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The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Chattogram Branch Council, held a daylong conference

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICMAB Conference The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Chattogram Branch Council, held a daylong conference on 'Present Scenario of Bangladesh Economy & Ways to Become A Trillion Dollar Economy' at a hotel in Chattogram on Friday....

Union Bank adds 'PLC' to its name, replacing 'Ltd'

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Union Bank Limited, a Shariah-based bank, has been renamed Union Bank PLC, says a press release. Bangladesh Bank has granted the approval for the change in the registered name of the bank, according to a circular of the central bank,...

BGMEA supports Simon Project

2023-12-03 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced its support for the Simon Project, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the Simon Institute based in London, UK.The Simon Project, jointly funded by Associated British Foods and the German Development...

Green Delta Insurance emerged as the winner in four categories at the 4th Emerging Asia Insurance

2023-12-03 00:00:00

GREEN DELTA WINS EMERGING ASIA INSURANCE AWARDS Green Delta Insurance emerged as the winner in four categories at the 4th Emerging Asia Insurance Awards 2023 organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce recently. The categories include 'Best General Insurance Company-Bangladesh',...

ICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADR: Review of ICC

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICCB workshop on Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADRICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Settlement of Documentary Credit Disputes through ADR: Review of ICC Arbitration & DOCDEX Cases' on Saturday. ICC Bangladesh Vice President & CEO of Standard...

Asia spot LNG prices fall to 7-week low on tepid demand

2023-12-03 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week to a 7-week low despite cold weather, as demand remains muted and global supply conditions ease after recent maintenance and geopolitical tensions.The average LNG price for...

US issues fresh sanctions over shipment of Russian oil above price cap

2023-12-03 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters): The United States on Friday imposed additional sanctions related to the price cap on Russian oil, targeting three entities and three oil tankers as Washington seeks to close loopholes in the mechanism designed to punish Moscow...

Record gold prices add to post-festival lull in India demand

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Physical gold dealers in India were forced to offer steeper discounts this week as record high prices accelerated a post-festival slowdown in demand, with the rise in local prices hurting activity in other Asian hubs as well, reports Reuters.Indian dealers...

Philippines allows import of 21,000 tonnes of onions

2023-12-03 00:00:00

MANILA, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Philippines' farm ministry said on Friday it will issue permits allowing the private sector to import as much as 21,000 tonnes of fresh onions to prevent prices from rising.The ministry said imports will ensure ample...

US lays out plan at COP 28 to slash methane from oil and gas

2023-12-03 00:00:00

DUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Biden administration on Saturday unveiled final rules aimed at cracking down on US oil and gas industry releases of methane, part of a global plan to rein in emissions that contribute to climate change.The rules,...

Marufa, Rabeya named in WPL auction list

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Women's team cricketers Marufa Akter and Rabeya Khan have registered their name in the Women's Premier League (WPL) draft, report agencies. The The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday that 165 players registered for...

NZ's captain Southee refuses to blame WC fatigue for BD Test loss

2023-12-03 00:00:00

SYLHET, Bangladesh, Dec 02 (AFP): New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in India for his side's defeat in the first Test of a two-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet...

We had belief that we would win this Test: Tigers’ captain Shanto

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the interim Test skipper, said his team had the belief that they could beat New Zealand following a 150-run win on Saturday which gave Bangladesh their maiden Test win against New Zealand at home, reports Cricbuzz. The...

Khulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Chairman of Mongla Port Authority Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali

2023-12-03 00:00:00

73rd founding anniversary of the Mongla PortKhulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and Chairman of Mongla Port Authority Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali release balloons at a programme marking the 73rd founding anniversary of the Mongla Port on Friday.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB)

2023-12-03 00:00:00

ICAB and Apollo Hospitals Group-India sign MoUA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and the Apollo Hospitals Group-India, at CA Bhaban in the city. Shubhashish Bose, CEO of ICAB, and...

Kale Logistics official meets SCB Chairman

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Chairman of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) Md Rezaul Karim held a meeting with Mr. Krrish, Assistant Vice President of Kale Logistics Solutions Private Limited, Maharashtra, India, at the SCB conference room on Thursday. They discussed single-window solution for the...

