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DHAKA, April 25, 2025 (BSS) - Amra BNP Paribar provided financial assistance for the treatment and operation of ailing Mahmudullah bin Jisan, younger brother of Abdullah bin Zahid, a martyr of July movement. At the directive of BNP acting chairman, this financial assistance has been handed over to Fatima Tuz Zohra, mother of Zahid at BNP chairperson's political office in Gulshan here today. Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP and Chief Adviser of Amra BNP Paribar was present on the occasion. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, BNP Joint Secretary General and Adviser of Amra BNP Paribar and BNP Treasurer M Rashiduzzaman Milat were also present with Amra BNP Paribar member secretary agriculturist Mokchedul Momin Mithun in the chair. Journalist Zahidul Islam Rony conducted the program. Gazipur District BNP convener Fazlul Haque Milon, 'Amra BNP Paribar' advisor Engineer Mostafa-e Zaman Selim, Abul Kashem, Alamgir Kabir, 'Amra BNP Paribas' member Nazmul Hasan. Amra BNP Paribar members Mustakim Billah, Farhad Ali Sajeeb, Shakil Ahmed, Rubel Amin, Shahadat Hossain, among others, were present.
AAB leaders visit Abu Sayeed's grave, meet family members
AAB leaders visit Abu Sayeed's grave, meet family members
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Jamaat Ameer for building corruption-free country
SpaceX technical launch in Bangladesh by May, Vice-President tells Prof Yunus 
SpaceX technical launch in Bangladesh by May, Vice-President tells Prof Yunus 
Top priority is now to move forward with plans, CA tells Chinese envoy
Top priority is now to move forward with plans, CA tells Chinese envoy
EC extends deadline for political party registration
EC extends deadline for political party registration
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US stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week
US stocks extend rally as market eyes busy calendar next week
NEW YORK, April 26, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Wall Street stocks overcame early weakness Friday to push higher for a fourth straight positive session, following gains in most overseas equity markets. The upbeat session reflected a continuation of the market's constructive trend after President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The administration has also adopted a more conciliatory tone on trade talks with China, although the state of play between Washington and Beijing remains murky. Beijing has said there are no active negotiations with the United States, while Trump claimed to have spoken with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. TIME Magazine wrote Friday that Trump said in an interview he was still convinced tariffs were necessary and that he would "consider it a 'total victory' if the US still has tariffs as high as 50 percent on foreign imports a year from now." City Index and FOREX.com analyst Fawad Razaqzada called the comments "an aggressive reminder that underscores his protectionist trade agenda, even if he has promised to reduce tariffs on Beijing significantly." He added that the comments "probably caused the mild selling" trend. But US stocks recovered from early losses and two of the three major indices posted solid gains, with the S&P 500 finishing up 0.7 percent. Europe's main markets ended higher as did most Asian markets. Sentiment was boosted by reports on Friday that China may exempt some US goods from its hefty retaliatory tariffs. "While tariffs are unlikely to go away completely, any easing of the trade war will be lapped up by financial markets," said Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. Equity markets "are also benefitting from strong earnings reports," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB. "Google reported earnings that smashed expectations last night," she added. Google-parent Alphabet posted earnings that exceeded expectations for the recently ended quarter, driven by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations. In Asia, Tokyo jumped almost two percent by the close following Japanese media reports that a second round of trade talks in Washington was set for May 1. The discussions will be closely watched as a barometer for efforts by other countries seeking tariff relief. Chinese stock indices ended the week fairly steady, as China's top leaders urged more support for the economy and opposed "unilateral bullying" in global trade, according to a readout of a meeting published by state media Friday. Seoul jumped one percent after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a trade "understanding" between South Korea and the United States could be reached by next week. Analysts are beginning to look ahead to next week's heavy calendar of earnings and US economic data. The "soft data has been showing very negative signs for the economy, but it hasn't really gone through to the hard data," said Victoria Fernandez of Crossmark Global Investments. Reports next week on the labor market and other key indicators will show if "we are truly weakening or not," Fernandez said. - Key figures at 2030 GMT - New York - Dow: UP 0.1 percent at 40,113.50 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.7 percent at 5,525.21 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 1.3 percent at 17,382.94 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.1 percent at 8,415.25 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.5 percent at 7,536.26 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.8 percent at 22,242.45 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.9 percent at 35,705.74 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.3 percent at 21,980.74 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,295.06 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.1359 from $1.1390 on Thursday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.3314 from $1.3342 Dollar/yen: UP at 143.69 yen from 142.63 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 85.31 pence from 85.37 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.4 percent at $63.02 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.5 percent at $66.87 per barrel
