FE Today Logo

Hajj blends spirituality with economics

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

Hajj is one of core obligatory religious duties for any Muslim who has physical, mental and financial abilities. And in that case, an eligible Muslim...

Govt takes measures to increase Hajj pilgrims amid lower turnout

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

The government has taken measures to fulfil Hajj quota targets next year, as the number of registered Hajj pilgrims this year is much lower than...

Makkah Route Initiative makes Hajj trip smoother

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

The Makkah Route Initiative, which is carrying out all travel procedures at the airports of the countries of departure, continues to simplify the Hajj journey...

Hajj body pushes for lower airfares

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

Existing Hajj packages do not meet people's expectations, according to a top leader of the local private Hajj agencies association, as he said those rates...

'We ensure smooth financial management for pilgrims'

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

What type of products and financial services your bank (Social Islami Bank) offers to the clients to facilitate their Hajj pilgrimage? Social Islami Bank is...

From a Scottish mountain to Hajj

2024-05-30 00:00:00

HOLY HAJJ 2024

I was visiting Scotland in June 2022. My tour became troublesome due to my chronic back pain. Sometimes I have to rest in bed and...

FY 2024-25 Budget: Consistency in policymaking to ensure sustainable revenue from key sectors

2024-05-11 12:00:00

Roundtable on National Budget 2024-25: Priorities for High-potential Sectors

Policy Exchange hosted a roundtable discussion titled "National Budget 2024-25: Priorities for High-potential Sectors," gathering leaders from a diverse set of sectors to discuss strategic...

Where do we stand?

2024-04-07 00:00:00

World Health Day 2024

Every year, WHO celebrates 07 April worldwide as World Health Day. Each year, the theme focuses on the pressing health issue of the time. This...

Bangladesh startups plug healthcare gaps to deliver

2024-04-07 00:00:00

World Health Day 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) ‘s mantra for the year 2024 is ‘My Health, My Right.’ This is driven by the fact that at least 4.5...

Addressing health challenges and the need for awareness

2024-04-07 00:00:00

World Health Day 2024

In Bangladesh, where healthcare concerns are diverse, World Health Day is particularly significant due to the high out-of-pocket spending on healthcare. Insufficient government spending on...

Hope for home fades out

2024-03-27 00:00:00

State of Real Estate & Allied Industries

Hope of middle-class people for home fades out for exorbitant prices of key construction materials. And realtors lament to see real-estate business plummet for apartment...

Steel sector steering rough course

2024-03-27 00:00:00

State of Real Estate & Allied Industries

Steel-makers in Bangladesh have invested huge sums of money amid growing demand for the key construction materials over the years concomitant with the country's massive...

From an importer to an exporter

2024-03-27 00:00:00

State of Real Estate & Allied Industries

Bangladesh's ceramics sector holds the potential to grab a greater slice of the global market share but for some hurdles not insurmountable. Much of the...

Rising demand for gated communities in country

2024-03-27 00:00:00

State of Real Estate & Allied Industries

Dhaka City has seen a rise of gated communities since 2021, and the number has rapidly increased, especially in the post-Covid-19 period. Home buyers now...