NEW YORK, Mar 08 (Reuters): Morgan Stanley lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast for the United States on Friday, citing greater impact from tariffs and a still-tight labor market resulting in higher inflation."Earlier and broader tariffs should translate into softer...
ONE BANK HOLDS TRAINING ON 'PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING' ONE Bank PLC recently arranged a daylong training on 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism' at a hotel in Sylhet for the executives and officers of Branches and...
BRAC Bank in collaboration with VisionSpring will provide eye screenings to more than 46,000 people this year as part of its flagship CSR initiative, 'Aporajeyo Ami'.BRAC Bank is expanding the programme this year to include its head office staff and...
RUPALI BANK HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING IN SYLHET Rupali Bank PLC held a Business Review Meeting 2025 at the bank's Sylhet Divisional Office on Saturday, with the participation of branch managers under the Sylhet Divisional Office. Managing Director of the...
ROME, March 8 (Reuters): Global food commodity prices rose in February, driven by higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Friday.The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly...
BRAC Bank and Ispahani Group forge strategic partnershipBRAC Bank has forged a strategic partnership with Ispahani Group to provide exclusive banking solutions to accelerate the business growth of this leading corporate conglomerate. Mirza Shakir Ispahani, Managing Director of Ispahani Group;...
FE REPORTThe biennial election to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will be held on May 28.The apex trade body of the country's largest forex earning apparel sector will elect a new board of directors for 35 posts...
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The government's open market sale (OMS) of commodities like meat, milk and egg at rational rates has attracted hundreds of consumers across the country.The OMS started on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on March 02 while...
HOUSTON, March 8 (Reuters): Global coffee traders and roasters say they have slashed their purchases to minimal levels, as the industry reels from a steep surge in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept.At the US...
WASHINGTON, Mar 08 (Reuters): The US Federal Communications Commission on Friday said it would allow Starlink, a unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, to operate a direct-to-cell service with T-Mobile at higher power levels despite objections by rival companies.AT&T <T.N> and...
Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in women's empowerment, driven by a combination of government policies & activities, NGO initiatives, and the resilience of Bangladeshi women themselves. However, further efforts are needed to address remaining challenges and ensure full gender equality,...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
A local agro-processing company is set to expand its newly deployed women-led telemarketing team as part of its strategy to diversify export markets and increase revenues.PRAN-RFL, the country's largest agro-processor, has already employed 750 women in its Natore-based telemarketing unit....
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a ceremony to demonstrate and distribute improved fish drying technology amongst the Department of Fisheries in Chattogram on Saturday, reports UNB.This initiative aimed to enhance fish drying practices, ensuring better economic, health, and...
NEW YORK, March 7 (Reuters): Seesaw tariff announcements have unnerved Wall Street, as investors said flip-flopping moves by the Trump administration to roll back levies on trading partners were causing confusion rather than bringing relief.The S&P 500 is down 4.3...
COLOMBO, March 7 (Reuters): Sri Lanka and Japan signed agreements on Friday to restructure $2.5 billion worth of debt, completing two years of talks that will assist the island nation in getting back on its feet after a severe financial...
IFIC Bank Celebrates International Women's Day 2025 IFIC Bank celebrated International Women's Day 2025 at IFIC Tower in the capital on Thursday. Syed Mansur Mustafa, managing director of the bank, was present as chief guest and presided over the programme....
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Tension brewed at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) even before the departure of the previous chief and his team of commissioners. The commission led by Prof Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam enforced many decisions despite opposition from commission employees....
SYLHET, Mar 08 (UNB): Two people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a bus at Balaura in Sadar upazila of Sylhet district on Friday night.The deceased were identified as Rubel Ahmed, 18,...
OUR CORRESPONDENTRANGPUR, Mar 08: Farmers expect to reap a good harvest of maize in five districts under Rangpur agriculture region, as the crop has grown excellently due to favourable weather this season.According to sources, the farmers of the region are...
LALMONIRHAT, Mar 08 (UNB): Amid the rhythmic clatter of train wheels on steel tracks, Farida Akter confidently takes the helm, steering the locomotive with firm determination.Farida, the lone female locomotive master (LM) in Lalmonirhat Railway zone, has defied societal norms...
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COX'S BAZAR, Mar 08: A historic mosque in Cox's Bazar, which is believed to have been built during the Mughal era, stands conspicuously, catering to the interests of all enthusiasts, especially tour lovers. The structure, popularly known as Ghaibi Mosque...
Kazi Farhana | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
If you ask what women consider when applying for a job, safety is likely to be at the top of the list. Whether it's the safety of their commute or the security of their workplace, these concerns play a critical...
d Akther HossanSpeaking English fluently is a valuable skill that opens countless opportunities in today's world. Yet, for many, the journey to fluency feels daunting. The good thing is that mastering spoken English doesn't require perfection or hours of rigorous...
SOFIA NOOR RAFA | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
"Is gold digger a gender-biased terminology?" Facebook floods itself with descriptions that contradict the term's association with women and women only. The posts come with the argument of placing men on the fence of expectations. According to the posts, a...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday that Zimbabwe will arrive on their shores on April 15 to play a two-match Test series, report agencies.It will be Zimbabwe's first Test tour to Bangladesh in five years as they last...
BENGALURU, March 08 (Agencies): India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma's men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the...
NEW YORK, Mar 08 (BBC): Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, who died after contracting a rare virus, a New Mexico medical investigator has said.Hackman, 95, died at his Santa...
NEW YORK, Mar 08 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale US sanctions on Russia on Friday, days after pausing military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine, and he called on both countries to get on...
SEOUL, Mar 08 (AP): South Korea's impeached conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison on Saturday, a day after a Seoul court canceled his arrest to allow him to stand trial for rebellion without being detained.After walking out...
KABUL, Mar 08 (AP): The Taliban issued a message on International Women's Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the U.N. condemned ongoing employment and education bans.Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in...
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