MADRID, Mar 13 (Reuters): Two people died and five are feared dead after they attempted to reach Spain's Canary Islands on a boat with migrants on board, authorities said on Tuesday.The pirogue - a type of dugout canoe - was...
MOSCOW, Mar 13 (Reuters): Russia remains in a state of combat readiness and is fully ready for a nuclear war, but not "everything is rushing to it" at present, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Wednesday.In an interview...
The Gulshan lakeside road stands out as one of the most picturesque locations in the Gulshan-Niketan area of the capital. This bustling road sees a constant flow of pedestrians, students and employees every day. However, the beauty of this area...
As university students observing Ramadan, we encounter significant challenges in balancing religious duties with academic requirements during this sacred month. Fasting from sunrise to sunset results in decreased energy levels and reduced concentration, making it exceptionally difficult to attend classes,...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-03-14 00:00:00
The hijacking of a Bangladeshi ship with 23 crews on board by Somali pirates on Tuesday has come as a shock to the nation. According to reports the pirates took control of the ship at gunpoint and held all crew...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-03-14 00:00:00
The holy month of Ramadan has begun, which enjoins on Muslims to observe day-long fasting, practice piety, and abstain from all sinful indulgences. Beyond the physical act of fasting from dawn till dusk, Ramadan serves as an opportunity for believers...
A report on heart, lung and brain diseases carried in this newspaper on Tuesday paints a dismal picture of the health condition of the nation and the medical treatment available in the country. Although the focus of the report is...
David JH Griffiths | 2024-03-14 00:00:00
What do you think about Bancassurance? This question was posed by Mr. Gokul Chand Das, member, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) at the Asia banking and Finance Magazine Awards ceremony in Singapore in July 2018, where Guardian Life won...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-03-14 00:00:00
It is Ramadan, that season of self-abnegation and of remembrance of the munificence of the Almighty. It is that month when Muslims around the world give themselves over to self-restraint through fasting and prayer. In Ramadan, it is time to...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
A fire that broke out at a kitchen market in Dhaka's Uttara Sector 11 on Tuesday was successfully extinguished. The fire started at 2:02 am on Tuesday and was put out after one and a half hours. At least eleven...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) has questioned the legality of indiscriminate drives conducted by different government agencies in hotels and restaurants in the capital.Issuing a rule it wanted to know form the government bodies concerned to explain as to why they...
GULAM RABBANI | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Restaurant operators have been frustrated as uncertainty looms over opening of their shops in Ramadan amid the continued drives against 'non-compliant' buildings in the capital.The sector may face a long-term crisis if this uncertainty is not removed immediately, opined persons...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
The government has rescheduled the opening hours of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations across the country during Ramadan to ensure better electricity supply during peak hours.Under the new schedule, all CNG filling stations in Bangladesh will remain closed from...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Following the verdict from the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, the government decided to continue classes at secondary level schools until March 25 during the holy month of Ramadan. On December 13, the government revised the...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
US apparel imports from Bangladesh have increased by 3.95 per cent over the past decade, despite America's global sourcing declining by 0.25 per cent, according to Bangladeshi apparel exporters.They, during a US hearing, also said that their unit price has...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
The country's manpower exports have fallen by more than 24 per cent in the first two months of this calendar year compared to the same period in 2023, due mainly to Malaysia -- the country's second-biggest recruiter -- halting the...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Brinjal, cucumber and lemon prices have more than doubled in a week, mirroring the familiar surge in essential items as the month of fasting Ramadan approaches. For many, the iftar staples -- think crispy beguni fritters, refreshing chickpea green cucumber...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 12: A Bangladeshi flag carrier ship has been captured by pirates in the Indian Ocean on its way to the United Arab Emirates with coal from the African country of Mozambique.The ship MV Abdullah is owned by SR...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Despite a notable hike in the prices of iftar items, iftar outlets witnessed a good number of customers in the capital on Tuesday, the first day of holy Ramadan.The prices of iftar items have shot up by 30-50 per cent...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Education and health-two vital sectors -- are getting deepest fund cuts as the government Tuesday revised down the current annual development programme (ADP) outlay to Tk 2.45 trillion. Officials cited "weak project-implementation capacity" for massive cuts in the development budget...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Commercial banks are given until this yearend for voluntary merger through choosing partners on their own or face forced amalgamation under Bangladesh Bank move on reforms.In a press briefing to dispel speculations centering round the central bank's possible steps on...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Arranging sufficient gas for running half a dozen new power plants with a total generation capacity of around 3,510 megawatts appears uncertain while some others shut for this fuel crisis, sources say.And such uncertainties stalk over the energy sector at...
A woman has died in an accident in city's Shahbagh while eight others on a microbus have been injured in a road crash in Mohakhali, reports bdnews24.com.The dead woman, aged around 50, suffered injuries after being hit by a bus...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over the...
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 12 (UNB): The residents in Chattogram port city are facing acute water crisis on the first day of Ramadan on Tuesday due to fall in water production by the Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Cwasa ).Some residents...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Legal action has been taken against 458 illegal brick kilns till March 10 as part of the implementation of the Ministry's 100 working-day special action plan. "Of these 458 brick kilns, 209 have been shut down," Environment, Forest and Climate...
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrated International Women's Day with a landmark event titled "Inclusion for National Goals: Ladies in Leadership" on the IUB campus in the city recently. Shusmita Anis, Managing Director of ACI Formulations Limited, Sarah Ali, Managing Director...
FE REPORT | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Dhaka will be able to collect tax from the capital gains made by any entities of the Netherlands in Bangladesh as the two nations amended an existing double taxation avoidance and prevention of tax evasion agreement on Tuesday.The amendment to...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Higher salt intake in foods is posing a risk of cardiovascular diseases among a vast majority of population in Bangladesh.Salt intake is 09 gram per day in Bangladesh against maximum 05 gram recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).Higher intake...
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