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Referendum to settle future state structure: Ali Riaz

2026-01-13 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Jan 12 (BSS): Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Ali Riaz has said a mandate of the voters (referendum) on the July Charter is indispensable for future Bangladesh's state structure and full-length establishment of democracy.Important decision on...

One dies of dengue -------

2026-01-13 00:00:00

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) officials reported 33 new cases of dengue in the past 24 hours, with one death recorded by Monday morning, reports BSS.According to a DGHS statement, of the 33 fresh cases, seven were hospitalised...

Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss regional, global issues

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed a range of regional and global issues on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' (CFM) meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, reports UNB.Deputy Prime Minister...

Mine explosion severely injured a young man named Hanif at Hoikang border point in Shazahan Deep area of Teknaf upazila of

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Mine explosion severely injured a young man named Hanif at Hoikang border point in Shazahan Deep area of Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar district at 11.00am on Monday. The victim, identified as son of Fozol Korim, a resident of Lombabil...

Security, democracy and rule of law key challenges for next elected govt

FE REPORT | 2026-01-13 00:00:00

The upcoming elected government of Bangladesh, following the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, will face key challenges in ensuring national security, democracy, and the rule of law, observed speakers at an event in the capital.The speakers also advocated ensuring...

Community Bank celebrates significant milestones

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has marked a landmark year-end performance for 2025, achieving significant milestones across key financial indicators.The bank's total income has entered the four-digit club, while its Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio has been reduced to one of the...

Country's first freelancer ID management platform to be launched today

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh is set to achieve a milestone in institutionalizing its growing freelancing sector as the country's first national digital platform for freelancer registration and ID card management, freelancers.gov.bd, will be formally inaugurated today, reports BSS.The platform's security and technical capabilities...

BGMEA urges promotion of referendum

2026-01-13 00:00:00

FE REPORTBangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested all its members to display two vertical banners at each factory's entrance and head office promoting the upcoming referendum and raising voter awareness.On January 06, the apparel apex body in...

Dhaka Bank distributes blankets in Narayanganj

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Dhaka Bank distributes blankets in NarayanganjDhaka Bank PLC has recently distributed blankets among the cold-affected poor and distressed people in Araihazar, Narayanganj as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. A. T. M. Hayatuzzaman Khan, former vice chairman...

Midland Bank signs MoU with Best Western Plus Bay Hills

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Midland Bank PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, an upscale four-star hotel of Goldsands Group, located in Himchari, Cox's Bazar. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the bank's head office...

BB to launch Tk 100b bond for housing, rail projects

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank announced plans to issue the 'Bangladesh Government Special Sukuk-1', a Shariah-compliant bond worth Tk 100.00 billion, to finance selected national infrastructure and welfare projects, reports UNB.The decision was finalised after meetings held last week by the central bank's...

Bangladesh-Nepal commerce secretary-level meeting today

REZAUL KARIM | 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh and Nepal are set to step up efforts to deepen trade, transit, and connectivity cooperation, as senior officials meet today in Dhaka for the 8th Bangladesh-Nepal Commerce Secretary-Level Meeting (CSLM), sources said.The meeting will review progress since the 7th...

Sylhet farmers unhappy with price as Aman harvest ends

2026-01-13 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTSYLHET, Jan 12: Farmers in Sylhet said most of them are not happy with the price they have been getting for their transplanted Aman (T-Aman), or commonly called Aman, paddy as they recently completed harvesting with good yields.Sylhet trader...

Nipah virus emerges as a 'real threat' in Manikganj

2026-01-13 00:00:00

OUR CORRESPONDENTMANIKGANJ, Jan 12: The Nipah virus risk in Manikganj, a district located near Dhaka,is no longer just a concern but has now turned into a 'real threat', following outbreak of the disease in 35 out of Bangladesh's total 64...

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul speaks at a press conference at the Bangladesh Football

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul speaks at a press conference at the Bangladesh Football Federation Bhaban in the city on Monday- FE Photo Story on page 1

Women's Chess League to begin Jan 23

2026-01-13 00:00:00

The Women's Chess League, organised by the Bangladesh Chess Federation, will begin January 23 at the Chess Federation hall-room in the city, reports BSS. All women's and girls' chess teams are invited to participate in this Women's Chess League, said...

