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Call for comprehensive reforms to restore economic stability

FE ReportExperts underscored the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to restore stability in Bangladesh's economic and political landscape. They highlighted that achieving long-term resilience requires strengthening the financial, agricultural, educational, and healthcare sectors. Now is the time for necessary changes, which have been long delayed, they said.They were addressing a...

NOAB demands lowering of tax rates on newsprint, profit

FE REPORTThe Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has reiterated its call to revise downward the tax rates on newsprint imported by newspapers.During a pre-budget consultation meeting with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday at the Jatiya Rajassa Bhaban, the Association also sought reduction of corporate tax rate...

4 DIGs sent on forced retirement

FE REPORT The government on Sunday sent four Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of police into forced retirement in its latest attempt to overhaul the administrative sector.Senior Secretary Nasimul Gani of the Home Ministry signed separate notifications issued on that day in this regard.The police officers forced into retirement are Anti-Terrorism...

Army chief attends EME corps annual captain confce

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Sunday attended EME Corps Annual Captain Conference-2025 at EME Centre and School (EMEC&S) at Saidpur Cantonment, said a release of the Directorate of the ISPR.On his arrival at EMEC&S, the army chief was welcomed by the GOC of Army Training and Doctrine command, Newly appointed...

19 Dhaka canals to come under renovation

FE REPORTEnvironment and water resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said a master plan would be crafted to renovate 19 canals with an eye to addressing waterlogging in Dhaka city.Monthly action plan is aimed at addressing the problem in various areas of the metropolis, including Dhanmondi and Malibagh, according...

Two workers killed in N'ganj AC blast

Two men have been killed in an explosion while repairing an air conditioning unit at a private bank in Narayanganj's Sonargaon Upazila, reports bdnews24.cpm.The incident took place at around 01:00 pm on Sunday at the Kanchpur branch of Eastern Bank, according to Jahangir Alam, senior officer at the local fire...

Student protesters in capital demand justice

Students have taken to the streets in the capital demanding justice over an incident of robbery and sexual assault on a "Unique Road Royals" bus travelling from Dhaka to Rajshahi, reports bdnews24.com.One of the demonstrations, which began at around 10:00 am on Sunday in the Asad Gate area, saw students...

Medical interns start complete shutdown over 5-point demand

Interns at government medical college hospitals in the country including Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) and Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) started a 'complete shutdown' on Sunday, demanding the fulfillment of their five-point demand, including reforms in the healthcare sector, reports UNB.The strike, called by the Intern Doctors' Council, started...

Rain likely today ...,,,,

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office. Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late...

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan joins a photo session after the

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan joins a photo session after the roundtable discussion titled, "Ensuring Security and Meeting Defence Challenges in the Contemporary Geopolitical Environment: The Relevance for Air Space" held at the auditorium of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic...

Biman bins media misinformation

FE REPORTThe Biman Bangladesh Airlines dismissed misinformation on social media about the emergency landing of Dhaka-Dubai flight BG 347 in India last week.The plane, with 396 passengers, 22 tonnes of cargo and 12 crew members aboard, took off from Dhaka at 8:40 pm on February 19 and landed in Nagpur...

BD committed to arrange a free, fair, and credible election: FS tells US envoy

FE REPORTBangladesh Foreign Secretary (FS) Md Jashim Uddin, in a meeting with United States Embassy in Dhaka Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, has reiterated the commitment of the interim government to arrange a free, fair, and credible election.Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson called on the FS at the foreign ministry,...

Sayeed Ahmed elected BIA President

FE REPORT Sayeed Ahmed, Chairman of Global Insurance, has been elected president of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) for the 2025-2026 term.The BIA announced the results in a circular on Sunday. The election was conducted in the presence of Mir Nasir Hossain, Chairman of the BIA...