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Brokers, issuers in limbo as securities regulator remains non-functional

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

The securities regulator has been unable to function for nearly two weeks in absence of three key members -- two commissioners and chairman - keeping issuers and other stakeholders in limbo. Orders on issues that require approval of the commission...

Bagerhat road crash kills two

2024-08-19 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, Aug 18 (UNB): Two youths died as the motorbike overturned on Dhaka-Khulna Highway in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat on Sunday.Deceased Rana Sheikh, 25, son of Liakat Sheikh, and Amit Sardar, 24, son of Raja Sardar, were residents of Mejhora...

Miscreants torch trader's house three times in Lalmonirhat

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Aug 18: Miscreants set fire on houses of a trader three times at Boraibari village of Palashi union under Aditmari upazilla of Lalmonirhat district.According to the house owner and local sources, some miscreants set fire on the straw bunch...

Birth anniversary of Mirza Ahmed Ispahani observed

2024-08-19 00:00:00

The 126th birth anniversary of Mirza Ahmed Ispahani, the founding chairman of M M Ispahani Ltd was observed at the premises of Mirza Ahmed Ispahani High School recently. Late Mirza Ahmed Ispahani was the grand father of Mr. Mirza Salman...

Stones lifted illegally from Sadapathar, Jafflong tourist sites

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

SYLHET, Aug 18: Organised gangs of miscreants have lifted valuable stones illegally from tourist spots at Sadapathar and Jafflong in the district during the troublesome situation in the country.Locals said miscreants and political goons are active in taking away stones...

Commodity prices prohibitive again in Rajshahi

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

Fresh price surge has turned markets a little bit unstable again though essential commodities got seemingly somewhat cheaper early this month following monitoring by the students. Students intervened as prices went exorbitantly up on the pretext of low supply in...

Turkey battles forest fires for third day

2024-08-19 00:00:00

IZMIR, Aug 18 (AFP): Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey's Aegean city of Izmir for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people in nearby villages had to be evacuated.Firefighters...

Ukraine repels Russian missile attack on Kyiv

2024-08-19 00:00:00

KYIV, Aug 18 (AFP): Ukrainian forces said they thwarted a Russian missile attack on the capital Kyiv where air raid sirens sounded before dawn on Sunday."This is the third ballistic missile attack on the capital in August with a clear...

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn as PM

2024-08-19 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Aug 18 (Reuters): Paetongtarn Shinawatra was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Sunday, two days after parliament elected her, paving the way for her to form a cabinet in the coming weeks.Paetongtarn, 37, becomes Thailand's youngest prime...

Businesses, rights defenders decry

2024-08-19 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (AFP): Pakistan's government is throttling the internet and social media while it tests new controls to crush dissent, activists and business leaders say, putting the country's economic recovery at risk.Internet networks have been up to 40 percent...

Harris bets US ready for first Black woman president

2024-08-19 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (AFP): Is America ready to elect a Black woman as its president? Vice President Kamala Harris, who will be officially confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in Chicago next week, is betting that it is."In my...

British Foreign Office official quits over Israel arms sales

2024-08-19 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 18 (BBC): A British Foreign Office official who worked on counter terrorism has resigned in protest at arms sales to Israel, saying the UK government "may be complicit in war crimes".Mark Smith wrote to colleagues on Friday, saying...

Hamas rejects US 'diktats'

2024-08-19 00:00:00

GAZA, Aug 18 (AFP/AP): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Sunday as mediators seek to cement a Gaza ceasefire deal, while a senior Hamas official dismissed "American diktats" in negotiations.Making his ninth trip to the...

South Africa defeat Windies to maintain 25-yr Test series grip

2024-08-19 00:00:00

PROVIDENCE, Guyana, Aug 18 (AFP): South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side.Set a challenging target of 263...

Sinner, Swiatek survive challenges from Cincinnati qualifiers

2024-08-19 00:00:00

CINCINNATI, Aug 18 (AFP): World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from...

Lewandowski double as Barca fight back to beat Valencia

2024-08-19 00:00:00

VALENCIA, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters): Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.Barca were dominated by their hosts early in the match and fell...

Govt to build Bangladesh's 1st sports institute, says Sports Adviser Asif

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Bangladesh is set to construct its first-ever Sports Institute, focusing on high performance and overall success in sports, reports UNB.This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aims to enhance athletes' physical and mental capabilities, improve sports strategies...

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test moved from Karachi to Rawalpindi

2024-08-19 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (Geo Tv): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the second Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing renovations and up gradation work at the National Stadium."Given that...

Preparedness for prevention of Mpox

2024-08-19 00:00:00

The global alert regarding the spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), particularly in several African countries, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of vigilance and preparedness in safeguarding public health. With the virus potentially spreading beyond...

Asset declaration and accountability of govt. employees

2024-08-19 00:00:00

In July, the High Court directed government employees and their family members to strictly adhere to the rules concerning the declaration and filing of assets. The court emphasised that Rule 13 of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1979, must be...

Not committing mistakes set for correction

Neil Ray | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

The ugly incidents that happened on August 15 in areas around the now torched Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Road No. 32, Dhanmondi have prompted one of the coordinators of the anti-discrimination movement to condemn those in unequivocal terms. Three other...

Preparation against mpox

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

Considering the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African nations, the WHO Director-General (DG), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on August 14 declared that it was a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The...

Need for child-friendly legal provisions

2024-08-19 00:00:00

The recent statement by UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children, Najat Maalla M'jid serves as a stark reminder of the need to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth in legal procedure. As Bangladesh is navigating a period of...

Cyber space, cyber security and cyber crime

Muhammad Zamir | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

It has surfaced in the media that efforts are underway once again to complete drafting towards ensuring adoption of a Cybercrime Treaty by the United Nations. It is expected that such a Treaty will be adopted by the UN General...

Nation building: the role of institutions in Bangladesh

Ishrat Hossain | 2024-08-19 00:00:00

To build a viable nation from a fractured society, the process of institution building is of urgent priority. Nothing else would play a more vital role in the long-term sustainability of the nation. In a transparent and participatory society, these...

Minu urges legal action for any unlawful activities by party members

2024-08-18 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 17 (UNB): Mizanur Rahman Minu, an adviser to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and former lawmaker for Rajshahi-2 has called for the legal action agaisnt BNP leaders or activists involved in unlawful activities, including extortion and land grabbing.He emphasised...

Case filed against former state minister Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury

2024-08-18 00:00:00

DINAJPUR, August 17 (UNB): A case has been filed at Bochaganj Police Station against Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, the former MP of Dinajpur-2 constituency and ex-State Minister for Shipping, along with 24 leaders and activists, and 75 unnamed accused related to...

Case filed against 71 AL leaders and workers in Rajshahi

2024-08-18 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 17 (BSS): A case has been lodged against 71 local unit leaders and workers of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) on charges of vandalism, looting and gunshots here on Saturday.Rabiul Alam Milu, general secretary of Boalia Thana unit of...

Case filed against 119 including two ex-MPs

2024-08-18 00:00:00

SAVAR, Aug 17 (BSS): A murder case has been filed against 119 people, including two former Members of Parliament (MPs), in connection with the death of a class 10 student in Savar during anti-discrimination student movement on August 05.The two...

Netherlands PM extends best wishes to Chief Adviser

2024-08-18 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) of the Netherlands Dick Schoof has written to interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and said he looks forward to supporting the Prof Yunus-led interim government and further deepening cooperation between the two countries, reports UNB.The...