JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
The United States has recently emerged as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner, driven by a notable expansion in bilateral trade with the world's largest economy.Officials familiar with the development say the shift may be linked to successful negotiations between Dhaka and...
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said the low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast has intensified into a deep depression, reports bdnews24.comAll four maritime ports in the country have been advised to raise...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh's banking sector faces elevated asset-quality stress amid economic and political volatility, says global rating-agency S&P and pinpoints the spots of vulnerabilities."Weak consumption and investment, coupled with structural reforms under the IMF program, have exposed deep-rooted fragilities in Bangladesh's banking...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) plans to rationalise the salary structures of employees at the five struggling Islamic banks set for merger, as part of efforts to reduce their administrative costs.Speaking to reporters, BB assistant spokesperson Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqui said the five...
FE Report | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
The government has fixed January 14 next year for the auction of the long-awaited 700 MHz spectrum, signalling a decisive move towards releasing a band that has been locked in legal and regulatory disputes for nearly two decades.The date was...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh's economy is trapped in a difficult-to-break vicious cycle of high interest rates, persistent inflation, weak investment, and slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth, making it increasingly challenging to revive private-sector activities, experts say.They note that the financial sector is...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, already carrying death sentence, is now sentenced to 21 years' imprisonment in three corruption cases over alleged abuse of power in acquiring plots at RAJUK's Purbachal New Town Project.Her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and son...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Blame-ridden RAJUK is now up for restructuring as the interim government's cabinet endorses an ordinance for a sweeping overhaul of the capital-development authority, amidst latest spell of criticisms about building construction following a moderate earthquake. The Council of Advisers in...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature...
Charukontho Abritti Sangsad hosted its quarterly recitation event, 'Binomro Roder Chhaya,' showcasing the poetry of renowned poet and thinker Md. Foyez Alam held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in the capital on Wednesday, with notable attendees including poet and storyteller Zohra...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed will deliver his farewell address on December 14 at the Supreme Court (SC) auditorium in the capital.For this purpose, he has convened a session to be attended by senior judicial officers, including district...
FE REPORT The teachers of government secondary schools threatened to wage tougher movement from next month (December), if their demands are not realised.They issued the warning at a rally on the premises of Shikkha Bhaban, the headquarters of the Directorate...
FE REPORTThe government has transferred upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) of 158 upazilas across the country's eight divisions ahead of the national election.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard on Wednesday night (November 26).The transfers, involving...
Over the past two decades, the biodiversity of Saint Martin's Island (SMI) has experienced a marked decline as the developed land on the coral island nearly doubled between 2005 and 2023, according to a government report."Between 2005 and 2023, developed...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-28 00:00:00
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan urged the students to take up politics as a career to serve the nation."Bangladesh needs smart and honest people in politics. If you don't come into politics, the changes we...
FE REPORTDistinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has strongly criticised the interim government for recently signing deals with foreign companies on leasing out management of two ports.Speaking as the chief guest at a book-launching...
Members of Myanmar's Arakan Army armed insurgent group have captured two trawlers and abducted 12 more fishermen at work in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Cox's Bazar's Teknaf upazila, reports agency.They were abducted while fishing in the...
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan has said his party is going to participate in the upcoming national election as part of its movement to restore democracy in the country, reports UNB."We must remember that there will be efforts to...
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on former member of parliament (MP) from Dinajpur-3 constituency Iqbalur Rahim and his wife Nadira Sultana Mukti over graft allegations, reports BSS.Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court...
The Election Commission (EC) plans to resume Out-of-Country voter registration today (Friday) for Bangladeshi expatriates in seven countries after it was suspended due to incorrect or incomplete mailing addresses submitted by many applicants, report agencies.The seven countries are Bahrain, Kuwait,...
French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Thursday visited National Citizen Party (NCP) office in the capital, report agencies.The envoy exchanged views with the NCP leaders on the current political situation and perspectives ahead of the upcoming elections, said the French embassy...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has called for full cooperation from all relevant organisations and law-enforcement agencies to conduct the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum in a fair, festive and peaceful atmosphere, report agencies.The CEC made...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday visited Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, who is receiving treatment at a city hospital, report agencies."The BNP Secretary General went to United Hospital around 1:00 pm to meet the...
The grave of Shaheed Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon on the Dhaka Medical College premises was bedecked with flowers, as many organisations paid their tribute to the ex-BMA leader, killed on 27th November 1990 during the movement for democracy. —...
Banglalink has taken another major step toward improving the digital experience of millions of Bangladeshis by renewing its strategic investment with Huawei. This initiative focuses on advancing Banglalink's digital services across everyday moments, supporting its customer-first commitment. It brings more...
Rupali Bank's Dhanmondi Corporate Branch relocated to a new locationRupali Bank PLC's Dhanmondi Corporate Branch relocated to a new location at Nizam Sonkar Plaza on Thursday. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md Wahidul Islam inaugurated the branch as the...
AGRANI BANK HOLDS 30-DAY FOUNDATION TRAINING COURSE Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) organised a 30-day foundation training course for officers (cash) from the 94th batch and 95th batch that concluded on Thursday. Agrani Bank PLC Managing Director and CEO Md...
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, easing from a near two-week high hit in the previous session, while investors assessed the likelihood of a US interest rate cut in December, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at $4,156.89...
Regenerative agriculture contributes to environmental sustainability and enhances the resilience of farming systems against climate variability. In an interview with The Financial Express, Bayer's Regional Head for Crop Science in Asia Malu Nachreiner, outlines a vision for advancing regenerative agriculture...
Bangladesh Bank has announced that National Finance Limited has changed its name and will henceforth operate as National Finance PLC., says a press release.The change has been approved under Section 63 of the Finance Companies Act, 2023. It has been...
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