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Jofra Archer makes long-awaited return to Test squad

2025-06-27 00:00:00

LONDON, June 26 (AFP): Paceman Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the second Test against India after an absence of more than four years.The 30-year old fast bowler, hampered by injuries during his career, has played just...

Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027

2025-06-27 00:00:00

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 26 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season."Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until...

BD team hold first training session in Yangon despite rain

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Defending SAFF Women's champions Bangladesh team, now in Yangon to play the Group C matches of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, conducted their first practice session on Thursday despite the rainy weather in the Myanmar capital, reports UNB.Two times...

Messi earns $20.4m, highest-paid in MLS for third straight year

2025-06-27 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 26 (AP): Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20,446,667, greater than the entire payroll of 21 teams.Messi's base compensation is $12 million, the...

Tough day for Tigers

2025-06-27 00:00:00

COLOMBO, June 26 (AFP): In-form opener Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh on day two in Colombo on Thursday.The hosts were 290-2 at stumps, a lead of 43...

Jashore, Gopalganj road accidents kill four

2025-06-27 00:00:00

A total of four persons were killed in separate road accidents in Jashore and Gopalganj districts on Thursday, report agencies.In Jashore, two people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Jashore-Benapole highway in Jashore Sadar...

Barguna farmers demand construction of sluice gate to prevent waterlogging

2025-06-27 00:00:00

BARGUNA, June 26 (UNB): Farmers in five villages of Barguna's Amtali upazila formed a human chain on Thursday demanding construction of a sluice gate after removing an embankment built across the Garai canal to prevent waterlogging that has damaged thousands...

Move to shift a cath machine disappoints local residents

A CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-27 00:00:00

MANIKGANJ, June 26: After years of wait, two modern cardiac catheterisation laboratories (cath labs) were installed at Manikganj Medical College Hospital, bringing hope for advanced cardiac care at the district level. However, due to prolonged delays in launching the services,...

Public procurement to undergo major reforms

2025-06-27 00:00:00

The government is set to launch a new project to fully digitise and reform the country's public procurement system, reports UNB.The five-year project, titled "Procurement Modernisation to Improve Public Service Delivery (PMIPSD)" envisioned the use of advanced technology and capacity...

Islami Bank holds board meeting -_-

2025-06-27 00:00:00

A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Islami Bank Tower in the city on Thursday. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman...

Midland Bank signs deal with Visa to launch "Visa Direct for Account"

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Midland Bank signed an agreement with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch the "Visa Direct for Account."The signing ceremony was held recently. Managing Director of Midland Bank Md Ahsan-uz Zaman presided over the function. Sabbir Ahmed, Country...

BNP delegation visits world's largest EV manufacturing firm in China

2025-06-27 00:00:00

A delegation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has visited the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer - BYD - in China, reports BSS.BYD is currently one of the largest employment generating companies in the world.The company directly employs about one million...

Padma Bridge marks 3yrs of operation, over Tk 25 billion toll collected

2025-06-27 00:00:00

In the three years since the Padma Bridge opened to traffic, a total of Tk 25 billion (2,500 crore) has been collected in tolls as of Thursday, reflecting the project's significant impact on connectivity and economic activity in southern Bangladesh,...

MIDAS celebrates International MSME Day 2025

FE REPORT | 2025-06-27 00:00:00

With calls to bridge the digital knowledge gap and encourage export-focused ventures, MIDAS celebrated International MSME Day 2025 by rallying women entrepreneurs and other stakeholders under one roof.From trade fair announcements to AI readiness, the event aimed to strengthen grassroots...

Manufacturers take lead in industry-wide transformation

MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-06-27 00:00:00

In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, global apparel and textile manufacturers have launched the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), placing manufacturers at the centre of efforts to address climate and environmental challenges across the supply chain. The initiative,...

Greater cooperation between Bangladesh and South Korea stressed

FE REPORT | 2025-06-27 00:00:00

Participants at a programme laid emphasis on a greater cooperation between Bangladesh and South Korea.They also stressed the need for further strengthening collaboration between the two countries especially in the field of infrastructure development. The observations were made an "Infrastructure...

