NARSINGDI, March 18 (BSS): BNP Standing Committee Member and Narsingdi-2 lawmaker Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has called upon the journalists to maintain objectivity and professionalism while presenting news.He made the call while addressing a pre-Iftar discussion at Palash Upazila Press...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continued his official duties from his Gulshan residence on Wednesday, keeping a close watch on government activities across the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, report agencies."The Eid holiday has begun. The Prime Minister is staying at...
The Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the BNP government's appointment of city corporation and district administrators, terming it 'unacceptable' and warning that it could be exploited for partisan advantage in local elections, reports bdnews23.com.At a press conference at the party's central office...
The government has issued a gazette notification specifying who will perform parliamentary duties for ministries or divisions in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) if the responsible minister is absent, report agencies.According to the notification, if Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is...
Rush of homegoers at the Sayedabad Bus Terminal, who were leaving the capital on Wednesday to enjoy the Eid-ul-Fitr festival with their near and dear ones in village homes. — Focus Bangla
KISHOREGANJ, Mar 18 (BSS): The country's largest Eid congregation ground, the historic Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj, is fully prepared for the 199th Eid-ul-Fitr congregation.Law enforcement agencies have established a four-tier security perimeter to ensure the safety of the devotees. Additional...
Educationist, researcher and Dhaka University Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed has taken charge as the 15th Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh on Wednesday, reports BSS.He formally assumed the charge in accordance with a notification...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed two accused on a five-day remand each and recorded confessional statements of two others in a case filed over the murder of TikToker Rakibul Islam Rakib in front of the Central Shaheed Minar in...
BOGURA, Mar 18 (UNB): Three people were burned to dead and nine others suffered burn injuries after the gas cylinder of a microbus exploded on Dhaka-Bogura highway at Sonka in Sherpur upazila of Bogura district on Wednesday.The deceased were identified...
JU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
The body of a student was found hanging in his dormitory room at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Wednesday afternoon, raising suspicions of suicide.The deceased, identified as Konishka Majhi, was a student of the Department of Archaeology from the 2020-21 academic...
The country's main Eid-ul-Fitr congregation will be held at the National Eidgah at 08:30 am on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr while five separate congregations are scheduled at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, reports UNB.Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to...
LALMONIRHAT, Mar 18 (BSS): Relief and Disaster Management Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said the government has a plan to excavate and re-excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals within next five years to boost up the agriculture, reduce water logging and...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 18: Despite the closure of all government offices, banks and other financial institutions, Chittagong port, the prime seaport of the country, will continue its operation under special management during the Eid holidays.Secretary of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Syed...
Long queues at petrol stations in the capital persist on Wednesday due to panic buying of fuel for fear of shortages amid the ongoing Middle East war. The photo was taken at Ramna filling station. — Focus Bangla
The capital wears a deserted look on Wednesday as the exodus of residents ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr has mostly emptied the clogged roads. The photo was taken at Karwan Bazar. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Planning Commission's General Economics Division (GED) has cautioned that Bangladesh risks squandering its demographic dividend unless urgent and coordinated reforms are undertaken to address rising youth unemployment and emerging social vulnerabilities.In a report, titled "Harnessing the Potential of Youth: A...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
A spell of pre-monsoon nor'westers swept across Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday evening, bringing much-needed relief from recent heat but disrupting daily life with gusty winds, lightning and scattered showers.The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has warned that similar...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
The demand for cash US dollars has risen sharply ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, pushing up the greenback's exchange rate in both formal banking channels and the informal kerb market, according to market players.Typically, demand for the greenback increases ahead of major...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Almost all export-oriented garment factories registered with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have disbursed February wages and Eid festival allowances, with only a handful still completing payments, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said on Wednesday."About 99.91 per...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Bangladesh's iron and steel exports have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five fiscal years, with India remaining the dominant destination -- raising concerns over market concentration and stagnation.Industry stakeholders have stressed the need for policy support, product diversification, and...
A four-member probe body was formed to look into the derailment of 'Nilsagar Express' train in Bogura district that left at least 66 people injured, reports UNB.Headed by the Chief Transportation Officer, the other committee members include officials from mechanical,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
The city's Eid rush turned chaotic on Wednesday as thousands of holidaymakers struggled with severe shortages in buses and launches, while a tragic accident at the Sadarghat launch terminal left two people dead and two others missing.The fatal collision between...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Bangladesh's state-run Petrobangla has sought an additional US$350-million loan guarantee from the World Bank to augment LNG imports amid escalating Middle East tensions and soaring global fuel prices."We have requested the Economic Relations Division (ERD) to expedite the funding to...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
As the war in the Middle East prolongs, affecting Bangladesh's already weakened economic base, a number of development partners have come up with proposals to provide higher volumes of budget support credit to help offset the impacts of the conflict.Finance...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
The government is set to abolish the long-standing duty-free vehicle import facility for Members of Parliament (MPs) in the upcoming national budget session, marking a significant shift in tax policy aimed at curbing privileges linked to public office.Finance Minister Amir...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-19 00:00:00
Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival for Muslims, is likely to be celebrated across Bangladesh on Saturday as the Shawwal moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The Arab country will celebrate Eid tomorrow (Friday), according to Saudi media...
SEOUL, Mar 18 (Reuters): Samsung Electronics and Advanced Micro Devices signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the companies said on Wednesday.The agreement will focus on supplying Samsung's next-generation...
NEW YORK, Mar 18 (Reuters): Microsoft is considering legal action against its partner OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion deal that could violate its exclusive cloud agreement with the ChatGPT maker, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Last month, Amazon...
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