club's first competitive match since his death in July, as Jeremie Frimpong scored a bizarre goal in the 20th minute of the game, just as...
MUMBAI, Aug 11 (AFP): India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team was determined to break the "final barrier" and lift their first Women's World Cup cricket title this year after missing out twice previously.The 13th edition of the...
Rizan Hossain came up with a sterling all-round performance as Bangladesh Under-19 team clinched the tri-nation series trophy, thrashing South Africa Under-19 by 33 runs in the tournament's final at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe on Monday, report agencies.The Bangladesh...
KURIGRAM, Aug 11 (UNB): In the flood-prone char regions of Kurigram, "cluster homes" are emerging as a beacon of hope, offering safe shelter during floods.Built as high structures through joint community efforts, these homes are providing vital protection for families...
Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in Bogura and Habiganj districts on Monday and Sunday night, report agenciesIn Bogura, one person was killed and five other were injured in a road accident in Rupihar Bus Stand area under...
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Prices of almost all the vegetables have soared in local kitchen markets in Rangpur and Sylhet in the past ten days, causing immense trouble to the consumers. Low and middle-income groups among the people are particularly the worst sufferers of...
Copper futures climbed on Monday to hit their highest in more than a week, aided by a softer dollar and China demand hopes, even though supply concerns eased after Codelco got the nod to restart operations at the El Teniente...
Gold prices fell on Monday as investors awaited White House clarification regarding potential US tariffs on imported gold bars as well as a US inflation report that could provide an indication of the Federal Reserve's rate outlook, reports Reuters.US gold...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil stocks rose for a fifth consecutive month in July to their highest level in almost two years as production growth outpaced exports, data from the industry regulator showed on Monday.The rise in...
LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters): Oil prices edged higher on Monday, after falling more than 4 per cent last week, as investors looked ahead to talks this week between the US and Russia over the war in Ukraine.Brent crude futures were...
In a move to control rising rice prices and stabilise the market, the government has authorised 242 private companies to import a total of 500,000 tonnes of rice, including both parboiled and uncooked varieties, reports UNB.A letter from the Ministry...
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a leading and award-winning investment bank in Bangladesh and a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MAY International Trade Services Limited (MAYINT), a prominent advisory and consulting firm....
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC and ULKASEMI Pvt. Ltd., a leading semiconductor design service company, join hands to foster mutual growth. This strategic partnership will unlock tailored banking solutions for the High Tech Industry like semiconductor. The partnership also strengthens the...
National Bank PLC and Mastercard Bangladesh jointly organised an event to honour the top credit card users of the "Mastercard Holiday Campaign 2025" on Sunday. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank PLC, was present as the chief guest while...
The Premier Bank PLC recently organised its 'Half-Yearly Business Review Meeting 2025' at a hotel in Rajshahi. Mohammad Abu Jafar, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was present as the chief guest and Shamsuddin Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director; Sayed...
Foreign nationals working in Bangladesh will not be required to submit their income tax returns online.In a special order for the financial year 2025-26 issued on Monday, the National Board of Revenue said paper returns would be accepted in five...
On the occasion of its 12th anniversary, NRB Bank PLC has officially launched two innovative products - NRB Nishchoyota and NRB Easy.Tarek Reaz Khan, Managing Director & CEO, along with Deputy Managing Directors Md Shaheen Howlader, Md. Ali Akbar Faraji,...
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Bangladesh has negotiated an agreement with the US that allows its next elected government to amend or cancel it, if necessary, and that may yield further tariff cuts. Disclosing major provisions of the deal to businesses in Dhaka on Monday,...
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters): India is planning to provide credit guarantees for loans overdue up to 90 days to small businesses and exporters, amid higher tariffs imposed by the US, two government sources told Reuters.The federal finance ministry has...
Mercantile Bank started two different foundation training programmes for its newly recruited management trainee officers, MTO (IT) and MTO (Law) respectively at Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). Some 20 MTOs (IT) participated in the training that started on July...
Prime Bank recently signed a strategic agreement with Tropical Homes at its corporate office in Gulshan, enabling the bank's customers to enjoy exclusive benefits from the renowned real estate company. The collaboration aims to offer special privileges, value-added services and...
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) has officially handed over some 12.5 acres of land to China Lesso Group in the National Special Economic Zone (EZ), reports BSS.Earlier on September 19, 2024, the land lease agreement was signed in this...
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CHATTOGRAM, Aug 11: The election to the board of directors of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the country's oldest trade body, will be held on November 1 for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 terms.The election schedule was announced...
IPDC Finance PLC participated in the Divisional Workshop on Women's Financial Inclusion, organised by Bangladesh Bank at the Safina Park Auditorium in Godagari, Rajshahi. The workshop was held in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, focusing on accelerating financial...
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