FE REPORT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Citing potential misuse of bonded warehouses and health risks, stakeholders have opposed a move to import white fish from Europe and Africa for processing and re-export to Russia and Europe, officials said. The Department of Fisheries on Wednesday formed a...
Gold prices extended declines on Wednesday, languishing below the key $2,000-per-ounce mark, pressured by a stronger-than-expected US inflation report that caused investors to pull back on bets of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.1 per...
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited Managing Director Md Harunur Rashid Mollah distributed warm cloths among the destitute at the head office of the company in the city on Wednesday. High officials of the company and leaders of Officers...
DPDC Nari Kalyan Samity organised a simple ceremony to welcome the season of spring at Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) on Wednesday. On the occasion, Samity members greeted DPDC Managing Director Abdullah Noman with a bouquet.
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak said the country is not reliant on anyone for exporting garment products, as the nation has forged its own path in the global market amid competition, report agencies."Our garment products have a huge...
US officials confirm rare human case ofbubonic plague transmitted by catLOS ANGELES, Feb 14: Officials in the US state of Oregon have said they are dealing with a rare human case of bubonic plague that was likely transmitted by a...
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 14 (AFP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lamented Tuesday the emphasis placed by some governments on buying weapons at the cost of policies tackling global warming and hunger."It is distressing to see governments spending heavily on arms, while...
CAIRO, Feb 14 (AP): Israel and Hamas are making progress toward another cease-fire and hostage-release deal, officials said Tuesday, as negotiations went on and Israel threatened to expand its offensive to Gaza's southern edge, where some 1.4 million Palestinians have...
CRIMEA, Feb 14 (BBC/Reuters): A big Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, has sunk off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Ukraine's armed forces. Powerful explosions were heard early on Wednesday, according to local social media, which suggested the...
Alex Carey has taken a world record-equalling eight catches in an innings for South Australia in their domestic one-day cup win over Queensland, according to the British daily newspaper The Daily Mail.It was the 32-year-old Test wicketkeeper's first 50-over game...
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Feb 14 (AFP): Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test.New Zealand's batting succumbed to...
RAJKOT, India, Feb 14 (Reuters): A severely depleted India will do everything they can to try and deny England captain Ben Stokes a victory in his 100th Test when the teams clash in the third match of the five-Test series...
Opener Tamim Iqbal blasted a 45 ball-71 to help Fortune Barishal secure a comfortable 27-run win over Durdanto Dhaka in their ninth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday, reports BSS.The...
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's dominance in ICC ODI all-rounder rankings came to an end finally when Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi replaced him as new No.1 after smashing a century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, report agencies.Prior...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, Feb 14: Horse carts are the only reliable means for transportation in char areas of Gaibandha district as roads have not got a complete facelift in the remote localities.Sources said the people of four upazilas in Gaibandha surrounded by...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Feb 14: Cox's Bazart sea beach, longest of its kind in the world, witnessed a bustling flow of visitors on February 14, the first day of spring and Valentine's Day. On this occasion, the entire tourist town and...
Medications play a crucial role in treating illnesses, offering both beneficial and harmful side effects. When used appropriately, they yield positive results, but misuse can lead to severe harm, sometimes even death. Unfortunately, this mistake is becoming increasingly common among...
We often discuss environmental pollution without giving due attention to soil pollution, despite soil being an integral part of the ecosystem. Soil pollution poses a significant challenge today, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh, where our lives and livelihoods are...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Pakistan election has been a shocker The dramatic outcome of its general elections, held last week, hit the military establishment below the belt.The Pak military establishment, which is virtually the de facto power centre of the country left no stone...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
The Geographical Identification (GI) controversy that took centre stage and played out between India and Bangladesh over the last two weeks bears a striking resemblance to Aesop's fabled, 'Hare and Tortoise.' In the famous fable, the tortoise ultimately wins the...
That the country's leather industry had immense potential is universally agreed. Similarly, the fact that it failed to flourish due to policy flaws and a lack of decisive actions to overcome some infrastructural constraints bedevilling the sector is undisputed. Now...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-02-15 00:00:00
February is replete with history. And this history revolves around Bangladesh, around the incidents and events which have shaped its ethos. This morning, we recall Sergeant Zahurul Haque, one of the 35 accused in the Agartala Conspiracy Case who was...
BENGALURU, Feb 13 (Reuters): Indian automaker Tata Motors's electric vehicle (EV) unit on Tuesday said it has reduced prices of its cars by up to 120,000 rupees (~$1,450) in what is the first instance of a price cut by an...
NEW DELHI, Feb 13 (Reuters): India risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub and must "act fast" to lure global companies with lower tariffs, the deputy IT minister said in...
IPDC Finance has signed an agreement with The Midori by Lakeshore, bringing the latter on board as a partner for 'IPDC Priti', IPDC's retail service platform designed specifically for women clients. At the signing ceremony, IPDC Finance was represented by...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), in partnership with Wagely Bangladesh Ltd and Visa, has launched a new prepaid card solution. Employees who request funds through Wagely's app will receive the money in real time on their MTB prepaid card. Besides, cardholders...
FE REPORT | 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Each general investor got at least 250 initial public offering (IPO) shares of NRB Bank, while non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) received 209 shares against a deposit of Tk 10,000.The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday allocated the IPO shares of the...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL AND BABUL BARMAN | 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Experts in the banking sector send out messages of caution for any merger between strong and weak banks as part of financial sector reforms announced by the Bangladesh Bank. The BB governor in a recent meeting asked managing directors and...
Rain/Thunders showers is likely to occur until 06:00 pm today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.The highest temperature in the country on Tuesday was recorded at 31 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda of Chattogram while the lowest temperature 9.0 degrees Celsius...
Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence will conduct a fire drill on the premises of Bangladesh Bank (BB) Headquarters in the city today (Wednesday), says a press release.The drill will start from 11:00 am.All the stakeholders have been requested not...
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