FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has undertaken a plan to rehabilitate footpath hawkers by setting up temporary markets on six open grounds, DNCC Administrator Safiqul Islam Khan said on Saturday.Under the initiative, hawkers will be accommodated in designated locations...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directs authorities to ensure rapid rehabilitation of street vendors evicted from roads across the crammed capital city, stressing coordinated action to provide them with viable alternatives.The directive came Saturday during a meeting held at the Prime...
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Saturday called on the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to frame the forthcoming national budget as a support mechanism for businesses rather than a burden as domestic industries continue to weather high...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday drove a go-kart built by a college student, praising the young innovator's creativity and assuring government support for such homegrown initiatives, reports UNB.The student, Rizwan Rashid, designed and built the lightweight racing vehicle on...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according...
Thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims have poured into Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with 32,532 flying in as authorities reported two deaths, reports bdnews24.com.According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs' Hajj portal, as of 2:00 am on Saturday, 3,284 pilgrims travelled under...
DU CORRESPONDENTThe Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) staged a human chain on Saturday protesting the attack on journalists inside Shahbagh Police Station and demanding safe environment for independent journalism.The programme was held at around 11:30 am at the foot of...
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Saturday inaugurated a modernised and redesigned Secondary Transfer Station (STS) for waste management in Kalabagan area as part of its efforts to improve urban waste management and environmental condition in the capital, reports UNB.DSCC...
FE REPORTThe Bank Resolution Act, 2026, in its present form has triggered fresh concerns over the future of Bangladesh's banking sector, with experts warning that controversial former bank owners could regain control of troubled lenders under the new law.Critics argue...
A rickshaw-puller was pictured having a snooze on his vehicle getting exhausted amid high temperature in front of the Ramna Park gate in Mintoo Road area of the capital on Saturday, as the country experiencing a mild to moderate heat...
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said the 2027 SSC and equivalent examinations could be advanced to December as part of efforts to ease the country's longstanding session jam, reports bdnews24.com.The minister also suggested a similar rescheduling for the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
Experts have called for urgent expansion of climate insurance coverage for marginal communities in Bangladesh's coastal regions, arguing that vulnerable households cannot cope with rising climate shocks without financial protection. They say the government should bear the insurance premiums to...
FE REPORT Police have started probing intelligence warnings of possible militant attacks on key installations, including Parliament, and urged the public to remain calm. "We have received this information (warnings of possible militant attacks), and Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime...
Prof Dr Md Abdul Quddus, adviser to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in the capital on Saturday. He was 76, reports UNB.The BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan...
Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that the BNP is treading the same 'fascist path' as the Awami League (AL), reports UNB.He said BNP is opposing key reform initiatives that, in his view, are essential for state restructuring, calling...
National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and Opposition Chief Whip in parliament Nahid Islam has warned ruling party BNP that it risks provoking another mass uprising if it continues to obstruct reform and follow what he called the 'autocratic path' of...
A Panchagarh court on Saturday sent a youth in a case filed over an alleged derogatory Facebook post targeting State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad, report agencies.The youth is Nishad Islam, a resident of Hajipara area in Debiganj...
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has launched a sharp attack on Jamaat-e-Islami, dismissing allegations made by its leadership that the BNP's electoral victory was the outcome of engineering.The BNP secretary general said such remarks twist the political...
BSTI services to remain open at weekends to help importersIndustries Secretary Md Obaidur Rahman speaks at a stakeholder public hearing at the headquarters of the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Saturday. In a move to...
Karmasangsthan Bank holds Business Development Meeting in Ctg As part of the 90-day special programme undertaken by Karmasangsthan Bank, the Business Development Meeting-2026 was held at LGED Bhaban in Chattogram on Saturday, with the participation of regional and branch managers...
Around 20,000 jobs are expected to be created by December in mills leased out by the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC), with further employment likely as more facilities to resume operation soon, officials said.Out of BJMC's 25 jute mills, 14...
Bangladesh's leading electronics manufacturer Walton has unveiled 15 new models of refrigerators and freezers, aiming to strengthen its presence on international markets and reinforce its position as a global brand.The new lineup-introduced under the "Global Innovation Series"-features a wide range...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
A widely represented high-profile board for Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been formed by the new government seeking to rid the national-flag carrier of entrenched management flaws. Rumee A. Hossain, who is a sponsor director of Bank Asia and chairman of...
A severe electricity crisis marked by "acute" load shedding has left consumers frustrated across the Cumilla region, while authorities grapple with a mounting backlog of unpaid bills across six districts, reports bdnews24.com.Chandpur municipality alone leads the list with Tk 190...
FE Report | 2026-04-26 00:00:00
President of Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Mohammad Hatem said that factories are struggling to operate at full capacity due to a shortage of fuel."Exports have fallen in recent months, while factories are currently operating at only 50-60...
Former national skipper Rumana Ahmed said on Saturday that it would be a positive step if women cricketers represent the team in the Bangladesh Cricket Board as directors, reports Cricbuzz.The online sports portal has learnt that a couple of women...
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 25 (bdnews24.com): Bagha Sharif of Cumilla has secured a hat-trick championship title at the historic Abdul Jabbar-er Boli Khela in Chattogram.On Saturday, Sharif emerged victorious in the 117th edition of the prestigious wrestling competition by defeating Md Rashed,...
BOGURA, Apr 25: A family ceremony in northern Bangladesh has drawn widespread attention after a grandfather fulfilled a 23-year-old promise by gifting coins equal to his granddaughter's weight at her wedding.At the ceremony held at his home in the Thanthania...
FARIDPUR, Apr 25 (UNB): Faridpur, known as Bangladesh's jute capital, is facing a looming setback in jute production as farmers struggle with an acute shortage of diesel during the crucial sowing season.The shortfall in fuel, coupled with an irregular electricity...
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku speaks at a discussion marking World Veterinary Day 2026 at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in the city on Saturday, highlighting the vital role of the livestock sector in...
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