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Mahmud Hasan, Mirza Fakhrul demand that Dhaka delay LDC exit
Business executives conducted discussions with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party leadership on Sunday regarding industrial conditions and requests for delayed graduation from Least Developed Country status. Mahmud Hasan Khan from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association headed the eleven-person team at the Gulshan office meeting. Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir participated alongside other senior party officials during the afternoon session. The delegation emphasized that the current infrastructure remains insufficient for the planned transition from LDC classification. Industry representatives proposed that Bangladesh formally petition the United Nations for assessment teams to evaluate the nation's...
ACI Nutrilife wins Superbrand Dhaka, Faria Yasmin hails Oats
ACI Nutrilife earned Superbrand status from the Bangladesh Brand Forum during a ceremony at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 20, 2025. The health and wellness division of ACI Foods & Commodity Brands received recognition for building consumer trust across Bangladesh. Company executives attended the event to accept this honor for their nutritional product line. The brand launched with rice bran oil and specialty flours before expanding into additional wellness foods. Our current offerings feature a variety of rice products and protein drink mixes designed to support better health outcomes. These nutritional products focus on heart wellness, weight management, digestive health, and blood sugar regulation, catering to consumers seeking...
FinExcel Mamun Rashid hails the AI revolution in Dhaka
Financial Excellence Limited conducted an artificial intelligence workshop for banking professionals at Hotel Lake Castle in Dhaka. The comprehensive program attracted thirty-three attendees from major banks and non-bank financial institutions throughout Bangladesh. Participants engaged in twelve hours of intensive sessions focused on artificial intelligence applications across multiple banking sectors. The curriculum covered risk assessment technologies, fraud detection systems, trading algorithms, portfolio optimization tools, operational improvements, and microfinance solutions. This educational initiative demonstrated artificial intelligence capabilities within Bangladesh's evolving financial landscape. Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear...
Estonia's Margus Tsahkna summons UN after MiG-31 incursion
Estonian officials will convene an emergency United Nations Security Council session this week after Russian military aircraft breached the nation's territorial boundaries. Three MiG-31 fighter jets from Russia crossed into Estonian airspace above the Gulf of Finland during Friday operations. NATO forces deployed Italian F-35 aircraft alongside Swedish and Finnish jets to confront the intruding Russian planes. The European Union and NATO alliance condemned the airspace violation as a dangerous provocation while Moscow rejected these accusations. September 22 marks the scheduled date for the Security Council gathering. This represents Estonia's first request for an emergency Security Council meeting during its 34-year United Nations...
Rajshahi University shut down as Moktar Hossain leads strike
Rajshahi University officials maintained their suspension of the Dependent Quota program during a Sunday syndicate meeting at the vice chancellor's residence. The program provides admission preferences for employee children seeking bachelor degree enrollment. Dr Iftikharul Alam Masud confirmed the continuation of this policy freeze following student protests against what demonstrators called discriminatory practices. The registrar announced the decision would affect the upcoming academic session admissions process. Campus tensions escalated after the midnight implementation amid ongoing student demonstrations. Officers' Association President Moktar Hossain declared a comprehensive work stoppage beginning Monday in response to the...
Dembele favored to win Ballon d'Or in Paris over Yamal
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele emerges as the leading candidate for Monday's men's Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal presents strong competition for the prestigious award. Aitana Bonmati seeks her third consecutive women's prize amid fierce competition. The ceremony marks another chapter after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the award from 2008 to 2023. Manchester City's Rodri claimed last year's honor but cannot defend his title due to injury setbacks. Dembele transformed his season by replacing Kylian Mbappe's production with 35 goals for PSG. The French winger helped his club secure Champions League victory and domestic success. Nine PSG teammates earned nominations...
BCB vote Oct 6 at Sonargaon, Dhaka, Mohammad Hossain presides
Bangladesh Cricket Board officials set October 6 as the date for selecting new leadership through democratic elections. Mohammad Hossain leads the election commission as a senior Supreme Court attorney who published the timeline this past Sunday. The four-year term positions will shape cricket administration nationwide. Draft voter registration begins Monday evening after nomination activities commence that morning. Officials will finalize eligible voter lists by September 25. Candidates may purchase nomination paperwork during a two-day window before commissioners announce the final roster on October 1. The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka serves as the voting venue from morning until late afternoon. Electronic and mail-in ballots...
Pezeshkian warns Iran will halt IAEA ties after E3 bid
Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned against European sanctions restoration efforts. France, Germany, and Britain triggered mechanisms to reimpose United Nations penalties against Tehran. The three nations claim Iran violated its 2015 nuclear agreement. Russia and China oppose this sanctions restoration bid. Iranian officials called the European action poorly planned. The Security Council rejected permanent sanctions removal against Iran. Tehran recently agreed with atomic energy officials to resume nuclear inspections. This cooperation emerged from Cairo diplomatic discussions last month. Iranian officials warned the Cairo accord would cease without diplomatic progress. The original nuclear deal collapsed when Trump...
IDCOL warns USD 73bn gap threatens Bangladesh jobs, Alamgir
Infrastructure Development Company Limited partnered with SME Foundation to conduct a focused group discussion addressing cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise development challenges. Entrepreneurs, financial institutions, regulators and development partners participated in the session examining potential solutions for Bangladesh's CMSME sector. Chief Executive Alamgir Morshed highlighted that these enterprises generate 25 percent of gross domestic product while providing employment for more than 34 million citizens. The sector faces a substantial financing shortfall exceeding 73 billion dollars, which limits growth opportunities. IDCOL has spent two decades promoting sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy and financial...
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