Friday, March 29, 2024

Dhaka stocks down on dialogue uncertainty

Dhaka stocks declined on Wednesday after three sessions on the up as the investors opted to sell shares amid uncertainty over a consensus between the ruling party and the opposition. The benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, slid to 3,946.01 points, shedding 1.08 per cent, or 43.12 points. DS30, the blue-chip

Writ petition challenging DSE EGM withdrawn

The bourse to set fresh date today The High Court on Wednesday withdrew its order of injunction on the holding of the Dhaka Stock Exchange’s extraordinary general meeting scheduled for Tuesday last. The bench of Justice Mamnoon Rahman passed the order after accepting the prayer of DSE member Ahmed Iqbal Hasan for withdrawing

Mercantile Bank, Banglalink to launch MY CASH

Banglalink Digital Communications and Mercantile Bank recently signed an agreement to jointly launch MY CASH, a mobile banking service through the Banglalink network, said a press release. The commercial launch of MY CASH service is expected very soon, it added. This will enable Banglalink subscribers with

Masoom joins Mercantile Bank as DMD

Mohammad Masoom has recently joined Mercantile Bank as its deputy managing director, said a press release. Prior to this appointment, he was a senior executive vice-president at National Bank. A former student of University of Dhaka, he started his career with AB Bank in 1985. He has also worked for Southeast Bank and Trust Bank.

Confident Tigers look to seal series

Bangladesh will go into the second One-Day International against New Zealand today hoping to seal a series victory after a thrilling 43-run win in Tuesday’s opener. The win in the opener brought back the confidence that enabled the Tigers to complete an unprecedented 4-0 sweep in 2010. Tuesday’s win

Injury ends Williamson’s tour

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson was ruled out of the remainder of his side’s tour of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka with a thumb injury, a team official said on Wednesday. Williamson was struck on the left thumb in the 35th over while fielding at point during the first One-Day International against Bangladesh in

New-look Naeem seeks success

Batsman Naeem Islam hopes to reap the benefits of his transformed batting approach, which he developed during his absence from the national team after an injury prompted him to miss the tours of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe earlier this year. Naeem, who was included in the Test squad for the home series against New Zealand, could ... Read more

DPL returns a team short

The Dhaka Premier League is finally back for its eighth round of games today, four days after its originally scheduled return from the Eid break. The league was set to resume on October 27, but that date was pushed back in light of the 60-hour hartal that began on the same day. Defending

Footballers’ transfer deferred again

Bangladesh Football Federation on Wednesday deferred the inter-club player transfers for the fourth time for 15 days following an appeal from the clubs, said the officials. The professional league committee of the BFF took the decision at an emergency meeting after receiving a written application from seven professional

Half-marathon in Cox’s Bazar on Friday

A half-marathon, organised by Big Bangla Run and sponsored by Ifad Group, will be held in Cox’s Bazar on Friday. The 21.1-kilometre international-standard run will start from Kalatoli Niribili Mosque at 7:00am and will end at the Inani beach point. About 1,500 runners from home and abroad are expected to participate in the race, organisers said ... Read more

Hasina blames Khaleda for ‘no response’

Invitation for talks still stands: Ashraf Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday blamed Khaleda Zia for resorting to politics of violence by spurning her olive branch. Referring to her recent telephonic conversation with the Opposition leader, the Prime Minister said she endured Khaleda’s “insulting remarks” and did not make any counter-remarks considering the greater interest of the people. ... Read more

3-day blockade from Monday

Oppn men being killed at govt’s behest : BNP The BNP alleged on Wednesday that opposition leaders and activists were being killed and tortured across the country at the behest of the government, reports UNB. “The government is creating anarchy in the country to cling to power illegally. The leaders and activists of the 18-party ... Read more

Hijacking of goods-laden trucks rises alarmingly

Businesses seek urgent remedy The number of incidents involving hijack of goods-laden trucks across the country has increased alarmingly over the last couple of months mainly due to the ongoing turbulent political situation, industry insiders said. According to data compiled by the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), more than one hundred incidents ... Read more

Govt plans closer tabs on foreigners

At least one lakh foreigners have no work permit:?Passport dept The government is planning to prepare a policy to preserve information on foreign nationals, including their entry to and exit from Bangladesh and their stay at hotels and motels here. The move aims to monitor their activities. The home ministry will hold a meeting on ... Read more

Editor’s Council concerned over attacks on newsmen, media houses

The Editors Council on Wednesday expressed grave concern over attacks on newsmen and media-houses by political activists over the last few days amid political turmoil. Movement of newsmen and their vehicles have always been out of the purview of hartals and blockades but at least 19 journalists were injured, four media offices

17pc Bangladeshi girls get married before 15

Says population expert at launching of World Population Report 2013 Eliminating child marriage could reduce 7.5 lakh births in the country every year, said a population expert yesterday. “In Bangladesh, around 17 percent girls get married before becoming 15 while most of them are with two children before reaching 18,” said country director of Population Council ... Read more

8 killed in Dhamrai road accident

Eight people were killed and 25 others injured in a triangular collision involving two buses and a truck at Joypura on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka district on Wednesday evening. Six of the deceased were identified as Dilara, 28, and Jalil, 58, of Dhamrai, Majnu, 50, Awlad, 45, and Montaz, 55, of Saturia in ... Read more

ACC approves 12 cases against 53 people

Bismillah Group Scam ACC approves 12 cases against 53 people The Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday approved 12 cases against 53 people for embezzlement of about Tk 1,200 crore from five banks by Bismillah Group. The cases will be filed by next week, a commission official said. A meeting of the commission, after scrutinising

Oman to halt recruitment for next 6 months

Foreign Workers Oman to halt recruitment for next 6 months Oman, the largest labour importer for Bangladesh, will halt recruitment of foreign workers for construction and cleaning jobs for the next six months beginning from tomorrow. “In a bid to clamp down on illegal foreign workers, Oman’s manpower ministry has decided not to allow small ... Read more

Income tax return deadline now Nov 30

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) got approval of the Finance Minister AMA Muhith Wednesday on its proposal regarding extension of time for individuals’ income tax returns by another month, until November 30. The deadline for tax returns is scheduled to expire today (Thursday). Earlier, the NBR extended the time until