Lailatul Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most revered night for Muslims, was observed across the country on Monday night with solemnity and deep religious devotion. Devotees spent the night in prayer, seeking divine blessings for the peace...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Mohammad Ayub Miah has resigned as chairman of the board of the state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank, citing personal reasons.He submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Finance on Monday, he confirmed to The Financial Express."I have submitted my resignation...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh rues negative growth in garment exports to its major traditional destinations like the European Union and the United States and in emerging non-traditional ones so long this fiscal year amid external headwinds.Exporters and trade officials say global trade and...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh is seeking long-term partnerships to diversify its energy-import sources and plans to establish a land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to strengthen supply security, as geopolitical tensions threaten key global shipping routes.Energy, Power and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan...
Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war "as far as necessary" as it launched strikes across the region on Monday, while US allies pushed back against Donald Trump's call for help to reopen a vital shipping...
DINAJPUR, Mar 16 (UNB): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pledged to transform Bangladesh into a beautiful, prosperous, economically and politically strong country with the support of its people, saying that his government has begun nation-building work through a nationwide...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Top executives of public-sector banks have suggested posting the loan defaulters' list on the central bank's website and prohibiting them from buying personal property like houses as preventive action, sources said. These are among some unsparing actions they spelt out...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Mar 16 (AP): A leading soccer official in Asia says Iran is still set to play at the World Cup which kicks off in June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In a social media post...
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has launched a blistering attack on the national selection committee, holding them directly responsible for the team's recent woes following a disastrous ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign and a subsequent ODI series loss...
The Pakistan team has lodged a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid following a contentious DRS in the final over of the third ODI against Bangladesh, reports Cricbuzz.The issue centered around on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena's decision to permit a Bangladesh...
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Monday congratulated the Bangladesh national cricket team for the three-match ODI series victory against Pakistan after securing an 11-run win in the final match, reports UNB.In a congratulatory message, the...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, Mar 16: Steep approach roads pose considerable risks for the passengers travelling through the Paturia ferry terminal in Manikganj, especially at a time when traffic flow has increased significantly centring the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.As the Eid is approaching, the rush...
NEW DELHI, March 16 : India may ease proposed penalties on wind and solar power producers who fail to meet stricter grid-supply commitments, government minutes showed, after developers warned the changes could hurt revenue and slow clean-energy investment, reports Reuters.The...
Yamaha Bangladesh has launched a special service campaign titled "Rev on the Go" to make the upcoming Eid journeys safer, smoother, and more comfortable for bikers across the country.Like in the previous years, Yamaha has arranged this campaign at six...
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Islami Bank Community Hospitals (Satkhira, Manikganj, Rangpur, Faridpur, Jhenaidah, Dinajpur, Naogaon, Madaripur, and Mymensingh Ltd.) was held at the conference room of Islami Bank Foundation on Monday.Chairman of Islami Bank Foundation (IBF) and Director...
Eastern Bank (EBL) will support Proyash Institute of Special Education to strengthen the school's infrastructure for children with special needs. Ziaul Karim, head of communications and external affairs and head of CSR Desk of EBL, formally handed over a cheque...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Agrani Insurance Company has reported a profit of Tk 6.5 million in 2025, lowest since its stock market listing, owing to lower premium income and higher claim settlement costs amid a challenging business environment.The general insurer's profit plunged 88 per...
M. Nazeem A. Choudhury has recently been promoted to the post of additional managing director (AMD) of Prime Bank.He has more than 25 years of diversified experience in business development, sales and marketing and communications, according to a press release.Prior...
SEOUL/CAIRO, March 13 (Reuters): Governments from Asia to Europe are scrambling to shield consumers from surging fuel and food costs triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, rolling out measures ranging from fuel subsidies and price caps to emergency commodity...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Another listed company - Paramount Textile - is set to install a 9.81-megawatt rooftop solar power plant at its factory premises to ensure sustainable business operations.The decision was taken at a meeting of the board of directors on Sunday as...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
IDLC Finance posted more than 21 per cent year-on-year growth in profit in 2025, largely driven by strong returns from investments in government securities, marking the company's highest profit in four years.The non-bank financial institution reported a consolidated profit of...
Uttara Bank PLC has recently made an agreement with Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution PLC for collection of gas bills. Md. Lutful Hyder Masum, Company Secretary, and Md. Rafiul Islam, Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Bank, signed the agreement at...
The 94th meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Sunday. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of the Board of Directors, Salahuddin Alamgir, Mostafa Kamal, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha,...
Eid is a time of joy, new clothes, and celebrating with loved ones, but for many children, this festive season can also bring quiet worries.Keya, a 12-year-old student at Kurigram Special School who has speech and hearing impairments, is one...
The final working day before the long Eid holiday now carries a distinctly different festive vibe at offices. Amid work pressure, one of the main missions for junior colleagues becomes banding together to collect salami from their seniors. These exchanges...
As the joyous occasion of Eid approaches, Pathao, the country's leading digital services platform, is celebrating the spirit of the festival by honouring the individuals who keep its services moving every day.In appreciation of their dedication and commitment, Pathao has...
Concord Entertainment Company Ltd has arranged special Eid attractions at its theme parks -- Fantasy Kingdom in Ashulia, Dhaka, and Foy's Lake Concord in Chattogram -- to draw visitors during the holiday.Fantasy Kingdom, an integrated entertainment complex, includes an amusement...
All commercial activities, including import and export, will be closed at Hili Land Port in Dinajpur and Sonamasjid land port in Chapainawabganj for 10 consecutive days from March 18 to March 27 on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Four major investment promotion agencies have launched a joint 180-day action plan to improve the country's investment climate.Executive Chairman of all the four agencies Ashik Chowdhury presented the outline of the plan to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during a meeting...
LONDON, Mar 16 (Reuters): Gold prices were little changed on Monday, as concerns that inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict could ?keep interest rates higher for longer outweighed support from a softer dollar and safe-haven demand.Spot gold held steady...
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