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No bar to run trial against Khaleda in Niko graft case
The High Court today cleared the lower court concerned to run trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Niko corruption case
PM mourns death of Natore-4 MP Abdul Kuddus
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Professor Abdul Kuddus, valiant freedom fighter, Natore district Awami League president and member of parliament from Natore-4 (Gurudaspur-Baraigram) constituency.
Farooki debuts as actor with Tisha in ‘Something Like an Autobiography’
Celebrity couple Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Nusrat Imrose Tisha will be coming together on screen for the first time for his film “Something like an Autobiography”, one of the 12 love stories from anthology film series “Ministry of Love.” The on-screen duo also co-wrote the screenplay for the web-film.
Abdul Jabbar’s soulful voice had a profound impact on me: Syed Abdul Hadi
"Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" stand proudly as three of the most beloved songs to have graced the top 20 all-time Bangla songs list in the 2006 survey conducted by BBC Bangla. These timeless melodies were brought to life by the inimitable voice of the Bangladeshi musical legend, Abdul Jabbar.
Sending businessmen to jail may cause further price spiral
The government wants to bring down the prices of essentials through talks with the business community since sudden jail and other stern actions might send the prices higher further, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today.
Imran Khan’s judicial remand extended till Sept 13 in cipher case
A special court, recently established to hear cases filed under the Official Secrets Act, extended the judicial remand of PTI Chairman Imran Khan till September 13 on Wednesday, his lawyer confirmed
Why is remittance from Saudi Arabia falling?
Government must address use of unauthorised channels and migrants' skills gap
23% RMG factories remain out of inspection in Bangladesh: CPD
About 23 percent of the RMG factories in Bangladesh have remained out of inspection, according to the findings of a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Zayed Khan spotted with Kolkata actress Sayantika
Despite defying rumours of collaborations with Sayantika Banerjee, “Antor Jala” actor Zayed Khan had been spotted shooting with the actress in Cox’s bazar for Taju Kamrul’s “Chayabaz”.
No assemblies, processions on court premises, SC asks lawyers
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today asked the lawyers to strictly follow the High Court directives that in 2005 prohibited them from holding assemblies and bringing out processions on the court premises across the country
Hillary Clinton urges support for Prof Yunus
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton urged support for Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus in a social media post
Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules
Russia has informed Brazil's aircraft investigation authority that it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer (EMBR3.SA) jet that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules "at the moment", the Brazilian agency told Reuters on Tuesday
Russia's Prigozhin buried quietly in hometown of St Petersburg
Overbearing in life but discreet in death, Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was buried quietly in a leafy cemetery on the outskirts of St Petersburg on Tuesday, six days after he was killed in an unexplained plane crash
Suspects back in court over Singapore's swoop on major money laundering ring
Ten foreigners accused of involvement in a major money laundering operation in Singapore were set to appear in court on Wednesday, some facing new charges as the city-state seek to widen its net in one of its most high-profile crime cases
Ebadot's World Cup hopes end as pacer goes under knife in UK
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain is of the upcoming ODI World Cup as the pacer goes under the knife in the UK today for an injury that has already seen him out of the Asia Cup, beginning today.
Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Karachi
An adult lion escaped from a private vehicle amidst heavy traffic in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, causing panic for two hours before it was recaptured, police said
What happened to shut down Toyota's production in Japan?
Toyota Motor (7203.T) was ramping back production at its Japan-based factories on Wednesday after a computer system processing orders for vehicle parts broke down on Tuesday, forcing the closure of 14 assembly plants.
What Asia can do to fight climate change
As far as climate change is concerned, the Asia Pacific is highly significant.
Foreign ministry official sent to jail in graft case
A Dhaka court yesterday sent Md Zakir Hossain, an administrative officer of the foreign ministry, to jail after rejecting his bail petition in a case filed over amassing Tk 15.88 crore illegally
Mahira Khan diagnosed with bipolar disorder, says 'Raees' triggered it
Recently, during an interview on a podcast platform, the "Raees" famed actress Mahira Khan disclosed her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which she linked to her experience with the film.
