Editors' Council new exec body holds first meeting

First meeting of the newly-elected executive committee of the Editors' Council was held on Tuesday last (December 02), the apex platform of the editors in media outlets informed through a press release.New Age Editor Nurul Kabir officially took the responsibility...

DU regular classes to resume Dec 28

The Dhaka University (DU) has decided to reopen its residential halls and resume regular in-person classes from 28 December, following a technical assessment conducted after the recent earthquakes. To minimise the academic gap during the emergency closure, ongoing online classes...

Teachers launch 'full' shutdown, schools closed across country

Assistant teachers of government primary schools announced that they launched a complete shutdown across the country on Wednesday until further notice to realise their three-point demand.As part of the move, they have padlocked numerous schools, hampering ongoing annual examinations.They also...

Students of 7 colleges block city road seeking univ ordinance

Students of seven government colleges in Dhaka blocked a major road in the capital on Wednesday, urging the government to issue the final ordinance for the proposed Dhaka Central University.The agitation began around 2:20pm when students put up a barricade...

Tetulia continues to witness lowest temperature

Tetulia continued to record the lowest temperature of the day at 11.1 degrees Celsius today, while the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast generally dry weather with temporarily partly cloudy skies over most parts of the country during the next...

Writ seeks stay on next national election activities

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking a stay on all further proceedings related to holding the upcoming 13th national election.The petition was lodged on Wednesday by Md Earul Islam, secretary general of Bangladesh Congress,...

CPA calls for appointing admin to curb infighting

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 03: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has requested the Ministry of Shipping to appoint an administrator to run the Bangladesh Ship Handling and Berth Operators Association, citing escalating infighting that is disrupting cargo handling at the outer anchorage.The...

ACC pushes back at criticism over Tulip conviction

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday issued a detailed response to concerns raised over the trial and sentencing of Tulip Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana and niece of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, insisting that her conviction was based on...

Sk Bashir slams traders for raising prices at whim

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday came down heavily on traders for raising edible oil prices without having prior approval from the government.He also warned the traders concerned of taking action upon their failure to justify the price hike."…the...

New MPPA framework set to transform renewables

Experts and sector insiders at a discussion on Wednesday said the imminent Merchant Power Purchase Agreement (MPPA) framework would transform how industries in Bangladesh procure renewable energy.The possible transition of the renewable energy sector would also help Bangladesh prepare for...

Govt set to slash mobile phone import duty to curb illegal mkt

The government has initiated a major move to cut import duty on mobile handsets, aiming to lower consumer prices and curb the influx of illegal, cloned and refurbished devices.The decision came from a high-level coordination meeting held on Monday at...

Play historic role in nat’l elections, referendum

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on members of the armed forces to play a "historic" role in the national election and referendum scheduled for February, reports bdnews24.com.He also praised the forces' contribution to national security, progress, nation-building, and their...

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UK medical specialists in Khaleda's care

A four-member expert medical team from the UK arrived in Dhaka Wednesday and soon joined in the treatment of ex-premier and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital, alongside other foreign and local physicians.Led by Dr Richard Beale, the doctors...

Bangladesh gets deep into hard-term debts

Bangladesh is increasingly getting into hard-term-debt burden by taking volumes of non-concessional loans particularly for bankrolling some mega-and major projects, officials say and warn of forex risks.In the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, the country had...

FoC limit removal to hit local value addition

Leading textile mill owners and garment accessories manufacturers have strongly opposed the government's reported plan to remove the existing Free of Cost (FoC) import ceiling as part of amending the Import Policy Order 2021-2024, warning that such a move will...

Falling Indian Rupee may prove mixed blessing for BD

A deep depreciation of the Indian rupee or INR may offer short-term relief for Bangladeshi importers but could pose disadvantage to exporters, particularly apparel sector where India is emerging as a strong competitor.Economists see the INR slide as a "double-edged...

CA at hospital, inquires about Khaleda's health

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday evening visited Evercare Hospital to inquire about the health of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, thrice-serving former Prime Minister and wife of a former President.Upon his arrival at the hospital, he was received...

A slew of 7,379 BD products getting free market access

Bangladesh's maiden bilateral free-trade agreement is being signed this month with Japan that will accord 7,379 Bangladeshi products duty-free quota-free (DFQF) market access to world's third-largest economy immediate after the deal-making, officials say.The deal, coming under the umbrella of Economic...

Hugo Boss stock slides as fashion brand warns on sales, profit

BERLIN, Dec 3 (Reuters): Hugo Boss shares dropped 11 per cent on Wednesday after it warned that its sales and profit would fall next year, as the struggling German fashion brand embarks on a strategic reset.Days after its top shareholder...

The AI frenzy is driving a memory chip supply crisis

An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components that allow devices to store data, reports Reuters. Japanese electronics stores have...

ICB HOLDS DOA AND MILAD MAHFIL FOR QUICK RECOVERY OF KHALEDA ZIA

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) held a doa and milad mahfil at its head office in Dhaka on Wednesday, praying for quick recovery, long life and well-being of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. ICB Chairman...

Global Sourcing Expo ends

The three-day Global Sourcing Expo-2025 Dhaka, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, concluded at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (Big Wave) in Purbachal on Wednesday.Mohammad Hassan Arif, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), presided over...

Shahjalal Islami Bank provides financial AIDES for blood cancer patient

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has provided financial assistance of Tk 500,000 for Md. Shahin Mollah, a resident of Shuktail Village, Gopalganj, on Tuesday to support the treatment for his blood cancer. Deputy...

Mohibul buys Vision blender, wins flat

Vision Emporium, the electronics retail chain under the leading business conglomerate RFL, has announced the winner of its flagship campaign, 'Dream Home' Offer Season-2. Mohibul Islam from Bogura has won the first flat in the campaign.The key to the flat...

Berger Paints launches 'Colour Carnival'

Berger Paints Bangladesh officially inaugurated this year's 'Colour Carnival' campaign at the Berger Experience Zone, Bashundhara, on Tuesday. Senior officials, partners, representatives, and invited guests were present at the event, marking the beginning of Berger's signature month-long celebration for consumers...

EU delegation lauds ACI Agrolink's shrimp processing standards

Delegates from eight EU and Asian countries visited the ACI Shrimp Genetics Nursery and the ACI Agrolink Shrimp Processing Factory recently as part of a regional workshop organised under the European Union's (EU) 'Better Training for Safer Food' (BTSF) programme.They...

BTRC conducts public hearing via Convay

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has for the first time conducted its national public hearing entirely through Convay, a locally developed video-conferencing platform, marking a new milestone for domestic technology adoption in key government processes.The sixth annual hearing, streamed...

PUBALI BANK HONOURED as "BEST ISLAMIC BANKING WINDOW IN BANGLADESH"

Pubali Bank has been recognised with the award of "Best Islamic Banking Window in Bangladesh 2025" given by Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA). This honour reflects Pubali Bank's continued progress in Islamic banking services. Organised by internationally accredited Cambridge IFA-UK,...

MTB SECURITIES ACHIEVES FIX CERTIFICATION FROM DSE

MTB Securities has recently been awarded the financial information exchange (FIX) certification by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). This achievement has enabled the company to launch its own hosted order management system (OMS), marking a significant milestone that will improve...