CUMILLA, May 22 (UNB): Traffic pressure has intensified on the 105-kilometre Cumilla stretch of the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway as many people started heading home to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their near and dear ones, triggering slow movement, long tailbacks and prolonged travel...
BAGERHAT, May 22 (UNB): Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) members rescued 21 fishermen kidnapped by robbers and recovered firearms and ammunition following separate operations in the Sundarbans on Friday morning.BCG Media Officer Lt Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan said the drives were...
LALMONIRHAT, May 22 (UNB): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members fired two blank shots targeting suspected Indian smugglers along the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat district early Friday.The incident took place around 2:30am in the West Giarpara border area under Patgram upazila,...
FE REPORT City-dwellers started leaving the capital Dhaka on Friday for their native homes to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with their loved ones. As the day was weekend, a significant number of backpackers were seen thronging the major transit hubs, including Kamalapur...
CUMILLA, May 22 (UNB): Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Friday expressed optimism that this year's Eid-ul-Azha journey will be comfortable and smooth despite the challenge of transporting a huge number of passengers and sacrificial animals within...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan addressing the launching ceremony of Dr. Anima Roy's debut research book, 'Patriotic Consciousness in the Songs of the Five Lyric Poets' (Panchagitikobir Gane Swadeshchetana). State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam...
FE REPORT Prices of beef, chicken, onion, ginger, garlic and imported spices like cardamom, cinnamon, clove and cumin seeds have shot up ahead of the Eid-ul Azha festival, to be celebrated on May 28.Market visits showed that ginger is being...
Leading electronics retailer, House of Butterfly, has launched its special Eid campaign titled "Ghor Shajbe Eid Utshobe - Bhalobashar Dorja Kholo."Under this campaign, House of Butterfly showrooms are showcasing a massive collection of modern refrigerators from globally renowned brands. Customers...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued a set of directives to all banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Payment System Operators (PSOs) to keep banking and digital transaction systems fully operational during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha...
Nagad has rolled out a new campaign as part of its continuous efforts to encourage remittance inflows through legal channels.Customers receiving remittances into their Nagad accounts via Taptap Send, the international money transfer service, will now get a cash bonus...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-23 00:00:00
A three-day regional tourism fair will be held in Dhaka in September next to promote the tourism and hospitality sector.The event titled the '13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF Dhaka) 2026' will take place between September 17 and 19 at the...
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to launch daily direct Dhaka-Riyadh flights on August 1, intensifying competition in Bangladesh's booming Saudi Arabia aviation market driven by expatriate and Umrah travel demand, reports BSS.The Saudi carrier's entry is...
Low- and middle-income shoppers crowd around street vendors at a weekly market in Motijheel area of Dhaka city on Friday to buy affordable Eid-ul-Adha dresses amid the festive rush. -FE photo
Naogaon, May 22 (UNB): With Eid-ul-Azha just six days away, cattle markets across Naogaon have turned busy with thousands of sacrificial animals arriving every day.But behind the festive preparations, farmers are facing growing anxiety over rising production costs and fears...
MERCANTILE BANK TRAINING ON 'PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING' Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) organised a comprehensive training programme on 'Prevention of money laundering & combating financing of terrorism' for its officials in Rajshahi recently. Md Amzad Hossain Khan, Executive Director,...
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher Friday as investors assess US-Iran diplomatic efforts to reach a peace deal in the Middle East, reports CNBC.However, Tehran's intention to keep its enriched uranium stockpile within the country, according to a Reuters report, could complicate...
BANK ASIA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BANGLADESH BANK TO FINANCE CMSMESBank Asia PLC has signed agreements with Bangladesh Bank to facilitate and strengthen financing support for Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs). Under the agreement, Bank Asia will provide financing...
Global equity funds recorded the first weekly outflow in nine weeks in the week through May 20, as investors turned cautious over inflation and a rise in long-term borrowing costs to nearly two-decade highs, reports Reuters.According to LSEG Lipper data,...
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Stocks extended their winning streak for a second consecutive week, as bargain hunters selectively accumulated undervalued shares in anticipation of a potential post-Eid rally.Market analysts noted that pre-Eid selling pressure eased to some extent as only two trading sessions remain...
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said on Thursday that a significant contribution can be made to the national economy if the rawhide and other by-products of sacrificial animals are properly preserved and managed alongside the meat.The...
Gold on Friday headed for its second straight weekly loss, pulled lower by a firmer dollar and rising oil prices that kept inflation concerns in focus and increased bets for a US interest rate hike, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 0.5...
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters): Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as investors doubted the prospect of a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks, but remained on track for a weekly loss.Brent crude futures were up $1.17, or around 1.1 per cent,...
Md Kamruzzaman | 2026-05-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh is currently passing through a period of severe economic stress. A number of structural problems have persisted for years and already inflicted deep wounds in the economy. As a result, macroeconomic instability is gradually intensifying. In June, the government...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-05-23 00:00:00
This society's moral degeneration is taking place at an alarming pace. Or, how could 24 children fall victim to rape in just 20 days (May 1-20) of the current month? Five of these rape victims were killed and 12 more...
KABUL, May 22 (AP): The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law issued by Afghanistan's Taliban government on separation in marriage which includes provisions on child marriage, saying the code further entrenches discrimination against women and...
NEW DELHI, May 22 (AFP): Indian authorities have sought to block the social media handles of the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", formed last week in response to comments from the country's top judge seen as critical of young people.The parody...
PRAGUE, May 22 (AFP): The US and Iran have just a "50-50" chance of reaching an agreement that would free up the Strait of Hormuz, a senior UAE official said on Friday.Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash urged Tehran not to overplay...
MIAMI, May 22 (Agencies): The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murder - stoking speculation that Havana could be next on Washington's regime-change list.Amid a maximum pressure campaign that has led to the most significant fuel...
Zimbabwe will host Bangladesh for a full series, starting next month, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Friday (May 22). The two teams will play one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is across two venues, reports Cricbuzz.Bangladesh will first play a one-off...
Star footballer Hamza Choudhury dominated the Cool-BSPA Sports Award 2025 by winning three major honours, including the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year award.The grand award ceremony, organised by the Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA), was held on Friday at the...
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