NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, July 12: Floods caused by days of continuous heavy rainfall since July 5 and hilly runoff have inflicted extensive damage on the agricultural and fisheries sectors of Chattogram.The collapse of pond and enclosure embankments has resulted in the loss...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to expedite two major waste-to-energy projects for Dhaka, saying the schemes must be implemented on time using the best available environment-friendly technology, reports UNB.He gave the directive at a meeting...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has appointed Md. Quamruzzaman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).He assumed office on Sunday, says a press release.Mr. Quamruzzaman brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the banking and...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
Term deposits at banks recorded robust year-on-year growth in the January-March quarter of 2026 as depositors increasingly opted for fixed-income savings instruments to secure higher returns amid a high interest rate environment.The latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) data suggests customers are...
US oil prices have tumbled nearly 40 per cent at their extremes since May, bringing down the cost of gasoline as well, but technical analysis suggests there is still a danger of another move higher, reports Reuters.The issue is that...
Uttara Bank PLC held '2nd Zonal Head Conference-2026' at the bank's Training Institute in Dhaka on Saturday. Azharul Islam, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, was present as the chief guest. The conference was presided over by...
Prime Bank has signed an agreement with Sheba Holdings to offer special discounts to its customers on flat purchase. The agreement signing ceremony was held recently at the bank's corporate office at Gulshan in Dhaka. Under this partnership, Prime Bank's...
BRAC Bank has strengthened its presence in Dhaka with the inauguration of its flagship Tejgaon principal branch at Shanta Pinnacle on the Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road. Located in Bangladesh's first 40-storey commercial skyscraper, the branch offers a premium banking experience with...
Pubali Bank organised an awareness programme titled "Cashless Rajshahi" to promote digital payments nationwide. As part of the programme, 14 electronic banking booths across Rajshahi region were inaugurated through a video conference. The prograrmme was graced by Md. Mizanur Rahman...
SANGSAD BHABAN, July 12 (BSS)- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today told the parliament that the government has already brought about a major transformation in the country's capital market through wide-ranging reforms, transparent regulatory measures and strict action against...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The share price of the listed lubricant blender, Eastern Lubricants, rose to a six-month high of Tk 1,969.30 per share on Sunday as investors went on an aggressive buying spree following the news of the addition of a new product...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has restructured its blue-chip index, DS30, with three companies incorporated and three others dropped from the list as part of its semi-annual evaluation based on stock performance.The re-balancing led to the inclusion of Bangladesh Steel...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
The daily turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the Tk 16 billion mark for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday, as growing investor confidence continued to fuel trading activity amid sweeping regulatory reforms.Turnover-a key indicator...
SOUTHPORT, England, July 12 (AP): Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England's Test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country's T20 and ODI sides.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced...
LONDON, July 12 (Reuters): Linda Noskova survived the agony of squandering five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova and capture her maiden Grand Slam crown, extending the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story.Noskova's 6-2 5-7 6-3 win on the...
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, July 12 (AP): Keacy Carty was dismissed on 95 and Shai Hope made an unbeaten 87 in a 131-run third wicket partnership which steered the West Indies to a seven wicket win over New Zealand on Saturday in...
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes that Bangladesh's rapidly improving pace attack would be a major threat for them in the upcoming two-Test series at home next month, reports BSS.He admitted that the visitors possess the bowling resources to trouble...
OSLO, July 12 (Reuters): While the sting of defeat by England was palpable, thousands of Norwegian fans poured onto the streets of Oslo in the early hours of Sunday to transform their final World Cup night into a celebration of...
KANSAS CITY, July 12 (Reuters): Breel Embolo's World Cup had begun in uncertainty, delayed by a visa saga that forced him to miss Switzerland's flight to California and arrive after his teammates had already settled into their tournament base.It ended...
Croatia's World Cup was seconds away from being over and Portugal was seconds away from the round of 16 when Ivan Perisic sent a long, desperate cross into the penalty area. The ball bounced off bodies like a pinball before...
MIAMI, July 12 (Reuters): Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time.The teams...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 12 (AP): Perhaps it is in Argentina's character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win.Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde taking them to...
RANGPUR, July 12 (UNB): Local people set a bus on fire on Rangpur-Dhaka highway following the death of a super of a local Madrassah in a road accident at Modern Intersection in Rangpur city on Sunday.Abul Kashem, a super of...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-13 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, July 12: Under the influence of heavy downpour for the past few days, a part of the approach road to the Dhonagoda River Bridge in Chandpur district has developed cracks and crevices on the northern side creating panic among...
KYIV, July 12 (Reuters): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he planned to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko after only a year in office, triggering the resignation of the government.Zelenskiy did not specify who he would ask to lead...
DOHA, July 12 (AFP): Qatar's government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74."With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny,...
WASHINGTON, July 12 (AFP): Some 44 million Americans were under a heat wave warning on Saturday as temperatures in the Rocky Mountains and northern plains of the United States were expected to hit 110F (43C) over the weekend.The temperatures, well...
GAZA, July 12 (Reuters): Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said.Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij...
MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters): Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing eight people and wounding dozens more, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelensky called for diplomatic efforts to ensure Kyiv secured weapons more quickly.Kyiv awaited supplies...
Robi Axiata PLC has appointed Ruhul Amin as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), confirming him in the role after he served as acting CFO from January 1 this year.The company said Ruhul brings nearly 25 years of professional experience, including...
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