Dutch Bangla eyes wide merchant onboarding

As Bangladesh accelerates its transition towards a smart and digitally inclusive economy, Bangla QR is set to transform the country's payment landscape by making digital transactions faster, simpler and more accessible. Md. Ahteshamul Haque Khan, Managing Director (MD) and Chief...

BRAC Bank aims to lead the banking industry

As the country is in the midst of embracing of cashless transactions, the introduction of Bangla QR is considered a giant step forward to that end. However, Mr Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank PLC,...

A convenient, reliable tool

Bangladesh Bank's ambitious move to establish Bangla QR as the country's unified digital -payment platform represents one of the most significant reforms undertaken by the central bank for the retail payment system. By introducing a single interoperable QR (quick response)...

BB suspends official over alleged betting link

Bangladesh Bank (BB) suspended its one official for his alleged involvement in fraud, betting and cryptocurrency transactions. He was identified as Md Rakibul Hasan Khan Rocky, an assistant director at the BB's head office. He was suspended in an order...

Sultana Kamal (Demra) Bridge in the capital

The decay in several expansion joints on the Sultana Kamal (Demra) Bridge in the capital has made the structure vulnerable. Heavy vehicles cause massive vibrations and loud noises, posing a risk to human safety. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

Jamaat to probe Satkhira MP's alleged link to teenage girl

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday said that necessary steps would be taken as per organisational rules after collecting information and data regarding the allegations spread in social media linking Satkhira-4 constituency MP Gazi Nazrul Islam.The party's Assistant Secretary General and Secretary...

Gas crisis deepens

A technical fault at Excelerate Energy's floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Maheshkhali has disrupted LNG supplies, reducing gas injection into the national grid and intensifying shortages for households, industries and power plants.The incident resulted in around a 40...

Deaths from measles-like symptoms nears 800

Bangladesh reported four more deaths from measles-like symptoms and another dengue-related fatality in the past 24 hours, pushing the combined health burden from the two diseases higher amid ongoing outbreaks.The total number of deaths from measles and suspected cases has...

Energy security tops govt's investment agenda

The government has made energy security its top economic priority, pledging to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supplies for industries as part of a broader strategy to reduce business costs, improve competitiveness and attract investment.Mahdi Amin, Adviser to the Prime...

Bangladesh approves 50 overseas trade fairs

Bangladesh will participate in 50 international trade fairs across 27 countries during the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27) as part of a government initiative to expand export markets, promote products from priority sectors and support emerging exporters.The Ministry of Commerce...

Three rivers breach red line as heavy rain raises flood risk

Heavy rain forecast over the coming days has heightened flood fears after three rivers crossed the danger level at four monitoring stations.The three rivers prompted flood alert in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrakona, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) said...

Police detain Rahul, Priyanka

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been detained by police after leading a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over India's paper leak controversy, according to NDTV.The Indian news outlet reported that Gandhi was later seen bleeding from his nose...

NBR plans fully automated VAT refund system

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering abolishing the manual VAT- refund mechanism for leather and jute exporters, bringing the process fully under the automated e-VAT system to improve transparency, reduce revenue risks and clear long-pending refund claims.The move...

Man arrested with contraband liquor in city

Police arrested a man with 99 bottles of contraband Indian liquor from the Sabujbagh area of the capital on Tuesday.The arrestee was identified as Md Qamrul Islam, 24.Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Niaz Mehedi said...

Three of a family burnt in gas explosion in city

Three members of a family, including an eight-year-old child, suffered burn injuries after a gas leak caused an explosion at a house in the capital's Bhatara area early Tuesday, reports UNB.The incident occurred at a house on the 100 Feet...

Helper arrested over attempted rape aboard bus

SAVAR, July 21 (UNB): Police have arrested the helper of a bus over the attempted rape of a female garment worker on a moving bus in Ashulia, a week after the incident.The accused, Kawshar Hossain Sanzid, 25, a helper of...

JU suspends eight students over ragging allegations

The authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have temporarily suspended eight students of the Department of Physics over allegations of ragging first-year students.The decision was announced in an office order signed by Acting Registrar Dr ATM Azizur Rahman on Tuesday.According to...

Govt unveils 2027 Hajj packages with lower costs

The government has announced two Hajj packages for 2027, lowering both the overall cost of the pilgrimage and airfare expenses to ease the financial burden on pilgrims.The Hajj packages under both government and private management also include reduced airfare for...

Dr Zubaida hails courage, humanity

Prime Minister's wife and Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Tuesday said that the courage, fortitude and humanity displayed by the teachers, students, and parents following the tragic accident in the city's Milestone School and College...

BD's utilisation rate among US fashion cos fell sharply in 2026: Study

Bangladesh's utilisation rate among US fashion companies declined sharply in 2026 as buyers intentionally maintain a diverse sourcing base prioritising capacity, flexibility, inventory agility and regional balancing in their sourcing strategy. Besides, slow speed-to-market, limited supply chain flexibility and compliance...

Three Myanmar security personnel held in Teknaf

COX'S BAZAR, July 21 (UNB): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have detained three members of Myanmar's security forces after they illegally entered Bangladesh through the Naf River along the Teknaf border.The three crossed the river by swimming with the aid...

DU appoints acting deans for two faculties

Dhaka University (DU) authorities have appointed two new acting deans for its Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Biological Sciences.Prof Md Mehedi Hasan Khan of the Department of Population Sciences has been appointed Acting Dean of the Faculty of...

ICT orders to produce ex-army officer Mozaffar by July 23

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered former army officer Major Mozaffar Hossain to be produced in a crimes against humanity case involving retired lieutenant general Masud Uddin Chowdhury, report agencies.The order was issued on Tuesday by ICT-2, headed by...

Dr Shafiqur Rahman speaks at a workshop

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman speaks at a workshop for the party's office staff at the Al-Falah Auditorium in the capital's Moghbazar on Tuesday. — Collected

Rizvi asks who sheltered Zia assassination convict

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday asked who had sheltered and patronised one of the convicted killers of former President Ziaur Rahman during the past 45 years, reports UNB.He raised the issue while speaking as the...

EC seeks to bar MPO teachers, dual citizens from local polls

The Election Commission (EC) has finalised a set of recommendations proposing amendments to local government laws to disqualify MPO-listed teachers, dual citizens and holders of offices of profit from contesting local government elections, report agencies .The proposals also seek to...

Cyberbullying legal panel starts work this week: Zahed

Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the interim government would not tolerate cyberbullying, enforced disappearances, or extrajudicial killings, announcing that a panel of lawyers formed to address cyber-related legal issues would begin its...

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Cameras installed on various roads in the capital to maintain law and order

Cameras installed on various roads in the capital to maintain law and order have turned almost non-functional due to a lack of maintenance. The photo was taken in front of the Salimullah Muslim Hall at Dhaka University. — FE Photo...

BD passport climbs three notches up

Bangladesh's passport has climbed three places in the latest global passport ranking, but it remains among the world's weakest travel documents, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 35 destinations.The passport climbed three places from its position in the corresponding...