That the incidence of the vector-borne disease, dengue, has reached alarming proportions this year is to say the least when a record 928 deaths and 190,758 cases were reported till the morning of September 25. Given that the responsible government...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2023-09-27 00:00:00
Ease of new-era travels and road safety remain elusive in Bangladesh as the much-vaunted latest law looks lopsided and ramshackle transports, amateurist drivers, outmoded manual traffic controls pose avoidable risks.These are cardinal ones among hazards that are responsible for loss...
US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter will travel to Islamabad, Karachi, and Dhaka September 25 - October?2, reports UNB.The Assistant Secretary will meet with embassy and consulate staff and observe consular operations, said the US Department...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Sept 25: The groundbreaking work of the Bay terminal of Chattogram seaport is likely in October subject to the approval of the proposed construction master plan this month.The master plan has been framed by two consultants - Kun Hwa...
Bangladesh ranked the 22nd among the world's 50 most conflict-ridden countries, according to new research that measures political violence around the globe, reports UNB.Myanmar, with the highest number of armed groups in the world, topped the list with a rating...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
With 19 more deaths from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh rose to 928 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).At least 3,033 new patients were hospitalised...
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a US dollar- booking policy for maximum 1 year, at a higher rate, to meet future requirements, reports UNB.According to the new rules, after one year, the bank will be able to charge a maximum of...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Migrant workers returning with sickness will now get a one-time financial assistance of Tk 150,000 to meet their immediate medical expenses."In order to make immediate medical assistance of injured, sick and physically disabled returned migrant workers more meaningful, the financial...
A 52-year-old lawyer who sustained injuries during an indiscriminate firing by a group of terrorists on a road in Dhaka's Tejgaon area died on Monday. Bhuban Chandra Shil succumbed to his injuries at 10:35 am on Monday while receiving treatment...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Marginalised communities in Bangladesh continue to lag behind in reaping the benefits of the country's economic progress, said economists and civil-society members at a programme on Monday. They identified factors such as weak governance, inadequate policies and undue political interference...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
In a continued struggle to stabilise potato prices, the government is considering imports as retail rates defy the government-set maximum retail price of Tk 36 per kg, according to a top official."We are closely monitoring the situation. If potato prices...
Water-soaked goods and fashion accessories dry under the sun at Dhaka's New Market on Monday after severe waterlogging from heavy rain last week. Traders estimate losses at Tk 0.1 to Tk 0.5 million per shop. — FE Photo by Shafiqul...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
After ExxonMobil's unsolicited offer, another US firm, Chevron, has also expressed interest to explore Bangladesh’s deep offshore blocks that have so far remained unexplored despite having high potential to discover hydrocarbon resources. "Chevron Bangladesh has submitted a proposal in this...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Around 5.0-percent top contractors take 26 per cent of online government purchase deals as the much-hyped e-tendering system could hardly create a competitive environment nearly a decade into its existence, says a watchdog. Besides, value of 99 per cent of...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Top bankers and banking specialists on Monday gathered at a seminar in Dhaka to identify key barriers obstructing Bangladesh's cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) from participating in the global trade network. The obstacles they identified include financial limitations,...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
An oncoming problem on trade front is feared from a reported US restrictions on processing payments linked to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) through which Bangladesh also settles deferred import payments. According to Indian media report, the US Office of...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Thought-provoking reform ideas have been invited for netting more remittances which can help resolve the prevailing foreign-exchange and other macroeconomic problems facing Bangladesh.As current measures and bets for remitters couldn't deter remittance and forex diversions, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal...
Light to moderate rain/ thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office.It...
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam and participants at a closing ceremony of the three-day 2nd international conference on 'Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development' (ICICT4SD) on the university campus in the city...
Bangladesh Ansar & Village Defence Party (VDP) Director General Major General AKM Aminul Haque adorning newly-promoted 28 deputy directors of Bangladesh Ansar & VDP with the rank-badge at an installation ceremony in its headquarters on Monday — Ansar & VDP
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
The US Visa Restriction Policy would not be a cause for image crisis of police, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Monday in the capital."I think, the US visa policy won't harm the image of police,"...
Foreign Minister (FM) Dr AK Abdul Momen has called upon the Bangladeshi diaspora to play an active role for the country, urging them to counter misinformation and propaganda with facts and figures, reports UNB.He also praised their role in connecting...
Outgoing Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique has said the country became independent at the cost of blood and not at the mercy of anyone, reports UNB."Those who had opposed at the time of independence are also opposing now. So we...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Rights body Odhikar's Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and its Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan on Monday filed appeal petition with the High Court against their jail sentence in a case filed under Section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act....
JU CORRESPONDENT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
There are at least 1.1 million people in Bangladesh suffering from dementia - a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities. The caseload may increase to 2.4 million by 2041, according to public health activists...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
BNP leaders said on Monday the government must take the responsibility if anything untoward happens to ailing Khaleda Zia.BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas said Khaleda Zia is seriously ill and she immediately needs to go abroad for liver transplant....
Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the government has nothing to do about BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's treatment abroad considering the legal aspect, reports UNB. "I have told it earlier that the BNP chief got the conditional release as per...
FE REPORT | 2023-09-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Monday that the government was destroying country's politics in a planned way. "You (people) should remember that Awami League was in power in 1975 and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the prime minister and president....
The Awami League (AL) has issued a 36-day ultimatum to BNP to leave the path of negative politics on Monday, reports UNB. "Within 36 days, BNP should leave its arson terrorism, sabotage and conspiring against the democracy, otherwise people will...
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