Alongside devout Muslims across the globe, the holy month of Ramadan is being observed in Bangladesh with due religious fervor. Marking the sacred occasion, Nagad has introduced a special campaign for its Nagad Islamic wallet users, offering them a chance...
Zakat and donations can now be easily sent through bKash to more than 50 charitable and volunteer-based organisations working across the country, ensuring that financial assistance reaches thousands of vulnerable people in need.Throughout the year, bKash enables users to donate...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on three officials of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce (SBAC) Bank PLC over graft charges, reports BSS.The three accused are- former manager of bank's Bijoy Nagar branch Ismamul Haque, former first...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka and the Bangladesh-Algeria Business Forum jointly hosted an Iftar gathering on Wednesday, bringing together distinguished guests from various sectors in Bangladesh.The event reflected the growing friendship and cooperation between...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday called on Chinese investors to increase their presence in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of security and stability in attracting foreign capital.The request came during a meeting with China's Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen at...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The Minimum Wage Board has proposed a new minimum monthly wage of Tk 13,275 for workers in the battery manufacturing sector.Under the proposal, workers would also receive a 5.0 per cent annual wage increment, along with a risk allowance for...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) sought clarification on some provisions of a clause in an agreement between Dhaka and Washington that provides conditional zero reciprocal tariff access for garments made using American cotton and manmade fibre.On February 18, BTMA President...
TOKYO, Feb 25 (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was under pressure Wednesday after it emerged she gave congratulatory gift catalogues to lawmakers from her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following its landslide election victory this month.More than 300 lawmakers...
KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters): Ukrainian negotiators will meet U.S. officials on Thursday to discuss the country's post-war reconstruction, including a "prosperity package", President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday.Zelenskiy told reporters in a WhatsApp media chat that the teams would also...
TEHRAN, Feb 25 (AFP): Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile programme as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that can strike the United States."Whatever they're alleging in regards to Iran's...
NEW YORK, Feb 25 (BBC/AFP): Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that hailed what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages".At a time when polls suggest many in the US are...
CHENNAI, India, Feb 25 (AFP): Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe to keep hopes of making the semi-finals alive.Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is an option at...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finalized the salary structure for local and overseas cricketers ahead of the inaugural Women's Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL), reports UNB.The player draft for the three-team tournament is scheduled for March 14, with the competition...
Cricket Australia have revealed the fixtures for their home Test series against Bangladesh, set to be held in August 2026. The two-Test series will mark the first time since 2003 that Bangladesh will play a Test series in Australia, report...
Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday-AFP
DUBAI, Feb 25 (Gulf News): England booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a convincing win over Pakistan in Kandy on Tuesday.The result leaves Pakistan with work to do and little room...
A mason died after being electrocuted while removing centering wood at a building in Keraniganj on Tuesday evening, reports UNB.The incident occurred at a two-storey building owned by Anwar Hossain beside Kholamura Adarsha School under the Model Police Station area,...
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 25 (BSS): A college student was killed today when a speeding truck hit him in the Manik Dargah area of Andhar in Satkania.The deceased, Khorshed Rabbi, a resident of Nalitabari in Sherpur district, was a fourth-year honours student...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Feb 25: As the holy month of Ramadan starts, residents of St Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island, are facing mounting economic hardship. With tourism suspended for nine consecutive months effective from February 1, thousands of fishermen, labourers...
The photo shows a partial view of a GAU Soybean-6 field. Researchers at Gazipur Agricultural University have developed the country's first highly drought-tolerant inbred soybean variety, 'GAU Soybean-6', under the leadership of Prof Dr M A Mannan of the Agronomy...
LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters): Gold prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a softer dollar and heightened safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over US tariffs and growing friction between Washington and Tehran.Spot gold rose 0.5 per cent to $5,175.00 per ounce, as...
LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters): Oil prices held around seven-month highs on Wednesday as investors weighed up the threat to oil supply from potential military conflict between the US and Iran.Brent futures were up 33 cents at $71.10 a barrel by...
NEW DELHI, Feb 25 (Reuters): India's plans to strengthen its position in the US solar market face a setback after Washington moved to impose steep countervailing duties on solar cells and panels shipped from some Asian hubs, analysts and industry...
Two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the Bangladesh's Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) in the city on Tuesday to foster cooperation in semiconductor technology, research, and development. The agreements involve the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC),...
Despite ongoing global conflicts and trade disputes, the international market for electric, electronics and home appliance products continues to grow steadily. According to updated data from The Business Research Company, the global market for these products reached approximately USD 4.064...
The declaration by the newly elected Prime Minister to work on Saturday is definitely a sign of vigorous passion for duty. Since the government has enormous political, economic, and social challenges to overcome, and as it is newly formed, this...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The allegation of sponsoring extortion dogged the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as a whole, and many of its leaders in particular, throughout the 13th parliamentary election campaign. The charges were so persistent that the party leaders are supposed to think...
The outcome of the February 12 general election, according to the British-American Ratings agency Fitch Ratings, has assuaged to a large degree the growing political and policy uncertainties during the last leg of the interim government. A turnaround in the...
Syed Abul Basher | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
A recent analysis by economist Dr Zahid Hussain in an English Daily (TBS, January 31, 2026) offers a useful perspective on Bangladesh's inflation dynamics. He argues that food inflation largely operates independently of monetary policy, yet contributes to persistence in...
Matiur Rahman | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
February 12, 2026 marks a historic inflexion point in the political evolution of Bangladesh. It is not merely the date of the 13th National Parliament election but a moment that encapsulates the collective aspirations of a nation longing for renewal,...
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