WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters): The head of a US airline trade group urged an end to the 15-day government shutdown, citing concerns about rising pressure faced by air traffic controllers working without pay."It's got to stop like now, because every...
TOKYO, Oct 16 (AFP): Group of Seven nations should unite in responding to China's rare-earth export curbs, Japan's finance minister said Thursday."Japan is deeply concerned about the extensive export restrictions on rare earths announced by China last week, and the...
US grain trader and processor Bunge on Wednesday lowered its 2025 earnings forecast following its merger with Viterra, and said it is overhauling segment and volume reporting to align with its integrated operations, reports Reuters.Shares of the company, however, rose...
Gold hit a record high for the fourth straight session on Thursday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal on brewing US-China trade tensions and the US government shutdown, with bets on interest rate cuts fueling the momentum, reports Reuters.Spot...
BEIJING, Oct 16 (AFP): Rare earths are minerals used to make magnets crucial to the auto, electronic and defence industries, as well as in renewable energy.The US Treasury Secretary slammed export curbs imposed by Beijing last week on technologies used...
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) held a discussion on the occasion of its 64th founding anniversary at the Seminar Hall of Krishi Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday, with the participation of all officers and employees. BADC Chairman (Grade-1) Md. Ruhul...
LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters): Oil prices were stable on Thursday as traders prepared for a potential halt to India's Russian oil imports, which could reshape flows and boost demand for supplies from elsewhere.US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra...
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has officially resumed its financing support for Solar Irrigation Pumps (SIPs) with a renewed strategy and structure, marking a significant step toward decarbonising Bangladesh's agricultural sector. To commemorate this milestone, IDCOL hosted a signing ceremony...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Reducing methane emission from agriculture will depend on how effectively scientific insights are translated into everyday farming practice, supported by strong institutions, clear guidance, and farmer-driven delivery systems, observed speakers at a workshop on Wednesday.The International Fund for Agricultural Development...
LAGOS, Oct 16 (AFP): Gunmen have killed at least 14 people in separate attacks on two villages in central Nigeria's Plateau state, a Red Cross official told AFP on Wednesday.The state and the wider central Nigeria region has for years...
JAKARTA, Oct 16 (AFP): A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the eastern Indonesian province of Papua on Thursday, the US Geological Surveysaid, but there was no tsunami warning and no immediate reports of damage.The epicentre of the quake, which struck around...
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (AFP): US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the South American country.Trump's comments triggered outrage from leftist...
ANTANANARIVO, Oct 16 (Reuters) -Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country's membership following a coup to...
LONDON, Oct 16 (BBC): Some argue advances in perovskite solar cells mean we are on the brink of the next solar energy revolution. But it all depends on how they hold up in the real world.Inside a lab on the...
SEOUL, Oct 16 (AFP): US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in South Korea on October 29 for the upcoming APEC summit, South Korea's presidential office said Thursday.The US president is expected to be "arriving on the 29th", an...
JERUSALEM, Oct 16 (AP/AFP): Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the...
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (AFP): Pakistan's prime minister said on Thursday "the ball was in the Afghan Taliban's court" for a permanent ceasefire, a day after a 48-hour truce was called in the wake of deadly cross-border clashes."If in 48 hours...
The recent outbreak of diarrhoea in Joypurhat has taken a serious turn. In just eight days, more than 500 people have been admitted to hospitals, with patients lying in wards, corridors, and even on the floor. This distressing situation, where...
As a riverine country, Bangladesh relies heavily on its waterways for transportation. In many cases, passengers find travelling by launch more comfortable than by bus or train. However, this sense of comfort vanishes into thin air when passengers face a...
Shiabur Rahman | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Glass-fronted buildings have nowadays become the new norm in cities in Bangladesh. Almost all corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, hospitals, and shopping malls in all big cities, particularly Dhaka, have adopted this new architectural style, as it represents progress and sophistication....
Nilratan Halder | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Observance of the World Standards Day or International Standards Day on October 14 in this country has become routine but its confinement to the official circle and some private agencies has little helped create the mass awareness and spread the...
While Bangladesh has long focused on removing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in other countries to facilitate its exports, it now finds itself facing similar demands from the European Union (EU) -- its largest trading partner. The EU has formally asked Dhaka...
Matiur Rahman | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
As the world marks World Mental Health Day 2025, the conversation has turned to an urgent question: who receives care when disaster strikes? This year's theme - "Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies" - underscores a sobering...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-10-16 12:00:00
Two major shipping lines which announced Port Cost Recovery (PCR) Surcharge and Emergency Cost Recovery Surcharge to and from Chittagong have backtracked on realising those following the port authority's tough stand, officials say.They announced the surcharges to adjust the rise...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-10-16 12:00:00
On an avowed purpose of facilitating production and protecting jobs in beleaguered Nassa Group, the defaulter kingpin's loan worth nearly Tk 40 billion out of its accumulated debts is set to be rescheduled.One of the giant apparel makers in Bangladesh,...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2025-10-16 12:00:00
To state the obvious, an economy at any point of time has three states of being in terms of its gross domestic product (GDP): moving forward, regressing backward and standing still. As is well known, the first is designated as...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-10-16 12:00:00
Financial Express (FE): You have been a firm believer in regional cooperation in South Asia for a long time. Despite the growing geopolitical tension and rivalry in the region, do you still think that there is a possibility of enhancing...
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has moved to file a case against former lawmaker Mahi B Chowdhury over allegations of amassing illegal wealth worth approximately Tk 206.9 million and money laundering, reports BSS.The commission has already appointed Deputy Director of...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has set December 8 for submitting probe report in a case filed for committing crimes against humanity committed during July Mass Uprising against 45, including Obaidul Quader, Anisul Huq and Shahjahan Khan, report agencies.The three-member...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-16 00:00:00
The top officials of the Election Commission (EC) have met with the members of an Australia delegation.They discussed tackling misinformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on social media ahead of the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.Both the sides...
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