NEW YORK, Feb 07 (Reuters): A rethink on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates is reverberating through the fixed income market, heightening risk for those betting the explosive rally that took bonds higher at the end of 2023...
RIYADH, Feb 07 (Arab News): Collaboration between small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is set to get a boost, thanks to a new agreement between the two countries. The Kingdom's Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, Monsha'at,...
COLOMBO, Feb 07 (AFP): The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is at high risk of "debt distress," the IMF warned Wednesday.Beijing has pledged more funding for the...
Shimanto Bank signed an MoU with Concord Real Estate & Development at the bank's head office recently. Under this MoU, the customers of Concord Real Estate will enjoy reduced interest rate & loan processing fee when they avail Shimanto Bank's...
First Security Islami Bank inaugurated two sub-branches on Wednesday. The sub-branches are Bandarban Sadar Sub-branch in Bandarban and Saheber Hat Sub-branch in Barishal Sadar. Managing Director of the bank Syed Waseque Md Ali along with other official inaugurated these sub-branches...
A delegation of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB) led by its Chairman Selim R. F. Hussain made a courtesy call on Chairman of the National Board of Revenue Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem on Tuesday and congratulated him...
A delegation from Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) led by its President Kamran T. Rahman called on Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, Chairman, NBR, at his office on Wednesday. Directors Syed Tareque Md. Ali, Mohammad Naser Ezaz...
Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman said Saudi Arabia has shown keen interest to set up a special economic zone at Payra in Patuakhali, reports BSS."We want to give Saudi Arabia an economic zone in Bangladesh....
The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (Bajus) has organised a three-day jewellery fair in the capital, beginning today (Thursday), reports BSS.With the participation of 41 jewellery companies, the largest and most ambitious gold fair named 'BAJUS FAIR- 2024' will be held at...
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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) aims to integrate 150 more investment-related services into its virtual One Stop Services (OSS) by March. The investment promotion agency has already incorporated 112 services onto the platform, with the goal of enhancing the...
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Saudi and Sweden envoys in Dhaka have expressed their willingness to increase cooperation in the ICT and telecommunications sector of the country.The development came as they paid courtesy calls to state minister for post, telecoms and information technology Junaid Ahmed...
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 (Reuters): Chicago soybean futures declined on Wednesday with the market's focus on higher production in Argentina, while corn prices dropped to the lowest in more than three years.Wheat lost ground amid ample Russian supplies."Soybean prices are on...
BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters): Prices of most base metals gained on Wednesday, thanks to a weaker US dollar and more upbeat sentiment, boosted by Beijing's latest effort to support its stock market.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up...
LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters): Oil prices rose for a third day on Wednesday after US crude inventories grew less than expected and a cut in the forecast for output growth in the US, the world's biggest producer, eased concerns about...
NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (AFP): India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday rose to the top of the International Cricket Council's Test bowling rankings, becoming the first-ever fast bowler from the country to achieve the feat.The 30-year-old played a key...
TOKYO, Feb 07 (Reuters):After leaving fans guessing about whether or not he would take to the pitch, Lionel Messi came on in the 60th minute in Inter Miami's friendly match against J-League side Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on Wednesday.The 36-year-old's...
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Feb 07 (AFP): Black Caps seamer Kyle Jamieson claimed four wickets on Wednesday to drive New Zealand to a 281-run win over South Africa with a day to spare in the first Test.Dogged resistance from the...
Comilla Victorians emerged triumphant against the Khulna Tigers by 34 runs in their latest match in the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Wednesday, reports UNB.Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Comilla set a...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised the importance of preserving traditional sports in Bangladesh to instill the virtues they espouse into future generations."Our boys and girls must ensure that our traditional games do not fade into oblivion. They are very...
Zelensky orders creation of separate military force for dronesKYIV, Feb 07: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday ordered the creation of a separate branch of Ukraine's armed forces devoted to drones, weapons he and military officials say are crucial to fighting...
STRASBOURG, Feb 07 (AFP): The EU on Tuesday urged a 90-percent cut to its greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, even as the bloc's transition to a greener future was clouded by a widespread farmers' revolt."Based on the best available science,...
HARARE, Feb 07 (Reuters): Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday agreed to abolish the death penalty following months of debate in parliament, choosing instead to impose lengthy prison sentences for the worst offences.The cabinet passed a private member's bill introduced last year...
DAMASCUS, Feb 07 (AP): Israeli airstrikes over the central city of Homs and nearby areas killed and wounded civilians, the Syrian military said Wednesday.There was no immediate comment from Israel.Syrian state news agency SANA quoted an unidentified military official as...
MANILA, Feb 07 (AFP/Reuters): Rescuers searched Wednesday for 20 people trapped inside two buses buried by a rain-induced landslide in a mountainous region of the southern Philippines, an official said.At least 28 people were on board two buses outside a...
GAZA, Feb 07 (BBC/Reuters/AFP): Hamas has laid out a series of demands, including exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners and rebuilding Gaza, in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal.The armed group wants a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end...
As part of the anti-drug drives in the capital, the members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 47 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during the last 24 hours till 6am on Wednesday,...
Two female farmers plucking beans at a field for selling in local markets. The photo was taken from Moddhopara village in Shijanagar of Keraniganj — Focus Bangla
GAZIPUR, Feb 07 (bdnews24.com): A man has died by suicide on camera after strangling his wife and restraining her hands and feet to the bed at Sreepur in Gazipur district on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Hridoy, who...
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 07 (UNB): A 65-year-old barber was stabbed to death by some miscreants in Sarafbhata area of Rangunia upazila in Chattogram on early Wednesday.The deceased was identified as Santosh Kumar Shil, son of Khadendra Shil of Chatur Bazar of...
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BOGURA, Feb 07: Works related to harvesting, packaging and transporting flowers are now at their zenith in the northern region for their high demand with Ekushey February (International Mother Language Day), Valentine's Day, Pahela Falgun, Pahela Baishakh and March 26...
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