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15751. Banks miss CMSMEs stimulus loans disbursement target: BB reportPublished: August 01, 2022 17:33:37

Despite the central bank's priority, banks have failed to achieve the stimulus loans (phase-2) disbursement target among cottage, micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (CMSMEs). According to the latest report of...


15752. ইউরিয়া সারের দাম কেজিতে বাড়ল ৬ টাকাPublished: August 01, 2022 17:28:25

বিশ্ব বাজারে দর বৃদ্ধির প্রেক্ষাপটে ভর্তুকি সামাল দেওয়ার চেষ্টায় ইউরিয়া সারের দাম কেজিতে ছয় টাকা বাড়িয়েছে সরকার।  কৃষি মন্ত্রণালয় জানিয়েছে, প্রতি কেজি ইউরিয়া সার কিনতে কৃষকদের দিতে হবে ২২ টাকা,...


15753. Chinese FM’s upcoming Dhaka visit part of ‘regular contacts’Published: August 01, 2022 17:20:12

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Bangladesh next week is part of their "regular contacts." "It can't be said (there's) urgency (from...


15754. Xavi will be under pressure for titles after successful transfer windowPublished: August 01, 2022 17:13:23

FC Barcelona have not held back one bit in the ongoing transfer window, which will now inadvertently put pressure on their manager Xavi Hernandez to deliver. When the former Spanish...


15755. India confirms Asia's first monkeypox deathPublished: August 01, 2022 17:13:00

India confirmed its first monkeypox death on Monday, a young man in the southern state of Kerala, in what is only the fourth known fatality from the disease in the...


15756. Postdoctoral research fellowship at University of OsloPublished: August 01, 2022 16:55:30

The University of Oslo is the number one university in Norway. It is also the country’s oldest university. Host Country: Oslo, Norway Host University: University of Oslo Name of the...


15757. Urea fertiliser price increased by Tk 6.0 per kgPublished: August 01, 2022 16:40:44

The government on Monday raised the price of urea fertiliser by Tk 6.0 per kilogramme (kg) amid a global situation due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic. The...


15758. Stocks stay afloat amid increased turnoverPublished: August 01, 2022 16:28:50

Stocks extended the gaining streak for the second straight session on Monday as the bargain hunters showed their buying interest in sector-wise issues by putting some confidence. Following the previous...


15759. রূপালী পর্দায় স্বাধীন বাংলাদেশের প্রথম ব্যান্ড: মেন ফ্রম সেভেন্টি টুPublished: August 01, 2022 16:22:30

১৯৭১ এর ডিসেম্বর মাস। রক্তক্ষয়ী যুদ্ধ শেষে সদ্য স্বাধীনতার তকমা নিয়ে বিশ্বের বুকে দাঁড়িয়েছে বাংলাদেশ। চারদিকেই তখন অরাজকতার কালো থাবা, মানুষের হাতে হাতে আগ্নেয়াস্ত্র। এমনই এক সময়ে অস্ত্রের বদলে গিটার...


15760. Police sue 400 BNP activists over clashes in BholaPublished: August 01, 2022 16:09:15

Two cases have been registered over the violent clashes between the police and BNP activists in Bhola that left a man dead and scores injured. SI Md Jashim of Bhola...


15761. PM slams BNP for ‘hurricane lamp’ movementPublished: August 01, 2022 16:01:55

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday criticised BNP leaders for ‘hurricane lamp’ movement against the government's initiative to save power and energy to protect Bangladesh from any future danger due...


15762. 12 month virtual internship program at a medical IT companyPublished: August 01, 2022 16:00:16

mPharma is a medical IT company that provides cost-effective IT solutions i.e. medicine delivered in untapped markets. The company has partnered with various pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, financial institutions and...


15763. Women outfit for monsoon: A style guidePublished: August 01, 2022 15:55:08

Looking best when it is wet outside is not an easy task. When you are outside, you need to be ready for a sudden shower during the rainy season. Die-hard...


15764. Teletalk plans to launch 5G services in key Dhaka areas by 2024Published: August 01, 2022 15:47:07

State-owned telecom operator Teletalk is planning to introduce 5G network services in Dhaka’s key residential areas and government offices in 2024. The project, titled 'Commercial Launch of 5G Technology on...


15765. Join local steel manufacturer company as managerPublished: August 01, 2022 15:11:34

Shahriar Steel Mills Limited is one of the most well-known manufacturers of steel products in Bangladesh. It was founded in 1992. Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: Manager - Store Job Responsibilities:...


15766. Hot dogs - and cats - get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summerPublished: August 01, 2022 15:10:57

A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners of dogs - or cats - that can't...


