NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): Restaurant Brands, reported fourth-quarter sales above estimates on the back of strong performance at Burger King International, but high costs and muted spending in the US took shares down nearly 6 per cent on Thursday.Fast-food...
NEW YORK, Feb 15 (Reuters): A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.US District Judge Michael Truncale rejected...
RIYADH, Feb 15 (Arab News): Passenger traffic through airports in Oman increased by 2.8 per cent in 2025, reaching 14.9 million travelers by the end of December, up from 14.5 million passengers a year earlier, according to data released by...
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters): France consumed a record number of eggs in 2025, driven by their affordability amid economic uncertainty, and the trend is set to continue, prompting producers to build more hen houses, the French egg industry group said...
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (AFP): In rural Virginia, dozens of young cows belonging to Chris Stem graze by a frozen pond. He is living his childhood dream of being a farmer-but reality is starting to bite.Despite soaring beef prices as the...
Md. Abul Hashem, Managing Director and CEO of Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated the new premises of Kalabagan Branch, Dhaka at Green Landmark Tower on Mirpur Road on Sunday. Maksudul Hasan, Additional Managing Director, Md. Rezaul Karim, Deputy Managing Director, Md....
A two-day training course on "Connect, Influence, Grow: Leadership, Communication and Interpersonal Excellence" has begun at the Training Institute of Al-Arafah Islami Bank. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the training workshop as the...
The 93rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Sunday. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Board of Directors, members of the Board of Directors, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha, Salahuddin Alamgir, Mostafa Kamal,...
HANOI, Vietnam, Feb 15 (AFP): Vietnam has granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said.The radio frequency regulator said local unit Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially...
As Bangladesh prepares for the formation of a new government following the 13th national election, expectations are running high among depositors, investors and job seekers seeking relief from prolonged financial strain, reports UNB.The BNP-led alliance is set to assume office...
Through a number of forward-looking measures, Prime Bank PLC remains committed to building a banking ecosystem to empower visually impaired and differently-abled customers and include them in formal financial system, says M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director, Prime Bank...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is expected to start selling some key essential commodities at subsidised prices in nine metropolitan areas from tomorrow, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.The products will be sold from TCB trucks. Edible oil,...
Obtaining a driving licence has become more than a formality, it is essential for personal independence, employment, and daily life. Yet, this vital service has increasingly become a source of frustration and hardship for ordinary citizens. Procedural complexities, unnecessary travel,...
The national election has concluded and a new government is set to assume responsibility on the strength of people's mandate. Yet history reminds us that an election is not a destination; it is merely the beginning. The challenges facing the...
Neil Ray | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
When out of 85 women contestants only seven are elected in the just concluded parliamentary polls, the message it gives is not at all savoury. Of the seven, six are from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the rest one...
Bangladesh has been in the grip of persistently high inflation for years with consequent severe hardship for low- and middle-income families. Although the interim government managed to bring the inflation rate down to an average 8.9 per cent in 2025...
M G Quibria | 2026-02-16 00:00:00
The cloak of secrecy has finally been lifted. The non-disclosure agreement that kept the Bangladesh-US "reciprocal tariff" deal hidden from public scrutiny has been pulled back, and Bangladeshis can now see what was negotiated in their name. On first reading,...
Cabinet secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid, who had been preparing to host the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers at the Bangabhaban, has been replaced, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement on Saturday, the Cabinet Division said the remaining term of Rashid's...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-15 00:00:00
In a move to bolster data-driven policymaking, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to compile and submit a comprehensive report on Myanmar's trade relations with Bangladesh and other major global economies.An official said...
BAGERHAT, Feb 14 (BSS) - A public rally was held in Mongla on Saturday demanding effective and scientific initiatives to protect the world heritage Sundarbans.On the occasion of Sundarbans Day, 'Dharitree Rakshay Amara', 'Sundarban Rakshay Amara' and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly...
On the occasion of Sundarbans Day, a coalition of leading environmental and research organisations officially announced Sundarbans Summit 2026, a national platform dedicated to protecting the world's largest mangrove forest and strengthening collective climate action.Ahsan Rony, Founder and Executive Director...
As many as 99 candidates from different political parties, including Tarique Rahman, have won victory after participating for the first-time in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls held February 12, reports BSS.In the polls, as many as 10 young leaders of...
BNP Chairman and chief patron of Amra BNP Poribar, Tarique Rahman, has extended support to a housewife who was reportedly divorced for voting for the 'Sheaf of Paddy' in the 13th national parliamentary election held on Thursday, reports BSS.Following Tarique...
Elected members of the new parliament will be required to take two separate oaths following the approval of constitutional reforms in the national referendum, according to Ali Riaz, chief advisor's special aide.He said the requirement was set out in the...
FE REPORTExpressing "deep concern" over post-election violence, the Nagorik Coalition has urged the interim government to ensure citizens' safety and bring those responsible to justice.In a statement issued to the media on Saturday, the platform said that, apart from a...
FE REPORT The Election Commission has published the gazette notification of the Members of Parliament elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The gazette was issued on Friday night by Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.The gazette contains the...
The BNP is planning to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in of party chief Tarique Rahman as prime minister after its landslide victory in the Feb 12 election, reports bdnews24.comIn an interview with Indian news channel WION,...
Ramna Park in the capital fills with a vibrant crowd of men and women in colourful attire on Saturday, celebrating the first day of Falgun and Valentine's Day. — FE Photo
FE REPORTIn a move party leaders describe as a message of unity and democratic maturity, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to visit the residences of key political rivals this (Sunday) evening.The planned courtesy calls on Shafiqur...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-15 00:00:00
Foreign observers in their separate observations have termed the Feb 12 national election as peaceful and credible.The European Union's chief election observer has described Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections as "credible and competently managed", calling them a pivotal step towards restoring...
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