FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
General reforms not related to constitutional changes can immediately be executed by executive orders while the July National Charter has to be incorporated into the constitution by referendum on the national-election day or before. The National Consensus Commission has made...
Janata Bank PLC Managing Director Md. Mazibur Rahman poses with others at the inaugural ceremony of a 25-day foundation course for officers of the bank organised by the Janata Bank staff college, Dhaka recently.
IDCOL and the Department of Chemical Engineering (DChE) at BUET inaugurated the 'IDCOL-DChE, BUET ICS Laboratory' on the BUET campus in Dhaka on Monday. Alamgir Morshed, Executive Director & CEO of IDCOL, Md. Enamul Karim Pavel, Head of Renewable Energy...
The Department of Banking and Insurance, University of Dhaka, in collaboration with Policy Think & Economic Research Centre, hosted a roundtable on 'Transition of banking sector in Bangladesh: Challenges and the way forward' at MBA Building on the DU campus...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): China signed an upgraded free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday, positioning itself as a counterweight to U.S. protectionism and deepening its economic influence in the region.Premier Li Qiang told...
The Ministry of Food has clarified that there have been no irregularities, overpricing, or special privileges in the import of wheat from the United States (US), reports BSS.The ministry said that a recent report in a national daily titled "Bangladesh...
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Pakistan has withdrawn the 2.0 per cent additional customs duty (ACD) on jute imports from Bangladesh, a move expected to reinvigorate trade in the natural fibre long considered Bangladesh's "golden fibre". The decision restores duty-free access for Bangladeshi jute in...
The inflow of remittances posted an year-on-year growth of 11.1 per cent, reaching US$2,166 million in the first 26 days of October, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday, reports BSS.During the same period last...
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The Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025 is set to begin at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city on October 30. A total of 12 countries will take part in the three-day event which will be...
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The Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BGCCI) has announced the names of its new office bearers for 2025-2027 term.Md. Rokonuzzaman, FCA, Country Managing Director of AMANN Bangladesh, has been elected President. In a statement, he highlighted the importance...
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Informal practices, lack of data, and weak coordination among stakeholders are the major challenges hampering the growth of Bangladesh's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts said at a session of the Economic Reform Summit on Tuesday.They also emphasised the urgent...
Timor-Leste, Asia's youngest nation, has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member, marking a historic step towards deeper regional cooperation and economic integration.The formal accession was celebrated in Kuala Lumpur, where the Timor-Leste flag...
Journey Outdoors Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a company backed by investors from Singapore and China, has become the 50th company to sign a lease agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) in order to establish a high-end garment and...
Trust Bank PLC has officially inaugurated its new "Jolshiri branch" at the Jolshiri Abashon Area in Rupganj, Narayanganj.Bank Chairman and Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman was present as the chief guest and inaugurated the newly constructed branch recently. With...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
The government has extended the deadline for exporting aromatic rice to international markets by one month, sources said. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) issued an order on Monday formalising the extension.Earlier, the ministry had permitted the export of 18,150 tonnes...
NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters): Investors are heading into this week's trade talks between the US and Chinese leaders with a sense of deja vu, excited by the proclamations of a truce and apprehensive the real deal may offer far...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct 28 (AFP): Saudi Arabia opened a major investment conference featuring heads of state and the global business elite on Tuesday as it seeks support for its sprawling "gigaprojects" and sky-high AI ambitions.Chinese Vice President Han Zheng,...
Mercantile Bank organised the certificate giving and closing ceremony of the month-long Entrepreneurship Development Programme as part of 'Skills for Industry Competitiveness & Innovation Programme (SICIP)' with the supervision of Bangladesh Bank. With the finance of Asian Development Bank and...
Eastern Bank (EBL) unveiled its Sustainability Report 2024 at a ceremony held at its Dhaka head office on Tuesday. Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director; Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director; Masudul Hoque Sardar, chief financial officer; Mouri Rezwana, head of Regulatory...
The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ICB Capital Management Limited (ICML), a subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), was held at the company's head office in Dhaka on Monday. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman...
Southeast Bank formally launched eight agent banking outlets - "Shagotom" to facilitate the people outside the formal banking system across the country, especially at the rural and semi-urban areas at Chapainawabganj, Gazipur, Manikganj, Barishal, Rajbari and Tangail. Abidur Rahman Chowdhury,...
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday at DSE tower. DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed and DSE Chairman Mominul Islam signed the document. According to the...
Over 200 authorised Bajaj motorcycle dealers from across the country attended the Annual Dealers Conference 2025 of Uttara Motors Ltd in Cox's Bazar. Uttara Motors is the sole distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Bangladesh. Matiur Rahman, chairman & managing director...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
IPDC Finance showed a strong financial recovery in the first nine months of 2025, with profit soaring 73.8 per cent year-on-year to Tk 262 million.The growth was driven by higher investment returns, steady lending income, and cost discipline amid economic...
Md. Abdul Mutaleb has been appointed as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL), effective from October 21.Mr. Mutaleb is a seasoned ICT professional with over 37 years of experience in the financial...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
Runner Automobiles returned to profit in FY25, driven by robust sales growth, particularly in the three-wheeler segment, after enduring losses for two consecutive years.The country's pioneering motorcycle manufacturer reported a consolidated profit of Tk 102 million in FY25 against a...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
Eastern Housing declared a 27 per cent rise in profit to Tk 201.79 million for the first quarter through September of FY26 as revenue from land sales experienced a boost and finance income grew modestly.The company witnessed higher growth in...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-29 00:00:00
Marico has secured double-digit revenue growth year-on-year to Tk 5 billion in the second quarter through September this year, the highest quarterly revenue since its listing on the secondary market.The growth, achieved in an adverse macroeconomic situation, was driven by...
Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title, reports...
The Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) has urged the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to set up emergency medical services at all cricket grounds in the country, reports BSS.The CWAB's request came in the wake of recent death incidents on...
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