Freeing metro stations of congestion

Using the metro rail is one of the most effective ways to avoid traffic congestion in Dhaka. It not only saves time but also makes commuting more convenient and cost-effective for urban residents. However, the boarding and disembarking process at...

Rethinking anti-polythene drive

A director of the Department of Environment (DoE) was reportedly seriously injured in an attack allegedly by the workers from an illegal polythene factory in the Chowkbazar area of Old Dhaka on Sunday (January 26). The said DoE official along...

The nexus of unplanned urbanization and pollution

Dhaka, the bustling center of Bangladesh, faces severe challenges due to rapid growth. The morning sun struggles to pierce through thick smog, as unregulated development pollutes the air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) often ranks among the worst worldwide, with...

Road maintenance and vulnerable women's employment

Conceptually, the programme for pairing the dual jobs of rural road maintenance and employing vulnerable women who head their families for the task is a perfect recipe. In popular parlance it is called the 'food for work' programme. At a...

Adviser asks officials not to collect taxes forcibly

As Bangladesh along with 186 countries across the world observed the International Customs Day-2025 on Sunday, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed called upon the revenue officials not to collect taxes forcefully from the people.He also instructed the NBR officials to...

TIB forms a human chain in front of the Jatiya Sangsad

TIB forms a human chain in front of the Jatiya Sangsad in the capital on Sunday, marking the International Day of Clean Energy. — FE Photo

Mrittunjoy helps Rajshahi to win against Rangpur in BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Rangpur Riders by 2 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Sunday, report agencies.Mrittunjoy Chowdhury of Rajshahi starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 18 runs in...

Edible oil market volatile again amid supply cut

The country's edible oil market has become volatile again as most refiners have halted the supply of soybean oil to groceries, according to insiders.Many stores in the capital have run out of their edible oil stocks. In the absence of...

Bangladesh lost both mobile, net subscribers for six months in a row

Bangladesh continued to lose both mobile and internet subscribers for six consecutive months last year, according to the latest data by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).During the period, the industry lost 1.2 million mobile subscribers and 1.7 million internet subscribers,...

Take opportunity of improved business climate

Business leaders should concentrate on taking the opportunity of improved business climate created by the present government, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, on Sunday.He made the remarks at a press briefing when asked to comment on...

Expats send home $1.67b remittance in 25 days

Expatriate Bangladeshis have remitted over $1.67 billion in the first 25 days of this month, according to the central bank data.During the period, state-owned commercial banks brought home $354.28 million, specialised banks $74.37 million, private commercial banks $1.24 billion and...

National Bank MD, DMD resign

The managing director (MD) of National Bank, Md Touhidul Alam Khan, and its deputy managing director(DMD), Abdul Matin, have resigned from their posts at the first-generation commercial bank.Confirming the development, the chairman of the scheduled bank, Abdul Awal Mintoo, said...

USAID suspends ops sans refugee support in BD

The USAID has asked all USAID/Bangladesh implementing partners to immediately 'stop, cease and/or suspend' any work performed under their respective USAID/Bangladesh contract, task order, grant, cooperative agreements, and acquisition or assistance instruments.The US government's cooperation agency made a directive to...

ACC gets primary information about irregularities

Saima Wazed Putul misused the state resources and resorted to unlawful activities for securing appointment as the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the South-East Asian Region, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claimed in a press release issued on Sunday.The...

Ex army chief KM Shafiullah passes away

Former army chief and valiant freedom fighter KM Shafiullah died on Sunday morning at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. He was 91, reports UNB.Shafiullah breathed his last at 8:45am at the hospital, said Rashadul Alam Khan, assistant director at...

Banks can apply forward premium to forex: BB

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday said banks from now on would be allowed to apply forward premium to the foreign-exchange market to maintain orderly discipline.However, the forward premium must not exceed the policy rates of various global currencies, such...

Businesses shed light on policy alignment

Business leaders have called for urgent measures to ensure transparent and coordinated policies and collaborative efforts to position Bangladesh as a regional business hub.They highlighted the need for stronger coordination between private and public sectors to address existing challenges and...

2,330 Dhaka jewellers evading taxes: BAJUS

Some 2,330 jewellers are operating in Dhaka city without paying taxes, while a number of businesses selling essential commodities, including medicine, are subject to taxes.The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) recently sent the list of these jewellers to National Board of...

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Argent deal leaves room for bargains: BIDA chief

Referring to Bangladesh's agreement with Argent LNG, BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has said signing a non-binding HOA (Heads of Agreement) that outlines key terms but leaves room for negotiation is the first step in a process,...

NBR cuts revenue target to Tk 4.63t

The Government has slashed tax revenue collection target to Tk 4.635 trillion for the current fiscal year following a negative growth in collection in the first six months. Officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) confirmed the downsized targets...

DoE director comes under attack

A director of the Department of Environment (DoE) was brutally attacked by workers while he was returning with a team which confiscated goods during a raid at a banned polythene factory in Old Dhaka.The victim, Director, Monitoring & Enforcement Md....

Businesses seek easing of lending rate, loan classification criteria

Bangladesh's apex trade body seeks urgent regulatory interventions like lowering interest rate, relaxing the tightened loan-classification rules and policy supports to affected businesses to breathe life into sagging economic activity.The proposals of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and...

Foreign fund receipts in H1 down to $3.53b

Foreign-aid disbursement to Bangladesh dropped US$3.53 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year as all its development partners ramped down bankrolling its uplift recipe, official statistics show. Of the amount received in the July-December period, $3.26 billion...

Train with 1,200 aboard avoids accident in Gazipur

The Chapainawabganj-bound Bonolota Express carrying 1,200 passengers narrowly escaped an accident on Sunday, as the locomotive master managed to stop 40 meter before a damaged track near Dhirashram Railway Station in Gazipur.Officials said a section of the dual-gauge railway track...

Dhaka airs concern, Beijing says lower riparians won't be affected

Bangladesh expressed concern over the construction of a mega-dam by China on the Brahmaputra during bilateral talks in Beijing on January 21 and got assurances that lower riparians won't be affected.Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain, who led the Bangladesh team,...

Weather (2025-01-27)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to morning.Mild cold wave is sweeping over...

Arrest warrant against Pori Moni over murder attempt case

A Dhaka court has issued an warrant for the arrest of film actress Pori Moni and her costume designer Junayed Karim Jimmy alias Jimmy after framing charges against her in a case over threatening and attempting to murder to businessman...

Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) 'Samudra Joy' departed the Chittagong naval jetty

The Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) 'Samudra Joy' departed the Chittagong naval jetty on Sunday to participate in the Exercise Aman 2025, which will be held in Karachi, Pakistan on February 7-11. — ISPR

JU tops THE 2025 rankings nationally in two categories

Times Higher Education (THE) in their World University Rankings 2025 has ranked Jahangirnagar University as the top institution in Bangladesh in two categories: computer science and geology, environmental, earth and marine sciences under physical sciences. The globally recognised UK-based education...