Banking sector may need 5-10 yrs for NPL cleanup, says Mansur

The new bank born out of the merger of five severely liquidity-starved unconventional banks will be launched this week, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur informed Thursday, on an upbeat note about its strong start-up capital base.The process...

ICB hides losses by valuing securities at cost with regulatory approval

The state-run Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) avoids showing actual losses by valuing its investments in securities at cost rather than at current market value.The Bangladesh Bank has issued a 'no objection' to reporting investments at cost price in the...

Awareness, compassion, inclusion

"It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance."On 1 December 2025, Bangladesh joins the world in observing World AIDS Day under the theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." The day...

Committee seeks two more weeks

MUNIMA SULTANAThe investigation committee has sought two more weeks' time to complete investigation after being unable to be sure about the cause of the accident in which a bearing pad fell on a pedestrian at a metro rail station in...

Experts warn of extreme earthquake risk

Bangladesh faces an alarming level of earthquake risk due to its location atop three active tectonic fault lines, earthquake specialists warned on Saturday. They cautioned that without immediate, coordinated action, the country could face a large-scale humanitarian disaster.Their concerns were...

NPLs jump to 34pc as stricter rules expose hidden defaults

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh's agriculture sector have surged to substantial levels, with nearly 34 per cent of outstanding farm credit now classified as defaulted, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) data. The sharp rise has heightened concerns over...

Election schedule likely in second week of Dec

The schedule for the next parliamentary elections and referendum is likely to be announced in the second week of December, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said on Saturday."Hopefully, we are expecting it (schedule announcement) to take place in...

ICB seeks CIB list waiver for its officials becoming defaulter cos' directors

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has urged the authorities concerned to take necessary steps so that its officials are not enlisted as defaulters by the central bank's Credit Information Bureau (CIB), when they are nominated as directors of any...

Bangladesh hold their nerve to beat Ireland, level T20I series

Bangladesh drew level in the T20I series with a composed four-wicket win over Ireland in Chattogram on Saturday night. Bangladesh chased 171 with two balls to spare after a disciplined closing stand from Mohammad Saifuddin and Mahedi Hasan finished the...

Political stability, economic growth must go hand in hand: Fakhrul

Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Bangladesh's political roadmap must be stabilised alongside efforts to strengthen the country's economic strategy, reports bdnews24.com At the 4th Bangladesh Economic Conference in a Dhaka hotel on Saturday, he said:...

Govt may approve third revision of MRT-6 project tomorrow

With massive cost escalations in areas such as consultancy and electro-mechanical systems, the government may revise the MRT-6 project for the third time tomorrow (Monday), extending the timeline by three years, officials said on Saturday.Despite the proposed removal of four...

Energy issues weigh heavy on private sector

The private sector is facing a deepening crisis as persistent gas shortages and repeated energy price hikes have slashed output up to a half in key industries, sparking concerns over economic growth, employment, and competitiveness of Bangladesh's manufacturing base, economists...

BNP to focus on vibrant capital market, if voted to power: Khosru

BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Saturday the party would put its focus on how to make the reeling capital market vibrant to lessen pressure on the banks if it is voted to power.The former commerce...

Industrial growth slows as key sectors contract

Bangladesh's large industrial sector recorded a subdued performance in September, weighed down by contractions in major segments including clothing and textiles. The slowdown comes despite earlier signs of momentum at the start of the fiscal year.Large industries, which make up...

‘Political realities prevent my return’

No objection to Tarique'sreturn: govtUrging all to continue praying for the recovery of his critically ill mother, Khaleda Zia, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said although he strongly wishes to return home and to be at her side, he...

Nation prays for critically-ill Khaleda Zia

Entire nation continues to pray for quick recovery of critically-ill BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time prime minister of Bangladesh and a prime inspiration behind the July Uprising.Begum Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital on the night of November...

Dry weather likely today 30-11-2025

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature...

IUB celebrates 10th anniversary of Saima Hall

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrated the 10th anniversary of Saima Hall, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to support underprivileged female students from remote regions of the country, says a statement. Established in 2015, Saima Hall provides free accommodation, meals, and...

Paddle steamer returns to service after 3 years

BARISHAL, Nov 29 (BSS): After remaining out of operation for three years, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC)'s historic paddle steamer PS Mahsud has officially resumed service on the Dhaka-Barishal route.The iconic vessel left Dhaka at 8:30 am on...

Advisers clear draft amendment to foreign donations law

The Council of Advisers on Saturday approved in principle the draft of the Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, noting that the updated law has been made more stakeholder-friendly, reports UNB.The approval came during a special meeting of...

DU online classes begin today

The authorities have decided to begin online classes at Dhaka University (DU) from today (Sunday) in order to keep academic activities running smoothly at all levels in corollary to the recent earthquakes that jolted the country. The announcement was made...

572 new dengue cases reported

Bangladesh recorded 572 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours until Saturday morning, health officials said, reports BSS.Of the new cases, 90 were hospitalised in Barishal division, 132 in Chattogram division, 116 in Dhaka division outside the capital, 67...

50 years of Timor-Leste's Proclamation of Independence celebrated in Dhaka

FE ReportThe 50th anniversary of Timor-Leste's Proclamation of Independence was celebrated with a grand reception held on Saturday (28 November 2025) at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Sheraton, Dhaka.The event, hosted by Engineer Kutubuddin Ahmed, Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste to...

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum poses for a photograph

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum poses for a photograph with the participants at a function held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh on Saturday, in observance of Bangladesh Thalassemia Society Day 2025. — IPD

Region-wise crop mapping a must to ensure food security

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said to ensure food security, the country must do region-wise mapping of crops.If Bangladesh fails to reduce dependence on food imports, it will fall victim to global political pressures, he...

Uprisings may recur if people's demands remain unmet: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has said if people's aspirations continue to be denied, such uprisings may recur as young people fight to reclaim their rightful opportunities and future, reports UNB."The previous 'fascist government' entrenched a discriminatory system...

Ex-Rangpur-2 MP Kalam's brother held

RANGPUR, Nov 29 (BSS): Police have arrested Lincoln Chowdhury, elder brother of former Rangpur-2 MP Abul Kalam Md Ahsanul Haque Chowdhury, in Bogura.Rangpur Range DIG Aminul Islam told reporters that Lincoln was taken into custody around 3:00 pm on Saturday...

Crude bomb explodes in BNP factional clash in Rajshahi

A scuffle followed by bomb blast has occurred between two BNP factions in Rajshahi City, reports bdnews24 .com.Police said the incident took place around 7:00 pm on Friday.Witnesses said the clash followed a preparatory election meeting at the ward BNP...

22 Rohingya people held in Ctg

Twenty-two members of Myanmar's forcibly displaced Rohingya community have been detained in two separate operations in Chattogram's Satkania Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.They were detained in joint operations in Sadaha and Keochia unions by the upazila administration, the Army, and Ansar on...

BNP to hold roadshow, mass rally on Victory Day

BNP will hold a 16-day special 'Victory Torch Road Show' followed by a rally in Dhaka on Victory Day, reports BSS.The event will begin on December 1 from the historic Kalurghat radio station in Chattogram.BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam...