Finance News: Latest Financial News, Finance News today in Bangladesh

'Narir Daake Maitree Jatra' voices against deep-seated patriarchal structures

In a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of women from diverse walks of life-workers, students, teachers, cultural activists, and professionals- participated in the 'Narir Daake Maitree Jatra' (March for Women's Solidarity) at Manik Mia Avenue in capital Dhaka on Friday. The event began with rendition of the national anthem and...

Students of Jagannath University started observing a mass hunger strike at Kakrail intersection

Students of Jagannath University started observing a mass hunger strike at Kakrail intersection in the capital on Friday after their 50-hour sit-in programme for a three-point demand ended. The students later called off their programme upon assurance of the government to meet their demand. — FE Photo

Air chief returns home from Italy visit

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan on Friday returned home after an official visit to Italy, reports UNB.During the visit the air chief attended AeroSpace Power Conference (ASPC) 2025 from May 8-9 at the invitation of Lieutenant General Luca GORETTI, chief of...

200 more arrested in joint force drive

As many as 200 people have been arrested on different charges during the joint force drive across the country in the last seven days.The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) provided the information in a statement issued on Friday.Bangladesh Army, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted the drive from...

BSF bid to push in 750 thru B'baria border foiled

BRAHMANBARIA, May 16 (UNB): The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and locals have reportedly resisted an attempt by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to push 750 people into Bangladesh through the border in Brahmanbaria district early Friday.A tense situation prevailed along the borders between the frontier guards overnight, said locals.Sources said...

30 injured in clash over fish farm dispute in Gopalganj's Kotalipara

At least 30 people, including a child, have been injured in a clash between two rival groups over a dispute stemming from the excavation of a fish farming enclosure in Gopalganj's Kotalipara Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The incident occurred at around 09:30am on Friday in Barshapara village, according to Abul Kalam Azad,...

Man held with 2,820 Yaba pills at HSIA

A man was arrested with 2,820 pieces of Yaba tablets hidden in his stomach at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), said Airport Armed Police Battalion on Friday, reports UNB.A case was filed under Narcotics Control Act with Airport police station on Friday morning.Based on secret information, the arrestee, Hossain Ahmed,...

NEWS IN BRIEF 2025-05-17

Woman killed in road accident in city's BananiAn unidentified woman, around 32 years old and homeless, was killed after being hit by an unknown vehicle in the capital's Banani area early Friday, police said. Sub-Inspector Md Sohel of Banani Police Station, said the incident occurred at around 02:30 am in...

Weather (2025-05-17)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged. Mild heat wave may sweep over Khulna...