TOKYO, Aug 04 (AFP): Seventeen heat records were broken in Japan on Monday, the weather agency said, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July.Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent worldwide because of human-caused climate change,...
BEIRUT, Aug 04 (AP): New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire and calling into question the ability of the transitional government to exert its authority across the whole country.In the...
SANAA, Aug 04 (BBC): At least 68 migrants have died after a boat with about 157 people on board sank off the coast of Yemen in bad weather.The vessel capsized off Yemen's southern province of Abyan on Sunday, the Yemen...
JERUSALEM, Aug 04 (BBC): A group of some 600 retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have written to US President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to immediately end the war in Gaza."It is our professional judgement...
A Dutch soccer players' group is preparing a "potentially billion-dollar" Europe-wide class action claim against FIFA and other associations, seeking compensation over alleged loss of income due to restrictive transfer rules, it said on Monday.The Dutch Foundation for Justice said...
MONTREAL, Aug 04 (AP): Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals.The 6-foot Tauson, seeded 16th in the hard-court event that ends Thursday,...
Bangladesh is planning to host Netherlands for a three-match T20I series ahead of the Asia Cup as part of their preparation for the continental tournament, reports Cricbuzz.According to draft itinerary, Netherlands are expected to arrive on August 14 to play...
LONDON, Aug 04 (AFP): Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end a dramatic series level at 2-2.England arrived on the final day...
Bangladesh Cricket Board included out-of-favor Nurul Hasan in their 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the three-match T20I series against Netherlands, scheduled later this month, reports Cricbuzz.Nurul and Mossadek Hossain were overlooked for quite some time despite...
KHULNA, Aug 04 (UNB): A fish enclosure owner was hacked to death by miscreants in Moheshwarpasha Bonikpara area of Khulna sadar on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Al Amin, son of Sahed Ali.According to the police and local sources,...
RAJBARI, Aug 04 (UNB): Riverbank erosion in the Padma has taken a serious turn with the rising water level since mid-July, putting all ferry terminals at Daulatdia under threat.According to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), the three active terminals...
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LALMONIRHAT, Aug 04: Heavy rain and an influx of water from upstream sources have caused widespread flooding in Teesta and Dharla river basins in the last 24 hours, causing inundation in the low laying areas of five upazilas of Lalmonirhat...
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RANGPUR, Aug 04: Mosquito menace has reached a level of intensity beyond ordinary badness in Rangpur city in recent times, causing intolerable pain to the townspeople. The city dwellers have become fed up with unremitting mosquito attacks.Mosquito infestation is becoming...
MILAN, Aug 4 (Reuters): Italy's antitrust regulator on Friday fined fashion group Giorgio Armani and one of its units 3.5 million euros ($4 million) for alleged unfair commercial practices.The Giorgio Armani group rejected the accusation and said it would appeal.The...
More than 3,200 union members who assemble Boeing's fighter jets in the St. Louis area and Illinois went on strike on Monday after rejecting a second contract offer the previous day, reports Reuters.Boeing Defence said it was ready for the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Reuters): Malaysia will spend up to $150 billion in the next five years to buy equipment from US multinationals for its semiconductor, aerospace and data centre sectors, part of a deal with Washington to cut tariffs,...
LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters): Global gold demand including over-the-counter (OTC) trading rose by 3% year-on-year to 1,248.8 metric tons in the second quarter of 2025 as investment jumped 78%, the World Gold Council said.Spot gold prices are up 26% so...
TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters): Asia's factory activity deteriorated in July as soft global demand and lingering uncertainty over U.S. tariffs weighed on business morale, private sector surveys showed on Friday, clouding the outlook for the region's fragile recovery.The surveys were...
Karnaphuli Insurance PLC held its Half-yearly Branch Conference-2025 at the head office in Dhaka recently. Chief Executive Officer A.N.M. Fazlul Karim Munshi presided over the event. Chairman Nizamuddin Ahmed, Vice Chairman Nasir Uddin Ahmed (Pavel) and Chief Coordinator Md Zahid...
As part of the July Reawakening Programme-2025 organised by Karmasangsthan Bank, a voluntary blood donation campaign was held at the bank's Head Office on Monday in memory of the martyrs. Managing Director Arun Kumar Chowdhury formally inaugurated the event. Deputy...
Janata Bank PLC's Dhaka South Divisional Half-Yearly Business Branch Managers' Conference (June 2025) was held in the conference room of the Dhaka North Divisional Office on Monday. The bank's Chairman Mohammad Fazlur Rahman was present as the chief guest. Managing...
NRBC Bank held a town hall meeting for the Chattogram Zone on Saturday at a private hotel in Chattogram. Md. Ali Hossain Pradhania, Chariman of NRBC Bank, was present as the chief guest. Md. Abul Bashar, Independent Director, Dr. Md....
In continuation of recognising significant contributions to professional efficiency and sustainable growth, IFIC Bank has promoted another 90 officials at various levels. On the occasion, an event titled 'Celebrating Career Progression' was held at the IFIC Tower in the capital...
Trust Bank PLC has successfully reached a significant milestone by securing USD 1 billion in inward remittance within July 2025, capturing a 5.70% market share among the 60 scheduled banks in Bangladesh to date. To celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, the...
BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has achieved a unique feat by offering the lowest ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) entrepreneurs.Under the brand positioning campaign, 'SME Means BRAC...
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The government has dissolved the current Board of Directors (BoD) of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) and appointed an administrator to oversee the organisation.In an official order issued on Monday, the trade organisation wing of the commerce...
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Global garment manufacturers called on US buyers for shared responsibility on Monday, as tariffs are putting the industry, workers, and sustainability at risk. They further urged brands and retailers to honor existing commitments to responsible purchasing practices (RPP), including fair...
Tesla has granted CEO Elon Musk 96 million shares worth about $29 billion, a move aimed at keeping the billionaire entrepreneur at the helm as he fights a court ruling that voided his original pay deal for being unfair to...
SYDNEY/LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters): Global stocks rose on Monday, boosted by the prospect of lower interest rates, after a weak US jobs report prompted a dramatic re-assessment of the rate outlook and ignited concern over the reliability of US economic...
Half-Yearly Business Conference-2025 of South Asia Insurance Company Limited was held at the company's head office in Dhaka recently. Managing Director & CEO Muhammad Nurul Alam Chowdhury presided over the event. The program was moderated by Assistant Managing Director and...
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