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SUCSU polls in second week of Nov: VC

2025-09-15 00:00:00

SYLHET, Sept 14 (BSS): Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Central Student Union (SUCSU) election will be held in the second week of November this year.The election commission will be formed within two-three days.Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)...

Ex-BNP leader held in Sylhet stone looting case

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Ex-BNP leader held in Sylhet stone looting caseSYLHET, Sept 14 (UNB): A former president of Companiganj upazila unit of the BNP, who had been suspended from the party over his alleged involvement in the 'Sada Pathor' looting incident, was arrested...

Home adviser warns of action to clear blockade in Bhanga

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday warned that the government will enforce the law to clear roads and railways in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district if the ongoing blockade is not resolved shortly, reports...

Gono Odhikar Parishad threatens to besiege Secretariat, Jamuna

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Gono Odhikar Parishad has threatened to lay siege to the Secretariat and the CA's residence Jamuna if action is not taken within 48 hours against those responsible for the attack on its president Nurul Haque Nur, reports UNB.The party's general...

Conspiracy afoot to eliminate nationalist forces: Rizvi

2025-09-15 00:00:00

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said a conspiracy is underway to eliminate nationalist forces, reports BSS.He said, "Various blueprints are being drawn up to weaken the nationalist forces after the Awami League. It should be thoroughly...

Rain likely today15-09-2025

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country until...

United for RUCSU announces partial panel without VP, GS

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

In a break from tradition, the alliance United for RUCSU has announced a partial panel to contest the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) elections, excluding the key posts of vice-president (VP) and general secretary (GS).The announcement came at...

CUCSU: Nomination paper distribution kicks off

Nazimuddin Shyamol | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 14: The Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall union elections will be held on October 12 - after long 35 years of the previous polls in 1990. As per the election schedule, distribution of nomination forms...

RUCSU: Shibir, JCD leading the race

2025-09-15 00:00:00

RU CORRESPONDENTThe Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, set to take place on September 25 after a long gap of 35 years, has gained full momentum, as the campaign officially has begun on Sunday. According to the Election Commission...

DUCSU holds maiden meeting

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-15 00:00:00

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) held its first executive meeting at the Vice Chancellor's (VC) office on Sunday. Five student representatives from DUCSU for the university senate were finalised in the meeting.With holding the meeting, DUCSU officially began...

Step Footwear Embarks on a New Era of Fashion

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Step Footwear Embarks on a New Era of Fashion Step Footwear, one of the country's most popular and trusted footwear brands, organised its special 'Signature Event' at the Dhaka Regency Hotel on Saturday. At the event, two of the country's...

Leaders push for revision of draft telecom policy

2025-09-15 00:00:00

FE REPORTLeaders of Bangladesh's telecommunications sector have warned that the government's proposed new telecom policy could undermine domestic entrepreneurs, create monopolies favouring large or foreign operators, and put local investors in harm's way. They urged immediate revision of several clauses...

Janata Bank's half-yearly business branch managers' conference held in Rajshahi

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Janata Bank's half-yearly business branch managers' conference held in RajshahiManagers' conference of Rajshahi divisional half-yearly business branch of Janata Bank PLC was held at a conference centre in Rajshahi on Friday. Bank's Chairman M. Fazlur Rahman was present as the...

National Bank Holds 'Managers Meet'

2025-09-15 00:00:00

National Bank Holds 'Managers Meet' National Bank PLC organised a "Managers Meet" on Saturday, bringing together branch managers from Dhaka North and South regions to review overall performance and chart the way forward for growth and excellence. The meeting was...

Gulf Exchange, bKash sign deal on remittance services

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Gulf Exchange, a premier financial service provider in Qatar, and bKash, the largest mobile financial service platform in Bangladesh, have announced a strategic partnership to improve cross-border remittance services for the Bangladeshi community in Qatar.This collaboration will allow Bangladeshi expatriates...

Refrain from misleading govt with false info: Finance adviser tells lawyers

2025-09-15 00:00:00

FE REPORTFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday called on the country's lawyers, especially tax lawyers and representatives, to refrain from misleading the government with false information."Both plaintiff and defendant lawyers may lie or hide the truth," he said while...

India eases foreign investors' entry, lowers minimum size of large IPOs

2025-09-15 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters): India's markets regulator on Friday made it easier for sovereign-backed and overseas retail funds to access the local markets with simplified rules, a move expected to ease access for nearly two-thirds of foreign investors.The relaxation comes...

SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK DONATES TK 0.5M TO SUPPORT OLD HOME, ORPHANAGE

2025-09-15 00:00:00

SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK DONATES TK 0.5M TO SUPPORT OLD HOME, ORPHANAGEShahjalal Islami Bank, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), donated Tk 0.5 million to the Greenvally Oldage Home & Orphanage, which is currently under construction at Lalpur, Natore....

PRIME BANK INKS DEAL WITH ABC REAL ESTATE

2025-09-15 00:00:00

PRIME BANK INKS DEAL WITH ABC REAL ESTATEPrime Bank announced a strategic partnership with ABC Real Estate Ltd through a deal signing ceremony at the bank's corporate office in Gulshan. Under this agreement, Prime Bank customers will enjoy exclusive privileges...

MODHUMOTI BANK INAUGURATES ITS RELOCATED BARISHAL BRANCH

2025-09-15 00:00:00

MODHUMOTI BANK INAUGURATES ITS RELOCATED BARISHAL BRANCHModhumoti Bank inaugurated its relocated Barishal branch at ARVS Bhaban, in Chalk bazar area under Kotowali Model Thana, Barishal, on Sunday. Md. Shafiul Azam, managing director & CEO of Modhumoti Bank, inaugurated the relocated...

ADN Telecom diversifies into EV market with Korean joint ventures

2025-09-15 00:00:00

FE ReportADN Telecom is set to form joint ventures with South Korean companies to assemble and supply electric three-wheelers in Bangladesh, amid the growing popularity of electric vehicles.The publicly traded IT and telecommunication services provider has signed memorandums of understanding...

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...