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Digital banking for financially inclusive Bangladesh

Razya Akter | 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh, a nation of over 175 million people, stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic journey with an opportunity to utilise its burgeoning domestic market and a demographic dividend active till the next decade. Despite notable progress in poverty...

Creating high-value jobs

M Rokonuzzaman | 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Different studies indicate that Bangladesh has been suffering from increasing unemployment among the graduates of engineering and technical education and depressed salaries for fresh graduates. Such a job market reality has compelled graduates from B.Sc engineering programmes to seek jobs...

RU upholds ward quota suspension after protests

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-22 12:00:00

Rajshahi University (RU) Syndicate on Sunday decided to uphold the suspension of Ward quota, after students on Saturday protested seeking permanent cancellation of the quota and some assaulted a teacher and injured a staff.The RU Officers' Association announced a complete...

The Nepalese quagmire needs to be tackled carefully

Muhammad Zamir | 2025-09-22 12:00:00

Nepal emerged from a brutal decade-long Maoist insurgency in 2006 and also marked the end of the country's 240-year-old Hindu monarchy in 2008. However, the transformation into a federal state was marred by political infighting, and successive governments dragged their...

Trump claims 7 Nobel prizes for 'ending wars'

2025-09-22 00:00:00

US President Donald Trump has claimed he ended seven wars across the world and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each, including one for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, reports bdnews24.com.He said this on Saturday night during a...

Interpol Red Notice issuance against Saifuzzaman ordered

FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

A court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol 'Red Notice' against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife, as the ACC recovered 22 sacks of documents related to the ex-minister's wealth.On Sunday, a Chattogram court ordered the Anti-Corruption...

No push behind proposal to appoint Prof Yunus as interim govt head: Nahid

2025-09-22 00:00:00

FE REPORTNational Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka that there was no internal or external instigation behind the proposal to appoint Prof Muhammad Yunus as the head of interim government.He...

Nine dengue deaths in highest daily count this year

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh has recorded nine more deaths from dengue fever over the past 24 hours as daily fatalities rose to a year high, reports bdnews24.com.Another 740 people were hospitalised with the Aedes-mosquito borne disease in the last 24 hours, which is...

Liquidity improves as key indicators ease in August

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

The financial market experienced improved liquidity in August as major indicators pointed to stronger funding conditions across the banking sector, according to Bangladesh Bank data released on Sunday. Lower borrowing costs, smoother settlements, and reduced volatility marked the month's money...

Yields on T-bills drop as govt borrows Tk 65b

FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Yields on two types of treasury bills (T-bills) dropped below 10 per cent on Sunday, while the rate on 91-day T-bills remained at 10 per cent, as banks continued to channel excess liquidity into the instruments.The cut off yield, generally...

Rohingya, polls, global peace top Bangladesh's agenda at UNGA

Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh will spotlight three major issues at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week: a long-delayed resolution of the Rohingya crisis, the country's democratic transition through elections, and its broader role in sustaining global peace.Chief...

BD eyes vast Japanese RMG mkt

JASIM UDDIN | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Bangladeshi apparel exporters are increasingly focusing on the Japanese market after understanding its vast untapped potential. Many readymade garment (RMG) manufacturers and buying houses are preparing to expand their presence in this high-value destination.With an imminent economic partnership agreement (EPA),...

Attracting tech-savvy foreign firms must to drive economic growth: BB governor

2025-09-22 00:00:00

FE REPORTAttracting techno-savvy foreign firms in greater numbers is a must-do to drive economic growth in this era, says Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur and urges changing "narrow nationalistic mindset" in policymaking. In today's world, technology is driving...

NBR to hand over 30 duty-free cars to govt

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 21: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to hand over 30 luxury vehicles, imported by former ministers and members of parliament (MPs) under duty-free facilities, to the government after two failed attempts to sell those at...

