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CID identifies five thru DNA tests, 12 die in hospital so far, toll at 33

FE REPORT | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday identified five bodies of individuals who died in the Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara area through DNA tests.The deceased have been identified as...

Ex-CJ Khairul held, sent to jail in murder case

FE REPORT | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, widely blamed for tampering with the verdict that abolished the election-time caretaker-government system, was held Thursday and sent to jail in a murder case. In an instant reaction, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that had...

Ctg port tariffs poised for steep rise

SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh's external trade is set to get costlier as the government Thursday approved a proposal for increasing tariffs on both goods and vessels at Chittagong seaport, in some cases up to 10 times or above, officials said. The ministry of...

High-stakes virtual meet on July 29

FE REPORT | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

A US-Bangladesh crucial virtual meeting is set for July 29 amid an eager wait of businesses for pullback of 35-percent additional tariff hanging over select Bangladeshi exports-barely three days before its prescheduled effect.Commerce Adviser of the interim government Sk Bashir...

Premier Bank signs tripartite deal with Bank of Huzhou

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Premier Bank signs tripartite deal with Bank of HuzhouA tripartite Strategic Business Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed among The Premier Bank PLC, Bank of Huzhou Co., Ltd. (China), and May International Trade Services Ltd. to enhance cross-border financing and multilateral...

BRAC Bank leads on climate transparency with full carbon emission disclosure

2025-07-25 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has emerged as one of the first institutions in Bangladesh to publicly disclose 100% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering the full spectrum from internal operations to emissions generated through its financing activities, says a press statement....

Govt eyes import of 3 spot LNG cargoes

2025-07-25 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe government is planning to import three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market in late August and September to meet the growing domestic demand.State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated a tender to purchase...

Myanmar junta claims recapture of gold mining hub

2025-07-25 00:00:00

YANGON, July 24 (AFP): Myanmar's junta claimed on Thursday to have ousted anti-coup rebels from a gold mining hub after a year-long battle, its second declared recapture of a key town in a week.A civil war has consumed Myanmar since...

BB buys $10 million through auction to boost taka

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank has purchased another US $10 million from commercial banks through an auction to boost dollar exchange rate against taka, reports UNB.On July 23, the central bank made this strategic move aimed to signal an upward trend for the...

Ministry moves to enforce Hong Kong Convention in ship recycling

2025-07-25 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe Ministry of Industries has asked Bangladesh Ship Recycling Board (BSRB) to take necessary measures to issue DASR in favour of compliant yards for operating their ship recycling activities in line with the Hong Kong Convention.To this effect, the...

Rain likely today ==-----

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain accompanied by gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). Mild heat wave may...

Mushayela Karim chairman of Inner Wheel District 345

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Mushayela Karim has been elected as the District Chairman of non-profit women's organisation Inner Wheel District 345 for the 2025-2026 term, effective from July 1, according to a press statement. Other members of the new executive committee are Vice Chairman...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus along with other advisers stood in solemn silence for one minute

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus along with other advisers stood in solemn silence for one minute during the council of advisers' meeting at the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) in the capital on Thursday to pay homage to the people killed...

One dengue patient dies, 280 hospitalised

2025-07-25 00:00:00

FE REPORTOne dengue patient has died and 280 others have been hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till Wednesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Of the new cases, 66 were reported in Barishal Division...

Govt issues ordinance defining misconduct, penalties for public servants

2025-07-25 00:00:00

The government has issued the Public Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, identifying several actions as misconduct for public servants, including disobeying lawful orders from superiors, ignoring official directives without valid reasons, and obstructing or inciting others to obstruct their implementation,...

Chinmoy Das denied bail in five cases

2025-07-25 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, July 24 (UNB): A Chattogram court on Thursday denied the bail petition of Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote and a former ISKCON leader in five cases including a sedition case. Chattogram Metropolitan and Session...

Khaleda undergoes urgent medical tests

2025-07-25 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia underwent health checkups at Evercare Hospital in the capital early Thursday, reports UNB.She went to the hospital from her Gulshan residence at around 01:48 am for some urgent medical tests as per the advice of her...

