StanChart provides Berger with Host-to-Host solution Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently signed an agreement with Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited to automate Berger Paint's local payments. The Host-to-Host solution (H2H) will enable Berger Paints to process domestic payments directly from their Enterprise...
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is planning to develop a whistleblower policy to encourage ethical and safe reporting of misconduct and illegal activities within the corporate sector. Analysts have welcomed the initiative, saying it will help curb...
MACN BANGLADESH HOLDS FIRST WORKING GROUP MEETINGThe Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) Bangladesh held its first Working Group Meeting at the conference room of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) on Tuesday. The meeting discussed issues in the maritime sector in Bangladesh...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-22 00:00:00
Orion Infusion, a concern of Orion Group, has witnessed a remarkable surge in its stock price on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), with shares more than doubling in value in just three months. Its stock price rose from Tk 291...
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 167 at 10:30 am on Wednesday, reports UNB. Dhaka's air was classified as 'unhealthy', according to the air quality index.Uzbekistan's...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places...
JU CORRESPONDENTThe admission test for the academic session 2023-24 begins today (Thursday) at Jahangirnagar University (JU) with the exam of 'A Unit' under the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Institute of Information Technology (IIT). The examination for...
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 21 (UNB): Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) detained a passenger with over 1.6 kg of gold at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on Wednesday.However, the identity of the detained passenger could not be known.Airport Director Group...
The government is planning to invite international tender in March for hydrocarbon exploration in the country's maritime areas, where it would like US oil giant ExxonMobil to participate and show its hand in the bidding round, reports UNB.The US oil...
Commemorating the International Mother Language Day, artificial intelligence (IA)-based Bangla language software 'Bangla Text to Speech -Uchcharon', 'Bangla Speech to Text -Kotha' and Bengali OCR 'Borna' were launched on Wednesday, reports UNB.A new Bangla font 'Purno' began its journey during...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-02-22 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 21: The International Mother Language Day was observed with due solemnity in the port city of Chattogram on Wednesday. Different political parties and social organisations placed wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of the...
President Md Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stand in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the language heroes after placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city in...
The Awami League (AL) has paid rich tributes to the language martyrs by placing wreaths at Azimpur graveyard in the city on the occasion of Shaheed Dibash (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day, report agencies.An AL delegation, led...
BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has returned home from Singapore after receiving treatment for a brain haemorrhage, reports UNBHe landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:00 am on Wednesday."Alhamdulillah, my father is now better than before....
As part of marking Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day-2024, Awami League (AL) will organise a discussion meeting in the city today (Thursday).AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will chair the discussion at its Dhaka District office...
FE REPORT BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal has been released from Gazipur's Kashimpur jail after three and a half months. He walked out of the prison around 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Kashimpur Central Jail-2 Senior Jail Superintendent...
BNP has paid homage to the 1952 Language Movement martyrs, marking Amar Ekushey, the Language Martyrs Day, and the International Mother Language Day, reports UNB.The party leaders and workers, led by its senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, reached...
Matiur Rahman | 2024-02-22 00:00:00
Clean energy refers to energy sources and technologies that produce minimal or no harmful emissions and have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional fossil fuels. These energy sources are renewable, abundant, and sustainable, offering significant benefits for mitigating climate...
For the last couple of years, Bangladesh has been grappling with the challenging consequences of inflation as businesses and livelihoods face an uphill battle for stability. The South Asian nation, known for its vibrant economy and resilient spirit, is now...
The University of Rajshahi, a hub of academic excellence, is in need of a vital addition to its infrastructure: a pharmacy within the campus. This proposal stems from a sincere concern for the well-being of the students and the broader...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-02-22 00:00:00
For any government, ensuring food security is the main challenge.With rising population and limited land, addressing this challenge is a daunting task for Bangladesh.For the last two decades the country has showed spectacular success in managing food for its people.But...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-02-22 00:00:00
Collection of illegal tolls on highways during the transportation of goods is one of the major factors contributing to the price hike of essential commodities. It is, however, nothing new. It is as old a practice as is the story...
Trade – both domestic and overseas – is the barometer of a country's economy. So the cliche of 'ease of doing business' is overused as a marker of trade facilities existent in a country. Infrastructure and logistics together are a...
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Feb 21 (AFP): British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a "great honour" and "responsibility" after his purchase of a minority stake was finalised on Tuesday.The 71-year-old's investment, which will give him...
At eight years, six months and 11 days, Ashwath Kaushik made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player ever to beat a chess grandmaster in a classical tournament game, according to CNN.The youngster, who lives in Singapore, achieved the...
The Bangladesh National Football Team has a plan to play two preparatory matches during their next month's conditioning camp in Saudi Arabia ahead of their World Cup qualifying matches against Palestine in next month, reports UNB.The Bangladesh football team is...
BRUSSELS, Feb 21 (Reuters): EU members approved a 13th package of Ukraine-related sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, banning nearly 200 entities and individuals accused of helping Moscow procure weapons or of involvement in kidnapping Ukrainian children."EU Ambassadors just agreed in...
BAGHDAD, Feb 21 (AFP): Stricken by drought and depleted by upstream dams, Iraq's once mighty rivers the Tigris and Euphrates are suffocating under pollutants from sewage to medical waste.In a country where half the population lacks access to safe drinking...
SEOUL, Feb 21 (Reuters): South Korea's biggest hospitals cancelled procedures and turned away patients seeking emergency care on Wednesday after thousands of trainee doctors walked off the job in protest at a government plan to boost medical school admissions.One hospital,...
BEIJING, Feb 21 (AFP): China warned on Wednesday that a US decision to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza pushed the conflict into an "even more dangerous" situation.Washington on Tuesday vetoed a UN...
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