Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission is set to stage a stakeholders hearing on re-fixing gas prices for fertilizer production on October 6 in line with its earlier announcement.BERC officials said the hearing would be held from 10 am to 5 pm...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has underscored the urgent need for swift and effective implementation of the Doha Programme of Action (DPOA) to address the pressing challenges faced by Least Developed Countries (LDCs) amid ongoing global crises, reports BSS.The...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, which started its journey on September 27, 1995 with the slogan of 'Always Shariah', is celebrating three decades of its establishment.On the occasion, discussions and prayer sessions were held at the bank's head office and 226...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched BanglaBiz-a unified online platform designed to provide faster, more streamlined support to investors by consolidating key information and services previously spread across multiple...
NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters): Next week's US jobs data may need to tread a fine line for Wall Street, revealing a cooling labor market that supports further interest rate cuts without fueling fears about a recession.While stocks have edged...
LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters): Argentina's "whatever it takes" moment with the United States this week may have given the country its best chance to escape decades of chaotic debt defaults and bailouts, investors say. But everything hinges on October's nationwide...
RIYADH, Sept 28 (Arab News): Saudi-Korean bilateral cooperation in innovation and enterprises is set to flourish after the two nations discussed expansion opportunities in high-potential sectors. A meeting between Saudi Arabia's Investment Minister, Khalid Al-Falih, and South Korea's Minister for...
CHATTOGRAM, Sept 28 (BSS): Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar has inspected the construction progress of a 500-metric ton capacity food warehouse in Anwara upazila here this morning.Arriving at the project site at 9:30 am, he reviewed the ongoing work and...
The Department of Pharmacy at Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology (ADUST) celebrated the World Pharmacists Day-2025 with a series of vibrant events, including a colorful rally, various competitions, and a grand ceremony recently.Md Saidur Rahman, Secretary, Health Services...
Newly-elected members of the executive committee of the Islamic University of Technology Alumni Association (IUTAA) took oath. The oath-taking ceremony was held at IUT auditorium on Friday. The ceremony was chaired by the chief patron of IUTAA Prof Dr Mohammad...
Under the project "Drilling of 2 Appraisal-cum-Development Wells (Sundalpur-4 and Srikail-5) and 2 Exploration Wells (Sundalpur South-1 and Jamalpur-1)," the drilling of the Srikail-5 Appraisal-cum-Development Well was formally inaugurated on Sunday by Managing Director of BAPEX Engineer Md. Fazlul Haque,...
State-owned Rupali Bank Managing Director (MD) Kazi Md Wahidul Islam has said a dedicated taskforce comprising bank officials is actively working to recover non-performing loan (NPL) of Tk 220 billion (22,000 crore), with Tk 17 billion (1,700 crore) already retrieved...
Considering the interest of buyers and visitors, the duration of Sony Expo 2025, the largest Sony product exhibition of the year ongoing at the five-star Hotel Intercontinental Dhaka in the capital, has been extended by two days, says a press...
Sonali Bank PLC opened a new sub-branch named 'Bagbari sub-branch' under the supervision of Gabtali Branch in Bogura on Sunday, says a press release. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Md Shawkat Ali Khan inaugurated the sub-branch as the...
The 138th meeting of the executive committee of the board of directors of Modhumoti Bank was held on Saturday at the bank's head office. The meeting was presided over by the bank's Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others,...
Citizens Bank recently signed a partnership agreement with the Bangladesh Bank (BB) under a refinancing scheme for women entrepreneurs in cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs). Citizens Bank Managing Director Mr. Alamgir Hossain and BB SME & Special Programs...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) has unveiled its 11th Annual Sustainability Report for 2024, prepared following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Released under the tagline "Our Sustainability Journey is defined by action," the report showcases MTB's efforts in green financing,...
CHATTOGRAM, Sept 28 (BSS): Chattogram Port is set to achieve full digitisation by February 2026, according to Port Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman. He made the announcement on Saturday night while addressing the World Maritime Day celebration organised by the...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
Asiatic Laboratories has unveiled plans to build a 32-storey tower in Dhaka's Tejgaon commercial area as part of its effort to diversify income beyond medicine manufacturing.The "high-tech" building, to be named Time Square - Dhaka, will be built on 20...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
Envoy Textiles has begun operations at its second fabric recycling plant to convert all waste into recycled yarn, in a bid to meet buyers' growing demand for environmentally friendly products.With the new plant running, the company's recycling capacity now stands...
MADRID, Sept 28 (AFP): Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals' perfect start to the season.Xabi Alonso's side had won all six of...
MUMBAI, Sept 28 (AFP): Former domestic player and administrator Mithun Manhas was unanimously elected on Sunday as president of India's cricket board, the sport's most powerful national body.Manhas was the only nominee to be chief of the Board of Control...
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) and his Pakistani counterpart Salman Agha stand on the field for the toss before the start of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium...
Nepal on Sunday celebrated their stunning victory against the West Indies, their first-ever win in an international cricket match against a Test-playing nation, reports BSS.Nepal defeated West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20 international of a three-match series...
NEW DELHI, Sept 28, (AFP): Women's cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins Tuesday, with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field.The tournament opens in Guwahati...
Samar Roy and Noushin Mouli Waresi | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
In July 2025, twelve-year-old Joya from Barguna fell ill with what first seemed like a simple fever, but within days she was diagnosed with dengue and rushed to a private clinic in Barishal as public hospitals were overflowing. Her eight-day...
Muhammad Zamir | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
Bangladesh is facing an increasing onslaught of extreme heat events, with temperatures rising at an alarming rate. The economic toll is substantial - up to US Dollar1.78 billion, in other words, 0.4 per cent of Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP)...
Once, village fairs were the vibrant mirrors of rural life. The creaking Ferris wheel, beating drums, sweet smell of confections, and vivid hues of handmade crafts created an atmosphere of enchantment. People visited not just to buy but to rejoice....
In Bangladesh, the journey from policy to people is critical for building financial resilience. While we've made progress in financial inclusion, insurance penetration remains below 1.0 per cent of GDP-among the lowest in Asia. This leaves millions of households vulnerable...
Neil Ray | 2025-09-29 00:00:00
Of the 106 private universities in Bangladesh, 28 had no allocation for research. The annual report of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh for the year 2023 has revealed this disquieting development. Even the funds other varsities set aside...
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