MTB Foundation recently inaugurated a Water Access Hub and Sanitation Facilities under the project 'JolTorongo' for the vulnerable community of Char Alexander in Lakshmipur. The Water Access Hub is expected to modernise the access to clean & safe water and...
Shimanto Bank has launched its Visa Platinum Credit Card, a premium Credit Card designed to provide unlimited convenience, privileges, and financial flexibility for its customers. Brig Gen Md Shahadat Sikder, Additional Director General (Head Quarter), Border Guard Bangladesh and Chairman...
Prime Bank PLC has officially launched 'Zero by Prime Bank,' a groundbreaking credit card that eliminates all fees, redefining customer convenience and transparency in Bangladesh's credit card industry. The card was unveiled by Nazeem A Choudhury, Prime Bank's Deputy Managing...
Md. Abul Hashem has been appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Uttara Bank PLC.Before this appointment, he was the Deputy Managing Director, Head of Treasury and the Chief Anti Money-laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLCO) of the bank, says a press...
SINGAPORE, Aug 31 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slipped this week on muted demand and ample supply, with the delivery of an LNG cargo from a sanctioned Russian project adding to supply concerns.The average LNG price for...
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong on Sunday said the aviation authorities of Bangladesh and Vietnam are now working very closely to open the official direct flight connecting Hanoi and Dhaka this year."To my belief, with the establishment of the first...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
The government has introduced a new Quality of Service (QoS) benchmark for the country's telecom sector, setting a minimum download speed of 10 megabits per second (Mbps) for 4G internet services to improve mobile network performance.The revised benchmark, approved at...
LAHORE, Aug 31 (AP): Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs.Global warming has worsened monsoon rains this year in Pakistan,...
GAZA, Aug 31 (Reuters): Israeli forces pounded the suburbs of Gaza City overnight from the air and ground, destroying homes and driving more families out of the area as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet was set on Sunday to...
TIANJIN, Aug 31 (AFP): President Vladimir Putin landed in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend a summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders.The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit is being held in...
JAKARTA, Aug 31 (Reuters/AFP): Indonesian political parties have agreed to revoke a number of perks and privileges for parliamentarians, President Prabowo Subianto said on Sunday, in a major concession to anti-government protests that left five people dead.Protests over what demonstrators...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 31 (BSS): Social watchdogs and youth leaders at a participatory meeting here on Sunday discussed ways to ensure basic rights of slum dwellers in the city, calling for ending discrimination in access to safe housing, healthcare and education.Speakers...
Natore, Aug 31 (UNB): A suspected thief was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Nepaldighi village in Natore Sadar upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Nabi Ali, 50, of Bagha upazila of Rajshahi. He had been living at his...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
SYLHET, Aug 31: About 1.5 million cubic feet (cft) of stones were restored in tourist attraction Sadapathar out of the estimated 2.8 million cft seized from various places during drives in the district, sources from the district administration and law...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Aug 31: Construction work of the modern terminal building of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and a new jetty on Madrasa Road at Uttar Sreeramdi in Chandpur district town has remained stalled for over two months, creating...
Bangladesh's Senior Assistant Coach Mohammad Salahuddin praised Saif Hasan's strong mindset, saying that the batter showed grit and determination to make a good comeback, reports BSS.Saif, who returned to the national team after four years, took two wickets and followed...
Bangladesh's girls have avenged their earlier defeat to India, outscoring them 4-3 in a thrilling finale to finish runners-up in the SAFF U17 Championship, reports bdnews24.com.At Bhutan's Changlimithang Stadium on Sunday, Purnima Marma sent in a powerful header just 30...
Netherlands batter Noah Croes said that his side will leave no stone unturned to win the second game in a bid to stay alive in the three-match T20 International against Bangladesh, reports BSS.The hosts lead the series 1-0 following their...
Bangladesh determined to secure their first ever series victory against Netherlands as they take on the Dutchmen in the second T20 game of their three-match series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today (Monday), reports BSS.The match, which starts at 6...
BABUL BARMAN | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Investors are unlikely to recover anything from their stakes in the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) now heading for liquidation under a Bangladesh Bank initiative.The central bank has recently decided to wind up nine out of 35 NBFIs in what marks...
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), under its national tourism brand 'Saudi, Welcome to Arabia', showcased an exciting array of cultural and leisure travel opportunities at the National Hajj and Umrah Fair 2025 held in Dhaka recently.At the fair, five trade...
MITHAMAIN, Kishoreganj, Aug 31 (BSS): Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said fisheries resources in the haor region are now at stake due to excessive use of pesticides and herbicides in agriculture."Haors are very important for Bangladesh's agriculture and fisheries,...
The Metro Rail service in Dhaka plays a crucial role in easing off traffic congestion, saving time and improving the daily lives of commuters. Every day, as I travel to school and coaching classes in the Mirpur area, I admire...
Bangladesh's negotiations to purchase twelve Chinese J-10C multirole fighters, a deal estimated to cost over US$ 500 million, are often framed purely in military terms. Yet, the financial and economic implications of such a procurement demand far more rigorous scrutiny....
Neil Ray | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
The interim government is all set to replace the existing "Control of Essential Commodities Act 1956" with a new one titled "Essential Commodities Act 2025" with the express aim of stabilising market. Mere change in the name of any law...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
The call for making financial transactions of the country fully digital has of late reached its crescendo. Experts at an event titled, "Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025", organised last week, acclaimed an economy without physical money and made a strong case...
Amidst rampant price manipulations, hoarding and market syndication to jack up prices without rhyme or reason, the government's move to replace an antique law named the Control of Essential Commodities Act 1956 with the Essential Commodities Act 2025 deserves applause....
Muhammad Zamir | 2025-09-01 00:00:00
In the third week of August, attention through discussion was raised as to how Asia can strengthen Regional Health Security before the next pandemic emerges in an interconnected world where infections can circle the globe in hours. It has been...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-08-31 00:00:00
The much-hyped Japanese Economic Zone project at Araihazar in Narayanganj is heading for another two-year extension, with the Chief Adviser's Office now seeking a second revision to complete the pending infrastructure works.Approved in 2019 with a June 2023 deadline, the...
FE REPORT | 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Activists of Gono Odhikar Parishad set fire to and vandalised the Jatiya Party headquarters in the capital's Kakrail area as fresh political tensions gripped Dhaka on Saturday.Police used tear gas and water cannons to control the situation.The attack took place...
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