MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Over 50 per cent of the projects taken under the public-private partnership (PPP) development model since 2009, mostly involving foreign investment, stay put despite having been enlisted as potential ones for Bangladesh's uplift.The Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) has a projection...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched BanglaBiz 2.0 on Sunday, in a significant step towards enhancing the ease of doing business and attracting both domestic and foreign investment.This upgraded digital...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) has sought special approval from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to import the remaining 2.353 million tonnes of coal under CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) Incoterms, sources said.The move is aimed at...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to its largest destination, the United States, declined both in value and volume year on year in November 2025 as higher tariffs dampened demand and forced changes in work-order patterns.Although overall apparel export growth during...
Election campaign banners of candidates running for the Dhaka-8 constituency blanket the road divider railings at Banglamotor intersection in the capital. With the polls approaching, the city's streets are awash with political rivalry, reflecting intense enthusiasm and competition. The photo...
The National Housing Finance PLC on Sunday issued a rejoinder to a news item, titled "Lenders Stare at Tk 6.46b Loss after Bank Merger" and published in the February 01 issue of the FE, wherein it has been stated that...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Political parties, student groups, women's rights activists, and civil society voices erupted in protest after a misogynistic post appeared on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, triggering widespread outrage across social and political circles.On Sunday,...
COX'S BAZAR (BSS): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman is scheduled to visit Cox's Bazar today (February 2) as part of the party's election campaign.According to party sources, Jamaat Ameer will first address a public rally in Maheshkhali. Later, he...
KHULNA, Feb 1 (BSS): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will present a clear and time-bound development blueprint prioritising the overall progress of the country's southern region at a major election rally in Khulna today (Monday).The development plan will focus on economic...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
The Editors' Council has expressed deep concern about the process and timing of two draft ordinances on the National Media Commission and the Broadcasting Commission, recently published on the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.With the national election...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Much-hyped bifurcation of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is unlikely to complete during the tenure of the interim government as the major reform gets into legal and procedural labyrinth.Officials and experts vent such despair in view of latest complications...
FE Report | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Bangladesh and the United States are set to open a new chapter in bilateral commercial relations with the signing of a trade agreement on February 9.The initiative is aimed at easing Washington's "reciprocal tariff" and expanding mutual market access between...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Bangladesh continues to see a remarkable growth in the remittance inflow with its January receipt recording US$3.17 billion amid a peak remittance-netting period.The amount was over 45 per cent higher than that of $2.20 billion in the corresponding period of...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Bangladesh government is going to sign a deal with US aviation-giant Boeing too soon to procure new aircraft to replenish the fleet of state-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The foreign affairs adviser has said this, citing an acute shortage of...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Sunday directed opening free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union forthwith to safeguard Bangladesh's trade preferences in its largest export market as the current duty-free access is set to expire.The head of interim government...
PATUAKHALI, Feb 01 (UNB): At least 15 people were injured as supporters of Gonadhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur and independent candidate Hasan Mamun clashed in Patuakhali-3 (Galachipa-Dashmina) late Saturday.The clash took place in front of Chatra Government Primary School...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman speaking at a rally, organised by 11-Party Election Alliance at Sherpur Municipality Park on Sunday. — Focus Bangla
The Appellate Division on Sunday rejected a writ petition filed by BNP-nominated candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi, upholding the Election Commission's decision to cancel his candidacy for the Cumilla-4 constituency on charges of loan default, reports UNB.The Appellate Division bench, led...
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday fixed February 5 for delivering its judgment in a crime against humanity case over the burning of six bodies at Ashulia during the July Uprising, reports UNB.The three-member bench of ICT-2 led by its...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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