FE REPORTNational Feed Mill may have overstated its profit in FY25 by tampering with the cost of goods sold and by reducing financial expenses, according to its auditor.The auditor has issued a qualified opinion on the company's financial statements for...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Unilever Consumer Care's profit grew 19 per cent year-on-year to Tk 794 million in 2025, supported by higher sales of Horlicks amid easing inflationary pressure.Sales of Horlicks gradually climbed over the past four consecutive quarters to December last year after...
In recent years, divorce has become increasingly common in Bangladesh, not only in major cities but also in smaller towns. Behind every legal separation lies a story of disappointment, misunderstanding, broken trust, loyalty issues, and emotional exhaustion. Divorce is not...
The ongoing war between Iran, America and Israel has raised serious apprehension of economic vulnerability in the world. Violence triggered across the Middle East has become a cause for serious concern for South Asian countries like Bangladesh and others.Since most...
Shiabur Rahman | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Bangladesh experienced over 30 earthquakes in the past one year. Though most of them were minor in intensity, measuring between 2.9 and 5.7 on the Richter Scale, they sounded the alarm for the country. Bangladesh is inherently prone to seismic...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The American-Israeli attack on Iran has come at a time when the Muslims the world over observe siam or fasting for a month. Whether the choice of the time is deliberate or not, it is a heretical act. When Donald...
The recent decision by the Bangladesh Bank to introduce a special loan facility for export-oriented factories carries significance that goes beyond a routine financial intervention. At its heart lies the recognition of a touchy moment-when economic strain intersects with social...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The Middle East has once again emerged as the epicenter of a geopolitical maelstrom whose consequences are being felt beyond its boundaries and territories. While the current conflict in the region was initially perceived as a bilateral or perhaps trilateral...
In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, IFIC Bank has launched a series of exclusive offers for its credit and debit cardholders. The bank has introduced extensive cashback and discount facilities across various categories, including...
HONG KONG, March 4 (AFP): Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact...
The new executive committee of the Rupali Bank Drivers' Welfare Cooperative Society Limited has been formed. The election was held on January 31, 2026.In the newly elected committee, Md. Mokbul Hossain has been elected as President and Md. Kaykobad Ratan...
ACI MOTORS OFFICIALLY ENTERS THE SUB 1 TON SEGMENT ACI Motors Limited has officially commenced its journey in Bangladesh's sub 1 ton commercial vehicle segment by introducing the Mini Pickup range from the globally renowned automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra....
UCB OBSERVES FINANCIAL LITERACY DAY WITH NATIONWIDE PROGRAMMEUnited Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organised a special nationwide programme on the first Monday of March to mark Financial Literacy Day. The programme was held simultaneously at the bank's head office and at...
State Minister for Land Kayser Kamal had to wait for about half an hour on the veranda of a land office in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj after arriving for a surprise inspection and finding no officials present, reports bdnews24.com.The minister reached the...
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Wednesday sought assistance from the United States to help meet the country's energy demand in the current global context, reports BSS."The government has been taking preparations to import energy from...
The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur, meets Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday. — PID Story on Page 1
FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Police have recovered throat-slit body of a woman from a rented house in Mirhazirbagh area under the Shyampur police station in the capital. The victim has been identified as Lucky, 17, who had lived with her husband at the rented...
Although U-turns have been introduced at various points on the capital's roads to ease traffic congestion, the situation has deteriorated during Ramadan, with gridlock worsening instead. The photo was taken in the Farmgate area on Wednesday. — FE Photo by...
FE REPORT Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has started preparing comprehensive lists of criminals and extortionists across the country as part of a decisive drive to restore law and order."We're preparing lists of extortionists and criminals in...
A female teacher of Social Welfare department of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia was hacked to death allegedly by an employee of the department at her office on Wednesday.The murder suspect who apparently attempted suicide was found injured with his...
FE Report | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
More than 4.0 million taxpayers have so far submitted their income-tax returns online for the tax year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp rise in digital compliance following mandatory e-filing for most individual taxpayers.Among them, 50,427 taxpayers have paid a wealth surcharge,...
Munima Sultana | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Dhaka's metro-rail operator has slipped into fresh uncertainty, with almost all its senior leadership positions vacant and a growing internal dispute threatening administrative stability.As the Managing Director's appointment is cancelled and key project directors' contracts expire, Dhaka Mass Transit Company...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
State-run Petrobangla has initiated gas rationing starting Wednesday as the ongoing Middle East crisis begins to pinch Bangladesh's energy supply, officials said. About 50 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas has been cut from power plants, while fertiliser...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Implementation of a recently signed trade agreement, repatriation of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants from the United States and the escalating crisis in the Middle East figured high at high-level talks held Wednesday in Dhaka between Bangladesh and America.Visiting US assistant secretary...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Two major political parties were consulted before the signing of the trade agreement close to the polls and they consented, says Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman in a rebuttal to mounting criticisms.Speaking to reporters at the foreign ministry Wednesday-when a...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given orders to issue "e-health" cards to ensure medical services to the public, reports bdnews24.com.The directive came at a meeting involving the health minister, state minister, advisors and health experts, held at the Prime Minister's...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 4: The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the war with Iran. Israel targeted the Iranian leadership and security forces as the...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Taxpayers may soon sigh with relief from the rigours of responding separately to multiple queries from tax and VAT officials as the government's revenue authority is integrating its outmoded auditing system.A joint audit system for income tax and VAT (value-added...
As part of a global campaign for the upcoming Inter- national Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh on Wednesday hosted an "Open Mic" event.The programme, held at Shahabuddin Park in Gulshan, forms part of UNFPA's Inter-...
Southeast University (SEU) has secured the second position in the overall Ranking and the top position in the innovation category among Bangladeshi universities, according to the 2026 rankings of Spain's education and research organisation, Scimago. In its latest report, which...
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