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ICT sends ABPn constable Sujan to jail

2025-01-13 00:00:00

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday sent to jail Armed Police Battalion (APBn) constable Mohammad Sujan, who was seen shooting at a student-people rally in capital's Chankharpul area on August 05, reports BSS."The three-member tribunal led by Justice Md...

July uprising martyrs’ human chain calls for swift provision of assistance to families

2025-01-13 00:00:00

A human chain has called for the swift provision of assistance to the families of those martyred in the July uprising, reports UNB.Speaking at the human chain organised in front of the National Press Club in the city on Sunday,...

'Overall focus is on nat'l polls, not any other polls'

2025-01-13 00:00:00

The overall focus of the Election Commission is on the national election not any other election, said Election Commissioner (EC) Brig Gen (Retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah on Sunday, reports UNB."I would like to say categorically that our overall focus...

BNP leader killed in Kishoreganj clash

2025-01-13 00:00:00

KISHOREGANJ, Jan 12 (UNB): A local leader of BNP was killed and three others were injured in a clash between two factions of the party at Banail Bazar in Tarail upazila of Kishoreganj district on Sunday.The deceased was identified as...

Hasina should be allowed to stay in India as long as she wants: Aiyar

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Former Indian career diplomat and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has said that deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina should be allowed to stay in India as long as she wants, reports bdnews24.com.About demands by Bangladesh to extradite Hasina, he...

Court orders attachment of ex-MP Henry's property

2025-01-13 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered the authorities concerned to attach 45 immovable properties, including plots and flats, of former Sirajganj-2 lawmaker Most Jannat Ara Henry and seize her 16 vehicles and more than Tk 580 million (58 crore) kept...

Holding election within this year crucial

2025-01-13 00:00:00

BNP on Sunday told European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller that holding the next national elections within this year is crucial to restore democratic process in the country, reports UNB."The issues important in the current context of Bangladesh...

Walton provides up to 50pc discount on computer items

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has announced 50% special discounts on the purchase of its desktops, laptops, all-in-one PCs, tablets, printers, monitors and speakers along with other computer items and accessories, says a press release.The benefits are being provided on the...

IFIC Bank is actively distributing blankets nationwide as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2025-01-13 00:00:00

IFIC Bank is actively distributing blankets nationwide as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to support underprivileged and cold-affected communities. Throughout the Bengali month of Poush, more than 1,400 branches and sub-branches are directly distributing blankets, while collaborating...

26,935 tonnes of Indian rice arrive at Ctg port

2025-01-13 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 12 (UNB): Another consignment of 26, 935 tonnes of Indian rice arrived at the country's premier seaport Chattogram on Sunday morning.This is the second consignment of rice from India after the interim government took over the power in...

THE PREMIER BANK PLC. HOLDS BUSINESS CONFERENCE-2025

2025-01-13 00:00:00

THE PREMIER BANK PLC. HOLDS BUSINESS CONFERENCE-2025Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, Chairman, Board of Directors of The Premier Bank PLC, joins virtually 'The Business Conference-2025' as Chief Guest on Sunday. Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Abu Jafar presided over the event.

Shahjalal Islami Bank Executive Committee chair, vice-chair re-elected

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Akkas Uddin Mollah has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Executive Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC at its 389th meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 8. At the same meeting, Fakir Akhtaruzzaman was re-elected as...

ONE BANK OPENS SHAHAPUR SUB-BRANCH

2025-01-13 00:00:00

ONE BANK OPENS SHAHAPUR SUB-BRANCH ONE Bank PLC has opened Shahapur Sub-Branch under its Chatkhil Branch at Shahapur Bazar, Chatkhil, Noakhali, recently. Md. Zahidul Islam, Executive Vice President & In-charge Operations Division, Mohammad Shahid Ul Haque, Executive Vice President &...

PRAAVA HEALTH HOSTS SPECIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FEST

2025-01-13 00:00:00

PRAAVA HEALTH HOSTS SPECIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FESTIn collaboration with Rupayan Uttara City, Praava Health organised a special Community Health Fest on January 10-11. The event was held to raise health awareness at the community level. The event featured free consultations...