Nasum scripts Sylhet's six-wkt win over Rangpur in BPL

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Spinners Nasum Ahmed scripted Sylhet Titans' comprehensive six-wicket win over Rangpur Riders in the crucial game in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by spinning the ball viciously at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in the city on Monday, reports BSS.Left-arm spinner Nasum...

Asian equities, precious metals surge as US Justice Dept targets Fed

2026-01-13 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Jan 12 (AFP): Asian equities gained Monday, and precious metals set new records as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is probing the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence.Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed...

PRIME BANK DISTRIBUTES BRAILLE BOOKS TO EXPAND FINANCIAL LITERACY-

2026-01-13 00:00:00

PRIME BANK DISTRIBUTES BRAILLE BOOKS TO EXPAND FINANCIAL LITERACYPrime Bank has taken another meaningful step towards inclusive banking by distributing braille books among persons with visual impairments. The initiative, carried out recently in Savar in collaboration with Team Inclusion Bangladesh,...

EBL, MONER BONDHU TO OFFER MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMME FOR RURAL STUDENTS

2026-01-13 00:00:00

EBL, MONER BONDHU TO OFFER MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAMME FOR RURAL STUDENTSEastern Bank (EBL) has partnered with Moner Bondhu to launch mental health support and life skills development programmes for 5,000 students across 10 rural schools. Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director,...

Berger Paints unveils "Hariye Giyechhi" exhibition

2026-01-13 00:00:00

Berger Paints Bangladesh recently unveiled "Hariye Giyechhi by Berger Illusions", an immersive illusions exhibition.The exhibition, celebrating imagination, creativity, and the impact of interior design on wellbeing, was launched at Aloki convention centre in Dhaka at 6:30 PM on Friday, according...

Miracle Industries posts deeper Q2 loss despite higher sales

2026-01-13 00:00:00

FE REPORTMiracle Industries, a plastic packaging manufacturer, posted a deeper loss in the second quarter (October-December) of FY26, amounting to Tk 21.48 million, compared with a loss of Tk 6.34 million in the same period of the previous year.The company...

BSEC urges caution as DSE pushes for share netting

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2026-01-13 00:00:00

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has recently proposed introducing share netting to boost liquidity in the secondary market, but the market watchdog wants risk-minimising infrastructure to be in place before approving it.Share netting offers investors an opportunity to adjust their...

When ideology, power, and sport collide

Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2026-01-13 00:00:00

The T20 Men's ICC World Cup has transcended being a mere celebration of sporting success. In the Global South, particularly in South Asia, it has become one of the most ardent expressions in this age. It is in this context...

Arts festival faces exodus for dropping Palestinian author

2026-01-13 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Jan 12 (AFP): Australia's leading Adelaide Festival is battling a slew of artist withdrawals and board resignations after disinviting a Palestinian-Australian author citing "cultural sensitivities" raised by the Bondi Beach shooting.Scores of artists have reportedly torn up their invitations,...

Hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya opens at UN court

2026-01-13 00:00:00

THE HAGUE, Jan 12 (AP): Myanmar heard accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings began on Monday.The West African country of Gambia first filed...

Trump says US will take Greenland 'one way or the other'

2026-01-13 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Jan 12 (AFP): President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States would take Greenland "one way or the other," warning that Russia and China would "take over" if Washington didn't act.Trump says controlling the mineral-rich Danish territory is...

Iran wants to negotiate, says Trump

2026-01-13 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (AFP/BBC): US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters.For two weeks, Iran has been rocked by a protest movement...

Teen investors - a bold step

2026-01-13 00:00:00

The rise of teen investors is one of the most fascinating financial trends of recent years. With the help of mobile apps, social media, and online tutorials, teenagers are entering the world of investing earlier than ever before.While some see...

Toxic positivity

2026-01-13 00:00:00

"How are you?" To this simple question, most people instinctively reply, "I'm fine." In reality, many are not. Nor is it possible to be fine all the time. Yet society, social media and the modern "motivational" culture often suggest that...