Gabon soldiers say election result cancelled, 'regime' ended
A dozen Gabonese soldiers appeared on television Wednesday announcing they were "putting an end to the current regime" and the cancellation of an election that, according to official results, President Ali Bongo Ondimba won
Aamir Khan to return to acting next year
After a temporary hiatus from showbiz, Aamir Khan is all set to make a comeback with a new production, which will be released during Christmas, 2024.
iPhone 15 to be released officially on September 12
Apple has officially announced its annual event, scheduled for 12 September at Apple Park. The invitation, titled "Wonderlust," indicates that the company plans to unveil its iPhone 15 series, among other products.
'Habu' bhai chooses to feed orphans over a lavish reception
"Bachelor Point" actor Habu bhai, whose real name is Chashi Alam, has been in the news for his marriage to Tultul Islam.
Dhaka's air world’s most polluted for second consecutive day
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality for the second consecutive day with an AQI of 176 at 8:58am today
Natore-4 MP Abdul Kuddus passes away
Abdul Kuddus, Awami League lawmaker of Natore-4 constituency, died at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 77
Taskin one of ICC’s six players set to dazzle at Asia Cup 2023
From the remaining five players from respective participants, one more pacer made the cut: pacer Jasprit Bumrah of India. Here is the full list of players to watch:
Alcaraz hopes for swift resolution to Rubiales kiss scandal
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he hopes for a quick resolution to the Women's World Cup kiss scandal involving the country's football chief Luis Rubiales.
Find the unadulterated truth about all alleged disappearances
No credible and independent investigation has so far been carried out into any of the alleged incidents of enforced disappearance in Bangladesh.
My responsibility as actor grew after playing Bangabandhu: Shommo Joyti
Currently, the budding actor is all geared up for the release of the government granted film "Dushshahoshi Khoka". Directed by Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar, Shommo will be seen essaying the early life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Liton ruled out of Asia Cup, Bijoy called in as replacement
Bangladesh opener Liton Das has been ruled out of the Asia Cup and Anamul Haque Bijoy will be replacing him in the Tigers' squad for the tournament.
Alcaraz, Medvedev ease into second round
Alcaraz, returning to the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where he lifted his first Grand Slam as a teenager a year ago, was always in control after Germany's Dominik Koepfer rolled his left ankle badly in the opening game
Coastal Florida town battens down hatches as Hurricane Idalia looms
John Paul Nohelj has lived in Steinhatchee for two decades. For him, the northwest Florida town set among marshes and forests is paradise on Earth, and he won't leave -- despite being in the crosshairs of a churning hurricane
Performing with Fuad Almuqtadir is a dream come true: Sanjoy
Bangladeshi-born American producer and pop musician Sanjoy is all set to perform in Bangladesh for the first time, joining forces with noted music director Fuad Almuqtadir in a special show, “Dameer and Fuad Present Sanjoy”, at Dhaka's Aloki.
Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86
Canada has detected its first case of coronavirus infection from the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant of Omicron in a person in British Columbia who had not traveled outside the Pacific province, health officials said on Tuesday
Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr thrash Al-Shabab
The Portuguese superstar got things underway in the 13th minute as he converted from the spot after a handball in the Al Shabab penalty area. He added to his tally five minutes later with a header only for the goal to be disallowed for a push on a defender.
Venus bows out of 24th US Open
The 43-year-old tennis icon was no match for her 26-year-old opponent, who was born just weeks before Williams played her first Grand Slam final at the US Open in 1997
Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius
Vinicius, who limped off early in Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win against Celta Vigo on Friday, will reportedly be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, taking him out of Brazil's qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on September 8 and 12, respectively.
‘NHRC can’t directly investigate cases involving law enforcers’
NHRC Chairman Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed talks about how the commission has dealt with the cases of enforced disappearance.
