FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Four more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours until 8:0 am on Thursday.With the latest daily tally, the total death toll due to measles and such syndromes reached 605 this year...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
A special tribunal in Dhaka has fixed June 7 for delivering the verdict in the sensational rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter, whose killing in the capital's Pallabi area sparked widespread public outrage.Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka...
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, June 4 (BSS): An Iranian drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait's international airport killed an Indian citizen and wounded 63 people on Wednesday, as conflict flared between Tehran and US forces in the Gulf.Kuwait's military...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman cites precedent of continuing as Bangladesh foreign minister while serving as president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday after his return from New York...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
The Local Government Division (LGD) proposes a Tk 30.50-billion scheme aimed at strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure, governance, service delivery, and employment-generating skills development in urban areas across Bangladesh.The project, titled "Scaling Urban Resilience and Governance Programme for Inclusive and Liveable Cities",...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Bangladesh is expected to learn by September whether it will get additional time before graduating from Least- Developed Country (LDC) status, with United Nations bodies currently reviewing its request for a deferral amid economic challenges and ongoing reform efforts.The United...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
The investigation committee formed to probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Hospital has found clear evidence of negligence by the hospital authorities, doctors and nurses. The hospital administration failed to meet the basic requirements for operating a healthcare...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Thursday re-fixed the power tariffs for lifeline consumers and marginal people to previous levels following government intervention a day after electricity-price hikes.Residential consumers of the first two categories, who consume 0-50 units and 0-75...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Investor confidence has yet to recover despite the easing of political uncertainty in Bangladesh, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).It says businesses are waiting for clearer signals on the government's reform agenda and the upcoming national budget before...
A mild-to-moderate heatwave was sweeping large parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka on Thursday, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity, reports UNB.The extreme weather made daily life increasingly difficult, particularly for outdoor workers such as agricultural labourers,...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
The government is set to unveil a substantial package of tax incentives for the solar-energy sector in the upcoming national budget as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen energy security amid continued volatility in global...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Bonded-warehouse facilities will be extended to all exporters and all export-product raw-material imports to be duty-free under sweeping economic reforms being introduced in the new budget. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury Wednesday divulged the decisions, saying that...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
A Japanese company has withdrawn from the bidding for one of the most controversial contract packages (CP) on MRT Line-1 despite being the lowest bidder, citing prolonged delays in implementing Bangladesh's first underground metro-rail project.Sources say Kajima Corporation, whose bid...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Economists have suggested continuing the tight monetary-policy stance as the latest power tariff and petroleum product price hikes could heighten inflationary pressure further.They say although the existing monetary-policy steps are contractionary in nature, the policy is not tight enough to...
MUMBAI, June 4 (Reuters): India plans to scrap capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investments in government securities, which could help boost such inflows, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.The South Asian nation is looking to attract...
Major Gulf stock markets rose slightly in early trading on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, boosting optimism for a wider deal to end the US war with Iran even as tensions simmered, reports Reuters.The Israel-Lebanon...
United Finance PLC has partnered with BMW Bangladesh (Executive Motors Limited) to provide specialized car loan facilities for customers purchasing BMW vehicles. The agreement was recently signed at the BMW Bangladesh office in Dhaka, marking a significant step towards enhancing...
A month-long Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme has been launched in Dhaka through NRBC Bank PLC under the supervision of the SME and Special Programs Department of Bangladesh Bank (BB). The programme is being implemented as part of the Skills for...
Deep Sea Fishers Limited, one of Bangladesh's leading companies in deep sea fishing and global seafood exports, has participated in the K-Seafood Show-2026 held in Seoul, South Korea. The three-day exhibition, organised from 19-21 May at the COEX Exhibition Center,...
The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) is set to launch its USA Roadshow 2026 under the Silicon River and BRAINGAIN initiatives to deepen Bangladesh's engagement with the global semiconductor industry and mobilize Bangladeshi-origin technology leaders worldwide.The multi-city roadshow, scheduled for...
Citizens across the country can now track letters, parcels and digital commerce products online from home, as the Department of Posts rolls out its Domestic Mail Monitoring Software (DMS) alongside 14 newly established mail processing centres under a nationwide modernization...
The agreement between the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and a Japanese consortium for operating the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) is expected to be signed by July 19, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism...
The government will soon organise roadshows to attract local and foreign investments in closed and unprofitable state-owned factories. The decision was taken on Thursday at a meeting on the reopening and management of factories under the Ministry of Industries, reports...
Indian shares ended flat on Thursday as escalating US-Iran hostilities and conflicting truce signals kept investors cautious ahead of a high-stakes central bank meeting, with war-fuelled inflation risks high on policymakers' minds, reports Reuters.The benchmark Nifty 50 ended up 0.05...
MUMBAI, June 4 (Reuters): India's red-hot initial public offering market may look irresistible as foreign firms line up for listings, but the rush is not about raising funds to expand in a fast-growing market; it's about sending billions of dollars...
A discussion and doa mahfil was held at the head office of Janata Bank in Dhaka on Wednesday to mark the 45th death anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. Janata Bank Jatiyatabadi Karmachari Union, Zia Parishad-Janata Bank Central Committee, Jatiyatabadi...
Eastern Bank (EBL) marked World Environment Day 2026 by organising an interactive session titled "Leaders Driving Sustainable Change" at its head office in Dhaka. EBL Managing Director Hassan O. Rashid; SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh National Director Dr. Md. Enamul Haque;...
Dutch-Bangla Bank signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) under the central bank's Tk 30 billion Cluster Financing Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible entrepreneurs will be able to avail themselves of financing at a concessional interest rate of seven...
FE REPORT | 2026-06-05 00:00:00
Navana Pharmaceuticals posted a 21 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 131 million in the third quarter of FY26, driven by strong sales growth, improved operational efficiency and lower finance expenses amid sustained demand for medicines.Earnings per share...
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