BRAC BANK, KAVAZO INK DEAL TO OFFER CAKES, DISCOUNTS TO PREMIUM CUSTOMERSBRAC Bank entered into a partnership with handcrafted dessert brand Kavazo, under which the bank's premium banking customers will receive complementary birthday cakes from Kavazo as greetings. Moreover, the...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
In a major policy shift to address a long-standing regulatory vacuum, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has unveiled the draft Corporate Restructuring Rules, 2026. The framework transitions capital market governance from corporate autonomy under the Companies Act to...
MTB SECURITIES LAUNCHES MOBILE APP FOR MTB LENDEN OMSStock brokerage institute MTB Securities recently launched the mobile app for its clients to avail of all services through MTB Lenden Order Management System (OMS). The app will enable clients a direct...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
The recently passed Commercial Court Act 2026 should help drive Bangladesh up the global dispute resolution index through efficient contract enforcement, earning the confidence of both local and foreign investors.In an interview with The FE, Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Md....
RIYADH, May 23 (Arab News): The UK has become the first G7 nation to secure a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, in a deal projected to add £3.7 billion ($5 billion) annually to the British economy.According to a...
RIYADH, May 23 (Arab News): Dubai approved a new 1.5 billion dirham ($410 million) economic support package aimed at easing costs for businesses and strengthening the emirate's economic resilience amid global uncertainty. The latest package, approved by Crown Prince of...
NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters): German food delivery service Delivery Hero confirmed it had received a takeover offer from rival Uber valuing the company at 33 euros ($38.29) per share, it said in a statement on Saturday.The offer represents a...
BSTI CONDUCTS MOBILE COURT DRIVES IN CITY Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) conducted mobile court drives in Khilgaon and Hatirjheel areas of Dhaka city on Saturday. Led by Executive Magistrate Lutfunnesa Khanam, the mobile court fined 'La-Organic' Tk 100,000...
ICT DIVISION HOLDS RADP REVIEW MEETING A review meeting of the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) for May 2026 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division was held at the conference room of ICT Tower in Dhaka on Saturday....
NEW DELHI, May 23 (Reuters): Indian state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time this month, dealers said on Saturday, as the companies look to recoup losses caused by elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran...
UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (AFP): Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals failed on Friday, according to the leader of the talks, after four weeks of negotiations held amid low expectations.Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president...
TEHRAN/DUBAI, May 23 (Arab News): Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Saturday warned of a "crushing" response if US president Donald Trump resumes hostilities, saying Tehran had rebuilt its armed forces during a ceasefire."Our armed forces have rebuilt themselves...
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday, reports Reuters.The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in...
NEW DELHI, May 23 (Agencies): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi as part of a four-day visit to the country.Rubio arrived in the eastern city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta)...
This Eid, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel invites guests to enjoy a season of celebration, relaxation, and delightful culinary experiences with an exciting lineup of festive offers across its signature venues.Guests can enjoy a luxurious Eid staycation experience featuring exclusive facilities...
FE REPORTThe government has moved to purchase seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market in June, the highest monthly volume, to meet rising domestic gas demand.The BNP-led government had also purchased seven spot LNG cargoes in each...
FE Report | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
A high-level delegation from the European Union visited Apex Footwear Limited factory in Shafipur, Gazipur, to observe how global best practices are maintained in Bangladesh's footwear and leather industry.The delegation, led by EU Ambassador Michael Miller, witnessed the facility as...
Monira Munni | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
Top global apparel brands source the highest volume of cotton T-shirts for the European Union from Bangladesh while paying the lowest prices, keeping manufacturing costs at unsustainably low levels, according to a latest study.Taking global inflation into account, companies now...
Tausif Imam Khan | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
Over the last few years, flagship internship programmes in Bangladesh have evolved from optional learning experiences into one of the most competitive stages of a student's academic and professional journey. For many university students, particularly those pursuing BBA and other...
Tasnima Zerin | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
The claim that "Gen Z does not want to work" has become an easy headline. It travels quickly across social media feeds, office conversations and business panels. The problem is that it oversimplifies a far more important shift taking place...
HISHAM KHAN | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
It starts with a WhatsApp message from someone you trust - a cousin, a former classmate, a respected figure from the masjid. “Brother, this is fully halal. No riba. The returns are 20 per cent a month. I have already...
SHERPUR, May 23 (UNB): A 65-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on her house during a sudden tornado that swept through Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district on Saturday morning, causing widespread damage to houses and trees in several...
OUR CORRESPONDENTRANGPUR, May 23: Growers of Rangpur's popular Haribhanga mangoes, which is incomparable in taste and aroma, are hopeful of securing good yield this season.Like every year, this Geographical Indication (GI) product, cultivated on 3,000 hectares out of the total...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, May 23: The Dhaka-Aricha Highway, one of the country's most important road links connecting the capital with the southwestern region, is currently facing a new safety concern despite recent renovation work. A long stretch of the highway in Manikganj...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is contemplating major changes to the playing conditions across red-ball, white-ball and pink-ball cricket, including the possibility of using different coloured balls in the same format. The changes, amendments and addendums to the playing conditions...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have no plans to change their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a...
Bangladesh Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto marked his return to the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) with a match-winning century as Abahani Limited secured a comfortable victory in the seventh round of the competition on Saturday, reports BSS.Fresh from leading Bangladesh...
Shuvashish Roy and Md Tuhin Rana | 2026-05-24 00:00:00
As the financial landscape rapidly shifts towards seamless digital transactions, the sheer convenience of modern commerce is being shadowed by increasingly sophisticated risks. While high-profile credit card fraud syndicates dominate the headlines, a quieter, equally destructive issue eats away at...
The rural economy is the backbone of Bangladesh's overall economic structure. A large portion of the country's population still lives in villages, and their livelihoods depend directly or indirectly on agriculture and other rural-based activities. Therefore, the strength and sustainability...
Crowding out is no longer a trivia for the Bangladesh economy, while the growth of loans and advances in the private sector is below 5 per cent, which is the lowest in the last two decades. Banks are now more...
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