Disheartened buyers run after a TCB truck, which leaves a Kazla sales point at Jatrabari because of disorganisation due to overcrowding, in a desperate bid to buy fair-price products on Saturday. —FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Smaller and medium industries in Bangladesh are becoming weaker as their production has steadily been down over the years, painting a grim picture of employment generation, according to officials.The manufacturing growth in cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) had...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
With Bangladeshis spending over USD 4 billion in healthcare tourism every year, experts at a seminar have opined that it is essential for producing world class doctors and establishing equally top-notch medical facilities in the country to save a significant...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Producer prices in Bangladesh rose significantly under the impact of tightening monetary policies and restrictions on imports, with an adverse domino effect on the economy.The Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks the prices businesses receive for goods and services, increased...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Energy business is opening up for crisis resolution, the adviser concerned said as businesses Saturday urged the interim government to ensure reliable quality gas supply to industries forthwith for uninterrupted manufacturing operations.They lamented that industrial growth had either stagnated or...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Nov 23: Police have arrested a Jubo League (JL) leader on charge of opening fire on protesters during the July-August anti-discrimination student-mass movement in Chattogram.Identified as Touhidul Islam, the Jubo League leader was arrested in a police operation in...
JHALKATHI, Nov 23 (BSS): Former Awami League (AL) lawmaker Barrister M Shahjahan Omar, Bir Uttam has been sued under the Explosive Substances Act.Advocate Talukder Abul Kalam Azad, president of Rajapur Upazila BNP filed the case with Rajapur thana on Friday...
A recent nationwide survey conducted by VOA Bangla reveals that 61.1 per cent of Bangladeshis believe the next general election should be held within a year, reports UNB.But, a larger segment of the population (65.9 per cent) advocates for completing...
A special committee consisting of eminent personalities has begun working to examine the nature and form of political activities on the Dhaka University campus, reports.The first meeting of the committee was held at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Hall...
MANIKGANJ, Nov. 23 (BSS): Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e- Islami Prof Mia Golam Parwar has said the next general election should be held at logical time after necessary reforms."Fascism ended and the mass people of the country achieved their independence...
The newly-appointed chief election commissioner (CEC) and four other election commissioners(ECs) will take oath today (Sunday), reports BSS."The oath taking ceremony of the newly-appointed chief election commissioner and other election commissioners will be held at the Supreme Court Judges' Lounge...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressing the biennial council of the party's Chuadanga district unit with virtual attendance of its acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday- FE Photo
BENAPOLE, Nov 22 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said sustainable reforms cannot be achieved overnight, urging patience as the country navigates a transitional phase. The BNP leader came up with the remarks while speaking at a...
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Saturday at 31.2 degrees Celsius in Cox's Bazar while...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
A fire broke out at the basement of Manosi Plaza in the capital's Farmgate area on Saturday. However, there was no report of casualties. Rozina Akter, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defense control room, told the FE that...
A total of 575 people lost their lives in transport accidents across the country in October, a report of Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association said, reports bdnews24.com.The month saw a total of 534 accidents, which also left 875 others injured.Half of...
Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Hafiz, special assistant to chief adviser of the interim government, speaking at a national dialogue on 'Working Towards a National Consensus on the Rohingya Policy of Bangladesh' at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
The World Bank on Saturday launched a wall arts exhibition based on graffiti created by students and youths during the July-August uprising, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and inclusive Bangladesh.Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
An investment of up to US$ 45.2 billion is needed to transition to green and clean energy, according to the studies of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).The studies explore three investment scenarios based on least-cost approaches to...
NORTH SOUND, Antigua, Nov 23 (AP): Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell agonizingly short of maiden centuries as the West Indies rallied from 25-2 to reach 250-5 against Bangladesh on the first day Friday of the first test.Louis was out...
RANGAMATI, Nov 23 (UNB): Three football stars from the Chittagong Hill Tracts-Rupna Chakma, Ritu Porna Chakma, and Monika Chakma-were accorded a vibrant public reception on Saturday in Rangamati for their contribution to Bangladesh's Women's SAFF Championship victory.The event took place...
PERTH, Australia, Nov 23 (AFP): Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built an ominous 218-run lead over Australia to take a stranglehold on the opening Test in Perth.A determined and...
Opener Naim Sheikh hit his career-best 153 not out as Dhaka Metro put them on top over Rangpur Division on Day 1 of the National Cricket League's (NCL) sixth round at Cox's Bazar Academy Ground in Cox's Bazar on Saturday,...
Players of Bangladesh Women's cricket team at a training session at Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium in the city on Saturday ahead of their upcoming Ireland series beginning on November 27- BCB
MUNICH, Nov 23 (AP): Harry Kane is the quickest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga after scoring a hat trick on his 43rd appearance on Friday.Kane's three goals - including two penalties - gave Bayern a 3-0 win...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the launch of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 edition on Saturday, aiming to provide a platform for local cricketers to prove their talent and prepare for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), reports...
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Nov, 23 (UNB): Farmers in Chapainawabganj are celebrating a bumper yield of Aman paddy this season, coupled with favourable prices, thanks to supportive weather conditions and effective farming practices.The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) had set a target of...
KUSHTIA, Nov 23 (UNB): Police took a 32-year-old man into custody after he allegedly fatally hit his cousin brother with a stick at Sonaikundi Laskar Para in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia district on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Apel Laskar,...
KURIGRAM, Nov 23 (UNB): Normal life is being disrupted across the northern district of Kurigram due to fog and dropping temperature with the approach of winter.Farmers, labourers and daily wage earners have been hard hit as they need to go...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
PABNA, Nov 23: The school built for the visually impaired children nearly seven years ago in Atgharia of the district has remained uncared for due to lack of manpower.The two-storey school building was constructed adjacent to Atgharia Government High School...
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