January 22, 2024

IFC appoints Imad Fakhoury as regional director for South Asia

DHAKA, The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Imad N. Fakhoury as its regional director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will spearhead IFC’s strategy and operations, while reinforcin…

Young Tigers crush Ireland to hit back to winning way in U19 WC

DHAKA, Bangladesh Under-19 team made a giant stride toward the Super Sixes after securing a six-wicket win over Ireland in their second game of the Youth World Cup at Bloemfontein in South Africa today. With the victory, they hit back to winning way…

Indonesian president greets Sheikh Hasina on re-election as PM

DHAKA, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election of Prime Minister of Bangladesh. In a greeting letter sent to Bangladesh Prime Minister, the President wrote “It is with great honour and immen…

PM warns against hoarders of essential commodities

DHAKA, Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today issued a note of caution against the hoarders and market manipulators of essential commodities, saying they would face the music for this unholy job. “If anyone hoards any goods fr…

Two crushed under train in Jamalpur

JAMALPUR, Two young men were killed when a speeding train crushed them in Melandah Upazila of the district here this noon. The victims were identified as Majibur Rahman, 18, son of Shahid Miah and Md Shakil Miah, 20, son of Shahabuddin Makku at east…

PM works for wellbeing of people: Nasim

DHAKA, Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working relentlessly for the development of the country and its people. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working for protecting of the hu…

Bangladesh reports one Covid-19 death, 30 positive cases

DHAKA, Bangladesh today recorded one Covid-19 death while it reported 30 coronavirus positive cases. “Bangladesh reported 5.14 percent Covid-19 positive cases as 584 samples were tested during the last 24 hours,” a daily statement of the Directorate…

30 more dengue patients hospitalised

DHAKA, As many as 30 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). “During the period, four dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city …

DSE turnover exceeds TK 10b-mark

DHAKA, After witnessing a downward trend in the two sessions, stocks today rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues. Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Taka 10.42 bil…