Noted educationist and founder of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Thursday, reports UNB.The Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said the meeting took place at the Prime...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Eight more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning, according to health authorities.With the latest daily tally, the total fatalities from the infectious disease reached 206 in the country during the last...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh's gross foreign-exchange reserves surpassed US$35-billion mark on Thursday, driven by stronger remittance inflows and lower import-payment obligations, amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.The country's gross forex reserves rose to $35.04 billion on the day, $33.87 billion up from the previous...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Locally produced and imported octane is enough in stock to feed the needs for the motor fuel across Bangladesh until June, a government minister says while an official blames excess stocking for scrambles at pumps. The country has sufficient octane...
WASHINGTON, United States, Apr 16 (AFP): The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.The new punishment targets oil...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
A significant gap in internet access continues to separate rural and urban populations in Bangladesh, with affordability and infrastructure constraints limiting digital inclusion, according to a latest official survey.The individual-level internet usage gap between rural and urban population is 32.1...
YASIR WARDAD | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
A sharp fall in paddy prices ahead of the peak Boro harvest has triggered fresh concern among farmers, who fear mounting losses unless the government intervenes swiftly. The decline, driven by early harvesting and rising supply, has already eroded returns...
REZAUL KARIM from Washington DC | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said both the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and JPMorgan expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh, particularly in the financial sector and capital market, following meetings on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
It's high time the new political government in Bangladesh with a vast majority began massive reforms in the unkempt financial sector immediately, suggests the International Monetary Fund after diagnosing regional economic problems. The IMF Director at the Asia and Pacific...
Amid an ongoing global energy crunch, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on citizens to exercise restraint in fuel consumption, urging moderation from state ceremonies to household use, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking on Thursday at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium during the Independence...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Government's revenue authority ponders introducing property tax -- on a limited scale to start with -- in the upcoming fiscal year to hook wealthy individuals onto wider-cast tax net.The planned property-taxation system is likely to replace the existing wealth surcharge,...
IPDC Finance PLC and the SME Foundation have signed two agreements to expand access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to affordable and convenient financing. IPDC Finance Managing Director Rizwan Dawood Shams and SME Foundation Managing Director Anwar Hossain Chowdhury...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday visited the stall of Bangladesh Krishi Bank at the Agricultural Fair 2026 organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension at the Tangail Municipal Park on the occasion of the inauguration of 'Krishak Card' distribution...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited a stall of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) at an Agricultural Fair 2026 at Tangail Municipal Park on Tuesday after inaugurating 'Krishak Card' distribution programme. The Prime Minister observed the diversity, usage and technologies...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday sought policy support from the government to help sustain the competitiveness of the country's apparel sector amid mounting global economic challenges.In a meeting with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at...
Prime Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with fashion and lifestyle brand Shahrukh Amin to provide exclusive benefits to the bank's Neera customers. The agreement signing ceremony was held at Prime Aspire, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka. Under this partnership, Neera...
Md. Monzur Mofiz has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of Premier Bank for the next three years, in line with the board of directors' decision and with the approval of the Bangladesh Bank. His appointment came into effect...
The Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Banani Club in Dhaka on Wednesday, with participation from representatives of 42 member agencies of the association. The meeting was presided over by AAAB President...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh National Insurance Company has recommended a 22 per cent cash dividend for 2025, subject to approval by shareholders.The decision was taken at the company’s board meeting on Thursday at its head office in the capital, according to a price-sensitive...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The board of directors of Eastern Bank Limited has recommended a 25 per cent cash dividend along with a 3 per cent stock dividend for the year ended December last year.The decision was disclosed in a price-sensitive statement. The bank's...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has once again raised concerns over a long-running labour dispute involving the Grameenphone Employees Union (GPEU), identifying the case as "serious and urgent" and drawing renewed attention to the prolonged legal battle of union leader...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The dispute over operational authority of the country's oldest and largest-ever pooled fund remains unresolved, with the asset manager aiming to retain control and the market watchdog seeking to assume it.The ICB Unit Fund, floated in 1981 and managed by...
The Business Summit 2026 of Shimanto Bank was held in Dhaka recently. Chairman of the bank and Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui attended the ceremony as the chief guest. The event was presided over...
United Finance has disbursed its first startup loan to AponTech, a leading social enterprise and fintech startup, under the Bangladesh Bank Special Startup Refinancing Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible startups can avail financing at a preferential 4 per cent interest...
The 145th meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, Mostafa Kamal, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha,...
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has officially launched its latest digital financial solution, Community EWA 360, following the 74th meeting of its Board of Directors held at Police Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Md. Ali Hossain Fakir, Inspector General of...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The ongoing energy crisis is severely affecting garment production and shipments from factories, especially those located in the Ashulia and Gazipur industrial belts, industry insiders say.They claim that the production capacity of the factories has decreased by 25-30 per cent...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The High Court has stayed the transfer orders of two officials of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) who filed a writ petition challenging alleged irregularities in recruitment and promotions within the telecom regulator.A High Court bench comprising Justice Akram...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-17 00:00:00
Speakers at a programme stressed that broadband connectivity has become an essential service underpinning education, healthcare, e-governance and commerce, as Bangladesh accelerates its transition towards a "Smart Bangladesh".Addressing the closing ceremony of Broadband Expo 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference...
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