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Haier rolls out new products

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Haier, the global No.1 appliance brand, introduced a new product lineup for Bangladesh market at the 'Forward Together' Partners Meet-2024 held at the International Convention Centre Bashundhara on Monday, says a statement.The products include Solar Hybrid AC, a revolutionary air-conditioning...

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St record, eyes on Evergrande impact

2024-01-31 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Jan 30 (AFP): Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as another record on Wall Street was unable to help extend the previous day's advance, with traders eyeing a Federal Reserve meeting, big-name earnings and key data.They were also trying...

Jagannath University economics professor Dr Md Aynul Islam

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Jagannath University economics professor Dr Md Aynul Islam has joined ICB Securities Trading Company Limited (ISTCL) as a director recently. Chairman of the board of directors of ISTCL and Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Md Abul Hossain...

Premier Bank arranged an open agriculture credit disbursement programme

2024-01-31 00:00:00

The Premier Bank arranged an open agriculture credit disbursement programme at Jogdal Bazar, Birganj, Dinajpur recently. Bangladesh Bank Director, Rangpur, Md Shakhawat Hossain attended the programme as the chief guest, while Premier Bank Head of SME and Agriculture Banking Asif...

MTB Foundation celebrated International Day of Education

2024-01-31 00:00:00

MTB Foundation recently celebrated the International Day of Education with this year's theme 'Learning for Lasting Peace'. The event was organised on the UCEP-MTB Foundation Johara Samad Technical School premises at Tootpara, Khulna in the presence of Samia Chowdhury, chief...

Power Grid rebounds in Q2

FE REPORT | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

Power Grid Company gained a profit of Tk 817 million in the second quarter to December last year, a strong rebound when compared to a loss of Tk 3.93 billion in the same quarter a year earlier. Its foreign exchange...

ICB returns to profit in Q2 on higher dividend income

FE REPORT | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

The state-run Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has declared a profit of Tk 257 million on consolidated basis for the second quarter through December FY24. The income shows a 2 per cent decline compared to the same quarter a year...

Beximco's income shrinks 77pc in Q2 on demand decline

FE REPORT | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

Bangladesh Export Import Company (Beximco) witnessed a 77 per cent year-on-year profit decline in the second quarter through December 2023 as its revenue fell for a weakening of local and overseas demand for its products and services. It earned Tk...

China's wind, solar capacity to overtake coal in 2024

2024-01-31 00:00:00

BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters): China's installed wind and solar capacity is expected to overtake coal for the first time this year, according to industry forecasts.The China Electricity Council (CEC), an industry association, forecast in a yearly report on Tuesday that...

DIGITAL SEVEN RINGS CEMENT CONFERENCE HELD

2024-01-31 00:00:00

The 'Digital Seven Rings Cement: A Management Conference', organised by the SSG Global ERP & Digitalisation Department, was held recently. Key stakeholders, including Vice-Chairman (SSGIL BD Operation) S. Raihan Ahmed, Managing Director Tahmina Ahmed (joined remotely), Director of Digitalisation Anika...

ALLIANCE FINANCE MAKES DONATION FOR RESEARCH WORK

2024-01-31 00:00:00

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Alliance Finance PLC (AFPLC) made a donation to the Economics Study Center of Economics Department, University of Dhaka, recently to support the students of Economics Department for their research work and publication....

BOARD MEETING OF NATIONAL FINANCE HELD

2024-01-31 00:00:00

The 203rd meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Finance Limited was held at a city hotel recently. Presided over by its Chairperson Md Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, the meeting was attended by the directors and Managing Director Irteza...

BANK ASIA HOLDS 12TH EXTRA-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Bank Asia held its 12th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting on a digital platform on Tuesday. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. At the meeting, the bank approved the resolution to change the registered name of the...

Int'l tourism fair begins tomorrow

2024-01-31 00:00:00

A three-day international tourism fair will begin in the capital on Thursday, reports BSS.Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muha-mmad Faruk Khan will inaugurate the fair titled '12th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF)-2024' at Banga-bandhu International Conference Centre (BICC).The...

Islami Bank rolls out 4 digital products

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC launched four new digital products. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, formally inaugurated these products recently at a city hotel. These new products are Quick Balance Inquiry, Quick Merchant On-boarding, Connect 2...

