KUSHTIA, Sept 21 (BSS): "Khaja, Khaja! Take Kushtia's famous Tiler Khaja (sesame seeds bar) - the king of taste!" -- This familiar chant echoes across bus stands, railway stations, and marketplaces throughout Bangladesh, as hawkers promote the beloved sesame-sugar delicacy...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
MAGURA, Sept 22: Erosion by the Madhumati River has taken a devastating turn in Mohammadpur Upazila of Magura, with at least eight villages facing severe risk. Locals report that the erosion has been ongoing for years without any permanent measures...
TOKYO, Sept 22 (AP): Japanese automaker Nissan is developing vehicles with self-driving technology as it works to turn around its struggling auto business.In a recent demonstration of the technology developed by British company Wayve, a Nissan Ariya sedan outfitted with...
The Anti-Money Laundering Division of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised a daylong workshop on AML/CFT Compliance for BAMLCOs and officials in Tangail on Saturday. Mohammad Mokter Hossain, Additional Director, BFIU, was present as the key speaker. Head of Anti-Money Laundering...
A month-long Entrepreneur Development Training Programme has been launched at the initiative of Bangladesh Bank in collaboration with Prime Bank PLC with the aim of enhancing the skills of entrepreneurs in the CMSME sector. The inaugural session was recently held...
ALEXANDRIA (Virginia), Sept 22 (Reuters): Alphabet's Google will seek to avoid a forced sale of part of its online advertising business in its latest face-off with US antitrust enforcers at a trial starting on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia.The trial is...
In a significant effort to promote Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a cornerstone of economic development and legal reform, the SAARC Arbitration Council (SARCO), in collaboration with the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), hosted an insightful webinar titled 'ADR and...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
A business delegation representing nine British firms has begun a four-day visit to Bangladesh with the aim of sourcing products from women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The team members will meet 80 entrepreneurs in Dhaka and Chattogram who manufacture...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
A meeting between the commerce ministry and edible oil refiners ended without a conclusive decision on a proposed price hike for cooking oil.Sources present at the meeting held on Monday said both sides failed to agree on how much the...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Disbursement of trade and commerce loans and advances by non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) saw a considerable decline in April-June quarter of 2025, signaling a slowdown in lending activity in the sector, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.The loan disbursement fell...
SAO PAULO, Sept 22 (Reuters): The European Union will reopen its market to Brazil's chicken meat, lifting a ban imposed in May after a bird flu outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil's agriculture ministry said in a statement...
Chairman (Grade-1) of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) Md Ruhul Amin Khan visited various wings of BADC in Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts. During the inspection period from September 17 to 21, the BADC Chairman participated in several activities, including inaugurating...
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters): Oil prices dipped on Monday as concerns over Russia and the Middle East were countered by oversupply jitters.Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer, has increased oil exports under an OPEC+ agreement, state oil marketer SOMO said. It also...
Gold soared to an all-time high on Monday, fueled by growing expectations of further US rate cuts and persistent safe-haven demand amid political uncertainty, reports Reuters.Investors are closely watching upcoming Federal Reserve speeches and key inflation data for fresh policy...
GULAM RABBANI | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Despite various initiatives taken by the interim government, the prices of air tickets to several international destinations, including Saudi Arabia, have surged again after a brief decline, according to travel agencies and passengers. The abnormal rise in prices is attributed...
DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters): Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute and Nvidia have launched a joint research lab in the United Arab Emirates that will focus on developing next-generation AI models and robotics platforms, TII said on Monday.The joint research hub...
NEW YORK, Sept 22 (AFP): US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will acquire Metsera, a maker of drugs for obesity and heart disease, for $4.9 billion, the companies said Monday.With the purchase Pfizer aims to expand its portfolio by entering the huge...
The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of National Housing Finance PLC was held on Sunday on a virtual platform. In the meeting, the shareholders approved 10 per cent stock dividend for the year 2024. The meeting was presided over by...
The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of state-owned BASIC Bank Limited was held on Sunday at the Head Office of the bank. Helal Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Nazma Mobarek, Secretary, Financial Institutions Division (FID),...
The 315th board meeting of the Premier Bank PLC was held at its head office on Sunday, with Dr. Arifur Rahman, chairman of the bank, in the chair. Also present at the meeting were Md. Forkan Hossain, Independent Director and...
JMI Group, one of the leading companies in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturing sector of the country, celebrated 'World Peace Day-2025' on Sunday. On the occasion, Founder and Managing Director of JMI Group Md. Abdur Razzaq inaugurated a peace...
Indian information technology majors saw their shares slump on Monday after US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, threatening to inflate costs and slow revenue growth in their biggest market, reports Reuters.The sector, which...
Jamuna Bank PLC has recently organised School Banking Conference-2025 for the students of Kadba Talagram Taribi Charan Laha High School at its auditorium in Barura Upazila of Cumilla as part of its financial literacy programme. Iqbal Mohsin, Director of the...
Mercantile Bank signed a customer service agreement with Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) at the bank's head office on Sunday. DMD Md. Zakir Hossain of the bank and BHBFC Deputy General Manager & Project Director Mohammed Nazrul Islam signed...
Pubali Bank inaugurated its Tongi industrial area sub-branch on Monday to provide modern banking services. Pubali Bank Director Mr Azizur Rahman inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali was present as special guest. The bank's...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) and ShareTrip Limited have entered into a partnership to bring a wider range of innovative digital services to MTB customers. Under this agreement, signed on September 17, MTB customers will gain access to convenient digital payment...
US-Bangla Airlines organised a three-day 'Partner Retreat Maldives-2025' event at Sai Lagoon and Hard Rock on Crossroads Island in the Maldives, with the participation of more than 300 travel agents from Bangladesh from September 19 to 21, reports UNB.The airlines...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) missed its revenue collection target for August, the second month of the current fiscal year, continuing the shortfall trend seen in July, reports UNB.According to NBR data, the authority collected Tk 271.74 billion in...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Bank and the capital market regulator have jointly prepared a comprehensive roadmap to expand the country's bond market.They proposed setting up a dedicated department under the Ministry of Finance to oversee the securitization of existing government infrastructure and...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
BEXIMCO Zero Coupon Bond holders have started panicking over the future of their investments, as the issuer missed this month's due date for interest payment and investors have yet to receive the money.The trustee of the debt instrument, Sandhani Life...
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