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DCCI team to attend Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo

FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

A high-powered business delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is set to leave Dhaka for Taiwan today to attend Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo-2025.The eight-member DCCI delegation led by Senior Vice President of DCCI Razeev H Chowdhury, also...

Govt to create level-playing field for Trade: Adviser

FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin said on Monday the government is committed to ensuring trade facilitation through identifying unnecessary regulations and reviewing the trade-related rules. "We will establish justice and create a level-playing field, through which our trade volume and...

Robi breaks ground with first 5G launch, GP rushes to follow hours later

FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Robi Axiata PLC on Monday became the first mobile operator in Bangladesh to officially launch commercial 5G services, marking a landmark milestone in the nation's digital transformation.The formal launch ceremony was held at Robi's corporate headquarters in Dhaka, where senior...

Tesla's sales rout in some European markets extends to eighth month

2025-09-02 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 01 (Reuters): Tesla's sales rout this year in several European markets continued in August amid fierce competition from EV rivals and a backlash against CEO Elon Musk, although Norway and Spain bucked the trend.Data from France on Monday...

Egypt offers over 1,300 industrial plots to boost economic dev

2025-09-02 00:00:00

RIYADH, Sept 01 (Arab News): Egypt has announced offering 1,386 fully serviced industrial plots across 23 governorates and 35 industrial zones, totaling 6.8 million sq. meters, in a bid to accelerate industrial development and attract local and foreign investment. The...

India rupee hits all-time low on US tariff strain

2025-09-02 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 01 (Reuters): The Indian rupee dropped to a record low against the US dollar on Monday, reflecting mounting concerns over the higher US tariffs on Indian goods and the broader economic implications for the South Asian country.The rupee...

S Korea posts record semiconductor exports in August

2025-09-02 00:00:00

SEOUL, Sept 01 (AFP): South Korea recorded its highest ever monthly semiconductor exports in August despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucial sector, government data showed Monday.Seoul recorded more than $15 billion in exports last...

India RBI to meet bond market this week to discuss second half borrowing, sources say

2025-09-02 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 1 (Reuters): India's central bank will meet bond market participants, including banks and primary dealers, later this week for their suggestions on government borrowing in the second half of the fiscal year, four treasury sources aware of the...

More investors rebel against European firms' executive pay plans

2025-09-02 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters): The number of Europe's biggest listed firms to face investor unrest over their executive pay plans rose by nearly a quarter this year, led by a jump in revolts at meetings in Spain, data from corporate...

JANATA BANK'S 'MANAGERS' INDUCTION COURSE' BEGINS

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Janata Bank Staff College, Dhaka organised a 20-day 'Managers' Induction Course' that began on Sunday. Managing Director of Janata Bank PLC Md Mazibur Rahman inaugurated the course. Some 25 officers of the bank are taking part in the course.

Sonali Bank launches fortnight-long service campaign

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Sonali Bank PLC launched a fortnight-long service campaign to create young entrepreneurs and build a new Bangladesh as part of the Youth Festival-2025 programme. MD & CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan inaugurated the programme at the head office conference room...

BRAC Bank recognises Anti-Money Laundering awareness champions

2025-09-02 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has recognised its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) champions amongst its coworkers through Bangladesh's first-ever AML Awareness Campaign. The bank organised a ceremony recently, celebrating 11 coworkers who embodied the values of integrity and compliance at its Head Office, with...

Southeast University signs MoU with FBCCI

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Southeast University (SEU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) held at the FBCCI office in the capital recently. Dr Bikarna Kumar Ghosh, CEO of the FBCCI Innovation and Research...

PUBALI BANK DONATES TK4M TO DHAKA NATIONAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE HOSPITAL

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Pubali Bank has donated Tk4 million to Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR). Pubali Bank Managing Director and CEO Mr Mohammad Ali handed over the cheque to the hospital's Director Professor Brigadier General...

MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS 137TH EC MEETING

2025-09-02 00:00:00

The 137th meeting of the executive committee (EC) of Modhumoti Bank was held on Sunday at the bank's head office in the capital. The meeting was presided by EC Chairman Mr. Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, Mr. Mostafa Kamal, Mr. Mohammad...

