Nilratan Halder | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
It is premature to conclude that import of capital machinery has peaked up in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26 riding on the assumption of economic and political stability during this elected government. But the 24 per cent...
The statement by the newly appointed finance and planning minister that his immediate priorities are deregulation and lowering the cost of doing business is both timely and pragmatic. Speaking to the media shortly after being sworn in, he underscored that...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The recently negotiated reciprocal trade agreement between Washington and Dhaka is more than just a tariff adjustment. It is a strategic shift in Bangladesh's economic path. Bangladesh, a country where the ready-made garments (RMG) industry plays a major role in...
Starbucks faced fresh pressure on Wednesday from a coalition of investors including public-sector pension funds that urged shareholders to vote against the reelection of two directors, citing persistent failure to manage labor relations, reports Reuters.The move against Starbucks' lead independent...
Eastern Bank (EBL) has partnered with Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation to strengthen healthcare support for underprivileged patients suffering from thalassemia. To support the foundation's activities, Ziaul Karim, head of Communications and External Affairs at EBL, recently handed over a cheque to...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank has launched "Ramadan Remittance Campaign - 2026" to encourage and honour its expatriate remittance clients on the occasion of Ramadan. Under this campaign, remittance customers will have the opportunity to win attractive prizes including motorcycle, laptop, refrigerator...
Major Gulf stock markets retreated in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed efforts by the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions through talks over Tehran's nuclear programme, even as both sides stepped up military activity in the region, reports...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The chairman of Olympic Industries is set to acquire more than five per cent of the company's shares from the market.According to a disclosure on Thursday, Aziz Mohammad Bhai plans to purchase 10 million shares from the block market at...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-20 00:00:00
Robi Axiata secured a record profit of Tk 9.37 billion in 2025, riding on the lower impact of currency devaluation and reduced operating expenses amid a challenging business environment.The second-largest telecom operator's profit jumped more than 33 per cent year-on-year...
Newly appointed Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Wednesday stressed the need for working with new dream to build a new society and a new Bangladesh, reports BSS.To this end, he said, the country's heritages should be highlighted.The minister...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahiruddin Swapan visited the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) on Wednesday before going to his ministry at the Secretariat, reports UNB.State Minister for Home Yaser Khan Chowdhury accompanied him. They reached the Press Club at around 01:00...
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said they want to get back to the foreign policy of martyred President Ziaur Rahman which was very positive and expansive, stressing that the government wants to maintain a good relationship...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Newly appointed Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam said on Wednesday that transparency and accountability will be the guiding principles of the country's ICT sector.Speaking at a reception organised by the ICT Division at its conference...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Sheikh Rabiul Alam, the minister for rail, road and shipping ministries, on his first day at office, focused on efficient institutional functionality of these three important ministries, as BNP's target is to ensure proper utilisation of the taxpayers' money."My priority...
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has warned that anyone involved in corruption will face not only administrative measures but also legal action, reports bdnews24.com.On his first official day at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the minister addressed ministry officials in an introductory...
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Wednesday said the government must work in line with people's expectations and emphasised team-based efforts to achieve success, reports UNB."Our mission is one. People's expectations are high, and we must work accordingly,"...
Newly-appointed Education, Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday said the main goal of the new government is to upgrade Bangladesh's education system to international standards and ensure vocational education, reports BSS.He said steps will...
Power Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has ordered uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan to ensure that citizens can observe the month's rituals without disruption, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at his Secretariat office on Wednesday, the newly sworn-in minister issued the directive just a...
Bangladesh's new Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that "mob culture" will no longer be tolerated, stressing that demands must be raised through lawful processes rather than blocking highways, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking after a meeting with officials at the Secretariat on...
The government will move quickly to restore elected local administrations, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said, reports bdnews24.com.On Wednesday, his first day in office, Fakhrul said decisions on the polls would follow without delay, suggesting that long-delayed...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid homage to the 1971 Liberation War martyrs by placing a wreath at the altar of the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, on Wednesday - a day after he took oath. — PID
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former assistant legal adviser of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Sardar Mosharraf Hossain in a case filed over allegedly taking a flat...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has fixed February 25 to begin recording witness testimonies in the internet shutdown case against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, former ICT affairs adviser, and ex-State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak, who are accused of facilitating crimes against...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Rajshahi University (RU) has observed the martyrdom anniversary of Dr. Shamsuzzoha, the country's first martyred intellectual, along with Teachers' Day, through various programmes.On Wednesday, the university administration, teachers, students, officers and staff members observed the day with due respect.At 9:00...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Opposition leader in parliament and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman took part in a cleanliness campaign at the Baitun Noor Mosque area near Monipur High School and College (main girls' branch) in the capital's Mirpur on Wednesday."Through state reforms,...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Senior journalists, newspaper owners, and other stakeholders have condemned the recent attacks on newspaper outlets and emphasised the importance of staying united to face future challenges.They also urged the government to take necessary action against those directly or indirectly involved...
Former Chief of Army Staff Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan labeled former Army officer Ziaul Ahsan, who is currently under arrest in a crimes against humanity case, a 'serial killer' during his testimony before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), reports bdnews24.com.Iqbal made...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, along with his cabinet colleagues, offering munajat after paying tributes to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia by placing wreaths at their graves at Zia Udyan in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for mandatory annual disclosure of income, expenditure and asset statements by members of parliament and all public office holders to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.It also urged the formulation and adoption of an...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-19 00:00:00
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the July National Charter 2025, a sweeping reform agenda introduced by the now-dissolved interim government led by Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.The petitioner argues that key provisions...
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