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THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 20218FIRST BANGLADESH FIXED INCOME FUND Statement of Financial Position as at June 30, 2021 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other comprehensive incomeFor the year ended June 30, 2021 Statement of Changes in EquityFor the year ended June 30, 2021 Statement of Changes in EquityFor the year ended June 30, 2020Statement of Cash FlowsFor the year ended June 30, 2021 Sd/= Sd/= Sd/= General Information :Sponsor: Sonali Bank Ltd, Janata Bank Ltd, Eastern Bank Ltd, ICB Unit Funds,Trustee: Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB)Custodian: Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB)Independent Auditor : Zoha Zaman Kabir Rashid & Co. Chartered AccountantsBanker: Eastern Bank LimitedDividend: 4.00% Cash DividendThe detailed annual financial report is available at the corporate office of Bangladesh RACE ManagementPCL. Interested investors can collect a copy of the report on payment of Tk. 20 only.“ The details of the published annual audited financial statements are available in website www.fbfif.com”The Minister Group has launched a two-month program of the Human CareDivision. Under this program, any shopkeeper or retailer who buys more thanTk 200,000 worth of human care products within two months will get a 170model deep fridge or a 165 model refrigerator. Haji Shariatullah Store inFulpotti area of Narayanganj, Mayer Doa Store in Narayanganj, Alam Brothershave been selected as the best shopkeepers of the month of this programlaunched by the Minister. There are also a few stores in Savar includingBhatija General Store, Big Bazar General Store, Bismillah General Store inAshulia, Khokon Sharif Store in Barisal Sadar, Mostafa Store in Kalapara areaof Patuakhali, Nayan Traders Bheramara in Kushtia, Liza General Store inPirgachha of Dhamurchakla and Rupa General Store in Kaliakair has alsobeen selected for the best shopkeeper program. Hafizul Karim, AGM Sales andMarketing, Minister Group, said, "We have already provided a 32-inch LED TVat Rupa General Store. This program of LED TV cost us over one and a halflakh Taka. We still have this program running. Yet if a party purchases ahuman care product worth two lakh Taka in two months with the same invoiceor part-by-part, it will also come under our program. Besides, we have alreadydelivered the gift of this program to the shopkeepers". Photo : CourtesyWASHINGTON : The WorldBank has suspended aid toAfghanistan, saying it is"deeply concerned" by thesituation there, especiallyregarding women's rights,after the Taliban seizedpower, a bank spokespersontold AFP."We have pauseddisbursements in ourWorld Bank 'deeplyconcerned,' pausesaid to Afghanistanoperations in Afghanistan andwe are closely monitoring andassessing the situation," theofficial said. "We are deeplyconcerned about the situationin Afghanistan and the impacton the country's developmentprospects, especially forwomen."The suspension follows theTaliban's swift takeover ofAfghanistan, as US forcesprepared to complete awithdrawal with a deadline ofAugust 31.realmeto launch 4 trendsettingdevices on the 28th of August2021 in BangladeshTop 1 Smartphone brand in Q2, 2021 realmehas announcedthat it is all set to launch a gaming phone named 'narzo 30'soon combining speed and performance for the Gen Zplayers who want to outshine their competitors with theirchampion performance. For the tech-savvy youth, they willalso launch a laptop 'realme Book Slim' to fulfill theirmodern-day tech necessities. To win exciting prizes byparticipating in the live launch event, click thislinkhttps://cutt.ly/realme_narzo30_BookSlim_Launch.A latest offeringfrom the narzo series, narzo 30comes witha stylish V design and dynamic appearance. The narzo seriesis the gaming series of the brand, with powerful processorand features that make gaming faster and smoother. Bycombining speed with performance, narzo 30 has beendesigned especially for the young gamers.The narzo 30 is built for the champions who can enjoy theultimate speed and smooth gaming experience with thisphone owing to its octa-core Helio G95 gaming processor. Itcomes with a battery capacity of up to 5000mAh with fastchargingwith which ,the users can charge the deviceto 50% injust 26 minutes.It also features 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display along with a bigdisplay, making scrolling on this phone more comfortable.This phone is also equipped with an AI Triple Camera, whichincludes Super Nightscape, Night Filters and Ultra Macroand many other interesting features. As a brand realmealways encourages the youth to 'Dare to Leap' and unleashtheir creativity and recently as a part of their Fan Fest, theyshared the story of a young gamer, Mohammad IbrahimHossain also known as PUBG X - the name of his youtubechannel. He struggled from more than 7 years to establishhimself as a gamer with international repute despite allsetbacks. For an uninterrupted gaming experience, a goodgaming device is imperative and the narzo series lives uptothe mark.ONE Bank Limited recently distributed relief materials as a part of its specialCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program