FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) has fixed today (Wednesday) for hearing arguments from state-appointed defence lawyers on charge framing in the crimes against humanity case over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) student Abu Sayed during the July-August...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
The NIMH has launched several urgent initiatives to support the mentally traumatised victims of the recent BAF training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in the capital’s Uttara area.The emergency measures by the National Institute of Mental Health and...
Ministry of Liberation War Affairs on Monday issued a new gazette recognising 1,757 more injured people from the July Uprising as 'July Fighters', reports UNB.Among them, 109 have been listed under Category Ka (critically injured), 210 under Category Kha (seriously...
LONDON, July 29 (Reuters): The dollar's surge since the US-European Union trade deal seems a little counterintuitive at first glance, but the rally suggests the greenback may be shedding its elevated trade risk premium - whether Washington wants that or...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) experienced a marginal drop in profit in the second quarter to June this year, compared to the same quarter last year, owing to lower sales amid inflationary pressure.The UK-based multinational firm, which sells health and hygiene products,...
CITY BANK BRINGS CITY IMPEX FOR DIGITAL TRADE SERVICESCity Bank recently launched "CityImpex", an online platform to facilitate seamless trade services. Clients can execute all types of trade transactions through City Impex anytime &from anywhere in the world. The launching...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
The Chamber Court of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division on Tuesday cleared the way for holding the United Commercial Bank PLC's 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) tomorrow (Thursday). Justice Farah Mahbub, Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division, on Sunday last...
Prime Bank Investment (PBIL), the dedicated investment-banking arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has been named Best Bank for Securities Services and Best Investment Bank for Mergers & Acquisitions in Bangladesh at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, according...
FE Report | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
BRAC Bank and Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) gained a significant year-on-year growth in profit in the second quarter through June this year, riding on increased investment income. During the April-June period, BRAC Bank's profit surged more than 23 per cent...
7th meeting of new Executive Committee of Union Bank heldThe 7th meeting of the newly formed Executive Committee of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, on Tuesday. Chairman of the Executive Committee Md. Fariduddin...
Standard Bank hosts training on 'AML & CFT Compliance'Standard Bank PLC organised a daylong training programme on 'AML & CFT Compliance' on virtual platform recently. Md. Habibur Rahman, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, inaugurated the event presided over...
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) director Maj Gen (retd) Mohammad Quamruzzaman today said if listed companies comply with post-listing rules and regulations, investors of the companies as the capital market will benefit as well, reports BSS."To maintain the trust of investors,...
MEGHNA BANK TRAINING PROGRAMME ON AML/CFT COMPLIANCE To reinforce AML and CFT compliance in the banking sector and to raise awareness about money laundering and terrorist financing issues, Meghna Bank PLC organised a daylong training programme on AML/CFT for its...
AB Bank hosts month-long 'Entrepreneurship Development Programme'AB Bank PLC recently concluded a month-long 'Entrepreneur Development Programme' under the SICIP project of SME & Special Programs Department of Bangladesh Bank in Cox's Bazar. During the event, certificates were awarded among 25...
FE Report | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
Berger Paints endured an 11 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 857 million in its first quarter (Q1) through June of the year 2025.Despite nominal revenue growth, the company's bottom-line growth was squeezed by increased tax expenses and...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman Noor on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth over Tk 53.7 million and being involved in suspicious transactions of around Tk 1.59 billion, reports UNB.ACC Deputy...
The anti-discrimination student movement leaders on July 30 last year declared a nationwide "March for Justice" for July 31 protesting the mass killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and torture on students and civilians across the country, reports BSS. Abdul Kader,...
The Election Commission (EC) will finalise the updated voter roll in August ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, reports bdnews24.com.Before that, a draft list will be published on Aug 10, and any corrections, claims, or objections must be submitted by...
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said the brutality carried out by the Awami League (AL) government during the July 2024 Uprising surpassed even the atrocities committed by the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971, reports...
FE REPORTPolice have arrested another suspect in connection with the brutal murder of Lal Chand alias Sohag, 39, who was murdered in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka earlier this month.The latest arrestee has been identified...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said reforms and structural changes in the State must lead to real improvements in public life, especially for children, reports UNB."We want a change in the state structure and we want...
Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Tuesday, snapping two sessions of losses, as bargain buyers emerged and short-covering activity provided additional support, reports Reuters.The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 12...
Gold prices rose on Tuesday as initial euphoria over the US-EU trade truce ebbed, while investors looked forward to the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting for clarity on the US interest rate trajectory, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.2% at...
Boeing's quarterly losses more than halved and were much smaller than analysts' predictions as the U.S. planemaker ramped up jet production and deliveries, recovering from a regulatory crisis and a major strike that halted most production last year, reports Reuters.Shares...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
The basic salaries of the Bangladesh Tea Estate Staff Association (BTESA) members will increase by 5 per cent per year, according to an agreement. Apart from the basic salaries, their other financial benefits will also increase, said a press release...
LONDON, July 29 (Reuters): Oil prices edged up on Tuesday on optimism that a trade war between the United States and its major trading partners was abating and as President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Russia over its war...
The European Union's trade deal with the United States could cost the pharmaceutical industry between $13 billion and $19 billion as branded medicines become subject to a tariff of 15%, analysts said on Monday, reports Reuters.The added costs could raise...
ICB ASSET MANAGEMENT EARNS ACCOLADE FOR INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE A programme titled 'Innovation Showcasing and Selection of Best Innovative Initiative' was held at the head office of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) on Tuesday, with participation from ICB and its...
Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam on Tuesday urged Romania to resume labour recruitment from Bangladesh, stressing the need for finding ways to deepen the engagement in potential areas.He also suggested academic collaboration through joint scholarships, recognition of degrees and academic...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-30 00:00:00
The yields on two types of long-term treasury bonds dropped below 11 per cent on Tuesday as banks opted to invest their excess liquidity in the risk-free instruments.The cut-off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 15-Year Bangladesh Government...
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