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Russia sole 'winner' in Iran war, says EU chief

2026-03-11 00:00:00

BRUSSELS, Mar 10 (AFP): Russia is so far the only winner of the Iran war, EU chief Antonio Costa said Tuesday, lamenting that Moscow profited from soaring energy prices sparked by US-Israeli strikes and Tehran's retaliation.The diversion of military capabilities...

Madagascar's leader fires PM, cabinet

2026-03-11 00:00:00

ANTANANARIVO, Mar 10 (AFP): Madagascar's leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon after seizing power following youth-led protests five months ago. The colonel chose Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, from the private sector, as...

Mideast war displaces 100,000 in Lebanon in single day: UN

2026-03-11 00:00:00

GENEVA, Mar 10 (AFP): Israeli strikes and mass evacuation orders have seen nearly 700,000 people flee their homes in Lebanon in just over a week, with more than 100,000 fleeing in 24 hours, the UN said Tuesday."Lives have been upended...

Iraqi airspace must not be used against neighbours

2026-03-11 00:00:00

BAGHDAD, Mar 10 (AFP/AP): Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday that Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks in the Middle East war.Iraq neighbours Iran, against which the...

Tk 1.45 billion infrastructure lies unused in Gaibandha, Jamalpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Mar 10: The visually appealing infrastructure of ferry terminals at Gaibandha and Jamalpur's Balashighat-Bahadurabad river route have been lying without any use although they were built with about Tk1.45 billion in 2022.The terminals were constructed as part of a...

Thousands suffer due to collapsed bridge in Chandpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Mar 08: The recent collapse of an important concrete bridge connecting the Boalia-Matlab Road in Chandpur's Matlab Dakhshin Upazila has been causing daily inconvenience for thousands of villagers.Before its sudden collapse on March 3, the bridge was used round...

Eid shopping gathers pace in Rajshahi

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 10: With the Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, approaching, shopping activities have gained momentum cross markets and shopping malls in Rajshahi city. Stores are displaying a wide range of new clothing, footwear, cosmetics and children's items,...

'Middle class' caught between rising prices and social status

MALIHA TASNIM | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

An older woman broke down in tears in a video that spread quickly online. She said she could not afford soybean oil because of its high price. In another clip, a customer complained about the rising cost of lemons and...

Thailand, Vietnam push remote work to save energy

2026-03-11 00:00:00

BANGKOK, March 10, 2026 (AFP): Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees on Tuesday to work from home and take up other energy-saving measures as the Middle East war disrupted oil supplies and sent fuel prices swinging.Thai authorities said government workers...

ICAB's DRC hosts Ramadan celebration and Islamic cultural festival

2026-03-11 00:00:00

The Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has recently organised the "Ramadan Celebration & Islamic Cultural Festival 2026" for a second consecutive time. The event featured recitation of the holy Quran, Ramadan-themed quizzes,...

Community Bank celebrates International Women's Day

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC organised a special programme marking International Women's Day, bringing together female employees of the bank working in and around Dhaka. The event was held at the head office of the bank in Dhaka under the theme...

SBAC Bank hands over cheque to BB startup fund

2026-03-11 00:00:00

SBAC Bank PLC has handed over a cheque to transfer funds to Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC, established by Bangladesh Bank to make equity investment more accessible for technology-based and innovative entrepreneurs. Md. Rabiul Islam, Additional Managing Director of SBAC...

Jamuna Bank observes International Women's Day

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank PLC celebrated International Women's Day amid enthusiasm at its head office on Sunday. The theme of this year's Day was "Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls". Managing Director and CEO Mirza Elias Uddin Ahmed inaugurated...

Pay Zakat, donations thru Nagad and Nagad Islamic

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Nagad and Nagad Islamic have introduced the most convenient facilities for paying Zakat and providing financial donations to serve humanity through various charitable organisations. Every day, users of the Nagad and Nagad Islamic apps, as well as basic phone users...

