Khawaza Main Uddin | 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Whenever there is a report on an issue of Bangladesh's domestic affairs in the international media that sounds unpleasant, the policymakers say certain misperceptions have been created about the country and its system. Some reports really affect the national interest...
Wasi Ahmed | 2022-06-22 00:00:00
It is indeed heartening to learn that that the Bangladesh Standard Testing Institute (BSTI), the state-run standard organisation of the country is going to set up several modern laboratories (numbering 89) to significantly upgrade the facilities of testing and standard...
The common perception that the rate of inflation is on the rise, as indicated by the soaring prices of essential commodities over the past months, has been corroborated by the latest official estimate. It is now calculated to be at...
Since the war broke out in Ukraine in the last week of February this year, media in the Western world, both electronic and print, have highlighted the atrocities committed by the invading Russian army against civilians and wanton destructions of...
FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Only the scheduled banks will be able to avail funds from a Tk 1.0 billion refinancing scheme dedicated to digital nano loans, aimed at improving the livelihoods of the marginalised communities.The banks will have to have a 'participation agreement' with...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
A Dhaka court on Monday refused to hear bail petitions submitted by four members of North South University's (NSU) trustee board in a Tk 3.03 billion money laundering case.The four trustees are: MA Kashem, Benajir Ahmed, Rehana Rahman, and Moahammad...
An employee of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) sprays mosquito repellent using a fogger machine in Shantibagh area of Dhaka city during a drive against mosquitoes on Monday. With the dengue cases rising these days, DSCC has started the...
Authorities in India cancelled more than 500 trains services on Monday because of calls for protests by young men angry with a military recruitment plan that they say will rob them of the opportunity of a career in the armed...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) urges the government to adjust prices of petroleum products by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) considering consumer interests.It says the government's recent decision to increase prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and furnace oil...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) plans to start bus services with all south-western districts through Padma Bridge after its opening on June 25.After groundwork, the BRTC has decided to start the services from the same day the bridge opens...
FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Bangladesh and India have agreed to work together to offset the negative impacts of the Ukraine war on the regional economy, foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Monday."One of our neighbouring countries is already facing a catastrophe due...
The cabinet approves two major draft laws providing for introduction of universal pension scheme under one and penalizing journalists for fake news under another. Journalist community under the Bangladesh Federation Union of Journalists (BFUJ) protested the penalty provision in particular...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference at her office (PMO) at 11 am tomorrow (Wednesday), according to a release issued by the PMO Press Wing on Monday. But it did not mention the subject of the press...
The government has appointed Muhammad Abdul Muhith as the next Ambassador and Perma-nent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, reports UNB.He will replace Rabab Fatima in this capacity.Muhammad Abdul Muhith, a career diplomat, belongs to the 11th batch of...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Approval for development projects faces tightfisted appraisal of costs and tenures for controlling public expenditure under government austerity stance amid a worldwide financial crunch. Officials say less-important or low-priority projects will be subject to strict check and recheck under the...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receiving a photo album, titled 'A visit to Japan by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1973', which was published on the occasion of the 50 years of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and Japan, from Japanese Ambassador...
Macroeconomic worries hit stocksThe prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) slumped below 6,400-mark Monday, hitting a four-week low, as investors dumped their holdings amid macroeconomic woes. The risk-averse investors went for selling shares from the beginning of the session...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
The Covid-19 test positivity rate increased to 10.87 per cent in Bangladesh on Monday, crossing 10-per cent mark after more than four months, with the health authorities reporting 873 new virus cases on the day.The daily caseloads were reported at...
The Padma Bridge will help open up the eyes of international investors including the Saudi companies to give a serious look at Bangladesh as an investment destination, the Saudi envoy in Dhaka said on Monday, reports UNB. "I admire Prime...
The inauguration of the Padma Bridge is going to be an "unforgettable moment" for the country's development, says Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley, reports UNB.In a message on Monday, the EU envoy...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Terming the Padma Bridge 'a true game changer', Russia on Monday said the bridge would offer multiple opportunities in terms of regional trade, investments, connectivity, employment, tourism and many other fields."Without doubt, it will largely contribute to the national GDP...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming says Padma Multipurpose Bridge is a milestone in the field of China-Bangladesh cooperation."I feel particularly proud of and connected to the bridge, not only because it is built by a Chinese company, but also...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Appointment of chief executive officer (CEO) for financial institutions comes under strict regulation to ensure good governance alongside protecting depositors' interests, says an announcement, against the backdrop of big scams.Bangladesh Bank issued a set of policy guidelines to this effect,...
YASIR WARDAD | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Water level in rivers fell slightly, but sufferings of 5.5-million people marooned mounted further in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrakona -- the three worst-hit districts -- amid shortages of food, sanitation and water.The flood-hit northeast is about to undergo food insecurity,...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Fuel frugality already shuts shops after 8pm across Bangladesh and now comes curbs on gas import under government austerity action to save country's foreign-exchange reserves at a time of global commodity market volatility. Officials say the government mulls over trimming...
Light to moderate rain/ thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24-hour from 06:00 am today...
FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
The prize giving ceremony of various competitions on the World Meditation Day will be held today (Tuesday) marking the World Yoga Day.Quantum Foundation organised the competitions on art, audio, video sentence making on the theme of meditation to celebrate the...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
A fire broke out at the Bangladesh Bank Motijheel office in the capital on Monday afternoon. However, there was no report of casualties.A duty officer of the fire service and civil defense office told the FE that the incident of...
FE Report | 2022-06-21 00:00:00
A three-week photo exhibition titled "We are Rohingya" started at the temporary exhibition hall of the Liberation War Museum in the city on Monday. The UN Refugee Agency in partnership with the Liberation War Museum has organised the photo exhibition...
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