LAKSHMIPUR, Oct 17 (UNB): Police have arrested Parvez Hossain, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of a mother and daughter in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur, unravelling the mystery behind the widely discussed case.During a press briefing at the district...
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (AFP): From New York to San Francisco, millions of Americans are expected to hit the streets to voice their anger over President Donald Trump's policies at nationwide "No Kings" protests.The last day of rallies by the "No...
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is going to host 'Climate Week 2025' from October 18 to 21 in the city, aiming to transform global and national climate ambitions into fair and inclusive action, reports BSS.The event is being hosted...
Rangpur, Oct 16 (UNB): Northern Bangladesh witnessed a wave of torch rallies on Thursday evening as thousands gathered in five districts of Rangpur division demanding immediate implementation of the long-awaited Teesta River Master Plan.The torchlight demonstrations were organised under the...
SUNAMGANJ, Oct 17 (BSS) : A mobile-court operation was conducted on Thursday in Tahirpur upazila of the district against illegal extraction of stone along the Jadukata River.The operation focused specifically on the ferry terminal area near Laurergarh and Tahirpur aiming...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has recorded the highest-ever revenue collection in the first quarter of any fiscal year by collecting Tk 908.25 billion (90,825 crore) during July-September of FY2025-26.According to official data, the amount marks a significant 20.21-percent...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
The fifth clause of the July Charter was amended at the last momemnt to accommodate the demand of 'July Fighters' for recognition and guaranteeing future protection. Prof Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, said Friday in a news...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
A preemptive protest fronting the banner of 'July Fighters' and preventive security action turned Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue and the adjacent parliament area into a confrontation zone Friday before the signing of the July National Charter.Witnesses said the violence erupted...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
Commercial banks' foreign-exchange (forex) holdings plummeted to $3.94 billion in September, mainly due to the central bank's growing US dollar-buying interventions, according to officials and money-market experts.The Bangladesh Bank (BB), the country's central bank, as part of its market intervention...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
Financial Institutions Division (FID) finally seeks Home Ministry's intervention for executing arrest warrants in 1,025 long-pending loan-default cases that have trapped huge sums of money, sources say. The warrants for arrest of the 'wilful defaulters' have been issued by Money...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
The long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election has produced a clear verdict, with candidates from different alliances securing key positions in a peaceful and festive environment.Mostakur Rahman Zahid, president of the RU unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir, has...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inquired about the status of the proposed MRT line-5 (south) as the project has faced a setback in the middle of the approval process, officials say.On Friday, they said the Manila-based lender had informed...
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN WITH NAZMUS SAKIB | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
Head of interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus and major political parties' leaders Friday signed on the July National Charter 2025 stipulating institutional reforms for rebuilding Bangladesh in spirit of the uprising that toppled the past 'fascist' regime."We're now newborns-it marks...
Euro area government bond yields edged higher on Friday, pulling back from multi-month lows, as Wall Street futures trimmed losses after US President Donald Trump confirmed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was still on, reports Reuters.Earlier in the...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
A major furniture fair in the capital drew a huge crowd on Friday as visitors flocked to the venue to check out the latest trends offered under one roof. With the theme "My country, my hope - let's decorate homes...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
Index Agro Industries Ltd, a manufacturer of poultry, fish and cattle feed, has recommended a 12 per cent cash and 5 per cent stock dividend for FY25.The announcement came following a board meeting held on Thursday.The company reported a profit...
Global equity funds attracted inflows for a fourth straight week through October 15, as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates at its meeting later this month, reports...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
The benchmark equity index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed the biggest weekly fall in more than a year amid widespread sell-offs, as investors grew jittery over political and economic uncertainty.The DSEX, the prime index of DSE, slid nearly...
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (AFP) : Brazil's top diplomat appealed Thursday for the United States to reverse punitive tariffs but both sides spoke of a positive meeting after months of tension. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met in Washington with Secretary...
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct 17 (AFP) : The European Union on Thursday arrived at an agreement for a programme boosting its defence industry, with an initial 1.5 billion euros ($1.8 billion) to ramp up production and supply chains, the Council of...
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (UNB) : Russia, China, Iran and North Korea have sharply increased their use of artificial intelligence to deceive people online and mount cyberattacks against the United States, according to new research from Microsoft.This July, the company identified...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 17: Construction of the Bay Terminal at Chittagong Port is set to begin this year, with the authority calling it the future gateway of Bangladesh's maritime trade.Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) officials said the long-awaited mega project would be...
SATKHIRA, Oct 17 (BSS): In a major policy shift poised to energize cross-border trade, the Bhomra land port in Satkhira has been officially elevated to the status of a "Customs House".The Finance Ministry confirmed the long-anticipated upgrade through a circular...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) on Friday inaugurated the Innovatech 2.0 to offer digital solutions for farmers in Bangladesh.The organisations presented the 16 startups selected by the programme Innovatech 2.0...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Friday, snapping a two-week rally, as weaker crude oil prices pressured the market.The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 6...
Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain spoke at the seminar on 'Advances in Nuclear Medicine in Bangladesh: A Journey of More than Four Decades' held at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission head office in the city on Thursday. BAEC...
Gold notched a new high above $4,300 an ounce on Friday and was poised for its best week in over 17 years, as signs of weakness in US regional banks, global trade frictions, and firming rate-cut bets drove investors to...
India has halved its Russian oil imports, Reuters reported, citing a White House official, though Indian sources denied any immediate cut as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration presses New Delhi to scale back purchases.The White House told Reuters on Thursday...
DHAKA, Oct 16 (BSS): The Iraqi government has expressed keen interest in recruiting workers from Bangladesh.The matter was discussed during a recent joint committee meeting between Bangladesh and Iraq, held at the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment here...
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