Obaidul Quader, general secretary of the Awami League, whose activities were banned following the July movement, is reported to be in critical condition and receiving treatment on ventilator support in Kolkata, according to some online news portals.However, other sources claimed...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
Leaders of the left-leaning parties on Monday held a meeting with BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman at the party's Gulshan office in the city. During the meeting, they conveyed condolence on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and...
Bangladesh on Monday joined the leaders around the world and 'noted with concern' the recent developments in Venezuela and reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and international law, reports UNB."Bangladesh notes with concern the recent developments...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
A bone-chilling cold wave, combined with a blanket of dense fog, brought daily life to a near-standstill across the country, including the capital, Dhaka, on Monday.A mild cold wave is sweeping over 15 regions of the country and may continue...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion.The 2025 programme targets priority investments in energy, transport, banking reforms, urban services, climate resilience, small...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a special initiative to simplify the filing of VAT returns by allowing taxpayers to upload their previously submitted paper-based returns to the e-VAT system on their own.Under the initiative, all previously submitted...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
The Planning Commission has approved the proposed Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) worth Tk 2.0 trillion for the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), giving the highest priority to the transport and communications, power and energy, and housing sectors.The extended meeting of...
FE REPORTPeople still have confidence in Islamic banks as fresh deposits amounting to Tk 440 million were deposited into the newborn, state-sponsored Sammilito Islami Bank in the first two days of its operations.Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur...
FE REORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
Inflation rises further with December rate up at 8.49 per cent on a point- to-point basis in an apparent defiance of central bank's bid to lower persistently elevated price growth in a weakening investment scenario.The overall inflation stood at 8.49...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday ordered television channels to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect.The directive was given in an official letter to television channels on Monday, reports UNB.The decision follows...
A condolence message of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the death of three-time former Prime Minister, symbol of the democratic movement, and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been formally handed over to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, reports...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
Begum Khaleda Zia blended public-and private-sector development in a way uniquely suited to Bangladesh, prioritising business growth while ensuring social responsibility, a commemorative meeting recalls. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh organised the 'Memorial and Dua Mahfil' at a...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-01-06 00:00:00
A move advances to rope in 10 more entities having public shares to the stock market long starved of good stocks and facing frequent volatilities, officials say. Of the ten blue-chip companies, some are solely owned by government while some...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun closely examining the election affidavits of all candidates participating in the 13th national parliamentary election, the ant-graft watchdog Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen said on Monday, reports UNB."The asset declarations submitted by the candidates...
A Dhaka court has ordered to attach 5.37 acres of plots in Mymensingh, Gazipur and Brahmanbaria and three vehicles owned by former law minister Anisul Huq in a graft case, reports BSS. Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of the Dhaka Metropolitan...
A Dhaka court has set January 21 for a hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others, reports BSS.Judge Md Abdus Salam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-9, set the hearing...
DU CorrespondentDhaka University (DU) unit of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has formed a new committee for the 2026 session, with Muhammad Mohiuddin Khan as president and Ashiqur Rahman as secretary.Md. Sazzad Hossain Khan was elected as organizing secretary.The election at...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an icon of Bangladesh's democracy, saying she remained the people's ultimate source of trust throughout her life, report agencies."People loved Khaleda Zia wholeheartedly. She was...
FE REPORTA total of 42 appeals against the decision on electoral nomination papers were filed with Election Commission (EC) on the first day as the process began on Monday.Of the total, 41 appeals were filed against the returning officers' decision...
Leaders of five political parties allied with the BNP in the simultaneous movement against the Awami League government held seperate meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday, reports UNB.The meetings took place at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office...
Inquiry Commission for Enforced Disappearance Chairperson Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury speaking at a press briefing on its final report and overall activities at the commission's office in the capital on Monday. — PID
The Department of Environment brought out a rally in the capital on Monday as part of its campaign to raise people's awareness about checking sound pollution. The campaign along with mobile courts will continue at 10 points for 10 working...
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, inaugurated the 50th founding anniversary celebration of Village Defence Party (VDP) at the Bangladesh Ansar and VDP Academy in Safipur, Gazipur as the chief guest on...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: An 18-year-old labourer went missing in the Karnaphuli River on Sunday after falling from a vessel while unloading fish. The incident occurred near the Ishanganj Sea Resource Jetty on the southern bank of the river.The missing...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: Two shipbreaking workers died on Monday when a boat capsized in the Sandwip Channel while they were trying to thwart an attempted robbery at a yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram.The victims, identified as Abdul Khalek Ratan and...
OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, Jan 05: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted a charge sheet against former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Zaman, and 34 others in connection with the embezzlement of Tk 250 million (25 crore) from United Commercial Bank...
FE REPORT Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury reiterated on Monday that the upcoming national election will be held on time.He also warned that there will be no leniency for activities that disrupt the polls process."We (the...
GULAM RABBANIAt least 200 lower court judges across the country are being forced to share courtrooms due to an acute shortage of facilities, according to officials of the Supreme Court (SC) Registry.The situation has led to a significant loss of...
Munima SultanaDespite significant interest from global lenders, the development of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network in the capital remains largely at a standstill.With the exception of the operational MRT Line-6, the five other projects have been deferred as the...
Md. Obaidur Rahman, secretary of the Ministry of Industries, has joined SME Foundation as chairperson.He officially took charge at the SME Foundation office on Monday, says a press release. The ministry issued a notification on January 1 this year, appointing...
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