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Pinky's century in vain as South Africa level series

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Fargana Hoque Pinky's record-breaking ton went in vain as Bangladesh lost the second ODI to South Africa by eight wickets at Potchefstroom in South Africa on Wednesday, reports BSS.Bangladesh are looking to seal the first ever series against South Africa...

BGB clinch men's title, Ansar & VDP women's

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) clinched the men's title and Bangladesh Ansar & VDP won the women' s title of the Victory Day Handball Tournament' 2023 beating their rivals in the finals at the Shaheed Monsur Ali National Handball Stadium in...

Copper prices retreat

2023-12-22 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters): Copper prices pulled back on Thursday as investors shed some of their bullish positions after the market failed to sustain fresh highs.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 slipped 0.6 per cent to $8,535.50 per...

Gold range-bound as mkt focuses on US economic data

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Gold prices crept higher on Thursday, but traded in a relatively tight range as investors looked to US economic data for further clarity on the Federal Reserve's next monetary move, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at $2,033.98...

Oil price steady as US output hits record

2023-12-22 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Thursday, with Brent trading near $80 a barrel as higher inventories and record output in the United States overshadowed jitters over global trade disruptions in the Red Sea.Brent crude futures rose 13...

Dhaka Regency announces extravagant Christmas, New Year celebrations

2023-12-22 00:00:00

The Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has announced their much-anticipated Christmas and New Year celebrations for 2023 with an array of exclusive offers and bespoke packages for its exclusive guests and privileged members, says the hotel in a statement.The highlight...

IDCOL receives Highest Taxpayer Award from NBR

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (IDCOL) received the Highest Taxpayer Award from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) in the Non-Bank Financial Institution category for the Tax Year 2022-2023. Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, Senior Secretary, Internal Resource Division, and Chairman...

Training centre for outgoing workers

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Around 13 million Bangladeshi workers are now working in different countries all over the world, according to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. However, quality labour migration is yet to be ensured as the majority of the outgoing...

Digitising Bangladesh's financial landscape

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Digital transactions of money have been playing a critical role in the economy of Bangladesh. By ensuring safety and promptness, mobile financial services such as bKash, Rocket, Upay and Nagad have made common people's life faster, easier and smoother than...

Increase local onion production

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh has experienced onion crises for three successive years. On both occasions, price hike of the essential spice was triggered by neighbouring India's decision to ban export of the item. With the news of Indian onion export ban, the price...

Estimates not relevant to reality

Zahid Huq | 2023-12-22 00:00:00

A vernacular daily last Wednesday carried two news items on one of its inside pages. Prominently displayed, one news item highlighted the average monthly income and expenditure of a family in 2022. The latest Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES)...

FBCCI checklist for bringing sanity in business

Nilratan Halder | 2023-12-22 00:00:00

This is for the first time that the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has sent a clear message of waging a war against members of its own community, who are out to create artificial crisis of essentials...

Under growing threat of antibiotic resistance

2023-12-22 00:00:00

The indiscriminate use of antibiotic drugs in the country has become a serious concern with far-reaching consequences for public health. A recent study conducted at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) sheds light on the alarming rise in antibiotic...

Does religion impede economic growth?

Abdullah A Dewan | 2023-12-22 00:00:00

In the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith promoted the platitude that religious beliefs and economic activities are rational choices. As in any profit-making activity, people respond to religious costs and benefits in a predictable and observable manner. John Wesley, a...

Garment worker Sajna in desperate search of her husband's body

2023-12-21 12:00:00

Garment worker Sajna Akter carrying her one-year-old daughter in her arms has been at Dhaka Medical College Hospital since Tuesday, reports bndews24.comShe claims her husband, 35-year-old Khokon Mia, was one of the people killed in the arson attack on the...

A man scavenges through the trash in a dumping

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Pictured on Wednesday, a man scavenges through the trash in a dumping ground at Shanir Akhra in the city, which is almost entirely filled with non-biodegradable plastics and polythene bags posing danger to the environment and ecology — FE photo

Toyota's Daihatsu to halt all vehicle shipments

2023-12-21 00:00:00

TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters): Toyota Motor's Daihatsu unit will halt shipments of all of its vehicles, Japan's biggest automaker said on Wednesday, after a safety scandal investigation found issues involving 64 models, including almost two dozen sold under Toyota's brand.An...

US, China remain top credit ratings to watch in 2024

2023-12-21 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters): The US and China on downgrade warnings, Turkey hoping for its first upgrade in a decade and Israel facing its first cut - plus more than 50 elections to navigate - means 2024 could bring pivotal...

28th AGM of Metro Spinning held

2023-12-21 00:00:00

The 28th annual general meeting (AGM) of Metro Spinning Limited was held on a digital platform on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the company Mohammad Ali Khokon. The audited annual financial statements along with director's report were...

25th AGM of MJL Bangladesh PLC held

2023-12-21 00:00:00

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MJL Bangladesh PLC (MJLBPLC) was held on a virtual platform on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Md Nurul Alam, Chairman, MJLBPLC. MJL Bangladesh PLC's Managing Director Azam J Chowdhury, Directors of...

BCCCI holds AGM

2023-12-21 00:00:00

The annual general meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) was held at its office in the city on Wednesday. Senior Vice President of BCCCI ATM Azizul Akil David presided over the meeting. BCCCI Secretary General...

Crown Cement approves 20pc cash dividend

2023-12-21 00:00:00

The shareholders of Crown Cement PLC have approved a 20 per cent cash dividend which was recommended by the board of directors for the year ended June 30, 2023, said a press release. The approval came at the 29th annual...

Standard Group Chairman Eng. Md Atiqur Rahman receives a tax card

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Standard Group Chairman Eng. Md Atiqur Rahman receives a tax card as the highest taxpayer in the category of 'Engineer' from NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Munim at a ceremony held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city...

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company awarded as the highest taxpayer

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited has been awarded as the highest taxpayer for the tax year 2022-23. Managing Director of the company Md Harunur Rashid Mollah received the award at a ceremony held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre...

Mohammed Jahed Iqbal, awarded as the second highest tax payer

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Mohammed Jahed Iqbal, Director of NRB Bank Limited and Managing Partner of M/S Md Jamil Iqbal, has been awarded as the second highest tax payer in the country and the highest tax payer in Sylhet region in 'firm category' by...

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC awarded as the highest taxpayer

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has been awarded as the highest taxpayer in the banking sector for fiscal year 2022-23. Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, Chairman of National Board of Revenue, handed over the crest and certificate to Mohammed Monirul Moula,...

Chairman of Uttara Bank PLC Azharul Islam handed over the shares in then Eastern Banking Corporation

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Chairman of Uttara Bank PLC Azharul Islam handed over the shares in then Eastern Banking Corporation Limited, now Uttara Bank PLC, held by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to his legal heirs, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and...

Titas EZ gets from BEZA licence

FE REPORT | 2023-12-21 00:00:00

Titas Economic Zone, a subsidiary of Meghna Group of Industries, has received pre-qualification licence from the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).The proposed private industrial estate is expected to draw investment to the tune of $3.0 billion and generate an estimated...

As golden age for private capital ends, 2024 heralds more consolidation

2023-12-21 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters): The last 12 months have been some of the most challenging in the buyout industry's recent history, as private capital fundraising fell to five-year lows and investors became more selective with their money, sector executives and...

Asian markets track another Wall St record on rate hopes

2023-12-21 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Dec 20 (AFP): Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year.The advances come even as central bank officials...