MUNSHIGANJ, Dec 22 (UNB): Sukumar Ranjan Ghosh, former MP of Munshiganj-1 constituency, passed away at a hospital in the capital on Monday. He was 70. After being diagnosed with pneumonia a few days ago, Sukumar was put on life support...
Bangladesh Railway will operate special trains on 10 routes to mark the homecoming of Tarique Rahman in response to an application by the BNP, reports bdnews24.com.To facilitate this, three short-distance train services have been cancelled.The railway said in a media...
Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said gunmen have been assigned to 20 people, including the editors of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, following the attacks on the newspapers' offices, report agencies He made the remarks while talking to...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
Inqilab Moncho staged a protest rally on Monday demanding justice for the killing of its spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi and the trial of all those involved in the murder. The platform also called for conducting investigation of the killing through...
BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas has said a sense of insecurity has gripped the nation even as the party prepares to welcome its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman upon his return home this week, reports UNB."The entire nation is under...
Weather may remain dry with temporary cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday). Moderate to thick fog may occur at places during midnight to morning. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall slightly....
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file cases against Rashed Khan Menon, former president of the governing body of Willes Little Flower School and College, over alleged irregularities in teacher recruitment and promotions, reports bdnews24.com.Currently imprisoned, the former Dhaka-8...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
An international conference titled 'Decolonization and Maulana Bhashani' is set to begin at Dhaka University (DU) today (December 23). The two-day conference is organised by the Center for Advanced Research in Arts and Social Sciences (CARASS) to discuss the life,...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
The country's fruit production has experienced a big boost over the recent years, as yields of some non-traditional varieties have ballooned significantly, official statistics showed.Bangladesh's fruit sector has demonstrated a remarkable growth and resilience in the last fiscal year (FY),...
A human chain, organised by the NOAB and the Editors' Council, in progress on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo
BEIJING, Dec 22 (AFP): China said on Monday would place temporary duties on "certain dairy products" imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in a trade spat that spans from food to electric vehicles.The "duty deposits", which range...
Novo Nordisk Pharma Pvt. Limited and Arogga Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving patient access to diabetes care and ensuring the availability of authentic Novo Nordisk products through digital channels in Bangladesh.The partnership will enable...
Kazi Farms Kitchen has once again been recognised as the No. 1 Frozen Food Brand in Bangladesh at the prestigious 17th Best Brand Award 2025, marking an exceptional 4th consecutive win in this category. The award ceremony, organised by Bangladesh...
The 26th anniversary of South Asia Insurance Company Limited was celebrated at the company's head office in Dhaka recently. The event was held under the chairmanship of Muhammad Nurul Alam Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of South Asia Insurance Company. The...
The 255th Asset-Liabilities Committee (ALCO) meeting of Sonali Bank PLC was held at its head office in the city on Monday. ALCO Chairman and Managing Director & CEO of Sonali Bank Md Shawkat Ali Khan presided over the meeting. Deputy...
The 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MJL Bangladesh PLC was held on a virtual platform on Monday. Chairman of the company Abdul-Muyeed Chowdhury presided over the meeting. The shareholders of the company approved a 52 per cent cash dividend....
Southeast Bank successfully organised a foundation training course for its newly appointed trainee assistant officers (cash). The sessions were conducted by experienced trainers from the Bangladesh Bank along with in-house resource persons. Southeast Bank Managing Director Md Khalid Mahmood Khan...
Shareholders of Crown Cement have approved 21 per cent cash dividends for the year ended June 30, as recommended by the company's board of directors. The approval was given during the 31st annual general meeting of the company, which was...
The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Usmania Glass Sheet Factory Ltd (UGSFL) was held in a hybrid mode on Sunday, with Md Fazlur Rahman, Chairman of BCIC and the UGSFL Board, in the chair.Board of Directors of UGSFL Md...
United Finance PLC has partnered with the Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) to support its cancer care home, Mosabbir Alok Nibash, says a press release.BANCAT, a non-profit organisation, provides financial assistance for medical treatment and holistic care to cancer patients...
Edison Group has introduced the Helio 55, a new flagship smartphone priced at Tk 14,999.Aimed at providing premium features at an affordable price, the Helio 55 offers a solid performance, sleek design, and useful specifications, says a press statement.The Helio...
For the First time from Bangladesh, Mahbub Ahmed Siddique, Chief Operating Officer of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), has been selected by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as a member of Professional Accountancy Organization Development &...
The 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Hakkani Pulp & Paper Mills PLC was held on Saturday in hybrid mode, combining both physical and virtual participation. Chairman of the company Mohammed Golam Rasul Muktadir presided over the meeting, says a...
In a major step toward digitizing the nation's energy infrastructure, Petrobangla, the state carbohydron agency, and the Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Limited (BMTF) signed a contract on Monday to implement a sophisticated GPS-based monitoring system for gas metering stations, reports...
CHATTOGRAM CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
The board of directors of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has approved a 25 per cent cash dividend for FY25 at its 48th annual general meeting (AGM), held in Chattogram on Monday.Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Shakhawat Hossain, adviser to the...
BRAC Bank has launched the country's first SME innovation lab - "Finnovision" - to help small businesses thrive.The initiative reinforces the bank's pioneering role in strengthening cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) through innovation, inclusion and sustainability solutions, according...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
State-run Jamuna oil and Meghna Petroleum are at 'high credit risk' as their investments in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) equivalent to Tk 16.95 billion are stuck with banks facing acute liquidity crises.The banks are Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, First...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-23 00:00:00
The number of Bangladeshi firms more than doubled to 16 in terms of reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance in the last two years, according to Bloomberg. ESG is the most recognised sustainability matrix worldwide, and the global...
Mobile financial service provider, bKash, has recently organised a two-day seminar to boost skills of all employees engaged in Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism compliance functions.
IFIC Bank has awarded the top transactor of the 'Cross-Border Campaign' (August-September 2025), jointly organised by VISA, the globally acclaimed digital payment gateway, and IFIC Bank. At a ceremony held at the bank's head office on Sunday, IFIC Bank's customer...
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