Explore new markets for export: Titu

FE REPORT | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

The government has asked the economic ministers/commercial counsellors at the Bangladesh missions abroad to explore new markets for the country's potential export items, especially jute and leather goods.They were also asked to persuade the countries where they are working to...

A 'budget tour' of Dhaka International Trade Fair

MD. IMRAN | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

The Dhaka International Trade Fair is a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells, a sensory overload that promises something for everyone. People of varied economic class, marital status, or tastes visit once in a lifetime. From Turkish lamps to Kashmiri...

Irreplacable Bakarkhani in Dhakaiya food habit

SOFIA NOOR RAFA | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

If you are a Mehman (guest) to a house in old Dhaka, most likely, you will be presented with Bakarkhani, possibly with some tea. Persian bread has a distinctive softness and chewiness that is comfortable inside the mouth. The flatbreads...

Stop being proud of a workaholic lifestyle

NOWSHABA ACHAL | 2024-01-31 00:00:00

In this era of urbanisation, everyone seems to be working hard all the time and motivating others to work as much as possible to achieve their goals. Everyone is telling you to push your boundaries constantly and tirelessly. Being a...

Mohammedan, Abahani reach quarterfinals

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Defending Champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC and runners-up Dhaka Abahani Ltd assured their quarterfinals from Group B of the 35th edition of the Federation Cup Football with one match spare at two separate venues across the country on Tuesday, reports UNB.The...

'Orion 37th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship 2024'

2024-01-31 00:00:00

General Officer Commanding (GOC) & Area Commander of Logistics Area of Dhaka Cantonment Major General Sheikh Mohammad Sarwar Hasan posing with golf players after inaugurating the 'Orion 37th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship 2024' at Kurmitola Golf Club in the city...

Nadal's 2007 French Open winning racket sells for $118k at auction

2024-01-31 00:00:00

PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters): Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racket from his 2007 French Open final victory over Roger Federer was sold for more than $118,000 at an auction on Monday, ranking among the highest-priced such memorabilia.Nadal beat Federer 6-3...

Uzbekistan beat Thailand to enter Asian Cup quarterfinals

2024-01-31 00:00:00

DOHA, Jan 30 (AFP): Uzbekistan will face hosts and holders Qatar in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after highly rated Abbosbek Fayzullaev hit the winner in a 2-1 victory over Thailand on Tuesday.The Uzbeks have been touted as dark horses for...

SAFF U-19 Women's Championship begins on Feb 2

2024-01-31 00:00:00

The four-nation SAFF U-19 Women' s Championship' 2024 begins at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mustofa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur in the city on February 02 (Friday) with Bangladesh coach and captain keeping their birds eyes to retain the title,...

Rangpur secure third victory despite late surge by Comilla

2024-01-31 00:00:00

Rangpur Riders notched their third win in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season on Tuesday, defeating Comilla Victorians by eight runs in Sylhet, reports UNB.In the final two overs, the Comilla faced a formidable task-36 runs off 12 balls....

News in Brief (2024-01-31)

2024-01-31 00:00:00

UK climate watchdog accuses Sunakof sending 'mixed signals'LONDON, Jan 30: Britain's top climate change advisory body on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of creating "mixed signals and a perception of "slowing UK climate ambition", as it demanded renewed action....

N Korea fires 'several' cruise missiles

2024-01-31 00:00:00

SEOUL, Jan 30 (AFP): North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the waters off its west coast on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a string of weapons tests carried out by Pyongyang this year.South Korea's military "detected several...

Fighting across Gaza as UN aid office faces more cuts

2024-01-31 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (AP/AFP): Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in different parts of Gaza on Monday, even in northern areas where the army has been operating for months, and militants fired a barrage of around 15 rockets at central Israel...

Foreign-born citizens sue police

2024-01-31 00:00:00

TOKYO, Jan 30 (BBC): Three foreign-born residents in Japan have sued the country's authorities over alleged racial profiling. The plaintiffs say they have suffered distress from repeated police questioning based on their appearances."There's a very strong image that 'foreigner' equals...

Shop employee burnt to death in Barishal fire

2024-01-31 00:00:00

BARISHAL, Jan 30 (UNB): A 20-year-old employee of a motorbike parts shop was burnt to death in a fire in Nathullabad area of Barishal city early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Sajeeb Jamadar, hailing from Nangallia village under Bakerganj upazila...