MUMBAI, Apr 02 (AFP): An Indian oil painting by celebrated 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at auction in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for a modern Indian artwork.Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart...
STOCKHOLM, Apr 02 (AFP): Sweden's government announced Thursday that it was investing more than $900 million in air and drone defence capabilities.The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms.The...
MANADO, Apr 02 (AFP): A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic.The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi...
ISLAMABAD/KABUL, Apr 02 (Reuters): Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since Taliban returned to power in 2021, both sides said on Thursday. Senior officials from both...
TOKYO, Apr02 (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron left Japan on Thursday bound for fellow US ally South Korea, a day after praising Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war.In Japan, Macron signed a roadmap...
MOSCOW, Apr 02 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Facing isolation from the West after sending...
Farmers set up shallow pumps to drain out water in a waterlooged haor area in Sunamganj district on Thursday -FE Photo
SIRAJGANJ, Apr 02 (UNB): Two twin brothers were rescued from Gazipur three days after they went missing from Sirajganj, police said, adding that they had left home to avoid continuing their studies at a madrasah.The boys-Russell and Rashedul, both 11-are...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
SYLHET, Apr 02: More Boro paddy fields have been submerged in vast haor areas of Sunamganj district in the past 24 hours for the fresh spell of waterlogging triggered by consecutive days of incessant rainfall and runoff from the upper...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Apr 02: Farmers across northern Bangladesh are becoming increasingly concerned about irrigating their Boro paddy fields as a severe diesel shortage disrupts irrigation activities during the peak time of the cultivation.With limited fuel supplies at filling stations, many farmers...
ROME, Apr 02 (Reuters): Italian soccer federation (Figc) president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, in the wake of the national team's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.Gravina, in charge of the Figc since 2018, had been urged...
Boys and girls share the pitch at the 'Batting for Change (B4C) Cricket Tournament 2026' in Jaldhaka. The initiative was organised by Plan International Bangladesh in collaboration with local partner ESDO, highlighting gender equality and youth leadership
ROME, Apr 02 (AFP): UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warned that Italy risks not being able to co-host Euro 2032 with Turkey due to the condition of the country's stadiums, which he called "some of the worst in Europe".Italy last hosted...
South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing the curtains down on a seven-and-a-half year career, according to Cricbuzz. The 37-year-old said he will continue to play for his domestic...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to hold a crucial meeting today (Saturday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city.Several key issues are expected to dominate the meeting, which will be led by president Aminul Islam Bulbul,...
Bangladesh hockey team got off to a winning start in the Men's Asian Games Qualifier beating Chinese Taipei by 4-3 goals in their opening pool B match held in Bangkok, Thailand, reports BSS.In the proceeding, Ashraful Islam scored a brace...
Bangladesh take on India in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026, scheduled to be held at the National Football Stadium in the capital, Malé, Maldives, today (Friday), reports BSS.The match will kick off at 9 pm Bangladesh time.Earlier,...
LONDON, April 2 (Reuters): Oil prices climbed nearly 7 per cent on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, stoking fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supply.Brent crude futures were up $8.34, or 8.2...
Gold prices dropped sharply on Thursday, pulling back from two-week highs, as oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump vowed continued attacks on Iran, fuelling inflation concerns and reducing US rate-cut bets, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 3 per...
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry of Industries on Thursday to establish a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at...
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat on Thursday voiced optimism that the deal on Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's third terminal will be finalised at a high-level meeting today, saying key financial gaps have been clarified and...
First Security Islami Bank PLC under Sammilito Islami Bank PLC began a month-long campaign, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) Campaign-2026, on Wednesday. Md. Sawkatul Alam, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC and Executive Director of Bangladesh...
NRBC Bank PLC has celebrated its 13 years of its journey at a ceremony held at the bank's head office on Thursday. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, Chairman of NRBC Bank, was present as the chief guest. The event organised under...
Countries like Bangladesh can achieve faster, cheaper, and more secure development by bypassing fossil fuels and accelerating toward solar, batteries, and electrification, according to a new analysis by Ember in partnership with the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers.The...
Standard Chartered Foundation (the Foundation) announces Nalini Tarakeshwar as Global Head, Standard Chartered Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy.The appointment was made as the Foundation scales its ambition to facilitate access to quality jobs and opportunities for young people in response to...
Guardian Life Insurance Limited, in collaboration with Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), organised a claim settlement ceremony under its life insurance coverage for loan beneficiaries.Under this arrangement, members who take loans from FIVDB are automatically covered under life insurance...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 02: The election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the country's oldest trade organisation, scheduled for April 4, has been postponed again, leaving the body without elected leadership since the July uprising 2024.The decision was...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made it mandatory for all banks and payment service providers to adopt a single, interoperable QR code system -- 'Bangla QR' -- across all merchant points by June 30, in a major push to streamline and...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-03 00:00:00
Improved Chinese technologies coupled with recent energy supply disruption have given an impetus to Bangladesh's electric bike sector, with manufacturers offering durable batteries at competitive prices.The sector insiders say the electric two-wheeler is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by affordability, convenience,...
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters): Indonesia has completed key stock market reforms ahead of a self-imposed deadline linked to MSCI's May index review, a senior official said on Thursday, following mass equity selloffs triggered by an MSCI warning earlier this year.The...
© 2026 - All Rights with The Financial Express
