FE Today Logo

Search results for:


US push for peace deal intensifies

2025-12-31 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Dec 30 (BBC): Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in the war with Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, BBC analysis suggests.As peace efforts intensified in...

EBL opens sub-branch in Chapainawabganj

2025-12-31 00:00:00

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has opened its sub-branch at Kansat, Chapainawabganj. EBL Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking M. Khorshed Anowar along with Acting Branch Area Head -North and South Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the sub-branch recently.

Gold rebounds on march to best year since 1979

2025-12-31 00:00:00

Prices of gold and other precious metals rebounded from the previous session's sharp selloff on Tuesday as the focus returned to persistent global risks that have propelled bullion to its strongest annual performance in more than four decades, reports Reuters.Spot...

Limiting SIMs to 5 per NID a rumour: AMTOB

2025-12-31 00:00:00

Recent media reports suggesting that the government has decided to reduce the SIM registration limit to five per NID from January 1, 2026 are incorrect and misleading, reports UNB.Such misinformation creates unnecessary confusion among customers and businesses, said a media...

Munafa Islamic Digital Bank can win back affected clients

JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-12-31 00:00:00

The proposed Munafa Islamic Digital Bank aims to introduce specially designed products targeting Shariah-compliant clients who have been badly affected by the recent shock in the country's unconventional banking ecosystem.AKIJ Resource, a business entity originating from one of the country's...

BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA urge factory closure today

FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00

The country's leading textile and apparel trade bodies -- BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA -- have requested their members to keep all factories closed today (Wednesday), expressing solidarity with the state mourning declared by the government following the death of BNP...

Prolonged cold spell hits low-wage earners hard

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-12-31 00:00:00

A prolonged cold spell, with dense fog, winds, and low temperatures have been disrupting normal life and severely affecting thousands of low-wage earners in Rajshahi, Rangpur and Chandpur districts.Our correspondent from Rajshahi reports, according to Rajshahi Meteorological Office, the city...

Nomination paper submitted

2025-12-30 12:00:00

(From right) A delegation, led by BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Abdus Salam, on behalf of the party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination form for the Dhaka-17 constituency to Returning Officer Sharif Uddin Ahmed Choudhury at the Dhaka...

Textile sector needs urgent support

Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-12-30 12:00:00

The country's textile sector, the backbone of export economy and the foundation on which the garment industry stands, is facing an existential crisis. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country's spinning mills, where mounting losses, policy inertia and...

NEWS IN BRIEF__2025-12-30

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Myanmar pro-military party official says 'winning' junta-run pollNAYPYIDAW, Dec 29: Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench...

Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

2025-12-30 00:00:00

KATHMANDU, Dec 29 (Reuters): Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation's politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said...

Israeli air force deploys first laser interception system

2025-12-30 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (AFP): Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.The laser system's main developers, the ministry's research and development department and defence contractor...

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'

2025-12-30 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Dec 29 (Agencies): The Chinese military said Monday said it was dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan, a move it called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces.The drills...

US proposes 15-year security guarantees for Ukraine as peace talks continue

2025-12-30 00:00:00

KYIV (Ukraine), Dec 29 (Agencies): The United States (US) has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years as part of a draft peace plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, while stressing that a longer commitment would be needed...

Today's Matches (2025-12-30)

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Dubai to host FIFA Best Awards next year

2025-12-30 00:00:00

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that Dubai would host the global governing body's Best Awards ceremony next year, reports Reuters.The FIFA Best Awards honour the top men's and women's players, as well as coaches and teams, as voted...

BCB to launch Sonar Bangla Pathway T20 Cricket League

2025-12-30 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organise a new T20 tournament titled Sonar Bangla Pathway T20 Cricket League 2026, reports BSS."The initiative is aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's domestic cricket pathway by providing competitive opportunities for players who are...

Ronaldo confident of reaching 1,000 goals, keen to keep playing

2025-12-30 00:00:00

RIYADH, Dec 29 (Agencies): Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo is confident about reaching the 1,000-goal milestone, saying, "If no injuries, I will reach the number for sure," as per Goal.com.He's currently at 956 goals, just 44 away from achieving this incredible...

Faheem five-for sets up big opening win for Rangpur

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Medium pacer Fahim Ashraf claimed a five-wicket haul to steer Rangpur Riders to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Chattogram Royals in their opening game at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet...

Police constable killed in Gopalganj road accident

2025-12-30 00:00:00

GOPALGANJ, Dec 29 (BSS): A police constable was killed when a bus hit his motorbike in Bhangapole area under Muksudpur upazila of the district on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam, 35, son of Hiru Mia of Nohata...

Sunamganj farmers worried over fishery lessee's non-cooperation

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-30 00:00:00

SYLHET, Dec 29: Five hundred farmers of Sunamganj's two upazilas have expressed their concern regarding the shortage of irrigation water for Boro paddy cultivation on 700 acres of land - as the leaseholder of an adjacent fishery may open the...

Commoners enduring the bite of severe cold in Cox's Bazar

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-12-30 00:00:00

Winter chill is making public life unbearable in Cox's Bazar, the coastal district of southern Bangladesh; and at the same time, a severe cold wave marked by wintry atmosphere is blowing across the northern Lalmonirhat district and adjoining areas for...

Toyota to provide better customer services

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has announced an enhancement in its customer services in Bangladesh.The company will now deliver Toyota's highest global standards of quality and service through its wholly owned subsidiary, Toyota Bangladesh Limited (TBL), says a press...

Taxpayers can seek time extension for submission

2025-12-30 00:00:00

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed individual taxpayers to seek a conditional time extension to submit paper-based income tax returns, provided they apply with valid justification within a specified deadline, officials said.Under a recent directive issued in line...

ICMAB holds 54th AGM

2025-12-30 00:00:00

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) held its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, in Dhaka recently.The AGM brought together Fellow and Associate Members, past presidents, and members of...

Gold, silver prices tumble as investors book profits

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Precious metals retreated sharply on Monday, with silver and platinum falling from record highs hit earlier in the session, as investors booked profits after recent rallies, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 3.6% to $4,367.97 an ounce by 9:57 a.m. ET (1457...

Islami Bank holds Shariah Supervisory Council meeting

2025-12-30 00:00:00

A meeting of the Shariah Supervisory Council of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at Islami Bank Tower on Sunday. Mufti Sayeed Ahmed, Chairman of the Council, presided over the meeting, while Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the...

ACI FORMULATIONS AGM APPROVES 25PC DIVIDEND

2025-12-30 00:00:00

The 29th annual general meeting (AGM) of ACI Formulations PLC was held on Sunday on a digital platform. M Anis Ud Dowla, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. The shareholders approved 25% cash dividend for the financial year...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB)

2025-12-30 00:00:00

The closing ceremony of the month-long Entrepreneur Development Training Programme organised by Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) was held at the bank's Training Institute.

30th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2026

2025-12-30 00:00:00

Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman speaks at a press conference on Monday on the month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2026 beginning at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal on January 1. — PID