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Food items distributed among poor

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Under the initiative of Janakallyan Nagorik Samaj (Public Welfare Civil Society) Eid commodities were distributed among a remarkable number of distressed, poor and helpless people at the premises of its Mirpur Office by Md. Nurul Islam Okil, Chairman of the...

Oil set to close week stable as investors mull path to Ukraine ceasefire

2025-03-15 00:00:00

LONDON, March 14 (Reuters): Oil prices were stable on Friday after a more than 1% loss in the previous session, as investors weighed the diminishing prospects of a quick end to the Ukraine war that could bring back more Russian...

Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

2025-03-15 00:00:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters): U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol imports from Europe, opening a new front in a global trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised recession...

Unusually slow sales ahead of Eid worry Chattogram's Khalifa Patti tailors

2025-03-15 00:00:00

With Eid around the corner, tailors at Chattogram's Khalifa Patti are working on large collections of the Indian outfit "parsi", along with their regular three-piece salwar kameez. But compared to other years, there seems to be less demand, reports bdnews24.com.Factory...

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January in blow to govt

2025-03-15 00:00:00

LONDON, March 14 (AFP): Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in January, official data showed Friday, piling more pressure on the Labour government ahead of its Spring Statement on the economy.Gross domestic product contracted 0.1 percent in the month after GDP rose...

CA visits Cox's Bazar International Airport construction site

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Cox's Bazar, Mar 14 (UNB): Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday visited the under-construction Cox's Bazar International Airport to inspect its progress.During the visit, he was briefed by officials of the Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh (CAAB) regarding the latest...

Bashir vows to distribute TCB cards to 10m beneficiaries over 6 months

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has vowed to establish social justice through completing the distribution process of the smart cards under the TCB to the deserved ten million beneficiaries after thorough scrutiny over the next four to six months, reports...

Mirra Andreeva returns a shot to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Mirra Andreeva returns a shot to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Thursday in Indian Wells, California. — AFP

Bumrah set to miss first few IPL 2025 games for MI

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the first few IPL 2025 matches for Mumbai Indians (MI) as he continues to recover from the back injury that has kept him out of action since January. It has been learnt that Bumrah...

Harry Brook banned from IPL for two years

2025-03-15 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Mar 14 (AFP): England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after he pulled out at the last minute to focus on international cricket, local media reported Friday.The 26-year-old, considered...

Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells semi-finals

2025-03-15 00:00:00

INDIAN WELLS, Mar 14 (AFP): Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off determined challenger Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP Masters.On another cold, blustery night in the California desert, Alcaraz...

Thai football body to sue former chief over finances

2025-03-15 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Mar 14 (AFP): Thailand's cash-strapped football association decided Friday to sue its ex-president -- a former national police chief -- over alleged financial mismanagement, his billionaire successor said.Football is enormously popular in Thailand, though fans' attention is mostly focused...

Dias back for Ronaldo-led Portugal against Denmark

2025-03-15 00:00:00

LISBON, Mar 14 (AFP): Ruben Dias has returned to the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portuguese squad for their upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Denmark. Manchester City defender Dias, 27, had been sidelined with a muscular injury picked up in Premier League action.Sporting...

Four more matches of Women's Hockey held

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Four more matches of the BRACK Bank Development Cup Women's Hockey held at two separate venues in the capital on Friday, reports BSS.In the day's first match, Jhenaidah district drubbed Rangpur district by 8-0 goals while Thakurgaon thrashed Cumilla district...

Sohel Rana emphasises properly implementing plans against India

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Midfielder Sohel Rana firmly said if they are able to implement their proper plans in the match, then they have chance to beat India, reports BSS."If we are able to implement the proper plans that the coaching staff are giving...

Fernandes sends Man Utd into Europa League quarters

2025-03-15 00:00:00

PARIS, Mar 14 (AFP): Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate.Rangers knocked out Jose Mourinho's...

Women's WC qualifiers to be played in Lahore from Apr 9 to 19

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Pakistan vs Ireland and Scotland vs West Indies will kick off the qualifying competition in Lahore on April 9 ahead of the women's One Day International (ODI) World Cup, which will be played in October this year in India. Bangladesh...

Trump's second term: The implications for others

Md. Toufique Hossain | 2025-03-15 00:00:00

The Trump presidency (2017-2021) dramatically changed American trade policy and international engagement, as it chose to go by the phrase 'America First'. This time also the Trump presidency has chosen to take the same path. It has disengaged itself from...

An opportunity we must not waste for reforms

Sarwar Jahan | 2025-03-15 00:00:00

After the July uprising, the students have given us a great opportunity to discuss the new aspects of the country. The interim government came to power after the uprising waged by the students and people. Therefore, this government is not...

Reflections by IG Chowdhury

Shahidul Islam | 2025-03-15 00:00:00

The book is a collection of events during the author's journey across the globe in different roles from teaching to consulting to working in business. The articles have been previously published in newspapers and now compiled into a volume. Divided...

BMW's 2004 profits plunge 37pc

2025-03-15 00:00:00

BERLIN, March 14 (AFP): German premium carmaker BMW warned Friday of continued challenges in 2025 from trade tensions and weak demand in China after reporting a plunge in profits last year.For 2024, the group's net profit fell 37 per cent...

US yields rise as tariffs spur inflation fears

2025-03-15 00:00:00

US Treasury yields rose on Friday on concerns over the potentially inflationary impact of tariffs as trade wars between the US and its trading partners escalate, while a stock market recovery reduced safe-haven demand for US government debt, reports Reuters.Market...

Chinese stocks close at three-month high, leading gains in Asia

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday despite a plunge in all three benchmarks in the US over the previous session amid concern about President Donald Trump's tariff plans, reports CNBC.Mainland China's CSI 300 led gains in Asia, rising 2.43 per...

BRAC BANK AND BSRM GROUP SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

2025-03-15 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with BSRM Group to help enhance business growth of the leading corporate conglomerate with exclusive banking services. Under the agreement, BSRM Group will leverage BRAC Bank's extensive distribution network and customised corporate...

Global equity funds see declining demand on trade tensions

2025-03-15 00:00:00

Global equity funds saw weaker demand in the week through March 12, amid a global stock sell-off driven by concerns over US tariffs and its escalating trade wars, reports Reuters.Investors put just $3.21 billion into global equity funds for the...

Stocks rebound as tensions ease within BSEC

FE REPORT | 2025-03-15 00:00:00

The benchmark equity index rebounded this week, as investors' interest in select stocks with short-term growth potential fuelled a market recovery following the resolution of a standoff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).The last week's four-day stalemate at...

Vietnam court jails eight for Hanoi fire that killed 56

2025-03-15 00:00:00

HANOI, Mar 14 (AFP): A Vietnamese court jailed eight people on Friday over a fire that tore through a Hanoi apartment block in 2023, killing 56 in the country's deadliest blaze in two decades.The building had only a single exit...

Stargazers marvel at 'Blood Moon', rare total lunar eclipse

2025-03-15 00:00:00

BELO HORIZONTE (Brazil), Mar 14 (AFP): Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning.The celestial spectacle was visible in the Americas...

NASA, SpaceX try again to launch rocket set to bring back stuck astronauts

2025-03-15 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Mar 14 (Reuters): NASA and SpaceX on Friday will count down to a long-awaited crewed rocket launch that will allow them to bring home US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck on the International Space...

Benin's President Talon rules out third term

2025-03-15 00:00:00

COTONOU, Mar 14 (AFP): Benin President Patrice Talon on Friday said he would not stand for an unconstitutional third term in office but would be watching the choice of his successor closely.The former businessman has been in charge of the...