WASHINGTON, Mar 27 (AFP): US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week.Wall Street slumped ahead of Trump's Wednesday afternoon announcement,...
Green Delta Insurance has declared a 25 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024.The announcement was made at the company's 39th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Thursday. Shamsun Nahar...
Shafiuzzaman has joined Social Islami Bank (SIBL) as managing director on Thursday, according to a press release. Prior to assuming this role, he served as additional managing director & chief credit officer at Bank Asia, where he played a key...
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BAT Bangladesh) has approved a 300 per cent cash dividend for 2024, according to a press release.The approval was given at the 52nd annual general meeting (AGM) of the company, which was held virtually...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Maksons Spinning Mills saw its losses more than double in the second quarter through December last year of FY25, owing to a significant year-on-year reduction in revenue. The loss per share jumped to Tk 1.77 in the quarter from Tk...
FE REPORTThe capital market reform task force has recommended direct listing for multinational firms and large companies, with an annual turnover surpassing Tk 10 billion, in addressing the dearth of quality stocks.Currently, only state-owned enterprises are given the opportunity of...
OUR CORRESPONDENT CHANDPUR, Mar 27: Chandpur is a riverine district surrounded by Meghna, Dakatia and Padma rivers in the west, south and north.Raj Rajeswar union , Ibrahimpur union , Hanarchar and Laxmipur unions under Chandpur Sadar Upazila have a vast...
RAJSHAHI, Mar 27 (UNB): Two people were killed when a moving train dragged their motorbike while they were attempting to cross a level crossing in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi district on Wednesday evening.The deceased were identified as Mizanur Rahman, 33,...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Mar 27: Tupi (Muslim cap) makers in different upazilas of Rangpur district are passing busy time making wide varieties of neatly-designed caps as the holy Eid-ul-Fitr is knocking at the door. The artisans are engrossed in making tupi applying...
Matiur Rahman | 2025-03-28 00:00:00
The Eid festival, particularly Eid-ul-Fitr, is one of Bangladesh's most significant cultural and religious events. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is celebrated with immense joy, communal prayers, feasts, and the exchange of gifts....
The recruitment process in government organisations has become alarmingly slow and complex, creating significant problems for job seekers. On an average, it takes two to three years to complete the entire process-from the publication of the job circular to the...
Once known as a serene and picturesque tourist city, Sreemangal, the "Tea Capital" of Bangladesh, is now plagued by severe traffic congestion and mismanagement. Renowned for its lush green tea gardens, the breathtaking beauty of Lawachara National Park, and the...
Shiabur Rahman | 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh has achieved a remarkable success in readymade garment export. Shelves of leading global brands cannot be imagined without made-in-Bangladesh garments. Still Indian and Pakistani dresses seem to have remained an integral part of Eid celebrations of Bangladeshi people, particularly...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-03-28 00:00:00
The usual fervour and euphoria have been missing to some extent from the celebration of the Independence Day this year. This is because of the confusion about and uncertainty over the future of the country. Controversial narratives about relations between...
Despite years of discussion and enthusiasm surrounding digitisation in the country, it is quite baffling why crucial sectors that would benefit the most from automation have yet to see substantial progress. A prime example is the National Board of Revenue...
LONDON, Mar 27 (AFP): Former England fast bowler Peter Lever, who helped his country win the 1970-71 Ashes series in Australia, has died aged 84.Lever took 41 wickets in 17 Tests and also featured in 10 one-day internationals, including the...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Mar 27 (AP): Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.After Argentina secured a spot in next year's competition, the main question now...
Bangladesh's first and only English Premier League-playing footballer Hamza Dewan Choudhury left the country for Manchester on Thursday noon by a Bangladesh Biman flight, to join his club Sheffield United, reports UNB.He left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka for...
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Mar 27 (UNB): Bangladeshi pace sensation Nahid Rana said representing country is always the priority over franchise leagues like the Pakistan Premier League (PSL) to him, reports UNB."To me, representing my country is always the priority over franchise leagues...
NEW YORK, Mar 27 (Reuters/AFP): President Donald Trump's administration plans to end US financial support for Gavi, an organisation that helps buy vaccines for children in developing countries, and will also scale back efforts to combat malaria, a document reviewed...
GAZA CITY, Mar 27 (AFP): Hamas said an Israeli air strike killed one of its official spokesmen in Gaza on Thursday, the latest high-ranking operative targeted since Israel resumed its bombardment.The group said in a statement it mourned the loss...
KYIV, Mar 27 (Reuters/BBC): Ukraine and Russia accused one another on Wednesday of flouting a truce on energy strikes brokered by the United States, and conditions set by Russia cast doubt over a planned ceasefire in the Black Sea.The United...
NEW DELHI, Mar 27 (Reuters): US gold futures scaled a record peak on Thursday, as investors sought the safe-haven asset in response to escalating global trade tensions and tumbling equity markets following US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto...
BRUSSELS, Mar 27 (Reuters): The EU's requirement for 6 per cent of the jet fuel used by its airlines to be sustainable by 2030 is impossible to meet because of the cost and scarcity of green fuels, airline CEOs warned...
LONDON, Mar 27 (Reuters): Oil prices were steady on Thursday as markets assessed new US tariffs, while concerns about global supply kept prices near one-month highs.Brent crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $73.65 a barrel by...
Two years ago, Sanjida Khatun came to Chhayanaut in a wheelchair for an event celebrating her 90th birthday.This time, a sombre mood pervaded her beloved institution as she returned for the last time. Tearful colleagues, students, and fellow cultural figures...
The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tonight (Thursday), reports BSS.The Muslims will pass...
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the declaration of Shafiq Rehman as the publisher and printer of the daily newspaper 'Jai Jai Din' should not be declared illegal, reports UNB.The court also questioned the cancellation of Sayed...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-27 00:00:00
An incident of robbery took place at a house in the city's Dhanmondi area in the early hours of Wednesday. Sources said a group of 15 to 20 people wearing RAB uniforms entered the House No. 8 at Dhanmondi at...
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