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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-12 00:00:00
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam called on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman in the capital on Sunday.He disclosed the information on his verified Facebook page.Sources say they discussed the existing situation of the country and the upcoming...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office.Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the riverbasins during late-night to...
KHULNA, Jan 11 (BSS): Police on Sunday recovered the floating body of a man from the Kapataksha river near Phultala Ferry Ghat adjacent to Agorghata Bazar in Paikgachha upazila of the district.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam alias Sedu,...
POET AND THINKER FAIZ ALAM FELICITATED A programme to felicitate poet and thinker Faiz Alam and a discussion were held at Bangla Academy in Dhaka on Saturday on the occasion of his 58th birthday. Bangla Academy President Prof Abul Kashem...
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Jan 11: One person was shot dead and another sustained gunshot wounds when unidentified assailants opened fire on them in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram district last night (10 January), police and local sources said.The deceased was identified as...
A Class 10 student was brutally murdered by having her throat slit with a sharp weapon in the Banasree area of the capital on Saturday, reports UNB.The victim, Fatema Akter Lily (17), was a Class 10 student of Radiant School....
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The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) has arrested four people in connection with the murder of Azizur Rahman Musabbir, former general secretary of the Dhaka North unit of Swechchhasebak Dal.The information was confirmed on Sunday by Muhammad...
MUNIMA SULTANARapid pass users can now recharge their cards through a dedicated mobile application, as the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) has made the app, titled "Rapid Pass," available on Google Play.Officials said around 20,000 users have been using the...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said that his post-election work would focus primarily on three areas - digital healthcare development, youth development and "Three Zero" agenda, reports BSS.He revealed it as Akie Abe, head of Foundation for Encouragement...
COMMUNITY BANK PARTNERS WITH BB TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SME and Special Programmes Department (SMESPD) of Bangladesh Bank (BB) to implement the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) under the...
UTTARA BANK HOLDS 'BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE'Uttara Bank PLC held 'Business Development Conference & Future Planning for 2026' at Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf in Sreemongal, Moulvibazar, on Friday. Azharul Islam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank,...
CPA TO INSTALL CYBER SECURITY SYSTEM AT CTG PORTThe Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has signed an agreement with the Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited, Bangladesh Navy, Sonakanda, Narayanganj, to install cyber security system at the Chattogram Port in order to...
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will soon join a US-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg told Reuters in an interview.The addition of those two countries is notable given...
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a tech giant and Superbrand, has achieved the 'ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence' for five times in a row and the 'ICMAB Best Corporate Award' for four times consecutively. To mark these achievements, Walton...
Dr. Md Ezazul Islam has been appointed as Director General (DG) of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). Before taking up his new role, Dr. Islam served as Executive Director (Grade-1) in charge of the Monetary Policy Department at...
The United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) arranged "UCB Night - The Beginning of a New Era" at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel on Friday.The evening witnessed the official unveiling of two highly anticipated elite cards- UCB Visa Infinite Card...
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