JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
The government plans to construct a 10-storey building at Gulshan in Dhaka for the headquarters of BIMSTEC, the Bay of Bengal regional bloc, comprising seven countries, formed to boost technical and economic cooperation.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed a project...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
Nearly US$11 billion worth of ADB-funded development projects in Bangladesh are up for reappraisal shortly as many of those are down-rated as "problematic" and "slow-going", officials say.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has selected at least 16 such underperforming projects found...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
Bangladesh's apparel exports to both the European Union (EU) and the United States have recorded impressive growth for over a decade now, consolidating the country's position as a key global supplier, but a rethink begins.Insiders in the readymade garment (RMG)...
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Sept 19 (AFP) - The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.The 14 other members...
Farmers in Jhenaidah run shallow machines by using solar-powered irrigation pumps to extract groundwater. Such machines are increasingly being used as an alternative to the conventional irrigation system due to high diesel costs and power crisis. The photo was taken...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
The Ministry of Finance has moved to bring the procurements made by all entities, which have public investments, under the purview of the cabinet committee/advisers' council on economic affairs "to ensure transparency and accountability", officials say.Also, the move is aimed...
In an increasingly unpredictable global economy, investments in the socio-economic transformation of rural areas are fundamental to a more stable and prosperous world.That's the message that Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will take to...
BEIJING, Sept 19 (AFP) : Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will remotely fix a flaw in the assisted driving system on over 110,000 of its popular SU7 electric cars, the firm and regulators said Friday, months after a deadly crash...
MEXICO CITY, Sept 19 (AFP): The leaders of Canada and Mexico on Thursday defended their three-way free-trade deal with the United States, while agreeing to try and make it "fairer" in the face of tariff pressure from President Donald Trump.After...
FE REPROT | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
The first-ever 'Saturday market' dedicated to celebrating women's creativity and entrepreneurship will be launched in the capital today (Saturday). The daylong event titled 'Women of Worth and Wonder (WOW)' will be held at the 25th-floor ballroom of the Crowne Plaza...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday awarded five firms the prestigious "e-Return Champion Certificate" under Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) Project, says a press release. Recipients of the awards include BAT Bangladesh, Sonali Bank, Brac Bank, Renata Pharmaceuticals and...
Although Bangladesh Bank has introduced low-interest loan schemes for farmers, only a very small number of them are benefiting from it, alleged Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) President AHM Shafiquzzaman on Friday.He said farmers were being forced to borrow money...
Cybersecurity firm Netskope commanded an $8.79 billion valuation as its shares jumped 21% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, adding to a string of successful tech IPOs this year, reports Reuters.The Santa Clara, California-based company's shares opened at $23 apiece,...
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Friday as investors assessed the policy rate decision of the Bank of Japan, reports CNBC.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index pared gains to fall 0.57%, after the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady...
China's Zijin Gold International, keen to make the most of bullish sentiment for the precious metal, is aiming to raise $3.2 billion in a Hong Kong IPO that is set to be the city's largest in four years, reports Reuters.Adding...
Investors divested equity funds on a large scale in the week to September 17 to lock in profits as an extended record-setting rally in global stocks amid an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve raised investor caution around the...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-20 00:00:00
The benchmark equity index closed lower for a second consecutive week, as trading activity remained subdued with thin investor participation, reflecting growing caution ahead of the upcoming earnings season.Market analysts noted that institutional and high-net-worth investors have largely adopted a...
PARIS, Sept 18 (AFP): Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win...
Afghanistan head coach Jonathon Trott said on Thursday that sometimes 'setback helps to regroup' as they made an early exit from the ongoing Asia Cup. Afghanistan were one of the favourites to progress past the group stage, but successive defeats...
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Sept 19 (AFP): Argentinian officials seized assets Thursday from two of deceased soccer idol Diego Maradona's sisters, as well as his attorney and three other individuals, alleging fraudulent management of the player's brand, according to a ruling...
BFF elite women's football academy team will face the visiting Chinese Universities women's football united team in the lone football friendly match at National Stadium in the capital today (Friday), which kicks off at 4 PM, reports BSS.Bangladesh Football Federation...
MADRID, Sept 19 (AFP): Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun...
Tamim Iqbal acquired councillorship from Old DOHS club as he gears up for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors' election, reports BSS.The former national opener, touted as country's best ever opening batter, has already expressed his interest...
DUBAI, Sept 19 (AFP): Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage learnt about the sudden death of his father moments after victory at the Asia Cup and has temporarily returned home from the UAE, team officials told AFP on Friday.Suranga Wellalage, Dunith's...
Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup's Super Fours round at Dubai Cricket Stadium today (Saturday), reports BSS.The match starts at 8.30 PM and will be aired live on T Sports and Nagorik TV.The Tigers got a touch...
Gold prices moved higher on Friday and headed for a fifth straight weekly gain, with market attention focused on further US rate cut cues after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of the year, reports Reuters.Spot gold was...
NAIROBI, Sept 19 (Reuters): Kenya expects to conclude a trade deal with the United States by year-end, its trade minister told Reuters, a move that could cushion its exports to a key market if an existing regional trade arrangement that...
LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters): British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.5% in August, helped by sunny weather, but sales growth in July was revised slightly down, official figures showed on Friday.Economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected that retail...
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