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The Financial Express

7601. রক্ষণাবেক্ষণের অভাবে রংপুর অঞ্চলে ইভিএম ‘ত্রুটিপূর্ণ’Published: November 16, 2022 11:49:14

রংপুর সিটি করপোরেশনের নির্বাচনে ১০ হাজারেরও বেশি ইভিএম ব্যবহার উপযোগী করার প্রক্রিয়া নিয়েছে নির্বাচন কমিশন। যথাযথ রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ না হওয়ায় অন্তত ছয় হাজার ইভিএমে নানা ধরনের মেরামত করতে হচ্ছে। সিটি করপোরেশন...


7602. TallyPay to disburse sugar mill payments to growersPublished: November 16, 2022 11:47:38

More than 60 thousand sugarcane growers will sell their produce using a digital system and receive their payments through TallyPay digital wallets nationwide. Chowdhury Ruhul Ameen Kaiser, secretary of Bangladesh...


7603. Stocks down at opening amid confidence crisis Published: November 16, 2022 11:17:42

Stocks opened lower on Wednesday as the recent dismal earnings disclosures and looming economic uncertainties eroded confidence of investors. Following the previous three days’ fall, DSEX, the prime index of...


7604. Trump launches 2024 US presidential run, getting jump on rivalsPublished: November 16, 2022 11:13:31

Donald Trump, who has mounted relentless attacks on the integrity of US voting since his 2020 election defeat, on Tuesday launched a bid to regain the presidency in 2024, aiming...


7605. Global Covid cases surpass 641mPublished: November 16, 2022 10:33:43

The overall number of global Covid-19 cases has now crossed 641 million. According to the latest global data, the total case count mounted to 641,008,181 while the death toll from...


7606. Noise pollution: The lethal soundtrack to life in DhakaPublished: November 16, 2022 10:30:54

There are numerous factors that have turned Dhaka into one of the most unliveable cities in the world, but one that manages to fly under the radar despite growing to...


7607. Bangladesh will introduce e-visa ‘soon’, home minister saysPublished: November 16, 2022 09:03:16

The government will launch electronic visa or e-visa services ‘soon’ as part of its efforts to fully digitalise the passport and immigration sector, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said....


7608. Armeen Musa, Nashid Kamal get 2023 Grammy nominationPublished: November 16, 2022 09:00:14

Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Armeen Musa and her mother and eminent Nazrul exponent Dr Nashid Kamal have been nominated for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Global Music...


7609. Summit Power's profit plummets on fuel price hike, foreign exchange lossPublished: November 16, 2022 08:56:34

Summit Power, the country's largest private sector power producer, has reported a 21 per cent fall year-on-year in earnings per share in the first quarter of the current fiscal year...


7610. Square Pharma sees low profit, weighed down by higher operating expensesPublished: November 16, 2022 08:55:12

Square Pharmaceuticals' profit grew marginally at 9.93 per cent year-on-year for the first quarter of FY23, held low by a significant rise in operating expenses. The company reported that its...


7611. Get ready with plan to face emerging challenges, experts suggestPublished: November 16, 2022 08:51:58

Experts and businesses at a discussion on Tuesday suggested a host of measures from innovation to efficient supply chain management and retaining buyers' confidence to face the emerging challenges of...


7612. BB governor for cut in interest rates on microcredit lendingPublished: November 16, 2022 08:49:11

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder on Tuesday urged the country's microfinance institutions to reduce interest rates on microcredit lending. "Making profits from the loans disbursed among the poor...


7613. Fertiliser factory in KSA likely soonPublished: November 16, 2022 08:47:00

Bangladesh now plans to set up a fertiliser factory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through single or joint-venture investment amid dwindling gas supply to local factories. The fertiliser...


7614. Liquidity shortage a hoax, say bankersPublished: November 16, 2022 08:45:07

Hearsay on liquidity shortage in Bangladesh's banking system is a hoax, now bankers also say and dismiss it as scaremongering by vested quarters. The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) ruled...


7615. MRT-1 work set to start in DecPublished: November 16, 2022 08:41:22

Dhaka metro-rail company is set to start work of the city's first underground metro-rail from Airport to Kamlapur next month, as the first contract package (CP) for the land development...


7616. Manpower export on the ebbPublished: November 16, 2022 08:39:31

Bangladesh saw the outflow of workers ebb to a three-month low in October as manpower recruitment slowed in recent months in key Middle-East job markets, at a crucial time, sources...


7617. LafargeHolcim declares 18pc interim dividend as strong growth momentum continuesPublished: November 15, 2022 22:29:22

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh declared an interim cash dividend at 18 per cent for the ten months period ended on October 31, 2022. The declaration came at a meeting of the board...


