AFP : Nato’s 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance. Instead, leaders are coming together in Washington in the shadow of setbacks in Ukraine and electoral headwinds on both sides of the Atlantic. US President Joe Biden, fighting for his political life after a disastrous debate against Nato skeptic Donald Trump, will turn his attention away from campaigning to welcome leaders of the 32-nation transatlantic alliance for three days from Tuesday. Biden has...
Day: July 8, 2024
Business Desk : By paying electricity, gas and water bills for the first time through bKash app this July, customers...
Bangladesh’s economic outlook is facing renewed scrutiny after the central bank revealed a significant discrepancy in export figures. This $14 billion hole raises concerns about the accuracy of other key economic data the government uses to formulate policy. The debacle in the economy and citizens’ living standard, meeting essentials and fulfilling minimum nutritious intake all signify the political solution of the macroeconomy and establish people’s rule instead of ongoing oligarchy. Economists point out a troubling disconnect between reported economic growth...
Abu Jakir : The Awami League government is currently navigating intensified pressure from two concurrent movements: protests by university teachers over pension reforms and demands for student quota reform. These issues have compounded existing societal unrest fueled by escalating commodity prices, economic challenges, and energy crises. In response to the ongoing quota reform protests, government sources have indicated a cautious approach aimed at preventing student demonstrators from becoming direct adversaries. However, the administration remains resolute in its stance against university...
Arab News : Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the...
City Desk : Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Pact signifies a robust partnership aimed at addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. This collaborative effort aims to expedite Bangladesh’s adaptation strategies while securing additional funding for climate resilience projects, reports media. The environment minister said this while a delegation led by the Ambassador of France, Marie Masdupuy, held a bilateral meeting to discuss the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Pact at the Ministry of...
Business Desk : The Dinajpur branch of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC commenced banking operations at its new address (Captain Tower...
An own goal by Mert Muldur completed a dramatic comeback for the Netherlands on Saturday as they overcame a tenacious Turkiye 2-1 to book a Euro 2024 semi-final meeting with England. The defender bundled the ball into his own net in the 76th minute under pressure from Cody Gakpo as the Dutch bounced back from a poor first-half display to win a bruising clash and complete the final four line-up. Stefan de Vrij had equalized only six minutes earlier after...
Business Report : Rawhide traders and tannery owners on Sunday sought storage facilities in the regional level including in Natore,...
City Desk : Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) Traffic Department has advised commuters to leave for work early to avoid possible traffic jams due to various street programs on Sunday. According to a press release, a rally marking the Hindu community’s religious festival Ratha Yatra in the city is scheduled for Sunday morning. It will parade through several roads of Dhaka, reports the media. Moreover, city dwellers may face traffic jams due to some important events and ongoing anti-quota movements. In...
Arab News : Saudi Arabia and Jordan airdropped 30 tonnes of ready-to-eat food for besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Saudi aid agency KSrelief said on Sunday. In a statement carried by the SPA, the agency said the airdrop was carried out with the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization and the Jordanian Hashemite Armed Forces. The food supplies dropped by air are suitable for immediate consumption without the need for heating, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, KSrelief director general, said...
AFP : Two soldiers and six suspected militants were killed in two separate gun battles in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said...