MANIKGANJ, Sept 02 (UNB): The mighty Padma River has already swallowed half of three ferry terminals and the entire launch terminal at Paturia in Manikganj, yet urgent protective measures remain stalled amid an administrative deadlock between two state agencies.As the...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
BOGURA, Sep 02: Fertiliser prices in northern district Bogura spiked by around 20 per cent this ongoing Aman season, frustrating farmers. The government fixed the prices of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) at Tk 1,350 a maund, but fertiliser traders...
BRUSSELS, Sept 02 (AFP): EU military spending is set to hit a fresh record of 381 billion euros in 2025, as countries plough more money into warding off Russia, the bloc's defence agency said Tuesday.The 10-percent rise comes as European...
BEIJING, Sept 02 (BBC): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing, where he will be attending a military parade, reports say.The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China's President...
GAZA, Sept 02 (AFP/AP): Gaza's civil defence agency said on Tuesday that Israeli strikes on an apartment and a residential building killed 13 people overnight.Spokesman Mahmud Bassal said in a statement to AFP that Israeli warplanes hit the top floor...
BEIJING, Sept 02 (BBC): Russian leader Vladimir Putin said his ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping are at an "unprecedented level" as the two met in Beijing on the eve of a massive military parade.Putin described Xi as a dear...
MUMBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters): India is expected to purchase a record volume of cotton from farmers in the upcoming season, as domestic prices face pressure from cheaper imports and weakening demand following hefty US tariffs on textile exports, industry officials...
Gold prices scaled the $3,500 per ounce level to hit a record high on Tuesday, as mounting expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted demand for the precious metal, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.1...
LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters): Oil prices edged up on Tuesday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting on Sunday, while expectations mounted that an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would disrupt supply.Brent crude was up 31 cents, or around...
RANGAMATI, Sept 2 (BSS): Marginal farmers of Tanchangya Para in Chandraghona union under Kaptai upazila have achieved remarkable success in sugarcane cultivation in the hilly terrains, a special initiative under the Sugar Crop Strengthening Project implemented by the Chittagong Hill...
Bangladesh, where over 65 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture, faces the pressing challenge of feeding a growing population while ensuring sustainable farming practices. Traditional methods, dependence on chemical fertilisers, and vulnerability to climate change continue to...
University life is often regarded as a period of freedom, discovery and growth. Yet for many young people it is increasingly marked by overwhelming stress and anxiety. Recent studies suggest that nearly 90 per cent of university students suffer from...
Wasi Ahmed | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
The fact that Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tonnes of potatoes -- around 4.0 million tonnes in surplus -- is no mean achievement. It signals the country's rising agricultural capacity and the farmers' resilience. Yet, the paradox lies in...
To be able to perform its functions as a banking sector regulator, implement monetary and credit policies aimed at curbing inflation, ensuring price stability and do other related functions effectively, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) should have the required autonomy. But...
Manmohan Parkash | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh has emerged as one of Asia's impressive development stories. Once mired in poverty and disaster vulnerability, the country has posted decades of steady economic growth, halved poverty, and made notable gains in human development. Its ascent is particularly striking...
Md Ariful Islam and Syed Md Aminul Karim | 2025-09-03 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank has recently tightened its rules for appointing Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers (MD/CEOs) of banks. Among the new requirements, one stands out: a minimum age of 45 years. While well-intentioned, this restriction raises serious questions. Is age...
Light to moderate rain accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Barishal divisions and at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday)....
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) observed the 49th martyrdom anniversary of Bir Uttam Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Khademul Bashar, former chief of air staff; and Squadron Leader Mofijul Haque on Monday with due dignity and solemnity, an ISPR press statement says.Air...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
A total of 39 people died from dengue, while 10,496 cases were reported in August, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).In July, there were 10,684 dengue patients and health authorities reported 41 deaths. In the past 24...
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh held its annual general meeting (AGM) 2025 on Sunday at the Standard Chartered Bank head office, Dhaka, according to a press release.The meeting brought together the Board of Trustees (BoT) to review the...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
The government will soon publish circular for recruitment of approximately 17,000 assistant teachers in the primary schools, according to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME). The ministry has formed an eight-member committee for recruiting the government teachers. It...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Planning Advisor Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud inaugurated the three-day 'National Conference on Social Protection' at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital on Monday. The event brings together the stakeholders representing ministries, development partners, civil society, academia, and private sector...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stayed a High Court (HC) order, which earlier on the day had) suspended the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election until 30 October, allowing the long-awaited polls to proceed...
A Dhaka court has placed the organising secretary of the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Siam Rahman on one-day remand in a case lodged over attempt to murder of Chhatra Dal leader Ariful Islam, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate...
There is no scope to postpone the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad (JS) election scheduled to be held in early February next, said Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, report agencies."According to the government's declaration, the national election will be held by February....
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Marking the historic 36 days of the July Uprising, the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed 'Oikkoboddho Shikharthi Jote' (United Student Alliance) has unveiled a 36-point manifesto for the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election.The manifesto includes six urgent priorities to...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
The physical condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur has improved as he was shifted from Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a cabin at Dhaka Medical College (DMCH) Hospital on Monday.Director of DMCH Brigadier General Md Asaduzzaman briefed...
More than a year into the tenure of the interim government, members and chairmen of various reform commissions expressed deep frustration over the lack of visible progress.They said their work has largely been confined to submitting reports with little meaningful...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00
The Election Commission (EC) has pledged to take all possible measures to curb the use of undisclosed money in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said."We may not be able to completely stop...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir along with senior leaders paying tributes to party founder and late President Ziaur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Monday, marking the party's 47th founding...
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