Generation Z refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, many of whom experienced adolescence during the global pandemic. Unlike the Millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996), Gen Z has limited exposure to traditional educational tools like slate boards,...
The quarrying of stones from the Karatoa River in Mirgarh village, Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh, is a crucial part of the local economy. Various types of stones are carried downstream by the river's current, while the unique soil composition of...
Neil Ray | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Tapan Kumar Biswas, additional secretary and chairman of the polythene monitoring committee formed under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change came up with the performances accomplished so far since November 3. Following a drive against polythene in the...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
The country's economic growth projection measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current fiscal year has been revised downwards to 3.8 per cent by the global lender, the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A review mission of the...
In a bid to make the public procurement process more competitive, transparent, and corruption-free, the government is reportedly planning to abolish the 10 per cent bidding cap. This cap, which disqualifies any bid that exceeds or falls below the quoted...
Muhammad Zamir | 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Every year on November 25, the world observes the International Day for the elimination of violence against women designated by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).Recently on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty it was revealed through a flagship...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-22 12:00:00
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the government is working to establish a national single window that will centralise all relevant data for businesspeople."Currently, businesspeople have to visit multiple places to gather information. The single window will provide...
Board members of the Bangladesh Women Health Coalition (BWHC), which works for women's health since 1980, pose for photograph after the 44th annual general meeting (AGM) at its office on Saturday. — FE Photo
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearance has found India's involvement in enforced disappearances in Bangladesh."Indian involvement in Bangladesh's system of enforced disappearances is a matter of public record," the commission said in its report as it found intelligence information...
The interim government has reacted to the reports published by several Indian media outlets on violence against the Hindus, citing the country's Ministry of External Affairs, reports UNB.The government requested all to refrain from providing misleading information regarding such hate...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
Domestic and international credit card transactions saw a steady rise in October this year, along with increased spending by foreign nationals in Bangladesh, reflecting heightened consumer activity both domestically and internationally, according to a latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) report.Domestic transactions...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
The students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) alleged that the police did not cooperate with them to file a case after a car hit a motorbike and killed a fellow student in Purbachal.They staged a demonstration over...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
Work on the extension of the metro rail corridor from Motijheel to Kamalapur station is likely to fail the mid-2025 deadline due to slow progress by its Thai contractor for fund crunch.However, sources said it might take another year for...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
Light rain and dense fog in different parts of the country have become a major cause of concern for farmers who are busy growing vegetables and Boro paddy, and also drying the harvested Aman paddy.Drizzles dropped in some coastal areas...
FHM Humayan Kabir, back from Ashulia | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
As the Economic Census is going on across the country, the national statistical organisation is struggling to collect data especially from the medium to large industrial and commercial units.Most of the enterprises in the segment are reluctant to share necessary...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
Some Tk 896.21 billion has been invested for railway development over the past decade since a separate ministry for the sector was established in 2012 yet Bangladesh Railways (BR) fails to earn and run on its own largely for what...
The Special Cell for the Mass Uprising has released the first draft list of 858 people killed and more than 11,000 injured during the student-led mass uprising in July and August, reports bdnews24.com.The announcement was made in a statement signed...
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser for Bangladesh's Interim Government, has assured that Islamic extremism will not resurface in the country. In an interview with The Economist on Friday, he addressed concerns raised by Indian and US officials about the potential...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
Readymade garment exports to many non-traditional markets, especially India and Japan, would face severe challenges due to high duty obligation to be applicable after the country's graduation from the least developed country status, industry insiders feared.They thought Bangladesh should immediately...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
An investigation by the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) in the revenue sector has uncovered that Summit Group has evaded payment of Tk 11.12 billion in taxes in the single-largest case of tax-dodging in Bangladesh, officials say.The tax avoidance has occurred...
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the...
Fire breaks out at Banani slumA fire broke out at a slum in Banani area of the capital early Saturday. According to Fire Service officials, the fire broke out at Block K, Road No. 22, at Banani, engulfing the slum....
KISHOREGANJ, Dec 21 (UNB): Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan has said the interim government will prioritise addressing the needs of people through direct engagement instead of the practice of making plans solely from Dhaka."From now on the...
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam has said political parties must play a proactive role in corruption curbing corruption in the transport sector as their workers and leaders remain involved in it, report agencies. "There is a political influence intertwined...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) would launch an operation within a day or two to arrest extortionists in an attempt to bring down essential commodity prices, said DMP Commissioner Sheikh Sajjad Ali on Saturday.The prices of essential commodities have been...
The dengue hospitalisations in Bangladesh has surpassed 100,000 this year, with 141 new cases and three more deaths in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning, report agencies.The number of patients in hospital with the disease across the country has...
AF Hassan Ariff, adviser to the interim government on land and civil aviation and tourism, will be laid to rest at the Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard tomorrow (Monday), reports bdnews24.com.The burial will take place at 10:00 am on Monday after...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-22 00:00:00
A significant number of Bangladeshi patients spend a large sum of money every year visiting other countries mainly due to mistrust, poor behaviour, and a lack of transparency in health expenses, experts said.Enabling the local healthcare ecosystem equipped with all...
SAVAR, Dec 21 (BSS): Police have arrested 13 persons for their alleged involvement in an attack on on-duty policemen at Sonamiah market in the Narosinghpur area under Yarpur union parishad. Police said a police tteam led by Sub-Inspector Md Rabiul...
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