PM calls for stopping war at talks with Zelenskyy

MUNICH, Feb 17 (Agencies): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all concerned to find ways to stop Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy here.She also held meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Dutch Prime...

Strong agriculture pivots growth, other pillars fail

Robust agriculture growth pivots Bangladesh's economic growth from falling further as two other key sectors remained subdued largely following crisis-management austerity policies, in economists' view.In the last fiscal year (2022-23), the GDP growth of Bangladesh contracted to 5.78 per cent,...

Technical snag on first day of new timings

Metro rail faced a technical glitch on the first day of operation under new timings, leaving the entire train movement suspended for over an hour on Saturday afternoon.According to passengers and officials, train number seven stopped at Pallabi station around...

Dry weather likely today-----------------------

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. The highest temperature in the country on Saturday was recorded at 32.5 degrees...

Woman hit by train dies in city

An unidentified woman was killed when hit by a train in city's Moghbazar area on Saturday, reports UNB.Quoting witnesses, Inspector Bachhu Mia, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital police camp, said the train hit the woman, aged about 39,...

Gold bars seized at Ctg airport

Our Correspondent CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17: The Custom Intelligence Department at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport successfully intercepted 64 gold bars from an Oman Airways flight (WY-311) arriving from Dubai at 9:00 pm last Friday. The customs authority confiscated a total...

Dhaka's air 4th worst in world

Dhaka ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 196 at 9:08 am on Saturday, reports UNB.Dhaka's air was classified as 'unhealthy', according to the air quality index.India's Delhi and...

‘Black mkt sales of train tickets to be stopped’

Warning strict action against black marketing, Railways Minister Md Zillul Hakim said on Saturday the black marketing of train tickets will be eliminated, reports UNB.Moreover, irregularities in land management on the part of his ministry, will be scrutinised, he also...

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Indian HC unveil statue of U Tirot Sing in city

Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Sniawbhalang Dhar, and Indian High Commissioner (HC) to Bangladesh Pranay Verma have jointly unveiled the statue of U Tirot Sing, the brave freedom fighter from Khasi Hills who fought against the British colonial rule some...

CU teacher sacked for attempting to rape student

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17 (UNB): A teacher of Chittagong University (CU), Prof Mahbubul Matin, was sacked from his post over attempt to rape a student of the university.The CU took the decision at the 548th special syndicate meeting on Friday night,...

Govt goes for CETP, SWM upgradation under PPP

The government is all set to upgrade the effluent treatment plant (ETP) as well as the solid waste management (SWM) system at the Savar Tannery Estate involving the private sector.After a bitter experience of over a decade regarding poor management...

No alternative to adequate climate funding for developing countries: Hasan Mahmud

MUNICH, Germany, Feb 17 (UNB): Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has said there is no alternative to strong global partnerships, collective action and inclusive funding for developing countries to deal with the climate change impacts.He said the flow of climate financing...

Dhaka, Amsterdam agree to boost bilateral ties

MUNICH, Feb 17 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.The meeting was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, conference venue, on Saturday morning.During...

Palak pledges to transform Ctg into Silicon City

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17 (BSS): State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak on Saturday said Chattogram will be transformed into a Silicon City."Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given three gifts including Sheikh Kamal IT Business Incubator...

Fisherman injured in BSF shooting on Bholahat frontier

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Feb 17 (UNB): A Bangladeshi fisherman was injured in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in Polladanga border area of Chapainawabganj's Bholahat upazila.The injured is Jahangir Alam, 24, a resident of Kolonipara village of Gohalbari union.According to...

Govt didn't sign any deal to sell out country: Khalid

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17 (BSS): State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said that the Awami League government did not sign any agreement to sell the country to anyone."The people have firm confidence on the digital system introduced by...

AL turns ruthless after polls: Fakhrul

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the ruling Awami League (AL) of increasingly becoming more desperate and cruel after election on January 07."The AL is afraid of losing power after a dummy election on...

BNP senior leader Selima Rahman speaking at a rally organised by the Bangladesh Nagorik Odhikar

BNP senior leader Selima Rahman speaking at a rally organised by the Bangladesh Nagorik Odhikar Andolon in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Extremism was born in BNP's hands: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that BNP is an extremist party as it had carried out many evil activities in the past, reports BSS."Extremism was born at the hands...

BRAC Bank has recently organised a two-day Branch Managers' Convention with a focus on enhancing

BRAC BANK HOLDS BRANCH MANAGERS' CONVENTION BRAC Bank has recently organised a two-day Branch Managers' Convention with a focus on enhancing customer experience. All Branch and Sub-branch Managers, Business Heads and senior officials gathered at the annual meet to strategize...

Dilshad Ahmed appointed as Independent Director of Peoples Insurance Company

Dilshad Ahmed has been appointed as an Independent Director of Peoples Insurance Company Limited, says a press release. His selection came during the 431st board meeting of the company on Saturday.Mr. Dilshad, who completed his post-graduate degree in applied mathematics...

Ctg Int'l IT Fair kicks off

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 17: A three-day Chittagong International IT Fair began at the World Trade Centre (WTC) of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in the port city on Saturday. State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed...

AirArabia plans to expand business in Bangladesh: Group CEO

Terming Bangladesh as a key route, Adel Abdullah Ali, Group CEO of the largest middle eastern low-cost carrier AirArabia, has said his airline is planning to expand business here being optimistic to see its aviation growth, reports BSS."The current trend...

BYD plans new EV plant in Mexico

China's BYD Co Ltd will set up a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the company's Mexico head, as the EV maker aims to establish an export hub to the United States, reports Reuters.BYD,...

Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised an 'Agent Banking Business Development Conference'

AGENT BANKING CONFERENCE OF ISLAMI BANKJashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised an 'Agent Banking Business Development Conference' and workshop on 'Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing' at Sheikh Hasina Software Park (IT Park) on Saturday. Mohammed Monirul...

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Mastercard have recently launched innovative financial products,

UCB MASTERCARD WORLD CREDIT CARD LAUNCHED United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Mastercard have recently launched innovative financial products, including UCB Mastercard World credit card. The partnership marks a momentous milestone in the banking industry, providing cardholders with an unparalleled...

Securing survey data timely, integrating responses identified as challenges

FE REPORT Securing survey data within expected timeline and incorporating responses from firms operating in informal economy are some of the challenges in implementing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), according to Dr M Masrur Reaz, chairman and CEO of Policy Exchange...

Int'l Fire Safety and Security Expo begins

The three-day Inter-national Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024 began on Saturday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital with the aim of reducing the risk and damage of any disaster, reports BSS.The international exhibition is being organised...

Bangladesh's largest-selling handset brand, Symphony Mobile, has reached the milestone of 130 million

SYMPHONY MOBILE CELEBRATES 130 MILLION USERS Bangladesh's largest-selling handset brand, Symphony Mobile, has reached the milestone of 130 million subscribers. Md Jahid of Madhabpasha village of Barisal became the 130 millionth customer of Symphony Mobile by purchasing a Symphony Z60...

Bond licences, customs policy need review for sustainable RMG

Speakers at a seminar and book launching programme emphasised customs, bond licence policy review along with the labour force recruitment issues for sustainable development in the readymade garment sector of Bangladesh, reports UNB.They were speaking at a seminar on 'RMG...