15767. Research Scientist needed at Global Public Health Research FoundationPublished: August 01, 2022 15:06:34

The non-profit Global Public Health Research Foundation (GPHRF) aims to enhance public health on both national and international levels. Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: Research Scientist Job Responsibilities: Protocol development. Project...


15768. Robi needs a Manager, Robi Data BusinessPublished: August 01, 2022 15:01:29

Robi Axiata Limited is currently the second largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.  Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: Manager, Robi Data Business Job Responsibilities: Assist in Maintaining Data Product portfolio. Analyse market...


15769. Protests roil Chattogram University over BCL committee snubPublished: August 01, 2022 14:42:42

Disgruntled students have blockaded the Chattogram University campus in protest against the new Bangladesh Chhatra League committee that was revealed in a late-night social media post. The 376-member committee for...


15770. SC fixes Oct 23 for Haji Salim’s appeal hearingPublished: August 01, 2022 14:38:02

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday fixed October 23, 2022, for hearing the leave to appeal petition filed by Haji Mohammad Salim, a ruling party lawmaker from...


15771. Diploma engineers hold protests, place four-point demandPublished: August 01, 2022 14:27:05

The country's diploma engineers have placed a four-point demand to resolve their professional issues. Their demands include the continuation of their existing four-year course instead of the newly proposed three-year...


15772. Pelosi begins closely-watched Asia tour in SingaporePublished: August 01, 2022 14:01:00

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to kick off a tour of four Asian countries on Monday in Singapore amid intense speculation that she may risk the...


15773. New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closurePublished: August 01, 2022 13:49:11

New Zealand's borders fully re-opened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020. New Zealand's borders started...


15774. Even rough weather couldn’t halt Nagad disbursing allowances in coastal partPublished: August 01, 2022 13:08:04

During the summer, the sea turns tumultuous. Even fishermen are likewise hesitant to set sail in that weather. But at that time, several staff of Nagad, a disruptive mobile financial...


15775. First grain ship to leave Ukraine todayPublished: August 01, 2022 12:59:38

The first ship carrying grain to depart Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion will leave Odesa port at 0530 GMT on Monday under a guaranteed safe passage agreement,...


15776. Shenzhen accelerates China's driverless car dreamsPublished: August 01, 2022 12:50:14

On a busy downtown street three delivery bikes suddenly dart over the pedestrian crossing ahead of the car. On the car's dashboard they look like small 3D blue blocks from...


15777. The month of mourning begins todayPublished: August 01, 2022 12:15:33

The month of mourning begins today commemorating the brutal assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975, BSS...


15778. শোকের অগাস্ট শুরু আলোর মিছিলেPublished: August 01, 2022 12:10:37

বছর ঘুরে এসেছে বাঙালির শোকের মাস; প্রথম প্রহরে আলোর মিছিল ও মোমবাতি প্রজ্জ্বলনের মধ্য দিয়ে শোকাবহ আগস্টের কর্মসূচি শুরু করেছে আওয়ামী লীগ। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। ছাত্রলীগ ও স্বেচ্ছাসেবক লীগের...


15779. 'Diversify export basket, lower import to stabilise currency'Published: August 01, 2022 12:03:46

Prime Minister's Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Sunday stressed the need for diversifying the export basket and lowering imports to stabilise the currency. He said the...


15780. BD’s maiden digital factoring marketplace TREDX launchedPublished: August 01, 2022 11:55:56

The country's first-ever digital factoring marketplace - TREDX - formally began its journey at a function in a city hotel on Sunday - to leverage technology in delivering supply chain...


15781. Stocks open higher for second dayPublished: August 01, 2022 11:36:10

Stocks opened higher on Monday as the bargain hunters showed their buying interest in sector-wise issues by putting some confidence due to the re-introduction of floor prices. The continuous fall...


15782. Inflation begins to strain finances of young, low-income AmericansPublished: August 01, 2022 11:29:01

As high inflation forces Americans to spend more on gas and bills, young and low-income consumers are starting to feel financial pressure. Generation Z consumers and those with low credit...


15783. জুলাইয়ের রেমিটেন্স ২.২ বিলিয়ন, প্রবৃদ্ধি ১৭.৫৬ শতাংশPublished: August 01, 2022 11:23:50

প্রবাসীদের পাঠানো রেমিটেন্স অর্থবছরের প্রথম মাস জুলাইয়ের প্রথম দিকে যে আশা দেখিয়েছিল তা পরেও বজায় রয়েছে; এতে মাস শেষে প্রবাসী আয় বেড়ে হয়েছে ২ দশমিক ২ বিলিয়ন বা ২২০ কোটি...


