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The future of HR in the corporate world

M Imran | 2025-10-25 00:00:00

Technology has brought an unprecedented transformation across every layer of the corporate world. From production systems and marketing to administrative work, automation now touches almost every function. Yet, the most fascinating shift is happening in Human Resource Management. Once regarded...

Psychology behind trend

2025-10-25 00:00:00

From Facebook and TikTok to Instagram, we see the same videos everywhere. Whether it's "Tinkerbell Turmeric" or "Me Jalo," the trends are trending. But what is the psychology behind this? What makes people follow these trends?The number one reason is...

The human story of tea

2025-10-25 00:00:00

Tea is more than just a drink, it is woven into our lives, memories and culture. Every cup carries stories of people, time and emotions. When we sip tea, we connect to the hills where it grows, to the hands...

Looking at acts of wrongdoing

Tanim Asjad | 2025-10-25 00:00:00

Engaging in harmful activities, casually or carelessly, is being seen as a normal practice in the country. Over the years, attempting to curb or even minimise such acts has become difficult because a growing number of people do not find...

How to waste Tk 42.68 billion!

Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-10-25 00:00:00

An old joke tells of an African minister who once visited his Asian friend's huge mansion and asked how he could afford it on a government salary. The Asian smiled and gestured to a half-finished bridge and a new highway...

Full autonomy to empower central bank

2025-10-25 00:00:00

The move is on to bring an end to the legacy of bureaucratic control of and political interference in the central bank of Bangladesh. It is difficult to predict the final outcome. However, the Bangladesh Bank Board through approving the...

BNP leader killed in Savar attack

2025-10-24 00:00:00

SAVAR, Oct 23 (UNB): A local BNP leader was killed and four others injured in an attack allegedly carried out by rivals in Savar on Wednesday night.The deceased was identified as Abu Sayeed (52), assistant office secretary of ward no....

BNP urges EC to bar controversial officials from elections

2025-10-24 00:00:00

The BNP has urged the Election Commission (EC) to ensure that controversial government officials who were involved in the past three 'farcical' elections are kept away from any role in the forthcoming national election, reports UNB. "In particular, officials who...

NCC considers 'close to constitutional' order

SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) is nearly certain to recommend that the government issue an order "close to constitutional," rather than a mere executive order, to implement the July Charter.The commission is drafting recommendations that will outline the framework for...

Bureaucracy fails to realise CA's dreams: Debapriya

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

SYLHET, Oct 23: CPD Distinguished Fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday said the bureaucracy had failed to realise the dreams and aspirations of Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus."This is why various measures taken by the chief adviser - such...

Jamaat Ameer apologises for any mistakes since 1947

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said his party is offering an unconditional apology not only for its role in 1971, but also for any 'mistake' it has made since the Partition of India in 1947, reports bdnews24.com.He clarified the party's...

Fakhrul voices concern over attempts to delay polls

2025-10-24 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed concern that some political parties are making mistakes by trying to delay or derail the next national election, which is expected to be held in early February next year, report agencies.He...

Weather (2025-10-24)

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over...

Professor Dr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin-

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Professor Dr Mohammad Zoynal Abedin, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 1st International Conference on Science and Humanities for Sustainable Development (ICSHSD 2025) at its campus on Thursday. University...

63,170 dengue patients hospitalised this year

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh has recorded 803 new dengue hospital admissions in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning, pushing the total for this year to 63,170 patients, reports bdnewd24.com.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) bulletin on Thursday reported four deaths from...

Students block Farmgate demanding safer roads

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

Students blocked the Farmgate intersection in the capital on Thursday to realise their five-point demand, which include ensuring safer roads and justice for a victim of Farmgate's recent road accident.The protest, held mostly by the students of Govt. Science College...

Clash at Geneva Camp kills youth

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

A 20-year-old young man was killed in an explosion during a clash between two groups at the Geneva Camp in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Thursday. The victim was identified as Md Zahid, son of late Md Imran of the...

Katherine Rick conducts sessions at IUB

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Katherine Rick, Director of Professional Development at the British Management University in Uzbekistan, recently conducted two engaging and interactive sessions at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in the capital, says a statement. The sessions were held at the university's DMK...

152 incidents claim 131 lives, injure 578 from 2018 to June 2025

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

A total of 152 fire incidents happened in industries and factories from 2018 to June 2025 that claimed 131 lives and injured 578, revealed a latest research study of labour safety rights groups.From 2022 to June 2025 a total of...

Edible oil, veggies get costlier; commoners' woes mount

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

Prices of edible oil and vegetables went up again last week, adding to sufferings of the common consumers.Vegetable prices continued to rise. Brinjal now sells for Tk120-200 per kg, bitter gourd for Tk 100-110, pointed gourd for Tk 100-110, okra...

Forex reserves cross $32b mark, highest in 2.5 years

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $32 billion mark, the highest level in two and a half years, according to the central bank, reports UNB.In an official statement on Wednesday, Bangladesh Bank's Executive Director and Spokesperson Arief Hossain said...

EU agrees new Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

2025-10-24 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct 23 (AFP): The EU on Wednesday agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine aimed at crimping Moscow's oil and gas revenues, said Denmark, which holds the EU's rotating presidency.The package -- the...

5 burnt as man uses petrol to set fire to family

2025-10-24 00:00:00

A man has allegedly launched an arson attack on his own family in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, using petrol to set their house on fire and leaving five people, including his wife and children, burnt.Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at Dhaka's...

Ex-Fareast Ins chair Nazrul Islam on 5-day remand

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

Md Nazrul Islam, former chairman of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited, was Thursday placed on a five-day remand in a case filed over embezzlement of Tk 2.07 billion.Earlier on the day, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested Md Nazrul Islam...

Trial concludes, verdict date to be set Nov 13

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

The trial proceedings in the crimes-against- humanity case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others concluded on Thursday. The date for delivering the verdict will be fixed on November 13.The other two individuals involved are former Home Minister...

BD can turn climate challenges into sustainable growth

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

With the right partnerships and policies, Bangladesh can turn climate challenges into sustainable and inclusive growth, said Christian Brix Moller, Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh.Carbon markets can play a central role in this transformation, he noted while addressing a dialogue titled...

Government to revive Kaptai Lake, dredge surrounding rivers

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

The government is set to undertake a Tk 6.89-billion project to restore navigability in Kaptai Lake and four surrounding rivers in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, aiming to prevent flash floods and improve river transport in the region, officials said on...

Bangladesh outclass West Indies to win the series

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh spinners bagged all the wickets when West Indies tried to chase down the big target of 297 runs, and helped the Tigers win the match by 179 runs on Thursday evening in Dhaka, reports UNB.With this win, Bangladesh sealed...

Prayer Timings (2025-10-24)

2025-10-24 00:00:00

Signing ILO convention raises factory owners' onus

FE REPORT | 2025-10-24 00:00:00

Following Bangladesh's signing of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Convention 190, employers now face greater responsibilities to ensure gender sensitivity and prevent workplace harassment, in line with the convention, industry leaders have said.As the second Asian country to sign it,...