South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing the curtains down on a seven-and-a-half year career, according to Cricbuzz. The 37-year-old said he will continue to play for his domestic...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to hold a crucial meeting today (Saturday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city.Several key issues are expected to dominate the meeting, which will be led by president Aminul Islam Bulbul,...
Bangladesh hockey team got off to a winning start in the Men's Asian Games Qualifier beating Chinese Taipei by 4-3 goals in their opening pool B match held in Bangkok, Thailand, reports BSS.In the proceeding, Ashraful Islam scored a brace...
Bangladesh take on India in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026, scheduled to be held at the National Football Stadium in the capital, Malé, Maldives, today (Friday), reports BSS.The match will kick off at 9 pm Bangladesh time.Earlier,...
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters): Oil prices climbed nearly 7 per cent on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, stoking fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supply.Brent crude futures were up $8.34, or 8.2...
Gold prices dropped sharply on Thursday, pulling back from two-week highs, as oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump vowed continued attacks on Iran, fuelling inflation concerns and reducing US rate-cut bets, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 3 per...
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry of Industries on Thursday to establish a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at...
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat on Thursday voiced optimism that the deal on Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's third terminal will be finalised at a high-level meeting today, saying key financial gaps have been clarified and...
First Security Islami Bank PLC under Sammilito Islami Bank PLC began a month-long campaign, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) Campaign-2026, on Wednesday. Md. Sawkatul Alam, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC and Executive Director of Bangladesh...
NRBC Bank PLC has celebrated its 13 years of its journey at a ceremony held at the bank's head office on Thursday. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, Chairman of NRBC Bank, was present as the chief guest. The event organised under...
Countries like Bangladesh can achieve faster, cheaper, and more secure development by bypassing fossil fuels and accelerating toward solar, batteries, and electrification, according to a new analysis by Ember in partnership with the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers.The...
Standard Chartered Foundation (the Foundation) announces Nalini Tarakeshwar as Global Head, Standard Chartered Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy.The appointment was made as the Foundation scales its ambition to facilitate access to quality jobs and opportunities for young people in response to...
Guardian Life Insurance Limited, in collaboration with Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), organised a claim settlement ceremony under its life insurance coverage for loan beneficiaries.Under this arrangement, members who take loans from FIVDB are automatically covered under life insurance...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 02: The election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the country's oldest trade organisation, scheduled for April 4, has been postponed again, leaving the body without elected leadership since the July uprising 2024.The decision was...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made it mandatory for all banks and payment service providers to adopt a single, interoperable QR code system -- 'Bangla QR' -- across all merchant points by June 30, in a major push to streamline and...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Improved Chinese technologies coupled with recent energy supply disruption have given an impetus to Bangladesh's electric bike sector, with manufacturers offering durable batteries at competitive prices.The sector insiders say the electric two-wheeler is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by affordability, convenience,...
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters): Indonesia has completed key stock market reforms ahead of a self-imposed deadline linked to MSCI's May index review, a senior official said on Thursday, following mass equity selloffs triggered by an MSCI warning earlier this year.The...
Major Gulf stock markets fell in early trading on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the US would continue its attacks on Iran, without specifying when the war would end, reports Reuters.In a prime-time address late Wednesday, Trump said the...
LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters): Oil prices surged and global equity and bond markets recoiled again on Thursday after US President Donald Trump dashed hopes of a swift resolution to the Middle East war.Brent crude jumped more than 7 per cent...
Bengal Islami Life Insurance Limited and Unico Hospital PLC has signed a corporate agreement to provide healthcare services to Health Takaful customers. M. M. Monirul Alam, Chief Executive Officer of Bengal Islami Life, and Ardra Kurien, Chief Executive Officer of...
The 916th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held at its Corporate Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Executive Committee Chairman Md Sanaullah Shahid. The members...
The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries, reports Reuters.Below is a list of some of the companies reacting to the crisis by...
City Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate climate finance in Bangladesh, with a strategic focus on developing the country's emerging green and thematic bond market. The MoU was signed...
Meghna Bank reached the milestone of Tk100 billion in deposits at the end of the first quarter of 2026. A ceremony was held at the bank's head office to mark this achievement. The bank's senior management team led by Syed...
As part of Modhumoti Bank's ongoing effort to ensure depositors' funds safety and provide diverse benefits, the bank has recently launched "Deposit Power Drive 2026" campaign. Md. Shafiul Azam, managing director & CEO of the bank, formally inaugurated the campaign...
US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age has sharply raised stakes in a war now in its fifth week and crushed investors' hopes for a swift end to a conflict that is squeezing oil...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Stocks ended lower on Thursday as many investors remained on the sidelines.The DSE's prime index decreased by 53.05 points, closing at 5,219.74.The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, lost 21.29 points to 1,980.36, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant...
BABUL BARMAN | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Despite facing liquidation, the shares of scam-hit non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have surged sharply on the stock exchanges over the past three months.The five listed NBFIs-FAS Finance, Premier Leasing, Fareast Finance, People's Leasing, and International Leasing-have seen their share prices...
University life in Bangladesh is a major transition. For many students, this is the first time they manage or earn their own money. However, instead of making choices based on their budget, some develop a tendency to spend in ways...
The Education Ministry's decision to scrap the lottery system in school admissions has sparked widespread debate. The rationale behind revising this non-academic procedure is to establish a meritocratic academic landscape and to restore the prestige of reputed institutions by ensuring...
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