As Bangladesh is going through a period of significant transition, it is imperative that the new interim government addresses the pressing macroeconomic challenges that currently destabilise the economy. The exit of the Awami League regime has left many economic parameters,...
Shiabur Rahman | 2024-08-09 00:00:00
The amount of money extorted illegally from hawkers in capital Dhaka might surprise anyone. Media reports suggest a staggering amount of over Tk80 million is extorted every day making the annual total at Tk30 billion. The figure is equivalent to...
Nilratan Halder | 2024-08-09 00:00:00
A paradigm shift in the non-political student movement for reform to quota system in government service in favour of an anti-discrimination revolution has made history. Few people believed that an innocent quota reform movement could transcend the boundary to gain...
At a highly critical time for the nation, citizens across the country are gripped by the threat of widespread chaos and disorder. Along with the jubilation following Sheikh Hasina's resignation---a momentous victory for the masses---reports of arson, looting, and attacks...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2024-08-09 00:00:00
‘Rebuilding’ may be the wrong word when it comes to the state of Bangladesh because it never got off beyond the drawing board after independence was won. The state, complete with organs and institutions, was delineated in the constitution meticulously,...
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Thursday after a three-day losing streak, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian contracts, though weaker crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit currency capped the gains.The benchmark palm oil...
Gold prices rose more than 1 per cent on Thursday, supported by firm safe-haven demand and growing expectations for a sizeable interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve in September, reports Reuters.Spot gold rose 1.3 per cent to $2,413.19...
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters): Oil prices held steady on Thursday after two sessions of gains, with growing supply risks in the Middle East offsetting demand concerns that had pushed prices to their lowest since early 2024 at the start of...
Majority of Americans believe upcoming election vital to future of democracyNEW YORK, Aug 08: Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the...
BARCELONA, Aug 08 (BBC): Police in Barcelona are hunting for the separatist former leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, who made a dramatic return to Spain after a seven-year exile despite facing an outstanding arrest warrant.The Mossos d'Esquadra - Catalan police...
PARIS, Aug 08 (AFP): Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a global analysis said Thursday.High nighttime temperatures can become dangerous if they prevent the human body...
TEL AVIV, Aug 08 (Reuters/AFP): Israel's ambulance service has stocked blood supplies in a fortified underground centre, factories have moved out hazardous materials and municipal authorities are checking bomb shelters and water supplies as the country waits for a threatened...
KYIV, Aug 08 (AP): Russian troops are fighting Ukrainian forces in the third day of one of the largest cross-border incursions of the war, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday.A ministry statement said the Russian military and border guards have...
LOS ANGELES, Aug 7 (Reuters): Walt Disney reported on Wednesday quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, buoyed by the success of animated Pixar film "Inside Out 2", which helped overcome a profit decline at theme parks.Shares of the company...
Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief executive, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, said on Wednesday that they are in discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan scheduled from August 21, reports Cricbuzz. PCB has offered...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) officials and employees demonstrated at the central bank on Wednesday, demanding resignation of the BB governor, four deputy governors and the BFIU chief. — Focus Bangla
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met...
Two water vessels of the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) patrolling in the country's waters, as the agency has strengthened its surveillance to prevent Rohingya infiltration from Myanmar. — BCG Photo
The photo, taken from Gulshan-2 area on Wednesday, shows normalcy started returning in the capital gradually - two days after the regime change - with some increase in traffic on the roads. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been suspended once again amid the prevailing situation in the country, reports bdnews24.com.The public exams will not resume from Aug 11, as previously announced, and a new schedule will be released...
BRAC University on Wednesday lauded the students who are cleaning roads and controlling the traffic amid a lack of police presence and discipline among the general public following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Government a couple of days ago, says...
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has called for public cooperation to prevent unauthorised border crossings, reports UNB.In a message issued on Wednesday, the BGB requested assistance from all citizens to curb fleeing the country through the borders.The BGB has provided...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Senior Advocate Abu Mohammad (A M) Amin Uddin resigned from the post of attorney general on Wednesday. He submitted his resignation letter to the President, showing personal difficulties. In the letter he said, "I like to express my gratitude for...
The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) on Wednesday urged all not to be misguided by rumours being spread through social media over an incident at Savar's Ashulia, reports UNB.In a press release, the ISPR, said, "Aiming to protect the...
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam has ordered all policemen, who fled during the turmoil or are absent from their respective workplaces, to join duty within 24 hours, reports UNB.The IGP came up with the order...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Agitation broke out at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and its field offices on Wednesday, demanding arrest of its chairman for criminal offences and for harassing Dr Mohammad Yunus by abusing tax law.The NBR officials said its chairman Abu...
PABNA, Aug 07 (UNB): A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as a Sachin Biswas Saju,22, son of the late Bilat Biswas from Notun Rupur...
The European Union (EU) Heads of Mission in Dhaka has urgently appealed to all parties to exercise restraint, reject communal violence and uphold the fundamental human rights of all Bangladeshis, reports BSS.The European Union (EU) Heads of Mission in Dhaka...
The arson attack on Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Road No. 32 in Dhanmondi will remain a dark chapter in the history of Bangladesh, and those perpetrators will be punished some day, said Bangabir Kader Siddique, reports bdnews24.com.After Sheikh Hasina resigned...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has greeted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia who was 'freed' from a prison sentence for corruption following a mass movement that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government, reports bdnews24.com.Fakhrul went to Evercare Hospital at 11:30...
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