RIYADH, Jan 24 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's funding diversification plans and market development initiatives are bearing fruit, with the Kingdom's debt capital market expected to witness continued growth in 2024. According to Fitch, the Kingdom's outstanding DCM is growing 14.5...
The 18th Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG)-2024 will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka from February 1 to 4.Jointly organised by Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) and Yorkers Trade and Marketing Service...
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operational efficiency by signing an agreement with Robi's ICT-focused subsidiaries, Axentec and RedDot Digital, says a statement.The agreement paves the way for the implementation of a state-of-the-art...
FE REPORT | 2024-01-25 00:00:00
A 33-percent reduction in taxes and effective tax reforms will increase both FDI and revenue significantly, an economist said Wednesday at a business meet that showed ways of Bangladesh's higher economic growth.Dr Atiur Rahman, Emeritus Professor of the University of...
Gold eked out gains on Wednesday due to a lower dollar, as investors awaited a deluge of economic news in the US this week for more clues on the pace and scale of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, reports...
Oilseeds Research Centre of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) arranged a field day on oilseed research activities at BARI Oilseeds Research field in Gazipur on Wednesday. BARI Director General Dr. Debasish Sarker inaugurated the field day event as the chief...
A workshop on 'Private Sector Engagement -- Lead Firms' was held at the BARC Auditorium in Dhaka on Wednesday. The Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Project of the International Fertilizer Development Center organised the event, says a statement.Wahida Akter, Secretary of...
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters): Oil steadied on Wednesday, with Brent trading near $80 a barrel, as a Chinese economic stimulus package and geopolitical tensions were offset by concerns over tepid demand and a stronger dollar.The front-month March contract for Brent...
Thai court clears former PM hopefulof violating election lawBANGKOK, Jan 24: A Thai court on Wednesday ruled former prime ministerial hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat had not violated election law and could remain a lawmaker, surviving the first of two cases targeting...
MANCHESTER, Jan 24 (AFP): Donald Trump won the key New Hampshire primary Tuesday, moving him ever closer to locking in the Republican presidential nomination and securing an extraordinary White House rematch with Joe Biden.With vote counting ongoing, Trump's final margin...
MOSCOW, Jan 24 (AFP): Russian lawmakers approved a bill on Wednesday allowing authorities to confiscate the money, property and valuables of anyone convicted of spreading criticism of the Russian army.Moscow made disparagement of its military illegal shortly after launching its...
SEOUL, Jan 24 (AFP): North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state.Pyongyang has accelerated weapons testing in the new year, including...
COLOMBO, Jan 24 (Reuters): Sri Lanka's lawmakers are set to vote on a social media regulation bill on Wednesday which opposition politicians and activists allege will muzzle free speech.The Online Safety Bill proposes jail terms for content that a five-member...
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (AP): The United Nations chief warned Israel on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's rejection of a two-state solution will indefinitely prolong a conflict that is threatening global peace and emboldening extremists everywhere.In his toughest...
One day, as I was walking near my house, and I unexpectedly encountered a road blocked by bamboo sticks. Without causing any commotion, I simply took a U-turn. The lane was obstructed because a resident in the area was preparing...
The debate regarding the winter closure of schools is complex, involving considerations related to health, the imperative of education and practical aspects. Advocates argue that cold-related illnesses such as pneumonia can impact children, straining both the educational and medical systems....
Migratory birds from various countries of the world come in our country during winter. These birds come from regions such as Siberia, the North Pole, parts of Asia and Europe and around the Himalayas. Winter conditions, marked by heavy snowfall,...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2024-01-25 00:00:00
When the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was launched 63 years ago, it ruffled the feathers of the global power elites. Gripped by the Cold War, the world in early 60's was divided into two blocs- one led by the United States...
The row between the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and tax lawyers over the former's incorporation of tax return preparers (TRPs) in the tax collection system may end up doing anything other than helping motivate taxable people outside of the...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-01-25 00:00:00
How does it feel to live under foreign, and of course brutal, occupation? We in Bangladesh know the answer to that question, for we experienced life under an army which subjected us to not only occupation but also accompanied it...
Wasi Ahmed | 2024-01-24 12:00:00
The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 26 to 29 February 2024. With a good deal of actions and programmes still unaddressed, the meeting is faced...
The Global Plastics Treaty INC 3 represents a significant milestone in international efforts to address the escalating challenges posed by plastic pollution. This research paper aims to provide a thorough examination of the treaty, its key provisions, potential implications, and...
Bangladesh plastics industry is poised for substantial growth, driven by a combination of factors that position the country as a key player in the global market. As the world grapples with sustainability challenges and seeks innovative solutions, Bangladesh has the...
Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning....
The United States will continue to take steps to deepen partnership with Bangladesh, reports UNB."There are a number of steps that we have and will continue to take when it comes to deepening our partnership with Bangladesh," said Principal Deputy...
FE REPORT | 2024-01-24 00:00:00
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has expressed deep concern over the surge in the number of desperate Rohingya refugees reportedly dying or?going missing while taking?risky boat journeys in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal during 2023. Some 569...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh called for increased investment from Saudi Arabia and sought cooperation from development partners, including France, to accelerate the country's socio-economic development, according to UNB reports. The prime minister made these statements during separate meetings...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-01-24 00:00:00
A close governmental monitoring is what can only help optimal utilisation of the smart land services through identifying and addressing any corrupt practice among officials concerned, analysts say.Widespread acceptance of irregularities within land offices appears to have created a concerning...
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader left Dhaka for Singapore on Tuesday morning for a routine health check-up, reports UNB.A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the minister left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) for Singapore at 8:30 am, said...
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