Global investors trimmed their equity fund holdings for the first time in eight weeks in the seven days to March 4 as an intensifying US-Israeli conflict with Iran fanned inflation worries and dampened risk appetite, reports Reuters.US equity funds were...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-07 00:00:00
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) tumbled this week, snapping a six-week winning streak, as investors were rattled by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Market analysts said stocks suffered a major setback amid rising geopolitical tensions...
Tanim Asjad | 2026-03-07 00:00:00
People in Dhaka and across the country are exasperated by the chaotic, inefficient public transport system. Previous governments failed to develop an efficient system. Abrupt and disjointed measures meant to fix public transport only made things more chaotic. As a...
Whenever the list of the world's most polluted cities is published, Dhaka is almost always near the top. The Air Quality Index frequently records unhealthy or even hazardous levels, especially in winter when the air feels thick and heavy. Yet...
In agrarian Bangladesh, agriculture is more than a profession; it is the foundation of livelihood for millions and a key pillar of the national economy. Yet this vital sector now stands at risk due to the growing impacts of climate...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2026-03-07 00:00:00
The first steps of any new government are often taken under the weight of expectation. As the administration under Tarique Rahman begins to implement its electoral promises, particularly through the rollout of family cards and the waiver of agricultural loans,...
When the reports of drug-resistant strains of different bacteria have been a cause for concern among the health professionals and informed section of the public, new research findings about drug resistant fungi are coming. In this connection, a fresh study...
Matiur Rahman | 2026-03-07 00:00:00
On the restless streets of Dhaka, where flyovers rise above old bazaars and glass towers cast long shadows over rickshaw-lined lanes, a quiet transformation is reshaping the most intimate institution of our society. This change is not announced in political...
Shahiduzzaman | 2026-03-07 00:00:00
Most people in Bangladesh do not know how political parties get their money. This is not by chance. Party finances are among the least transparent parts of the political system, even though money is crucial in elections, nominations, and political...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-03-06 12:00:00
Bangladesh's footwear exports to the US market witnessed about 52-percent growth in 2025 amid trade and tariff tension, which encouraged American buyers to diversify sourcing destinations and reduce dependence on China and Vietnam.In the last calendar year, Bangladesh exported footwear...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-06 12:00:00
Teachers and students of the Department of Social Work at Rajshahi University (RU) on Thursday formed a human chain demanding justice for the killing of Asma Sadia Runa, former RU student and Islamic University (IU) Social Welfare Department chairman. The...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 12:00:00
Depositors of five crisis-hit and merged Islamic banks staged on Thursday a protest and also formed a human chain in front of the Bangladesh Bank headquarters in the capital's Motijheel area. They demanded the immediate release of their funds and...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made it mandatory for income-tax officials to use data from the ASYCUDA system while determining the tax liabilities of importers, in a move aimed at ensuring transparency and curbing tax evasion.The initiative is...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
A near-blockade of oil and gas sources in the gulf amid the Middle-East war situation prompts government authorities to send in a nationwide call for citizens, institutions and businesses to adopt strict energy-saving measures.The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral...
Chattogram, Mar 5 (UNB): Production at two large state-owned fertiliser factories - Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) in Anwara upazila-has been suspended due to a gas shortage.Authorities said production was halted from Wednesday evening...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against six former officials of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited over allegations of cheque forgery and embezzlement of about Tk 137 million.According to the case statement filed by ACC Deputy Assistant...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The government is set to place canal excavation and river restoration at the heart of next fiscal year's development spending, signalling a renewed focus on water management and ecological balance.Guidelines issued for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for FY2026-27 underscore...
Govt announces March 18 holidayThe government has declared March 18 a public holiday to facilitate smooth travel for people heading home during Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB. Now the government officials and employees will enjoy a continuous holiday from March 17 to...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
United States assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs Paul Kapur Thursday held wrap-up talks in Dhaka as Washington seeks to deepen engagement with the new government of Bangladesh.He held talks on the day with Bangladesh prime...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Officials at the ministry of finance have started assessing the possible impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East on Bangladesh's economy and ways to manage the potential financial burden arising from it, sources said.The ministry launched the study...
JUBAIR HASANBangladesh Bank now decides to sit with leading economists and think tanks tomorrow (Saturday) to discuss the crisis-management strategies in the wake of war against Iran by the Israel-USA coalition.The central bank's decision came just a day after the...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Persistent inflationary pressures continue to outpace wage growth in Bangladesh, eroding household purchasing power and real income, according to the latest Economic Update and Outlook of the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission.Released on Thursday, the February economic...
Former prime minister Khaleda Zia is among 15 individuals and five institutions who will receive the 2026 Independence Awards, Bangladesh's highest civilian honour, in recognition of their distinguished and meritorious contributions to the nation.The Cabinet Division announced the names of...
TEHRAN, Mar 5 (AFP): Israel on Thursday launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the Middle East war spread throughout the region and beyond.AFP reporters in Tehran...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
A two-pronged challenge to the Bangladesh Bank governor's removal and a new appointment came Thursday through a write petition and from an anti-corruption watchdog. The appointment of Bangladesh Bank's new governor comes under judicial scrutiny as a writ petition filed...
SHIPPERS' COUNCIL HOLDS DOA AND IFTAR MEHFILShippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) organised a Doa and Iftar Mehfil at Fortune Square Convention Hall in Dhaka on Monday. SCB Chairman Md Rezaul Karim presided over the event. Senior Vice Chairman Syed Md...
JANATA BANK HOLDS BOGURA DIVISIONAL BRANCH MANAGERS' CONFERENCEJanata Bank PLC held its Bogura Divisional Branch Managers' Conference at a local convention centre on Wednesday. Chairman of the bank Md Fazlur Rahman was present as the chief guest. The event was...
Following its application to conduct Islamic Sharia-based insurance business, Prime Insurance Company Limited has received approval from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), the Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC (DSE), the...
Md Shamsul Huda has been reappointed as the chief executive officer of Sonar Bangla Insurance Limited.His reappointment has been approved by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) for the next three years, effective from March 5, says a press...
FE REPORTFor millions in Bangladesh, daily life is defined by a few basic but persistent struggles. The challenges are diverse and deepening, ranging from the creeping salinity in the coastal belt of Satkhira to the immense pressures of unplanned urbanisation...
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