NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters): The Pentagon has been quietly blocking Ukraine from using US-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets inside Russia, limiting Kyiv's ability to employ these weapons in its defense against Moscow's invasion, the...
SEOUL, Aug 24 (AFP): South Korean prosecutors on Sunday filed an arrest warrant for former prime minister Han Duck-soo, accusing him of aiding ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol in declaring martial law in December and later lying in court.A court is...
GAZA, Aug 24 (Reuters/AP/AFP): Israeli planes and tanks pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight Saturday to Sunday, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the...
MANIKGANJ, Aug 24 (UNB): The traditional boat race on the Kaliganga River of Manikganj district was held on Saturday, with the participation of 35 teams from several districts.The district administration organised the boat race, drawing thousands of spectators from all...
LALMONIRHAT, Aug 24 (UNB): Thousands of families along the Teesta and Dharla riverbanks in Lalmonirhat face uncertainty as relentless erosion continues to wipe out homes, farmlands and livelihoods.Over the past decade, numerous families have become landless as croplands and houses...
THAKURGAON, Aug 24 (UNB): Israil Uddin had taken his 11-year-old son to four different hospitals in Thakurgaon district after a venomous snake bit him, but none had the life-saving anti-venom and the boy tragically died."I went to four hospitals but...
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PABNA, Aug 23: Jute farmers in Pabna have made a substantial amount of income additionally from jute sticks this year apart from jute fibre.Once upon a time, jute sticks were only used for fuel and fencing in village houses. Now...
Afghanistan will host Bangladesh in the UAE for a white-ball series in October, the two cricket boards confirmed. The two teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is in the UAE, after the 2025 Asia Cup, according to Cricbuzz.Immediately after...
Bangladesh have brought two teenagers into their squad for the Women's World Cup, which the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday night. They are Nishita Akter, the 17-year-old offspinner, and the 19-year-old batter Sumaiya Akter. Both were part of...
MUMBAI, Aug 24 (AFP): Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade.Pujara has played in 103 Tests and five ODIs in...
MACKAY, Australia, Aug 24 (Agencies): Cameron Green slapped a 47-ball century with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh also blasting tons as Australia crushed South Africa by 276 runs in a record-breaking third and final one-day international on Sunday in Mackay.Australia...
The latest development in the cricketing fraternity, following seasoned director Mahbub Anam's decision not to contest the election amid scrutiny, suggests there are plenty of uncertainties, if not outright confusion, reppirts Cricbuzz.Some believe the election will go ahead on time,...
GENEVA, Aug 24 (Reuters): A World Trade Organization panel backed Indonesia on several key claims in its complaint over countervailing duties imposed by the European Union on biodiesel imports originating in the country, a copy of the ruling showed on...
SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters): The global arabica coffee market has surged in August with prices gaining more than 30 per cent on the ICE exchange, driven mainly by steep tariff hikes from the United States, the head of Brazil's...
BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters): US protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers should not bear the price of the trade war between the world's two largest economies."It goes without saying that protectionism...
Prices of coconut oil are surging in Asia, where top consumer India leads the charge with a tripling in two years, as supply shortages and booming demand for the nutrient-rich water enclosed within turn the kitchen staple into a premium...
SHANGHAI, Aug 24 (Reuters): China proposed rules for internet platform pricing on Saturday, seeking public comment after a raft of complaints by merchants and consumers of unfair or misleading pricing by big platforms.The draft rules for platforms selling goods or...
India's federal investigating agency said on Saturday it had opened a criminal case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications Ltd following a complaint by India's largest bank about alleged fraud, reports AFP.State Bank of India alleged that...
Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) successfully held its 66th meeting of the board of directors and the 14th annual general meeting (AGM) at its corporate office in the city on Saturday. Chairman of the company Md Mamun Ur Rashid presided over...
Modhumoti Bank PLC organised a workshop on 'Islamic Banking Fundamentals: Concept & Operational Methodology of Islamic Banking' at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Saturday. Md. Shafiul Azam, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was present as the...
The relocated Dhanmondi Extension Branch of National Bank was inaugurated at new premises on Sunday. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank inaugurated the Extension Branch. Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director (In-charge), Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwar Khan, Deputy Managing Director...
Southeast Bank PLC, in partnership with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long Entrepreneurship Development Programme for SME entrepreneurs under the 'Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)', a project of the Ministry of Finance. Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Managing Director...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 24 (BSS): Rajshahi Hi-Tech Park is poised to generate employment for approximately 3,000 young people within the next six months, as growing interest from both local and international companies drives investment into the park.Situated along the scenic banks...
Praava Health, Bangladesh's fastest-growing healthcare brand, celebrated its 8th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of building a healthier Bangladesh with trust, innovation, and compassion, says a press release.To mark the anniversary, Praava is providing special health check-up discounts during August...
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) conducted a training on 'Submission of Income Tax Return Using e-Return System' held on the ICSB premises in the city on Saturday.Md Shamibur Rahman, Secretary in Charge of ICSB, introduced the resource...
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, a leading technology product manufacturer in Bangladesh, has recently organised dealer meets in different regions of the country. In these programmes, business persons of technology products are specially informed through knowledge sharing sessions about the world's...
Chinese entity Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Company Limited will invest US$10.20 million in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to establish a modern footwear manufacturing facility, reports UNB.In this connection, an agreement was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones...
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The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday clarified that the draft of Margin Rules will only be finalised after receiving public opinion.The clarification comes amid criticism from market operators who alleged the rules had already been finalised. The...
BRAC Bank has once again reinforced its leadership in sustainability with two prestigious recognitions from both global and local institutions.The bank secured the Number 1 position in Bloomberg's ESG Rating 2024 among all Bangladeshi organisations, marking the third consecutive year...
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The stock market regulator has rejected a proposal by Magura Multiplex to issue shares worth 3.96 million to three of its sponsors to raise paid-up capital as per regulatory requirement.According to a stock exchange filing on Sunday, the company submitted...
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