FE REPORT At least 360 students were killed and 109 others injured in 320 road accidents across the country in six months from January to June this year (2026), said Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) on Saturday. Secretary General of...
The High Court, as part of a special drive launched following the directive of Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, has disposed of 28,506 old cases in seven working days since May 7, reports BSS."Following the directive of Chief Justice Zubayer...
The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (NHFB) on Saturday welcomed the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection's (DNCRP) decision to declare its headquarters and all divisional and district offices across the country as smoke- and tobacco-free, describing the move as...
FE DeskNorth South University's (NSU) School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) hosted a webinar as part of the NSU SHSS Distinguished Webinar Series titled "Climate Refugees, Nomenculture, and Why It Matters" recently. The session drew a diverse audience of...
Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parisad brought out a procession on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Saturday demanding justice and the execution of the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the cases filed against her for killing, genocide...
Bangladesh has highlighted climate resilience, water security, innovation-driven industrialisation and skills development as key priorities for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a UN high-level forum in New York, reports UNB.Prof. Dr. S M Abdul-Awal, Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs)...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's wife and renowned cardiologist Dr Zubaida Rahman on Saturday expressed the hope that Dhaka Medical College (DMC) will emerge as one of South Asia's leading centres for medical education, research and innovation within the next 20-25...
The government has begun compiling lists of farmers affected by the recent floods and will provide support once the process is complete, Agriculture Minister Md Amin Ur Rashid Yasin has said, reports bdnews24.com.After opening a tree fair in Cumilla on...
Braving the inclement weather, tree lovers in a large number throng the National Tree Fair in the city's Agargaon on Saturday. — FE photo
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Price of broiler chicken has increased in retail markets, with traders attributing the hike to supply disruptions caused by several days of continuous rainfall.Farm egg prices have also edged up slightly over the past week while tomato, green chilli and...
CUMILLA, July 10 (UNB): Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said all necessary preparations have been completed and a new management committee has been formed to open the July Memorial Museum very soon, reports UNBThe minister made the remarks...
OUR CORRESPONDENSYLHET, July11: Former MP for Sylhet-6 (Golapganj-Bianibazar) constituency Sharaf Uddin Khasru passed away at his residence around 11:00 pm on Friday. He was later buried following his janaza prayers held at the Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Mosque after Zohr prayers...
BARISHAL, July 11 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has emphasised the need to impart moral and humanitarian values alongside textbook-based education to nurture responsible and capable citizens."Quality education creates opportunities for every student to realise their potential,...
LAKSHMIPUR, July 11 (UNB): Hasnat Abdullah, MP for Comilla-4 and chief organiser of the southern region of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said the country's politics must be freed from the grip of rogue elements.He made the remarks while...
Four members of the same family including a woman have been stranded on the zero line near the Dinajpur Sadar upazila border after being allegedly pushed by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), reports bdnews24.com. Kamalpur Union Village Police member...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited BNP Media Cell Convener Prof Dr Moudud Hossain Alamgir Pavel, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital, reports BSS.The Prime Minister visited Continental Hospital (formerly United Hospital) in Gulshan around 4:00...
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Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has said Bangladesh's Liberation War was a struggle for the survival of the Bangalee nation, not for any political party.He said the East Bengal Regiment (EBR) played the leading role in the armed resistance that led...
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Poultry Industries Association (BPIA) on Saturday called for a series of structural reforms, including a guaranteed profitable farmgate price for eggs, a nationwide digital database of poultry farmers, Farmer ID cards and formation of a national poultry...
In a major move to curb irregularities in foreign exchange operations and stamp out illicit financial flows, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has launched a comprehensive special inspection targeting some commercial banks, central bank sources revealed, reports UNB.The central bank has formed...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank launches four new CMSME investment productsAl-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has launched four new Shariah-compliant CMSME investment products, Nisa, Tijara, Al-Awana, and Al-Tawfiq, to strengthen the financial capacity of the CMSME sector. The products were inaugurated by the...
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The Bangladesh Apparel Youth Leaders Alliance (BAYLA) will host a two-day summit later this month, bringing together more than 1,500 industry leaders, policymakers, executives and young professionals to discuss the future competitiveness of Bangladesh's apparel and textile sector.The BAYLA Future...
NEW DELHI, July 11 (AFP): India's largest state-run oil and gas producer has approved plans to develop a 1.75 million metric tonne strategic petroleum reserve, as New Delhi seeks to bolster energy security after being hit hard during the Middle...
Standard Islami Bank launches Bangla QR Service in its DigiBanking appTo promote cashless transactions, Standard Islami Bank PLC has launched the Bangla QR service of Bangladesh Bank in its mobile banking app 'DigiBanking'. Riad Mahmud Chowdhury, Managing Director of the...
NRB Bank signs strategic agreement with Phyathai 2 Hospital NRB Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Phyathai 2 Hospital Co., Ltd., Thailand, one of Bangkok's leading internationally accredited healthcare institutions, to provide exclusive healthcare privileges and seamless...
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The modern retailing sector in Bangladesh has seen a steady evolution as consumer preferences shift toward convenience, transparency, and superior service. Standing at the forefront of this transformation is Meena Bazar, one of the country's pioneering supermarket chains.In an exclusive...
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The government is giving the highest priority on developing an artificial intelligence-skilled workforce, with the government viewing AI as a cornerstone of future economic growth, job creation and technological competitiveness, a minister said on Saturday.Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister...
Bangladesh claimed a consolatory yet comprehensive win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI at Harare on Saturday. Led by a 94 from Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Bangladesh cruised to a seven-wicket win. A four-wicket haul from Shoriful Islam earlier in the...
WORKSHOP ON BANCASSURANCE A two-day intensive workshop titled "Bancassurance in Bangladesh: Regulatory, Operational & Sales Readiness" was held at the University of Dhaka. The workshop was jointly organised by the Master of Professional Banking (MPB) Program of the Department of...
EASTERN LUBRICANTS AND PREMIER PETROLEUM SIGN AGREEMENTEastern Lubricants Blenders PLC (ELBPLC) and Premier Petroleum Products and Lubricants Limited (PPPLL) have signed an agreement on the supply of ERGON transformer oil to the power sector of the government and other organisations....
Duranta Bicycle has received recognition for its Bishbayu campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about air pollution and promoting safe bicycle lanes. The campaign recently won three awards at the Digital Marketing Award held in Dhaka recently.Bishbayu received the...
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