Shipping, Textiles and Jute Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hossain on Saturday said introduction of bicameral legislature is a must for Bangladesh as it will pave ways for people from different backgrounds to come and participate in legislative procedures....
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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the trial of those responsible for July-August genocide will be completed at least in trial court before the next Victory Day."We'll celebrate the verdict against mass killers," he...
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The need for creating a consensus on national security -and foreign -policy issues comes under the spotlight as the post-uprising Bangladesh faces multifarious problems. "Other countries have broader consensus on national security-and foreign-policy issues but we have failed to do...
There has been a surge in the sale of vegetables following a significant drop in prices. In the picture taken from Sadarghat area on Saturday, a worker takes a basket full of cauliflowers on his head to carry it to...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2024-12-29 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 28: Cargo vessel workers launched a strike early on Saturday, suspending loading and unloading of goods in Chittagong Port.The Bangladesh Noujan Sramik Federation announced the strike to meet their various demands, including arrest of the killers of the...
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said several banks, which were on the brink of bankruptcy, are now making significant strides in recovery due to strengthened regulatory measures and improved management practices. "Banks are not private or family...
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged...
The National Task Force (NTF) on forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMNs) has urged the United Nations (UN) and the international community to secure adequate funding to sustain ongoing humanitarian activities for the Rohingyas and host community in Bangladesh, reports BSS....
FE REPORTJapan will provide a grant equivalent to Tk 370 million to implement the Fourth Primary Education Development Programme of Bangladesh, sources said. The Japanese embassy in Dhaka has informed the finance ministry in this regard recently. The grant will...
Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul addressing a national dialogue titled 'Unity, reforms and election' organised by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies at the Krishibid Institute Auditorium at Farmgate in the capital on Saturday. — FE photo
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), has released the revised, abbreviated syllabus for the 2026 Secondary School Certificate examinations. The question format and mark distribution for the public exams have also been released, reports bdnews24.com.The division breakdown for Classes...
The Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) has expressed its protest of a news report published by Indian publication Anandabazar, reports bdnews24.com.In a press release on Saturday, ISPR said that an article published on Friday that alleged the Pakistan military would be...
FE REPORT Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said that police don't have any 'magical solution' to reduce crimes overnight.He, however, said that measures are being taken to address the issue of controlling crimes."Bangladesh Police is passing through...
Seven individuals were awarded Bangla Academy Honorary Fellowship-2024 for their contribution to the respective fields. The recipients of the honorary fellowship are seen on the dais during the 47th general meeting of the Academy on Saturday. — FE photo
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Despite formulation a draft law one year ago, a special purpose company (SPC) on integrated tickets for all public transports is yet to be formed to facilitate overall management of the Rapid Pass. As the first integrated circuit (IC) cards...
WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (AP): President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.The request came as TikTok and the...
BRAC Bank hosts CAREERtalk at Southeast UniversityBRAC Bank recently held its signature career guidance initiative, CAREERtalk, at Southeast University (SEU). Attendees from the university included Dr Farhana Ferdousi, Member of the Board of Directors at Grameen Bank and Director of...
Kazi Farms Kitchen named 'Best Brand' Kazi Farms Kitchen has once again solidified its position as the No. 1 frozen food brand in Bangladesh by earning the prestigious "Best Brand Award 2024" in the frozen food category. This marks the...
Social Islami Bank Holds Board MeetingSocial Islami Bank held its 524th Board meeting at the bank's head office on Saturday. Chairman of the Bank Dr. M. Sadiqul Islam presided over the meeting. Vice Chairman Maksuda Begum, Directors Md Morshed Alam...
Chattogram Port, the country's prime seaport, has achieved a milestone by handling over 3.23 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers so far this year, reports BSS. This marks a new record for the port, surpassing the previous high of...
National Bank hosts Business Conference in ChattogramNational Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference at a hotel in Chattogram on Saturday. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. The conference was attended by Md Abdus...
NCC Bank opens its Kaliganj Branch at GazipurNCC Bank has formally opened its 129th Branch at Kaliganj, Gazipur. Chairman of NCC Bank Md. Nurun Newaz Salim formally inaugurated the branch as the chief guest on Thursday. Past Vice-Chairman & Chairman...
KHULNA, Dec 28 (BSS): Detectives arrested a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from Khamerdanga Bazar area in Mongla of Bagerhat district on Saturday.On a tip-off, a team of Detective Branch (DB) of Khulna Metropolitan Police arrested Ronobir Baroi Sajal...
BANDARBAN, Dec 28 (BSS): Adviser to Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Ministry Suprodip Chakma has urged the officials working in the CHT to realise the problems of hill people first and then solve those."The people of the area cannot tell...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed has said neighbouring India is conspiring to reinstate the ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, report agencies. "While all countries and states are expressing solidarity with the martyrs and...
Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for unity among all anti-fascist political parties to build a 'new Bangladesh' driven by the aspirations of the youth who are fighting for freedom with the spirit of the 2024 uprising,...
The Election Commission (EC) experienced a tumultuous 2024, marked by a controversial national election and culminating in its reconstitution following a mass uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's 16-year rule, reports UNB.The EC conducted the 12th parliamentary election on January 7...
BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad returned home on Saturday after spending 13 years in exile in different countries, including Saudi Arabia, reports UNB.He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Saudi Airlines flight from Jeddah in...
RIYADH, Dec 28 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia has enjoyed a fruitful year of events and initiatives intended to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence, propelling the Kingdom to the 14th position in the Global AI Index and 1st in the...
MERCANTILE BANK DISTRIBUTES BLANKETS IN PATUAKHALI Mercantile Bank on Saturday distributed blankets among the underprivileged in Baufal, Patuakhali to help them cope with the cold weather. A.S.M. Feroz Alam, chairman of Mercantile Bank Securities, took the initiative on behalf of...
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