BNP Chairperson's Adviser Zainul Abdin Faroque speaking at a rally in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Thursday. Gonotontro Forum organised the programme to protest 'Awami League's conspiracy against the interim government'. — Focus Bangla
Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has called on its leaders, activists, supporters, and people of the country to celebrate the 78th birthday of Sheikh Hasina tomorrow (Saturday) in a befitting manner, reports UNB.In a statement shared on the party's verified Facebook...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Agriculture and Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) has said farmers are the cornerstone of the country's food security and agricultural success."Yet they remain underappreciated. We must change this. Farmers need to be properly appreciated," he...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir said the people of the country can now speak freely, which was impossible during the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina's regime.The immediate-past Awami League (AL) government created a terrifying atmosphere to...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to...
Students returning from schools to home in Old Dhaka amid downpour that caused inconvenience to the city dwellers on Thursday. — FE Photo
Three people have died of dengue while 829 more patients have been hospitalised with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease across the country in the past 24 hours, bdnews24.com.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), said as many as 363 were hospitalised...
A boy has died and two others, including the boy's mother, have been injured after the car of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) crashed into a motorcycle in Cox's Bazar's Ramu, bdnews24.com.The incident occurred in the Kaimmyarghona area of South Mithachari...
Comilla University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Haider Ali handing over a cheque to the parents of Abdul Kaiyum, a student of the university who sacrificed his life during the recent mass uprising, after a memorial and prayer session on the campus...
The Department of Pharmacy (DoP), East West University (EWU), organised a rally to celebrate the World Pharmacists Day on the campus on Wednesday. EWU Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, and DoP Chairperson Professor Md....
Sweden is providing USD 1.85 million (Tk 22.2 crore), of vital humanitarian assistance through Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Islamic Relief, Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Action Against Hunger (AAH) to communities affected by the floods in eastern Bangladesh, reports UNB.The...
Two cases have been filed over the murder of army official Lt Tanzim Sarwar Nirjan, who was stabbed to death by robbers in Cox's Bazar's Chakaria, reports bdnews24.com.A total of 25 suspects are accused in the two cases. Of them,...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
No matter what changes have taken place inside Bangladesh, China's commitment to advancing bilateral relations and trade remains unshaken, says Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen. "China sincerely hopes that under the leadership of the interim government, Bangladesh will carry out state...
Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman met the family members of the slain Lieutenant Tanjim Sarwar at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday. — PID
Chief Advisor (CA) Muhammad Yunus says the interim government is committed to upholding human rights and freedom of speech in Bangladesh, reports bdnews24.com.His remarks came during a meeting with senior officials of several top human rights groups in New York...
The World Bank has assured the government of its support to the National Board of Revenue, or NBR, in boosting the capacity of its officials through training and assisting efforts to recover laundered funds from abroad, reports bdnews24.com.Since countries like...
Speakers at a seminar on Thursday said that negligence in local gas exploration and focus on importing LNG have created the current energy crisis for which the country has been experiencing huge load shedding despite overcapacity in power generation, reports...
The government has planned a series of programmes to mark World Tourism Day, which falls today (Friday).Nasreen Jahan, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, shared the details at a press conference held on Thursday, reports UNB."Bangladesh, like...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Incessant rain triggered waterlogging and gridlocks in different parts of the capital on Thursday, disrupting normal life of its residents, especially office-goers and students.The city dwellers faced immense sufferings due to the heavy downpour since the morning.The waterlogging led to...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
A short-term development strategy would be crafted for Bangladesh to bring a better economic outcome within the next one year or two, chief of the taskforce Dr KAS Murshid has said."First, we'll identify current leakages. Then we'll devise a sustainable...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Since the launch of its upgraded system, more than 34,000 individuals have successfully submitted their income tax returns online.The NBR has congratulated these early filers and urged the taxpayers to make use of the system and file their returns on...
NEW YORK, Sept 26 (UNB): Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be extradited and brought to justice if she committed crimes."Why shouldn't be? If she committed crimes, she should be extradited and brought...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
The inter-bank call money rate increased for the last two consecutive days following the policy rate hike by the central bank on Tuesday.The weighted average rate (WAR) of call money rose to 9.55 per cent on Thursday from 9.53 per...
Amid criticism for his political career and off-form, former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his retirement from Tests and T20 Internationals, reports UNB.This somewhat shocking announcement came when the Bangladesh team was gearing up for the second...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Beijing encourages greater cooperation and partnership between companies of Bangladesh and China, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi apprised the head of Bangladesh's interim government.He also said China wants to invest in solar panels in Bangladesh and deepen trade and economic...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Commercial banks' borrowing from the central bank made a significant rise by the end of June last with the outstanding figure having soared by Tk 370 billion in just three months from March-end period, banking on government need for deficit...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
A dozen out of 20 surveyed global apparel buyers have not shifted their work orders from Bangladesh despite the unrest in the country amid student-mass uprising.The brands are Adidas, ASDA, C&A, H&M, Inditex, Marks & Spencer, Next, Puma, PVH Corp,...
FE REPORT | 2024-09-27 00:00:00
Another dollop of US$3.5 billion will come from the World Bank to provide fund support to Bangladesh interim government's comprehensive reform initiatives.President of the World Bank Ajay Banga announced the support during a meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad...
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