Staff Reporter : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus of obstructing the much-anticipated Padma Bridge project, alleging that he used his connections to block crucial funding from the World Bank. Speaking at a distinguished gathering on Friday, July 5, at the Mawa end of the Padma Bridge to mark the project’s completion, Prime Minister Hasina revealed that former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had personally called her to lobby for Yunus’s position as Managing...
Day: July 5, 2024
Agencies : United States President Joe Biden has pledged to stay in the presidential race, despite media reports he was assessing an exit following a dismal debate showing against his Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, last week. The New York Times and ABC News both reported that Biden had told allies that the next few days will be significant in recovering his standing, although sources speaking to both outlets stressed that he wanted to continue. Biden was resolute when...
Abu Jakir : In a decisive move to restore its image and reaffirm its commitment to good governance, the ruling Awami League and its government have announced a comprehensive anti-corruption drive targeting both the party and the administration. However, several leaders holding central positions in the Awami League and responsible grassroots members have expressed doubts about the success of the ongoing anti-corruption campaign, despite the ambitious plans. They cited numerous past initiatives over the last 15 years that have remained...
Business Report : A MoU has been signed between Trust Bank Limited & ShareTrip Limited. Md Mostafa Musharrof, head of...
Business Report : In the initial public offering (IPO) of Techno Drugs, investors will receive 11 shares for every Tk10,000 applied, 110 shares for every Tk1 lakh applied, and 1,166 shares for up to Tk10 lakh applied. However, non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) will receive slightly more shares in the company’s IPO, with 20 shares allocated for every Tk10,000 applied and 2,160 shares for up to Tk10 lakh applied, according to a source at the Dhaka Stock Exchange. Techno Drugs received applications...
Business Report : Shares at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose 2.30 percent with the broad index crossing the 5400-point mark...
AFP : A US mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines for annual joint military exercises — to the annoyance of China — will be pulled out of the country, a Philippine Army spokesman said Thursday. The US Army said in April it had deployed the Mid-Range Capability missile system which can fire the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in the northern Philippines. Philippine troops have been taught how to use and maintain the Typhon...
Business Report : In a significant move, the workers’ union at Samsung Electronics has announced a strike from July 8-10,...
Madukhali (Faridpur) Correspondent : The program of cash subsidy among sugarcane farmers in 7 subzones under the plantation system (STP) under the management of agriculture department has been inaugurated at Faridpur Sugar Mill located in Madhukhali, Faridpur. At 1 o’clock on Thursday in the office of the managing director of the sugar mill, the Managing Director of the sugar mill inaugurated the program of paying money to the farmers through Bikash. Saifullah. At that time, General Manager (Administration) Mohammad MizanurRahman,...
BSS, Manikganj : A court here today sentenced one person to death for killing his friend four years back. Senior District and Session Judge Joyosree Samaddar pronounced the verdict in presence of the convict -Imran Hossain Bishu, son of Jamal Mollah of Char Golora village under Singair upazila – in a crowded courtroom. According to the prosecution, police recovered the burnt body of Uttam Akash Alif, son of Md Alim of village Lemubari under Manikganj sadar upazila, from a field...