FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Joint-force operations will resume in a bid to keep the law-and-order situation under control ahead of the national elections, Election Commissioner (EC) Brig. Gen. Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah (Retd.) said on Sunday.He also said the Election Commission (EC) will not...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detected suspicious financial transactions worth over Taka 1.27 billion (127 crore) in bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the main accused in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and...
Fog enveloped parts of the country, including the capital, Dhaka, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasting that the condition will persist for several more days, particularly in the northern and western regions, reports bdnews24.comMeteorologist Md Toriful Newaz Kabir told...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the recent attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were a shame for the nation."The attackers burned and destroyed the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh's interim government rebuts India's explanation of an attack on the Bangladesh mission in Delhi and says the host country failed to ensure adequate diplomatic security.Also, the government raised concerns over reported death threats against the Bangladesh High Commissioner.Speaking to...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
A fresh Tk 4.63-billion project is conceived to construct 21.1 kilometres of connecting roads to ramp up traffic flow through the Karnaphuli Tunnel that operates below its expected capacity for lower-than-anticipated vehicle movement.Officials say Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD)...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
A pared-down draft revised budget for the current fiscal year and an outline of the next one are being placed before Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today to seek his advice and directions, officials say.An upscale Tk 8.5-trillion budget for next...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Dec 21: Poor patients have been deprived of optimal reproductive care due to the absence of an OB/GYN specialist and acute shortage of health assistants at the Shahrasti Upazila Health Complex in Chandpur.The 50-bed govt. upazila hospital provides inpatient...
Agrani Bank PLC has been given the Remittance Award 2025 in recognition of securing the first position among state-owned banks and the second position among all banks for collecting a significant volume of remittances during the fiscal year 2024-2025. Managing...
Trust Bank PLC has been honoured with the "Remittance Award 2025" in recognition of its significant contribution to remittance mobilisation during the FY 2024-25. Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul handed over the award to Managing Director...
The 402nd meeting of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at Corporate Head Office of the bank recently. The meeting was presided over by Chairman A. K. Azad. Among others, Vice-Chairmen of the Board Mohammed...
NRB Bank PLC has conducted its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Westin Dhaka recently. Bank's Founder and Chairman Iqbal Ahmed presided over the event where shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the preceding year. Among others, the...
Ispahani Mirzapore has once again been awarded the 'Best Hot Beverage Brand (Tea) Award 2025' setting a new record by winning the title for the eleventh consecutive year. Adding to this proud achievement, the brand also secured a place among...
In a strategic move to stimulate credit flow to vital sectors of the economy, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a significant reduction in provisioning requirements for short term agricultural and small-scale enterprise credits, reports BSS.According to a directive issued on...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Automation and technological upgradation have boosted productivity at the cutting and knitting levels of garment production, while high efficiency has been found in jackets in the product category, says a study. The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) study conducted...
China's exports of rare-earth magnets rose to the second-highest level on record in November, the first full month after the US and China agreed to streamline exports of the elements, reports Reuters. Exports hit 6,150 metric tons in November, according...
A two-day international conference on 'Governance in the Digital Era for Peace and Prosperity' was held at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). Prof Dr ABM Obaidul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University, was present as the chief guest...
A meeting of the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) of Janata Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Sunday, with the bank's Managing Director Mazibur Rahman in the chair. The bank's DMDs Fayez Alam and Ashraful Alam...
Thailand's rice prices climbed to their highest in more than seven months, following a deal with China to buy Thai rice, while rates in India and Vietnam strengthened on higher demand, reports Reuters. Thailand's 5 per cent broken rice was...
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters): Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes' billionaires index.Musk's 2018...
NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters): Morgan Stanley is emerging as a leading contender for a key role in SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering, as the bank's close ties to CEO Elon Musk give it an edge in his decision, according...
The 369th meeting of the board of directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFIPLC) was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. SM Bakhtiar Alam, Chairman of the board of directors of IFIPLC, presided over the...
Md Abul Hashem, Managing Director & CEO of Uttara Bank PLC, handed over cheques for agri credit amount among underprivileged, indigenous people recently. Md Rezaul Karim, Deputy Managing Director, Md Atiqur Rahman, Deputy General Manager & Zonal Head (Chattogram Zone),...
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel hosted a soulful chapter of its signature global series, Evenings at Renaissance, through a special cultural edition titled Shayari Evening - a celebration where poetry, music, and emotion met in perfect harmony, says a press release.Rooted...
Shwapno has achieved the 6th position among the top 15 leading brands in Bangladesh, as recognised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum at the 17th Best Brand Award ceremony held at a hotel in Dhaka.At the same event, Shwapno was also...
JEDDAH, Dec 21 (Arab News): Oman's Islamic banking assets climbed to about 9.2 billion Omani rials ($23.9 billion) by the end of October, underscoring steady expansion in the sultanate's financial sector as credit growth remains robust. Assets held by Islamic...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell to a one-month low on Sunday as jittery investors continued selling amid growing political concerns.Market analysts said investor sentiment had already been fragile following the merger of five banks and...
ASAD ZAMAN | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, Dec 21: Swimmer Monir Hossain has made history by non-stop swimming in a 100 kilometre marathon, held mostly in the Padma River.Monir started his swim from Paturia Ferry Ghat No. 2 on Friday evening and reached the Meghna River...
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 21 (AFP): Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed Sunday to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a "hurting" England side who finally...
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Sunday visited Bangladesh Football Federation for the event "Strengthening Partnerships Through Football", said a press release", reports BSS.During the visit, BFF had the honor of presenting EU Ambassador Michael Miller with...
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