BANK ASIA PARTNERS WITH SAYEMAN BEACH RESORT

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Bank Asia has signed an agreement with Sayeman Beach Resort, Cox's Bazar, to offer exclusive stay privileges for its credit cardholders. As part of this exciting collaboration, cardholders can now enjoy a special 'Buy 1 Get 2 Nights Stay' offer...

Tahsan named brand ambassador for Walton Lift

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Tahsan Khan, a popular singer and television presenter, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Walton Lift.The announcement was made at the signing ceremony of an agreement with Tahsan at the Walton Corporate Office in the capital recently. Under...

TOAB to host three-day Travel and Tourism Fair from October 30

2025-09-02 00:00:00

The three-day Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025 will begin on October 30 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Dhaka, reports UNB.The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), a leading tourism trade organisation, is organising the fair...

Loan defaults, provisioning drag Islami Bank profit to record low

FE REPORT | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Islami Bank has reported its lowest quarterly profit of Tk 376 million for the April-June period this year since its listing on the stock exchanges, dragged down by higher provisioning and increased payments to mudaraba depositors.The country's largest Shariah-compliant lender...

BSEC bars NTC chief from taking unsubscribed placement shares

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

The securities regulator has asked National Tea Company (NTC) not to issue any unsubscribed placement shares to its incumbent Chairman Mamun Rashid following criticism of the board's decision in this regard.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has conveyed its...

Alcaraz, Djokovic stroll into US Open quarter-finals as Sabalenka cruises

2025-09-02 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Sept 1, (AFP): Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic motored into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence firmly on track.Spanish second seed Alcaraz and tennis icon Djokovic...

Leverkusen sack Erik Ten Hag after 2 league matches

2025-09-02 00:00:00

BERLIN, Sept 1, (AFP): Bayer Leverkusen have sacked manager Erik Ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches in charge, the club announced on Monday.Fired by Manchester United last October, Ten Hag signed a contract until 2027 in May, taking over...

Seattle Sounders stun Messi's Inter Miami to lift Leagues Cup

2025-09-02 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, United States, Sept 1, (AFP): The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, in a final marred by a post-match brawl in which Inter's Luis Suarez appeared to spit...

Miami's Suarez at center of spitting incident after Leagues Cup loss

2025-09-02 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, United States, Sept 1 (AFP): Luis Suarez appeared to spit at a staff member of the opposing team during an ugly brawl following Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday.Immediately...

Women's Cricket World Cup prize money to outstrip men

2025-09-02 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 1, (AFP): Prize money for the Women's World Cup cricket will outstrip the men's edition by more than a third, boasting an overall purse of $13.88 million, the sport's governing body said Monday.The prize pot is up...

Bangladesh secure T20 series victory against Netherlands

FE DESK | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Bangladesh secured series victory facing second string Netherlands winning their second T20 international at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium by nine wickets with 41 balls remaining. Netherlands were bundled out for 103 in 17.3 overs after Bangladesh chose to bowl first.Southpaw...

Inflation control and employment generation

2025-09-02 00:00:00

The economy can be compared to a large tree. Its roots are employment, and its branches carry the hopes of the people. If the roots dry up, the tree cannot remain green. Today, Bangladesh stands in such a situation, where...

Hold JnU Students Union election now

2025-09-02 00:00:00

The long-overdue election of the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU) has become a pressing issue in light of the country's socio-political context. One of the core demands of the July-August mass uprising was the establishment of democratic rights and...

Ever worsening poverty situation

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

The World Bank (WB) made a forecast in April last that more 3.0 million people would join the ranks of the extreme poor by the end of this year. Attributing this development to the economic slowdown following August 2024 political...

Resetting Indo-China ties: Implications for South Asia

Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-09-02 00:00:00

The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Beijing is more than a bilateral engagement between Asia's two largest powers; it is a potential game changer for the South Asian region and for global geopolitics. For decades, the...