NCP's Akhtar receives death threat, files GD

RANGPUR, Feb 8 (UNB): Akhtar Hossain, member secretary of National Citizens' Party (NCP) and the 11-party alliance candidate for Rangpur-4 (Kaunia-Pirgachha) constituency, has received a death threat, according to a general diary (GD) filed with Pirgacha Police Station.The GD, filed...

Women leaders urge EC to cancel Jamaat chief Shafiqur's candidacy

A group of women leaders has demanded that the Election Commission revoke the candidacy of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman for his 'defamatory, hateful and misogynistic remarks against working women' made from his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, report...

Ganosanghati unveils election manifesto

Ganosanghati Andolon has unveiled its election manifesto, pledging reforms in sectors such as education, the economy, and public administration to rebuild the country and create a discrimination-free society, reports bdnews24.com.The party promises to ensure citizens' rights, dignity, and protection, safeguard...

DU Sada Dal urges voters to back patriotic party

Ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election, the Dhaka University (DU) Sada Dal, pro-BNP teachers' organisation, has urged citizens to vote for a patriotic party that upholds the spirit of the Liberation War and the July mass uprising,...

EC committed to free, fair, inclusive polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the commission is committed to delivering a free, fair and inclusive national election, scheduled for February 12.Keeping this in view, the Election Commission (EC) is addressing challenges such as misinformation...

BNP pledges to defend people's rights: Fakhrul

THAKURGAON, Feb 8 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that BNP will always protect the rights of all people, regardless of religion, especially that of women."I firmly believe that no one is a minority in this...

Treasury-bill yields ease on liquidity glut

Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) fell on Sunday as banks channelled excess liquidity into risk-free government securities amid subdued private sector credit demand ahead of the national polls.The cut-off yield, commonly referred to as the interest rate, on the 91-day...

All educational institutions to remain shut for five days

All educational institutions across the country will remain closed for five consecutive days from February 11 to 15 due to the 13th parliamentary elections, referendum, and the Maha Shivaratri holiday.According to a government decision, holidays have been declared on February...

Govt seeks UN support in Hadi murder probe

Bangladesh government seeks assistance of the United Nations in investigating the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a traumatic issue that incites sporadic mayhem. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh's permanent mission in Geneva formally approached the Office of...

Growing gap visible in EC's efforts to ensure fair polls: TIB

A growing gap is becoming visible in the efforts of the Election Commission (EC) and other stakeholders to create a free, fair, transparent, and level playing field, as well as to organise a peaceful election, according to a TIB study.In...

Aviation adviser defends role as Biman chief

Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has defended his appointment as chairman of the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, saying the move does not breach any laws and has precedent, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at a media briefing in Dhaka...

BNP, Jamaat vow deep reforms to boost revenue mobilisation

The major political parties have placed domestic revenue mobilisation at the centre of their respective economic agenda, setting specific targets to raise Bangladesh's tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio amid shrinking fiscal space.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has pledged to increase...

Housing loan rescheduling rules relaxed

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday issued revised guidelines for rescheduling housing loans, significantly easing previous time-bound restrictions to better support borrower repayment capacity.According to a BB circular, the central bank aims to facilitate regular installment payments by offering more flexible...

Govt orders crackdown on job doc forgery, fraud

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus directs urgent action against forgery and fake skill-training certificates as such practices are "damaging Bangladesh's reputation" on the international labour market.The direction was issued Sunday at a meeting of the governing board of the National...

Private sector growth slows in January

Private sector activity continued to expand in January, albeit at a slower pace, as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 53.9 from the previous month.The moderation signals sustained growth momentum, though at a more measured rate amid softer global...

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Workers carry ballot papers for Dhaka's 20 constituencies

Workers carry ballot papers for Dhaka's 20 constituencies from Willes Little Flower School and College to deliver them to the concerned assistant returning officers on Sunday. — FE Photo

BD to buy 25 Boeing aircraft, deal with US today

The interim government has announced plans to purchase 25 new aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, a deal aimed at consolidating the country's export market in the United States, Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Sunday,...

July-August movement to be completed thru Feb 12 polls

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday said the unfinished work of the July-August movement would be completed through the February 12 national elections.Addressing an election rally at the DIT Project playground in Dhaka's Badda area, he described the...

Tarique pledges 'safe Dhaka', 40 more playgrounds

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman promised on Sunday to build a "safe Dhaka" and add 40 playgrounds to the city if elected, reports bdnews24.com.He made the promises while speaking at a rally at the ECB Chattar in Mirpur under the Dhaka-17...

NCT lease to foreign operator put on hold

Signing a much-hyped container-terminal agreement with global ports operator DP World stalls because of current complications and time constraint for the interim government for imminent national election, officials said.They have indicated that negotiations will now be carried over to the...

Food prices push up Jan inflation to 8.58pc

Point-to-point inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 8.58 per cent in January, up 0.10 percentage points from 8.49 per cent in December, driven largely by a sharp rise in food prices, according to the latest Bangladesh...

Body formed to scrutinise report of Pay Commission

The government on Sunday formed a committee to scrutinise and submit recommendations on the reports of National Pay Commission, Judicial Service Pay Commission, and Armed Forces Pay Committee.Headed by Cabinet Division Secretary, the committee also consists of secretaries of Ministry...

Polls spur money flows into mkt heightening inflation fear

Election-centric money flows from and into the banking system surge as Bangladesh goes to the polls soon, with a domino effect on the economy.As the money market and public wallets fatten, a worrisome major macroeconomic parameter-inflation-takes in some new heat,...

BB to hold tight stance

Bangladesh Bank unveils its next monetary policy today (Monday), with officials indicating that the central bank will maintain its tight stance for another six months to rein in inflation and stabilise the exchange rate.The Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the...

Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache

NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters): A planned $600 billion artificial intelligence spending splurge by big tech firms in 2026 is adding to investor unease as they assess the implications for profitability as well as a potential existential threat to software...

European corporate outlook improves, but earnings overall expected to fall

The outlook for European corporate health has improved, the latest forecasts, based on LSEG I/B/E/S data, showed on Thursday, even as investors assessed a mixed bag of earnings in Europe and as world stocks extended a losing streak, reports Reuters.European...

SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 912TH EC MEETING

The 912th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held at the Corporate Head Office of the bank recently. The meeting was presided over by Md Sanaullah Shahid, Chairman of the Executive Committee....

JANATA BANK HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING

Janata Bank PLC held a business review meeting at its Dhaka North Divisional office on Saturday, with all area heads and branch heads present. Chairman of the bank Md Fazlur Rahman was present as the chief guest and Managing Director...

PUBALI BANK HOLDS RALLY TO PROMOTE CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS

Pubali Bank held a rally in the capital's Lalmatia to make people aware of cashless transaction system in Bangladesh. It also inaugurated Bangla QR code and organised a view-exchange meeting. Arif Hossain Khan, Bangladesh Bank spokesperson and executive director, was...