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DU White Panel teachers demand arrest of Prof Zeenat Huda

2025-03-24 00:00:00

BNP-Jamaat-affiliated teachers' organisation Sada Dal (White Panel) of Dhaka University (DU) has demanded the trial of DU Sociology Department teacher Dr. Zeenat Huda, former general secretary of Dhaka University Teachers' Association, reports UNB.The demand came in a statement signed by...

OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance for AI partnerships

2025-03-24 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 23 (Reuters): OpenAI and Meta Platforms have held separate discussions with India's Reliance Industries over potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in the country, technology news website The Information reported on Saturday.A possibility being discussed...

UK to cut govt costs by 15pc

2025-03-24 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 23 (AFP): UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday she plans to cut the costs of running government by 15 per cent within four years, as she grapples with strained public finances.Her comments came ahead of her crucial...

Yamaha Hosts Iftar Meet-up

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Popular motorcycle brand Yamaha recently organised the 'Yamaha Iftar Meet-up' across the country, drawing over 10,000 customers. The grandest event took place at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, where more than 700 Yamaha customers attended. Subrata Ranjan Das, Deputy Managing...

500TH MEETING OF DESCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD

2025-03-24 00:00:00

The 500th meeting of the DESCO Board was held on Sunday at SCADA Centre in Dhaka. The meeting began with Chairman of the DESCO Board, Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, presenting floral greetings and commemorative crests to all Board members on the...

EBL SIGNS BANCASSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH PIONEER INSURANCE

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Eastern Bank signed an agreement on bancassurance with Pioneer Insurance Company Limited. Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, and Syed Shahriyar Ahsan, CEO of Pioneer Insurance, signed the agreement at the bank's head office in Dhaka on...

Govt appoints administrator to BCCCI

2025-03-24 00:00:00

The government has appointed an administrator to the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI), says a statement. Mst. Nargis Murshida, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, took charge of the BCCCI on Sunday, according to an order by the...

Midland Bank elects new chairman

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Ahsan Khan Chowdhury has been elected as chairman of Midland Bank, said a press release. The decision was made at the bank's 165th meeting of the board of directors last Thursday.Mr. Chowdhury is one of the sponsor directors and a...

Munshiganj's potato farmers grapple with low prices despite bumper harvest

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Munshiganj, Mar 23 (UNB): Despite achieving a bumper potato harvest this year, farmers in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district are facing severe financial losses due to low market prices. The situation has left many growers worried, particularly as storage constraints...

Stocks plunge as market sees widespread sell-offs

FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Stocks closed in the red on Sunday as there were widespread sell-offs across the sectors during the trading session. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw erosion of 18.34 points to settle at 5,183.Dhaka stocks plunged as...

Regulator must offer benefits for IPOs of multinational firms: Rupali Chowdhury

FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00

The equity market lacks incentives to attract multinational companies, said the chief of the association of listed companies. "There is a dearth of good companies in the equity market. The government should provide policy support and tax incentives to inspire...

Submarine Cable Company slashes internet bandwidth prices by 10pc

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Internet prices across the board are likely to drop after the Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company (BSCC) announced a 10 per cent reduction in the cost of all types of internet bandwidth, reports bdnews24.com.The decision was made at a BSCC board...

Spot LNG prices remain near three-month low amid ample supply

2025-03-24 00:00:00

LONDON, March 23 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose slightly last week but remained close to a three-month low amid ample supply and mild weather forecasts.The average LNG price for May delivery into north-east Asia LNG-AS was...

Bangladesh Investment Summit begins April 7

FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Satellite internet service Starlink will be used on a trial basis during the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 scheduled to be held in the next month, said BIDA Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday."We'll use Starlink on April 9 as...

ASEAN countries urged to increase imports from Bangladesh

FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00

ASEAN diplomats visited ICC Bangladesh and held a meeting with ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman and Vice Presidents A.K. Azad and Naser Ezaz Bijoy recently. Mr. Rahman thanked the diplomats for giving the opportunity to brief them about the global...

Iran unveils missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

2025-03-24 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Mar 23 (AFP): Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby "enemy bases, vessels, and assets", state media reported Saturday.The weapons were deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser...

US withdraws bounties on senior Taliban men

2025-03-24 00:00:00

KABUL, Mar 23 (AP): The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan's former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul said Sunday.Sirajuddin Haqqani, who...

Efforts to bring Ukraine war 'under control': Trump

2025-03-24 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 23 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are "somewhat under control.""Rational discussions" and having good relationships with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky...

Canada set to hold snap elections

2025-03-24 00:00:00

OTTAWA, Mar 23 (AFP): Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney was set to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald Trump's United States.The former central banker...

Hamas to be flexible for Gaza deal

2025-03-24 00:00:00

CAIRO, Mar 23 (TASS/AFP/AP): Hamas is ready to demonstrate all the required flexibility to reach an agreement on the comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the pullout of the Israeli military from there, representatives of the Palestinian movement said...

Istanbul mayor held, charged with graft

2025-03-24 00:00:00

ISTANBUL, Mar 23 (BBC): The main rival to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been formally arrested and charged with corruption.Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of the Turkish city of Istanbul, is expected to be selected as the opposition Republican People's...

New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series

2025-03-24 00:00:00

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Mar 23 (AFP): New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series.The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6...

Ex-nat'l cricketer Salim Shaheed named as chairman of CWAB

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Former national cricketer and match referee Salim Shaheed has been elected as the convener of the 13-member ad-hoc committee of the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) on Sunday, reports UNB.He replaced former national captain, BCB director and parliament member...

Shakib disappointed over BCB's silence following ODI snub

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expressed frustration over the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) lack of communication regarding his omission from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy squad, according to Pakistani Television channel Geo Tv.Shakib, who has an impressive...

Kishan ton powers Hyderabad to big win over Rajasthan

2025-03-24 00:00:00

HYDERABAD, India, Mar 23 (AFP): Top-order batter Ishan Kishan hammered his first century in the Indian Premier League on Sunday as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 286-6 and a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals.Hyderabad were invited to bat...

Swimmer Rafiqul reaches Chandpur after covering 400-km in 19-day river journey

2025-03-24 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Mar 22 (UNB): Rafiqul Islam, an adventurous swimmer from Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila, reached Chandpur's Molhead on Saturday, marking the 19th day of his mission to swim from the border region of Jhunkarchar in Kurigram to the Bay of Bengal.Rafiqul,...

One killed over land dispute in Satkhira

2025-03-24 00:00:00

SATKHIRA, Mar 23 (BSS): A physically challenged man was killed allegedly by his brothers and nephews over a land dispute in Pakhimara Kheyaghat area under Shyamnagar upazila of the district on Sunday.The victim was identified as Quader Morol, 65, son...

Man stabbed to death by son in Chuadanga

2025-03-24 00:00:00

CHUADANGA, Mar 23 (UNB): A 53-year-old man was killed by his son in Chuadanga following a dispute over a mobile phone.The incident took place at around 7:45pm on Saturday in Palashpara, Chuadanga municipality.The deceased Dodul Hossain, 53, an Italy expatriate,...

Reforms a must for economy to rebound

2025-03-24 00:00:00

I write to express my deep concern over the existing economic challenges and the urgent need for transparent reforms in the country. Developments ranging from the interim government's vigorous efforts to recover stolen assets and restore investor confidence to critical...

Counterfeit goods — a threat to RMG sector

2025-03-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh's textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing a growing threat from counterfeit and substandard imported goods. Despite being the world's second-largest garment exporter, local manufacturers are struggling against the influx of fake branded clothing and imitation fabrics,...