Haaland wins PFA Player of the Year award
Organised by the Professional Footballers' Association, the awards salute the best male and female players in English football in 2023
'The numbers on our list might only be the tip of the iceberg'
We hope the Bangladesh government will take the crucial step of ratifying the ICPPED.
DSA 2.0 is every bit as dangerous
Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns
Half-day road, waterways blockade in Rangamati today
Hill Women's Federation and the Chittagong Hill Tracts Women's Association will enforce a half-day road and waterway blockade in Rangamati today demanding the cancellation of bail to a rape convict
India bins China putting parts of its territory in map
India yesterday termed "absurd" China's claim over the Arunachal Pradesh in the eastern Himalayas and the Aksai Chin region in the western Himalayas as part of its territory
Van Dijk charged by FA over red card reaction
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been charged with acting in an improper manner after he was sent off at Newcastle on Sunday.
Over 40 lakh cases pending with courts
More than 40 lakh cases are now pending trial in different courts of the country
Part of flood control dyke collapses in Lalmonirhat
About 100m of the 300-metre earthen flood control embankment along the Teestahas collapsed in Lalmonirhat's Aditmari upazila due to strong currents in the river
Gatco case: Charge framing hearing Sept 24
A Dhaka court yesterday set September 24 for hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khakeda Zia and 14 others in the Gatco graft case filed in 2007.
Contempt of court petition filed against 7 pro-BNP lawyers
A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday filed a contempt of court petition with the Appellate Division of the SC against seven pro-BNP lawyers for making “slanderous, derogatory and contemptuous” comments about two apex court judges.
Engineer beaten up, threatened by ‘ruling party men’
Kaliganj Nesco executive engineer was assaulted and threatened by a group of men who allegedly identified themselves as members of the ruling party and barged into his office in Lalmonirhat yesterday.
‘I love playing ODI cricket’
The right-handed batter said that the format always brings out his best.
A fist full of fire and faith
It was a momentous occasion for Bangladesh when a bunch of young guns clinched the U-19 World Cup in 2020, beating a strong opponent such as India who are known for producing young talents in bulk.
Babar plays down India hype ahead of Nepal fixture
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stressed his team was focused on Wednesday’s Asia Cup opening game against Nepal rather than against arch-rivals India, saying no team can be taken lightly.
Injury worries grow in Tigers’ camp
Injury is still Bangladesh’s top concern prior to their opening Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka tomorrow.
‘A special place’ as nostalgia and aspiration juxtapose for ’86ers
The Asia Cup remains unparalleled for a certain generation of former Bangladesh cricketers, when it comes to evoking an intense sense of nostalgia.
SL take brunt of injury blow
Sri Lanka have been hit by injuries to key bowlers as they named their 15-member squad for Asia Cup 2023 yesterday.
Almutairi wants to break ‘bad luck’ against Bangladesh
Afghanistan football team’s head coach Abdullah Almutairi is looking forward to breaking the deadlock against Bangladesh in next month’s two FIFA friendly matches.
Ruthless Djokovic returns to the top
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open by storming past Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reclaim the world number one ranking and take the first step towards matching Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 Grand Slams.
Onana recalled to Cameroon squad
Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana has been recalled to Cameroon’s squad some nine months after he walked out on the team during the World Cup in Qatar.
Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into ODI fold
England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of one-day international retirement.
U-16 boys aim to regain SAFF title
Bangladesh, the champions 2015 and 2018 editions, are set to fly today for Thimphu to take part in the SAFF U-16 Championship with the hope of regaining the title.
‘Baby AB’ steps onto int’l stage
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket’s big stage during Australia’s white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
Ukraine’s children losing out on education: UN
Years of disrupted schooling have left Ukrainian children struggling to learn language, maths and reading skills in the wake of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion, the United Nations warned yesterday.
