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Verdict in separate plot scam cases against Hasina, 35 others today

2026-02-02 00:00:00

A Dhaka court is scheduled to pronounce verdicts today (Monday) in two separate cases against 36 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her nieces Tulip Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, and nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq, over alleged irregularities in the...

Army chief urges officers to perform election duties impartially

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has emphasised fulfilling responsibilities through professionalism, impartiality, discipline, patience, and citizen-friendly behavior during the election, reports UNB.The Army chief came up with the remarks while speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Olympic Village...

No one can foil election, says Mirza Fakhrul

2026-02-02 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, Feb 01 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that no one would be able to foil this year's national election despite possible conspiracies."In the past, we have seen various conspiracies surrounding elections. There may...

Weather _2026-02-02

2026-02-02 00:00:00

 Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday).Light to moderate fog may occur at places.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest...

Locate RAB members who shot Limon

FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed government bodies to locate seven RAB-8 officials, who were involved in the shooting and maiming of Limon Hossen in Jhalakathi in 2011.The government bodies have also been ordered to communicate their address to...

Ministry seeks info on over 41,000 teachers recruited thru’ NTRCA

2026-02-02 00:00:00

The Ministry of Education has asked the Non-Government Teachers Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) to provide detailed information on 41,627 teachers recommended for appointment in 2025 at different private educational institutions across the country, reports UNB.An 'urgent order' in this...

Graft case: ACC takes Salman F Rahman into custody for four days

FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken Salman F Rahman, former advisor to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, into its custody for four days to interrogate him in a corruption case. Muhammad Zainal Abedin, Deputy Director of the ACC, received him...

Govt to take action if anyone tries to disrupt internet during polls

2026-02-02 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 01 (BSS): Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said steps would be taken as per the law if anyone tries to disrupt internet services during the election period."If anyone is found trying to...

Pope urges US, Cuba to engage in sincere talks

2026-02-02 00:00:00

VATICAN CITY, Feb 01 (Reuters): Pope Leo said on Sunday he was deeply concerned about rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, and he called for "sincere and effective dialogue" to prevent violence and further suffering for the Cuban...

Russia supports China's position on Taiwan

2026-02-02 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Feb 01 (Reuters): Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing over Taiwan, state news agency TASS reported on Sunday.China and Russia have forged close ties in recent years...

Kyiv ready for talks with US over Russia proposals

2026-02-02 00:00:00

KYIV, Feb 01 (AFP): Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his negotiators were waiting to hear from the United States on further meetings about ending the war with Russia.Zelensky's remarks in his evening address appeared to suggest that a second...

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants in 2-day battle

2026-02-02 00:00:00

QUETTA, Feb 01 (Reuters): Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, the province's chief minister said on Sunday.Authorities in the...

Tehran talking to us, says Trump

2026-02-02 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Feb 01 (AFP/Reuters): President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes."(Iran is) talking to us, and we'll see if we can...

Moinul Islam appointed as chairman of BAEC

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Distinguished nuclear scientist Dr. M Moinul Islam has been appointed as the chairman (routine duties) of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) in an office order issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology on Sunday.Prior to his appointment as...

Parvez Saiful appointed as CEO of Square Food

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Square Food & Beverage Limited (SFBL) has announced the appointment of Md. Parvez Saiful Islam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).The announcement came during the company's Annual Sales Conference 2026 held recently in Cox's Bazar, where the company also...

Monthly transactions of Nagad hit record Tk 403b

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Nagad, the digital financial service of the Bangladesh Post Office, has set a record by processing Tk 403.01 billion in transactions in the just-concluded January this year, marking the highest monthly volume in its history.Within seven years of its journey,...

IFIC Bank holds 'uposhakha business conference' in Ctg

2026-02-02 00:00:00

With the goal of business development and sustainable growth, IFIC Bank organised the 'IFIC Bank Uposhakha Business Conference 2026 - Chittagong Region', which saw participation from all the uposhakhas of the bank in the Chittagong region. The daylong conference was...

Trust Bank, AGAM to launch digital nano loan service

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Trust Bank PLC and AGAM International (BD) Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Dhaka, aimed at expanding and strengthening digital financial inclusion across Bangladesh. The agreement was signed by Trust Bank's Managing Director and CEO Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury,...

Light Engineering Expo begins today

FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026, a three-day event aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and export potential of the light engineering sector, begins in the capital today (Monday).Organisers made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday, saying that the...

ICCB workshop on 'International Trade Financing'

2026-02-02 00:00:00

ICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'International Trade Financing following LDC Graduation' at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday. Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker (centre) was present as the chief guest and distributed certificates among...

Textile, spinning firms witness Q2 slowdown

JASIM UDDIN | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

Bangladesh's leading textile and spinning companies saw business momentum weaken sharply in the October-December quarter, as subdued global demand, cautious buying by international apparel brands and persistent cost pressures took a toll on revenues and profits.The typical a peak export...

Indian shares sink on budget day

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Indian shares slumped on Sunday after the federal budget proposed hiking the securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives and offered no major measures to attract foreign investment, reports Reuters.The Nifty 50 fell 1.96 per cent to 24,825.45, while the BSE...

UNITED INSURANCE GETS IDRA INSURANCE EXCELLENCE AWARD

2026-02-02 00:00:00

The United Insurance Company Limited (UICL) has received the IDRA Insurance Excellence Award 2025 in the 'non-life insurance company' category in recognition of its contribution to the country's insurance sector. The award was presented to Khandaker Moinul Ahsan, chairman of...

Shippers' Council holds 44th AGM

2026-02-02 00:00:00

The 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) was held at the Fortune Square Convention Hall in Dhaka on Saturday.Presided over by SCB Chairman Md. Rezaul Karim, the AGM reviewed the country's trade, transport, shipping,...

MODHUMOTI BANK OPENS BIRGANJ BRANCH

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank inaugurated Birganj branch as the 56th branch of the bank on Sunday. The newly inaugurated branch is located at 81, Khansama Road, Birganj, Dinajpur. In a virtual inauguration ceremony, Md. Shafiul Azam, managing director & CEO of the...

PRIME BANK HOSTS CONFERENCE ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING DRIVES

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Prime Bank, through its AML & CFT division, successfully organised the "BAMLCO Conference 2026" on Saturday, at the Marina Yasmin Chowdhury Hall of Aspiration, Prime Tower, Nikunja-2, Dhaka. The conference brought together 159 branch anti-money laundering compliance officers (BAMLCOs) from...

Midland Bank's two open-ended MFs open for subscription

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Midland Bank has launched two open-ended mutual funds-Midland Bank Growth Fund and Midland Bank Balanced Fund-both of which are now open for public subscription, according to a press release.The funds will be managed by Midland Bank Asset Management Company Limited....

BRAC Bank launches post-maternity return-to-work support programme

2026-02-02 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has introduced a post-maternity return-to-work support programme to enable new mothers to transition back to work with confidence, dignity, and sustained wellbeing.Designed as a holistic journey rather than a single intervention, the programme offers structured support before, during,...

United Power lifts profit on deep cost cuts amid revenue slump

FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

United Power experienced a marginal 2 per cent rise in profit to Tk 2.98 billion in the second quarter of FY26, despite a more than 22 per cent decline in revenue, as the cost of sales shrank by 40 per...

Drug makers show strong resilience in H1 FY26 despite adversities

BABUL BARMAN | 2026-02-02 00:00:00

The leading drug manufacturers posted double-digit year-on-year profit growth in the first half (H1) of the current financial year, driven by higher sales and lower input costs amid a stable forex market.The pharmaceutical companies remained on growth trajectory at a...