Strong loan recoveries drive Bangladesh Finance back to profitability

Bangladesh Finance made a significant turnaround by securing a profit of Tk 225 million in 2025 from one of the highest losses - Tk 7.83 billion - in the country's non-bank financial institution (NBFI) sector a year earlier.The achievement was...

3 teens die in Tangail road accident

At least three teenage boys have died after an autorickshaw collided head-on with a motorcycle in Tangail's Basail Upazila.The accident occurred around 11:30am on Sunday near Bangra Kalibari in Kashil Union of the Upazila, said Basail Police Station chief Alamgir...

City's transport hubs witness big rushes of Eid holidaymakers

Railway stations, bus and launch terminals witnessed big rushes of holidaymakers on Sunday as a large number of city-dwellers left the capital for their native homes to celebrate Eid-ul-Ajha.Visiting Kamalapur Railway Station and Sadarghat Launch Terminal and bus terminals, FE...

16 more children die of measles, symptoms

The health authorities reported 16 more deaths of children with measles and measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected fatalities to 528 since mid-March.Of the total deaths, 224...

Five killed as bus crashes head-on into ambulance in Faridpur

Five people have been killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and an ambulance in Faridpur, reports bdnews24.com.Helal Uddin, chief of Bhanga Highway Police Station, said that the accident occurred on the Dhaka-Barishal Highway near the Shankarpasha Bazar...

Jamaat calls for pro-people, reform-oriented nat'l budget

Speakers at a discussion organised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday called for a reform-oriented, pro-people and self-reliant national budget - aimed at improving living standards through equitable wealth distribution.They said the budget must not become a tool for public exploitation...

Heavy rain dampens cattle trading as Eid markets open

Heavy rain severely disrupted cattle trading in the city's makeshift markets on Sunday, the opening day of official sales of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, dealing a blow to traders already struggling with rising costs.A total of 23 temporary cattle...

Hearing on charge framing in Ramisa murder case June 1

A special tribunal in Dhaka on Sunday set June 1 for a hearing on charge framing in a case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter.Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Children Violence Suppression Tribunal passed...

External sector may face tough times by end of FY26: BB

The central bank has warned that Bangladesh may face mounting external-sector pressures by the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid global trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties and potential tariff shocks."…global trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties, and potential tariff shocks could pose...

Kazi Nazrul's 127th birth anniv today

The 127th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be observed today (Monday) across the country through various programmes celebrating his life, works and enduring legacy.The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has organised a three-day programme starting from May...

Iran deal 'largely negotiated', says Trump

Washington and Iran have "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said, as expectations rose that a breakthrough might be imminent in the three-month-old war, reports...

CDDL gets six-month extension to run NCT

CHATTOGRAM, May 24: The government has decided to extend the contract of Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram port for another six months or until a new operator is appointed.CDDL, operated...

Bidding for offshore hydrocarbon exploration launched

Bangladesh Sunday launched long-awaited offshore bidding round with 26 hydrocarbon-exploration blocks on offer for international oil companies (IOCs) to grab under attractive contractual terms.Iqbal Hasan Mahmood, Minister for the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR), announced the opening...

Foreign aid falls sharply amid rising debt servicing

Foreign aid disbursements, including loans and grants, to Bangladesh declined by 17.96 per cent during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of FY25, while fresh aid commitments fell sharply by more than...

Khurshid new chairman of Islami Bank as incumbent quits

Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Md Khurshid Alam was appointed independent director and chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh on Sunday afternoon in quick succession after the incumbent quit amid commotion outside.Prof M. Zubaidur Rahman earlier in the day resigned as...

Govt plans 0.2pc turnover tax on retailers in FY ’27 budget

A new fiscal measure to bring retail businesses under the tax net by introducing a nominal turnover tax is set to come in the upcoming FY27 budget.The model, the first of its kind, would help the government mop up revenue...

Deal signed on $1.4b ADB financing for four projects

The Asian Development Bank will provide Bangladesh with $1.4 billion in financing and assistance for four major projects aimed at strengthening economic management, social protection and infrastructure development in the country.The financing agreement was signed between Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division...

Bangladesh braces for $4.5b fresh IMF credit negotiations

The government wants to implement reforms that are "realistic" and "compatible with the country's ground reality" in phases as Bangladesh braces for negotiating a newly planned credit programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Sources say the new government won't come...

Over 37pc factories in industrial zones miss payment deadline

FE ReportThousands of workers across Bangladesh's key industrial belts entered the Eid-ul-Azha holiday period facing uncertainty as a significant number of factories failed to clear festival allowances and April wages despite repeated government instructions and fresh cash support for exporters.About...

Dhaka Regency unveils Eid offer

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort unveils a spectacular offer marking Eid-ul-Azha. The hotel introduces an exclusive Luxury Staycation Package starting from BDT 7,999 net, says a press release.Guests seeking the ultimate festive retreat can also indulge in the remarkable full...

Shahjalal Islami Bank's 25th AGM held--

Shahjalal Islami Bank's 25th AGM heldThe 25th AGM of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held on Sunday on a digital platform. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Mohammed Younus presided over the meeting. The AGM approved 13...

Clients queue in front of a counter to conduct transactions on the last working day ahead of Eid at the

Clients queue in front of a counter to conduct transactions on the last working day ahead of Eid at the head office of Sonali Bank in Motijheel on Sunday. — FE Photo

Internet subscribers rise by 1.8m in April

FE REPORT Bangladesh recorded a fresh rise in both broadband and mobile internet subscribers in April 2026, driven by growing demand for data services and wider digital connectivity across the country.According to the latest data, the total number of internet...

CMSME credit recovery weakens, down 31pc

A sharp slowdown in loan recovery, coupled with uneven credit growth, is raising fresh concerns over the health of Bangladesh's Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) financing sector, despite a continued rise in outstanding loans across the banking system.Latest...

Commerce minister urges sector-based export plans to tap Saudi market

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged businesses to submit sector-specific and realistic proposals to expand Bangladesh's export footprint in Saudi Arabia and the Middle Eastern market. He assured exporters that the government is ready to provide all necessary policy...

Rajasthan seals last playoffs spot

MUMBAI, India, May 24 (AFP): England's Jofra Archer starred with bat and ball as Rajasthan Royals sealed the last play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Archer struck a 15-ball 32 after...

'A challenge to change history'

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana said on Sunday that the team is embracing the challenge of changing history as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, report agencies.Bangladesh have managed only three wins from 25 matches...

Labour shortage, foul weather slow Boro harvest

Boro paddy harvest has been slowed down over shortage of harvesting labourers in Gaibandha and inclement weather in Gopalganj, sources said.Our correspondent from Gaibandha reports, IRRI-Boro paddy has been cultivated on 129,020 hectares in seven upazilas of the district and...

Cattle trading gathers pace in Rangpur, Ctg, Magura mkts

With the Eid-ul-Azha around the corner, cattle trading is picking up speed across the markets in Bangladesh, with local authorities streamlining market operations and farmers expecting brisk sales. Our Correspondent from Rangpur: As Eid-ul-Azha is drawing nearer, sales of sacrificial...

Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills at least 23

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP): A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others, officials said,...