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DU VC submits resignation

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Dhaka University (DU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has submitted his resignation letter to the President, seeking to step down from his position.According to a press release issued by the university's Public Relations Office, Dr Niaz Ahmed...

2025 RMG exports to US increase 11.75pc

MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to its largest destination, the United States, sustained double-digit growth both in terms of value and volume in 2025 amid the declining US import trend caused by tariff-related tension and uncertainty.Vietnam became the top exporter...

Yunus back at Yunus Centre after 18 months

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Muhammad Yunus has returned to the Yunus Centre after 18 months following his stint as chief advisor to the interim government.In a Facebook post on Sunday, the Yunus Centre said he was received by long-time colleagues when he arrived at...

Inflation defies monetary antidote, keeps rising

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

A daunting challenge left to the new government is stubborn inflation as its month-on-month rate has been on upturn over the last three months in defiance of the contractionary monetary-policy antidote, analysts say.Despite applying a more-than-a year-long tight monetary policy...

Tk 80m needed to pilot family card prog in eight upazilas

FE REPORT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Around Tk 80 million may be required to pilot the "Family Card" programme in eight upazilas across the country for four months in the current fiscal year, the first meeting of a committee formed for the purpose was told on...

Saudi issues 750,000 work visas in 2025

FE REPORT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Saudi Arabia granted 750,000 work visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 2025, part of a total 1.4 million visas issued to Bangladeshis this year, underscoring the scale of labour migration that anchors relations between the two countries.The figures were disclosed on...

Delhi to deepen 'people-centric' cooperation

FE REPORT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

India's high commissioner has said New Delhi is keen to deepen "people-centric" cooperation with Dhaka across all sectors, signalling willingness to engage constructively with Bangladesh's new government.Speaking to reporters Sunday after courtesy meetings at the foreign ministry, Pranay Verma said...

China ready to execute Teesta project

FE REPORT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

China has expressed readiness to implement the long-discussed Teesta River water- management project amid a renewed push in Beijing's engagement with Dhaka following Bangladesh's new parliament election.Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Bangladesh's foreign minister, Yao Wen, China's ambassador...

Saudi envoy calls on PM

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.He met the premier at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat around 11am, Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly...

Prayer Timings _2026-02-23

2026-02-23 00:00:00

NBR may miss FY26 revenue goal by nearly Tk 1.0t

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

The newly elected government is set to end the current fiscal year with a large shortfall in tax collection, as revenue trends up to January have shown no significant improvement.Until January, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) mobilised Tk 2.23...

Govt awaits US notification

JASIM UDDIN | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Amid overlapping developments over Trump tariff revocation by court and fresh duty imposition by the president, Bangladesh government awaits official notification from the United States for the next course about the country's trade deal. Experts think the latest developments may...

No power tariff hike likely in two years

FE REPORT | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Power tariffs may not be raised at least over the next two years in view of economic woes of the commoners as the new government plans to cut system loss to avoid rate hikes. With this end in view, the...

BB cuts down-payment requirement to 1.0pc

JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

Current 2.0-percent mandatory down payment to get default loans regularised has been halved in a latest government measure to stem non-performing loan (NPL) buildup in Bangladesh's banking sector. Bangladesh Bank (BB) Sunday issued a notification to this effect further easing...

Parliament sits Mar 12, speaker vote first order

2026-02-23 00:00:00

The first session of the 13th Parliament will convene on Mar 12, when lawmakers will also elect the speaker and the deputy speaker to formally set the legislative machinery in motion, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed disclosed the...

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

2026-02-23 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Feb 22 (Reuters): India has delayed plans to send a trade delegation to Washington this week, chiefly because of uncertainty after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, a source in its trade...

Hungary threatens to block EU's 20th Russia sanctions package over halted oil shipments

2026-02-23 00:00:00

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Feb 22 (AP): Budapest threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume.The EU's foreign ministers are set to meet in...

Community Bank backs start-up financing thru strategic investment in multi-bank venture capital fund

2026-02-23 00:00:00

With a view to expanding innovation-driven financing and fostering entrepreneurship, Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has extended its patronage to Bangladesh Startup Investment Company under the 'Start-Up Financing Initiative'. The initiative has been undertaken as part of the bank's strategic vision...

Woman wins first motorcycle in Islami Bank Ria Money Transfer cash remittance festival

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Shabnur Khatun, a client of Nimtola branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, won the first motorcycle at the cash remittance festival through Ria Money Transfer. She received the award for the remittance sent by her expatriate brother Mohammad Atik living...

Shop with Nagad, win thrilling helicopter ride

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Nagad, one of the country's leading mobile financial service providers, has come up with an exciting Ramadan campaign titled "Helicopter Offer", allowing customers to win an exclusive helicopter ride along with amazing cashback rewards.To participate, customers must make payments to...

China (HK) firm to invest $19.59m in RMG factory at Uttara EPZ

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Tianford Bangladesh Textile Company Limited, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, has signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish a garment manufacturing facility at Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ), with an investment of...

BB extends loan rescheduling deadline for raw jute exporters

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) extended on Sunday the deadline for raw jute exporters to apply for loan rescheduling, aiming to support businesses facing liquidity challenges and help regularise defaulted loans, reports UNB.According to a circular issued by the Banking Regulation and...

BSFF, TFM sign MoU to facilitate dev of aquaculture sector in BD

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) and Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) has recently signed an MoU to strengthen long-term collaboration in technology transfer, research, and focused development initiatives to facilitate sustainable development of aquaculture sector in Bangladesh,...

CAB protests obstruction to consumer watchdog drive

2026-02-23 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Feb 22 (BSS): The Rajshahi chapter of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) formed a human chain in protest against the public threats and attempts to create a mob by dishonest traders.The organisation's leaders demanded the immediate arrest and...

Complaints lodged over 'irregularities' in foreign concession deals at Ctg port

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Three complaints have been filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in leasing key terminals of the Chattogram Port to foreign companies under concession agreements, reports UNB.Md Al Amin Hossain, spokesperson of civil...

Aman rice procurement exceeds target

YASIR WARDAD | 2026-02-23 00:00:00

The government's Aman rice procurement has exceeded its target, reaching 1.02 million tonnes so far. The higher procurement prices set by the government encouraged millers and farmers to supply their produce.In November, the government set a target to procure 0.7...

RAKUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO LANGUAGE MOVEMENT MARTYRS

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Officials and employees of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) paid tribute to the language movement martyrs by placing a wreath at the Rajshahi Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday, marking the Amar Ekushey February. At the same time, leaders of the...

BARI DG GREETS AGRICULTURE MINISTER, STATE MINISTER

2026-02-23 00:00:00

Director General of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) Dr Muhammad Ataur Rahman greeted Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid and State Minister for Agriculture Sultan Salauddin Tuku at an event in the city on Sunday. Secretary of the Ministry of...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 453RD BOARD MEETING

2026-02-23 00:00:00

The 453rd Board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held at the banks' Head Office in Dhaka on Sunday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting. Directors of the bank Md Shahin Ul Islam,...

SADHARAN BIMA CHAIRMAN GREETS FINANCE MINISTER

2026-02-23 00:00:00

On behalf of Sadharan Bima Corporation, its Chairman Md Zainul Bari and Managing Director Md Harun-or-Rashid greeted the newly appointed Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and State Minister Md Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki with a bouquet recently....