NAHARIYA, Apr 04 (Reuters/AFP): From a temporary seaside abode in northern Israel, Shay and Reut Hanegbi can hear the explosions when missiles are fired from Lebanon towards their hometown on the border, only four miles (6 km) away.They are among...
YANGON, Apr 04 (Reuters): Opponents of army rule in Myanmar said on Thursday they carried out drone attacks on two military targets in its capital Naypyitaw, attacks which, if confirmed, would be a major blow to the image of a...
Pedestrians jaywalk across busy traffic in Dhaka's Mohakhali area on Wednesday, ignoring the nearby foot-over bridge. This dangerous practice increases the risk of accidents and disrupts traffic flow. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman warned on Wednesday of taking stern legal action if anyone realises extra fare from passengers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.He further said that action will also be taken against those who will operate unlicenced...
SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
The government has revised the prices of coronary stents of different foreign companies to quell the importers' dissatisfaction over the prices determined by the drug authority last December.The move has unlocked the four months of halt in the supply of...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
A Dhaka Court on Wednesday granted bail to Transcom Group's Chairman Shahnaz Rahman, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Simeen Rahman, and Head of Transformation Zaraif Ayaat Hossain in four cases. Judge of the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka, Mahbub Ahmed,...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Wednesday slashed price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 2.69 per cent for a 12kg cylinder in April for clients of private operators. The country's private operators are now required to sell a 12kg cylinder...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
The government has chosen a total of 184 business persons for CIP (commercially important person) status for the year 2022.Of the honorees, 140 will receive the status for their outstanding performance in the export category.Meanwhile, 44 individuals from different trade...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Tiktok took action against 7,599,349 videos on its Bangladesh platform in the fourth quarter of the last year (2023), before the national election, according to the community guidelines enforcement report. "In Bangladesh alone, the platform took action against 7,599,349 videos...
NEW TAIPEI CITY, (Taiwan) Apr 3 (AFP): Liu watched intently as rescuers carefully picked their way through the remains of a warehouse that crumbled like a house of cards Wednesday during Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years, telling AFP it...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Meteor-ological Department (BMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Rajshahi, Khulna, Dhaka and Barishal divisions for the next 72 hours from Wednesday.The warning comes as the ongoing mild to moderate heatwave over these areas is expected to intensify...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Following similar action taken against the banking industry in March, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to set up willful defaulter identification units by the end of April to avoid stricter measures by the central bank.In...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
A study conducted by BIBM found out that only 6 per cent of banks were well equipped to integrate AI technologies into their operations and services. However, the majority of banks (43 per cent) believe they are only "moderately prepared,"...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised meeting the target of the foreign exchange reserve set for March 2024 as a condition of $4.7 billion in loan support for Bangladesh, reports UNB.The global lender upheld its stand during a meeting...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh grapples to put its balance of payments in a comfortable state, as the country's financial-account deficit worsened further as per latest official data.As of February, its current account, however, posted a significant surplus largely for tightened important and some...
Sixteen hours after a Sonali Bank branch was robbed in Bandarban's Ruma Upazila, armed robbers have attacked two more banks in Thanchi Upazila, report agencies.Two vehicles full of armed men swarmed into the neighbouring branches of Bangladesh Krishi Bank and...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
An estimated 0.50-million people in Bangladesh are likely to be pushed down the poverty line in two years under inflationary pressure, according to World Bank's downbeat economic update.Besides, the moderate poverty rate (at $3.65) may also increase to 29.4 per...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Finance officials are stitching up a contractionary budget for the next fiscal year, officials said, giving top priority to taming inflation and employment generation.As the government walks tightropes to make ends meet amid both internal and global economic adversities, the...
FE REPORT | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit New Delhi after India's election, said Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud.The prime minister was scheduled to visit India in the last week of June, as elections in India will be held throughout May. The...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly...
A total of 11,732 applicants have passed the written portion of the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), exam, reports bdnews24.com.The results were published on the website of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (bpsc.gov.bd) on Wednesday afternoon.They can also be checked...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Oral saline is taxed at above 98 per cent in Bangladesh now due to the inclusion of its prime packaging material on a high import tariff list.Local manufacturers say that changes in HS code by the customs authority have led...
Students at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have boycotted their exams on Wednesday to push for their demand to keep the campus free of political activities, reports bdnews24.com.Students had previously boycotted exams on Mar 30 and Mar...
The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways on Wednesday demanded the authorities concerned conduct drives against all types of illegal vehicles, including buses without route permits, and drivers without license to prevent road accidents and save lives during...
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen presenting a bouquet to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his courtesy call on her at the latter's official residence Ganabhaban in the city on Wednesday — Focus Bangla
The Police Counter Terrorism Investigation Division has indicted five suspects, including religious orator Amir Hamza, for instigating militancy, reports bdnews24.com.They filed the case under the Anti-Terrorism Act with the Darus Salam Police Station.Amir Hamza used to travel across the country...
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said Bangladesh has a strong relationship with Kingdom of Bahrain and would work together to strengthen this existing bond, reports UNB."We have a strong friendship and hope to take forward...
KHULNA, Apr 4 (BSS): Election Commissioner Brig General (Retd) Md Ahsan Habib Khan on Wednesday said the Election Commission is working tirelessly to present a free, fair and festive upazila election across the country."Election related government officials including the law...
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