BRAC Bank has distributed more than 62,000 pieces of winter clothes nationwide to support marginalised communities affected by extreme cold.As part of the initiative, the bank provided 13,000 blankets through the Chief Advisor's Welfare Fund and the Chattogram City Corporation,...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently promoted Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman to the position of Director, recognising his professional competence, dedication, and significant contributions to the organisation.Prior to this promotion, Mr. Rahman served as an Additional Director in the SME and Special...
The Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, Connectivity, and Resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) formally commenced at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, on Tuesday.Jointly organised by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (Japan), the Maheshkhali Integrated...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recorded a notable turnaround in the 2024-25 fiscal year as its classified loans declined to a historic low of 3.45 per cent, while profits rose by 2.52 per cent. This reflected improved operational efficiency...
ICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Legal and Compliance Perspectives under Documentary Credits' in Chattogram recently. ICCB Secretary General Ataur Rahman inaugurated the workshop and distributed certificates among the participants while A T M Nesarul Hoque, Executive Vice President...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
Riding on massive recovery drives across the country, the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC made a significant stride in improving its asset quality in 2025 calendar year.Sharing the key financials of the bank at a media briefing at its headquarters on...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank organised a three-day training workshop titled 'General Banking Management' at the bank's Training Institute. Managing Director and CEO Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest on Tuesday. Principal of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
The yield on five-year treasury bonds fell sharply on Tuesday as banks channelled excess liquidity into risk-free government securities amid weak private-sector credit demand ahead of the national election.The cut-off yield-commonly referred to as the interest rate-on Bangladesh Government Treasury...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has formed a 12-member inter-ministerial working committee to conduct periodic reviews of stipends and allowances under various government social safety net programmes.According to a notice from the ministry, the committee will assist the cabinet committee...
InterContinental Dhaka, the iconic luxury hotel by IHG, has become the first hotel in Bangladesh to introduce an AI-powered Glass Bottle Water Plant producing Zero Mile Artisanal Water, setting a significant new benchmark in sustainable hospitality.The facility was recently inaugurated...
Pubali Bank has recorded an operating profit that exceeded Tk 30 billion in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the bank's history.Driven by sustainable growth strategies, robust risk management and a strong customer-centric approach, the bank's operating profit grew by...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 13: Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has handed over a cheque for Tk 2.03 billion to the government, covering loan installments and dividend payments related to six ship acquisition projects implemented under the Ministry of Shipping.The cheque was formally...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
The latest rebalancing of the benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse has pushed out several fundamentally strong stocks in favour of junk stocks, a consequence of investors' prolonged exit from the secondary market over the past two years."This is a...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
The securities regulator has instructed Silva Pharmaceuticals to conduct a revaluation of its machinery and equipment purchased with IPO funds and to disclose the operational status of the factory building constructed using the same proceeds.The move aims to determine the...
VIENNA, Jan 13 (AFP): Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport on Tuesday, while neighbouring Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced travel disruptions.Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming...
CHISINAU, Jan 13 (Reuters): Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she would vote in favour of unification with neighbouring European Union and NATO member Romania if a referendum were to take place to help protect its fragile democracy against Russian...
KHARKIV, Jan 13 (AFP): Russia battered Ukraine with more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones early Tuesday, killing four people and pummelling another power plant, piling more pressure on Ukraine's brittle energy system.An AFP journalist in the eastern...
GENEVA, Jan 13 (AFP): At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said on Tuesday.The UN children's agency UNICEF said...
NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (AFP): Afghanistan's Taliban government has appointed their first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi.India has not officially recognised the Taliban government, but the...
NEW YORK, Jan 13 (BBC/AP): Long-range missile strikes remain an option for a potential US intervention, but Pentagon officials have also presented cyber operations and psychological campaign responses, the sources said.Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries with...
Waqar Ahmad Choudhury | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh recorded nominal economic growth under the previous regime. The headline performance, however, concealed deep-rooted structural weaknesses from entrenched corruption, weak fiscal discipline, and severe governance failures. These deficiencies strained the economy, leading to a sharp build-up of public debt...
For the past week, a severe cold wave has disrupted normal life across the vast char (islet) areas along the Padma River. Bone-chilling temperatures and dense fog have turned everyday survival into a struggle for the vulnerable residents of these...
Cyberbullying and online harassment increasingly threaten people's dignity, privacy, and mental well-being in Bangladesh. Women, children, students, journalists, and social workers are among the most frequent targets. Although several laws have been enacted to curb cybercrime, serious questions remain about...
Wasi Ahmed | 2026-01-14 00:00:00
Despite the popular perception that Bangladesh as an agro-based country has immense potential for exporting agro-processed foods, the reality is hardly encouraging. The country has yet to make any significant headway in harnessing its advantages in this promising field. While...
Bangladesh ranks among the worst nations in the world in terms of road safety. A World Economic Forum (WEF) opinion survey ranked Bangladesh's roads among the worst in Asia and 113th globally considering their poor infrastructures. In South Asia, Sri...
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters): Copper prices were slightly weaker on Tuesday as uncertainty about future US interest rate cuts and a slightly firmer dollar were countered by supply worries and continued interest from speculators.Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal...
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures reversed gains to close lower on Tuesday, pressured by the uncertainty over Indonesia's B50 biodiesel mandate, though stronger rival oils and positive cargo surveyor export data capped the decline.The benchmark palm...
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (Reuters): India's basmati rice exports to Iran have slowed to a near standstill amid the protests gripping the Gulf country, with suppliers wary of new deals due to the risk of non-payment and potential additional U.S....
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters): Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding major producer Iran and potential supply disruptions overshadowed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela.Brent futures jumped $1.24, or 1.9%, to $65.11 a barrel by...
Gold and silver's upward run has reignited, with bullion topping $4,600 an ounce for the first time and big brokerages predicting $5,000 as a range of factors intensify, boosting the metal's safe-haven cachet, reports Reuters.Spot gold traded as high as...
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