REZAUL KARIM | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has proposed a total export target of $66 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year, comprising $57 billion from merchandise exports and $9 billion from services sector. The EPB has submitted the draft proposal to the...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has signalled a cautious approach towards a new IMF credit programme, saying any future arrangement must protect public interests and economic stability as the lender begins discussions on fresh support."The government will not participate...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday increased the cash incentive for the export-oriented local textile sector to 5 percent from the previous 1.5 percent for the 2026-27 fiscal year to encourage the use of domestically produced raw materials and enhance export...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The government-imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is all set to hit the domestic market in October, helping keep the domestic cooking-fuel market stable."We have taken steps to provide the state-imported LPG to the private sector in October on a pilot...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The government spent over Tk 9.82 billion (982.91 crore) on programmes marking the Mujib centenary, including implementation of various events, construction of memorial platforms and sculptures of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and installation of digital state time-display boards, Finance Minister Amir...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Leading trade bodies urge the government for policy support and a financial package for businesses hit by rain-fed cataclysmic flooding that has disrupted operations at Chattagram seaport and on its connected road and rail networks.In a joint letter sent to...
Former Acting President, former Speaker, BNP Standing Committee Member and senior lawyer Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar passed away on Sunday, report agencies.He breathed his last at a private hospital in the capital at 4:19 am, a press release from the Supreme...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin has called for granting constitutional status to the office of the Bangladesh Bank governor as part of a broader package of constitutional reforms, aimed at strengthening democratic governance and accelerating economic growth.He...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Defaulted loans from Bangladesh's nine state-owned banks have risen to nearly Tk 1.89 trillion, prompting the government to begin overall banking-sector overhaul, the finance minister told parliament on Sunday.A series of short-, medium- and long-term reforms are being carried out...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Dhaka got deluged Sunday following overnight torrential rain that crippled normal life and business and pushed parts of Bangladesh deeper into a flood emergency.Widespread water-logging disrupted motor traffic and three-wheelers had a day as pullers-drivers charged exorbitant fares as people...
35,892 scholarship recipients are boys, accounting for 45.29 pc, while 43,354 are girls representing 54.71 pc A total of 79,246 students have been awarded scholarships in the Primary Scholarship Examination, with 32,965 securing Talentpool scholarships and 46,281 receiving General scholarships,...
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled for July 13, 15 and 16 have been postponed under the Chattogram Education Board and the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board and Bangladesh Technical Education Board in areas under its jurisdiction, reports...
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the severe floods and landslides in Bangladesh, reports UNB."Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused...
Local residents wading through knee-deep water as Sunday's torrential rain left a road waterlogged in Old Dhaka's Bongshal neighbourhood; vehicles navigating waterlogged Dhanmondi 27 road and water stagnation triggered by the downpour left the road in Kutrubkhali impassable —FE and...
Water and climate experts have called for resilient urban planning, restoration of natural waterways and strengthened water management systems to reduce the impacts of floods and waterlogging, reports BSS.Bangladesh, they said, has the experience and capacity to better cope with...
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday expressed firm determination to provide students with completely error-free, quality, lively and attractive textbooks in the 2027 academic year, overcoming all mistakes and shortcomings...
The 8th Nahreen Khan Memorial Lecture took place on Sunday at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium of East West University (EWU). Renowned economist and chairperson of the Board of Trustees of EWU, Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, delivered the keynote address. In...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to complete projects to restore Dhanmondi and Gulshan lakes within the stipulated timeframe, stressing coordinated efforts to protect the capital's environment and water bodies, reports UNB.He gave the directive at...
Content creator RS Fahim Chowdhury has been released from prison after securing bail in four cases for his alleged connection in murder, attempt to murder, and terrorism involving the July Uprising, reports bdnews24.com.Defence lawyer Md Rabiullah said Fahim had walked...
CHUADANGA, July 12 (UNB): A local Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal leader has been critically injured after a group of assailants attacked him with sharp weapons in Chuadanga municipality on Saturday night, severing his left wrist and inflicting multiple serious injuries.The victim...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the nation will remember with respect the contributions of former Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar to politics and the state, reports UNB.He made the remarks in a condolence message issued following...
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has said Members of Parliament (MPs) have a pivotal role in building a sustainable, discrimination-free and human capital-driven society, reports BSS.He said parliamentary discussions on demographic transition, the demographic dividend and sustainable development, coupled with the...
Members of Parliament from both the treasury and opposition benches have paid glowing tributes to former Speaker and former Acting President Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar, praising his lifelong contributions to democracy, the rule of law and parliamentary democracy, report agencies.Speaking on...
The BNP National Standing Committee has decided to intensify the party's organisational activities nationwide, directing all units and affiliated bodies to become more active, reports UNB. It also called for stronger grassroots organisation ahead of local government elections and decided...
The 27th Annual General Meeting of Nitol Insurance PLC was held virtually on Sunday. A K M Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. EC Chairperson and Director Naeema Hoque, Directors Mahmudul Hoque Shamim, Nazme Ara Husain,...
NRBC Bank PLC held its Barishal Zone Town Hall Meeting 2026 at the Barishal Club on Saturday. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the bank Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania as the chief guest, while it was presided over by...
Midland Bank PLC (MDB) organised a two-day training programme titled "Islamic Banking Fundamentals" at the MDB Training Institute in Banani, Dhaka. The event, held on July 4 and July 11, was designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of...
To make cash-out costs more affordable for its users, bKash has once again reduced its charge.From now on, customers can cash out up to Tk 50,000 per month at a cost of Tk 13.95 per thousand from two Priyo Agent...
Guardian Life Insurance Limited has continued its strong claims settlement momentum, settling insurance claims worth Tk 3.34 billion during the first half (January-June) of 2026.The amount is 34.3 percent higher than the Tk 2.49 billion settled during the corresponding period...
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