MUMBAI, India, April 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said.Two-time Grammy nominee Bhosle breathed her last at the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The newly introduced Fuel Pass app, which aims to reduce fuel-supply volatility, stumbled just after its trial. Trust Filling Station in the capital's Tejgaon is one of the two facilities where the system was trialled. Customers thronging it on Sunday...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
Policymakers, economists and development partners have warned of a persistent gap between policy formulation and execution as Bangladesh prepares for its transition from Least-Developed Country (LDC) status.The concerns emerged at a knowledge-dissemination event titled "Bangladesh's Economic Transition: Trade, Competitiveness, and...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman said on Sunday that 16 out of 133 ordinances issued during the interim government period have not yet been placed before Parliament as they require "further scrutiny", pushing back against criticism that...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said edible-oil prices will not be increased for now.He made the remarks after a meeting on the country's edible-oil supply held at the Secretariat in the capital.Earlier on April 9, the Bangladesh Vegetable...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The government is set to launch distribution of 'Farmer Card' on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla Calendar, aiming to ensure financial inclusion and improve the socio-economic condition of farmers.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally launch the pre-pilot programme...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said the Armed Forces do not belong to any particular individual, family or political party, stressing that loyalty to the Constitution and unwavering public trust must remain the foundation of their duty.Addressing a Darbar...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
A much-hyped regulatory move for licensing digital banks gets caught up in limbo again, to the frustration of aspirants who literally shut their preparation amid an inordinate delay. Sources at Bangladesh Bank (BB) have said the central bank is still...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, Md. Omar Faruk Khan, has been sent on a 49-day leave -- double the 24 days he had applied for -- sparking widespread speculation within the Shariah-based bank.The decision was taken at...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The merger of five troubled Islamic banks gets into quagmire with the latest insertions in the newly-enacted Bank Resolution Act that allow former shareholders to regain conditional control over the banks.Officials at Bangladesh Bank (BB) and some economists air concern...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The prime minister's adviser for finance and planning ministries, Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, has said the government is moving towards digital transformation to build a transparent and inclusive economy."We are working on introducing a 'one citizen, one card, one...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
A total of 10 children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours between 8:00am Saturday and 8:00am Sunday, health authorities said.With the latest fatalities, the number of confirmed deaths has remained unchanged at 28 since March 15,...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
Now the price of furnace oil is hiked, by Tk 24.59 per litre or 35 per cent to Tk 94.69 from Tk 70.10 a litre, with effect from midnight Sunday."The adjustment was made under Sections 34(4) and 34(6) of the...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The government is preparing a set of sweeping measures in the upcoming national budget to expand the VAT net and improve compliance across the business sector.Policymakers aim to bring more enterprises, particularly those in the informal economy, under the tax...
US Vice President JD Vance (L) talks to Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir (R) and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar (C) before boarding Air Force Two...
Saudi Arabia has restored full oil pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline to about seven million barrels per day, it said on Sunday, days after providing an assessment of damage on its energy sector from attacks during the Iran conflict.The...
Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) has donated 20 sewing machines to trainees from underprivileged communities at Dhaka Ahsania Mission as part of its CSR initiatives. The support aims to enhance the skills of women and youth, enabling them to...
Rupali Bank PLC has been recognised as one of the top 10 banks for remittance collection at the inaugural ceremony of the 'World Conference Series 2026' organised by the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) at a city hotel on Sunday....
A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at Islami Bank Tower on Sunday. Prof Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive...
The inaugural ceremony of the 'World Conference Series 2026' organised by the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) was held at a city hotel on Sunday. At the event, awards were presented to the top 10 banks for foreign remittance collection....
Prime Bank has entered into a strategic agreement with Samuda Group to provide comprehensive cash management solutions tailored to the organisation's operational needs. The agreement was recently signed at the bank's corporate office in Gulshan. Samuda Group will utilise Prime...
AB Bank celebrated its 44th founding anniversary on Sunday. A flag hoisting ceremony and a special programme were held at the bank's head office as all 104 branches and 64 sub-branches of the bank observed the occasion. Chairman Kaiser A....
Pubali Bank was awarded `Gold Award for Branding' by the Centre for Non Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) for outstanding contribution to collection remittance. The Centre for NRB organised 'Branding Bangladesh' ceremony at a hotel in the city. Pubali Bank Managing Director...
The BNP government is "sincere" about dismantling the labour recruitment "syndicates" to ensure low-cost manpower export to Malaysia, Mahdi Amin, the prime minister's advisor on overseas employment, has said, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at the Secretariat on his recent visit to Kuala...
Khandaker Sakib Ahmed was unanimously elected as chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities in its 92nd meeting held on Wednesday last week. In the same meeting, Mohiuddin Ahmed was reelected and Md. Jafar Sadeq elected as vice-chairmen, according to a...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
Walton Hi-Tech Industries has scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) later this month to seek shareholder approval for its proposed merger with Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd, in line with directives from the High Court.Referring to its earlier disclosure on the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday held a prize-giving ceremony following a competition on video content creation on financial literacy.BSEC Chairman Khondkar Rashed Maqsood presided over the event, while Commissioner Farzana Lalarukh delivered the welcome address. Commissioners,...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-04-13 00:00:00
The completion of BEXIMCO's 30 MW Korotoa Solar Plant has become uncertain due to a funding shortfall, as the central bank and investors have shown reluctance to extend support to the sukuk-issuing company.BEXIMCO raised Tk 30 billion by issuing sukuk...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and MetLife Bangladesh have jointly recognised outstanding bancassurance performers at the "Bancassurance Champions Night", celebrating the achievements of top-performing executives of the bank. Standard Chartered Bangladesh has been MetLife's bancassurance partner since 2024. Senior leadership from both...
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