TEHRAN, Feb 09 (AFP): Iran was ready to negotiate with the United States but not under the "maximum pressure" strategy of US President Donald Trump, Tehran's chief diplomat suggested on Saturday."The lifting of sanctions requires negotiations, but not within the...
NEW YORK, Feb 09 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said that he has talked to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, the New York Post reported late on Saturday.In an...
CAIRO, Feb 09 (AFP/BBC): Egypt will host a summit of Arab nations on February 27 to discuss "the latest serious developments" concerning the Palestinian territories, its foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.The "emergency Arab summit" comes as Egypt...
LONDON/JERUSALEM, Feb 9 (Reuters): A historic shake-up of the Middle East is starting to draw international investors, warming to the prospects of relative peace and economic recovery after so much turmoil.President Donald Trump's proposal that the US take over Gaza...
PARIS, Feb 09 (AFP): Elon Musk's rapprochement with US President Donald Trump, his backing of European far-right parties and attacks on diversity policies could drive European buyers away from Tesla, analysts say.In both Germany and France, sales of the electric...
JEDDAH, Feb 09 (Arab News): Pakistan is seeking to expand its trade ties with Saudi Arabia, aiming for a larger share of the $5.5 billion bilateral trade market by diversifying exports beyond traditional commodities, a senior minister said.Speaking to Arab...
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is offering a range of romantic experiences this Valentine's Day. From February 13 to 15, couples can enjoy a variety of dining and accommodation options designed for a memorable celebration, says a statement.For an outdoor...
Mercantile Bank held 'Town Hall Meeting' at Hotel Grand Park, Barishal, on Saturday. The bank's Managing Director Mati Ul Hasan was present as chief guest at the meeting and delivered his speech highlighting non-performing loan, future planning, Islamic banking operations,...
The 83rd meeting of the board of directors of Modhumoti Bank was held on Sunday. Humayun Kabir, chairman of the board, was present at the meeting. The other members of the board, who participated in the meeting are: Mohammad Ismail...
Square Toiletries Limited hosted its Annual Sales Conference 2025 at a hotel in Cox's Bazar on Saturday. This year holds special significance as Square Group commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of its founding Chairman Samson H. Chowdhury. The conference began...
The two-day 'Shah Abdul Karim Loko Utshob-2025' was celebrated with timeless folk melodies, paying tribute to the legendary Baul Samrat, Shah Abdul Karim. The festival was held at Ujandhal in Derai, Sunamganj, organised by Shah Abdul Karim Parishad with the...
Anthente Bulk Bag Ltd, a Chinese company, will invest US$ 10 million in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to establish a container bag manufacturing industry, reports BSS.In this connection, an agreement was signed between Anthente Bulk Bag and Bangladesh Export...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
The Dhaka bourse closed Sunday's session marginally lower, breaking the gaining streak of the previous six sessions following a sale pressure exerted by worried investors.The market opened the session with a positive note but the DSEX, broad index of the...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Investors are kept in the dark about upcoming IPOs (Initial public offerings) for reasons unknown. The premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) -- is the primary access point for investors to plan future investments in IPOs. According to its website,...
BABUL BARMAN | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Leading drug manufacturers maintained revenue and profit growth year-on-year in the first half of FY25, supported by higher sales amid stability in the forex market.However, efficient management, strong financial positions, and lower finance expenses helped Square Pharmaceuticals and Beximco Pharmaceuticals,...
ONE Bank PLC, as a part of its CSR activities, arranged a scholarship award ceremony recently for the financially backward but meritorious students of various educational institutions in Chattogram. ASM Shahidullah Khan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, handed over...
A total of 133 truckloads of fruits were imported into the country through Benapole land port after the traders resumed fruit imports on Thursday.Prior to Thursday, fruit imports remained suspended for two days as importers went on a strike in...
Trust Bank PLC, a leading private commercial bank, has partnered with global money movement company TerraPay to introduce first-of-its-kind digital payment solution for Bangladeshi students pursuing education abroad.This innovative platform provides a secure, fast, and hassle-free alternative to traditional payment...
First Security Islami Bank PLC signed an agreement with Aurora Specialized Hospital in Dhaka recently. Under this agreement, all customers, employees of FSIB and their family members will get special discounts on various medical and diagnostic services. Deputy Managing Director...
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices hit a two-month high last week, tracking a rally in European gas prices, despite subdued Asian demand due to healthy inventories.The average LNG price for March delivery into north-east...
Rancon Motors Limited, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Bangladesh, has officially launched the 2025 G 580 'Edition One' model, marking the arrival of the first-ever electric G-Class in the country. 'Edition One' is the first production unit of the...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Bangladesh needs to pursue seven interlinked priorities simultaneously to accelerate its transition to more just, low-carbon and climate-resilient textile, apparel and construction industries, according to a latest report.The report identified the pathway for Bangladesh to advance its development trajectory while...
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 09 (AFP): Corbin Bosch will replace fellow fast bowler Anrich Nortje in South Africa's squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, Cricket South Africa announced on Sunday.Bosch, who made his one-day international and Test debuts against Pakistan in...
GALLE, Sri Lanka, Feb 09 (Agencies): Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four.Set a modest target of 75 to...
Nazmul Abedin Fahim, the member secretary of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council, believes that the just concluded edition of the country's premier T20 tournament lived up to the expectations fully to make it different than the past editions,...
OPPO launches Reno 13 seriesin Bangladesh Handset manufacturer OPPO launched its Reno 13 series on Sunday. The OPPO Reno 13 boasts a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. It features...
TECHEXPRESS DESK | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Mehdi Hasan Khan and his three friends-Rifat Nabi, Tanbin Islam Siam, and Shabab Mustafa-are set to receive the prestigious Ekushey Padak 2025 for their groundbreaking work in Bangla computing. Initially, only Mehdi was announced as the recipient, but he insisted...
TECHEXPRESS DESK | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Now the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh is embracing cutting-edge digital forensic technologies in prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August 2024 uprising. Among those facing charges is deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...
A total of four persons were killed in separate road accidents in Chuadanga, Tangail and Mymensingh districts on Sunday, report agencies.In Chuadanga, a speeding tractor crashed into a motorbike in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district, leaving two youths dead, said...
CUMILLA, Feb 09 (UNB): A poorly designed U-turn at Padua Bazar Biswa Road on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway has become a death trap, claiming at least 50 lives and injuring hundreds over the past 11 years.The Dhaka-Chattogram highway, a key corridor...
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