AL reorganising over Milestone tragedy: NCP

2025-07-25 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, July 24 (UNB): The Awami League (AL) is reorganising itself by capitalising on the recent Milestone incident, said Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the southern region of National Citizen Party (NCP)."We had thought fascism had collapsed. But what we...

A Dhaka court sent four individuals to jail on Thursday in a case filed over vandalism, causing damage to

2025-07-25 00:00:00

A Dhaka court sent four individuals to jail on Thursday in a case filed over vandalism, causing damage to government property and attempting to murder law-enforcers at the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on July 22. The four accused -...

Thai jet bombs Cambodian targets: 12 killed

2025-07-25 00:00:00

BANGKOK, July 24 (Reuters): A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia, both sides said, as weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes on Thursday that have killed at least 12 people, including 11 civilians.Of the...

Wildfire in Turkey kills 10, hurts 14

2025-07-25 00:00:00

ANKARA, July 24 (Reuters): Ten firefighters were killed and 14 were injured as they battled to contain a wildfire in Turkey's central Eskisehir province, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said on Wednesday.Firefighters and rescue teams have been battling since...

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks

2025-07-25 00:00:00

MOSCOW, July 24 (BBC): Drone strikes by both Moscow and Kyiv killed two in Russia and three in Ukraine, hours after a brief third round of ceasefire talks concluded in Istanbul.Three people were found dead in the rubble of a...

Linde's profit grows 6pc in Q2

FE REPORT | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Linde secured a 6 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 107 million in the second quarter through June this year even after lower sales.Its revenue dropped 3.24 per cent year-on-year to Tk 537 million in the quarter to...

BANK ASIA SIGNS MOU WITH APOLLO IMPERIAL HOSPITALS

2025-07-25 00:00:00

BANK ASIA SIGNS MOU WITH APOLLO IMPERIAL HOSPITALSBank Asia PLC has signed an MoU with Apollo Imperial Hospitals Chattogram to offer exclusive healthcare privileges for its cardholders. Under this collaboration, all Bank Asia credit cardholders can now enjoy up to...

PRIME BANK PARTNERS WITH HATIL FOR DIGITAL CASH SERVICES

2025-07-25 00:00:00

PRIME BANK PARTNERS WITH HATIL FOR DIGITAL CASH SERVICESPrime Bank and HATIL Complex Limited recently signed an agreement to provide HATIL seamless payroll banking and comprehensive digital cash management services. HATIL employees will enjoy exclusive privileges through Prime Bank's highly...

MTB named best commercial bank in Bangladesh

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) has been named Best Commercial Bank Bangladesh 2025 by the US-based Global Excellence Chronicle Magazine Awards.Over the years, MTB has championed responsible banking, prioritising sustainable growth, financial inclusion and strong corporate governance, according to a press...

Pubali Bank inaugurates New Market Islamic Banking Branch, Bogra

2025-07-25 00:00:00

Pubali Bank inaugurates New Market Islamic Banking Branch, BograWith the commitment to provide modern Islamic banking services, Pubali Bank recently inaugurated New Market Islamic Banking Branch, Bogra. Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO, was present as chief guest. Mohammad Esha,...

Orange sukuk, gender bonds mulled to support women-led MSMEs

2025-07-25 00:00:00

FE ReportBangladesh is preparing to make a major stride toward inclusive and sustainable development through the introduction of orange sukuk.Orange sukuk is an innovative Shariah-compliant financial instrument that integrates gender equality, environmental protection, and social inclusion into capital markets.It has...

Singer reports back-to-back loss for Q2, promising rebound by year end

FE REPORT | 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Singer Bangladesh has reported a loss of Tk 310 million for the second quarter through June this year despite higher sales due to a significant increase in finance costs.The multinational electronic and home appliance manufacturer, however, said the loans it...

Faridpur road crash kills three

2025-07-25 00:00:00

FARIDPUR, July 24 (UNB): Three passengers were killed and at least 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses in the Karimpur area on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Faridpur district on Thursday morning.Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Maruf...