FE REPORT | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
The government on Monday scrapped the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Moulvibazar project, as it might put the biodiversity of Lathitila reserved forest in jeopardy."If we develop a safari park in a large forest, biodiversity and conservation efforts could be...
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Monday said the interim government would announce the revised budget, although in this case more of an emergency budget reflecting the change in government, for the 2024-25 fiscal by February, reports UNB."It would be...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh sees its foreign-currency reserves overshoot US$20-billion mark in meticulously set IMF arithmetic, after over a month of downturn, feeding on growing inflow of US dollars.Such rise in the gross stock of foreign-exchange reserves gives some sort of relief to...
REZAUL KARIM | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
Amid some disarray in local banking situation, a private organization wants licence to establish a global-standard unconventional climate bank, first of its kind in Bangladesh, sources said.A cardinal objective of the bank is to preserve nature and address environmental issues...
Seven sailors have been murdered in a deadly attack on a fertiliser-laden cargo ship named MV Al Bakherah in the Meghna River in Chandpur, officials and media reports said Monday. Five were found slain aboard the ship of Brishti Enterprises...
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh has requested India to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina wanted by a tribunal to stand trial on charges of "crime against humanity" during her prolonged rule. "We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government to send...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will extend the ongoing $4.7-billion loan programme for Bangladesh by six months until December 2026, officials have said.It was decided at the two-week-long third review of the programme held this month after the multilateral lender...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office.Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during midnight till morning.Night temperature may rise slightly...
Prof M TamimProf M Tamim, a distinguished professor of petroleum and mineral resources engineering, joined Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) as vice-chancellor on Monday, says a press release.According to a circular from the Ministry of Education December 17, President and...
FE REPORTDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested a total of 93 alleged muggers during raids at different places in the capital in the 24 hours to Monday morning.Members of the DMP began the raid at 8:00 am on Sunday under the...
FE REPORTApproximately 16,000 farmers, who were impacted while trying to grow onions from poor quality seeds handed over to them by Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC), were provided with fresh seeds.The new seeds, sourced both locally and internationally, were delivered...
The namaz-e-janaza of Arafat Hussein, a 12-year-old boy who died on Sunday from bullet injuries sustained during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement on August 5, was held at Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Monday. Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md...
MUNIMA SULTANARiding metro rail by new riders is likely to be difficult as stock of two types of permanent prepaid tickets runs low amid a crunch of one-time tickets.Against this backdrop, no speedy process of buying more cards is in...
BNP has formed a five-member partial convening committee for its Kurigram district unit as part of its ongoing efforts to reorganise the party, reports UNB.The announcement was made on Monday in a press release signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary...
The Dhaka Metropolitan Judge Court has ordered to freeze a total of 35 bank accounts of former lawmaker for Chuadanga-1 constituency Solaiman Haque Joardar Saloon, his wife Aktari Joardar and daughter Tabshina Jannat, report agencies. Acting Judge of the court...
A Dhaka court has imposed travel ban on former state minister for foreign affairs Md Shahriar Alam, his wife Silvia Pervin and two sons Sadman Shahriar and Ahnaf Shahriar over graft allegations, report agencies.Acting Judge of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge...
The government has ordered action against those involved in the harassment of freedom fighter (FF) Abdul Hai Kanu in Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila, reports bdnews24.com.On Monday, the Chief Advisor's Press Wing issued a message condemning the attack on Kanu."Police and local...
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has underscored the urgent need for sweeping reforms in Bangladesh's judiciary, mentioning that political appointments of judges have undermined its integrity, reports UNB."The appointment of judges based on political loyalty in the High Court is a...
A Dhaka court has acquitted 84 leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat including BNP standing committee member major (rtd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmedand vice chairman Alataf Hossain Chowdhury from three separate sabotage cases, reports BSS.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Dhaka...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said people may begin to question the difference between Sheikh Hasina and the present administration if the current government takes too much time to arrange the national election, reports UNB."Some advisers...
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has come up with a spectacular line-up of events, exclusive offers and attractive packages for its exclusive guests and privileged members to celebrate the festive season of Christmas.From festive dinners to a kids' party, the...
BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH CHALDAL.COM Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Chaldal.com. From Bank Asia, Zishan Ahammad, Head of Cards, ADC & Internet Banking, along with Iftekharul Alam Ayan, Chief Operating Officer of Chaldal Pay, signed the...
FE Report | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
The country's primary textile mill owners recently urged the government to allow the import of recycled plastics and textile waste with a 5 per cent specific duty, as well as sought policy support to encourage non-cotton garment manufacturing. They argued...
SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK DONATES BLANKETS TO THALASSAEMIA HOSPITALShahjalal Islami Bank PLC donated blankets to Bangladesh Thalassemia Hospital. SEVP and Company Secretary of the bank Md Abul Bashar handed over the blankets to Adviser of the hospital Syed Deedar Bakth at...
FIRST SECURITY ISLAMI BANK OPENS NOAPARA BRANCHFirst Security Islami Bank PLC has opened its 206th branch namely 'Noapara Branch' in Jashore on Sunday. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, inaugurated the Branch as the chief guest on Sunday. Managing...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines earned a net profit of Tk 2.82 billion for the fiscal year 2023-24, with total revenue reaching Tk 105.75 billion.The announcement came on Monday following Biman's Annual General Meeting, or AGM, held on Saturday, which disclosed its...
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters): The Indian rupee weakened to its lifetime low on Monday, pressured by weakness in the offshore Chinese yuan and strong dollar bids from importers, likely related to month-end payments, while state-run banks' dollar sales capped the...
FE Report | 2024-12-24 00:00:00
Union leaders in the readymade garment sector on Monday raised a number of demands, including a national wage structure for all sectors, a uniform labour law to ensure the rights of all workers, and addressing barriers to form trade unions....
Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) take on Chittagong Abahani Limited in their second group B match of the Bashundhara Group Federation Cup football scheduled to be held today (Tuesday) at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital, reports BSS.In the day's other...
Dhka Metro take on Rangpur Division in the final of the NCL T20 for securing the coveted trophy at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today (Tuesday), reports BSS.The match starts at 12.30 PM.Both of the teams came to the final as...
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