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Dhaka, Monday


25 November 2024


Facebook files $50,000 compensation case against Bangladeshi firm

Facebook files $50,000 compensation case against Bangladeshi firm

The local firm, A1 Software Ltd, was sent multiple legal notices asking it to stop using the same domain name as Facebook.

01:47 23 November 2020

BUBT, REVE Systems sign MoU to set up lab, boost research

BUBT, REVE Systems sign MoU to set up lab, boost research

The MoU focuses on developing human resources, establishing a Natural Language Processing Lab and other joint academic-industrial collaborations.

01:43 23 November 2020

Amari Dhaka launches wedding planning package

Amari Dhaka launches wedding planning package

The newly married couple can enjoy a Tk15,000 cash voucher to be used on their first wedding anniversary

01:22 23 November 2020

Workshop on HDPE pipe introduction held in Chattogram

Workshop on HDPE pipe introduction held in Chattogram

In this workshop, speakers discussed about what a High Density Polyethylene pipe is and what it is used for

01:14 23 November 2020

Stocks slip as turnover stands low

Stocks slip as turnover stands low

Amid the downcast sentiment, the general insurance sector shined, rising the highest 0.7 percent. Among other sectors, cement and engineering declined. Low cap companies from different sectors continued to place among the day`s top gainers.

00:49 23 November 2020

All to have access to power within December: Nasrul

All to have access to power within December: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that the country will achieve the target of access to electricity for all by December this year.

00:36 23 November 2020

21 more dengue cases confirmed

21 more dengue cases confirmed

Bangladesh reported 21 new dengue cases until early Sunday, amid the Covid-19 outbreak, taking the total number to 84.

23:52 22 November 2020

Covid-19 daily tally: 38 deaths, 2,060 fresh cases

Covid-19 daily tally: 38 deaths, 2,060 fresh cases

Bangladesh on Saturday recorded 38 novel coronavirus deaths and 2,060 fresh cases overnight. Among the total, 81.02 percent patients have recovered while 1.43 percent died so far.

22:53 22 November 2020

HSBC appoints Kevin Green as country head of wholesale banking

HSBC appoints Kevin Green as country head of wholesale banking

Kevin brings almost 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to this role.

22:50 22 November 2020

Good communication network keeps wheels of economy rolling: PM

Good communication network keeps wheels of economy rolling: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said the wheels of country’s economy are still in motion as the Awami League government was able to build a comprehensive communication network throughout the country.

22:47 22 November 2020

BB appoints two deputy governors

BB appoints two deputy governors

Kazi Sayedur Rahman, executive director of Bangladesh Bank has been promoted as the deputy governor of the central bank while AKM Sajedur Rahman, managing director of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, has been picked for the same post.

22:13 22 November 2020

Uber launches 24/7 on-trip safety helpline

Uber launches 24/7 on-trip safety helpline

Riders will now be able to speak directly to Uber’s safety team during their trip.

21:35 22 November 2020

Dhaka’s falling air quality triggers worsening coronavirus concerns

Dhaka’s falling air quality triggers worsening coronavirus concerns

Dhaka’s air ranked fifth-worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning amid rising fears that the country could be hit by a second-wave of coronavirus.

21:26 22 November 2020

HC seeks details of money launderers by Dec 17

HC seeks details of money launderers by Dec 17

The High Court on Sunday asked the authorities concerned to submit reports of money launderers by December 17.  

20:43 22 November 2020

Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from Covid-19: PM

Govt paid special attention to keep people safe from Covid-19: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday assured the people that the government has paid special attention to keeping them safe from coronavirus amid apprehensions of worsening virus situation in winter months.

20:15 22 November 2020

COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis dominate G20 Summit

COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis dominate G20 Summit

Saudi Arabia is hosting the two-day G20 summit, which began on Saturday, for the first time, but that on virtual forum. Also, an Arab nation is hosting the summit for the first time.

20:04 22 November 2020

a2i, Synesis IT win ‘WITSA Global Excellence ICT Awards’

a2i, Synesis IT win ‘WITSA Global Excellence ICT Awards’

The a2i and the Synesis IT Ltd have won the “WITSA Global Excellence ICT Awards” this year for their outstanding contribution in providing technical services amid the coronavirus pandemic

19:44 22 November 2020

Mercantile Bank opts for bond to raise Tk 500cr

Mercantile Bank opts for bond to raise Tk 500cr

The bank disclosed this in a post given in the Dhaka Stock Exchange website on Sunday.

19:14 22 November 2020

FAS Finance’s earnings plunge further, offers no dividend

FAS Finance’s earnings plunge further, offers no dividend

The earnings per share (EPS) of the FAS Finance & Investment Limited has declined further to Tk10.12 in the negative for the year ended on December 31, 2019, as against Tk0.16 in the corresponding period of the previous year.

18:48 22 November 2020

PM’s lockdown photos go straight to people’s hearts

PM’s lockdown photos go straight to people’s hearts

Two recent photographs of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in more candid moments than people are used to seeing her, have gone viral on Facebook.

18:43 22 November 2020

Golden Monir placed on 18-day remand

Golden Monir placed on 18-day remand

A Dhaka court on Sunday placed Monir Hossain, widely known as Golden Monir on an 18-day remand in three cases filed against him with Badda Police Station.

18:24 22 November 2020

Eastern Bank sees 93% increase in Q3 earnings

Eastern Bank sees 93% increase in Q3 earnings

The Eastern Bank Ltd has recorded a 93 percent increase in its earnings

18:24 22 November 2020

Legacy Footwear’s earnings plunge by 66.6% amid pandemic

Legacy Footwear’s earnings plunge by 66.6% amid pandemic

The Legacy Footwear Ltd, in a statement published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), has said that its earnings per share (EPS) was Tk0.06 for Q1 (July-September) of 2020, as against Tk0.18 for the same period of last fiscal year

17:34 22 November 2020

S S Steel’s Q1 earnings drop by 10%

S S Steel’s Q1 earnings drop by 10%

The consolidated earnings per share (EPS) of S S Steel Limited have dropped by 10 percent to Tk0.71 in the Q1 (July-September) of 2020 as against Tk0.79 (solo) for the same period of last fiscal year (FY)

17:30 22 November 2020