Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to complete 12,000 runs in List A cricket as he smashed a whirlwind century in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) on Friday, reports BSS.Mushfiqur reached the landmark during Mohammedan Sporting Club's...
Defender Topu Barman scored a brace as Bangladesh made history by securing their first-ever victory on European soil, beating San Marino 2-1 in an international friendly at the San Marino Stadium on Friday night, reports BSS.This landmark victory marks a...
FE YOUTH DESK | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
The Grand Finale of JCI Dhaka Astral Presents Capitalizer 2026, powered by Eastern Bank PLC and ACI Limited, and co-powered by Gold Kinen, concluded successfully at Radisson Blu Dhaka recently. The flagship competition, organised by BUP Finance Society under the...
EPAN MOHAMMAD ARMAN | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
The role of Dhaka University often becomes a matter of critical discussion. Educationists, leaders and ordinary people often express their frustration. In this article, we want to seriously review the roles of, and realities about University of Dhaka. Established in...
TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
In developing countries such as Bangladesh, establishing and sustaining a startup remains an arduous undertaking, with inadequate access to capital standing as one of the most formidable barriers facing early-stage entrepreneurs.During the formative stages of operation, founders are frequently compelled...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Reported benefits include increased income opportunities, better savings and financial planning practices among participants Plastic waste has emerged as one of Bangladesh's most pressing environmental challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanising cities such as Chattogram and Dhaka. The growing use of...
BENGALURU, June 6 (Reuters): India has ordered cooking oil makers and importers to sell their products only in a fixed set of pack sizes, a move the government said on Saturday would help shoppers compare prices across brands more easily.The...
A significant strategic meeting titled "Assessing the Demand for Cyclotron-Based PET Radiopharmaceuticals in Private and Public PET-CT Centers and Strengthening the Supply System of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)" was held on Saturday at the BAEC Headquarters in Dhaka....
Minister of Industries, Commerce, and Textiles & Jute Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir attended a discussion meeting organised by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) at its headquarters on Saturday to mark World Metrology Day 2026. This year's theme is: "Metrology:...
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters): Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL (BACK FROM KAPTAI) | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, June 06: Work is underway to add 1 MW of generation capacity to the existing 7.4 MW solar power plant in Kaptai, said Assistant Engineer of the Kaptai Solar Power Plant Md. Jahangir Alam."Besides, construction of a 332 kW...
Goldman Sachs said in a note on Friday that global oil demand has declined more than expected, posing two-sided risks to its fourth-quarter 2026 Brent crude price forecast of $90 a barrel and WTI forecast of $83 per barrel, reports...
A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the US government as the company prepares to go public, according to sources familiar with the relationship, reports Reuters.The relationship ruptured...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh's capital market and wider financial sector must be strengthened to attract large-scale investments and make better use of highly skilled financial professionals, policymakers and market leaders said on Saturday.The observations came at a gala programme marking the 10th anniversary...
BRAC Bank's Sepal and Chuadanga Reading Cafés hosted lively discussions on author Dipu Mahmud's short story collection 'Breakup', bringing together literature enthusiasts for an engaging exchange between readers and the writer, according to a press release.Participants read selected stories from...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Gas supply to industrial belts in Dhaka and Gazipur by Intraco Refueling Station has remained almost suspended for more than six months due to safety concerns.The listed company had been delivering gas sourced from state-owned Sundarban Gas Company in Bhola...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
The 2026 war with Iran has triggered a global energy shock, disrupted international trade, and increased the risk of a broad recession. Now inflation rates are surging, interest rates are rising and growth is faltering. Sparked by joint U.S. and...
Zaidi Sattar | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Customs valuation for the purpose of trade taxation remains a perennial problem, causes clearance delays, and is the “biggest” source of disputes and malfeasance at the ports. The current arbitrary customs valuation practice in Bangladesh must be terminated as soon...
Although exports grew in April 2026, the trend reversed in May, with exports declining by 7 per cent compared to the same month in 2025. Moreover, exports during the July-May period fell by 2.55 per cent.This is not a positive...
The ocean is one of the most important natural resources on our planet. Covering more than seventy percent of the Earth's surface, it plays a vital role in sustaining life. The ocean provides a large amount of seafood, including fish,...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
The ready-made garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh is beset with a host of labour rights-related problems, ranging from low wages and long working hours to restrictions on forming unions, job insecurity, and so on. But the U.S. Trade Representative's Office...
Asjadul Kibria | 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Following US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz last year, countries worldwide have been shaken by the rise in tariff barriers. Trump's move provoked many countries to impose higher tariffs on imports, increasing trade costs for their partners. Besides the surge...
Private investment in Bangladesh continues to show little sign of recovery. Businesses are postponing major investment decisions until the government demonstrates a credible commitment to reform, as evidenced by sluggish credit growth and decreased imports of capital machinery. As the...
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Safiqul Islam Khan on Friday warned of strict action against noise pollution in the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in the capital Dhaka, which has been declared a silent zone, reports BSS.He made the...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-06 00:00:00
An incident of fire took place on Friday at Purabi Super Market, Mirpur in the capital.However, there was no report of casualties.A duty officer at Fire Service and Civil Defence control room told the FE that they had received information...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2026-06-06 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, June 05: Massive pollution coupled with unabated encroachment for long is posing a serious threat to the very existence of the Karnaphuli River and survival of its aquatic lives apart from laying harmful effects on human health.Encroachment spree unleashed...
A Bangladeshi national was among 22 people killed in a devastating hotel fire in New Delhi, while the Bangladesh High Commission is providing assistance to affected victims and facilitating the repatriation of the deceased's remains, reports BSS.Bangladeshi national Md. Nurul...
As the second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) is set to begin tomorrow (Sunday), Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has prohibited various activities, including meetings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and surrounding areas from today...
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam on Friday called upon member states of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to work collectively to build a livable planet for all, reports BSS.The state minister made the call...
MYMENSINGH, June 05 (BSS): Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain has said the government is working to ensure the protection, welfare and overall development of orphans and street children in line with the directives of Prime Minister Tarique...
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