The 139th board meeting of Southeast University (SEU) Trust was held at the university's permanent campus in Tejgaon, Dhaka on Monday. SEU Trust Chairman Rezaul Karim presided over the meeting, attended by its board of trustees (BoT) members along with...
Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus handing over gifts to the family members of Didarul Islam, a member of the NYPD - who was recently killed by a gunman, at a hotel in New York, US, on Tuesday. — PID
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Academic and administrative activities at Rajshahi University (RU) remained halted on Tuesday also amid the ongoing protests by teachers, officers, and staff over the alleged humiliation of teachers regarding the issue of ward quota, a system that reserves admission seats...
The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs (ACCEA) has approved the procurement proposal of around 40,000 body-worn cameras for police to enhance security at voting booths during the upcoming general election, reports BSS.The approval was given at the 31st meeting...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a leader of Jubo League in a murder case linked to July Uprising in Fatulla thana of Narayanganj, reports BSS. The arrestee is general secretary of Ward No. 44 of Sutrapur thana Jubo...
Claiming that they have become a target of Awami League, National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen on Monday vowed that the Awami League would not be able to make a comeback amid what he called 'anti-fascist unity', reports...
The Election Commission (EC) will start electoral dialogue with different stakeholders, including political parties and civil society members, on September 28 as part of preparations for the national election, said its Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Tuesday, report agencies."The dialogue...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP have strongly protested a reported interview of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, which was published in an Indian news outlet.In a statement on Tuesday, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar condemned the Mirza...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the attack on National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhter Hossain at a New York airport has once again manifested that the Awami League has no remorse for its past...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has demanded exemplary punishment for the officials responsible for failing to provide security to political figures and July heroes in the US.The party convener Nahid made the demand in response to harassment of Akhtar Hossain...
BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said his party has not yet approved any candidate for the upcoming national election, as the final selection will be made by its Parliamentary Board, report agencies."No candidate in any constituency has been given...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has doubled the limits for advance payments against imports in a move to further simplify trade transactions, reports BSS."To further simplify trade transactions, it has been decided to enhance the aforesaid limits to US$20,000 and US$50,000 respectively,"...
A public hearing with interested parties on the proposal of re-fixing the natural gas price in the fertilizer category will be held on October 6, according to officials.The public hearing will start at 10 am, which will continue till 5...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Yields on treasury bonds fell below the central bank's policy rate on Tuesday, as banks channelled surplus liquidity into government securities amid subdued private credit demand ahead of the national elections.The cut-off yield, commonly referred to as the interest rate,...
YASIR WARDAD | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Despite record harvests of maize and a glut of soybean cake in storage, the cost of animal and poultry feed remains stubbornly high, leaving small farmers struggling and consumers paying more for protein-rich foods.Maize and soybean cake prices have fallen...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
The government has rolled out an extensive plan to support Bangladeshi exporters from eight potential sectors in participating in 46 international trade fairs during fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to diversify the country's export basket and reduce reliance on traditional markets...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, now in America, affirmed that the Interim Government is making comprehensive preparations to ensure a free, fair and peaceful general election in the first half of February.A spokesman for the CA Office said Tuesday the...
The fall foliage of various trees in Hatirjheel looks lush-green following torrential rain over the past couple of days. The rich greenery stands in stark contrast to concrete buildings, but still offers an oasis of serenity in the heart of...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Much-hyped Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) is up for consideration at a meeting today as a government hunt for foreign funds gets going for bankrolling two dozen development schemes. Officials say health division promptly shortlists its five...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday defended Bangladesh Bank's recent move to mop up nearly $2 billion from the market, saying the central bank was right to keep the exchange rate stable even as demand for the US dollar...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Nearly one in five Bangladeshi households faced financial crises between May 2024 and April 2025, according to a new study, amid challenges stemming largely from excessive medical expenses, loan repayments, education-related costs, and other unavoidable expenditures.The findings, unveiled at a...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Assured liquidity support (ALS) from the central bank to commercial banks in Bangladesh faces rollback from December following IMF-recommended freeze on money creation and actions for tightening monetary discipline.Sources say the Bangladesh Bank (BB) will phase out its ALS facility...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh seeks international community's ramped-up financial and technical support for countries in transition as reducing aid or cutting UN budgets would prove "counterproductive" during deepening global crises.Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus made the call at a...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-09-24 00:00:00
The government is set to review the benefits provided under the cash-based social-safety-net programmes once a year in keeping with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to make such operations time-befitting for the beneficiaries, sources say.The decision was made at a...
LONDON, Sept 23 (AFP): Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.All-rounder Stokes missed the final Test against India at the Oval, which started on...
MADRID, Sept 23 (AFP): Former tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said Tuesday an artificial intelligence likeness of him is being used to advertise without permission."Together with my team, we have detected that fake videos generated by artificial intelligence are circulating on...
LONDON, Sept 23 (AFP): Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.Bird stood in 66 Tests between 1973 and...
PARIS, Sept 23 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club's Champions League triumph last season, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's prize for the...
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