Dhaka court orders seizure of $81m from Filipino bank

FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has ordered the confiscation of US$81 million from the Philippines' Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) in connection with the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist in 2016, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police announced on Sunday.In February...

Business leaders, BNP emphasise deferment of LDC graduation for three years

FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Business leaders and BNP stalwarts emphasized deferment of Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC (least developed country) status for three years as the country and its business infrastructure are not ready yet."If we want to have the investment, trade and business...

UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestinian state

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution but which is also bound to anger Israel and its main...

Mrt-5 southern route project on backburner

JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

Multi-donor-funded Dhaka metro-rail southern-route project is put on the backburner as the post-uprising government culled some previously conceived megaprojects under reset development priorities to make the most of scant resources, officials say. Put on hold is the proposed Dhaka Mass...

Spl drive on for early recovery of Tk 380b

SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-09-22 00:00:00

A synchronized special government drive is being launched for speedy settlement of top 100 cases of state-owned banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regulatory bodies to recover some Tk 380 billion.Officials have said the Ministry of Finance has made the...

Light rain likely today 22-09-2025

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday). Day and night temperature may remain unchanged. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded...

Tk 10 justice in 28 days for poor

2025-09-22 00:00:00

The village courts across 61 districts are offering swift and affordable justice, enabling the poor and marginalized communities to resolve disputes at a minimal cost and without delay, reports BSS.Criminal cases can be filed with the courts for just Taka...

Prof Mosarof appointed DUCSU treasurer

2025-09-22 00:00:00

DU CORRESPONDENTProfessor Dr. H. M. Mosarof Hossain, chairman of the Department of Finance at the University of Dhaka, has been appointed as the treasurer of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU).Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan nominated him...

Govt to distribute school books by Jan: Salehuddin

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday the government will ensure the distribution of all school textbooks by January of the next year, reports BSS. "Orders for printing textbooks for certain classes have already been placed. Authorities are now...

Durga Puja begins thru’ Mahalaya

2025-09-22 00:00:00

In a bid to bolster law-enforcing agencies during Durga Puja, 80,000 volunteers will work towards ensuring security during this year's celebrations, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the volunteers, organised under the Ministry of Women and Children...

Chinese envoy urges youth to boost Dhaka-Beijing friendship

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has called on the youth of both countries to dedicate their passion and energy to strengthening Bangladesh-China friendship, saying their efforts will help build greater achievements for the future, reports BSS.He made the remarks...

TCB seeks 31,394 tonnes of rice to sell thru' monthly drive

2025-09-22 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has requested the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for taking steps to allocate 31,394 tonnes of rice for selling among more than 6.0 million smartcard-holder families through its monthly essential drive, sources said.The chairman...

JU condemns Amir Hamza's remarks

2025-09-22 00:00:00

JU CORRESPONDENTThe authorities of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Sunday strongly condemned recent remarks made by Jamaat-e-Islami leader Amir Hamza regarding what he said he had witnessed at the university.The authorities, in a press release, described Hamza's claims about being admitted...

Rajshahi University officials and employees enforced work abstention on Sunday, as RU Officers' Association announced a

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Rajshahi University officials and employees enforced work abstention on Sunday, as RU Officers' Association announced a 'complete shutdown' from Monday. Earlier, the RU authority suspended the ward quota following students' demonstration and altercation with teachers and officials on Saturday. —...

BD needs $116.8b to implement NDC 3.0

2025-09-22 00:00:00

FE REPORTBangladesh will require a total of US$116.8 billion to implement its newly-prepared NDC 3.0 (Third Nationally Determined Contribution) plan - aimed at reducing climate risks. Of the amount, $25.95 billion is estimated for unconditional investment, while $90.23 billion will...

11 BCL men arrested in Ctg

2025-09-22 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 21 (BSS): Chattogram Metropolitan Police detained eleven activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) after conducting raids in different parts of the city on Friday and Sunday.Confirming the news, the OC of Doublemooring Police under CMP said several...