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Experts caution govt on contractionary fiscal policy

FE REPORTEconomists and private sector leaders have warned that the contractionary fiscal and monetary stance in the budget for the next fiscal year aimed at curbing inflation may jeopardize broader objectives such as restoring economic stability, increasing incomes, and reducing poverty through higher investment and job creation.The remarks came on...

UIU students announce fresh blockade prog today

FE REPORT Students of United International University (UIU) will observe a fresh blockade programme today (Sunday) to realise their demands including withdrawing expulsion of 41 students of the university.Earlier the students blocked Natun Bazar intersection in the capital at around 8:30 am on Saturday, protesting what they said were 'arbitrary...

Scrap decision to lease out NCT

Leaders of the Democratic Rights Committee (DRC) on Saturday demanded that the government should cancel the decision to grant a lease on New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port.They made the demand at an event titled 'Why it is risky to lease Chattogram Port to a foreign company' at...

GAU secures top position among Bangladesh's public universities

FE Report Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has achieved the first place among all public universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Ranking 2025.The reputed UK-based education magazine Times Higher Education (THE) published the ranking on its official website on Wednesday. According to the ranking, GAU is...

Substandard food still served, even after regime change

"I no longer eat from the hall canteen because the food is unhygienic. It's difficult, but I cook for myself. The condition of the food in the hall canteen is so poor that anyone used to home-cooked meals wouldn't be able to tolerate it. Students only eat there out of...

Manikganj highway crash leaves one dead

MANIKGANJ, June 21 (UNB): A motorcyclist was killed in an accident on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Charkhand Golora area of Manikganj Sadar Upazila on Saturday.The deceased is Tara Mia, 35, son of Moslem Mia of Jagir Union in Manikganj sadar upazila.

Death anniversary --------

The second death anniversary of AKM Mustaque Ali, one of the founding Executive Directors of INCIDIN Bangladesh, was observed on Saturday, says a press release.INCIDIN Bangladesh, a rights-based civil society organisation working on promoting human rights along with the rights of children, observed the day in a befitting manner. A...

Light rain likely today---

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.The highest temperature in the...