The government has decided to suspend the gazette that declared Cox's Bazar Airport as an "international airport", just 11 days after the announcement was issued, reports bdnews24.com.Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the interim government's advisor on civil aviation, confirmed the decision on...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
The government has formally clarified that the newly finalised Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) does not impose a blanket obligation to store all personal data within Bangladesh, rebutting claims made in a recent newspaper article. The special assistant to the...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
Bangladesh's Islamic banking sector continued to post steady growth across key indicators, including investment, in August 2025, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB).The Islamic Banking System also recorded considerable growth in investments, rising from Tk 5.17 trillion...
RAJSHAHI, Oct 24 (BSS): A research team of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Rajshahi University (RU) has identified nine new genes of dengue virus.Simultaneously, the team selected possible drugs to prevent the virus effectively.Student of the department...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
Construction of a new Meghna bridge on the Bhulta-Araihazar-Banchharampur road is likely to be delayed indefinitely following a lack of response from Korean investors in the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project.The planned bridge will span 3.31 kilometres, with 4.5 km...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
Consultant truancy, procedural hurdles and Indian Exim Bank's reluctance to release $21.78 million from its Line of Credit (LoC) could derail a project on construction of new Kamalapur-Tongi and Tongi-Joydebpur rail lines.Officials have said the absence of consultants for the...
Hawkers set up their stalls close to railway tracks in Jurain area of Dhaka city, creating a serious hazard for both train movement and pedestrians. This makeshift market not only obstructs rail operations but also puts customers at risk, as...
A low-pressure that had formed since Friday morning is likely to turn into a cyclone and will hit Indian states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu.Bangladesh may experience rain for two or three days from October 29 due to the influence...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
Bangladesh adopts a time-bound implementation roadmap on aggressive tariff overhauls, including deep cuts, to rationalize the country's trade regime to play tidily on the global market in post-graduation era.The government has formally adopted the roadmap in its National Tariff Policy...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
Now the beleaguered Gazi Group is also getting special opportunity to reschedule its hefty default loans, officials say.Pursuant to government policy update, the central bank's high-powered loan-rescheduling committee has asked the 19 commercial banks and financial institutions concerned to keep...
Eastern Bank (EBL) organised an exclusive seminar on financial literacy titled 'EBL Campus Connect: Inspiring New Generation in Banking' at North South University (NSU) recently. The event was aimed at inspiring and empowering university students with practical insights into modern...
Global equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week through October 22 as signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, and strong earnings from some top US companies, boosted risk sentiment,...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
BRAC Bank PLC has reported its highest-ever quarterly profit for the July-September period this year, registering a 50 per cent year-on-year increase. The third-generation commercial bank posted a consolidated profit of Tk 6.30 billion, up from Tk 4.20 billion in...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-25 00:00:00
The benchmark equity index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed in the green this week, recovering from two consecutive weeks of losses, as investors showed renewed buying interest in selective stocks that posted strong earnings growth in their latest...
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua): Intel Corporation on Thursday reported a 3 percent year-on-year increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, with overall sales hitting 13.7 billion U.S. dollars.According to its financial report, Intel's net income increased to...
Shimanto Bank PLC has inaugurated its Ashulia Branch recently. Additional Director General (Headquarters) of Border Guard Bangladesh and Director of Shimanto Bank Brig Gen Imtaj Uddin was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony while Mohammad Azizul Hoque,...
An artisan is crafting intricate sewing designs on a dress in a shop at New Market in the city. Many people earn their livelihoods by engaging in such work. They typically base their designs on customers' choices or replicate designs...
Bangladesh and Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the forthcoming 9th meeting of the Joint Economic Commission, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on 27 October 2025, after a considerable gap, reports UNB.The two countries expressed satisfaction that the two sides have...
WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (AFP): US President Donald Trump embarks on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.Trump said Wednesday he was...
The Ministry of Commerce has relieved Deputy Secretary Motakabbir Ahmed from his duties as the Administrator of the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB). He has been succeeded by the Ministry's Joint Secretary, Dr. Saif Uddin Ahmad, reports UNB.The...
The government has started work to develop the country's first-ever integrated national transport master plan and findise the map by December, aiming to bring all modes of communication under a single coordinated framework, said Sheikh Moinuddin, Special Assistant to the...
NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters): Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Thursday, a boost for the North American league as the Argentine great keeps his career going.The eight-times Ballon...
Bangladesh national women's football suffered a 3-0 goal defeat to host Thailand in the first match of two-match FIFA International friendly series at Bangkok Thonburi University Football Training Centre in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, reports BSS.Bangladesh trailed the first half...
TOKYO, Oct 24 (AFP): Elena Rybakina clinched the eighth and last spot at next month's WTA Finals when she beat Victoria Mboko 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) on Friday to reach the Pan Pacific semi-finals in Tokyo.The 2022 Wimbledon champion joins the...
Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar credited Saif Hassan for battling cold and fever while delivering a brilliant batting display to help the hosts claim an ODI series win after four successive losses, reports Cricbuzz. Bangladesh clinched the series against West Indies...
Malian forward Souleymane Diabate and midfielder Sheikh Morsalin scored a brace each as Abahani Limited made winning start in the Federation Cup football beating Fakirerpool Young Men's Club by 4-2 goals at Bashundhara Kings arena in the city on Friday,...
Gold prices eased on Friday and were on track for their first weekly drop in 10, weighed down a stronger dollar and as market participants squared positions ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due later in the day, reports...
WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.On his Truth Social...
SAN FRANCISCO, United States, Oct 24 (AFP): Alaska Airlines resumed operations on Thursday after a tech outage that suspended all of its flights for several hours, three months after a similar incident."Alaska Airlines operations have been restored after a significant...
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