FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
Bangladesh's foreign-debt repayments are projected to aggressively outpace fresh foreign-fund receipts within the next three fiscal years, analysts alert.Data from the Finance Division and the Economic Relations Division (ERD) reveal a looming fiscal squeeze, culminating in FY2028-29 when the country's...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has served a show-cause notice on its lawmaker from Mymensingh-11 (Bhaluka), Fakhr Uddin Ahmed Bacchu, who also serves as convener of Bhaluka Upazila BNP, over allegations of violating party discipline, extortion in industrial areas and...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
A free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and the European Union could limit deep garment- export drop due to loss of duty-free facility after the country's LDC graduation, according to a latest research.As post-LDC tariff cliff collides with zero-duty market access...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested the administrator of a Facebook group on charges of online fraud, cyber extortion and misuse of information technology related to ticket sales for Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's upcoming concert in...
High Court (HC) has delivered 10 verdicts over the past month after giving priority to the hearing of death references and appeals in cases filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, signalling a renewed focus on the speedy...
Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui delivering speech during his visit to Cox's Bazar on July 17-18 to review border management, operational preparedness and humanitarian assistance activities.
TALHA BIN HABIB The government is set to announce Hajj 2027 packages this week, according to the ministry concerned and industry insiders. The present government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after assuming office declared to reduce the cost of the...
State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib has said the government has launched an extensive drive to repair roads and highways damaged by recent heavy rainfall and floods, with the worst-affected areas in Chattogram, Cox's...
FE REPORT Police have arrested alleged shooter Tanim Reza alias Bappi and his four associates over an extortion-linked shooting at a cattle market leaseholder's office in the capital's Motijheel area.Three foreign-made firearms and seven rounds of bullets were also recovered...
Police have recovered the body of a farmer from the Sati River in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Shishu Barman (50), son of Tarek Nath Chandra of Harram area of the upazila.Locals said that Shishu...
DU CorrespondentThe University of Dhaka (DU) has announced restrictions on the entry of outsiders and vehicle movement on the campus from Sunday evening until Monday morning in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, aiming to ensure safety and...
Arman Hossen | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
More than 1,000 students have been admitted beyond the officially approved undergraduate seat capacity at the University of Dhaka (DU) over the past three academic sessions, placing increasing pressure on classrooms, laboratories, university halls and administrative services, according to an...
BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the ruling BNP wants to further strengthen its geopolitical, economic, and commercial relations with China, reports BSS.He said the existing relationship between the two countries...
FE REPORTThe recent flood that has battered the country is not only a natural disaster but the result of climate change as well as unplanned development and destruction of the environment, observed speakers on Saturday.The Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway line is...
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Rakibul Islam Rakib on Friday said JCD and its supporters would remain united until the Awami League (AL) is brought to justice for its alleged wrongdoings, reports UNB.He made the remarks while addressing a...
KHULNA, July 18 (BSS): Khulna University (KU) on Saturday observed the second martyrdom anniversary of July uprising martyr Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdha, a student of the university's 2019 batch, with daylong programmes, calling for united efforts to build the discrimination-free,...
An audio-visual publication series on 2024 Mass Uprising along with a theme song presentation, cultural performances and a discussion was held at the Bangladesh Film Archive in the city on Friday to mark the Women, Child Martyrs and July Warriors...
State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and the Ministry of Railways Habibur Rashid Habib, MP, on Saturday laid emphasis on deeply embracing the Bangladeshi nationalism introduced by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman to collectively propel the country towards a path...
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman speaking at the 11-party alliance's Barishal divisional meeting on the Hemayet Uddin Eidgah premises in Barishal on Saturday. — Photo collected
BAGERHAT, July 18 (UNB): Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal on Saturday called on all stakeholders to work together to strengthen the rule of law, saying the legal community has always stood for justice and against injustice.He...
NAOGAON, July 18 (UNB): Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Saturday said the government would not be distracted from its responsibilities by trolling or criticism, asserting that its priority is to ensure quality education for the nation."Those who...
The government has laid a strong foundation for building a democratic, discrimination-free and prosperous Bangladesh during its first 150 days in office by restoring public confidence, rebuilding institutions, stabilising the economy and delivering on key election pledges, Prime Minister's Office...
Standard Islami Bank holds its 429th Board MeetingThe 429th Board Meeting of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Thursday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Abdul Aziz presided over the meeting, which was...
PRIME BANK SIGNS DEAL WITH RELIANT TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON VEHICLESPrime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Reliant International Ltd at the latter's corporate office in Dhaka recently. Under the agreement, Reliant will offer exclusive discounts on the purchase...
The ongoing FIFA World Cup appears to have given a strong boost to internet usage in Bangladesh, with industry insiders attributing a sharp rise in internet subscriptions to increased data consumption during the global football spectacle alongside some others aspects,...
Huarun Tex Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is set to invest US$ 30 million to establish a textile manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.The factory will be built on 36,000 square meters of land. Once...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
With a calm demeanour and a clear focus on Bangladesh's long-term potential, Lyndon Oliver, president of MetLife Asia, arrived for a conversation about the future of insurance in one of Asia's most promising markets.Accompanied by MetLife Bangladesh Chief Executive Ala...
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged stronger international support to ensure Bangladesh's smooth, sustainable and stable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and seeking a three-year extension to the country's graduation preparatory period, reports BSS.During separate bilateral...
FE Report | 2026-07-19 00:00:00
Bangladesh is drafting a National Artificial Intelligence Policy centred on human rights, ethics and responsible innovation as the government seeks to harness AI for economic growth while strengthening safeguards against emerging technological risks.Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub...
MEXICO CITY, July 17 (Reuters): The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and uncertainty over the upcoming review of the North American...
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