The renovated Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal was inaugurated

2023-12-03 00:00:00

BERGER RENOVATES BALAKA EXECUTIVE LOUNGE AT AIRPORT The renovated Balaka Executive Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal was inaugurated on Thursday. Berger Design Studio, the avant-garde arm of Berger Paints, has revamped the sprawling 10,000-square-foot Balaka Executive Lounge on...

US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits

2023-12-03 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters): The Biden administration on Friday issued-long awaited guidance that will limit Chinese content in batteries eligible for electric vehicle tax credits starting next year.In a win for automakers, the US Treasury will temporarily exempt some trace...

News in Brief -2023-12-03)

2023-12-03 00:00:00

KCC distributes sewing machines among distressed womenKHULNA, Dec 2, 2023 (BSS): Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque on Saturday distributed 97 electric sewing machines among 97 distressed women as the chief guest. Aiming for Socio-Economic Development, the...

Rangpur farmers eye bumper Aman yield

2023-12-03 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Dec02 (BSS): Farmers are expecting a bumper production of Aman rice this season as harvest of the major cereal crop continues in full swing with excellent yield rate making them happy in Rangpur agriculture region.Officials of the Department of...

A worker busy making blanket at Goshaibari in Dhunat upazila

2023-12-03 00:00:00

A worker busy making blanket at Goshaibari in Dhunat upazila of Bogura district as winter has set in. The photo was taken on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Trader crushed under train in B'baria

2023-12-03 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, Dec 02 (UNB): A cloth trader was crushed under the wheels of a train at Shimrail Kandi area in Brahmanbaria district on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Md Kabir Alam, 32, a resident of Nasirnagar upazila's Gujiakhail village.Sub-inspector Md...

Madrasha student killed in Ctg road accident

2023-12-03 00:00:00

MIRSARAI, Dec 02 (UNB): A 6-year-old madrasha student was killed and another injured as a pickup van hit an auto-rickshaw carrying them at South Maghadia Ghona in Mirsharai upazila of Chattogram on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Arifa, daughter...

Woman, son burnt in Narayanganj fire

2023-12-03 00:00:00

NARAYANGANJ, Dec 02 (UNB): A woman and her son sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in their house from gas leakage at the Nitaiganj Mollapara area in Narayanganj's Sadar upazila on Saturday.The injured were identified as Sima Begum,...

GO-NGO collaboration to expedite development activities

2023-12-03 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Dec 02 (BSS): Close collaborations between the government and non-government organisations (GO-NGO) can be the effective means of successful implementation of grassroots level development activities.Simultaneously, the role of NGOs is very important towards the successful implementation of the government's...

Prospects dreary for vegetables in Jashore

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2023-12-03 00:00:00

BENAOLE, Dec 02: Vegetable farmers in six districts of Jashore agricultural region have seen their hopes shuttered this winter season for various factors, including absence of heavy rainfall, storms, widespread attack of insects and outbreak of diseases.Still now the farmers...

Nuts, bolts removed from Cox's Bazar-Ctg rail track

2023-12-03 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTCOX'S BAZAR, Dec 02: Miscreants removed nuts and bolts of the railway line on the Cox's Bazar-Chattogram route which delayed the Cox's Bazar Express train's journey for half an hour on Saturday.The incident occurred in Kahatia Para of Rashidnagar...

Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 151st branch at Chandraganj, Laxmipur; today (December 02, 2023).

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 151st branch at Chandraganj, Laxmipur; today (December 02, 2023). Managing Director and CEO of the Bank Mohammad Feroz Hossain inaugurates the branch as chief guest while Additional Managing Director of the Bank...

Mercantile Bank PLC. donated agricultural machineries a Abdullahpur in South Keraniganj, Dhaka today (Saturday, 02 December

2023-12-03 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank PLC. donated agricultural machineries a Abdullahpur in South Keraniganj, Dhaka today (Saturday, 02 December 2023). Five power tillers had been distributed to 5 Farmers of Keraniganj area from the special CSR fund of the Bank. M. Amanullah, Sponsor...

IFIC Bank PLC recently (26th November 2023) hosted "IFIC Bank Remittance Road Show 2023" at Bradford

2023-12-03 00:00:00

IFIC Bank PLC recently (26th November 2023) hosted "IFIC Bank Remittance Road Show 2023" at Bradford, United Kingdom, to increase the inflow of remittance to Bangladesh through legitimate banking channels. The occasion highlights swift, convenient and secure remittance delivery services...