The Election Commission (EC) plans to resume Out-of-Country voter registration today (Friday) for Bangladeshi expatriates in seven countries after it was suspended due to incorrect or incomplete mailing addresses submitted by many applicants, report agencies.The seven countries are Bahrain, Kuwait,...
French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Thursday visited National Citizen Party (NCP) office in the capital, report agencies.The envoy exchanged views with the NCP leaders on the current political situation and perspectives ahead of the upcoming elections, said the French embassy...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called for full cooperation from all relevant organisations and law-enforcement agencies to conduct the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum in a fair, festive and peaceful atmosphere, report agencies.The CEC made...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday visited Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, who is receiving treatment at a city hospital, report agencies."The BNP Secretary General went to United Hospital around 1:00 pm to meet the...
The grave of Shaheed Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon on the Dhaka Medical College premises was bedecked with flowers, as many organisations paid their tribute to the ex-BMA leader, killed on 27th November 1990 during the movement for democracy. —...
Banglalink has taken another major step toward improving the digital experience of millions of Bangladeshis by renewing its strategic investment with Huawei. This initiative focuses on advancing Banglalink's digital services across everyday moments, supporting its customer-first commitment. It brings more...
Rupali Bank's Dhanmondi Corporate Branch relocated to a new locationRupali Bank PLC's Dhanmondi Corporate Branch relocated to a new location at Nizam Sonkar Plaza on Thursday. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md Wahidul Islam inaugurated the branch as the...
AGRANI BANK HOLDS 30-DAY FOUNDATION TRAINING COURSE Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) organised a 30-day foundation training course for officers (cash) from the 94th batch and 95th batch that concluded on Thursday. Agrani Bank PLC Managing Director and CEO Md...
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, easing from a near two-week high hit in the previous session, while investors assessed the likelihood of a US interest rate cut in December, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at $4,156.89...
Regenerative agriculture contributes to environmental sustainability and enhances the resilience of farming systems against climate variability. In an interview with The Financial Express, Bayer's Regional Head for Crop Science in Asia Malu Nachreiner, outlines a vision for advancing regenerative agriculture...
Bangladesh Bank has announced that National Finance Limited has changed its name and will henceforth operate as National Finance PLC., says a press release.The change has been approved under Section 63 of the Finance Companies Act, 2023. It has been...
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reiterated its assurance in ensuring that the introduction of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) on 16 December would not lead to an increase in mobile handset prices, despite persistent concerns among...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs agreement with Sunlife Insurance CompanyAl-Arafah Islami Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sunlife Insurance Company Limited at the bank's head office on Tuesday. The agreement will enable seamless premium collection, enhanced data security, real-time...
Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed agreement with Bangladesh Bank for availing Bangladesh Bank's refinance scheme titled 'Refinance Scheme for Digital Nano Loan' at its head office in Dhaka.Under this agreement, Dhaka Bank will receive refinancing from Bangladesh Bank against...
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Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin urged businesspersons on Thursday to capitalise on the growing potential of Bangladesh's ceramics industry."The government remains supportive of the private sector, but businesses must come forward with logical, acceptable and realistic proposals," he said while...
FE ReportThe Dhaka bourse closed marginally higher on Thursday, breaking the losing streak of the previous two sessions, riding on gains by some market leaders, including Square Pharmaceuticals.The market opened the day's session on a positive note, but soon failed...
Md. Khalid Mahmood Khan joined Southeast Bank as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) on Thursday.Prior to joining Southeast Bank, he served as additional managing director and chief business officer at Mutual Trust Bank (MTB). Mr Khan also...
EBL OPENS SUB-BRANCH AT MIRPUR-10Eastern Bank (EBL) expanded its retail footprint by opening a sub-branch at Mirpur-10 in the capital on Wednesday. The sub-branch, located at Central Plaza of Begum Rokeya Sarani, was formally inaugurated by EBL Deputy Managing Director...
BRAC BANK TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BANKING SERVICES TO ARISTO EYE HOSPITALBRAC Bank signed an agreement with Aristo Eye Hospital, a concern of Aristopharma Limited, to deliver customised banking services to its employees. Under this partnership, employees of the eye care...
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The global rating agency S&P on Thursday rated local BRAC Bank 'B+' for the long term and 'B' for the short term, according to a press release."We affirmed our 'B+' long-term and 'B' short-term issuer credit ratings on BRAC Bank...
FE REPORTThe state-run Padma Oil Company is at 'high credit risk' as its investments in fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) equivalent to Tk 1.93 billion are stuck with five banks facing acute liquidity crises.The banks are Global Islami Bank, Union Bank,...
GAZIPUR, Nov 27 (UNB): Five students of a madrasha were stabbed allegedly by a fellow student in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Thursday.The injured were identified as Rifat, Nadim, Muhin, Rifat, and Rashidul, students of Gararan Khaliliya Bahumukhi Fazil Madrasa.The...
The Adya Shraddha of Lion Madhabi Saha, wife of prominent insurance businessman and proprietor of MetLife Saha Agency, Lion Monoranjan Saha, will be held at the Sri Sri Lakshmi Janardhan Balajiur Akhra in Amlapara, Narayanganj today (Friday), according to a...
OUR CORRESPONDENTBENAPOLE, Nov 27: Habibur Rahman, a grower of Begampur village in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur, will make Tk 2 million this year from his Chinese orange cultivation on five bighas, after an investment of only half a million.Inspired by YouTube videos,...
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SYLHET, Nov 27: Lights and ceiling fans are falling apart while many chairs have got stolen or broken around. This is the picture of the passenger waiting room at the Sylhet Central Bus Terminal at Kodomtoli where the bathrooms are...
Former Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad said Cristiano Ronaldo - who joined Al Nassr in December 2022 - is the only foreign player in the Saudi Pro League who truly deserves his multi-million-dollar salary, reports Reuters.Prince Abdullah, who...
Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain rejoices after taking a wicket of Ireland in their first of three-match T20I match at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Thursday-bdnews24.com
Bangladesh's impressive infrastructural expansion - expressways, economic zones, bridges and mega-projects - has reshaped the national landscape. Yet behind these achievements lies a pressing question: development for whom and at what human cost? Land acquisition remains one of the most...
People entering the early phase of their careers are facing several challenges. The job market is stagnant, highly competitive and rising inflation has pushed salaries below real living wages. Many graduates also face strong social pressure to join traditional corporate...
Shiabur Rahman | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Much has been written, discussed about and warned against the vulnerability of Dhaka to major earthquakes. Yet very little has changed in the way buildings are constructed here. Seismologists, who claim that Bangladesh sits on active fault lines, have long...
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