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Chambers deplore economic cost of political unrest

JASIM UDDIN HAROON & ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Leading trade-promotion organisations deplore that the prolonged political impasse over polls is weighing on trade and economy, thus undermining Bangladesh's unfolding economic prospects.According to them, the blockade programmes are disrupting the supply chains largely by way of affecting movement of...

Weather (2023-11-15)

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature in...

Fisheries Ministry gets 779 water bodies to boost fish production

2023-11-15 00:00:00

The Land Ministry has initiated the transfer of 779 water bodies (ponds) (Jal-Mahal) in Sirajganj and Pabna districts to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to enhance fish production, reports UNB.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two...

Eduko Pathways to host online US edn session Dec 5

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Eduko Pathways Bangladesh will host an online US Education session for all Bangladeshi students on December 05.Officials of 16 Top US universities, including state-owned public universities, will talk with the students online on their aspirations of pursuing higher education in...

Six dorms, research centre opened at JU

JU CORRESPONDENT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated six newly-built residential halls and the previously constructed Wazed Mia Science Research Centre at Jahangirnagar University (JU) The six residential halls were constructed spending Tk4500 million (Tk450 crore) under 'The Further Development Project'.The ten-story...

HC seeks list of Karnaphuli land grabbers

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

The High Court issued an order on Tuesday mandating concerned authorities to identify the primary boundaries of the Karnaphuli River in Anwara, Patia, Karnaphuli, and Boalkhali upazilas of Chattogram. A specialized team has been directed to conduct relevant surveys and...

BSMRAAU Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal ASM Fakhrul Islam presiding over the 12th Syndicate meeting -

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU) Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal ASM Fakhrul Islam presiding over the 12th Syndicate meeting of the university at its conference room on Tuesday

PM gives away National Film Award to 33 winners

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday distributed the National Film Award 2022 among the 33 winners under 27 categories in recognition of their contributions to the film industry, reports UNB.The award giving ceremony was held in the evening at...

DNCC to take action against illegal shop owners

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to take action against illegal shop owners in different markets under it, Mayor Md Atiqul Islam said on Tuesday.There are a large number of illegal shops in different markets including Karwanbazar, Mohammadpur...

Aman placed on five-day fresh remand

2023-11-15 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) joint general secretary Aman Ullah Aman on five-day fresh remand in a case lodged over murder of police constable Amirul Islam Pervej on October 28, reports BSS.The same court on...

Bangladesh reports 154 arson attacks in 17 days of political unrest

2023-11-15 00:00:00

As many as 154 incidents of arson attacks have occurred across Bangladesh in the 17 days of strikes and blockades called by the BNP and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami as part of their anti-government movement. At least 135 of the incidents...

Amir Hosain Amu addressing a peace rally

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Awami League Standing Committee Member and 14-Party Alliance coordinator Amir Hosain Amu addressing a peace rally, protesting against arson attacks and anarchy by BNP-Jamaat, organised by the alliance at Kamrangirchar in the city on Tuesday — Focus Bangla

SC commutes Shamsul's jail till death to 10 years

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday commuted the punishment of Shamsul Haque of Jamalpur to 10 years in jail from his 'jail terms until death' awarded by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on charge of committing...

We're open to dialogue, but need to consider with whom: Momen

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Tuesday that the government has no problem with dialogue, but needs to consider with whom it will do so."We will do everything to uphold democratic values and if that requires dialogue, we...

BNP itself locked its central office: DMP

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman on Tuesday said BNP itself locked its central office in the capital's Nayapaltan, reports UNB."If BNP leaders want, they can carry out their activities in the office and there is no bar from...

BNP made people hostage of their evil politics: Hasan

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP has made hostage common people to pursue their evil politics, reports BSS.He told the journalists at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn...

Four people stabbed at Louisiana varsity

2023-11-15 00:00:00

RUSTON, Nov 14 (AP): Four women were stabbed Monday morning on the campus of Louisiana Tech University in the north Louisiana city of Ruston in what university officials and local police said appeared to be a random attack by a...

Russian wheat export prices up

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Russian wheat export prices have risen for the second week in a row as global markets strengthened slightly, but shipments have yet to pick up significantly, reports Reuters.The price of 12.5 per cent protein Russian wheat scheduled for free-on-board (FOB)...

US man accused of killing wife, her parents

2023-11-15 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, Nov 14 (AP): A Los Angeles man was charged Monday with murder for allegedly killing his wife and her parents, then stuffing dismembered body parts into a trash bag, prosecutors announced Monday.Samuel Haskell, 35, was charged with three...

European stocks up as traders await US inflation data

2023-11-15 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters): European stocks rose on Tuesday as global markets awaited U.S. inflation data later in the session, which could provide an indication of whether global interest rates start to fall.At 0940 GMT, the MSCI World Equity index...

Most major Gulf markets gain on oil, look to US inflation data

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Most major Gulf stock markets rose in early trade on rising oil prices and ahead of a key U.S. inflation report that could heavily influence the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, report Reuters.Monetary policy in the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Global stocks hamstrung by inflation, interest rate worries

2023-11-15 00:00:00

LONDON/NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters): Global stocks traded in a narrow range on Monday as the market focused on U.S. inflation data for more clues on whether global interest rates really have peaked.After two weeks of gains, MSCI's gauge of...

US bond investors with mild recession concerns on the rise: BofA

2023-11-15 00:00:00

U.S. corporate bond investors were focusing on companies deemed best able to withstand an economic downturn, according to a November survey by Bank of America which found 59 per cent of those surveyed listing a potential mild recession as their...

Nasdaq Dubai facilitates listing of DP World's $1.5bn green sukuk

2023-11-15 00:00:00

RIYADH, Nov 14 (Arab News): International financial exchange Nasdaq Dubai hosted the listing of a $1.5 billion green sukuk by logistics monolith DP World, according to a press statement. The Dubai-based stock exchange said that dually listed sukuk issuance proceeds...

First Security Islami Bank inaugurated Uttara Model Town Branch

2023-11-15 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank inaugurated its Uttara Model Town Branch at Uttara in the capital on Tuesday. Syed Waseque Md Ali, managing director of the bank, inaugurated the branch. Additional managing directors Abdul Aziz and Muhammad Mustafa Khair were also...

Southeast Bank signed MOU with Rupali Life Insurance

2023-11-15 00:00:00

Southeast Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rupali Life Insurance Company Limited at the bank's head office in the capital recently. Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of Southeast Bank, and Md Golam Kibria, managing director and CEO...

BRAC Bank presented its financial achievements and operations

2023-11-15 00:00:00

BRAC Bank presented its financial achievements and operations for the third quarter of 2023 at a virtual earnings disclosure event recently. Selim R. F. Hussain, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank, alongside other top officials, attended the event.

ACI to form joint venture with UK firm

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), one of largest business conglomerates in Bangladesh, is going to form a joint venture with London-based biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits Topco.The name of the proposed joint venture will be "Pladis ACI Bangladesh" where ACI will invest...

DSE seeks authority to review IPO applications

FE REPORT | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) seeks authority to review applications of initial public offerings (IPO) so that it can ensure quality listings in order to boost investors' confidence. Once the stock exchanges had the opportunity to examine IPO applications and...

Deep in loss in FY23, automakers don't hope for quick recovery

FARHAN FARDAUS | 2023-11-15 00:00:00

Automakers have been sailing through an economy where the wind is blowing against them, with no sign of weakening. Representatives from all the four listed companies said restriction on imports, dollar shortage and inflation had shrunk the scope of business...