AP : Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people in India’s northeast, where more...
Day: July 3, 2024
Special Correspondent : The overall flood situation in the country is worsening as the water levels of all major rivers, including those in three districts under the Sylhet division, continue to rise rapidly. This is due to heavy rainfall recorded in upstream areas as well as parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts and Meghalaya in India. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday directed all concerned, including the civil administration, to take necessary preparations in advance to face the probable floods....
Business Report : Edison Real Estate Ltd, one of fastest growing real estate brand of the country and Haier Bangladesh Ltd the global consumer electronics giant, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Edison Real Estate’s office premise in the capital’s Tejgaon. Haier Bangladesh will offer upto 15% discount on their electronics products such as TV, air conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, and washing machine to the honorable members of Edison Royal Club, first of a kind loyalty program in the real...
Staff Reporter : The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a chargesheet against former Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) chairman Shamsuddoha Khondokar and his wife for illegally amassing wealth exceeding Tk66 crore. Investigation Officer Khorshed Alam, assistant director of the ACC, submitted the chargesheet to Judge Mohammad As Shams Jaglul Hossain of the Dhaka Sessions Judge Court on Tuesday, July 2. According to the ACC, Shamsuddoha and his wife, Ferdowsi Sultana Khondokar, possess a vast amount of assets that exceed...
Sports Reporter : Swimmer Samiul Islam and Sonia Akter will take part in the forthcoming Paris Olympics 2024. Samiul Islam and Sonia Akter received wild cards on Monday last from World Aquatics, the governing body of international swimming federation. Samiul Islam will compete in the 100metre freestyle, while Sonia Akter will participate in the 50metere freestyle. General Secretary of Bangladesh Swimming Federation and Executive Member of Bangladesh Olympic Association MB Saif said to a local website, ” We received a...
Special Correspondent : The recreational spaces for the nearly two crore residents of Dhaka are shrinking due to the encroachment of various open areas, including parks and playgrounds. As a result, many children and families are confined to their homes, leading to a lack of physical activity and associated developmental challenges for children. In response, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) under the Ministry of Shipping has initiated a project titled “Construction and Installation of Demarcation Pillar, Walkway, Bank...
Business Report : A business delegation from China, comprising representatives from leading garment and textile companies visited the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday. The BGMEA side was headed by President SM Mannan (Kochi) while the Chinese delegation was represented by Xu Jinshan, President of Fujian Qunfeng Machinery Co., Ltd. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Md. Nasir Uddin, Directors Rajiv Chowdhury and Md. Jakir Hossain, were also present at the meeting. The meeting was also attended by Solaiman,...
The World Sports Press Day was observed in the capital on Tuesday. Marking the day, members of Bangladesh Sports Press Association cut a large cake in its office room on the day. There are three associations in Bangladesh, who represent the sports writers and sports journalists. They are: Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA), Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) and Bangladesh Sports Journalists Community (BSJC). Of them, BSPA is affiliated with AIPS. The different sports federations and associations of Bangladesh revealed...
Deutsche Welle : The Amazon and other ecosystems in Brazil saw a record number of wildfires in the first six...
Business Report : Sunlife Insurance Company Ltd, listed on the stock market, has bounced back after Green Delta Insurance Company took entire share of former Health Minister Zahid Maleque and his family. After the change of ownership it announced dividends for the first time in two years. Additionally, the life insurance company has indicated an increase in the Life Fund in the first quarter of 2024. On Tuesday, Sunlife Insurance reviewed its audited financial report for 2023 and announced dividends...