15784. Myanmar junta chief to extend emergency rule for 6 monthsPublished: August 01, 2022 10:45:58

The head of Myanmar's junta, Min Aung Hlaing, will extend the state of emergency in the country for a further six months, state media said on Monday, reporting that the...


15785. Asia shares stay sluggish, dollar resumes retreatPublished: August 01, 2022 10:22:47

Asian shares were sluggish on Monday as disappointing Chinese economic data fed doubts Wall Street's rally could be sustained, while the dollar continued its retreat on the yen as speculators...


15786. England beat Germany to win Women's EuroPublished: August 01, 2022 10:20:36

An extra time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the Women’s European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title...


15787. ব্যাংকের ধার করার খরচও বাড়িয়ে দিচ্ছে অস্থির ডলারPublished: August 01, 2022 10:04:12

মহামারীর ধাক্কা সামলে ওঠার পথে ঋণ প্রবাহ বাড়লেও আমানত সেভাবে বাড়েনি, এর মধ্যে ডলারের বাজারের অস্থিরতা সামলাতে গিয়ে নগদ টাকার সংকটে পড়ছে কোনো কোনো ব্যাংক; যার প্রভাব দেখা যাচ্ছে আন্তঃব্যাংক...


15788. TCB sales drive begins todayPublished: August 01, 2022 10:03:29

The government is set to launch a sales drive of key essential items today (Monday), meant for around 10 million families. The state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will sell...


15789. জুলাইয়ে এলসি সাড়ে ৫ বিলিয়ন, এক মাসে খোলা কমেছে ৩১ শতাংশPublished: August 01, 2022 10:02:25

ডলার সাশ্রয়ে আমদানি নিয়ন্ত্রণ ও কড়াকড়ি আরোপের সুফল মিলতে শুরু করেছে; অর্থবছরের প্রথম মাস জুলাইয়ে বিদেশ থেকে পণ্য আনতে নতুন ঋণপত্র (এলসি) খোলা হয়েছে প্রায় সাড়ে ৫ বিলিয়ন ডলার, যা...


15790. Company, admiralty disputes: E-filing gains popularityPublished: August 01, 2022 09:09:16

Bangladesh's e-filing (electronic filing) system for company and admiralty matters is gaining popularity as a good number of such disputes have been filed over the period of last seven months....


15791. Floor prices undesirable, but imposed to protect investors: BSEC chiefPublished: August 01, 2022 09:03:20

The securities regulator had to impose floor prices of shares to 'protect' the general investors, its chief said on Sunday, conceding that such a measure is not desirable in the...


15792. Moazzem Hossain's 4th death anniversary todayPublished: August 01, 2022 08:35:40

Today (Monday) is the 4th death anniversary of iconic economic journalist and founder editor of The Financial Express (FE) A.H.M. Moazzem Hossain. On August 01, 2018, he passed away at...


15793. Most NBFIs see Jan-June EPS fallPublished: August 01, 2022 08:32:40

Most of the listed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) witnessed fall in their earnings per share (EPS) in the January-June period of 2022 - compared to the same period of the...


15794. Upskilling youths begins for higher productivityPublished: August 01, 2022 08:27:00

Upskilling employable youths begins soon for raising productivity at home and remittance from abroad from high-end jobs, as the government prepares a recipe to that end. Sources say the government...


15795. Import falls following forex austerityPublished: August 01, 2022 08:23:20

Bangladesh's imports plummet following regulatory measures to ease pressure of import-payment obligations and thus buttress country's falling foreign-exchange reserves, officials say. The opening of letters of credit (LC), generally known...


15796. China becomes Bangladesh's top trading partner againPublished: August 01, 2022 08:06:45

Economic superpower China emerges as top trading partner of Bangladesh again, in May official ranking, outbidding next-door neighbour India's peak position in consecutive two months. According to Bangladesh Bureau of...


15797. Girl courageous and muggersPublished: July 31, 2022 22:50:26

Muggers are ubiquitously on the prowl in the capital city. Yet there are particular areas, roads or alleys where the muggers are hyperactive. Some of those are mugger-infested. Kawranbazar, reportedly,...


15798. Trade settlement in supplier's currencyPublished: July 31, 2022 22:31:24

Last month, Indian central bank issued a notification regarding settlement of payments against imports into and exports from India in local currency, rupee to be precise. While doing international trade,...


15799. Population Census 2022  Published: July 31, 2022 22:02:36

With the population of Bangladesh standing at 165.16 million in the Population and Housing Census 2022, the general people and experts anticipate a raft of positive changes in the nationwide...


15800. A pioneer of business journalism in BangladeshPublished: July 31, 2022 21:26:06

It has been four years since A.H.M. Moazzem Hossain - editor of The Financial Express and a pioneer of business journalism in Bangladesh - left this earthly abode. But even...