A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (1 October), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
17 Beximco investors fined record Tk428.52cr over share price manipulation
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has fined 17 investors of Beximco Ltd a record Tk428.52 crore for manipulating the company's share prices.
Bangladesh to continue support for Palestine, its people: CA Yunus
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (1 October) reaffirmed Bangladesh's continued support for the State of Palestine and its people.
Israel military begins ground invasion of southern Lebanon
Israel's widely expected ground invasion of Lebanon appeared to be getting underway early on Tuesday as its military said troops had begun "limited" raids against Hezbollah targets in the border area.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim due in Dhaka 4 Oct to take relations with Bangladesh to a new height
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to pay a brief visit to Bangladesh on 4 October to take forward the relations between the two countries to next level by exploring new areas of cooperation and strengthening the ties in diverse areas.
Fines to be imposed for honking in Dhaka airport 'silent zone' from today
Honking in the newly declared "silent zone" around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will result in fines or imprisonment from today (1 October), according to officials.