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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party showed a comfortable lead Tuesday (4 June), according to early figures reported by India’s Election Commission, but was facing a stronger challenge from the opposition than had been expected. The counting of more than 640 million votes cast over the past six weeks in the world’s largest democratic exercise was expected to take all day, with Modi widely expected to be elected to a third five-year term when the

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (4 June) asked the tea growers to opt for more diversified and aromatic tea considering the growing global demand for such types of drink. “I think we need to pay attention to make diversified and aromatic tea as the demand for it is much higher now in foreign countries,” she said. The premier made this remarks while addressing a programme arranged in the city’s Osmani Memorial Auditorium on the occasion of 4th

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Outgoing chief of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan on Tuesday paid a farewell call to President Mohammed Shahabuddin. President`s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting. The press secretary said that the Air Force Chief thanked the President for his cooperation during the meeting.

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Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has said that the health department is committed to fulfilling the prime minister’s pledge to eliminate leprosy by 2030. To this end, the Ministry of Health is working tirelessly with government, non-government and international partners, he said at a meeting with Yohei Sasakawa, chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, at the Secretariat on Tuesday (4 June) morning. Samanta informed Sasakawa

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A covered van driver and his helper, both siblings, died after their vehicle was hit from behind by another covered van in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla early Tuesday (4 June). The deceased were identified as driver Md Sagar and helper Belal Hossain, residents of the Jhenaihat area of Rajarhat Police Station of Kurigram. Miabazar Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge, SM Lokman Hossain, confirmed the matter

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The water level of the major rivers in the northeastern region of the country may increase at some points for the short term in 24 hours commencing at 9 am on Tuesday, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). According to information from meteorological organizations, medium to heavy rainfall is expected over the northern, northeastern and adjoining upstream in the next 72 hours, it said.

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In Bangladesh`s dynamic and evolving financial landscape, the role of a bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stands as one of the most demanding and stressful. The myriad responsibilities ranging from stringent regulatory compliance to managing economic volatility, fierce market competition, and balancing stakeholder expectations create a high-pressure environment. This comprehensive analysis explores the diverse stressors that shape the professional life of a bank CEO

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Chinese companies are generally upbeat about the prospects of selling their products to overseas markets and such optimism is supported by favorable conditions both at home and abroad. A recent survey conducted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) shows that 81.6 percent of foreign trade-oriented firms predict stable or increased exports in the first half of the year. China`s exports grew 0.6 percent in 2023, slowing down from a

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Nigerian labour unions shut down the national power grid and disrupted flights on Monday as they launched an indefinite strike that closed schools and public offices after failing to reach a new minimum wage deal with the government. Africa`s most populous country is facing its worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, with double-digit inflation leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford food.

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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday (3 June) said the hikes in the price of commodities have left the country’s people in the lurch. "They (govt) have not only destroyed the politics of Bangladesh but also destroyed the economy by ruling the country like a monster in the last 15 years… What is the condition of commodity prices? There`s no peace in any house,” he said.

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South Africa`s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams` T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday. Sri Lanka`s total was their lowest in all T20 cricket, with fast bowler Nortje`s figures the best by a South African at a T20 World Cup, surpassing his own 4-10 against Bangladesh in Sydney two years ago.

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The Exim Bank 35th National Women`s Handball Championship, organised by the Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF), began on Monday (3 June) at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka. DMD of the meet`s sponsor, Exim Bank PLC Maksuda Khanam, inaugurated the meet on Monday afternoon.

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Shahbagh police station will be relocated from its current location to facilitate the implementation of the Shadhinata Stambha project at Suhrawardy Udayan in Dhaka. The decision came from the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in the city.

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Continuous heavy rain for 6 to 7 hours and onrush of water from the upstream submerged vast part of Sylhet city, causing significant hardship to residents. In 24 hours 226.6 millimeters rainfall was recorded in the city. Meteorologist Shah Mohammad of Sylhet Meteorological office said 226.6mm rainfall was recoded from 6am on Sunday to 6am on Monday. Another 28mm of rain was recorded between 6 am and 9 am on Monday

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It is said that the impact of the conditions for the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Bangladesh loan programme on the FY25 budget is quite large. In particular, several suggestions of the lending agency to increase revenue collection are being reflected in the budget. This information is known from sources at the Finance Division under the Ministry of Finance and the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

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Despite being the largest foreign currency earner, the garment sector has yet to receive Tk 61,191 crore for exports made in the first three months of 2024, out of a total of Tk 161,577 crore. This shortfall comes at a time when the country`s reserves are at an alarming level. According to Bangladesh Bank, only Tk 100,386 crore has been received against garment exports during this period. Exporters have repeatedly complained that the export data released monthly by the Export Promotion

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The national budget of Tk 8 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is scheduled to be presented in parliament on Thursday (June 6). Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem, the Research Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has stressed the significance of achieving a sustainable situation in foreign transactions and initiating measures to bolster revenue collection in the proposed budget. This eminent economist argues that it is imperative to scrutinize

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Dhaka is trying to extend the Malaysian government`s deadline to receive Bangladeshi manpower that ended on 31 May as a large number of intending workers failed to reach Kuala Lumpur within the timeframe, Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said Monday (3 June). "We are trying … discussion is going on so that Malaysia extends the deadline for recruiting foreign workers," he told reporters while replying to a question at the foreign ministry.

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Israel has shown willingness to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal set out by US President Joe Biden and it is up to Hamas to make a move, a top White House official said Monday (3 June). US National Security Jake Sullivan`s comments came despite growing doubts over the plan, which Biden described as an Israeli initiative but has seen mixed reactions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu`s government.

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Bangladesh Bank has found many banks are not complying with the instructions to ensure the security of bank outlets and branches. As a result, gold from bank lockers is disappearing and bank money is being looted by robbery. In such a situation, the BB has once again gave instructions to keep CCTV in operation at all times and sufficient armed guards for security in the bank branches. On Monday (3 June), the Banking Regulations and Policy Department (BRPD) of BB issued a directive and sent it to the top executives of banks to ensure the security of bank branches.

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