TEHRAN, Feb 15 (Reuters): Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the US that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.Iran...
Alphabet Inc's global bond sale this week underscored the high level of investor demand for the major AI hyperscalers, but raised concerns about the debt's lack of protections for existing and future bondholders, reports Reuters.Google parent Alphabet raised $31.51 billion...
Several companies have downsized or postponed their US initial public offerings in 2026, as market volatility, valuation scrutiny and weak peer performance weighed on the new listings pipeline, reports Reuters.Goldman Sachs analysts said earlier this month that they expect the...
Britain's FTSE 100 locked in a third straight week of gains on Friday, as corporate takeovers and expectations of monetary policy easing helped counter global concerns about AI's disruptive potential on a swathe of industries, reports Reuters.The blue?chip FTSE 100...
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): US stock investors will be on guard next week for further volatility induced by fears of artificial intelligence disruption as they also assess the durability of a rotation beneath the market's surface, along with upcoming...
Elon Musk's SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure in its planned IPO this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter, reports Reuters.The space firm, which acquired Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI, is planning a blockbuster...
BRAC Bank has inaugurated a new sub-branch at Monipuri Para in Dhaka, taking the bank's total number of sub-branches to 116. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the sub-branch at JDPC Bhaban, 145,...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) recently signed an agreement with T.K. Group at a ceremony at the bank's corporate head office in Gulshan, Dhaka to provide the latter with cash management services. Under this arrangement, T.K. Group will be able to...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
Cloths “R” Us Ltd, a Dhaka-based sustainable apparel manufacturer, on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fitfamz and Guardian Life Insurance Limited to provide comprehensive healthcare benefits for its employees.Under the agreement, employees of Cloths “R” Us Ltd...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
Seasoned banker Hassan O. Rashid has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Prime Bank PLC and plans to join Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) as its top executive, subject to regulatory clearance.The move marks a return to EBL for Mr Rashid,...
BABUL BARMAN | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
Meghna Pet Industries' existence has long been reduced to a name on paper. It has been out of business for more than 23 years, has failed to declare dividends for years, and has not held annual general meetings for more...
Sheltech (Pvt) Limited has opened a new sales office at the Trade Intercontinental (Level 08), Sheltech Experience Centre at Gulshan Link Road in the city recently. The event was graced by senior management personnel from Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd, along with...
The Annual Conference-2026 of Rupali Insurance Company Limited was held at the Imperial Convention Centre in the city recently. Rupali Insurance Company Chairman Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan, Directors Quazi Moniruzzaman, M Jinnat Ali Mian and Shafia Sobhan Chowdhury, Adviser PK Roy,...
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): Restaurant Brands, reported fourth-quarter sales above estimates on the back of strong performance at Burger King International, but high costs and muted spending in the US took shares down nearly 6 per cent on Thursday.Fast-food...
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.US District Judge Michael Truncale rejected...
RIYADH, Feb 15 (Arab News): Passenger traffic through airports in Oman increased by 2.8 per cent in 2025, reaching 14.9 million travelers by the end of December, up from 14.5 million passengers a year earlier, according to data released by...
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters): France consumed a record number of eggs in 2025, driven by their affordability amid economic uncertainty, and the trend is set to continue, prompting producers to build more hen houses, the French egg industry group said...
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (AFP): In rural Virginia, dozens of young cows belonging to Chris Stem graze by a frozen pond. He is living his childhood dream of being a farmer-but reality is starting to bite.Despite soaring beef prices as the...
Md. Abul Hashem, Managing Director and CEO of Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated the new premises of Kalabagan Branch, Dhaka at Green Landmark Tower on Mirpur Road on Sunday. Maksudul Hasan, Additional Managing Director, Md. Rezaul Karim, Deputy Managing Director, Md....
A two-day training course on "Connect, Influence, Grow: Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Excellence" has begun at the Training Institute of Al-Arafah Islami Bank. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the training workshop as the...
The 93rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Sunday. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of the Board of Directors, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha, Salahuddin Alamgir, Mostafa Kamal,...
HANOI, Vietnam, Feb 15 (AFP): Vietnam has granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said.The radio frequency regulator said local unit Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially...
As Bangladesh prepares for the formation of a new government following the 13th national election, expectations are running high among depositors, investors and job seekers seeking relief from prolonged financial strain, reports UNB.The BNP-led alliance is set to assume office...
Through a number of forward-looking measures, Prime Bank PLC remains committed to building a banking ecosystem to empower visually impaired and differently-abled customers and include them in formal financial system, says M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director, Prime Bank...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is expected to start selling some key essential commodities at subsidised prices in nine metropolitan areas from tomorrow, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.The products will be sold from TCB trucks. Edible oil,...
Obtaining a driving licence has become more than a formality, it is essential for personal independence, employment, and daily life. Yet, this vital service has increasingly become a source of frustration and hardship for ordinary citizens. Procedural complexities, unnecessary travel,...
The national election has concluded and a new government is set to assume responsibility on the strength of people's mandate. Yet history reminds us that an election is not a destination; it is merely the beginning. The challenges facing the...
Neil Ray | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
When out of 85 women contestants only seven are elected in the just concluded parliamentary polls, the message it gives is not at all savoury. Of the seven, six are from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the rest one...
Bangladesh has been in the grip of persistently high inflation for years with consequent severe hardship for low- and middle-income families. Although the interim government managed to bring the inflation rate down to an average 8.9 per cent in 2025...
M G Quibria | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
The cloak of secrecy has finally been lifted. The non-disclosure agreement that kept the Bangladesh-US "reciprocal tariff" deal hidden from public scrutiny has been pulled back, and Bangladeshis can now see what was negotiated in their name. On first reading,...
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