NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters): US Treasury yields advanced on Friday after data showed the world's largest economy created a lot more jobs in March than expected, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for longer...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-04 00:00:00
Stocks extended their losing streak this week as persistent global geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment, triggering sustained sell-offs and heightened uncertainty in the market.Market participants said equities have faced significant pressure since the Iran-Israel conflict erupted on...
Portugal will complete their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on June 10, the Portuguese Football Federation said, reports Reuters.The federation did not announce a venue for the warm-up game but Portuguese media said on Friday it would...
Manager Arne Slot hailed the impact Mohamed Salah has had on Liverpool during his nine years at the club, and is hoping the Egyptian forward will win two more trophies with them before leaving, reports Reuters.Salah, who has scored 255...
MADRID, April 3 (AFP): Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Friday that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist, despite Islamophobic chanting during a national team match this week.Sections of the crowd at Spain's friendly against Egypt on Tuesday...
Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea's next two games after he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior, reports BBC.After Chelsea's exit from the Champions League last month, Fernandez told...
Bangladesh Hockey Team suffered a 3-2 goals defeat to Sri Lanka in their second Pool B match of the Men's Asian Games Qualifier held in Bangkok, Thailand today (Friday), reports BSS.In the proceeding, Ashraful Islam and Aminul Islam scored one...
After a frustrating defeat against Thailand, Bangladesh take on China in their second group match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup scheduled to be held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand today (Saturday), reports BSS.Private satellite channel T-sports will...
Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy is nursing his tennis-elbow injury as he prepares for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand at home, scheduled from April 17, reports cricbuzz.The Bangladesh Cricket Board's medical department is confident that he will be available...
Are we moving toward a decision that could ultimately damage the education system of Bangladesh by promoting device addiction in the name of online classes? Instead of focusing only on schools, colleges, and madrashas in divisional or district cities, we...
The number of bridges over the canal in Banasree and Aftabnagar is clearly inadequate for the growing population of these areas. Every day, a large number of residents need to cross from one side to the other. However, due to...
Tanim Asjad | 2026-04-04 00:00:00
To show its eagerness to improve the state of affairs of country's education sector, the new government has moved quickly to revise a few key aspects. Scrapping the lottery system followed so far for admission in primary and secondary schools...
Muhammed Showaib | 2026-04-04 00:00:00
As the National Board of Revenue embarks on its customary round of pre-budget consultations with business associations, economists, journalists and other stakeholders ahead of the upcoming national budget, the fiscal pressures bearing down on the government appear to be among...
The economy that the incumbent BNP government has inherited from the past bears the legacy of rampant corruption and politicization that distorted all vital state institutions. The tax authority, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), was no exception. Small wonder...
M Fazlur Rahman | 2026-04-04 00:00:00
For Bangladesh, an economy with nearly 200 million people but limited land and natural resources, the central bank's role is particularly critical. Economic growth, employment, social stability, and protection of national savings depend heavily on the strength and credibility of...
Mohammad Kabir Hassan and Zobayer Ahmed | 2026-04-04 00:00:00
The economic future of any developing nation depends on broadening its financial base beyond bank-dominated, debt-driven growth. In a welcome signal of strategic intent, Professor Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs and Planning,...
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed Tk 26.1 million (2.61 lakh) in fines and sentenced 51 individuals to various terms in jail during the 2nd day of the special drive to reclaim the sidewalks of roads and footpaths on Thursday, reports...
A Dhaka court has set April 19 for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on its further investigation into the sensational murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the...
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid on Thursday drew attention at the Bangladesh Secretariat by demonstrating a simple yet symbolic act of discipline, sending a strong message about following rules, reports BSS. "Upon arriving at the ministry,...
A total of 445 shelters have been identified in the two city corporations of Dhaka to address potential earthquake emergencies, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Thursday. A total of 445 shelters have been designated in...
Two assistant attorneys general (AGs) have resigned in the middle of their performance evaluation process, reports bdnews24.com.Advocates Ahmad Musanna Chowdhury and Md Muzahedul Islam tendered their resignations to the President on Thursday, said Md Nasir Uddin, administrative officer of the...
Four special assistants to the Prime Minister have been appointed, report agencies.Tanvir Gani will serve as Special Assistant on Investment and Capital Markets, and Bijon Kanti Sarker has been appointed Special Assistant on Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Ethnic Affairs.A notification...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
A Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party coalition announces staging street protests tomorrow (Saturday) in the capital to press for implementation of the July Charter, having failed to get their demand through parliament.Assistant Secretary-General of Jamaat Hamidur Rahman Azad, after a meeting of the...
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has expressed Bangladesh's firm solidarity with the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman amid the ongoing conflict, report agencies.He conveyed this message in a letter addressed to UAE President Sheikh...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Weather may...
BRAC University hosted a lecture by Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre -- renowned for projects such as the Lamborghini Museum and the AC Milan headquarters -- on its campus on Tuesday, according to a statement.Novembre founded Novembre Studio in...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
A total of 298 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in 373 road accidents across the country in 15 days, from March 14 to 28, during the Eid-ul-Fitr trips, reveals a report of a private organisation advocating for road...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reported a significant recovery in the Net Open Position (NOP) and a stabilization of market liquidity (Net FX Holding) within the country's banking sector, reports BSS.According to the central bank's latest data, the banking sector...
The government has instructed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure the availability of diesel for farmers across the country, reports BSS.Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Monir Hossain Chowdhury disclosed this at a press conference at...
Leaders of the Hindu community paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman at his office at secretariat on Thursday, reports UNB."Leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mohanagar Sarbojaneen Puja Committee met the PM and discussed various...
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