7618. Bangladesh abstains from voting against Russia in UNPublished: November 15, 2022 22:24:29

Bangladesh is among the 73 countries which abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly on a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for invading Ukraine in violation...


7619. Bashundhara Kings’ Bruzón says heart with Spain but Brazil, Argentina favouritesPublished: November 15, 2022 21:46:31

Bashundhara Kings’ Spanish manager Óscar Bruzón thinks the odds of Luis Enrique’s Spain squad for the Qatar World Cup going far in the competition pale in comparison to the star-studded...


7620. US$3.0 billion market remains untappedPublished: November 15, 2022 21:25:38

Bangladesh is yet to tap its potential for recycling textile waste (commonly known as 'jhut') which includes factory offcuts, scraps, and fluff, into yarn to be used for making readymade...


7621. Need-based skill developmentPublished: November 15, 2022 21:23:32

Very few people are aware that the country has a specialised agency called National Skills Development Authority (NSDA). The fact that such a state entity is in existence -- that...


7622. Tapping potential of garment waste  Published: November 15, 2022 21:21:40

Eco-friendly, yarns made from recycled garment waste (locally called jhut) are learnt to have become very popular with global fashion brands. Some of the world's retail giants are said to...


7623. হাসপাতালে যাওয়া ডেঙ্গু রোগীর সংখ্যা ৫০ হাজার ছুঁই ছুঁইPublished: November 15, 2022 21:03:14

দেশে ডেঙ্গুর প্রাদুর্ভাবের মধ্যে এই বছরে হাসপাতালে যাওয়া রোগীর সংখ্যা ৫০ হাজারের কাছাকাছি পৌঁছেছে। মঙ্গলবার স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরের বুলেটিনে বলা হয়েছে, গত একদিনে ডেঙ্গু আক্রান্ত হয়ে হাসপাতালে ভর্তি হয়েছে ৬৯২ জন...


7624. First direct Dhaka-Seoul cargo flight launchedPublished: November 15, 2022 21:00:15

Air Incheon, a South Korean cargo airline, has started direct Seoul-Dhaka-Seoul cargo flights that will guarantee a single-day arrival for any urgent goods in between Bangladesh and the east Asian...


7625.   ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধ: রাশিয়ারকে ক্ষতিপূরণ দিতে বলেছে জাতিসংঘPublished: November 15, 2022 20:53:38

ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধে ক্ষতিগ্রস্তদের ক্ষতিপূরণ দেয়ার পাশাপাশি রাশিয়াকে তার কর্মকাণ্ডের জন্য অবশ্যই পরিণতির মুখোমুখি করানোর প্রস্তাব রেখে জাতিসংঘের সাধারণ পরিষদে একটি রেজ্যুলেশন পাস হয়েছে। একে পশ্চিমাদের ‘আনুষ্ঠানিক ডাকাতি’বলে বর্ণনা করে ক্রেমলিন...


7626. Energy crisis: Economic and social implications for BangladeshPublished: November 15, 2022 20:48:04

Bangladesh is currently experiencing a major energy crisis, which has led to increased load shedding, a shortage of gas, and other primary energies for industry and business. Load shedding has...


7627. Two residential buildings hit in Russian missile strike on KyivPublished: November 15, 2022 20:46:20

Two residential buildings in central Kyiv were hit during a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, city mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He wrote on the Telegram messaging...


7628. Enhancing capacity of industrial waste management stressedPublished: November 15, 2022 20:41:54

The recycling and waste management capacity of the country’s fashion industry is needed to be enhanced to ensure a sustainable and green apparel industry. Panel discussants said this at the...


7629. Bangladesh aims becoming self-sufficient in onions: Agriculture MinisterPublished: November 15, 2022 20:39:31

The government is emphasising the cultivation of onions during summer or the off-season to achieve self-sufficiency of the produce, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque said on Tuesday. During the peak onion...


7630. New BD airline Air Astra set to fly from Nov 24Published: November 15, 2022 20:19:06

Air Astra, the country's newest private airline, is set to start its maiden commercial flight with a flight on the Dhaka-Cox's Bazar route on November 24. The airliner, which is...


7631. Korea to organise Drone Road Show in cityPublished: November 15, 2022 20:12:28

“Bangladesh-Korea Drone Road Show”, a half-day conference on UAVs and related software solutions, will be held at Sheraton Dhaka on Wednesday. This event, organised by the Embassy of the Republic...


7632. বিশ্বকাপের সময় রাশিয়া-ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধবিরতির আহ্বান ফিফারPublished: November 15, 2022 20:02:17

রাশিয়া-ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধ চলছে প্রায় ৯ মাস ধরে। সারা পৃথিবীতে এর বিরূপ প্রভাব পড়ছে। আসছে কাতার বিশ্বকাপের সময় দেশ দুটির প্রতি যুদ্ধবিরতির আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন ফিফা সভাপতি জিয়ান্নি ইনফান্তিনো। এখান থেকে একটি...


