The government is working to adopt a multimodal transport plan, which is a strategic initiative designed to establish a coordinated and highly efficient national transportation system, reports BSS.This plan aims to integrate road, rail and waterway networks to ensure cost...
Daraz Bangladesh, the country's leading e-commerce platform, launched the much-awaited 10.10 Brand Rush Campaign on Thursday. Packed with unbeatable offers, thrilling contests, and exclusive brand collaborations, this campaign will run until October 16 to deliver an exhilarating shopping experience to...
Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) has demanded that pharmaceutical companies increase the sales commission for drug retailers by 25 per cent and warned of tougher programmes if their demand is not met within 15 days.The association's central executive committee...
Bangladesh Bank has approved the appointment of six new directors and three independent directors to the Board of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC in accordance with regulatory requirements, says a press statement.According to the official notification, the newly appointed directors are...
Blue-Wealth Assets Limited is set to launch its second mutual fund, the 'Blue-Wealth First Stable Return Fund', with an initial target size of Tk 300 million, says a press statement. The company will serve as both the sponsor and asset...
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The Department of Youth Development is set to provide servicing training to 38,400 educated youths to help enhance their earnings and also develop entrepreneurships.To this effect, the Ministry of Youth has submitted a project proposal titled "Entrepreneur Development Project through...
Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice president and head of cards and retail assets of Prime Bank PLC, and Syed Mazharul Haq, head of accounts of Far East Knitting and Dyeing Industries Ltd. & Asianet Ltd., signed a partnership agreement at...
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a partnership agreement with bKash Limited to launch 24/7 automated cash management services for bKash's agents, distributors, and partners across the country.Under the deal, bKash's network of agents and distributors maintaining accounts with EBL...
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The Bangladesh equity market was the worst performer globally in September this year, as the prime index plunged 3.2 per cent amid broad-based profit-booking pressure following three consecutive months of recovery.In contrast, South Korea emerged as the best performer, posting...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00
Shrimp exporter Apex Foods posted a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in profit to Tk 36.54 million in FY25, driven by renewed international demand that boosted Bangladesh's overall shrimp exports.While the frozen food exporter's yearly revenue figure has not been...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by taxpayers, reports UNB.Earlier on August 4, 2025, Finance Adviser...
Shimanto Bank has launched the Bangla QR Code service recently. Bangla QR is a QR code-based payment system developed to simplify digital payments. Customers of Shimanto Bank can now easily make purchases by using the Bangla QR code through the...
Momtazul Karim N Ahmed has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Meghna Bank PLC recently, says a press statement. Mr Ahmed is an eminently seasoned banker with over 19 years of experience in banking industry covering both...
BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with two premier fine dining destinations, Thai Express and Saffron Dine, to offer exclusive privileges to its cardholders.As part of this partnership, all BRAC Bank debit and credit cardholders will receive a flat...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00
VEON and its Bangladeshi arm Banglalink have renewed their campaign to enter Bangladesh's nascent digital banking space, submitting a detailed expression of interest to Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur. According to a formal letter, which was obtained by...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million loan agreement to support cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) located outside the Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas.The ADB's assistance will facilitate access...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00
Cases against 48,000 workers have been withdrawn, which were previously filed by factory owners, said Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain on Thursday.Speaking at a forum on labour rights, he highlighted the government's efforts to...
Chief Adviser's Special Assistant on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb said on Thursday the misappropriated assets of the Directorate of Posts (DoP) would be recovered soon, reports BSS."Since assuming office, a list of the DoP's...
Gold prices held above $4,000 an ounce on Thursday as investors assessed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, while broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty alongside expectations for US rate cuts sustained bullish sentiment towards the metal, reports Reuters.Silver hit the $50 psychological...
LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters): Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors weighed a ceasefire deal in Gaza that could ease tensions in the Middle East against stalled peace talks in Ukraine that could sustain sanctions on Russia and...
Bangladesh Women's team take on New Zealand in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup today (Friday) with a renewed confidence following a tremendous performance in the last two matches, reports BSS.The Tigresses beat Pakistan by seven wickets...
SHANGHAI, Oct 09 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic looked far from his best Thursday but dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai Masters semi-final against tournament surprise package Valentin Vacherot.He made history by becoming the oldest player to...
NEW DELHI, Oct 09 (Reuters): India captain Shubman Gill ruled out a drop in their intensity and said they will field their strongest playing XI in their pursuit of a 2-0 series sweep against a demoralised West Indies in the...
Did Tamim Iqbal miss a trick? - that has been the million-dollar question following the controversial Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election that saw Aminul Islam getting re-elected without much resistance, thanks to the backing he got from the government. The...
Following a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the first ODI at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Wednesday, Bangladesh's captain Mehdiy Hasan Miraz said the failure to build partnerships cost them the match, reports UNB.Bangladesh batted first after winning...
Bangladesh’s Hamza Choudhury celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Hong Kong, China in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifying match at the National Stadium in the city on Thursday- FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
KHULNA, Oct 09 (UNB): Vast low-lying areas in Dacope upazila of Khulna have been flooded after a 100-metre stretch of an embankment on the Dhaki River collapsed early Wednesday, allowing tidal waters to rush in and inundate nearby villages, triggering...
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MANIKGANJ, Oct 09: Students of a primary school in Manikganj face immense sufferings during the time of rain as even a light shower is enough to leave the nearby roads and schoolground waterlogged.Water run-off from nearby houses fills the area...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Oct 09: Once known as the 'golden fibre' of Bangladesh, jute seems to be regaining its long-lost glory in Rajshahi. On Thursday, the price of raw jute reached a record high at Tk 4,000 per maund across several local...
MOSCOW, Oct 09 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday admitted for the first time his country played a role in the 2024 crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane, describing it as a "tragedy".The Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash landed in...
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