FE REPORT | 2024-12-27 00:00:00
A 'mysterious' midnight fire burnt several ministries' offices in the high-security Bangladesh Secretariat while a firefighter was crushed under a truck on the outside road during firefighting early Thursday. Actual cause of the incident -- whether an accidental fire or...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. The highest temperature in the country on Thursday was recorded at 29.4 degrees...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-27 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 26: The Eastern Refinery Model High School will celebrate its golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years of educational excellence. Established by Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) in 1974, the school has been a prominent institution in the port...
Pressing for the abolition of the quota system for the position of deputy secretary and demanding people-friendly civil service, the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, BCS Public Works Cadre formed a human chain on the premises of the Public Works Department...
The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) on Thursday honored three of its members with the inaugural "DCAB Media Award" in recognition of professional excellence and contributions to foreign affairs reporting, reports BSS.The awards were presented by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim...
In a move aimed at enhancing customer service, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has announced that its offices will remain open on Saturdays, the weekly holiday in the country, reports UNB.Muhammad Masum Billah, Deputy Director (Administration) of BRTA, issued...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-27 00:00:00
A two-day national dialogue kicks off today which aims to reach a consensus among stakeholders of the student-led popular uprising on reforms and elections.Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus will join the event virtually while family members of the victims of...
Bangladesh Army are working along with the law enforcement agencies to prevent attacks and sabotage at important installations or Key Point Installations (KPIs) across the country and ensure their security, reports UNB.The issues are regularly reviewed with other law enforcement...
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, among others, attends the namaz-e-janaza of firefighter Sohanur Zaman Nayan on the premises of the Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters in the capital on Thursday. The firefighter died after being...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-27 00:00:00
The government on Thursday approved a number of proposals for the procurement of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and fertiliser to meet the demand.The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase, at a meeting at the Cabinet Division conference room at Bangladesh...
DINAJPUR, Dec 26 (BSS): Police in a drive arrested an Awami League (AL) leader from Nimnagar Fhulbari area of the district town on Thursday in a case filed for attacking the anti-discrimination student agitation, reports BSS.The arrested was AHM Shamin...
BNP Chairperson's Adviser Zainul Abedin Farroque on Thursday demanded revealing the white paper on corruption of the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family before the nation, reports BSS."Only filing graft cases will not be enough, rather white paper...
The Home Ministry on Thursday issued a directive baring the followers of Maulana Saad group from joining all types of activities of Tabligh Jamaat including Shabguzaari (night stay) from today (Friday), reports BSS.The directive will be effective until further notice,...
A Dhaka court on Thursday sent to jail Awami League (AL) leader Balaram Poddar in a case lodged over attempting to murder one Md Shakib during the student-led July-August mass uprising, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Minhajur Rahman passed the order...
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 26 (BSS): AB Party on Thursday put forwarded 5-point proposals for developing the port city so that it could be made as a trade connectivity hub for the country.The party central leaders at a meet the press function...
KHULNA, Dec 26 (UNB): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has strongly criticised the former Awami League (AL) government, accusing it of prioritising self-interest over national development during the last 15 years.Speaking at a rally organised by Jamaat-e-Islami in Dumuria...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday alleged that a state intelligence agency is making efforts to form a King's Party in the country, reports UNB."Which direction do you (the government) want to take the country? We've...
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters): Japan's Nippon Steel said on Thursday it has extended the closing period for its $15 billion purchase of US Steel, expressing confidence that the acquisition will protect and grow the American company.The estimated closing date was...
RIYADH, Dec 26 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's logistics sector has seen notable growth, with the number of facilities increasing by 267 per cent since 2021, according to a report by the General Authority for Statistics. In 2023, the Kingdom had...
RIYADH, Dec 26 (Arab News): Egypt has successfully repaid $38.7 billion in debts during 2024, including $7 billion in November and December, demonstrating its commitment to meeting financial obligations despite significant economic challenges. The announcement was made by Egyptian Prime...
NEW DELHI, Dec 26 (Reuters): India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower end of its 6.5 per cent-7 per cent projection, as global uncertainties pose a dampening threat,...
The 39th Annual General Meeting of Samorita Hospital Ltd was held virtually on Thursday. Chairman of the hospital Prof. Riaz Ahmed Chowdhury presided over the meeting. The AGM approved the Directors' Report, Audited Financial Statements for the year ended on...
Sonali Bank PLC introduced new online services for its corporate clients named 'Sonali Corporate iBanking'. MD & CEO of the bank Md Shawkat Ali Khan inaugurated the services at the head office of the bank on Thursday. From now on,...
Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd has showcased 50 residential and commercial projects in the ongoing REHAB Fair 2024. The fair, being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka, concludes today, says a statement. At its stall (Stall No. 2),...
The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia's state-owned mining company, Ma'aden, to import 600,000 tonnes of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser annually. The deal, which will cover the years 2025 and 2026, aims to strengthen...
NEW YORK, Dec 26 (Reuters Breakingviews): Picture this: a US insurance industry grown fat after a period of explosive growth began extending private loans, buying up debt churned out by wheeling and dealing financiers. That was the year 1905, opens...
Modhumoti Bank inaugurated its 52nd branch in Noakhali's Kabirhat on Thursday. Humayun Kabir, chairman of the board of directors of the bank, inaugurated the branch through a virtual platform. Salahuddin Alamgir, chairman of the executive committee of the board; Md....
FE REPORT | 2024-12-27 00:00:00
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) is going to invest Tk 283.8 million to increase production capacity to meet the growing demand for cigarettes.In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the tobacco leader said its board approved the capital investment...
Southeast Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Gopaldi Nazrul Islam Babu College to provide services, including tuition fees collection, payroll and school banking. The signing event was held at the bank's head office in the capital. Nuruddin Md....
Apex Tannery in its 48th Annual General Meeting on Thursday approved a 5 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders. Syed Nasim Manzur, chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Participants joined the meeting both virtually and in-person. Md....
© 2026 - All Rights with The Financial Express
