FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
The Election Commission (EC) has sent postal ballots to 63,600 voters across 18 districts registered for the 13th national elections and referendum via the Postal Vote BD app.The ballots were dispatched on Tuesday in 106 bags, according to EC data.So...
NCP Convenor Nahid Islam has alleged that the "attack" on the party's Dhaka-8 candidate, Nasiruddin Patwary, was carried out on the "instructions" of BNP candidate Mirza Abbas, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Nahid said attempts to...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said his party would reopen closed mills and factories and establish new industries if it comes to power with people's mandate."By the will of Allah and people, if Jamaat is entrusted with...
MYMENSINGH, Jan 27: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged people, regardless of caste, creed or religion, to remain united -- as they did in 1971 and during the July Uprising -- to ensure his party's victory in the February...
The Election Commission (EC) has imposed restriction on the plying of motorcycles across the country three days before and after the national elections. According to the EC directives issued on Tuesday, the movement of four types of vehicles -- trucks,...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Despite import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) more than the consumption requirement for the July-December period of 2025, consumers are experiencing a severe supply crunch of the fuel, raising questions about market transparency and regulatory oversight.However, the monthly imports have...
The United States may announce a reduction in the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Bangladesh by the end of this week or early next week, Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi said on Tuesday, reports UNB.Briefing the media...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh is not yet fully prepared to absorb the aftershocks from least-developed country (LDC) graduation with key sectors like banking and finance and manufacturing staring at significant challenges looming large.Economists, business leaders and experts came up with such forewarning at...
SYDNEY/LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters): World shares sat around record highs on Tuesday as investors hoped for the best from this week's barrage of U.S. large-cap earnings, and while President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves left stocks largely unmoved it did...
Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) held a workshop titled 'BTRI's role in biomedical research for improving the quality of public health and environment-2026' at the IFST Auditorium of BCSIR on Tuesday. Chairman of the Council Dr Samina...
Janata Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) for the collection of various fees and charges, as well as for the processing of DNCC employees' salaries and allowances. The agreement was signed...
To enhance technological capacity and ensure more secure and uninterrupted banking services, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has undertaken a modernisation of its Core Banking System (CBS).In accordance with approval from Bangladesh Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has taken this special...
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has introduced two charge-free special deposit products -- "Community Probash Shonchoy" and "Community Probash Priojon" -- designed for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) and families dependent on expatriate income. The launch was announced at the bank's Annual Business...
Huaju Accessories Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, has signed a land lease agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish an accessories manufacturing industry at BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), Mirsharai, Chattogram.The agreement, involving a proposed investment of...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Eastern Lubricants Blenders' direct expenses (cost of production) exceeded its total revenue in the second quarter of FY26, mainly due to lower sales and higher production costs.The state-run entity's revenue stood at around Tk 88 million in the October-December quarter...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
The state-run Padma Oil experienced 13.6 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 1.42 billion in October-December (Q2) FY26, mainly supported by non-operating income derived from FDRs (fixed deposit receipts).Its non-operating income was Tk 1.48 billion in the quarter...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Making remarkable progress in controlling non-performing loans (NPLs), Pubali Bank PLC is now intensifying its efforts to establish supremacy in digital banking operations in the coming days.Keeping in mind the latest changes in the classified-loan-counting method-which pushed up NPL pressure...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Apex Footwear generated 67 per cent higher profit to Tk 53.5 million in October-December (the second quarter of FY26) last year, supported by higher sales and lower finance costs compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The listed home-grown...
Gold climbed on Tuesday, hovering just shy of the $5,100-per-ounce mark breached for the first time in the previous session, as uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's policymaking prompted investors to seek safety in bullion, reports Reuters. Spot gold rose...
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters): The European Commission proposed suspending a scheme allowing some duty-free sugar imports into the bloc, aiming to ease pressure on European producers facing falling prices and increased competition. "I will propose a temporary suspension of the...
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters): Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as a massive winter storm hit crude production and affected refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with price rises offset by a resumption in supply from Kazakhstan.Brent crude futures...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Alfamart Trading Bangladesh Ltd (ATBL) launched its business operations in the city on Tuesday to offer customers convenient and hassle-free shopping.ATBL is a joint collaboration of Alfa Group (Indonesia), Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan), and Kazi Farms Limited.ATBL opened its first Alfamart...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Textile millers have sought the Bangladesh Bank's urgent intervention to recover $8.71 million in outstanding payments tied to more than 150 accepted and matured bills that have remained unpaid for an extended period.According to central bank officials, the Bangladesh Textile...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-28 00:00:00
Five organisations were recognised for innovative and scalable climate solutions at the EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2026 held at a city hotel on Monday.The event brought together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders and development partners, underscoring the growing role of...
Trust Bank PLC has officially launched its premium credit card Visa Signature Plus recently, marking another milestone in the bank's continuous efforts to enhance its card portfolio and customer experience.The new credit card was unveiled by the Chairman of Trust...
BRAC Bank has improved the lives of more than 0.17 million people across Bangladesh in 2025 through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, according to a press release.The initiatives strengthened communities, contributing from women's education and disability inclusion to climate...
MELBOURNE, Jan 27 (AFP): Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash with Alexander Zverev to take a step closer to tennis history.The Spanish world number one silenced a partisan Melbourne...
Pakistan Under-19 seamers Ali Raza and Abdul Subhan shared seven wickets as they allowed New Zealand only 110 in the ODI tournament, leading the South Asian nation to cruise to an easy win in a run chase powered by the...
The qualifying tournament of the Spectrum Bangladesh National Cup Chess will begin from Saturday (Jan 31) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room, reports BSS.The qualifying tournament is open to all participants, organised by the Bangladesh Chess Federation under the...
PARIS, Jan 27 (AFP): Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.Blatter gave his support to comments from anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who...
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