FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) on Thursday sent letters to the Speaker of the National Parliament and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), urging them to take the necessary action against Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam.Earlier on Wednesday the BJI expelled Gazi Nazrul...
The Election Commission (EC) has drafted a new code of conduct for Union Parishad elections, proposing a raft of changes, including restrictions on the use of microphones, a ban on collecting voters' NID cards and mobile phone numbers aiming to...
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday issued a nationwide call for a "peaceful protest" on Friday, July 24, urging student unions and other organisations to gather across districts in solidarity with those it claimed were victims of police brutality, reports...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi as a special guest. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam revealed this Thursday while speaking to reporters...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Top business leaders urge government's revenue authority to immediately suspend or withdraw its recent directive on conducting on-site inspections of business premises and verifying documents under the income-tax law.In a joint letter sent to the National Board of Revenue (NBR)...
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad is flying back to Bangladesh earlier than planned from Thailand as speculation over President Mohammed Shahabuddin's future intensifies, reports bdnews24.com.A senior official at the Parliament Secretariat, speaking to the news agency on condition of anonymity on...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Pubali Bank is set to acquire a five-star hotel, being constructed by Bengal Group in the capital, for Tk 8.0 billion as it plans to establish its new corporate headquarters there.The decision was disclosed through a price-sensitive information (PSI) notice...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Thursday invited foreign investors to partner Bangladesh in economic transformation into a US$1.0-trillion economy by 2034 through private sector-led growth, regulatory reforms and improved investment facilities.Speaking at the inauguration of FICCI FDI Conference 2026 and Investors'...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh is set to get three-year extension for graduation from the least-developed country (LDC) status as the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is going to recommend the much-needed breather, officials say.Nepal is another South Asian nation likely to...
NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters): Some US investors who once relied on bonds to cushion equity selloffs are making more room for commodities, infrastructure, private credit and other inflation-sensitive assets to protect themselves against inflation.Inflation, heavy government borrowing, policy uncertainty...
Nasdaq beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by several high-profile listings on its exchange and strong demand for its data services in a volatile market environment, reports Reuters.The quarter was marked by a string of marquee...
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Reuters): Chinese memory chip manufacturer CXMT Corp's shares will start trading in Shanghai on Monday, it said on Thursday after raising 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) in Asia's biggest initial public offering so far this year.The debut...
IPDC Finance PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amader Properties to provide exclusive benefits and value-added offers to customers seeking home ownership. The MoU was signed by Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Head of Distribution, Retail Business of IPDC...
Southeast Bank PLC held its 9th Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on a digital platform on Thursday, where shareholders approved an increase in the bank's authorised capital to Tk 20 billion from Tk 15 billion....
Midland Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Credence Housing Limited to provide convenient and attractive home loan facilities to the customers of Credence. Imtiaz U. Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO of Midland Bank, and Zillul Karim,...
Mercantile Bank PLC has inaugurated a new ATM booth on the premises of Noakhali Club, Dhaka Limited to provide round-the-clock transaction services and enhanced financial convenience to club members and the local community. M.A. Khan Belal, Chairman of the Executive...
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with DHS Autos Ltd at the Prime Bank Corporate Office in Dhaka recently. Under the partnership, Prime Bank Priority Banking customers will enjoy exclusive service offers from DHS Autos Ltd. The agreement was...
Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two new lifestyle destinations aimed at enhancing dining, entertainment and family recreation.The two ventures were formally inaugurated by Sk. Jamil Uddin, managing director of Akij Insaf Group, marking their official opening.The...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh reported strong earnings growth in the second quarter ended June 2026, with net profit more than doubling on higher sales and lower operating expenses despite continued pressure on cigarette volumes.The multinational tobacco company posted a...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Singer Bangladesh returned to profitability in the second quarter (Q2) ended June 2026, buoyed by higher sales and lower finance costs, although weak consumer demand continued to weigh on its overall business performance.The multinational electronics and home appliance maker posted...
The Netherlands is set to ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Al Jazeera reports.The Dutch government announced final approval of the decree on Tuesday, which will take effect on Sept 22, according to...
Jijoon KIM, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, on Wednesday reaffirmed Korea's commitment to Bangladesh's industrial development during his visit to the Samsung manufacturing facility of Fair Electronics in Shibpur, Narsingdi.Accompanied by Jungmin Jung, Managing Director of Samsung...
YASIR WARDAD | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
The Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) had refused a proposal from the Ministry of Food to replace a portion of government paddy procurement from farmers with rice purchases from millers, reaffirming its commitment to supporting growers through direct procurement.The...
To ensure convenient, secure and timely banking services for Hajj pilgrims, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, one of the country's leading Shariah-based banks, arranged discussion on Hajj management at a city hotel on Wednesday. Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs...
With a view to developing professional golfers in Bangladesh, expanding the scope of international cooperation and future prospects, Mohammed Younus, President of Bangladesh Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) and Chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, held a bilateral meeting with Mohd...
As part of corporate social responsibility policy, United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) employees have recently stood by the country's flood victims by donating one day's salary in various areas, including Chattogram and Bandarban. Days of heavy rainfall have caused flooding...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh Operations has signed a Credit Guarantee Agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) under the Credit Enhancement Scheme for FY 2026-27, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to finance and supporting sustainable economic development. The...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Trust Bank PLC and Multibrand Workshop Ltd at the bank's head office to provide exclusive automotive service benefits to the cardholders of the bank. Under the agreement, Trust Bank cardholders will...
Bangladesh is set to take a significant step toward becoming a globally connected semiconductor and deep-tech innovation hub with the 'National Semiconductor Symposium & BEAR Summit 2026' beginning in Dhaka tomorrow (Saturday).Organised by the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), in...
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