Syed Fattahul Alim | 2026-01-13 00:00:00
As is the usual practice every year, economists and experts on business trends locally and globally have been making their projections and predictions about how the country's as well as the world's economy will fare in the coming year (s)....
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2026-01-13 00:00:00
The deep sea is often imagined as distant, dark and detached from everyday life. In reality, it is one of the planet's most vital ecological frontiers -- and in the Bay of Bengal it is now under serious threat. Bangladesh's...
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a local think tank, has pinpointed the weaknesses of the country's economy and also recommended various measures to overcome those. In fact, the very title of the paper, "State of the Bangladesh Economy in...
RIYADH, Jan 12 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's industrial output rose at its fastest rate in months, climbing 10.4 per cent year on year in November, supported by stronger manufacturing activity and higher oil production, official data showed. The Industrial Production...
PARIS, Jan 12 (Reuters): French aerospace group Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in startup Harmattan AI as the defence sector races to leverage artificial intelligence amid intensifying geopolitical competition.The partnership will support the development of AI...
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters): Oil prices dipped on Monday after Iran said it had total control following the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, easing some concerns over supply from the OPEC producer, while investors also weighed efforts to resume oil...
Phoenix Finance & Investments holds Business ConfceThe Business Conference-2026 of Phoenix Finance & Investments Limited was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. Mohammed Mohsin, Chairman of the company, attended the conference as the chief guest. Md...
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters): Gold hit a record high of $4,600 on Monday, while silver also set a new peak, as a criminal probe by the Trump administration into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent investors back into the asset...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 12:00:00
Bankers are now given until next March to downsize the classified-loan buildups in the banking sector below 25 per cent through prompt delivery of government policy concessions for struggling businesses.The central bank made the directive to top executives in the...
FE REPORTThe minimum temperature in the country dropped by 1.0°C within a single day and was recorded at 7.3°C in Panchagarh's Tetulia on Sunday.Despite the fall in the minimum temperature, the geographical spread of the cold wave temporarily shrank.But meteorologists...
A Dhaka court ordered on Sunday seizure of 431 decimals of land registered in the names of S Alam Group owner Saiful Alam and other individuals related to his interest. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the...
Cox's Bazar, Jan 11 (UNB): The quiet morning in Whykong union, Teknaf, was shattered when an 11-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by communities along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.Tanzina Afrin, daughter of Jashim Uddin,...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) declined further on Sunday with banks channeling their excess liquidity into risk-free securities, amid subdued private-sector credit demand ahead of the upcoming polls.The cut-off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 91-Day T-bills fell...
FE REPORTAnti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen on Sunday said establishing a fair and integrity-based state is essential to ensure justice for all.He, however, warned that even if the current political crisis is resolved, corruption would remain Bangladesh's one...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
A proposed Tk 2.0-trillion Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) for the current fiscal year will be placed before the National Economic Council (NEC) today for approval, marking a 7.41-percent decline from the FY25 RADP and the lowest revised development outlay...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday launched large-value tax payment facilities through mobile financial services (MFS) to make corporate tax payment easier, faster and more digital.As part of the inauguration, trial transactions were conducted through bKash Limited's online...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh recorded a robust rise in net foreign direct investment (FDI) during July-September 2025, reflecting improved investor confidence amid global uncertainties.According to the latest figures released by Bangladesh Bank, net FDI inflows in the third quarter (Jul-Sep) stood at $315.09...
FE Report | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were previously convicted by courts in the UAE, following a formal request from the government of Bangladesh.The clemency was granted to...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
The Power Division has urgently sought Tk 24.48 billion in subsidies against tariff deficit as letter of credit (LC) complexities are disrupting coal and fuel imports, say sources.It recently requested the finance ministry in favour of the Bangladesh Power Development...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Garment industry's bond management is integrated with the ASYCUDA World system that expedites customs clearance for external trade and transport operations in a see-through manner.Officials have said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has linked the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh is failing to capitalise on vast opportunities in the global packaging market, estimated at around US$700 billion, due to inadequate policy support and absence of export incentives, industry leaders have said.Despite strong manufacturing capacity and growing global demand, the...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Bangladesh's upcoming national elections will be crucial in strengthening democratic institutions by ballot, European Union's election-observation team says in its firsthand situation analysis.The preview came Sunday after the continental bloc formally deployed a full-scale mission to monitor the post-uprising polls,...
A Dhaka court has ordered the attachment of 41 bank accounts belonging to former Rajshahi mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and members of his family, reports bdnews24.com.The order was issued on Sunday by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Sabbir Faez after the...
The Election Commission (EC) has taken measures to widely distribute banners and leaflets prepared for the upcoming referendum and the 13th National Parliament Election 2026 to be held on February 12, reports BSS.To create awareness among the public on the...
Prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal have applied for the framing of charges against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak, accusing them of involvement in crimes against...
Jatiya Party (JaPa) Secretary General Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary on Sunday said his party is confident of performing strongly in 40 to 70 seats if the upcoming national election is held in a fair environment with a level playing field,...
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday held a law and order coordination meeting with 16 divisions and agencies, including the armed forces, ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and the Referendum, reports BSS.The meeting began at 9:00 am...
FE REPORT The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced constituency-based programmes across the country to ensure a "yes" vote in the upcoming referendum.In this regard, it will appoint "ambassadors" in 270 constituencies, particularly in areas where the party does not...
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will formally launch his party's election campaign for the 13th national parliamentary election from Sylhet on January 22, reports UNB."Tarique Rahman will go to Sylhet on January 22. However, the detailed tour plan is yet to...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
The Election Commission (EC) approved 58 more appeals on the nomination papers rejected by the returning officers on Sunday, the second day of hearings.Besides, seven appeals were ruled out and six others kept pending to give verdict on them later...
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