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China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim
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Sharif clinches title for 2nd time in Jabbarer Boli Khela
Sharif clinches title for 2nd time in Jabbarer Boli Khela
CHATTOGRAM, April 25, 2025 (BSS)- Bagha Sharif, hailing from Homna of Cumilla, became the second time champion in the 116th  edition of the historic Abdul Jabbarer Boli Khela (wrestling competition) here today. Nearly 120 Boli (wrestler) aged from 10   to 70 years from different parts of the country participated in the competition held at city’s Laldighi Maidan.  Baga Sharif secured the trophy in a 10.34-minute fight beating his compatriot Mohammad Rashed Boli. Chattogram Metropolitan Police Commissioner Hashib Aziz declared the 116th edition of the Boli Khela open at 4:30pm today. The traditional Boli Khela cum Boishaki Fair popularly known as "Jabbarer Boli Khela" held on April 25 every year. A three-member panel led by former ward Hefazur Rahman was the referee.  Dr Shahdat Hossain, mayor of Chattogram City Corporation attended the function as the chief guest and handed over the trophy to the winners.   Shawkat Anwar Badal, member secretary of the Bolikhela organizing committee and grandson of Abdul Jabbar Sawdagar was present on the occasion.  The century-old event which is marked by a three-day fair of locally made handicrafts, artifacts, earthen goods and indigenous household items at one and half a kilometer adjoining area of Laldighi Maidan will formally end tomorrow but continue till Sunday.  Renowned social worker and businessman late Abdul Jabber Sawdagar on his personal initiative launched the competition in 1909 to inspire the youth folks to build up their body to fight against British rulers.
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Man held with 1.5 kg of liquid gold at Sylhet airport
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Rwanda, DR Congo set May 2 goal for peace deal draft
Rwanda, DR Congo set May 2 goal for peace deal draft
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday set a goal of reaching a draft peace agreement by May 2 and vowed to respect each other's sovereignty following sweeping rebel gains. The top diplomats of Rwanda, which has faced criticism for backing the M23 rebels, and DR Congo, which has seen major cities fall in its turbulent but mineral-rich east, signed a declaration in Washington in the presence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The foreign ministers "commit to coordinate through existing channels to generate an initial draft peace agreement for the Participants' mutual review no later than May 2," it said. The two countries "mutually acknowledge each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity and commit to a pathway to resolve their disputes by peaceful means grounded in diplomacy and negotiation rather than hostile force or rhetoric," the declaration said. Without naming the M23 rebels explicitly, the statement said that both countries acknowledged concerns of the other and would "refrain from providing state military support to non-state armed groups." The two sides also said they would establish a "joint security coordination mechanism to counter non-state armed groups." In a surprise announcement Wednesday, the DRC and M23 rebels said they had agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work toward a permanent truce. Thousands have been killed in a conflict that has raged along the border of the two countries since January. UN experts, the United States and other Western governments say that Rwanda supports the M23. Rwanda denies providing military support to the M23. A new US envoy for Africa -- businessman Massad Boulos, who is the father-in-law of President Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany -- visited both capitals this month and has called for Rwanda to halt support and withdraw "all Rwandan troops from DRC territory." Qatar, which has worked with Washington on a range of thorny diplomatic issues, spearheaded talks between Rwanda and the DRC. The DRC has sought US support in part by offering to reach its own agreement with the United States on access to critical minerals found in the country that are vital for advanced technologies. The joint declaration said the two sides expected "significant investments" facilitated by the US government and US private setor. It said that the two countries would work with the United States on areas including mineral value chains and hydropower development. Rwanda says its security in the eastern DRC is threatened by armed groups, notably the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, created by former Hutu leaders linked to the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda. The M23 consists mostly of Tutsis.
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PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown

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