LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as investors digested statements from President Donald Trump that the United States had reached a deal to import up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move that would increase...
Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman will feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), it announced on its official Facebook page, reports bdnews24.com.Tuesday's post of Mustafizur celebrating in a Bangladesh jersey was captioned in bold letters: "Mustafizur Rahman - Welcome to...
Bangladesh Women's team will take on the USA on January 18 in Nepal to kick off the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the full fixture list, including the Super Six stage, on...
Veteran all-rounder Nasir Hossain turned back the clock with a dazzling, career-best innings of 90 not out, single-handedly guiding the Dhaka Capitals to a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Noakhali Express in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Wednesday, reports...
Bangladesh has been grappling with the problem of inflation for the last three years. According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), headline inflation rose to 8.49 per cent in December 2025 up from 8.29 per cent in November 2025. Inflation...
Artificial intelligence is gradually reshaping Bangladesh's financial sector, and its influence is becoming more noticeable as banks and fintech companies adopt smarter, data-driven solutions. From automated customer service to real-time risk analysis, AI is beginning to redefine how financial institutions...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-01-08 00:00:00
Cryptocurrency is banned in Bangladesh, but its usage is booming in the shadow of a legal grey zone and the absence of effective regulatory oversight. Bangladesh ranks 13th among 151 countries worldwide in terms of cryptocurrency usage, according to the...
If the benchmark index of a stock exchange loses 351 points in a year, its impacts on that bourse depend on its current level and typical volatility. For the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), this margin is severe because of its...
The tourism industry is a significant source of national revenue. Around the world, countries preserve their historical heritage and archaeological sites to attract visitors while continually creating new attractions. Despite having all the elements necessary for tourism, Bangladesh is often...
FE REPORTNoted economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has called for all political parties to clear public perception on cybersecurity during their election campaigns, warning of massive digital propaganda ahead of the upcoming national elections.He said neither the government nor the Election...
Jagannath University's Central Student Union (JnUCSU) election has run into trouble during vote counting following a peaceful polling process, reports bdnews24.com.A discrepancy in a single vote has suspended the counting for over two hours as the authorities work to verify...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
The government has renewed efforts to appoint a contractor for the operation and maintenance (O&M) and marine services of Bangladesh's first single-point mooring (SPM) for a five-year period.The Tk 80-billion facility, a flagship energy infrastructure project that has remained idle...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
Political vendetta was the reason behind the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, DB chief and DMP Additional Commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam said on Tuesday.He was speaking at a press briefing at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Media...
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller Tuesday held a courtesy meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, reports BSS. The meeting took place at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan at 6:30pm, according to BNP Media Cell member...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
The mercury plummeted to a new low this winter as Rajshahi recorded a bone-chilling 7.0°C on Tuesday, marking the lowest temperature of the season so far.According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), this surpassed the previous seasonal low of 7.5°C...
REZAUL KARIM | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
The state-run BCIC has sought an uninterrupted supply of at least 197 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMCFD) to keep four urea fertiliser factories operational for 11 consecutive months.The Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) recently made a proposal...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Tuesday blamed retailers and wholesalers for the ongoing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) crisis and the sharp rise in prices, saying the shortage was largely artificial.He said the government has intensified enforcement measures against...
FE REPORTBangladesh's vast deep-sea ecosystem holding potential caches of resources faces mounting pressure from overfishing, aggressive industrial practices and plastic pollution, shows a multinational survey. With the new findings presented to the country's chief executive Tuesday, a conclusion was drawn...
FE REPORTThe government has increased price ceilings for procuring motorized vehicles by public-sector entities by 15-35 per cent between 2023 and 2026, reflecting sustained price hikes in the global automobile market.The Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued an official order on...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM AND JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
Elevated policy interest rate is likely to stay unchanged in the upcoming monetary policy stance (MPS) for the second half (H2) of this fiscal year as inflation rebounds after some remission.Despite an outcry from the business circles over higher lending-rate...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
State-run fuel and energy companies could reduce their dependence on government and foreign funds as well as bank loans by listing on the stock market, but political and bureaucratic resistance persists -- largely to avoid heightened scrutiny of corrupt practices.Government...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2026-01-07 00:00:00
A government white paper after regime change has found Bangladesh's ICT and telecommunications sector steeped in misdealing sending billions of fast bucks into pockets of a small group of politically and commercially favoured firms.Such unholy practice happened in the fastest-growing...
BANGLALINK SECURES ISO RECERTIFICATION Banglalink, the country's innovative digital operator, has earned the ISO recertification, reaffirming its strong commitment to maintaining the highest global standards of information security and data protection. The ISO 27001:2022 is the world's leading international standard...
JANATA BANK AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON AML AND CFT Janata Bank PLC organised an 'Awareness programme on AML and CFT for the Board of Directors' in the presence of representatives from the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) recently. BFIU Additional Director...
SBAC BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT ON START-UP REFINANCING FUNDSBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in its Tk 5 billion Start-up Refinancing Fund to promote new entrepreneurs. SM Mainul Kabir, Managing Director and CEO of SBAC...
COMMUNITY BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH JHEEL MAESTRIA Community Bank has signed a business partnership agreement with Jheel Maestria, a Dhaka-based restaurant, to offer special dining benefits to its customers. The agreement was signed at a ceremony on the restaurant premises...
FE ReportThe Mobile Phone Industry Owners Association of Bangladesh (MIOB) has expressed concern that the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) could again be shut down through corruption if a new political government comes to power. However, it says the initiative...
Sultanul IslamMany broiler chicken farmers sustained losses while buying feed on credit from dealers, and have now become contract farmers of poultry companies. Many young and elderly people who could not manage jobs or lacked capital to start a business...
FE REPORTThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five cases against former chairman of Premier Bank and Awami League leader HBM Iqbal, and others on charges of embezzlement of Tk 81.7 million in the name of advertisement promotion. Other accused include...
TRUST BANK MD & CEO WINS NRB GLOBAL AWARDAhsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Trust Bank PLC, has won the 'Excellence in Remittance Leadership & Diaspora Banking Award'. He received the award from Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr...
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