First large-scale water reuse plant launched in RMG sector

In a landmark move toward circular water use and environmental sustainability, Bangladesh has launched its first large-scale 'Water Reuse and Improved Wastewater Management Demonstration' plant at Fakir Knitwears Ltd. in Narayanganj.The initiative marks a significant step toward reducing freshwater extraction...

Central bank warns FIs of serious cyberattacks

Amid rising concerns over global cyber-threats, Bangladesh Bank has issued an urgent directive to all banks, financial institutions, mobile financial service providers, and relevant government bodies, calling for immediate action to fortify their cybersecurity systems. The central bank, in a...

Govt forms panel to probe last 3 nat’l polls

The government has dissolved the previously formed committee and constituted a new five-member commission to review the allegations of manipulated last three national elections held under the Awami League in 2014, 2018 and 2024, reports UNB.The commission has also been...

Ex-CJ Khairul placed on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former Chief Justice (CJ) ABM Khairul Haque on a seven-day remand in a case accusing him of tampering with the Supreme Court verdict that abolished the caretaker-government system from the Constitution.Judge Md Sanaullah of...

High Court questions awarding contract sans fair tender

The High Court has questioned the action of the government initiating the process for awarding the container-handling contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of the Chattagram seaport to a foreign company. It issued a rule upon the bodies...

Four-wheeled motorised vehicles, locally known as leguna, are illegally parked on both sides of the Mayor Hanif Flyover along the

Four-wheeled motorised vehicles, locally known as leguna, are illegally parked on both sides of the Mayor Hanif Flyover along the busy Dhaka-Demra Road, which has narrowed the thoroughfare, resulting in traffic snarl-up. The photo was taken on Wednesday. — FE...

NCC proposes 5.0pc direct nomination

The National Consensus Commission has requested for a revised policy requiring political parties to nominate women candidates in 5.0 per cent of general constituencies out of the total 300 seats, while keeping the existing 50 reserved seats for women in...

Currency traders turn back to dollar for fresh bucks

Interbank traders now turn their sights back on the US dollar under free-float exchange regime, making interbank foreign-exchange transactions vibrant to a great extent.Even few months ago, the commercial banks showed more interest in purchasing the Euro instead of the...

BD may face setback as US fashion brands shift focus to emerging rivals

Rising tariff and trade tensions under the Trump administration are driving US fashion companies to look beyond their traditional apparel-sourcing bases-China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Instead, countries like Indonesia, India, and Cambodia are emerging as the new front-runners in the shifting...

Strong quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

MOSCOW, July 30 (AFP): One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) high across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.The magnitude 8.8...

Policy rate may remain at 10pc

Amid a record fall in the private sector credit demand, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to unveil the monetary policy statement (MPS) for the first half (H1) of this financial year (FY26) today by setting the target to reduce...

NBR’s FY'25 tax-to-GDP ratio falls

Bangladesh's tax (NBR part)-to-GDP ratio declined by 0.66 percentage point in the 2024-25 financial year, raising concern over waning domestic revenue in comparison with the nominal GDP.The ratio fell to 6.56 per cent in FY25 from 7.2 per cent in...

Shippers oppose CPA move to reduce movement of vessels

External trade may get in difficulty for a faceoff between the Chittagong Port Authority and shippers over the CPA move to lower the number of vessels plying the seaport channel to heal trade-decelerating congestions.Sources said the port authority in a...

CA orders immediate upgrading of leather sector for export diversification

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus emphasised upgrading leather sector to accelerate export diversification and directed officials to heal the challenges facing the "potential" industry.His directions came Wednesday at a high-level review meeting on Bangladesh's preparations for graduation from the least-...

Salman, his son, Shibli Rubayat banned from bourses forever

Embroiled Salman F Rahman of Beximco Group and his son and former chief of the securities regulator Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam are banned for life from bourses over bond scams.Officials said Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Tuesday made the...

BD strives for fairer tariff deal with US

Bangladesh is making progress in resolving various issues related to the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US), aiming to secure a fairer tariff deal.Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Financial Express via WhatsApp call, "We are continuing discussions...

Light rain likely today =====

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature in...

Two die of dengue----

FE REPORTTwo more people have died from dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, bringing this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 81, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatalities...

Police seize cheques worth Tk 22.5m from Riyad's house

FE REPORT Police have recovered four cheques worth over Tk 22.5 million (Tk 2.25 crore) from the residence of Abdur Razzak bin Sulaiman alias Riyad, a former leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. He is currently in police custody in...

‘Safety policy can facilitate discipline in public, freight transport’

A safety policy on passenger and goods transportation can facilitate the process of bringing discipline in public and freight transport, ensuring the safety of women, children, and people with disabilities, said speakers at a discussion on Wednesday. Addressing the discussion...

Focus on coordinated efforts by govt, NGOs

FE REPORT Coordinated efforts by the government and non-government organisations (NGOs) are important to prevent human trafficking, said the speakers at a discussion in the capital on Wednesday.They also stressed the need for building public awareness and mobilising actions against...

Another case filed against 5,400 AL followers

GOPALGANJ, Jul 30 (UNB): Another case has been filed against over 5, 400 leaders and activists of Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies, including the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), over the attack on an NCP rally in Gopalganj...

March for Justice held despite nationwide police obstruction

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which initially began as a campaign for quota reform in government jobs, gradually evolved into a widespread anti-government Uprising. This movement ultimately led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime on August 5, 2024, reports...

Tarique Rahman warns govt against missteps

SAVAR, July 30 (UNB): BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday warned that any wrong decision by the current interim government could put the country's democratic journey at serious risk and open the door to the rise of fascism, extremism...

Touhid calls for ceasefire in Gaza, justice for Palestinians

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has urged an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and accountability for crimes against Palestinians while addressing a high-level UN conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine question in New York, reports BSS."We (Bangladesh)...

Boundaries of 39 JS seats to be redrawn ahead of election

FE REPORTThe boundaries of 39 parliamentary constituencies are going to be delimited (redefined) ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections.One Jatiya Sangsad (JS) seat would be added to Gazipur while another seat is decreasing from Bagerhat, Election Commissioner Anwarul...

US economic growth likely rebounded in Q2, but with weak underlying details

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters): US economic growth likely rebounded in the second quarter as the flow of imports subsided, but with consumer spending anticipated to have increased moderately and business investment in equipment stalled that would grossly exaggerate the economy's...

GSK reports improved outlook despite US drug tariffs

LONDON, July 30 (AFP): British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline on Wednesday said its annual performance should be better than expected, despite US tariffs, after sales of its cancer drugs jumped in the second quarter.GSK, which makes medicines in the European Union...

RAJSHAHI KRISHI UNNAYAN BANK HOLDS 'DIVISIONAL CONFERENCE-2025'

RAJSHAHI KRISHI UNNAYAN BANK HOLDS 'DIVISIONAL CONFERENCE-2025'Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) held a 'Divisional Conference-2025' of its Rajshahi Division at the Brac Learning Centre in Rajshahi on Wednesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAKUB Dr Mohammad Ali was...

Islami Bank holds half-yearly Business Development Conference in Khulna

Islami Bank holds half-yearly Business Development Conference in Khulna Khulna Zone and Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised half-yearly Business Development Conference at the Khulna Zonal Office Conference Hall recently. Md. Altaf Hossain, additional managing director of the...