Judicial commission to probe death of six people only

The judicial inquiry commission formed by the government will investigate only deaths of six people reported on July 16 during the quota movement.Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman, head of the commission, said this in a briefing after a meeting in the Supreme...

Vehicles queued up for refuelling at a CNG station

Vehicles queued up for refuelling at a CNG station in the capital's Mogbazar area during relaxation of the curfew on Wednesday. — FE Photo

Army chief visits Sherpur, Narsingdi

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman has inspected the activities of army personnel deployed in Sherpur and Narsingdi districts, reports BSS.During his visit to Narsingdi, the army chief inspected the damaged 'Narsingdi District Jail', said a press release of the...

HC orders to finish trial in one year

The High Court (HC) on Wednesday ordered the lower court concerned to complete trial of the money laundering (ML) case, filed against Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others, within one year without any delay. The HC bench...

Supply slightly up, yet perishable goods pricey

Supply of perishable goods increased to some extent in the market on Wednesday but their prices still remained high at the retail level.Following a relaxation in curfew as well as security assurance by the law enforcing agencies, arrival of goods-laden...

Six including Jamaat ameer on remand

A court has placed six people including Nayeb-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Md Taher, 65, on a five-day remand in a case lodged for obstructing police in their duties and causing damage to properties, reports BSS.The other remanded accused...

US Senate leader weighs in on BD quota protests

Top US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has weighed in on the situation surrounding the quota protests in Bangladesh, reports UNB.In a post on his handle on X, formerly Twitter, around 9am Bangladesh time on Tuesday, Schumer wrote:"I am closely observing...

Edn instts to be reopened in safe environment: Nowfel

The educational institutions in the country would not be reopened until cent per cent safety is ensured for the students, said Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel on Wednesday, reports UNB."It will not be wise to create problem again by...

Situation will be under control in three-four days: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said that the prevailing situation would be brought under control within a few days, reports BSS."Our people don't like militancy and terrorism. We think we will fight it together. I will not allow...

2,000 opposition leaders, workers arrested: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday claimed that at least 2,000 opposition leaders and activists were arrested across the country following the violent student movement, reports UNB.Speaking at a press conference at BNP chairperson's Gulshan office, he...

Traffic on Elevated Expressway shut

Traffic on the Elevated Expressway has been shut, as its toll plaza was set on fire during the recent mayhem centring on the students' quota reform movement. The photo was taken from Karwanbazar area in the capital on Wednesday. —...

BNP leaders talking in destructive tone, says Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that BNP leaders did not believe in the spirit of the Liberation War and that is why they were still talking in the tone...

UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis for demo supporting anti-quota protest

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has jailed 57 Bangladeshi citizens for agitating in the Middle Eastern country in support of anti-quota protests at home, prompting speculation about potential visa restrictions for Bangladeshi workers. The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas...

India cuts BD's aid allocations by 40pc

India has cut Bangladesh’s foreign aid allocations by 40 per cent in its newly announced national budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 as it has trimmed down its overall allocations, Indian newspapers reported on Wednesday.Bangladesh will receive maximum INR...

Resumption of function in three days

Summit Group expects its long-awaited LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal to be functional in next three days following the rectification of a fresh fault."Foreign expert divers are working now. If all goes well, the FSRU may be operational in three...

Ctg port operators struggle to clear backlog

Chittagong-seaport operators struggle to clear backlog as shipment of piled-up containers and delivery of cargo boxes began Wednesday in full swing after days of countrywide disorders during quota protests. Until 8.00am on Wednesday morning, some 2,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)...

Transport services resume after six-day halt

Transport movement on the long routes of the country resumed on Wednesday as most of the bus operators ran their vehicles after a suspension of six days.However, the Bangladesh Railway (BR) is yet to start train operation but plans to...

Bangladesh Army vehicles stand guard outside the Bangladesh Bank

Bangladesh Army vehicles stand guard outside the Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka, following nationwide unrest and curfew. — FE Photo

Banks’ excess liquidity dips after upturn

The volume of excess liquidity in the commercial banks fell in May after months of growth, putting pressure on overall fund management the money market, according to the latest statistics from the central bank.The May decline affected not only excess...

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Expressway, metro services unlikely to resume shortly

Dhaka metro rail and elevated expressway are unlikely to resume operations soon following attacks on the physical infrastructure of the popular transport services recently.An angry mob vandalised two metro stations and toll plazas and also carried out arson attacks during...

Business leaders urge waiver of charges at port

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has requested the government to waive demurrage charges at ports due to delayed delivery of goods over the last five days, reports UNB.Business leaders have also demanded that any new...

E-commerce loses Tk 600m in five-day Internet blackout

E-commerce businesses have lost at least Tk 600 million during the five-day nationwide Internet blackout, according to entrepreneurs, as they said their sufferings included difficulties ranging from tracking inventory to delivering goods amid a curfew.The situation, according to them, affected...

No penalty for payment default during shutdown

Clients of credit cards, borrowers and accountholders of savings schemes can deposit or repay instalments sans additional interest or penalties under a clemency for periods of curfew and unrest-induced unscheduled holiday.Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued Wednesday directions for banks and financial...

It was a target by BNP-Jamaat to destroy economy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she had apprehended destructive activities across the country by the BNP-Jamaat nexus to cripple the economy and hold back the nation's march towards prosperity, reports UNB. "…they (BNP-Jamaat) tried to prevent us from...

Banks bump under transaction rush

As if floodgates opened as banks saw a rush of accountholders to withdraw cash and have other banking-related services when operations resumed Wednesday after an exigent long break. Banks reopened certain branches for a curfew-truncated time -- as did offices...

Conducting trade in local & common currencies

Bypassing international currencies is a common talk following the global supply chain disruption due to the Russia-Ukraine war. De-dollarisation becomes an issue when sanctions are imposed on different countries to execute transactions in US dollar. Reports indicate Russia and China...

Healthcare issues in CHT

Tribal people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) face significant hardships in accessing healthcare services due to the lack of quality hospitals tailored to the needs of the tribal population. The existing hospitals and upazila health complexes are plagued by...

Freelancers hit hardest by internet shutdown

The recent internet shutdown has left a devastating impact on the country's online freelancer community. As a nation striving to build a robust digital economy, such disruptions not only cause immediate financial hardship but also erode our long-term reputation in...