US companies sign Africa deals in 'trade over aid'

2025-06-27 00:00:00

LUANDA, June 26 (AFP): US companies pledged investments in Africa ranging from power lines to digital infrastructure at a business summit that underscored Washington's push for growth through trade not aid, US authorities said Thursday.The deals were agreed at the...

India, US trade talks face roadblocks ahead of tariff deadline

2025-06-27 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, June 26 (Reuters): Trade talks between India and the US have hit a roadblock over disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said, dashing hopes of reaching a deal...

BBC rolling out paid subscriptions in US

2025-06-27 00:00:00

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters): The BBC is rolling out paid subscriptions in the United States, it said on Thursday, as the publicly-funded broadcaster explores new revenue streams amid negotiations with the British government over its funding.The BBC has in recent...

S Korea’s president urges approval of $22.5b extra budget

2025-06-27 00:00:00

SEOUL, June 26 (AFP): South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung called on parliament on Thursday to approve a $22.5 billion supplementary budget aimed at reviving the economy, in his first address to MPs since taking office.Lee was elected in a...

Shell says not in talks to buy BP

2025-06-27 00:00:00

LONDON, June 26 (AFP): British oil major Shell said Wednesday it was not in talks with BP to acquire its rival, after the Wall Street Journal reported there had been preliminary discussions."This is further market speculation. No talks are taking...

FSIB holds board meeting

2025-06-27 00:00:00

The 304th meeting of the board of directors of First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) PLC was held at the bank's head office in the city on Wednesday. Chairman of the bank Mohammad Abdul Mannan presided over the meeting. FSIB Vice...

MTB FOUNDATION for WATER, SANITATION ACCESS IN LAKSHIMPUR

2025-06-27 00:00:00

MTB Foundation recently launched a "Water Access Hub and Sanitation Facilities" under the project "Jol Torongo" for the vulnerable community of Char Alexander, Lakshmipur, as part of its programmes marking World Environment Day 2025. The project was aimed at catering...

DHAKA BANK OPENS 35TH SUB BRANCH AT HAZRATPUR

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director & CEO of Dhaka Bank, formally inaugurated the bank's 35th sub-branch at Hazratpur under Kalatia Branch. Md. Mostaque Ahmed, deputy managing director & CEMO; Tipu Sultan, SEVP & head of Islamic Banking Division, and Altamas...

BATA APPROVES 445pc CASH DIVIDENDS

2025-06-27 00:00:00

The 53rd annual general meeting of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited was held through a digital platform on Thursday. Chairman Mr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan presided over the meeting. The shareholders approved a total cash dividend of 445 per cent. This includes...

Gulf shares rise as Iran-Israel ceasefire holds

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, extending gains from the previous sessions amid rising oil prices as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding, reports Reuters.US President Donald Trump hailed the swift...

Prime Bank's credit rating upgraded to AAA

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Prime Bank's long-term credit rating has been upgraded to AAA which is the highest credit rating assigned by the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh (CRAB) in Bangladesh, while the short-term rating was reaffirmed to ST-1.This significant upgrade is a strong...

UCB, BB launch EDP under SICIP in Bogura

2025-06-27 00:00:00

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), in partnership with Bangladesh Bank (BB), has recently launched a month-long Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) in Bogura, says a press release. Supported by the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) of the Ministry...

Biman to lease two aircraft soon to meet operational demand

2025-06-27 00:00:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to lease at least two aircraft in the coming months to address an acute shortage of aircraft and meet growing passenger demand as global manufacturers are unable to deliver new aircraft before 2031, reports UNB."We...

BAT to invest Tk 2.9b to boost capacity of Savar unit

FE REPORT | 2025-06-27 00:00:00

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) is going to invest Tk 2.97 billion to expand the capacity of its Savar factory following the closure of its factory in the capital.In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the tobacco manufacturer said...