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Int’l humanitarian law must be respected in armed conflict

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

International humanitarian law (IHL) maintains minimum standards of humanity, which must be respected in armed conflict, said International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) Bangladesh's Head of Delegation Nicolas Fleury.In the inauguration of the 16th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition,...

RUCSU Election: Freshers call for inclusion in voter list

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Freshers at Rajshahi University (RU) staged demonstrations demanding their inclusion in the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) voter list, drawing support from the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal.On Thursday, students of the 72nd batch (2024-25 academic year) gathered in front...

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2025-08-30 00:00:00

Journalists of various media outlets organised a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Friday to protest Israel's recent journalist killings in Gaza. — FE Photo

Vegetable prices keep rising

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Vegetable prices have continued to climb over the last week, while prices of chickens, eggs, onions, lentils, and flour have also become costlier. Market insiders warn that potato prices may soon go up as the government has fixed the cold...

BNP panel wins N'ganj Bar elections

2025-08-30 00:00:00

The BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum's panel, led by Advocate Sarker Humayun Kabir and Advocate HM Anwar Pradhan, has won the Narayanganj Zila Ainjibi Samity (Bar) election, reports BSS.The daylong voting was held on Thursday in a festive and vibrant atmosphere,while...

CPB GS calls for classless, exploitation-free country

2025-08-30 00:00:00

KHULNA, Aug 29 (BSS): Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Sardar Ruhin Hossain Prince has called for a classless and exploitation-free Bangladesh through progressive leftist movements.He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the 12th district...

Governance, constitutional reform a must to uproot fascism: Saki

2025-08-30 00:00:00

SAVAR, Aug 29 (BSS): Chief Coordinator of Ganosanghoti Andolon Jonayed Saki has said reforming the governance and constitutional framework is indispensable, as democracy will not be established merely through a change of government."The governance system and constitutional framework that enabled...

JaPa, Gono Odhikar Parishad men lock in clash in city

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Leaders and activists of Jatiya Party (JaPa) and Gono Odhikar Parishad locked in a clash on Friday evening in front the JaPa central office in the capital's Kakrail area.Inspector (Operations) at the Ramna Police Station Atiqul Alam Khandakar said that...

Latif Siddique, 15 others sent to jail in terrorism case

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Friday sent 16 people, including former minister and expelled Awami League leader Abdul Latif Siddique and Dhaka University Professor Sheikh Hafizur Rahman, to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.Judge of the Metropolitan Magistrate...

'Roktakto July'

2025-08-30 00:00:00

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at a programme to unveil a book titled 'Roktakto July' at Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Friday. — Focus Bangla

Khaleda returns home after health checkups

2025-08-30 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia underwent health checkups at Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday night, reports UNB.She went to the hospital from her Gulshan residence around 8:00 pm and stayed there for nearly three hours, said BNP media cell...

Next polls to be riskiest one: CEC

2025-08-30 00:00:00

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said they expect 100 per cent neutrality from the election officials in the upcoming national election, which he described as the most risky one, reports UNB. "This Commission's bottom line is professionalism...

Enforced disappearances will end if BNP returns to power

2025-08-30 00:00:00

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said if his party returns to power through people's mandate in the upcoming national election, it will eradicate the culture of enforced disappearances, reports UNB.He made the remarks while speaking at a discussion...

USA's Tommy Paul hits a backhand return

2025-08-30 00:00:00

USA's Tommy Paul hits a backhand return to Portugal's Nuno Borges during their men's singles second round tennis match on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York...

Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit

2025-08-30 00:00:00

ISTANBUL, Aug 29, (AFP): Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.Mourinho, whose side were knocked out on Wednesday by Portuguese outfit...

Liverpool boss open to recruit 'right player'

2025-08-30 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 29, (AFP): Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said he is still open to the idea of recruiting "the right player" as the prospect of Newcastle letting Alexander Isak leave appeared to increase on Thursday.The Reds have already had...

