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Gabba to be demolished after 2032 Olympic Games

2025-03-26 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Mar 25 (AFP): Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday as they confirmed the storied "Gabba" cricket ground would be demolished after the event.Queensland Premier David Crisafulli detailed a slew of...

Madrid making progress on Alexander-Arnold transfer

2025-03-26 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 25 (AFP): Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, according to reports on Tuesday.The defender has long been linked with a move to...

Zverev marches on in Miami, Osaka falls

2025-03-26 00:00:00

MIAMI GARDENS, United States, Mar 25 (AFP): Top seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to power into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Jordan Thompson.The German was 4-1 down in...

Tamim expresses gratitude in first public message after heart attack

2025-03-26 00:00:00

In his first public statement since suffering a heart attack during a domestic cricket match, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal on Tuesday thanked well-wishers, medical professionals, and the Almighty for helping him survive what he called an unexpected and life-altering...

Trump pushes claims to Greenland

2025-03-26 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 25 (Reuters): President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his suggestion that the US should take over Greenland as leaders from the semi-autonomous Danish territory criticised a planned trip there this week by a high-profile US...

Israeli fire kills five in south Syria

2025-03-26 00:00:00

DAMASCUS, Mar 25 (AFP): Authorities in southern Syria reported that Israeli bombardment on Tuesday killed at least five people in Daraa province, while Israel's military said it carried out a strike in response to incoming fire.The violence in the south,...

Turkey braces for further protests over arrest of Istanbul mayor

2025-03-26 00:00:00

ISTANBUL, Mar 25 (AFP): Seven journalists detained for covering the mass protests that have gripped Turkey were granted conditional release Tuesday as the nation braced for another day of unrest over the arrest of a top opposition figure.Vast crowds have...

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with journalist

2025-03-26 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 25 (Reuters): Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the US attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by...

US, Ukraine officials hold talks in Riyadh

2025-03-26 00:00:00

RIYADH, Mar 25 (AFP): Washington and Kyiv held brief talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced.US President Donald Trump is pushing for a...

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 23 overnight

2025-03-26 00:00:00

GAZA, Mar 25 (AP/AFP): Palestinian medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 people in the Gaza Strip overnight into Tuesday.The dead include three children and their parents, who were killed in a strike on their tent near the southern...

Standard Bank holds 408th Board Meeting

2025-03-26 00:00:00

The 408th Board Meeting of Shari'ah-based, Standard Bank PLC was held at the head office of the bank in Dhaka on Monday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Abdul Aziz presided over the meeting. It was attended by Vice...

ISLAMI BANK HOLDS BOARD MEETING -_

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Islami Bank Bangladesh held a meeting of the board of directors at Islami Bank Tower in Dhaka on Tuesday. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive committee; Md....

PRIME BANK SIGNS PAYROLL AGREEMENT WITH OSCAR BANGLA COMPANY

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Prime Bank has signed a payroll agreement with Oscar Bangla Company Limited at bank's corporate office in Dhaka recently. Under this agreement, the bank will secure an efficient payroll management system, ensuring timely salary transfer. Employees of the company will...

SOUTHEAST BANK HOSTS CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Southeast Bank Training Institute (SBTI) recently organised a capacity development programme to enhance marketing expertise on retail loan and credit card. This programme was aimed at enabling bank professionals to advance strategies and practical skills. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, managing...

For Musk's Starlink, India approval could unlock emerging markets

2025-03-26 00:00:00

BENGALURU, March 25 (Reuters): As Starlink nears regulatory approval in India for satellite broadband services, analysts say a victory there could pave a road into more emerging markets and boost the company's ambitions to add a million subscribers every year.There...

Sharp Industries comes under probe

FE REPORT | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

The stock market watchdog has decided to investigate the business operations of Sharp Industries PLC (formerly RN Spinning Mills Limited) over the past six years, suspecting irregularities in their merger process.A three-member probe committee has been formed with specific terms...

Eastern Bank gains record profit in 2024

FE REPORT | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

Eastern Bank reported a record profit of Tk 6.6 billion in 2024, driven by higher net interest income following the introduction of market-based interest rate and higher investment income.The private commercial bank posted a 7.76 percent growth in consolidated profit...

Market task force suggests removing prior investment requirement for IPO shares

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

The task force of the capital market has recommended omission of the minimum prior equity investment requirement for investors to apply for IPO shares. The suggestion given in a report submitted to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on...

Gold prices rise amid Trump tariff worries

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans for next week that could potentially boost inflation, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.4 per cent to $3,024.56 an ounce at 1331...

Dhaka Regency announces exclusive Eid offers

2025-03-26 00:00:00

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, Dhaka Regency is set to make the occasion even more memorable with a stunning array of exclusive celebrations. The hotel's offerings this year include exquisite dining experiences, luxurious stays, rejuvenating spa treatments, and irresistible gourmet delights, says...

Community Bank Bangladesh Holds its 62nd Board Meeting

2025-03-26 00:00:00

The 62nd Board meeting of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Police Headquarters on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Baharul Alam, Inspector General of Police, and Chairman of Community Bank. During the meeting important decisions were taken...

Is Social Media transforming content based on religion?

SAMIHA MAMUN | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

Social media influencers have substantially transformed content interaction patterns, affecting how people receive religious instruction. Religious content promoters with dual expertise in modern communication methods now reach global audiences through spiritual and lifestyle-driven content. Religious followers of numerous faiths communicate...

Handmade Eid cards: A trip to nostalgia

Anindeta Chowdhury | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

"If you open the cover page, there is a soothing 'tung-tang' sound that welcomes you with the Eid fragrance. It roamed around the world of my imagination, and I just wanted to buy that card. That 50 tk special Eid...

The indomitable spirit of the Bangladesh Army in the War of Independence

Md Ahsan Ul Hossain | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

Independence Day, observed on March 26, holds a special place in the heart of every Bangladeshi. It marks the day the nation began its journey toward freedom, breaking the chains of oppression and injustice. The Liberation War of 1971 was...

Grand narrative of July uprising

2025-03-26 00:00:00

The grand narrative of the July Revolution in Bangladesh is emancipation, signifying that the movement was fundamentally about freedom from oppression, repression, injustice, and political constraints. A grand narrative refers to a story that provides legitimacy to historical events. People...

AI driving a new era in business

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business world by streamlining operations, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences. AI-powered data analysis helps businesses track market trends, anticipate customer needs, and create targeted marketing strategies, ultimately increasing sales and customer satisfaction. By...

Strategic growth for thriving cottage industry

Wasi Ahmed | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

The country's cottage industry, recognised as the backbone of small entrepreneurs and rural employment, has long suffered due to various challenges, primarily stemming from a lack of structured data. Until recently, there was no comprehensive database detailing the sector, which...

Nation looks forward to a new dawn

2025-03-26 00:00:00

The peoples who wrested their freedom from the clutches of foreign occupation, more often than not, had to make supreme sacrifices. Carving the history of Bangladesh was no exception to this. The price it had to pay to win its...

America's 'Liberation Day' set to intensify global trade war

CAF Dowlah | 2025-03-26 00:00:00

A tariff-a tax on imports-may be a simple concept, but its impact is anything but. This much is known-tariffs distort economies, inflate consumer prices, disrupt global trade, stifle competition, and trigger retaliation from trading partners. They can be wielded as...

Transport operators won't listen to reason

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-03-25 12:00:00

This Eid-ul-Fitr is going to draw bigger homebound crowds at the bus and launch terminals, railway stations and airports. One of the reasons for this is that the government and private company employees, students and others will be enjoying longer...