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BSEC probes stock manipulation, laundering tied to Salman F Rahman

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

The securities regulator has launched an investigation into allegations of stock price manipulation using bank loans, brought against companies and individuals closely tied to Beximco Group owner Salman F Rahman.It will also examine whether the accused committed money laundering through...

Anwar Landmark celebrates 24th anniversary

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Anwar Landmark celebrates 24th anniversary Anwar Landmark, a concern of Anwar Group, celebrated its 24th anniversary in the city recently. Manwar Hossain, Chairman of Anwar Group; Hossain Mehmud, Vice Chairman; Hossain Khaled, Group Managing Director; and Hossain Akhter, Executive Director,...

Union Ins shareholders approve 10pc cash dividend

2025-09-15 00:00:00

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Union Insurance Company Limited was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. Chairman of the company Mohammed Hasmot Ali presided over the meeting, says a press release. The shareholders of...

Pragati Life Insurance holds 25th AGM

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Pragati Life Insurance holds 25th AGM The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pragati Life Insurance PLC. was held on Sunday on a digital platform. Chairman of the Company Khalilur Rahman presided over the meeting. The shareholders in the AGM...

BEPZA begins providing 'Notice of Award' for employment injury compensation

2025-09-15 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), launched on Sunday the distribution of 'Notices of Award' under the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS), reports BSS.At the launching ceremony, two families of deceased workers...

ICAB, FRC sign MoU on DVS to boost verification of financial statements

2025-09-15 00:00:00

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a city hotel on Sunday, to strengthen the verification of audited financial statements and audit reports submitted by public...

Jaker refuses to give up hopes despite losing to Sri Lanka

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Bangladesh middle order batter Jaker Ali Anik refused to give up the hopes of winning the Asia Cup trophy even though the defeat to Sri Lanka left their aspiration in limbo, reports BSS.Jaker said one defeat shouldn't dash the hopes...

PSG begin title defence as Champions League kicks off

2025-09-15 00:00:00

PARIS, Sept 14 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain put their title on the line as this season's Champions League begins this week, with another gruelling campaign in store and an armada of English teams setting out to conquer Europe.PSG ended over a...

Mbappe shines as 10-man Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad

2025-09-15 00:00:00

BARCELONA, Sept 14 (AFP): Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best as Real Madrid showed grit to claim a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with 10 men after Dean Huijsen's...

Bangladesh left clinging to Asia Cup hopes after Sri Lanka defeat

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Bangladesh's Asia Cup run has been left hanging by a thread after a bruising loss to Sri Lanka on Saturday night, reports UNB.Batting first, the problems started straight away. It took 14 balls to get the first run. Both openers...

China seeks feedback on plans to streamline gold import rules

2025-09-15 00:00:00

BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters): China is seeking public feedback on a proposal to make it easier to import and export gold and gold products by streamlining the licence system, its central bank said on Friday.The world's top gold consumer intends...

India poised to export sugar in new season due to ample stocks

2025-09-15 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Reuters): India, the world's second biggest sugar producer, will have sufficient surplus stocks of the commodity to allow exports in the season beginning October 1, a senior government official said on Friday.Exports by India could weigh...

Five more services available on BIDA OSS platform

2025-09-15 00:00:00

FE REPORT The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has expanded its Online One Stop Service (OSS) platform with inclusion of five new services from the Directorate of Registration. The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday in the BIDA Conference Room...

USDA projects record US corn crop, most harvested acres since 1933

2025-09-15 00:00:00

CHICAGO, Sept 14 (Reuters): US farmers will reap a record corn crop this autumn, eclipsing the previous record set two years ago by nearly 1.5 billion bushels after harvesting their largest acreage in 92 years, the Department of Agriculture said...

Trump 'ready' to sanction Russia if Nato nations stop buying its oil

2025-09-15 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Sept 14 (BBC): US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia, but only if Nato countries meet certain conditions which include stopping buying Russian oil.In a post on his Truth Social...