STANDARD BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

2025-01-13 00:00:00

STANDARD BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCEWith the slogan -- 'Year of Consolidation: Build Future Together', Standard Bank PLC held its Annual Business Conference-2025 at a city hotel on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Mohammed Abdul Aziz inaugurated the event as...

EXIM BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

2025-01-13 00:00:00

EXIM BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE EXIM Bank held its Annual Business Development Conference 2025 on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Md Nazrul Islam Swapan was present as the chief guest while Managing Director (Current Charge) Md Akhter Hossain...

BRAC BANK WINS TOP TEN REMITTANCE AWARD

2025-01-13 00:00:00

BRAC BANK WINS TOP TEN REMITTANCE AWARDBRAC Bank was awarded the 'Top Ten Remittance Award' at the World Conference Series 2025. Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, handed over the award to Md Shaheen Iqbal, Deputy Managing Director...

Oxfam launches Development Media Forum

FE REPORT | 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Oxfam on Sunday launched 'Development Media Forum' aiming to foster inclusive journalism and advance development by enhancing connections, expanding access to information, and strengthening international networks. The forum was inaugurated at an event held in a city hotel organised by...

DSE rebalances key indices

FE Report | 2025-01-13 00:00:00

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has conducted annual and semi-annual rebalancing of several key indices, including the DSEX, DS30, and DSMEX, with new companies being added and others excluded based on established criteria.The rebalanced indices will come into effect on...

Mutual Trust Bank partners with Hult Prize 2025

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank partners with Hult Prize 2025 Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has announced its partnership as the title sponsor of Hult Prize 2025 at the Asian University for Women (AUW). This collaboration highlights MTB's commitment to empowering young...

Mutual fund industry struggles as investor confidence wanes

BABUL BARMAN | 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Mutual fund (MF) investors are in a tight corner as almost all the listed funds witnessed significant price erosion in 2024, reflecting the broader downtrend in the stock market.Except for one, all closed-end mutual funds saw price drops ranging from...

BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH US-BANGLA AIRLINES

2025-01-13 00:00:00

BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH US-BANGLA AIRLINESBank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with US-Bangla Airlines, one of the largest airlines in Bangladesh. Zishan Ahammad, Head of Cards, ADC & Internet Banking, Bank Asia, and Md Shafiqul Islam, Head of...

Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association rallied at the National Press Club

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association rallied at the National Press Club in the city on Sunday, demanding withdrawal of tax hike on telecommunication and internet services. — FE Photo

'High interest rates to make business operations more expensive'

FE REPORT | 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Leaders and CEOs of different leading businesses on Sunday voiced grave concern over the high interest rates in the banking sector, which are making business operations more expensive.They were also critical of the new loan default policy that will come...

PUBALI BANK GETS 'BRANDING AWARD 2025'

2025-01-13 00:00:00

PUBALI BANK GETS 'BRANDING AWARD 2025' Pubali Bank PLC has been awarded the 'Branding Award 2025' by the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRB) for its special contribution to the Branding Bangladesh initiative. Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Mohammad...

MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

2025-01-13 00:00:00

MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Modhumoti Bank PLC held its 'Annual Business Conference 2025' at BRAC CDM, Rajendrapur, Gazipur, from January 9 to 11. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Salahuddin Alamgir, Chairman...

SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH BANGLADESH SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

2025-01-13 00:00:00

SOUTHEAST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH BANGLADESH SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL Southeast Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Specialised Hospital Limited at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka. This partnership aims to facilitate tailored banking services to the hospital,...

CAB seeks withdrawal of VAT, SD to ease inflation

2025-01-13 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 12 (UNB): The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has urged the government to withdraw its recent decision to increase VAT and supplementary duties on over 100 essential goods and services, citing its potential to exacerbate inflation and intensify...

Reconsider VAT hike for ICT sector's growth: BASIS

FE REPORT | 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade organisation representing the country's IT sector, urged the government to reconsider the increased value added tax (VAT) rates introduced in the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance,...

BCB chief selector explains rationale behind leaving Litton out

2025-01-13 00:00:00

A prolonged slump in form, featuring a string of similar dismissals resulting in a failure to stay longer at the crease in important moments, were the main reasons behind Litton Das being excluded from the Bangladesh squad for the ICC...