Low demand exposes many vulnerabilities
More than three quarters of Bangladesh鈥檚 installed power generation capacity remained unused for a few hours in the morning since the winter officially began on the first day of December...
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BBS begins economic census 2024 today
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics on Monday at a press conference announced that it would begin Bangladesh Economic Census 2024 today across the country to gain a detailed perception about the structural changes in the country鈥檚 economy...
Four reforms in power sector can save Tk聽138b annually
Bangladesh can reduce its subsidy burden by Tk聽138 billion by making four power sector reforms, said a report released on Wednesday by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis...
Dhaka wants reciprocal relations with Delhi: Touhid
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh wants good relations with India on a reciprocal basis, hinting that Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries might take place a day ahead instead of December 10...
CAB demands punishment of dishonest traders
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Rajshahi deputy commissioner with their eight-point demand, including identifying syndicates of dishonest dealers and...
US Black Friday online spending put at record $10.8b
American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online during 鈥楤lack Friday鈥� promotions, with many using artificial intelligence tools to find the best deals, Adobe Analytics announced Saturday...
Inflation-wary US consumers flock to 鈥楤lack Friday鈥� deals
US shoppers were out in force for 鈥楤lack Friday,鈥� with preliminary data showing strong online sales despite inflation nerves prompting retailers in the world鈥檚 biggest economy to come up with ever more deals...
Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961
Sri Lanka鈥檚 consumer prices fell by 2.1 per cent in November, the highest deflation rate recorded by the economically fragile island nation since 1961, official data showed Saturday...
DNCRP conducts drives in 21 districts
In a bid to ensure price stability and a steady supply of essential goods, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has conducted market drives across 21 districts, imposing...
Use of force by law enforcers
USING force by law enforcement is critical to maintaining public order and ensuring safety. However, it remains a highly contentious issue, often scrutinised for its ethical, legal and practical implications. While police forces globally are entrusted with considerable authority, including the power to use physical force, their actions must be carefully regulated...
Indian delegation scheduled to attend FOC in Dhaka in December: Touhid
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Dhaka in mid-December to lead the Indian delegation at the next round of Bangladesh-India Foreign Office Consultation, signalling efforts to normalise bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Mobile users call for public hearing on Ngso satellite draft rules
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association on Sunday called for a public hearing on recently drafted non-geostationary orbit satellite services operator licensing guideline...
Experts emphasise political consensus for constitution reforms
Leading legal and constitution experts and dignitaries on Saturday emphasised the necessity of political consensus for amending or rewriting the constitution, aligning it with people鈥檚 aspirations, particularly in the spirit of the July-August Students鈥� Movement Against Discrimination...
Pragati Life settles Tk 305cr in claims in Jan-Sept
Pragati Life Insurance Limited has settled Tk. 305.20 crore in claims from January to September period of 2024, said a press release...
Fati sidelined with hamstring injury
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the Catalan club said in a statement on Wednesday.
Act liabilities motor insurance
THE act liabilities motor insurance, or third-party motor insurance, is not in force now after the enforcement of Road Transport Act 2018. In this situation, owners of owners seem to have been...
Rizwan elected Eastland Insurance vice-chair
Rizwan Rahman has been elected vice-chairman of Eastland Insurance PLC during the company鈥檚 225th board meeting on Wednesday, said a press release...
German consumer confidence improves: survey
The mood of German consumers is improving as they head into November but remains 鈥榚xtremely low鈥� amid war in Europe and corporate crises at home, a key survey showed Tuesday...
ACC to sue Rupali insurance chair Quddus, 3 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday approved two cases against Rupali Insurance Company Limited chairman Mostafa Golam Quddus and three others for their alleged involvement in corruption...
Businesses to run despite actions against owners: Asif
Labour and Employment adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Saturday said that despite actions against business owners involved in money laundering and various crimes, their businesses would continue to operate...
MA Samad鈥檚 19th death anniv today
Today is the 19th death anniversary of MA Samad, an Insurance legend and founder of Bangladesh general insurance company limited.
DSE drops Purabi General Insurance to 鈥榋鈥� category
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Wednesday demoted Purabi General Insurance to 鈥榋鈥� category due to its non-compliance with securities laws.
Eggs to be sold at govt-set prices from Wednesday: DNCRP
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has announced that eggs will be sold at government-set prices starting today (Wednesday).
Singapore halts Allianz bid to buy majority stake in local insurer
Singapore on Monday moved to stop a US$1.7 billion deal that would have allowed German insurance giant Allianz to buy a majority stake in a local insurer...
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in September
China鈥檚 consumer inflation rate slowed in September, official data showed Sunday, in a sign that demand remains fragile in the world鈥檚 number two economy...
JPMorgan Chase profits top estimates, bank sees 鈥榬esilient鈥� US economy
JPMorgan Chase reported a dip in profits on higher costs Friday while still topping expectations as executives described US consumers as healthy and the economy as poised to avoid recession...
A case for major public policy
FROM time immemorial, human beings have been living by consuming for survival. This writing, however, is not about our normal behaviours of consumption for living. In modern culture, consumerism refers to the tendency of people who live a lifestyle of excessive materialism that revolves around reflexive, wasteful, or conspicuous consumption triggered...
Man arrested for Facebook posts insulting Islam
The police have arrested a man at Chatmohar Police Station in Pabna for Facebook posts that allegedly insulted Islam...
DSE demotes 2 more cos to 鈥榋鈥� category
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Tuesday downgraded two more companies to 鈥榋鈥� category due to non-compliance with securities laws...
Jahirul Islam re-elected Popular Life chairman
Mohammd Jahirul Islam has been re-elected chairman of Popular Life Insurance Company Limited, said a press release...