Nepal's interim PM to hand over power within 6 months

2025-09-15 00:00:00

KATHMANDU, Sept 14 (BBC): Nepal's newly-appointed interim prime minister says she will be in the post for no longer than six months."I did not wish for this job. It was after voices from the streets that I was compelled to...

12 children among 32 people killed

2025-09-15 00:00:00

GAZA, Sept 14 (AP): A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday.The dead included 12 children, according to the morgue...

Prospects for reviving the glory of Rajshahi silk appear bright

2025-09-15 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Sept 14 (BSS): Elevating both the farming and industrial sides together with infusing dynamism into field level promotional activities can be the crucial means of bringing back the lost glory of the traditional silk sector.Since the immemorial time, Rajshahi...

Farmers of 5 districts happy with higher yield, better prices of jute

2025-09-15 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTRANGPUR, Sept 14: Growers are delighted with the satisfactory prices and yield of jute this season in Rangpur, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Gaibandha, all of which fall under the Rangpur agriculture region.The prices of the cash crop, depending on...

A quest for balanced global governance

2025-09-15 00:00:00

The relations between China and Russia now stand exemplary, a fact explicitly demonstrated during China's largest-ever military parade in the first week of this month. These ties have withstood the test of shifting international dynamics, with Beijing expressing its willingness...

Can Bangladesh become a startup hub?

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Beyond garments and remittances, Bangladesh's economy is transforming, and startups are picking up steam. Young demography -- a population above 60 per cent under 35 years old -- coupled with 130 million mobile internet users is driving fast digital penetration....

The question of keeping exotic animals as pets

Neil Ray | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

At a different type of fair hosted by the Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association under the title, "Animal and Life Fair" held in the city, speakers waxed eloquent about the need for saving animals including the wildlife. So far as the...

Youth-led uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh

Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

The Himalayan nation of Nepal is returning to relative normality after days of violent protests spearheaded by the Nepali youth, more particularly the Gen Z generation. It all started with a government's decision to ban 26 popular social media platforms...

Clumsiness of railway in implementing projects

2025-09-15 00:00:00

There is a pressing need for enhancing the Bangladesh Railway's (BR) capacity for both passenger and freight transport, but its continued poor performance, particularly in project implementation, remains deeply frustrating. According to a recent report in this daily, the BR...

Why cannot the world come forward and solve the Rohingya problem?

Muhammad Zamir | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

August 25, 2025 marked eight years since the Tatmadaw's brutal military campaign was launched against Rohingya Muslims that killed tens of thousands and displaced over one million. The intent by the Burmese Military Junta to completely eradicate Rohingya Muslims led...

Delay in February polls could trigger country's instability: Ali Riaz

FE REPORT | 2025-09-14 12:00:00

National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice- Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has warned that if Bangladesh's national election is not held in February 2026, it could trigger internal instability and pose risks to national security.Speaking at a roundtable discussion at the Prothom...

Deshbandhu Group pleads for govt intervention

REZAUL KARIM | 2025-09-14 12:00:00

Deshbandhu Group, one of Bangladesh's leading industrial conglomerates, has sought urgent government intervention to continue operations and prevent possible labour unrest as it struggles with an acute capital shortage, sources said.Managing Director (MD) Golam Rahman has formally appealed to the...

Onus left to pvt sector to secure deferral

FE REPORT | 2025-09-14 12:00:00

Private sector is asked to proactively lobby through their international trade partners for deferment of Bangladesh's LDC graduation as exporters and economists cite some shortcomings for status change. "Time is running out to make the case at the United Nations,"...

BRAC Bank Premium Banking customers to enjoy exclusive benefits at Alpha Catering

2025-09-14 12:00:00

BRAC Bank Premium Banking customers to enjoy exclusive  benefits at Alpha CateringBRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with Alpha Catering, a renowned catering service provider in Bangladesh, to offer exclusive privileges to its Premium Banking customers. Under the agreement,...

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz speaks

2025-09-14 00:00:00

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz speaks at a roundtable discussion on the future of democratic Bangladesh in a city hotel on Saturday. — Focus Bangla photo