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Stocks close week mixed

Stock market closed week mixed when the broader price indices at the country’s twin bourses finished up, but transaction fell on cautious participation today. DSEX, the broader index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), ended flat in green at 4408.64, with the blue-chip DS30 following it to end at 1683.35. The Shariah DSES, however, closed flat in green at 1065.98, reports BSS. dseChittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended the week up, with its major CSCX index finishing 13.64 points higher at 8246.60. The daily transaction declined...

Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh

The nation is set to celebrate “Pahela Baishakh”, Bengali New Year, 1423 amid much enthusiasm and traditional gaiety as tens of thousands of people are expected to join the “Nabo Barsho” festivities across the country. Different socio-cultural organizations and government institutions have drawn up elaborate programmes like musical functions, colourful marches and street side Baishakhi fairs in the capital as elsewhere across the country to welcome the Bengali New Year, said a press release. However, business communities, especially in the rural areas are ready to open their traditional ‘Halkhata’, new account books to welcome the Bengali New year, reports BSS.

ULFA threatens to blow up Bibiyana gas transmission line

The anti-talk faction of separatist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has threatened to blow up Bangladesh’s largest gas transmission pipeline, prompting authorities to order an intensified security vigil, a media report said on Wednesday citing an Indian intelligence tip-off. The Paresh Barua-led faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) recently issued the threat to blow up the transmission line of the Bibiyana gas field, which supplies 45 per cent of the gas, the mass circulation Samakal newspaper in a lead story, basing it on information given by Indian intelligence agencies.

RU limits Boishakh celebration by 5

The Rajshahi University (RU) authority asked all to end up Pohela Boishakhs’ programme by 5pm to ensure peace and security on the campus. The authority also asked female students to return their respective residential hall by 5pm. And they also asked them not to carry big bag. The students and leaders of various cultural organizations expressed strong grievance against the decision and termed it whimsical. They said that the university authority and law enforcing ruagency have failed to provide security of the campus and that’s why they imp...

2-day ILO training at Dhaka Regency

The management and associates of Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort participated a two days long training on Master Class Leadership and Management Development organized jointly by ILO B-SEP Project and Technical and Vocational Education Board, Government of Bangladesh. ???????????????????????????????????? Total 37 participants from Dhaka Regency participated in this workshop as conducted by Mr. Francis De Silva, Senior Specialist, BSEP project of ILO. At the end of the training, certificates were distributed to t...

Axiata completes Ncell acquisition

Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata or Group), one of Asia's leading telecommunications groups, marked its milestone entry into the Nepal telecommunications market with the successful completion of its acquisition of Ncell Private Limited (Ncell), the number one mobile operator in Nepal. With its expertise, proven track record in South Asia and strategic intentions to bring long-term national development, Axiata brings together connectivity, technology and people for the broader goal of Advancing Nepal. President & Group Chief Executive Officer of Axiata, Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim said, “The unique mix of a controlling stake of a well-managed number one player in a healthy, growing market presents Axiata the perfect expansion opportunity of its footprint. The addition of Ncell
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