A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place today (14 November), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
Heat alert extended till 30 April in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has extended its heat alert until 30 April (Tuesday) as the ongoing heatwave will likely persist for the next 72 hours, starting today (28 April). This extension follows previous warnings issued on 19 April, 22 April, and 25 April.
Two teachers die from 'heatstroke' amid ongoing countrywide heatwave
Two teachers died possibly from 'heat stroke' in Chattogram and Jashore districts on Sunday morning as a severe heatwave is scorching the country.
DSEX surges as Shibli Rubayat reappointment as BSEC chair
DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), jumped 97 points to settle at 5,615 today following the reappointment of the chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
Within this period, 300 issues saw an increase, 52 experienced a decline, and 44 remained unchanged.
Secondary schools, colleges reopen amid heat wave
Secondary schools and colleges which were closed due to heat wave conditions reopen today (Sunday) across the country although the sweltering heat is unlikely to abate soon.
Southeast Asia heatwave shuts schools, stokes power demand
The Philippines announced it will halt in-person classes at public schools, while Thai power demand rose to a record, as the heat wave gripping southern Asia continued to take its toll.
2 Bangladeshis shot dead in New York state
Two Bangladeshi nationals were shot dead in Buffalo City in the state New York by an unknown assailant on Saturday (27 April). The deceased were identified by the local Bangladeshi community as Babul, 45, from Cumilla and Yusuf, 53, from Sylhet.
US presidential candidate Jill Stein arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University
United States presidential candidate from Green Party Jill Stein was arrested Saturday at a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University in St Louis. "We are not aware of any charges at this time," said her campaign spokesperson, reports CNN.
National Bank incurs Tk1,500cr loss in 2023
National Bank (NBL) incurred a loss of around Tk1,500 crore in 2023, according to its annual financial report, which was disclosed via the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday (27 April).
In its statement, the bank mentioned that during the year, NBL was unable to book interest on loans and advances due to non-recovery from defaulters.
Commuters bear the brunt as 48hr transport strike in Ctg underway
A 48-hour transport strike initiated by the Brihattor Chattogram Ganaparibahan Malik Sramik Oikkyo Parishad this morning is significantly disrupting daily life in the port city, which is experiencing a severe heatwave.