Children of victims of enforced disappearances and political killings talking to the media during a human chain programme held under the banner of 'Mayer Dak' in front of the National Press Club in the city on Saturday. Family members arranged...
As many as 561 aspirants lodged appeals with the Election Commission (EC) against the rejection of nomination forms by returning officers (ROs) for the next national polls slated for January 7, reports BSS.On the last day on Saturday, 130 independent...
The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its hope for 'free, fair and credible elections" in Bangladesh, reports UNB."I haven't seen the letter, and I would just refer you to what I've already said extensively on the elections in Bangladesh and...
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said BNP wants to carry out terrorist acts in the name of countrywide programme on Human Rights Day today (Sunday), reports BSS.The AL leader came up with the comments while speaking at...
The Financial Integrity and Customer Services Department of Bangladesh Bank organised a 'Town Hall Meeting Rangpur-2023', supported by Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, at RDRS Bangladesh in Rangpur on Saturday. Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was present as the...
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slightly fell this week on continued lack of interest for spot supply from Northeast Asia players and forecast of weaker prompt gas demand in Europe.The average LNG price for...
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Aviva Finance Limited, formerly known as Reliance Finance Limited, has introduced Aviva-Nafiha, a new investment and deposit financial scheme, specially designed for women entrepreneurs with the primary goal of fostering self-reliance among them.The product was launched at a ceremony at...
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Scheduled banks are expanding into rural areas to bring the yet-unbanked people under financial inclusion to help economy grow, people in the banking system said.According to data available with the Bangladesh Bank (BB), both private and public banks have opened...
BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters): China's consumer prices fell the fastest in three years in November while factory-gate deflation deepened, indicating rising deflationary pressures as weak domestic demand casts doubt over the economic recovery.The consumer price index (CPI) dropped 0.5 per...
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Reuters): Malaysian conglomerate YTL's utilities unit will partner with US technology giant Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country, in a $4.3 billion investment deal.The first phase is expected to be...
BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters): China's aviation regulator's deputy head on Friday told a Boeing executive in Beijing the airplane maker was welcome to deepen its development in the Chinese market.Boeing was welcome to continue to strengthen exchanges and co-operation with...
DUBAI, Dec 9 (AFP): OPEC caught flak Saturday from activists and a coalition of countries seeking ambitious climate action, after the oil cartel urged its members to thwart any deal targeting fossil fuels at the COP28 conference.OPEC Secretary General Haitham...
The 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Phoenix Finance & Investments Limited was held on a digital platform on Thursday. Mohammed Mohsin, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting attended by a large number of the shareholders. Nominee Directors...
The Central Research Review & Planning Workshop 2023 of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) was inaugurated at the Kazi Badrudduza Auditorium of the institute on Friday. This workshop aims to evaluating all the research programnes undertaken in fiscal year 2022-23...
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Barrister Sameer Sattar said Bangladesh needs to attract Saudi investments in diverse sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing."The double taxation agreement between the two nations is a positive step, encouraging Saudi...
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The election to Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association or BAFFA's new board of directors for the tenure 2023-2025 will be held on December 14 (Thursday).BAFFA members will cast their votes at the polling centres to be set up at Kurmitola Golf...
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Dec 9 (Reuters): China's passenger vehicle sales rose 25.5 per cent in November from a year earlier, faster than the prior month and extending growth to a fourth month, industry data showed on Friday, as automakers stepped up a...
Edison Real Estate Ltd. has inaugurated its first project in Uttara recently. Its Chairman Md Aminur Rashid inaugurated the construction work of Edison Olivia, a 9-storied building on a 5-katha corner plot. The 2200+ sqft single unit apartments are set...
BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 9 (Reuters): Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.With the...
Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited hosted the first-ever 'Berger Awards for Interior Design 2023', an event celebrating the talents of interior designers nationwide, at a city hotel recently, says a press release.In the 'professional' category, Architect Mahmudul Anowar Riyad, Architect Mamnoon...
S. M. Anisuzzaman has recently been promoted as deputy managing director of Bank Asia Limited. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Anisuzzaman was senior executive vice president and company secretary and head of research & strategy of the bank. He started...
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The latest amendment to the corporate governance code requiring appointment of at least two independent directors in listed enterprises is seen by company owners as unwanted intervention in businesses that they have built. The securities regulator says the amendment was...
RAJSHAHI, Dec 09 (BSS): Integrated efforts of all the government, non-government and volunteer organisations concerned can be the best way of ensuring non-violent atmosphere everywhere in society for the sake of its successful advancement.Proactive role of the civil society, including...
SUNAMGANJ, Dec 09 (UNB): The only road and bridge connecting Baliaghat Notun Bazar to Tahirpur Sadar and Boro Badaghat Bazar in Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj have become entirely impassable due to lack of repair.Risking their lives, residents of 20 villages...
MUNSHIGANJ, Dec 09 (UNB): Four of a family sustained burn injuries in a mysterious explosion at a five-storey building at Idrakpur in Munshiganj district town on Saturday.The injured were identified as Rizvi Ahmed Russel, 42,his wife Rozina Begum,35, their son...
A total of five persons were killed in separate road accidents in Brahmanbaria, Gaibandha and Chattogram districts on Saturday and Friday night, reports BSSIn Brahmanbaria, two passengers of a CNG-run auto rickshaw were killed and another was injured after being...
FARIDPUR, Dec 09 (UNB): Farmers in Faridpur district's Saltha and Nagarkanda upazilas are facing a crisis as incessant rainfall over the past few days has flooded approximately 70 per cent of their onion fields.This unexpected weather event has left the...
MELBOURNE, Dec 09 (AFP): Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday as he continues to struggle for fitness after a long injury absence, calling the decision "heartbreaking".The Australian showstopper had knee surgery in January and then aborted plans...
DURBAN, Dec 09 (Agencies): After registering a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Australia at home, team India will face a big challenge on lively South African pitches in a three-match T20 International starting Sunday.The mainstays of India's battling line-up are not...
Cristiano Ronaldo marked the 1,200th professional match of his career by scoring one goal and assisting another for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, according to BBC Sport.The 38-year-old tapped in Sadio Mane's cross and later set up team-mate Otavio in a...
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