for the Corona pandemicaffected underprivileged families in Shahjadpur by maintaininghealth rules and social distancing. A total of 315 underprivileged familieswere given the humanitarian aid. In the total coordination of Bank'sShahjadpur SME/Agri branch relief distribution program arranged successfully.Each of them were given 15 kilograms of rice, 2 kilograms offlour, 5 kilograms of potato, 1 kilogram lentil, salt, edible oil, onions , 100grams of chili powder and 1 soap.Photo : CourtesyNRBC Bank has provided Tk.12 lac as cash assistance for 600 helpless anddistressed people who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. OnWednesday, AKM Mostafizur Rahman, Director of the bank handed overthe money at Uzirpur, Barisal. Each family received Tk.2000 under specialCorporate Social Responsibly (CSR) program of the bank due to theongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, NRBC Bank has been providinghealth care and medical equipment to various hospitals and emergencyworkers in the country, an assortment of food items to the destitute andhelpless people and providing scholarships to the poor meritorious studentssince beginning of the pandemic. In addition to traditional banking,Bank has launched a virtual 'Health Desk' with a call center to provide 24hours healthcare to customers and the general people. Photo : Courtesy
thurSDAY, AuguSt 26, 20219India captain Virat kohli has promised his side won't back down in the remainder of their seriesagainst england.photo: ApKohli adamant India 'won't backdown' against EnglandSportS DeSkIndia captain Virat Kohli has promisedhis side won't back down in theremainder of their series againstEngland after saying verbal abuse fromthe hosts inspired a memorable win atLord's last week.India are 1-0 up in the five-matchcontest heading into Wednesday's thirdTest at Headingley following a 151-runvictory at the 'home of cricket'.What had been a hard-foughtencounter saw India pull away on thelast day after tailenders MohammedShami and Jasprit Bumrah shared anunbroken stand of 89 for the ninthwicket.India's quicks then combined todismiss England, set 272 to win in 60overs, for just 120.The match witnessed several verbalconfrontations, with the spark for allthe 'sledging' appearing to be lit whenBumrah peppered England tailenderJames Anderson with bouncers duringa 10-ball over on the third evening thatsaw the India paceman repeatedlyover-step.That prompted some sharpexchanges between Anderson andKohli, with more flare-ups coming on alast day where England, in what lookedlike an attempt to exact revenge,suffered a self-inflicted wound by tooAfghan Paralympiansevacuated and safe: IPCSportS DeSkAfghanistan's two Paralympicathletes have been safelyevacuated from the country,the International ParalympicCommittee said Wednesday,declining to specify theirdestination, reports BSS.The two taekwondoathletes, Zakia Khudadadiand Hossain Rasouli, wereoriginally due to representtheir country at the TokyoParalympics.But with the swift fall ofAfghanistan to the Taliban,the pair were among the tensof thousands trapped andunable to leave the country.Before the Games began,the IPC confirmed that theathletes would no longer beable to compete, and theAfghan flag featured atTuesday's opening ceremonyin a symbolic fashion only,carried by a volunteer."Efforts have been made toremove them fromAfghanistan, they are now in asafe place," IPC spokesmanCraig Spence saidWednesday. n"I'm not goingto tell you where they arebecause this isn't about sport,this is about human life andkeeping people safe."Spence said the pair wouldnot be competing at theGames, and their focus at themoment was on their wellbeing."Obviously they'vebeen through a verytraumatic process, they'reundergoing counselling andpsychological help," he toldreporters."We are being kept in theloop about their whereaboutsand their well-being."often bowling short at Shami andBumrah."(Lord's) just showed this team is notgoing to back down and take abackward step when provoked," Kohlisaid Tuesday. "What is said on the fieldand what's done in the moment givesyou extra motivation."We play together, we play to win andwe don't let anyone or any oppositionjust take us lightly."The star batsman refused tocomment on the specifics of England'sconduct, adding: "I cannot give you thedetails of the words that were spoken."It happens in the moment whenyou're playing competitive sport but it'swhat you do after that situation, or howyou get up from that situation, thatmatters," Kohli said.The India skipper hinted he wouldstick with a winning team unless thepitch looked like it would favourRavichandran Ashwin's off-spin.England, however will be withoutMark Wood due to a shoulder injury,with the fast bowler joining a lengthylist of absentee quicks that includesStuart Broad, Jofra Archer, ChrisWoakes and Olly Stone.Meanwhile, key all-rounder BenStokes remains unavailable due toongoing mental health issues.But Kohli was affronted when it wassuggested to him that the hosts'problems presented India with an idealopportunity to win their first Test seriesin England since 2007."Even when key players are playingwe think we can beat anyone in theworld -- we don't wait for theopposition to be weak," he said.England's