West Ham sign Fernandes

2025-08-30 00:00:00

LONDON, Aug 29, (AFP): West Ham have signed Portuguese Under-21 midfielder midfielder Mateus Fernandes from second tier Championship side Southampton, the Premier League club announced Friday.The 21-year-old has agreed a five-year deal to sign for the struggling London side in...

Ronaldo remains the face of Saudi Pro League as new season begins

2025-08-30 00:00:00

As the Saudi Pro League kicked off its new season this week, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the most prominent name associated with the competition, reports UNB.Earlier this month, more than 30,000 fans packed a stadium in Hong Kong to...

July Revolution Fencing Championship begins

2025-08-30 00:00:00

The July Revolution Fencing Championship has begun at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the capital on Friday, reports BSS.Youth and Sports Secretary Mahbub Ahmed was the chief guest in the opening ceremony.Major General (retd) Qamrul Islam,...

SAFF U-17: Dream 'over' as Bhutan, BD fight out draw

2025-08-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh lost valuable points as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by hosts Bhutan in the crucial match of four-nation SAFF U-17 Women's Championship held at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Friday, reports BSS.Bangladesh's dream of becoming the...

Gap forecasts weaker annual growth amid tariff concerns

2025-08-30 00:00:00

Gap on Thursday forecast weaker annual operating margin growth after posting quarterly comparable sales below estimates, driven by impacts from tariffs on imports of goods to the U.S., sending its shares down about 10% in extended trading, reports Reuters.The company...

American Bitcoin, backed by Trump sons, aims to start trading on Nasdaq in Sept

2025-08-30 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Aug 29 (Reuters): American Bitcoin, the bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, has locked in crypto and traditional investors to back an all-stock merger that will allow the firm to soon start trading...

BRAC BANK NAMED 'BEST BANK' AT C'WEALTH BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2025-08-30 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has been honoured with the title of 'Best Bank in the Private Sector' of Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. The accolade recognises BRAC Bank's outstanding achievements in business...

China tech giant JD.Com unit, two other firms plan $1 billion Singapore REIT

2025-08-30 00:00:00

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, Aug 29 (Reuters): The property investment arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.Com and two other firms plan to launch a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (REIT) with assets potentially valued at more than $1 billion, said two sources...

ISN shares jump 150pc in three weeks sans price sensitive info

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Information Services Network Ltd (ISN) has been flying high on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) despite repeated warnings from the company that there is no undisclosed information for abnormal price hike.The IT Company, which is under 'B' category, has reported...

Stocks pick up steam amid renewed optimism

FE REPORT | 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Stocks rose sharply higher, extending gains for a second straight week with robust market participation, as clarity on the upcoming election roadmap and encouraging macroeconomic indicators bolstered investor sentiment.Analysts said well-performing stocks remained the focus for investors, driven by attractive...

Fed governor calls for rate cut at September policy meeting

2025-08-30 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Aug 29 (AFP): A governor of the US Federal Reserve, Christopher Waller, said Thursday that the central bank should lower its key interest rate at its upcoming monetary policy meeting."While I believe we should have cut in July,...

India logs 7.8% GDP growth in latest quarter, says ministry

2025-08-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Aug 29 (AFP): India's economy grew by 7.8 percent in the April to June quarter, beating analyst expectations, official data showed Friday.Growth was up from 7.4 percent recorded in the previous quarter, and zoomed past market forecasts of 6.7...

No fertilizer crisis in Bangladesh

2025-08-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 29 (BSS): Agriculture Secretary Dr Mohammad Emdad Ullah Mian has categorically said there is no fertilizer crisis in the country."We have sufficient fertilizer stock until December and there will be no crisis this season," he said while visiting...

Bay Leasing holds 29th AGM-

2025-08-30 00:00:00

Bay Leasing & Investment Limited held its 29th Annual General Meeting through hybrid system with physical presence at the conference room of the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka on Thursday. Suraiya Begum, Chairperson of the company, presided over...