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Dhaka, Tuesday


26 November 2024


Covid-19 fallout: FDI in Bangladesh drops by 40% in FY2019-20
Show the Bangladesh Bank statistics released this week

Covid-19 fallout: FDI in Bangladesh drops by 40% in FY2019-20

As per the statistics of the central bank released this week, the pandemic across the globe contributed to this decline in the second half of the last fiscal year.

19:12 25 November 2020

School admission to be held through lottery: Minister

School admission to be held through lottery: Minister

Admission seekers for the government and nongovernment schools from class one to nine will be enrolled through lottery this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

19:06 25 November 2020

Govt pledge-bound to build safer society for women, girls: FM

Govt pledge-bound to build safer society for women, girls: FM

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said the government of Bangladesh, with visionary woman leader Sheikh Hasina at the helm, is pledge-bound to build a safer society for women and girls.

18:39 25 November 2020

Stocks open higher for second consecutive day

Stocks open higher for second consecutive day

Dhaka stocks opened higher on Wednesday, just like it did on Tuesday

18:30 25 November 2020

Golden Son’s earnings remain negative, declares 2.5% dividend

Golden Son’s earnings remain negative, declares 2.5% dividend

Decline in turnover and a rise in expenses have pushed the Golden Son’s earnings down

18:21 25 November 2020

AFC Agro Biotech’s earnings decline 89%, offers no dividend

AFC Agro Biotech’s earnings decline 89%, offers no dividend

The earnings per share (EPS) of AFC Agro Biotech Ltd have declined by 89 percent to Tk0.32 for 2019-20 fiscal year (FY), as against Tk2.93 (restated) for the same period of last FY

17:32 25 November 2020

‘America is back’: Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

‘America is back’: Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

Declaring “America is back,” President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team on Tuesday, his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift from Trump-era “America First” policies by relying on experts from the Democratic establishment to be some of his most important advisers.

17:05 25 November 2020

Switzerland sees amazing potential, eyes economic ties with BD

Switzerland sees amazing potential, eyes economic ties with Bangladesh

witzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka.

16:40 25 November 2020

Anti-France protests: Singapore sends home 15 Bangladeshis

Anti-France protests: Singapore sends home 15 Bangladeshis

Fifteen Bangladeshis, most of whom were working in the construction industry, have been repatriated from Singapore for social media postings in the wake of recent developments in France, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs disclosed on Tuesday.

16:28 25 November 2020

WI to send inspection team to BD for assessing Covid-19 protocols

WI to send inspection team to BD for assessing Covid-19 protocols

West Indies are supposed to play three test matches, three ODIs and two T20Is on the tour.

15:17 25 November 2020

How a collective infrastructure push will boost global growth

How a collective infrastructure push will boost global growth

With vaccines around the corner, there is increased hope that the pandemic could soon be under better control

03:49 25 November 2020

Square Textiles looking for Commercial Executive

Square Textiles looking for Commercial Executive

Square Textiles Division, a venture of Square group is looking for Commercial Executive

03:34 25 November 2020

Govt sincerely working to build tech-based society
Says fisheries and livestock minister at a prize-giving ceremony

Govt sincerely working to build tech-based society

The minister made the comments while speaking as the chief guest at a prize-giving ceremony on Pirojpur Sadar Upazila Parishad premises.

03:15 25 November 2020

Now fire breaks out at Mohammadpur

Now fire breaks out at Mohammadpur

Seven firefighting units went to the spot and tried to bring the fire under control.

03:12 25 November 2020

A magnificent win for Gemcon Khulna against Fortune Barisal

A magnificent win for Gemcon Khulna against Fortune Barisal

Gemcon Khulna won by 5 wickets against Fortune Barisal in the second match of Bangabandhu T20 Cup

02:39 25 November 2020

Rajshahi beats Dhaka in first Bangabandhu T20 Cup match

Rajshahi beats Dhaka in first Bangabandhu T20 Cup match

Minister Group Rajshahi has beaten Beximco Dhaka by two runs in the opening game of Bangabandhu T20 Cup

02:35 25 November 2020

Sonali Bank congratulates Kazi Saidur Rahman on promotion at BB

Sonali Bank congratulates Kazi Saidur Rahman on promotion at BB

The other new appointee to the post of deputy governor of the central bank is AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan.

02:25 25 November 2020

‘Govt alone cannot stop violence against women’
Speakers at a webinar

‘Govt alone cannot stop violence against women’

Through the webinar, ActionAid Bangladesh highlighted the ongoing situation of violence in the country and discussed possible ways to overcome it

00:56 25 November 2020

Photojournalist Kajol secures bail

Photojournalist Kajol secures bail

The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).

00:29 25 November 2020

Al-Arafah Bank holds business review meeting for Bogra zone

Al-Arafah Bank holds business review meeting for Bogra zone

The bank’s Deputy Managing Director Syed Masodul Bari was present in the meeting as the chief guest, reads a press release.

00:03 25 November 2020

Govt approves Tk 4,187cr to upgrade Jhenidah-Jashore highway

Govt approves Tk 4,187cr to upgrade Jhenidah-Jashore highway

The government on Tuesday approved two separate projects on the Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Programme (WeCARE) Phase 1 including the WeCARE Phase-1: Jhenidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Development project with an estimated cost of Taka 4,187.70 crore to upgrade 48.50 km highway to six lanes including service lanes on both sides.

23:54 24 November 2020

B2B digital marketplace can help connectivity in Commonwealth
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi tells virtual event

B2B digital marketplace can help connectivity in Commonwealth

In the case of Bangladesh, digitalisation has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy; when it comes to mobile financial service and e-commerce, Bangladesh has made rapid strides, said the minister.

23:29 24 November 2020

SME employment soared to 105.7% since start of businesses: Study

SME employment soared to 105.7% since start of businesses: Study

Female-owned businesses had 146.2% employment growth.

23:22 24 November 2020

OIC to raise funds to support Rohingya case in ICJ
FM Momen to leave for Niger to attend OIC CFM meet Nov 27-28

OIC to raise funds to support Rohingya case in ICJ

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will raise funds for supporting the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger on November 27-28.

23:05 24 November 2020