Invisible hands behind digital boom

Before the city wakes, Rashed, a 23-year-old delivery rider in Dhaka, is already on the road. Rain, heat, or traffic accidents don't stop him - only exhaustion does. Like thousands of others, he keeps Bangladesh's digital economy running while risking...

NU students facing myriad problems

National University, the largest higher education institution in the country, serves students from remote villages to major cities. However, prolonged administrative inefficiency, session backlogs, delayed results, careless script evaluation and unreasonable fees have caused widespread frustration and anxiety among students.Examinations...

What's holding back growth of cashless transactions?

Digital financial transactions have increased by leaps and bounds over the past decade in Bangladesh, primarily driven by the impressive growth in the number of Mobile Financial Service (MFS) users. Estimates suggest that there are now more than 90 million...

Import of rice alone can't stabilise market

Bangladesh's drive to build a substantial stock of rice to meet any contingency appears, on the face of it, to be quite logical. When the market is jittery despite a highly satisfactory boro--- the number one grain--- harvest, the government...

NCSA warns against dissemination of fugitive convict's statements

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has expressed grave concern that several digital or electronic platforms in the country have been spreading false statements made by fugitive and convicted individuals, warning that it would take necessary actions to stop such...

BB declares 28 holidays for FIs in 2026

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has officially published the holiday calendar for Financial Institutions (FIs) during 2026, announcing a total of 28 bank closure days, excluding the regular weekly holidays, reports BSS.The circular, which details the comprehensive list of upcoming holidays, was...

Competition commission dismisses GP's review petition

The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has dismissed a review petition filed by Grameenphone (GP), confirming its earlier order that the Commission holds full jurisdiction to investigate allegations of market- dominance abuse, brought by rival operator Robi Axiata.The dispute began in...

Yield on 10-year T-bonds rises-

The yield on 10-year treasury bonds increased significantly on Tuesday, as banks were reluctant to invest surplus funds in long-term government securities aiming to manage their portfolios efficiently. The cut-off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the Bangladesh Government...

Dismiss teachers supporting Hasina

Four student unions of the country's major public universities on Tuesday issued a 10-working-day ultimatum to dismiss teachers who have signed a statement in support of Sheikh Hasina - the Awami League leader sentenced to death for crimes against humanity....

Trade bodies concerned over condition of spinning mills

Three major export-oriented organisations -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) in a meeting expressed deep concern over the condition of local spinning mills. The meeting...

127.69m voters as EC unveils final list

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday published the final list of 127,695,183 voters ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election in February next year.Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat, Akhtar Ahmed, revealed the information to reporters in front...

CID sues Diamond World owner over Tk 6.78b laundering

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case against Dilip Kumar Agarwala, the owner of Diamond World Limited, after finding preliminary evidence of money laundering involving more than Tk 6.78 billion through gold and diamond smuggling.CID's Financial Crime Unit...

Accord soon to increase Dutch investment in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Tuesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to holding next polls early February as a Dutch met him and discussed current situation and investment plans. The visiting Dutch Vice-Minister for International Cooperation, Pascalle Grotenhuis, commended Bangladesh's newly...

Uniform pricing model for edible oil in the offing

The government has initiated a comprehensive move to develop a uniform, transparent and data-driven pricing structure, especially for soybean and palm oils, aiming to strengthen regulatory compliances and ensure fair prices.To this effect, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has already...

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Battery-run rickshaws -

Battery-run rickshaws, which do not tend to abide by traffic laws, continue to dominate the city streets, causing major inconvenience for other vehicles, such as buses and taxis. The photo was taken at Babubazar Bridge in Dhaka on Tuesday. —...

Writ challenges legality of merger sans shareholders' protection

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the government initiative to merge five troubled private banks without ensuring any protection for the shareholders' interests and without issuing any shares to the existing general...

198 murders reported in Dhaka in last 10 months: DMP

A total of 198 murder incidents occurred in Dhaka over the past 10 months, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said on Tuesday.Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman shared the figures while speaking to the media. He said...

Morsalin strike ends BD's 22-year wait with win over India

Bangladesh have edged India 1-0 in a tense AFC Asian Cup qualifier to claim a victory over their neighbours after 22 years, thanks to a deft first-half strike by Sheikh Morsalin, reports bdnews24.com.In the 12th minute, midfielder Rakib whipped the...

BD to seek 0-15pc duty on 6000 items

Bangladesh seeks to avail zero-to 15-percent tariffs on nearly 6000 export goods to the US market under a latest tradeoff with prime goal of exporting garments at lower costs.A draft agreement on Economic partnership has already been sent with the...

Interpol assistance to be sought for repatriating Hasina, Kamal

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka will seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to repatriate deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.At a briefing on the ICT premises...

IMF satisfied with reforms, wants inflation to fall at faster pace: Finance adviser

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh's progress in implementing reforms but urged the government to accelerate policy execution."The IMF said our overall performance is good, but they also...

Amended law allows 20-worker TU, ample working facilities

A remade law permits minimum 20-worker trade union with redefined labour and workplace categories and employer obligations across multiple sectors in the status-upgrading Bangladesh.The interim government amends the labour law revising several provisions, like lowering trade union-registration requirement, expanding worker...

Leftist political parties staged a torch procession in Gulistan

Leftist political parties staged a torch procession in Gulistan area of the capital on Tuesday, protesting the ‘handover of the ports to foreign countries’. — FE Photo

Nizam Hazari's house in Feni set on fire

FENI, Nov 18 (UNB): A group of protesters set fire to the house of former MP and suspended Awami League district general secretary Nizam Uddin Hazari in Feni town on Monday night.The incident took place around 8:00 pm in the...

Ex-President Hamid's residence attacked in Kishoreganj

KISHOREGANJ, Nov 18 (UNB): Miscreants attacked and vandalised the residence of former President Abdul Hamid in Mithamoin upazila of Kishoreganj district on Monday night. Witnesses said a jubilant procession was brought out by local political activists at night following the...

Jatiyatabadi Jobo Dal staged a demonstration at Kakrail

Jatiyatabadi Jobo Dal staged a demonstration at Kakrail in the capital on Tuesday, protesting the killing of its leader Golam Kibria in Pallabi on Monday night. — FE Photo

DU deputy registrar sent to jail over Facebook post on Hasina's verdict

Dhaka University (DU) Deputy Registrar Muhammad Lavlu Molla has been sent to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terorism Act. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Masum Mia ordered to send him to jail, rejecting his bail petition after a hearing...

NCP, Samajtantrik Dal get final reg from EC

The National Citizen Party and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) have received final registration from the Election Commission (EC), report agencies.As no objections were filed against the parties, the EC issued the official gazette on Monday.With this, both parties will be...

Home adviser for zero tolerance on unrest over Feb polls

Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said law-enforcement agencies are fully prepared to act against any attempt to destabilise the country, as the next national election is going to be held in the first half of February, report agencies.He...