Taiwan warns of surge in tensions
Taiwan yesterday urged China to stop “military harassment” that risked damaging regional security after it said 24 Chinese warplanes were detected near the island.
West has failed to isolate Iran
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said yesterday that the West had failed to isolate his country, while also holding out the prospect of resuming talks on reviving a nuclear deal.
Indian FM dismisses China’s territorial claims
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar dismissed China’s claims on contested territory as “absurd”, saying yesterday the areas belonged to India.
Israeli PM thanks Saudi after emergency landing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday thanked authorities in Saudi Arabia -- with which his country has no formal ties -- for their “warm attitude” following an emergency aircraft landing in Jeddah.
UN bracing for humanitarian crisis
The United Nations warned yesterday that the political crisis in Niger and the sanctions imposed against the coup regime risk triggering “catastrophic” humanitarian effects.
Thousands trafficked into online crime in SE Asia
Hundreds of thousands of people are being coerced in Southeast Asia by criminal gangs into carrying out online scams, often under the threat of torture, the United Nations said yesterday.
Idalia gains hurricane force
Storm Idalia strengthened into a hurricane yesterday as forecasters predicted it would intensify and become “extremely dangerous” before making landfall in the US state of Florida.
US to counter growing size of China’s military
The Pentagon plans to field thousands of drones within the next two years to help counter China’s numerical edge in personnel and military hardware, a senior US defense official said Monday.
Live parasitic worm found in woman’s brain
A parasitic roundworm typically found in snakes has been pulled “alive and wriggling” from a woman’s brain in a stomach-churning medical first, Australian doctors said yesterday.
Sakhipur-Sagardighi: Road left in battered condition
The Sakhipur-Sagardighi road has been in battered conditions for long, causing immense sufferings to its users.
HSC exams in ‘abandoned’ classrooms
More than 1,300 examinees from different colleges are appearing their ongoing HSC examinations at Government Mahtabuddin Degree College in Kaliganj upazila amid risk life as numerous cracks have developed in all the 16 classrooms of its old academic building.
Cyprus arrests 21 in anti-migrant violence
Cyprus police said yesterday they have arrested 21 people after violent clashes between Cypriots and migrants near the resort city of Paphos, where authorities have started removing Syrians from a condemned apartment complex.
Woman, daughter found dead; husband held
A 33-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter were found dead at their residence in the port city’s Bank Colony in the EPZ area yesterday.
Chinese national sent to jail in rape case
A male Chinese national and a local woman were sent to jail Monday in a case filed over raping an 11th-grade college student.
Greece wildfire largest ever recorded in EU
A forest blaze in Greece is “the largest wildfire ever recorded in the EU” and the bloc is mobilising nearly half its firefighting air wing to tackle it, a European Commission spokesman said yesterday.
Jubo League activist hacked to death
A Jubo League activist died early yesterday, hours after criminals attacked him with sharp weapons in Mymensingh’s Muktagachha upazila.
Jatrabari worst affected, co-infection adding to woes
Sajid Ahmed, a 14-year-old from Jatrabari, is battling a co-infection of dengue and typhoid. He has been undergoing treatment at Mugda Medical College and Hospital since Friday.
Breaking the stigma of ‘second-hand’ shopping
My friend once wished to replicate a green business concept she had encountered on a visit to Europe.
BNP demands withdrawal of cases against Prof Yunus
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday issued a statement demanding immediate withdrawal of the cases filed against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and an end to his harassment.
‘Bangladesh has independent judicial process’
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam yesterday said the court would take decisions based on evidence regarding Prof Muhammad Yunus while claiming Bangladesh has an independent judicial process, reports UNB.
7 DU-Affiliated Colleges: CGPA criteria might be relaxed
Following demonstrations by students of its seven affiliated colleges, Dhaka University authorities are considering to relax the CGPA criteria for promotion at the respective institutions.
