Agreement renewed between BADC, Russia for MoP fertiliser import

To ensure the timely supply of quality non-urea fertilisers among farmers and support a safe agricultural production system, Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, has been importing non-urea fertilisers from different countries through...

BD to host Trade, Investment confce next month

The first Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference-2026 will be held in Dhaka on June 13 which will discuss Bangladesh’s evolving trade, investment, and economic priorities, reports UNB.The initiative comes as Bangladesh prepares for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status...

Missile drone strikes kill 8 in Russia, Ukraine

At least eight people have been killed in missile and drone attacks on Russian and Ukrainian territory in the past 24 hours, local authorities on both sides said on Monday, with damage reported to energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod region,...

Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan ties

BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters): President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking to deepen their "all-weather" partnership.Xi welcomed the Pakistani leader as an "old friend" at Beijing's...

Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, May 25 (AFP): Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for an annual hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to...

Pak train bombing kills more than 30

Over 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by separatist Balochistan militants, reports Reuters.Two provincial officials, speaking on condition of anonymity as they...

DHAKA BANK HOLDS ANNUAL MANAGERS' CONFERENCE --

DHAKA BANK HOLDS ANNUAL MANAGERS' CONFERENCE Dhaka Bank organised its Annual Managers' Conference 2026 in Gazipur under the theme, "Transforming Together." Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the board of directors of Dhaka Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest,...

Hedge fund tech positions hover near record highs, Goldman Sachs says

LONDON, May 25 (Reuters): Technology stocks were a top pick for hedge funds last week, with speculators hoovering them up at the fastest pace in nearly three months, according to a Goldman Sachs note to clients late on Friday.Companies that...

PRIME BANK LAUNCHES FIRST BANGLA QR-BASED CATTLE PAYMENT SYSTEM

PRIME BANK LAUNCHES FIRST BANGLA QR-BASED CATTLE PAYMENT SYSTEM Prime Bank has introduced Bangladesh's first Bangla QR-based cattle purchasing system, allowing customers to buy sacrificial animals digitally without carrying cash. Under the initiative, customers can visit selected cattle farm including,...

EBL SKYBANKING WINS AWARD FOR ADVANCING ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL BANKING

EBL SKYBANKING WINS AWARD FOR ADVANCING ACCESSIBLE DIGITAL BANKINGEastern Bank's (EBL) flagship mobile banking platform, EBL Skybanking, has received the prestigious "Recognition for Accessible Initiatives" award in recognition of its contribution to building an inclusive and accessible digital banking ecosystem...

Robi's dubious hiring drive sparks corporate governance concern

Questions have emerged over the recruitment practices of Robi Axiata PLC after the country's second-largest mobile network operator advertised for several of its highest executive positions using a little-known website and an email domain that appear to have no formal...

Indian retailers raise fuel prices a fourth time to rein in losses

India's state-owned fuel retailers increased diesel prices by 2.71 rupees ($0.0283) per litre and petrol by 2.61 rupees, dealers said on Monday, the fourth hike in May to recoup some losses driven by higher crude costs due to the Iran...

Gold climbs as Middle East peace hopes push oil, dollar lower

Gold rose more than 1 per cent on Monday as hopes of a peace deal to end the Iran war sent the dollar and oil prices lower, easing fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up...

Sri Lanka in talks to buy fuel from China and Russia: Minister

COLOMBO, May 25 (Reuters): Sri Lanka is in talks to buy Russian crude and refined fuels from Russia and China, the energy minister said on Monday, as the import-dependent nation seeks to alleviate shortages linked to the global energy crisis.Sri...

Oil slips to two-week low as US, Iran seen moving closer to deal

LONDON, May 25 (Reuters): Oil prices fell nearly 6 per cent to two-week lows on Monday as optimism grew that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal, even though they remain at odds over key...

Winners of the AIUB Inter-College Football Championship 2026 pose with American International University-

Winners of the AIUB Inter-College Football Championship 2026 pose with American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Saiful Islam and other teachers at its prize-giving ceremony held on the AIUB campus in the capital recently. The tournament was organised...

Eight directors go unopposed into BCB, 16 fight for 12 club seats

Eight candidates have been confirmed as BCB directors without facing a vote, with the main electoral battle set to play out in the club category, where 16 candidates are contesting 12 posts, according to bdnews24.com.The final candidate list was published...

Price spiral of essentials pushes Rangpur commoners to the brink

RANGPUR, May 25: Prices of some essential commodities, particularly vegetables and eggs, have marked a sharp rise across various kitchen markets in Rangpur district in the past one week, exacerbating the plight of the populace. Low-and middle-income people are mostly...

Five girders of under-construction bridge collapse sparking fear

SYLHET, May 25: Local residents are passing days in extreme panic as a sudden incident of five girders breaking down from the under-construction 'Shah Arefin-Adwait Maitree Bridge' on the Jadukata River has happened in Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj. Five girders...

Arduous Eid trips feared on Paturia-Daulatdia waterway

MANIKGANJ, May 25: Apprehensions are looming over the potential passenger sufferings and disruptions on the important Paturia-Daulatdia waterway during Eid-ul-Azha journey this year due to river erosion onslaughts and hassles from the ongoing infrastructure work at the ferry ghats.With only...

Why Zia still matters today

May 30 marks the 45th anniversary of the demise of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, a freedom fighter and nation builder who founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The death of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman at the hands of those attempting to...

Cyber fraud through fake customer care calls

A concerning trend has recently been observed where fraudsters are impersonating bank officials through fake phone calls. This has happened not only to me but also to many other people. In most cases, the callers use phone numbers that closely...

Judicial activism and human rights

In Bangladesh, judicial activism has become an important shield for protecting human rights when injustice, corruption, and abuse of power threaten ordinary people's lives. At different times, the higher judiciary has stepped forward to ensure constitutional rights, environmental protection, freedom...

Repurposing used cooking oil

Being an energy-starved economy, the most waste recycling projects in Bangladesh are geared to convert waste into biofuel or directly into energy. So, we have the likes of the massive USD467 million-worth North Dhaka Waste-to-Energy Facility, a utility-scale plant to...

Introducing low-cost tourism to ensure equality

For decades, Eid travel in Bangladesh meant one thing: going home. Ferries overflowing with passengers, trains packed beyond capacity, highways turning into rivers of buses and motorcycles -- all carrying people back to villages, parents, memories and roots. But quietly,...

Inculcating the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha

Called the festival of sacrifice, Eid-ul-Azha is one of the two great festivals of Islamic tenet. It commemorates the total obeisance of Prophet Ibrahim to the Almighty Allah through his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. In fact, it was...

The double standard of the west

It is not a news that will startle the readers but deserves repeating as a reminder. Since the colonial times, the 'cvilised' west has looked upon the rest of mankind as the 'other', lacking in the qualities that made them...

Faith economy and the inequalities we ignore

As Bangladesh prepares to observe Eid-ul-Azha this week - with the government having declared a seven-day holiday from 25 to 31 May 2026 - the country is in the grip of a familiar, feverish energy. The cattle markets of Dhaka,...

A child, accompanying her mother, wearing a mask as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing measles

A child, accompanying her mother, wearing a mask as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing measles outbreak across the country. The family was spotted at Kamalapur Railway Station on Sunday while leaving the capital to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha at their...

Stocks edge up as investors bet on post-Eid rally

The Dhaka bourse edged higher in its final session before the Eid festival, extending its winning streak to five consecutive days as buyers remained active.At the end of the day's session, the DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock...