OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 20: Two new inter-district train services, Saikat Express and Prabal Express, will begin to operate on the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar route on February 1.The operations of the train services will remain closed on Mondays.Trains of Saikat Express has been...
The government has decided to change the uniforms worn by the police, RAB, and the Ansar in the face of widespread criticism for their handling of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests, report agencies.The police will now wear iron uniforms, Rapid...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
Among other bilateral issues, Bangladesh would also request China to expedite confirmation of loans, including the one for Mongla seaport development that the development partner earlier proposed to finance, during Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain's four-day visit to China. The adviser,...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
The government is planning to increase fertiliser-storage capacity by utilising closed or abandoned jute factories as warehouses, agriculture secretary Dr Mohammad Emdad Ullah Mian said on Monday.The move is part of a long-term strategy to permanently eliminate fertiliser crisis in...
The United States has reiterated its support for the interim government of Bangladesh on different issues, including development and counter-terrorism, reports bdnews24.com.Tracey Ann Jacobson, the new charge d'affaires of the US embassy in Bangladesh made the remarks on Monday, according...
Monira Munni | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
The country's knitwear exporters have demanded steps to resolve complexities related to the import of raw materials and exports of finished goods under the FOC (free of cost) facility. They also urged the government to extend the facility to all...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
The interbank foreign exchange spot market remains almost inactive despite recent changes in the exchange rate mechanism that included the introduction of a reference rate-driven system.To make the forex spot market more vibrant, the central bank on December 31 last...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
Inflation control remains pivotal in a new-look monetary policy for the second half of current fiscal that falls under purview of the post-uprising government to manage, as discussed Monday in a preparatory meeting. The central bank sought individual opinions from...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
Under deposed ruler Sheikh Hasina's regime, victims of enforced disappearances were meted out denial of justice and deprivation of essential rights, says the probe commission in partial revelation of its findings. Part of the report of the commission on enforced...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
A hold-all insurance coverage of all the citizens and resources of Bangladesh is now planned by the government for giving a fillip to the country's socioeconomic development, officials have said.They said the Financial Institutions Division (FID) under the Ministry of...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according to the Met office.Moderate to dense fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue at places...
FE REPORTUmrah visa holders have been asked to take meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before their travel to Saudi Arabia.The passengers aged one year are not required to take the vaccine and if the vaccine has been taken within...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
To reduce deaths of young infants and pressure on hospitals, a research suggested a new method to address serious bacterial infections.Key findings revealed that young infants with any low-mortality-risk sign can be safely treated with outpatient care, simplifying medical care...
FE ReportThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Host and Impacted Community Resilience Activity to improve the livelihoods of Bangladeshis, affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox's Bazar and the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), was launched on Monday.Adviser...
KHULNA, Jan 20 (UNB): A local leader of Jubo Dal has been killed by miscreants on Railway Station Road in Khulna city on Monday.The deceased is Manik Hawladar (35), vice-president of No 21 Ward unit Jubo Dal and son of...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sent Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Police Tanjil Ahmed and two constables in cases for involvement 'in crimes against humanity' during the July uprising, report agencies.A three-member bench led by ICT Chairman Md Golam Mortuza...
A Dhaka court has placed former lawmaker of Dhaka-7 constituency and Awami League (AL) leader Dr Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin on a five-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of trader Abdul Wadud in the capital's New market area...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the voting rights of people will be restored at any cost, report agencies."People have lost interest in voting due to the lack of opportunities, and we aim to address their regrets,"...
At least 16 people including Salman F Rahman, former private investment and industry adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former law minister Anisul Huq, former food minister Qamrul Islam, Jatiya Samajtrantik Dal President and former minister Hasanul Haq Inu,...
FE REPORT Jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka to try crimes committed during the July-August uprising has been challenged.Lawyers of former Director General of the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who is an...
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has urged the interim government to promptly arrange a credible national election to transfer power to public representatives peacefully and with dignity, reports UNB.Speaking at a discussion, he cautioned the interim government, reminding that...
ONE Bank arranges "Strategy Meet-2025"ONE Bank recently arranged a "Strategy Meet-2025." Shabbir Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge) of the bank, inaugurated the programme. All divisional heads, business heads along with high officials of the bank were present at the event.
Southeast Bank Chairman and Dhaka Ahsania Mission president HOLD Courtesy meeting A high-level delegation led by Professor Dr. Golam Rahman, President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and Chairman of the Trustee Board of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, made a...
Rupali Bank opens ATM Booth at SavarRupali Bank PLC opened an ATM Booth at Savar in Dhaka on Monday. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md Wahidul Islam inaugurated the booth as the chief guest. Rupali Bank Deputy Managing Director...
Pubali Bank signs deal with IFAD Motors Pubali Bank PLC and IFAD Motors Ltd signed an agreement in the city recently. Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Md Shahnewaz Khan and Managing Director of IFAD Motors Ltd and Vice Chairman...
Sonali Bank signs agreement with AB BankSonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with AB Bank PLC to collect challan, utility bill, pension scheme installments and others charges-fees from AB Bank Inter Banking (AB Direct) customers through the Sonali Payment Gateway....
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
Creating an enabling situation to give a boost to the country's private sector remains one of the key challenges, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday."In fact, the challenge now is to boost the private sector as well as...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-21 00:00:00
Bangladesh Lamps, widely known as BD Lamps, returned to profit in the second quarter (Q2) through December of FY25, after big losses in the same quarter a year before, riding on higher sales and optimization of operating expenses.The electric and...
Kabya Gayen and Akash Hossain of Bangladesh moved to quarterfinals of the 2nd ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championships held in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Monday, reports BSS.In the boys' singles matches, Kabya Gayen beat his Mongolian rival Bemegonai...
Asif Imran and Shuvi Biswas will represent Bangladesh in the Asian Snooker Championship- 2025 scheduled to be held at the QBSF Academy in the Qatar capital Doha from February 15 to 21, reports UNB.Bangladesh Billiards and Snooker Federation (BBSF) announced...
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