‘Settle possessions, shares in a month’
The High Court yesterday directed Dhaka North City Corporation and Borak Real Estate Ltd to settle their possessions and shares of a 28-storey building, constructed by the company on DNCC land in Banani in accordance with the principle of equity of law and agreement, within a month.
Honouring a stellar woman
To recognise special contributions of emerging, young and promising women from different walks of life, bti and The Daily Star jointly honoured Shamima Akhter of Unilever Bangladesh with the coveted Stellar Women title in the “corporate” category.
CID asked to submit probe report by October 1
A Dhaka court yesterday asked Criminal Investigation Department to submit by October 1 the probe report in a case filed over the death of Buet student Fardin Noor Parash in November last year.
Stop enforced disappearances
Twelve human rights organisations yesterday issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the enforced disappearances and calling on the government to put an end to the practice, harassment of the victims’ families, and to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Check wastage of public funds, unnecessary expenditure
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed again the importance of reining in inflation in the country through various efforts and government policies, along with preventing unnecessary expenditure and wastage of public funds.
Thousands marooned as five districts still under water
Rising water levels in the northern rivers have flooded vast tract of low-lying areas in five northern districts, causing thousands to suffer.
Tourists suffer due to damaged roads
The Patuakhali-Kuakata highway, a common route for tourists to visit Kuakata beach, has become unusable in recent times due to numerous potholes. Passenger, tourist buses and other vehicles are plying this road daily with the risk of accidents ever lurking.
Imran’s graft conviction suspended
A Pakistani court yesterday suspended former prime minister Imran Khan’s recent conviction on corruption charges, his lawyer Naeem Panjutha said, but it will not lead to his release as a judge has ordered his detention in the cipher case.
HC scraps DU prof’s suspension
The High Court yesterday scrapped Dhaka University authorities’ decision to suspend Prof Md Rahmat Ullah, former president of Dhaka University Teachers’ Association.
Logging Disappearances: Rights groups, activists face legal hassles
Human rights organisations and activists, who work to document incidents of enforced disappearances, operate under the burden of judicial harassment as they face a bevy of legal cases and police investigations.
Man killed in road accident
A man died after an unidentified vehicle hit him in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj early yesterday.
United Healthcare celebrates 17th anniv
Celebrating its 17th anniversary, United Healthcare held a ceremony on August 24 at all institutions of United Healthcare -- United Medical College and Hospital of Satarkul, Medix of Dhanmondi, MA Rashid Hospital of Jamalpur and United Hospital Ltd, said a press release.
Economy headed in wrong direction
As much as 70 percent of the respondents in a recent survey think Bangladesh’s economy is heading in the wrong direction, and they cite high prices of products as the basis for their viewpoint.
Top cement makers shifting to eco-friendly production
Bangladesh’s major cement manufacturers are increasingly shifting to eco-friendly production processes with a view to cutting energy consumption and pollution and ensuring the sustainability of their business in a world that is getting more worried about industries’ carbon footprint.
Bangladesh can save £315m a year: experts
Bangladesh will benefit the most from the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) as it will potentially save £315 million in tariffs annually on its exports to the European nation, according to experts.
PM directs to initiate process to secure loans from NDB
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the concerned departments to start the process of securing loans from the New Development Bank (NDB).
Cyber Security Act: Stakeholders’ views to be considered
Law Minister Anisul Huq has said stakeholders’ views will be taken into account before enacting the Cyber Security Act-2023.
Bilateral trade to rise if EPA is signed with Korea
Bangladesh’s bilateral trade and investment with Korea will increase if an economic partnership agreement (EPA) is signed, Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik said yesterday.
Policyholders can take loan from pension scheme fund
The policyholders can take loans against the money they will deposit as subscription fee for the universal pension scheme, said Kabirul Ezdani Khan, executive chairman of the National Pension Authority.
Record potato production, yet prices going up
Potato prices are soaring even though farmers this year grew a record 1.04 crore tonnes, cutting the buying power of consumers, especially fixed and low-income people already battered by sustained high inflation.
