Syed Mosayeb Alam | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
Bangladesh's business world does not wait; rather, it adapts. Standing still means slipping behind. Cultural differences and unpredictable markets create competitive hurdles for small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). Yet, those who crack the networking code often turn obstacles into opportunities.Research...
Maisha Zaahir | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
Pathao, one of Bangladesh's most renowned startups, is reportedly on the search for a cofounder to help launch its next big idea. Pathao is one of the early startups in Bangladesh that ushered in the entrepreneurial revolution in the country....
MEGH RAHMAN | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
Have you noticed how most of the New Year resolutions dwindle by February? But, the only feel better thing is that you aren't alone. Every year millions of people promise to mend their ways for a better life on January...
MOSCOW, Jan 04 (AFP): Russia vowed on Saturday to retaliate after it accused Ukraine of firing US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the border region of Belgorod the previous day.Outgoing US President Joe Biden authorised Kyiv to use the long-range weapons against...
GAZA, Jan 04 (AFP): Rescuers in Gaza said on Saturday that at least 19 people, including eight children, were killed in Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory.According to the civil defence agency, an air strike at dawn on the house...
SEOUL, Jan 04 (AFP): South Korea's political leadership was in uncharted territory Saturday after the sitting president resisted arrest over a failed martial law decree days before the warrant expires.In scenes of high drama on Friday, Yoon Suk Yeol's presidential...
SOUTHEAST BANK HOLDS ANNUAL AGENT BANKING CONFERENCE 2025Southeast Bank organised its 'Annual Agent Banking Conference 2025' at the bank's head office in the capital. The bank's Chairman M.A. Kashem inaugurated the event as the chief guest. The programme was attended...
SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (Reuters): China's central bank summoned some fund managers on Friday to warn them against chasing a fervid bond rally, two sources said, amid worries that a bubble in bonds might undercut Beijing's efforts to revive growth and...
SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (Reuters): China's central bank summoned some fund managers on Friday to warn them against chasing a fervid bond rally, two sources said, amid worries that a bubble in bonds might undercut Beijing's efforts to revive growth and...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
Multinational companies (MNCs) failed to perform well in the secondary market last year because of macroeconomic worries and liquidity shortage.Despite being fundamentally strong, a majority of these companies witnessed price erosion throughout the year, except for a few sessions immediately...
Anis Chowdhury | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
About 400 pages long report by a panel of eminent economists, led by Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, was submitted on November 30 after about four months of deliberations. It contains 23 chapters, placed under five (5) broad themes - macroeconomy, structural,...
The interim government has decided to impose 15 per cent VAT on 43 types of products and services. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is expected to issue an order following a vetting from the law ministry.A large number of...
Bangladesh needs 300 radiotherapy machines. However, government and private hospitals have only 37 machines in the country, and many of those are out of order. Two of the six radiotherapy machines at the National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital were...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-01-05 00:00:00
Every year presents a unique mix of challenges and opportunities, and 2025 is no different. For Bangladesh, it brings a host of challenges on the political and economic fronts, but also significant opportunities to propel the nation to new heights....
Despite socio-political instability centring the July-August mass upsurge, the country's export earnings during the July-December period of the current fiscal year surpassed that of the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. This is seen as a silver lining in the...
A training initiative taken by electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has received huge response from local drivers as registration process for this training began on Friday, reports BSS. The training will be held in batches every Friday from January 10 to...
A manhole lies open in the capital's Kakrail area for months, thus posing a danger for people. However, the authorities concerned seem intent on turning a blind eye to it. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE Photo
A flower festival started at the Chattogram Faujdarhat DC Park on Friday. More than 100,000 flowers of 136 species are on display at the month-long festival.
Indian consumer goods firm on Friday estimated its consolidated quarterly revenue will rise in the mid-teen percentage range, boosted by improving rural consumption and higher demand for its Parachute and Saffola brands of oils, reports Reuters. Cooking oil has largely...
BSF pushes back four Bangladeshis | 2025-01-04 00:00:00
HABIGANJ, Jan 3 (UNB): Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has sent back four Bangladeshis, who earlier trespassed on India through the border of Habiganj.Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) took custody of the four from the BSF after a flag meeting...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-01-04 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 03: Chittagong Film Centre (CFC) celebrated its 32nd founding anniversary in the port city on Wednesday. CFC president journalist and poet Nazimuddin Shyamol inaugurated the event by cutting a cake as the chief guest. Among others, CFC General...
BEIJING, Jan 3 (AFP) : China is "determined" to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes...
A moderate earthquake jolted different parts of the country, including Dhaka and north-east part of Sylhet, on Friday morning, reports BSS.The epicentre of the earthquake was neighbouring Myanmar, said the meteorological Department.The earthquake, measuring 5.0 magnitude on the Richter scale,...
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Bangladesh next month as the South Asian country wants to deepen its relations with Dhaka amid changed political situation, reports UNB.Ishaq Dar's upcoming trip to Dhaka will be the...
LONDON, Jan 3 (AFP) : Britain produced its cleanest electricity on record last year with output of fossil fuels at an all-time low and renewables reaching a record-high, a study has showed.Oil, gas and coal together produced 29 percent of...
The 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair witnesses a rundown of visitors on Friday amid the ongoing spell of wintry chill. However, traders expect a rise in their numbers soon. — FE Photo
FE REPORT | 2025-01-04 00:00:00
Rice prices continue to go up as millers have captured the market, say market observers.Last week, coarse rice prices rose to Tk 58-60 a kg, medium one Tk 68-72 a kg, and the fine variety Tk 80-95 a kg. The...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-01-04 00:00:00
Dillydallying costs an additional Tk4.60 billion besides time overrun in a Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) electricity-transmission project, officials have said.The post-uprising interim govt bears the burden after over half a decade wasted in failure to complete the project,...
GULAM RABBANI | 2025-01-04 00:00:00
Twelve abandoned aircraft parked at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have turned into a bane for the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) as auction process for selling them may face complications.The auction process may be obstructed by the...
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