FE REPORT | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
Despite the Awami League's official decision not to contest the national election, the party continues to exert influence on the political landscape through indirect participation and disruptive activities, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).Speaking amid ongoing debate over the inclusivity...
Makeshift shops on Mirpur Road in Dhaka remain closed as many city-dwellers left the capital for their villages on Tuesday ahead of the February 12 national election following the government-announced holidays for today and tomorrow. — FE Photo
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, Hotel Sarina Dhaka has recently hosted an exclusive pre-Ramadan iftar & dinner food tasting ceremony at Summerfields Restaurant, offering an early preview of its Ramadan dining experience.The event showcased Sarina's specially curated iftar...
Clearing massive outstanding dues owed to foreign energy suppliers has been the biggest achievement of the interim government, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said on Tuesday, marking his last working day in office, reports UNB.Speaking...
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Project 2morrow Software Ltd to strengthen inclusive financing initiatives and enhance customer onboarding through advanced digital financial systems.The strategic partnership aims to integrate innovative financial advisory services and...
As part of its CSR initiatives, NCC Bank has extended support to the "SeaSafe Lifeguard" programme operated by the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) in Cox's Bazar sea beach, aiming to address drowning-related public health risks and...
All banks and stock markets in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days starting today (Wednesday) due to the national election and the referendum.To facilitate voter participation and ensure smooth security arrangements, the government has declared a two-day public...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Feb 10: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) marked a historic milestone in the nation's maritime and logistics sector by officially inaugurating the Port Single Window (CPA SKY) on Tuesday.This cutting-edge digital platform signifies a definitive shift towards a paperless...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
PRAN-RFL Group is set to enter the motorcycle industry with an investment of Tk 5.0 billion in Habiganj, where it will establish a new factory expected to create around 5,000 jobs and boost the local economy.Giving priority to the young...
Foreign outflows from Asian stocks rose sharply in the first week of February as South Korea and Taiwan came under pressure from a global selloff in high-growth technology shares on concerns over the hefty AI-related capital spending, reports Reuters.Foreign investors...
Standard Chartered's shares tumbled on Tuesday after the lender said its Chief Financial Officer Diego De Giorgi had left the bank, reports Reuters.The bank's London shares fell 4.1 per cent at the market open while its Hong Kong-listed stock dropped...
A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at Islami Bank Tower on Tuesday. Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive committee,...
Southeast Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with North Bengal International University (NBIU), Rajshahi, at the bank's head office in Dhaka to introduce its education management system, "SoutheastEduFin." This advanced system is designed to simplify tuition fee collection,...
Prime Bank inked a deal with LifePlus Bangladesh, a sister concern of Labaid Group, to expand digital healthcare access for Prime Bank customers through an integrated digital platform. The agreement signing ceremony was held recently at Prime Aspire, Gulshan Avenue,...
BRAC Bank has relocated its Motijheel branch to spacious new premises with more amenities to provide the "best-in-class" services to its customers. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director & CEO, BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the branch at Rupayan Red Crescent...
IPDC Finance PLC held two capacity development training sessions in Bogura and Rangpur recently under its flagship women empowerment platform, IPDC Joyee, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening women-led enterprises across the country.Organised as part of the IPDC Joyee "Access to...
Snehashish Barua has been appointed as an independent director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), reports BSS.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) approved his appointment on Monday, said a press release on Tuesday.Barua is the founding partner of Snehashish...
M. Latif Hasan joined United Commercial Bank (UCB) as deputy managing director (DMD) and head of structured corporate, according to a press release.Prior to joining UCB, Mr. Hasan served as head of corporate banking at Habib Bank (HBL), Bangladesh. With...
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a reciprocal tariff agreement between Bangladesh and the United States, describing it as a positive development for the country's export-oriented apparel sector, reports BSS.The agreement was...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
City Insurance posted a 10.53 per cent year-on-year increase in profit to Tk 231.76 million in 2025.Its earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 3.40 last year from Tk 3.08 in the previous year.The company reported generating a higher volume...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
The central bank's continued tight monetary policy stance for the second half of FY26 is expected to benefit listed companies with cash surpluses, as they are likely to keep earning higher interest income.Equity market participation may improve gradually, as declining...
TOKYO, Feb 10 (AFP): The number of women in Japan's powerful lower house has fallen after snap elections, results showed Tuesday, dealing a blow to already underrepresented women in male-dominated Japanese politics.Sanae Takaichi tightened her grip on power on Sunday,...
JERUSALEM, Feb 10 (AFP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said he would prioritise discussions on negotiations with Iran when he meets with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week."On this trip we will discuss a range of...
PARIS, Feb 10 (AFP): The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.The Northern Hemisphere was hit by severe cold waves in the...
DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters): A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader discussed ways to reach a "balanced and just" agreement with the United States during talks in Oman on Tuesday, as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at...
CAIRO, Feb 10 (Reuters): Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed five Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, health officials said, the latest violence to undermine a four-month-old, U.S.-brokered truce in the enclave.In Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza, an airstrike killed two people...
PARIS, Feb 10 (BBC): French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to assert itself on the world stage, saying it is time to start acting like a "power". In the face of growing threats from China, Russia and now the...
PABNA, Feb 10 (UNB): Four people were killed and 25 others were injured in a head-on-collision between two buses on Pabna-Dhaka highway in Santhia upazila of Pabna district on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Kamal Hossain, 41, bus driver of...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-02-11 00:00:00
Printing presses across the country have been facing a huge loss on seasonal income due to the ban on posters and restrictions on other campaigning materials ahead of election.The 13th National Parliamentary Election is set to be held on February...
In the present context of Bangladesh, the abuse of domestic child workers has become a horrifying social problem. In their struggle to support their families, many parents send their children to work as domestic helps in urban households. Behind the...
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