It is people’s participation that matters
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said that to her, a participatory election is the one participated by the general public.
US trade curbs threaten global supply chains
Beijing has raised “serious concerns” with the United States over Washington’s trade curbs on Chinese businesses, warning they could threaten the “security and stability” of global supply chains, state media reported Tuesday.
Toyota’s Japan production at standstill
Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday said it has suspended operations at all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan due to a production system malfunction, bringing domestic output to a standstill at the world’s biggest-selling automaker.
India cuts prices of cooking gas
India cut the price of cooking gas for households on Tuesday by about 18 percent to rein in inflation ahead of crucial state and general elections.
UK shop price inflation at 10-month low
Prices in British store chains rose in August at the slowest pace in nearly a year, according to industry data that offers further relief for consumers hit by high inflation and for the Bank of England which is trying to quash it.
Macron may visit Dhaka after G20 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to visit Dhaka after the G20 summit in New Delhi, signalling an enhancement of the Dhaka-Paris relationship that both parties seem eager for.
India’s 5 lakh tonnes of rice shipments postponed after new duty
India’s move to impose a 20 percent duty on exports of parboiled rice has prompted buyers and sellers to postpone shipments of around 500,000 metric tons to after mid-October to avoid paying the tax, three leading exporters told Reuters on Tuesday.
ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes
OpenAI on Monday said it was launching a business version of ChatGPT as its artificial intelligence sensation grapples with declining usership nine months after its historic debut.
StanChart facilitates first LC application via H2H connectivity
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has provided Genesis Fashions Ltd, a ready-made garments manufacturer and sister concern of the M&J Group, with the resources needed to submit trade applications via host-to-host (H2H) connectivity.
EBL, Trust Bank sign deal on money transfer
Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) has signed an agreement with Trust Bank Ltd for the money transfer service Ria, a US-based global money transfer company whose Bangladesh agent is Trust Bank.
China’s factory activity likely extended declines
China’s factory activity likely contracted for a fifth straight month in August, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as weak demand threatens recovery prospects in the world’s second-largest economy and pressures officials to prop up growth.
Initiate talks with all parties
Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday expressed doubt about whether the next general election would be free and fair.
Ukraine won’t reduce winter wheat acreage
Ukrainian farmers are not expected to reduce the area of winter wheat they sow for the 2024 harvest despite higher logistics costs due to the wartime export crisis, a senior farming official told Reuters on Tuesday.
UCB gets BB recognition in sustainability rating
United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC was honoured yesterday as one of top banks in “Sustainability Rating 2023” by the Bangladesh Bank.
Air pollution in Bangladesh: Life expectancy rate cut by 6.8yrs
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan are, in order, the top four most polluted countries in terms of annualised, population-weighted averages of fine particulate matter, a study showed yesterday.
College girl stabbed ‘by stalkers’
A college girl was stabbed allegedly by her stalker in broad daylight in Noakhali’s Laxmipur town yesterday.
Dengue Outbreak: Platelet kit crunch delaying treatment
Treatment of seriously ill dengue patients is being affected by an acute shortage of the kit needed to extract platelets from whole blood in a method that requires only a single donor.
Dollar ticks up, yen under pressure
The US dollar ticked up slightly on Tuesday after a strong run though traders held off from large bets ahead of a slew of economic data this week, while the Japanese yen languished near levels that triggered intervention last year.
Govt now offers incentives on summer onion varieties
The government will provide an additional Tk 16.2 crore as incentives to farmers to encourage them to cultivate the summer varieties of onions in its efforts to reduce import dependence and become self-reliant.
PM seeks more US investment
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called for larger investment from US companies in sectors, particularly power, energy, ICT and infrastructure.
Chinese investors rush to offshore funds to offset domestic risks
Disillusioned with a weak stock market at home, geopolitical risks and a falling currency, Chinese investors are pouring money into investment products with exposure to overseas assets that will also help diversify their portfolios.