repeated failures at the topof the order have led to a recall forDawid Malan, who is set to bat atnumber three with Haseeb Hameedmoved up to open alongside RoryBurns after Dom Sibley was dropped.Joe Root, back on his Yorkshire homeground, has been carrying England'sbatting this series with 386 runs,including two centuries and a superb180 not out in the second Test, at anaverage of 128.66.Nevertheless, the England captainremained upbeat even though his teamare now without a win in seven Tests."I'm playing for England and I'mplaying Test cricket," said Root. "It'squite easy to stay positive in thatrespect, I'm living my boyhood dream."India have not played a Test atHeadingley since a commandinginnings win in 2002 built on hundredsby Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar andSourav Ganguly.But an unconcerned Kohli said: "It'sjust a Test match to be played againstEngland, be it any stadium, anywherein India or in England."Scottish star Robertsoncommits to LiverpoolSportS DeSkAndy Robertson became the fifth seniorplayer in recent weeks to commit himself toLiverpool when he signed a new long termcontract on Tuesday, reports BSS.The 27-year-old Scottish international leftbackfollows England defender TrentAlexander-Arnold, Brazilian duo Fabinho,and Alisson Becker and Dutch centraldefender Virgil Van Dijk in signing new dealswith the 2020 champions.Robertson was a pivotal player in bothLiverpool's 2019 Champions League successand their league title campaign under JurgenKlopp. In all he has made 177 appearancesfor Liverpool since joining from Hull in 2017for £8 million ($10.9million)."I want to stay at this club for as long aspossible and to extend my stay, it's always ahappy time for me, for my family,"Robertson told the club website."We're settled here, we love everythingabout this football club and I'm glad that thejourney is continuing."Robertson said though it was nice to havewon Champions League and Premier Leaguewinners medals he is hungry to add to them."When you sign for a massive clubobviously you have ambitions to become aAndy robertson became the fifth senior player in recent weeks to commit himselfto Liverpool when he signed a new long term contract on tuesday. photo: Apregular player for Liverpool, to win trophiesfor this club, to do everything else -- but theway it's gone has been excellent," he said."But since the very start of my career I'vealways been one to look forward; that's in thepast, that's something that I can sit downwith the people who want to listen to mewhen I've hung up my boots and retired andI can tell them all the stories that we'vealready made.Eriksen saviourshonoured by UEFASportS DeSkThe people who saved thelife of Denmark's ChristianEriksen, who suffered acardiac arrest during theopening match of Euro2020, received the UEFAPresident's Award onTuesday, the awarding bodyannounced, reports BSS.UEFA presidentAleksander Ceferindescribed the ninerecipients, who includeDenmark captain SimonKjaer, as "the true heroes ofEuro 2020"."I have the utmostadmiration for the doctorsand medical staff for theiroutstanding reaction andcalmness," said Ceferin."Attributes which werecrucial in Christian'sresuscitation.""This year, the President'sAward transcends football.It serves as an importantand eternal reminder of justhow precious life is and putseverything in our lives intothe clearest perspective."Afghanistan's RashidKhan sends Sussexinto T20 finals daySportS DeSkRashid Khan saw Sussexinto the finals day ofEnglish cricket's T20 Blastdespite the turmoil in hisnative Afghanistan as hisdashing innings capped afive-wicket win overYorkshire on Tuesday,reports BSS.After Luke Wright hadmade 54, Khan came inwith south coast clubSussex needing 43 off 21balls to reach a victorytarget of 178.But theAfghanistan T20 captain,best known as a legspinner,unfurled his'helicopter' shot as hestruck three fours and twosixes to see Sussex homewith an unbeaten 27 offjust nine balls.Japan expands virus emergencyafter Paralympics openSportS DeSkJapan moved Wednesday to expand a virusstate of emergency to eight more regions, aday after the Paralympic opening ceremony,as rising infections put hospitals underpressure.The step comes with summer schoolholidays ending and top infection expertssuggesting delaying the start of classes toreduce infection risks.The country has been recording more than20,000 new infections a day in recent weeks,and in urban areas like Tokyo patients inserious condition have been left waiting forhours or travelling long distances inambulances to find available hospital beds.Government spokesman Katsunobu Katosaid a panel of experts had approved a planto place eight more regions under theemergency already in place in 13 areasincluding Tokyo.The decision is expected to become officiallater in the day, when Prime MinisterYoshihide Suga convenes a special meetingof ministers.The measure largely limits the sale ofalcohol by restaurants and bars and asksthem to close early, while urging the public towork from home and avoid non-urgentoutings."This puts further burden on the Japanesepeople, but we ask for their continued effortsto prevent infections," Kato told a regularbriefing.2021/07/bill-pay-news-portel-770-x-90-1-1627508116890.gifThe