BRUSSELS, Mar 11 (AFP): The EU will Tuesday open the way for member states to set up migrant return centres outside the bloc, in a highly contentious move following pressure from governments to facilitate deportations. The European Commission is to...
MANILA, Mar 11 (Reuters): Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was served an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court on his arrival at Manila's main airport on Tuesday, the government said.The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation...
JEDDAH, Mar 11 (AFP): Ukraine said talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia began "very constructively" on Tuesday, with a partial ceasefire with Russia on the table hours after Kyiv conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow in three...
Rupali Bank PLC held a Business Review Meeting 2025 at its Head Office in Dhaka on Tuesday, with the participation of branch managers under Dhaka North Divisional Office. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam was present as...
Dhaka Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on bancassurance with Shanta Life Insurance recently. Under this agreement, the bank will offer insurance policies of Shanta Life Insurance through its distribution channels. Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director & CEO of...
Southeast Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sheba Holdings Ltd recently. Under this agreement, customers of Sheba Holdings will avail of home loans from Southeast Bank at concessional and competitive interest rates and with other benefits. Masum Uddin...
MTB Foundation distributed bicycles to underprivileged yet meritorious female students in Pabna and Ishwardi under its 'Swapno Sarathi' (The Dream Chariot) programme, marking International Women's Day 2025. The initiative, driven by the motto "School-e-jete durotto jeno badha na hoy" (Distance...
U.S. retail investors are growing increasingly uneasy about a plummet in the stock market, asking for more investment advice, questioning whether to buy the dip and looking for safer havens, strategists and wealth advisors said, reports Reuters.Investor fears that Donald...
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has launched three new models of the state-of-the-art soundbars with advanced features in the market. The WSB1801, WSB1802 and WSB200 models of the Chorus brand soundbars, made with a combination of high-efficient sound quality, premium design...
Syngenta Bangladesh has launched a new initiative, 'SheShines', under its Sustainability Programme, aimed at empowering rural women by enhancing their skills, financial independence, and roles within the agricultural value chain.The 'SheShines' was inaugurated by Hedayet Ullah, Managing Director of Syngenta...
The government is funding an innovative project aimed at revolutionising the traditional drying process for fish, fruits and vegetables, enhancing quality and maintaining hygiene and efficiency in the preservation process, officials said, reports UNB.They said the project, titled 'Solar Brilliance:...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Unfair competition among insurance companies and issues of non-compliance of some entities are major barriers to the healthy growth of insurance penetration in Bangladesh, said Sayeed Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA)."We will talk to policymakers to stop...
SAIFUNNAHAR SUMI | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Disaster insurance can save small farmers from financial losses rendered by adverse weather events if it is coupled with actions taken before they strike to minimize harm, according to recent studies. Losses in small to medium-sized crises are often overlooked...
ZEEHAD AL SHEIKH | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
In today's fast-moving digital age, with constant notifications from the phones and infinite minutes of scrolling through brain rot reels - it's so much easier than before to get distracted. Sometimes, we do not even realize how much time we...
TAPOSHI TAHIYATUL TAZRI | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Ramadan in Bangladesh often coincides with the scorching summer heat, with temperatures soaring above 35°C (95°F) sometimes. The air is heavy with humidity, making even the simplest outdoor chores feel like a marathon. Streets are bustling during suhoor (pre-dawn) and...
The Annual Risk Conference-2025 of Trust Bank PLC was held at a hotel in Cox's Bazar recently. Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank, along with senior officials of head office and all branch managers attended the conference.
Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated the International Women's Day-2025. On the occasion, a meeting was held at the bank's head office recently. Women branch managers, executives and officers of the bank participated in the programme. Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of...
The government has awarded a contract to a Chinese firm for the expansion of Mongla port facilities.At a meeting on Monday, the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase approved a number of proposals, including the contract to a Chinese firm,...
The Advisory Committee on Reforms to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to submit its second interim report next month, according to a member of the committee, reports UNB. "This time the report will be on the automation...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
Apparel export to the United States, the single-largest market for made-in-Bangladesh clothing, bounced back strongly as January saw a growth of over 45 per cent.Bangladesh bagged US$799.65 million last January from readymade-garment exports to the US market, marking a 45.9-percent...
The second round of Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) football begins today (Wednesday) with two matches are billed at two separate venues in the capital, reports BSS. BFF Elite Football Academy will take on Wari Club at Fortis ground...
WELLINGTON, Mar 11 (AFP): Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil when they meet Pakistan in a five-game T20 series, leading a squad named Tuesday missing several key players because of the IPL.Bracewell starred...
MELBOURNE, Mar 11 (AFP): Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced Tuesday.The match, from March 11-15, will commemorate the first ever Test, played...
Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells "three-peat" campaign on track with a pristine 6-2 6-4 win against Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Monday, as a crowd of Americans fed off the home fans to reach the final...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Mar 11 (Reuters): Al-Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win...
Bangladesh U-19 eam is set to tour Sri Lanka during the months of April-May for a Youth ODI series, report agencies.Sri Lanka U-19 and Bangladesh U-19 will take on each other in a six-match Youth ODI series from April 26...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
GOPALGANJ, Mar 11: Farmers of Jalalabad Union under Sadar upazila in the district have become highly benefitted from coriander cultivation this year.According to local market survey, coriander is selling at Tk 3,500 to Tk 4,000 per maund (40kg.) at local...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-03-12 00:00:00
SYLHET, Mar 11: Inhabitants of vast areas have been in much trouble due obstacles put by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in border protection work along the Surma and Kushiyara riverbanks on the Bangladesh side in Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet...
Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in Bangladesh, disproportionately affecting women. A recent report by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) reveals that nearly half of all households in Bangladesh struggle with food insecurity, exposing millions...
Modern society emphasises providing women with equal rights, yet the reality remains unsatisfactory. Every day, women fall victim to harassment and humiliation in various settings, particularly in public spaces, workplaces, and public transport.Ensuring a safe travel environment for women has...
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