KHULNA, Apr 30 (UNB): A 45-year-old man who was injured being hit by a train in Daulatpur upazila of Khulna district on Wednesday morning died at a hospital.The deceased was identified as Md Helal, a resident of Madhupur village in...
FENI, Apr 30 (UNB): Four bridges constructed at a cost of over Tk 340 million (34 crore) remain out of use in three upazilas of Feni district due to the absence of approach roads, causing immense hardship for local residents.Communities...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
SYLHET, Apr 30: Farmers of Sylhet region are passing busy time harvesting Boro paddy. The unique scenery of harvest, drying and thrashing of paddy is common on the fields in all districts in the division.A good number of women are...
UPPSALA, Apr 30 (AFP): Swedish police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that killed three young men at a hair salon, authorities said on Wednesday, amid heightened nerves over gun violence in the Scandinavian nation.Tuesday's shooting took place in...
ROME, Apr 30 (Reuters): Iran will hold nuclear talks in Rome on Friday with Britain, France and Germany, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday, with the aim of improving strained ties at a time of high-stakes nuclear talks between...
KOLKATA, Apr 30 (Reuters): At least 15 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late on Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-storey hotel in a congested neighbourhood, authorities said.The fire was reported around...
MOSCOW, Apr 30 (Reuters): President Vladimir Putin is open to peace in Ukraine and intense work is going on with the United States, but the conflict is so complicated that the rapid progress which Washington wants is difficult to achieve,...
SEOUL, Apr 30 (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered navy vessels to be speedily armed with nuclear weapons, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang conducted its first test-firing of a new warship weapons system.This weekend, Pyongyang had unveiled...
BEIJING, Apr 30 (AFP): China's manufacturing activity shrank in April after growing at its highest rate in a year the previous month, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing fights an intensifying trade war with the United States.Punishing US tariffs that...
Gold prices fell for the second straight session on Wednesday, hurt by a stronger dollar and signs of de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, while focus was also on a slew of US economic data due this week, reports Reuters.Spot gold...
PARIS, Apr 30 (AFP): TotalEnergies said Wednesday that its net profit fell in the first quarter despite expanding production, as a slide in global crude oil prices penalises the financial performance of energy firms.The French group said that its first-quarter...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) hosted a daylong workshop on the 'Right to Information'. The workshop was organised by the Public Relations Department of CAAB. CAAB Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan was present as the...
LONDON, Apr 30 (Reuters): Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly drop in almost three and a half years as the global trade war eroded the outlook for fuel demand while concern over mounting...
An MoU has been signed between Trust Bank PLC and Ifad Motors Ltd. (Royal Enfield Bangladesh). Under this MoU, the bank's credit card holders will be able to get EMI facility of up to 36 months when they purchase Royal...
As part of the implementation of a modern, transparent, time-efficient, and technology-driven toll collection system on the Padma Bridge, an agreement has been signed between Jamuna Bank PLC and the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA). Under this agreement, both parties will...
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has provided scholarships to 250 poor and meritorious students who have passed HSC and equivalent examinations. They are currently studying in various public universities, government medical colleges and engineering universities. A total of Tk 31.75 million...
The 133rd meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman Salahuddin Alamgir. Members of the committee Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar...
The government has formed a national committee to establish a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the country, aligning with the growing global trend of trade liberalisation and investment facilitation, reports BSS.The committee was formed on April 21 to look into...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
JERA Meghnaghat Power Limited (JMPL) has announced the appointment of Yasunori Katsumata as new chief executive officer from 1 May 2025, said a statement on Wednesday.With over 20 years of distinguished leadership in the energy sector, Mr. Katsumata brings a...
BRAC Bank's Branch Network achieved a net deposit growth of Tk 50 billion during the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the sustained growth in deposit acquisition, says a statement. This milestone builds on a consistent upward trend in deposit growth...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh is set to sit for a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting with China on June 1st wherefrom Dhaka expects larger-scale economic and investment cooperation.Officials said Tuesday Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao could lead a big delegation of Chinese investors...
When we think of the renowned "Boishakhi Mela" (Boishakhi Fair), our minds are immediately drawn to "Pahela Boishakh" - the first day of the Bengali New Year - and the long-cherished traditional wrestling event, "Jabbarer Boli Khela." Every year, the...
One of the most feasible solutions to the problem of traffic congestion in Bangladesh is the use of smart traffic control systems. Unlike the traditional fixed-timer traffic signals that are being used, smart systems operate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a day of recognition and solidarity with the global labour movement. Celebrated annually on May 1st, it honours the enduring struggles and vital contributions of working people worldwide. It stands as...
The International Workers' Day popularly known as May Day has its origin in the United States of America but the day is not observed in that country or in Canada. This anachronism issues from the rival political systems of capitalism...
GULAM RABBANI | 2025-04-30 12:00:00
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is making slow progress in implementing the "Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS)" at the country's international airports, despite its critical importance in preventing criminals, human traffickers, and smugglers.Initiated in 2016, the project remains...
In modern-day living insurance coverage, life or otherwise, is an important issue. The growth of life insurance for reasons of lack of awareness and trust deficit has been well below the potential. Mr. M. J. Azim, Managing Director and CEO...
Despite having expansion of Bangladesh's economy, its insurance sector still remains considerably underdeveloped.The insurance penetration ratio in Bangladesh remains stuck at only 0.5 per cent, which is much lower than that of other neighbouring countries like India with 4.0 per...
The country's insurance industry is undergoing a series of reforms, aimed at ensuring best business practices in the sector for the sake of building people's trust and safeguarding policyholders' interest.Several reform initiatives, including the ongoing amendment to the existing insurance...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-04-30 00:00:00
The insurance sector of the country reached a major milestone in 2023 with introduction of bancassurance-a partnership between insurers and banks. It ushered in a new era, creating an opportunity for one of the country's most underdeveloped financial services to...
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