NEW YORK, Feb 19 (BBC): The White House has warned Iran would be "very wise" to make a deal with the US, amid reports that President Donald Trump is weighing fresh military action against the Islamic Republic.Press secretary Karoline Leavitt...
SEOUL, Feb 19 (BBC): South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule.Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution by deploying military troops to seal off the National Assembly...
LONDON, Feb 19 (AFP): Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.The arrest of a royal...
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (AFP): US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further.Around two dozen world leaders or other senior officials...
WASHINGTON/JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Reuters): Indonesian and US companies on Wednesday signed deals worth $38.4 billion ahead of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's meeting with US President Donald Trump to sign a final trade pact, the Indonesian government said in a statement.The...
TOULOUSE, Feb 19 (AFP): Plane maker Airbus aims to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft this year, the company said Thursday, capitalising on "strong demand" and a jump in profit in 2025."2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very...
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters): Nestle is in talks to sell its remaining ice cream businesses as part of CEO Philipp Navratil's drive to streamline the sprawling Swiss consumer food group, the company said at its fourth-quarter results on Thursday.The maker...
NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters): Gold prices extended gains on Thursday after rising more than 2 per cent in the previous session, as lingering tensions between the United States and Iran prompted a flight to safety, while investors evaluated the...
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Thursday, driven by increasing concerns over potential military conflict between the United States and Iran as both countries stepped up military activity in the oil-producing region.Brent futures were up $1.09, or 1.55...
Newly-appointed Water Resources Minister Md Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee and State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad held a view exchange meeting with the high officials and staff of Bangladesh Water Development Board and Water Resources Ministry at the...
The prices of dates surged by as much as Tk 50 per kilogram in Dhaka on the first day of Ramadan, even as traders and officials say supplies remain adequate and import duties were recently reduced to stabilise the market,...
WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 19 (AFP) : Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air announced Wednesday that they have signed a series of contracts with American aerospace companies worth a total of $14.4 billion, including $8.1 billion in orders to Boeing.National carrier...
BENGALURU, Feb 19 (Reuters): India's biggest conglomerates are stepping up a push into AI and data infrastructure, with Reliance committing about $110 billion and Adani pledging $100 billion to position the nation as an emerging hub for AI development.While the...
Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) on Wednesday distributed educational materials among underprivileged students of Surovi School, founded by distinguished social worker Syeda Iqbal Mand Banu, in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Chief Executive Officer of BIFFL S. M. Anisuzzaman and Executive Director...
Nagad has launched a Quran recitation competition titled "Shontan-er Konthe Quran Tilawat," for children of its over 300,000 uddoktas (agents) nationwide.Since the competition opened on February 5, more than 3,000 children have already confirmed their participation, says a press release.The...
MetLife has been included in the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ list for the seventh consecutive year, ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry for 2026.The recognition reflects MetLife's strong reputation, consistent performance and longstanding leadership in...
Bangladesh LDC Graduation Watch holds a discussion on 'Bilateral free trade agreement and the pros and cons for Bangladesh' at Jatiya Press Club in the city on Thursday. Eminent economist Prof Anu Muhammad was present on the occasion. — Focus...
The land ministry has re-fixed the land record and mouza map service fee under the land record and mouza map system, reports BSS.The information was revealed in a circular signed by land ministry's senior secretary ASM Saleh on Tuesday. "The...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has appended new frequency bands for Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite services, signalling a significant regulatory move to meet the growing demand for next-generation satellite connectivity in Bangladesh.In a circular issued recently, the regulator said...
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Abul Kasem Khan, vice chairman of AK Khan and Company Limited, has been appointed chairperson of Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) for the 2026-27 tenure.Mr Khan, a member of the BUILD trustee board since 2020, assumed the leadership role following...
REZAUL KARIM | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The country's apparel makers have warned that restrictive measures on imported cotton yarn could trigger a staggering US$ 2.4 billion annual cost shock for the country's export-oriented apparel sector and put up to 0.4 million jobs at risk.They have urged...
Index provider FTSE Russell on Wednesday proposed introducing a "fast-entry" mechanism for initial public offerings and revising eligibility requirements for its Russell US Equity Indexes ahead of several large listings, reports Reuters.The year is shaping up to be one of...
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters): An expected rise in Japan's short-term interest rate to 1 per cent may trigger a significant reallocation of cash into deposits that could complicate the Bank of Japan's monetary policy implementation, a leading economist told Reuters...
Indian stock benchmarks logged their biggest daily losses in more than two weeks on Thursday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude prices higher and dampened sentiment in the world's third-largest oil importer, reports Reuters.The Nifty 50 fell 1.41 per cent...
HONG KONG, Feb 19 (AFP): Tech firms led gains across Asian equities Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, where traders also welcomed strong US data that suggested the world's top economy remained in rude health.The advances came even...
Bata Bangladesh and Universal Medical College Hospital entered into a bilateral corporate healthcare agreement on Wednesday. The agreement was signed by Malik Mehedi Kabir, Human Resources Director, on behalf of Bata Managing Director Debabrata Mukherjee, and Nita Chakraborty, Head of...
The 913th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at the bank's Corporate Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Md Sanaullah Shahid, Chairman of the Executive Committee. The...
The holy month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims engage in self-purification through fasting, restraint and spiritual reflection.However, abrupt price hikes of essential commodities during this time cause serious problems for low- and middle-income families.Although imports of key Ramadan...
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technology is transforming every sector from education and healthcare to agriculture and governance. While digital innovation promises progress, it also raises a critical concern...
Shiabur Rahman | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The halal industry is expanding at a tremendous pace globally. Market analysis suggests that the global halal economy, which includes food, pharmaceuticals, fashion, cosmetics, finance, logistics and tourism, may reach US$9.7 trillion by 2030. Of this, the halal food industry...
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