BB directs banks, MFS to ensure uninterrupted transactions during Eid

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all scheduled banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers and payment system operators to ensure uninterrupted and secure digital transactions during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, reports UNB.In a circular issued on Monday, the central bank instructed financial...

Rezaul Karim promoted to DMD of Grameen Bank

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has recently been promoted to Deputy Managing Director (Finance & Accounts) of Grameen Bank, in recognition of his outstanding performance and valuable contributions to the institution. The decision was made at the 173rd meeting of the...

Bangladesh, UK discuss trade, aviation and multilateral cooperation

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom explored ways to further strengthen their trade and business relations, including unlocking investment in Bangladesh's blue economy, broadening the "Made in Bangladesh" brand and expanding cooperation in education and multilateral platforms.The discussion took place when...

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen meets

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen meets Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood at his office in Secretariat on Tuesday. — PID

US-Bangla Airlines to resume Sharjah, Abu Dhabi flights from Mar 13, 14

FE REPORT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh's leading private airline, US-Bangla Airlines, will resume its flights from Dhaka to Sharjah on March 13 and to Abu Dhabi on March 14, following a suspension caused by the US-Israel attack on Iran from February 28. The airline also...

REHAB seeks Tk 30b fund for housing sector

FE REPORT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00

Real estate developers have called for fresh financial support to cushion the housing sector from growing economic uncertainty triggered by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Industry leaders say rising costs and tight financing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for developers...

Banks to remain closed on March 18 for Eid

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday announced that all scheduled banks will remain closed on March 18 as the government declared the day a public holiday through an executive order on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.However, some bank branches in key...

Currency, tax risks tempering private equity optimism in India, investors say

2026-03-11 00:00:00

MUMBAI, March 10 (Reuters): Currency depreciation and high taxes remain key constraints on private equity (PE) returns from India, investors say, even as the country's strong growth outlook and improving exit environment cement its place in the emerging market space.The...

Most Gulf equities gain

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, mostly led by financial shares, after President Donald Trump said the US-Israeli war on Iran could end soon even as mutual threats persisted, reports Reuters.Dubai's main share index jumped 2 per cent,...

European shares jump as hopes of de-escalation spark relief rally

2026-03-11 00:00:00

European shares rebounded on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the war in the Middle East could come to a swift end, lifting investor sentiment and sparking a broad-based rally across regional markets, reports Reuters.The pan-European STOXX 600 index...

Elon Musk's SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing after seeking early index entry

2026-03-11 00:00:00

NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters): Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq for what could rank as the biggest initial public offering of all time, according to four people familiar with...

Portfolio flows to emerging markets slow to $22b in Feb

2026-03-11 00:00:00

NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters): Foreign investors sharply slowed their purchases of emerging market assets in February to below $22 billion even as flows remained positive across both debt and equities, data from a global banking trade group showed on...

DELTA LIFE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Delta Life Insurance Company Limited, a leading insurance institution, celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with a programme held at the conference hall of its head office on Sunday to recognise the contributions of its women employees. Jaibunara, EVP (Underwriting), delivered...

PRIME BANK PARTNERS WITH DIET COUNSELING CENTER

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic agreement with Diet Counseling Centre to offer exclusive discount benefits to Prime Bank Neera customers. Under this agreement, Prime Bank Neera customers will enjoy attractive discounts on a range of nutrition and...

MODHUMOTI BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH HYATT PLACE

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Modhumoti Bank PLC signed an agreement with Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara on the hotel premises in recently. Under this agreement, Modhumoti cardholders will enjoy a maximum discount of 50% on various services at the Hyatt Place. The signing ceremony was...

DHAKA BANK LAUNCHES WOMEN-FOCUSED SAVINGS PRODUCT

2026-03-11 00:00:00

Dhaka Bank PLC has introduced a new women-focused savings product titled 'Empower - Dhaka Bank Aroni' under its women banking platform 'Dhaka Bank Aroni'. The initiative aims to empower women financially by combining attractive savings returns with insurance protection and...