government also plans to bring fourother regions under a less strict measure thatalready affects eight regions.In all, the planned move will mean 33 ofJapan's 47 regions are under heightenedanti-infection rules as the country hosts theParalympics after the Olympics.Organizers say their countermeasureshave stopped infection spreading fromparticipants to the Japanese public but someexperts argue holding the events hasundermined government messaging on thevirus and encouraged people to go out.A top adviser to the government on thevirus told lawmakers Wednesday thatmunicipalities should be able to considerextending the summer vacation for schoolchildren to prevent infections.The government has so far ruled outblanket school closures, and is proceedingwith a vaccination program that beganslowly but has picked up speed, with around40% of the population now fully inoculated.So far Japan has recorded around 15,500deaths in the pandemic.Japan moved Wednesday to expand a virus state of emergency to eightmore regions, a day after the paralympic opening ceremony, as risinginfections put hospitals under pressure.photo: ApThompson-Herah 'on a mission' atgolden Lausanne Diamond LeagueSportS DeSkA golden array of Olympic championshas allowed the organisers to boast thatthe Diamond League meeting inLausanne offered 'Best of Tokyo in 2Hours' but even they were in doubtover the headline race, reports BSS.While World Athletics also crowed onTuesday that 19 Olympic goldmedallists had signed up for the'Athletissima' meeting, the ninth leg ofthe Diamond League, the most eyecatchingis sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah, who says she is on "a mission".The Jamaican broke Florence-Griffith Joyner's 33-year-old Olympicrecord as she took gold in Tokyo.Thompson-Herah then shaved another0.07sec off her best time when she ran10.54sec in the Diamond LeaguePrefontaine Classic in Oregon onSaturday.Only Griffith-Joyner, who set theworld record of 10.49 in Indianapolis in1988, has run faster.Before Thompson-Herah's explosivewin in Tokyo, the American had thethree fastest times in history, now shehas three of the five best and thePakistan beat West Indiesby 109 runs to level seriesSportS DeSkShaheen Shah Afridi completed a ten-wicket match haul tobowl Pakistan to a series-levelling 109-run victory over theWest Indies in the final session of the second and final Testat Sabina Park on Tuesday.Frustrated by the loss of an entire day's play and anothersession to rain and a sodden outfield over the weekend,Shaheen kept Pakistan's hopes alive with a devastating firstinnings effort of six for 51 on day four - his best Test inningsperformance - and returned on the final day to strike criticalblows.Then, when it seemed the weather would ruin theirdesperate push for victory, he came back for a final spell withthe second new ball to take the last two wickets and give histeam a tremendous triumph with one hour to spare.Starting the day at 49 for one and facing the unlikely targetof 329, the West Indies were again let down by their toporderbatting, sliding to 113 for six in mid-afternoon despitea battling 39 from captain Kraigg Brathwaite.Jamaican wants the record."I think the records are in reachbecause I ran 10.5 and I have so muchmore within me," Thompson-Herahsaid after her win in Eugene. "I have amission to complete.""I have more races, so I don't get tooexcited, too carried away. I have tocontinue doing the job," she said.On Thursday night she is due to facesix of the seven women she beat inTokyo including the silver and bronzemedallists, compatriots Shelly-AnnFraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson.That is one of five events in Lausannewhere the all three athletes who stoodon the Olympic podium entered.Competition opens on Wednesdaywith a city-centre men's high jump, butspectators will be deprived of a rematchbetween the two men who agreed toshare gold in Tokyo.While one Olympic champion, ItalianGianmarco Tamberi will be there, theother Mutaz Barshim withdrew afterthe Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamin binHamad Al-Thani, asked the jumper tobe his guest of honour at a celebratoryfunction back home on Thursday."An invitation," World Athletics said,ominously, "that could not be refused."The man World Athletics called their'Harry Lime', Belarusian MaksimNedasekau, the third man in an epicTokyo duel who ended up with bronze,will be there.On Thursday the action switches tothe cosy Stade Olympic de la Pontaise,but while the 48,000 seats at the TokyoOlympic Stadium were empty for theGames, this time athletes will competein a packed stadium close to its 12,200capacity.Other events with all three Olympicmedallists competing include thewomen's high jump, the men's 800m,the men's shot, where American doubleOlympic champion Ryan Crouser couldattack his own world record.Some Olympic champions areswitching events.Norwegian Karsten Warholm, whosmashed the 400m hurdles worldrecord in Tokyo, will run the 400m flat.His compatriot Jakob Ingebrigtsen,the Olympic 1500m champion, and the10,000 gold medallist EthiopianSelemon Barega, will more or less splitthe difference and face each other in the3,000m.
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