Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2025-11-22 00:00:00
In South Asia, more specifically in Bangladesh, the most significant financial innovation of this decade has neither been an opening of bank branches, an expansion in banks, nor an increased governmental regulation of finance. Rather, innovation has been brought by...
Many in society still blame a woman's clothes, behaviour, or character for rape. Some question how she walks or talks, others focus on her dress. But if these were the reasons, why are infants in their mothers' arms victimised? Why...
When I was growing up, going to the Ekushey Boi Mela felt like a full-day festival. It was not only a book fair; it was an event the whole family looked forward to. I remember clutching my parents' hands as...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-11-22 00:00:00
Last Wednesday, countries observed the World Toilet Day with three key messages: we'll always need the toilet, toilets are under pressure and we need toilets fit for the future. The significance of these messages cannot be overstated. UN-Water, the UN's...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-11-22 00:00:00
During last Ramadan, standing beside UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in a refugee camp, Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed his hope that the Rohingya community would be able to offer their next Eid prayers in their homeland of Arakan. His words...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-21 12:00:00
Interim government has said it will introduce a long-awaited referendum law within the next several working days.Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Thursday, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said the draft legislation was...
Moderna said on Thursday it secured a five-year loan of $1.5 billion from Ares Management, as it targets up to 10 per cent revenue growth next year, reports Reuters.The vaccine maker, which is expected to unveil strategy updates to analysts...
TOKYO, Nov 20 (Reuters): The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with its aim of normalising monetary policy, backed by the...
Walmart on Thursday raised its annual forecasts for the second time this year after another strong quarter led by surging online sales, in a signal of confidence headed into the holiday season, reports Reuters.The company also said it plans to...
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Nov 20 (Reuters): India's strong domestic economy and a smaller-than-expected hit to exports are giving New Delhi more room to negotiate a trade deal with Washington, which has imposed tariffs as high as 50 per cent on imports...
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble as the company surprised Wall Street with accelerating growth after several quarters of slowing sales, reports Reuters.The chipmaker's stellar third-quarter earnings and fourth-quarter forecast calmed, at least...
WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters): Saudi and US officials touted billions of dollars in new investments and growing financial ties between the two countries on Wednesday, coinciding with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's first visit to Washington since 2018.Sitting...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a stern directive addressing widespread delays and inaccuracies in the submission of National Payment Data, reports BSS.The central issued a warning for Scheduled Banks, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Mobile Financial Services (MFS), and the Digital...
Brahmanbaria, Nov 20 (UNB): Fish export to India through Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria has been suspended due to complications over certification from the Fisheries Department.Traders said the unresolved issue could cut export earnings by at least Tk 15 million...
Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder on Thursday said the government wants to complete the rice and paddy procurement across the country before the upcoming elections slated for February next, reports BSS. "Bangladesh is now self-sufficient in food, and the government...
IFIC Bank PLC has awarded certificates to a total of 31 officers from the 4th batch of Management Trainees (Law and IT) at a closing ceremony held upon successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme. At the event held...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
SYLHET, Nov 20: The 138-acre Shah Arpin Tila in remote Companiganj upazila was almost levelled by the organised groups of stone looters during the last one year. However, the looting started during the last regime as political gangs were there...
Midland Bank PLC in collaboration with Career Guidance Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP&AR) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) jointly organised a seminar on financial literacy at the DMK Lecture Gallery of IUB recently.The seminar was attended by IUB Vice-Chancellor Professor...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has now turned its focus on promoting rooftop solar systems for both industries and public infrastructures.In this regard, IDCOL is seeking around Tk 10 billion in credit from the central bank to finance the installation...
People waiting to purchase essentials, sold at subsidised prices under the OMS programme, at Azimpur in the capital on Thursday. — Focus Bangla
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 33.8 degrees Celsius in Ambagan, while the lowest at 13.9...
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours until Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 353 this year, reports UNB.During this period, 745 more patients were hospitalised with viral...
Dr Matiur Rahman, an eminent nephrologist, has passed away at a city hospital recently at the age of 90, says a statement. The founding head of the Nephrology Department in IPGMR (now Bangladesh Medical University), Dr Matiur Rahman had a...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to discontinue several public services, offered directly over the counter at all its offices, after November 20, reports BSS.The services include the sale of savings certificates and prize bonds, the exchange of torn or...
FE REPORT | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Australia has joined its international partners in a coordinated campaign to raise awareness about visa scams as part of International Fraud Awareness Week, warning that fraudulent agents are increasingly targeting would-be migrants across South Asia, said a spokesman of the...
Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur (DUET) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Zoynal Abedin speaking at an IQAC-organised seminar on 'Research, Collaboration, Publication Ethics and Research Budget Management' on the campus on Wednesday. — Press Release
BRAC University (BRACU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with sBIT Ltd, a leading semiconductor designer, to foster collaboration in research, intellectual property development, and prototype creation. The partnership aims to contribute to the growth of the country's growing...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
The government has issued strict directives to curb interior decoration and unauthorised repair works inside the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka, aiming to strengthen fire safety and prevent future accidents, sources said.The move follows an investigation that found unregulated "beautification" and...
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) organised a special conference with elected representatives from 18 residential halls of the university.The event was held on Wednesday night at the Nawab Nabab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building on the university campus.The conference...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Physical work of electric traction on the rail-track from Narayanganj to Joydebpur is unlikely to start soon despite completion of its feasibility study and preparation of development project proposal (DPP), estimating the cost at Tk 39.33 billion.Sources said approval of...
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