7633. BNP seeks permission for Dec 10 rally in DhakaPublished: November 15, 2022 19:54:53

Police will review intelligence reports from government agencies to decide whether to allow the BNP to hold a rally in Dhaka on Dec 10. A BNP delegation met Khandker Golam...


7634. Why is Qatar a controversial location for FIFA World Cup?Published: November 15, 2022 19:42:52

The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since it was first announced...


7635. Trump to launch new White House bidPublished: November 15, 2022 19:35:11

Donald Trump is set to launch a fresh White House bid on Tuesday, hoping to box out potential Republican rivals and return his false claims of election fraud to the...


7636. HC reconstitutes board of directors for People’s LeasingPublished: November 15, 2022 19:18:12

The High Court has reconstituted the board of directors for People’s Leasing and Financial Services Limited (PLFSL), a non-bank financial institution, in a bid to cut down the expenses of...


7637. Bangladesh urges international community to include climate-migration in negotiationPublished: November 15, 2022 19:06:09

Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen urged the international community to take collective actions to mainstream the issue of climate-induced migration in climate change negotiations, a spokesperson of the...


7638. Students face challenges to study abroad as banks stop opening profilesPublished: November 15, 2022 18:58:22

Bangladeshi students, who want to create bank profiles, in order to go abroad for higher studies, cannot do this due to a foreign exchange crisis, students and bank officials have...


7639. Sahinuddin murder: PBI asked to submit probe report on Dec 20Published: November 15, 2022 18:32:05

A Dhaka court Tuesday asked Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit its report on December 20 on re-investigation in a case over businessman Sahinuddin murder in the capital's Pallabi...


7640. লোকেশন ট্র্যাকিং, ৪০ কোটি ডলার জরিমানা গুগলেরPublished: November 15, 2022 18:28:35

যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৪০টি অঙ্গরাজ্যে লোকেশন ট্র্যাকিং সম্পর্কিত বিভিন্ন মামলা নিষ্পত্তিতে প্রায় ৩৯ কোটি এক লাখ ৫০ হাজার ডলার জরিমানা গুনতে হবে টেক জায়ান্ট গুগলকে। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মিশিগান অঙ্গরাজ্যের অ্যাটর্নি জেনারেলের দপ্তরের জানানো...


7641. RMG workers stage demo protesting sexual harassmentPublished: November 15, 2022 18:15:44

The workers of a ready-made garment (RMG) in Savar have staged demonstrations in Dhaka protesting the sexual harassment of women workers. The workers formed a human chain under the banner...


7642. Two Israelis killed by Palestinian in West Bank stabbingPublished: November 15, 2022 18:15:39

A Palestinian killed two Israelis and wounded four others in an attack in a settlement in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday before he was shot and killed by Israeli...


7643. Dengue claims eight more lives in 24 hoursPublished: November 15, 2022 17:51:18

A total of six dengue patients died while 692 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours ended at 8:00 am today (Tuesday). On November...


7644. Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombingPublished: November 15, 2022 17:49:47

Turkish police have apprehended more suspects in connection with the bombing of a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul that killed six people and wounded several dozen others, bringing the number...


7645. Indonesia signs deals to increase renewable energyPublished: November 15, 2022 17:38:56

Indonesia has signed deals with international lenders and major nations that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy and reduce...


7646. Bangladesh reports 29 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: November 15, 2022 17:38:33

Bangladesh has recorded 29 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,036,233. The death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,429, as no...


7647. Mayor of West Midlands praises role of Bangladesh diasporaPublished: November 15, 2022 17:35:55

Mayor of West Midlands, UK, Andy Street has praised the role of the Bangladesh diaspora in the West Midlands in the development of Birmingham. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md...


7648. Postdoctoral Research Associate for Cyber-security opportunity at Georgia State UniversityPublished: November 15, 2022 17:28:17

Georgia State University is the biggest university in Georgia and is an R1 specified university. Its enrollment exceeds 52,000 students.  About the Team: The INSPIRE Center is an interdisciplinary center...


7649. Top 6 hilarious incidents in football World CupsPublished: November 15, 2022 17:25:37

The Football World Cup is often dubbed 'the greatest show on earth.' With the whole world on its knees for about a month, the World Cup has produced countless memorable...


7650. Robi Graduate Trainee Program is accepting applications till 27 NovPublished: November 15, 2022 17:08:24

Robi Axiata Ltd is currently the second largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.  Its Graduate Trainee under Young Talent Program is a fast-track management trainee program for ambitious and aspiring corporate...