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...
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
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