US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen attended the inaugural sitting of the country's 13th National Parliament, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral partnership for prosperity and security, reports BSS.Ambassador Christensen joined the opening session of the newly elected parliament,...
The first session of the 13th National Parliament saw the VVIP lounges on both sides of the Speaker and the surrounding visitor galleries packed with invited guests, reports UNB.Among those present in the VVIP gallery were Chief Adviser of the...
Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikrom, on Thursday expressed strong optimism that both the treasury and opposition benches will work together in the national interest to realise the dreams and aspirations of the...
Ahmed Azam Khan, Member of Parliament from Tangail-8 constituency, was sworn in on Thursday as a new minister.President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to Ahmed Azam Khan, reports BSS.He took the oath at around 12:45 pm at the Office of...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) saw a slight increase in deposits during the October-December 2025 quarter, but loan disbursements declined on a year-on-year basis, reflecting a mixed performance across the sector. Despite the marginal 0.8-percent rise in total deposits to Tk...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
The United States has launched a new trade investigation into the manufacturing sectors of 16 economies, including Bangladesh, alleging that structural excess capacity and production in these countries are undermining US reindustrialisation efforts.The probe, initiated under Section 301 of the...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is set to begin on April 7, marking a key milestone in Bangladesh's nuclear power programme.Electricity from the plant...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Bangladesh's textile manufacturers, apparel exporters and global buyers alike feel mounting financial pressure under chain effects of the Middle East turmoil that disrupts major shipping routes and hikes freight, energy and raw material costs, industry insiders say.Initial shock is already...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
The delivery of a total of seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes has so far been affected for Bangladesh due to the enforcement of force majeure by QatarEnergy and restrictions on the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.The...
The first session of the 13th Parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief at the death of three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 31 former lawmakers and several other eminent personalities, reports UNB.Former President AQM Badruddoza...
DUBAI, March 12 (Reuters): Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, the first remarks attributed to him since he succeeded...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Bangladesh's current account deficit narrowed sharply in the first seven months of the fiscal year through January, helped by robust remittance inflows that temporarily eased pressure on the country's external sector.However, economists caution that the improvement may not last, as...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a High Court verdict that allowed a government move to award the container handling contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port to a foreign company. The...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Family card can have significant anti-poverty impact as the programme if properly targeted would reduce Bangladesh's overall poverty rate by 7.4 percentage points, according to a RAPID study.The newly-elected government recently introduced the piloted family card programme that offers Tk...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
At least 13 people were killed, eleven of a family, as a bus collided head-on with a bridal-party microbus in Rampal upazila of Bagerhat district on Thursday afternoon, sources said.A newlywed couple met with their tragic end in the violent...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Officials and employees of Apex Footwear Ltd on Thursday remembered their late founding chairman Syed Manzur Elahi by paying rich tributes to his memory, recalling his honesty, visionary leadership, and deep sense of social responsibility at a memorial event held...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
As the newly formed parliament went into session Thursday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the Jatiya Sangsad would become central forum for debate and resolution of all national issues.Addressing lawmakers at the outset of the maiden sitting of the post-uprising...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin called upon all political parties on Thursday to work with a common purpose to build a secure Bangladesh for future generations."The members of parliament (MPs) from both the treasury bench and opposition are accountable to the nation...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Bangladesh's post-uprising parliament went into its maiden session Thursday amid mixed feelings as opposition lawmakers from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party staged walkout during presidential address, after a buoyant start.The inaugural session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS)...
TOKYO, Mar 12 (AFP): Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British artificial intelligence autonomous driving startup Wayve for a trial this year in Tokyo.Companies worldwide, from Alphabet subsidiary Waymo to Tesla and...
FRANKFURT, Mar 12 (AFP): German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.On the issue of tariffs,...
NEW YORK/LONDON, March 12 (Reuters): Investment funds run by big financial firms such as KKR and Blue Owl have seen their stock prices slide in recent weeks as investors question the quality of the loans the funds have made.Private credit...
BOSTON/LONDON, March 12 (Reuters): Global shares fell on Thursday as attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf and a warning from Iran shattered prospects of an imminent de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, briefly pushing oil prices above $100 a...
Step Footwear opened its new outlet at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka on Wednesday. The state-of-the art outlet features a contemporary design, an inviting ambience, and customer-friendly services. Managing Director of Step Footwear Shamim Kabir, the brand's ambassador and renowned...
The 915th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held at its Corporate Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by committee Chairman Md Sanaullah Shahid. Members of the...
Rupali Bank PLC held a business review meeting at the bank's head office in Dhaka on Thursday, with its Managing Director Kazi Md Wahidul Islam in the chair. At the meeting, the names of branches and offices that achieved success...
Janata Bank PLC held a business dialogue and Iftar mahfil in participation with clients of the local office of the bank at a hotel in the capital on Wednesday. Chairman of the bank Md Fazlur Rahman attended the programme as...
Nagad has partnered with Midland Bank PLC to streamline the delivery of remittances to the recipients across the country. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Imtiaz Uddin Ahmed and Nagad Administrator Md Motasem Billah signed the partnership agreement at...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-13 00:00:00
Pubali Bank PLC has approved a plan to raise $100 million through issuance of a five-year green bond, in a significant step in its push toward sustainable financing and support for environmentally responsible projects.The decision was made at a meeting...
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