Copper prices eased on Friday and were on track to end the week lower after stimulus measures from top consumer China failed to ease demand worries, reports Reuters.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) edged down 0.1 per cent...
Allegations of conspiracy against the interim government are not entirely baseless. The syndicate groups that thrived during the fascist Sheikh Hasina era remain active even today and are hatching various plots to tarnish the government's image. Their aim is to...
In today's fast-paced world, adaptability has become essential for success in any field. As time progresses, technology advances, and with it, human needs and demands also increase. Businesses, in particular, face increasing competition, making it imperative for them to innovate...
Tanim Asjad | 2024-10-26 00:00:00
In February last year, Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, at an event in New Delhi, said that he felt uncomfortable coming to Delhi because it is one of the cities where indiscipline is at its highest. The founder of...
Syed Mansur Hashim | 2024-10-26 00:00:00
The country went through a tremendous upheaval during the July-August period and as a consequence, the economy suffered immensely. Productive activities were disrupted as pitched battles were fought between law enforcers and protesters and this was a widespread event. Although,...
Backed by the public exchequer to operate, the performance of different state-owned entities (SOEs) has often been an issue of concern for the successive governments in different times and contexts. Any lapse by these SOEs to perform duly ultimately adds...
Razibul Hasan | 2024-10-26 00:00:00
Franchising has emerged as a dynamic business model in Bangladesh, offering entrepreneurs and investors a pathway to tap into established brands and proven systems. The retail sector, in particular, has witnessed significant growth in franchising opportunities. Local brands operating in...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 12:00:00
RAK Ceramics reported a loss for the third quarter through September this year as sales and production decreased amid the political upheaval and gas supply shortage.Its loss per share was Tk 0.35 in July-September this year, whereas it earned a...
PUNE, India, Oct 24 (AFP): Washington Sundar dazzled on his return to India's side with seven wickets New Zealand were spun out for 259 on day one of the second Test on Thursday.India were 16-1 at the close in Pune,...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.It may also occur at...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The latest dolphin survey has estimated the presence of about 636 groups or 1,352 Ganges river dolphins in the country. Environment and Forest Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan disclosed it while speaking as the chief guest at a special discussion, held...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The government on Thursday constituted a five-member committee to review roles and structures of the state-run Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) and the Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) units.The committee has been formed following last week's dismissals of some 20 BREB...
The government on Thursday launched the final phase of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur divisions, with the support of the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and WHO to protect 6.2 million girls...
Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for an "urgent attention" to the Rohingya crisis, including convening an international conference, to find a sustainable solution to the crisis and ensuring "safe and dignified" return of the Rohingya people to...
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus presiding over a meeting of the advisory council at his office in the capital on Thursday. — PID
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The icddr,b's breakthrough research has been instrumental in the World Health Organization's (WHO) approval of Cecolin, the fourth HPV vaccine. This significant milestone strengthens global efforts to combat cervical cancer, which claims a woman's life every two minutes, with 90...
A Dhaka court has sent Salman F Rahman, former private industry affairs adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to jail in a case lodged over an alleged attempt to murder one Shahjahan Majhi in Dohar, reports BSS.Dhaka Senior Judicial...
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Secretary General Mamunul Haque has been acquitted in a rape case filed with Narayanganj's Sonargaon upazila, reports bdnews24.com.Judge Jasmine Ara Begum of the Narayanganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal delivered the verdict in the case on...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The Supreme Court (SC) has fixed November 17 for hearing on three separate review petitions challenging its verdict that annulled the caretaker government system in the constitution. The hearing was initially scheduled for Thursday, but Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman sought...
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, currently on an official visit to Ottawa, held discussion with Canadian officials on strengthening defense cooperation and improving visa facilitation services for Bangladeshi nationals, particularly for students, reports BSS.The army chief engaged in discussions...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member, said on Thursday that they just want to establish a govt elected by the people and would allow required time to the interim government for holding general election.If that time...
Family members of the victims who were killed in the police custody during the Awami League (AL) regime, have demanded justice against those extra judicial killings, reports BSS.They formed a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club (JPC) here...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 24: Jubo League (JL) Leader Firoz, also known as 'Dakat Firoz', was arrested on Thursday by a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a case filed over leading to the death of 16-year-old grocery shop worker, Saimon,...
Gathering before OMS (open market sale) trucks rises following sky-rocketing trends in the prices of essential commodities for weeks. The snap shows people trying desperately at Laxmibazar in Dhaka city to buy rice and flour at subsidised rates. — FE...
The Advisors' Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) has approved several key proposals for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fertiliser to meet domestic demands.In a meeting held on Thursday, chaired virtually by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed,...
Four more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 268 this year.Among the recent fatalities, two occurred in the Dhaka North...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The government has set a six-month timeline to withdraw over 10,000 old vehicles from streets by replacing them with new vehicles and explore the scope of introducing electric vehicles for reducing air pollution in the city.The authorities were directed to...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The High Court has constituted a committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in the allocation of plots at Purbachal New Town in the name of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.Justice Miftah Uddin Chowdhury, a retired HC...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Prices of some rice varieties, vegetables and fish have registered a rise further in the last one week, much to the misery of low-income families.Coarse, medium and finer rice varieties showed a price hike of Tk 4.0-6.0 per kilogram last...
FE REPORT | 2024-10-25 00:00:00
The central bank has relaxed its rules allowing importers to arrange loans from overseas sources for industrial imports through purchases/sales contracts without letter of credits (LCs), officials said.Importers may also enjoy a maximum 60 days credit facility against commercial imports...
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