FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Growing political instability and military tensions in the Middle East have started negatively impacting Bangladesh's export trade, and a prolonged crisis could also put significant pressure on vital remittance inflows.Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir sounds alarm in parliament in a...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Bangladesh and the European Union strike a landmark comprehensive new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) that replaces a limited framework that has governed their ties for over two decades.Officials say the deal was initialled Monday by Kaja Kallas, High Representative...
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters): Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a major hurdle for...
FE Report | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (BICDA) has raised container-handling charges by 8.5 per cent for private inland container depots (ICDs), effective from Sunday (April 19), citing a hike in diesel prices.In a circular issued on Sunday, it said the...
A Dhaka court has accepted a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to let them interrogate former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak at the jail gate in connection with a graft case, reports BSS. Dhaka Senior Special...
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana on Monday told parliament that incidents of mob violence continue to occur despite repeated assurances from the home minister to curb such practices in the country, reports UNB."Our home minister is present here. Not once, not...
Ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers will have to pay for government-provided vehicles and accommodation if such facilities are used during private visits, report agencies.On Monday, the Cabinet Division also issued detailed instructions governing both domestic and foreign travel of...
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-Party Alliance has published the final list of nominees for the women's reserved seats in parliament, reports bdnews24.com.According to the list released on Monday, of the 13 nominated candidates, eight are from the Jamaat-e-Islami and two from the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Opposition lawmakers have called for an urgent parliamentary debate on the worsening fuel and gas shortages, warning that official claims do not reflect the hardship faced by ordinary citizens.Opposition leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman raised the issue in the Jatiya Sangsad...
Rain is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Rangpur and Chattogram. Weather may remain mainly dry until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday). Temperature may rise slightly. Mild...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) on Monday accused transport owners of attempting to impose unilateral fare hikes on buses and launches, bypassing passengers and violating consumer rights.At a press conference, held at Dhaka Reporters Unity, BJKS Secretary General Mozammel Haque...
Dabir-Sohani-Suraiya Foundation awarded scholarships to Dhaka University (DU) FBS students in financial crisis on Sunday.Students received the scholarship at Professor Dr. Abdullah Farouk Multipurpose Hall in the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), DU, according to a press release.DU FBS Dean...
FE REPORT Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested four individuals on Monday after a shooting incident in the capital's Kafrul area over an extortion demand of Tk 10 million (one crore) from a garment businessman.Company Commander of RAB-4, K N...
TALHA BIN HABIBThe Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and the launch owners will sit today (Tuesday) to discuss the proposed hike of launch fares, following the recent increase in fuel prices."We will sit with the member (Planning) of BIWTA...
A measles patient undergoing treatment at Mugda Government Medical College and Hospital in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo
FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Alarming levels of trans fatty acids have been found in soybean oil, dalda (hydrogenated vegetable oil), butter, and margarine sold in the Bangladesh market. These harmful fats are linked to about 4.0 per cent of deaths from the heart diseases...
FE Report | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
A leading policy think tank has called for a significant overhaul of tobacco taxation in the upcoming national budget, arguing that higher prices and simplified tax structures could both reduce smoking and boost government revenues.The recommendations come amid growing concern...
SBAC Bank holds workshop SBAC Bank PLC organised a daylong workshop in Bagerhat on Sunday on financial management to enhance the capacity of women entrepreneurs in the CMSME sector under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. Md. Rokanuzzaman, Executive Director of...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Apr 19: Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Sunday said the government will prioritise national interest while appointing a foreign operator for the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port."The government will take a decision on leasing...
Premier Bank holds town hall meeting As part of its ongoing "Deposit and Recovery Month 2026", the Premier Bank PLC held a town hall meeting recently at the Krishibid Institution in Dhaka. Md. Monzur Mofiz, Managing Director of the bank,...
Midland Bank signs MoU with Axentec to adopt tier-4 cloud technologyMidland Bank PLC has signed an MoU with Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata, to adopt advanced cloud technology for its data center management and computing needs. The signing...
FE ReportThe government has simplified the industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories within the same premises and ownership to transfer unused gas load with approval from the relevant gas company's managing director or regional head, aiming to improve service amid...
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Monday in New York City. Stocks opened up mixed as investors continue to monitor the U.S. war with Iran after an escalation over the weekend...
FE Report | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
Japanese and Bangladeshi business leaders have demanded removing various bottlenecks in trade and investment, including policy inconsistency and irrational tariffs, to take forward the economic partnership agreement (EPA) signed between the two nations after seven years of efforts.They have also...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-21 00:00:00
The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) represents a "defining moment" in the nation's trade diplomacy and a strategic blueprint for economic transformation, according to the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB).In its editorial of the latest News Bulletin...
Gulf equities retreated in early trade on Monday, on fears the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran could unravel after the US seized an Iranian cargo vessel, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely suspended, reports Reuters.Hopes for a...
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma has said Bangladesh and India, as the two largest economies of the region and close neighbours with focus on building connectivity, are 'uniquely positioned' to lead the regional economic integration, and build resilient and future-ready...
RUPALI BANK HOLDS 31ST SMT MEETING The 31st meeting of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of Rupali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office in Dhaka on Monday, with SMT Chairman and Managing Director of the bank Kazi...
SONALI BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BKASHSonali Bank PLC and bKash Limited have signed an agreement to introduce "add money" services, enabling transfers from Sonali Bank accounts to bKash accounts through the Sonali e-Wallet app, as well as fund transfers from...
LONDON, April 20 (Reuters): Investors have cooled on European defence stocks as profit taking and stretched valuations collide with growing uncertainty over the future of warfare, with the Iran conflict again highlighting the effectiveness of low-cost drones.MSCI's Europe Aerospace and...
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