Fuel prices remain unchanged, urgent purchase approved

Bangladesh government keeps retail prices of key petroleum products unchanged despite steep rises in global oil prices amid Mideast mayhem and claim by pump owners and marketers that they have enough stock.Meanwhile, the government Tuesday approved emergency purchase of fuel...

Naogaon branch of Trust Bank inaugurated

Trust Bank PLC has recently expanded its footprint with the grand opening of its Naogaon branch located at Gour Plaza, Sadar Road, Naogaon. Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest....

One more ship loaded with fuel arrives at Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 31: Another vessel carrying 30,000 tonnes of diesel from Malaysia berthed at Chittagong Port on Tuesday morning. This marks the eighth ship to arrive at the port with diesel from March 1 to 31.According to the Bangladesh Petroleum...

GPH Ispat signs partnership with PwC on SAP support

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 31: GPH Ispat Limited has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with PwC to strengthen its enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities through long-term maintenance and support of its SAP S/4HANA system.The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony on...

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Global Managing Director arrives in Dhaka today

Sanath Manatunge, Global Managing Director of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today (Wednesday) for a series of high-level business engagements.A central highlight of his visit will be the official inauguration of the bank's new...

Hamdard Bangladesh wins HealthCare Asia Award

Hamdard Bangladesh has received HealthCare Asia Award for its significant contribution to healthcare service.Prof Kamrun Nahar Harun, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales, Planning and Development, Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Bangladesh led the prestigious achievements. She was honoured with this award for...

Gold prices surge again in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh rose sharply on Tuesday with the price of 22-carat gold increasing by Tk 3,266 per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).In a statement issued in the morning, BAJUS said the new price has been...

Govt forms 17-member body to amend labour rules

The government, after amending the labour law, has initiated a move to bring required changes to the labour rules, aiming to effectively implement the law, officials say.In this connection, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has formed a 17-member committee...

Motorcycle sales slow amid fuel supply concerns

The motorcycle industry in Bangladesh is witnessing cautious consumer sentiment and slowing sales, even as Eid and promotional offers provided a temporary boost to demand.Industry leaders report that nearly 20 per cent of prospective buyers have postponed purchase decisions, as...

Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering

KARACHI, Mar 31 (AFP): Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.The 35-year-old opener was seen on video footage altering...

Tom Latham to lead New Zealand against Tigers' ODI, T20I series

The pace trio of Matt Fisher, Will O'Rourke and Blair Tickner have returned to the national setup after injury layoffs, as New Zealand named 15-member ODI and T20I squads for the series against Bangladesh later this month, reports Cricbuzz.Test captain...

Bangladesh lose 1-0 to Singapore

Bangladesh wrapped up their AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Singapore away from home on Tuesday, report agencies.The visitors struggled to settle in the first half and conceded in the 31st minute when Harhys Stewart converted...

Worker dies after falling from tree in Chandpur

CHANDPUR, Mar 31 (BSS): A 55-year-old worker was killed after falling from a tree while cutting its branches in Rampur Union under Sadar upazila of the district on Tuesday morning.The deceased was identified as Rafiq Patwari, son of late Farid...

Bogura roadside banana mkts cornerstone of rural economy

BOGURA, Mar 31: In the northern district of Bogura, roadside banana markets sell produce worth millions of taka each week, giving farmers steady income and supporting the rural economy.But these markets are mostly informal and unplanned, creating risks that could...

Huge fires at Russian oil facilities after Ukraine strikes

MOSCOW, Mar 31 (BBC): Satellite imagery and verified videos show Ukraine has repeatedly struck key Russian oil export infrastructure near the Baltic Sea in the past week, leaving some facilities burning for several days.BBC Verify has confirmed at least three...

Historic Moon mission could take off today

FLORIDA, Mar 31 (AFP): As soon as Wednesday, NASA is poised to make history-sending the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American on a voyage around the Moon.Canadian Jeremy Hansen is among the four-person crew, what...

Trump eyes Arab help for Iran war costs

NEW YORK, Mar 31 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump is interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, adding talks with Tehran to end...

Gulf stocks gain

Most Gulf markets inched higher in early trading on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of US President Donald Trump ending the Iran war, reports Reuters.Trump is ready to end the Iran campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains...

BARI HOLDS WORKSHOP ON SACP PROJECT ACTIVITIES

A workshop on the progress review of BARI activities under the Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (SACP) was held at the institute's seminar room on Tuesday. The Seed Technology Division of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) organised the workshop under...

MINISTER HOLDS VIEW-EXCHANGE MEETING WITH REB EMPLOYEES

The minister and the state minister of the power, energy and mineral resources ministry held a view-exchange meeting with officers and employees of Rural Electrification Board (REB) and the Palli Bidyut Samity at the REB auditorium on Monday. REB Chairman...

CITY BANK INKS DEAL WITH TITAS GAS FOR UTILITY BILL COLLECTION

City Bank and Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution recently signed an agreement at Titas Gas Bhaban in Dhaka under which City Bank will facilitate utility bill collection for Titas through the bank's distribution network and internet banking channels. Mesbaul Asif...

IFC HONOURS BANK ASIA AS 'BEST GTFP ISSUING BANK IN SOUTH ASIA'

Bank Asia was honoured with the prestigious "Best GTFP Issuing Bank in South Asia" award by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in recognition of its excellence in facilitating international trade. The award was formally presented by Nathalie Louat, global director,...

Stocks tumble for third day on energy, inflation concerns

Stocks extended their losing streak for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, as ongoing global geopolitical tensions continued to weigh heavily on investor sentiment.The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, fell by 52 points, or 1 per...

Financial discipline key to consumer goods growth

Strong financial discipline, coupled with inclusive leadership, is essential for sustaining growth in Bangladesh's evolving consumer market, according to Unilever Bangladesh's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zinnia Tanzina Huq.Disciplined financial management is not a constraint but a catalyst for expansion, particularly...

Dhaka bourse bets on Nasdaq tech to modernise trading

Amid gloomy revenue generation, the Dhaka bourse has decided to purchase expensive matching engines from Nasdaq in a bid to take the market to the next level.Besides, the technology currently in place will expire in December next year. Hence, the...

Diverse storytelling ignites a new era for Bangladeshi cinema

On every Eid al-Fitr in Bangladesh, Dhallywood always offers new movies. For a very long time, the go-to formula was romantic drama that ended in overly used, choreographed fights. The audience gets bored, and movies don’t sell much. But this...

Essential lifestyle choices that support the body's recovery

The recent surge of measles cases in Bangladesh has placed a significant strain on the national healthcare system, with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reporting a sharp increase in infections across several districts. This local crisis serves as...

SAARC: from nostalgia to a new narrative for South Asia

For many of us who grew up in the 90s, SAARC was not just an acronym--it was a feeling. It was the pride of seeing Bangladesh take the lead in bringing South Asia together. It was school atlases marked with...

Teenage gangs and drug menace

At an age when they are supposed to be in school and college with books and notebooks, a section of teenagers are roaming the world of crime. They are involved in all kinds of misdeeds such as riots, murders, extortion...

Support for CMSMEs

Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) form the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. They contribute significantly to employment, poverty reduction, and grassroots entrepreneurship. Yet, despite their importance, the sector stands at a crossroads, facing mounting challenges that threaten its sustainability...