OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
BOGURA, Mar 31: In the northern district of Bogura, roadside banana markets sell produce worth millions of taka each week, giving farmers steady income and supporting the rural economy.But these markets are mostly informal and unplanned, creating risks that could...
MOSCOW, Mar 31 (BBC): Satellite imagery and verified videos show Ukraine has repeatedly struck key Russian oil export infrastructure near the Baltic Sea in the past week, leaving some facilities burning for several days.BBC Verify has confirmed at least three...
FLORIDA, Mar 31 (AFP): As soon as Wednesday, NASA is poised to make history-sending the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American on a voyage around the Moon.Canadian Jeremy Hansen is among the four-person crew, what...
NEW YORK, Mar 31 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump is interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, adding talks with Tehran to end...
Most Gulf markets inched higher in early trading on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of US President Donald Trump ending the Iran war, reports Reuters.Trump is ready to end the Iran campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains...
A workshop on the progress review of BARI activities under the Smallholder Agricultural Competitiveness Project (SACP) was held at the institute's seminar room on Tuesday. The Seed Technology Division of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) organised the workshop under...
The minister and the state minister of the power, energy and mineral resources ministry held a view-exchange meeting with officers and employees of Rural Electrification Board (REB) and the Palli Bidyut Samity at the REB auditorium on Monday. REB Chairman...
City Bank and Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution recently signed an agreement at Titas Gas Bhaban in Dhaka under which City Bank will facilitate utility bill collection for Titas through the bank's distribution network and internet banking channels. Mesbaul Asif...
Bank Asia was honoured with the prestigious "Best GTFP Issuing Bank in South Asia" award by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in recognition of its excellence in facilitating international trade. The award was formally presented by Nathalie Louat, global director,...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
Stocks extended their losing streak for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, as ongoing global geopolitical tensions continued to weigh heavily on investor sentiment.The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, fell by 52 points, or 1 per...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
Strong financial discipline, coupled with inclusive leadership, is essential for sustaining growth in Bangladesh's evolving consumer market, according to Unilever Bangladesh's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zinnia Tanzina Huq.Disciplined financial management is not a constraint but a catalyst for expansion, particularly...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
Amid gloomy revenue generation, the Dhaka bourse has decided to purchase expensive matching engines from Nasdaq in a bid to take the market to the next level.Besides, the technology currently in place will expire in December next year. Hence, the...
IFTEKHARUL ISLAM | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
On every Eid al-Fitr in Bangladesh, Dhallywood always offers new movies. For a very long time, the go-to formula was romantic drama that ended in overly used, choreographed fights. The audience gets bored, and movies don’t sell much. But this...
ZAHID HASAN | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
The recent surge of measles cases in Bangladesh has placed a significant strain on the national healthcare system, with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reporting a sharp increase in infections across several districts. This local crisis serves as...
Muntasir Tahmeed Chowdhury | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
For many of us who grew up in the 90s, SAARC was not just an acronym--it was a feeling. It was the pride of seeing Bangladesh take the lead in bringing South Asia together. It was school atlases marked with...
At an age when they are supposed to be in school and college with books and notebooks, a section of teenagers are roaming the world of crime. They are involved in all kinds of misdeeds such as riots, murders, extortion...
Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) form the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. They contribute significantly to employment, poverty reduction, and grassroots entrepreneurship. Yet, despite their importance, the sector stands at a crossroads, facing mounting challenges that threaten its sustainability...
Wasi Ahmed | 2026-04-01 00:00:00
A recent study report on the impact of solar-based power on Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has captured significant attention, not only for its environmental implications but also for its strong economic cause. Prepared by the Change Initiative, the...
The organisation that collects, compiles and disseminates official statistics on socio-economic, demographic and environmental issues actually functions as the brain trust of a government. From that point of view, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) should have been able to...
Twenty-three fresh cases of dengue were reported in the past 24 hours, reports BSS."We recorded 23 fresh cases in 24 hours ending at 8:00 am on Monday,"according to DGHS."Out of the 23 fresh cases, 11 were hospitalised in Barishal division,...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with hails...
The capital getting back its usual hustle and bustle after the long Eid holiday hangover despite the ongoing fuel supply crunch and subsequent hassle of commuters. The snapshot was taken from the Mouchak-Mogbazar Flyover on Monday. — FE Photo
RS Fahim Chowdhury, a content creator apprehended by a 'mob' outside the Mirpur National Zoo in the capital, has been sent to jail over alleged involvement in a murder during the July Uprising, reports bdnews24.com.Fahim was produced before Additional Chief...
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Md Moazzem Hossain, former assistant private secretary (APS) to the then LGRD and Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, over graft allegations, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md...
An unidentified young man, aged around 25, has been killed when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw hit a motorcycle in the capital's Badda area.The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.The accident occurred around 3:00pm on Monday on the Maddhya...
FE REORT | 2026-03-31 00:00:00
A Dhaka court on Monday placed former director of the Directorate of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and sacked Lieutenant Colonel, Md Afzal Naser, on a six-day remand in a murder case.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasibullah Pias passed the order, as policemen produced...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Preparations for celebrating the Pohela Boishakh 1433 (the first day of the Bangla New Year) officially began at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University (DU) on Monday.DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Dr. Saima Haque Bidisha, formally launched the preparatory...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-31 00:00:00
A total of 394 people were killed and 1,288 others injured in accidents across roads, waterways and railways during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, according to a passenger welfare platform. Secretary General Mozammel Haque Chowdhury of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) revealed...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-31 00:00:00
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found widespread irregularities and corruption in the procurement of masks, personal protective equipment (PPE), hospital equipment and related services during the Covid-19 pandemic, alleging misappropriation of millions of taka.The commission has identified the involvement of...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-31 00:00:00
Airlines operating from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka and Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have cancelled a total of 1,070 flights in last one month since the Israel-US attack on Iran on Feb 28. Kawsar Mahmud, assistant...
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