GAZA, Apr 15 (AFP): Gaza's civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory.Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that...
SEOUL, Apr 15 (AFP): North Korea is showing a "very serious increase" in its ability to produce atomic weapons, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday.Diplomatically isolated North Korea is believed to...
IU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Apr 15 (IU): Students of the Social Welfare department at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Wednesday held a protest rally demanding swift justice over the murder of their teacher, Assistant Professor Asma Sadia Runa.The students raised four...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
The government imposed a ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal for 58 days from April 15 to June 11. Around 800,000 fishermen are engaged in sea fishing and their families will suffer due to the ban.Our Correspondent from...
TANGAIL, Apr 14 (UNB): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said the government has launched the Farmers' Card scheme with the goal of making farmers self-reliant and prosperous."The goal of the current elected government is to make farmers self-reliant and...
The overall inflation in Bangladesh was reduced to 8.71 per cent in March 2026, down from 9.13 per cent in the previous month. Although this suggests some easing, in reality wages remain very low compared to the inflation rate, standing...
In recent times, a noticeable shift has emerged in the target market of five-star hotels in the country. Traditionally, these hotels primarily catered to the upper class, individuals whose purchasing power far exceeded that of the average middle-class population. However,...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
The transformation of Bangladesh from a food-deficient nation into a near self-sufficient one in food production is an achievement built on the sweat and toil of smallholder farmers. But the list of farmers' woes are longer. Instances of farmers being...
The government's particular emphasis, as reported in this newspaper's April 14 issue, on boosting agro-industrial sector in the country's northern region is a step in the right direction. Already the north has proved that it is a production hub of...
Farhad Ahmed | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
"I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters," boasted Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore district, who lost one leg in a bus accident. "After the accident, I...
Meghna Bank PLC has entered into a strategic alliance with Queens Nursing College recently, marking a significant step forward in advancing digital financial services in the education sector. Under this agreement, Meghna Bank will facilitate the collection of tuition fees,...
SBAC Bank PLC has exceeded the milestone of BDT 110 billion in deposits, achieving a growth of 15 per cent last year. Engineer Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman of SBAC Bank, cut a cake to celebrate the achievement at its head...
United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has partnered with the SME Foundation at a city hotel recently. Under this participation agreement, CMSME entrepreneurs will be able to access loans at a competitive 8 per cent interest rate. Anwar Hossain Chowdhury, MD...
BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with the SME Foundation to provide accessible, affordable financing to grassroots cottage, micro and small enterprises, with a particular focus on women-led businesses. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC...
WASHINGTON, United States, April 14 (AFP) : The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 15: Apollo Hospitals Chennai has officially inaugurated the Apollo Hospitals Information Centre in Jamal Khan area recently.The centre will provide medical information and support to patients in Chattogram.The inaugural event was attended by chief guests Dr. Ilan Kumaran...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
More than 400 former employees of Grameenphone (GP) staged a peaceful demonstration outside its headquarters in the capital on Wednesday, demanding the settlement of their long-pending dues.The protest comes in the wake of a recent visit by the global CEO...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) are likely to be designated as a priority sector in the upcoming national budget for FY'27, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Planning Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said on Wednesday.Referring...
Blessing Muzarabani has been banned from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years after the Zimbabwe fast bowler joined Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders, despite having agreed to play for PSL team Islamabad United, reports Reuters.The...
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has acknowledged that his side will face a stern test in coping with the heat and conditions in Bangladesh during the upcoming series, especially after match timings were changed in line with the Bangladesh...
Phil Simmons appeared reluctant to consider changes to Bangladesh's opening combination for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting tomorrow (Friday), despite the recent struggles of Saif Hasan, reports BSS.Terming the opening pair as "settled," Simmons noted that...
Players of Bangladesh (left) and New Zealand take part in a training session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Tuesday, ahead of their first ODI match tomorrow (Friday)- BCB
Major stock markets in the Gulf advanced in early trading on Wednesday, building on the previous session's gains as optimism over renewed US-Iran peace talks lifts investor sentiment, reports Reuters.The United States said on Wednesday that its military had fully...
Pubali Bank has inaugurated an electronic banking booth at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), Dhaka, to provide modern, secure and fast banking services. Mohammad Ali, managing director & CEO of Pubali Bank, and Professor Dr. Mohammad...
Southeast Bank officially relocated its Karwan Bazar branch to a more spacious and modern location within the same building of Jamuna Bhaban on Wednesday. The branch has been moved from the semi-basement to the 2nd floor of Holding No. 2,...
MTB Foundation commemorated World Water Day 2026 and celebrated this year's theme, 'Water and Gender' by recently inaugurating three water access hubs under the project 'JolTorongo.' The hubs will provide safe water to the vulnerable communities of Kagabala, Prem Nagar...
Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) experienced 20 per cent growth in profit to Tk 9.01 billion in 2025, riding on a resilient business model amid a challenging operating environment, according to a press release.Driven by prudent balance sheet management and disciplined...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) posted a steep 67 per cent year-on-year decline in profit after tax in 2025, hit by a mid-year excise duty hike and a forced factory relocation that drove up one-off costs.The company's income plunged...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-16 00:00:00
Merchant banks will face penalties-including licence cancellation-for having failed to bring at least one IPO proposal every two years, as required by the relevant rules.They were notified of the regulatory position at a meeting held on Wednesday at the Bangladesh...
Gold drifted lower on Wednesday after hitting a one-month peak as investors assessed the latest signals on the US-Iran situation and what they could mean for the interest rate outlook, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.6 per cent at $4,809.15...
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