JUBAIR HASAN | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The volume of mattress money or currency outside banks plummeted significantly in the first four months of the current fiscal year as a much-needed respite to credit-starved lenders, according to bankers.Deposits worth over Tk 460 billion, which flew out of...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday directed the authorities concerned to take measures to restore all canals in the capital city, Dhaka, and its adjoining areas as well as Buriganga, Shitalakshya, Turag and Balu rivers as soon as possible, report agencies.She...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Significant progresses were made in different labour-related issues which would be conveyed to the United States of America (USA) soon, senior commerce secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said on Monday.Progresses made over the last couple of months as per USA demand,...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Inflationary pressure eased to some extent as the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) was a bit lower than in the previous month, official statistics showed on Monday.The national statistical body -- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) -- has shown that...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) import from two gulf countries hits impasse as the renewal of standby letter of credit (SBLC) stalls for payment-guarantee refusal by regulators, apparently for forex crunch. Officials have said the LC renewal for the import of...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Merchandise export in July-November period of the current fiscal missed the target as earnings fell 9.23 per cent to $22.23 billion, although the five-month income marked some annualised growth.Latest official statistics show the November monthly turnover posted a growth of...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Bashundhara Telecommunications Ltd, a sister concern of Bashundhara Group, has sent a proposal to the Post and Telecommunications Ministry about its investment in Teletalk, the lone state-owned mobile-phone company, as "strategic investor" aiming to improve the services of the latter...
Light rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office. Weather may...
Sale of warm clothes at shops on footpaths gets momentum over the last couple of days. The picture was taken from Mohammadpur Beribadh area of the city on Monday — FE Photo
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,634 this year, reports UNB.During the period, 682 more patients were hospitalised with the viral fever, according...
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said that Bangladesh has been focusing on small initiatives such as rooftop solar, floating solar and solar irrigation in promoting renewable energy alongside larger projects, reports UNB."The government sets a...
Professor Dr Ashik Mosaddik joined as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the East West University (EWU) on Monday, reports UNB.President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the Chancellor of the University, appointed him for the next four years. Professor Mosaddik previously served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor of...
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed inaugurating the induction ceremony of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) at the Aviation Forward Base under the Army Aviation Group at Patenga in Chattogram on Monday — ISPR
Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Dr Nahid Rashid on Monday said investing in children and women can give lifelong returns, reports UNB."Previously, there was no mention of 'nutrition' in the National Fisheries Policy, but thanks to Suchana we have now included...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Dec 4: A mobile court conducted today an eviction operation, dismantling illegal structures encroaching upon the road leading to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Anwara, Chattogram. Anwara Upazila's Executive Magistrate and Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land), Abdullah Al-Mumin,...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The security services division secretary of home ministry and the inspector general of prisons have tendered an unconditional apology to the apex court for not complying with its order.Secretary Md Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury and IG Prisons Brig Gen ASM...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has further slashed land tax for peripheral areas following a significant decline of registration due to an escalated tax burden.Tax ceiling on land per katha will be reduced by Tk 30,000, thanks to the...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) has declared valid a provision of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972 related to a retired government service-holder's participation in parliamentary polls.The provision bars a retiree from standing for a general election unless a...
A Dhaka court has framed charges against 45 leaders and activists of BNP including its Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and Dhaka Metropolitan North Convenor Amanullah Aman Amanullah Aman in a sabotage case filed with Mohammadpur thana eight...
Awami League (AL) is not worried about voter turnout in the upcoming national elections slated for January 7, party's general secretary Obaidul Quader has said, report agencies."The voters will resist those who will try to obstruct and foil the election,"...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) has set December 7 for hearing the bail petition placed by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in connection with a case filed over the attack on the residence of the Chief Justice in the...
FE REPORT | 2023-12-05 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) declared a further 48-hour blockade, scheduled to begin at 6:00 am tomorrow (Wednesday), as part of their one-point demand for the government's resignation.It will be the 10th round of the blockade programme of the opposition...
The 60th death anniversary of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, the champion of democracy and one of the greatest leaders of undivided India, will be observed across the country today (Tuesday), The unparalleled leader of all Indian politics died at a Beirut...
Leaders of 14-party alliance led by its coordinator Amir Hossain Amu greet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with a bouquet before start of the alliance meeting at Ganobhaban in the city on Monday as she received Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader...
TOKYO, Dec 4 (Reuters): Toyota Motor (7203.T) said on Monday it would increase its line-up of battery electric vehicles in Europe to six models by 2026 and it expected such vehicles to make up more than 20% of new car...
SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters): The decision by McDonald's (MCD.N) to take greater control of its China business and expand aggressively in the face of a consumer slowdown and geopolitical tensions seems risky - but the potential pay-off is great, analysts...
BENGALURU, Dec 4 (Reuters): Financial and energy stocks led Indian shares to new all-time highs on Monday as key wins for the ruling party in state elections lifted the domestic market, already boosted by strong macroeconomic data and easing global...
STOCKHOLM, Dec 4 (Reuters): Music streaming giant Spotify said on Monday that it will lay off around 1,500 employees, or 17 per cent of its workforce, to bring down costs, after letting 600 of its staff go in January, and...
Mercantile Islami Insurance PLC held the 221st meeting and election of its Board of Directors recently at the Head Office of the company. The meeting unanimously elected Md Nabi Ullah as chairman of the company, re-elected AM Ershad Chowdhury as...
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