A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed former law minister Anisul Huq and former information minister Hasanul Haque Inu arrested in a case filed over the killing of a youth during the July-August Mass Uprising in the capital's Mohakhali area, reports...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the interim government is on the right track over the national election, reports UNB."We had detailed talks on accelerating the election process. The Chief Adviser (CA) reiterated his commitment to...
After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series, Bangladesh have vowed to make it 3-0 against Pakistan to take sweet revenge for their ignominious whitewash during the Pakistan tour last May, reports BSS.In a bid to materialise...
This year's Asia Cup is one of the major points of discussion at the meeting. The eight-team tournament is scheduled for September in the UAE, although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) holds the hosting rights. There...
Takaful Islami Insurance Board Meeting heldThe 144th meeting of the Board of Directors of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held on Tuesday in the city with Chairman of the Company Tahmina Afroz in the chair. Chief Executive Officer Abul Kalam...
The government has brought changes to a key position in the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), appointing Group Captain Md. Monirul Islam as the new Director of Flight Safety and Regulations, reports BSS.A notification issued by the Ministry of...
The Half Yearly Conference-2025 Rupali Insurance Company LimitedThe Half Yearly Conference-2025 of Rupali Insurance Company Limited was held recently at Imperial Convention Center, 68/B, DIT Road, Malibagh Chowdhury Para, Dhaka-1219. The Chairman of Rupali Insurance Company Limited Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan,...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has expanded the list of goods eligible for transfer, unstuffing, and delivery through privately operated Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and off-docks approved by Chattogram Customs House, reports UNB.The revenue collecting authority took the decision...
A Tripartite Strategic Business Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed among Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC (EXIM Bank), Bank of Huzhou Co. Ltd. (China), and May International Trade Services Ltd. to foster collaboration in cross-border financing and multilateral financial cooperation,...
The government on Wednesday approved several major procurement proposals involving the import of fertilisers, LNG cargoes, wheat, and lentils worth Tk 28.10 billion to meet the country's growing domestic demands, reports UNB.It approved separate proposals for procuring some 140000 tonnes...
Rupali Bank PLC Managing Director Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam attends a doa session held at the bank's head office in the city on Tuesday seeking eternal peace for the departed souls and the quick recovery of those injured in the...
Janata Bank workshop on 'Islamic Banking Operation'Janata Bank Staff College, Dhaka, organised a five-day workshop on 'Islamic Banking Operation' recently. Managing Director of Janata Bank PLC Md Mazibur Rahman inaugurated the workshop. Some 25 executives and officers of the bank...
The state-owned financial institution Infrastructure Development Company (IDCOL) has paid a substantial dividend of Tk. 500 million (50 crore) to the government on Wednesday from its profits in the fiscal year 2024, says a press release. The dividend cheque was...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Modhumoti Bank PLC plans to expand its network further by providing technology-driven banking services largely for people living in the remote areas, said its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md. Shafiul Azam. In an exclusive interview with The Financial...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Six days after the resignation of Obayed Ullah-Al Masud, Professor Dr M Zubaidur Rahman has been elected chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. He was elected chairman of the country's largest unconventional commercial bank at a board meeting of the...
FE Report National Bank disclosed a loss of Tk 7.63 billion for the April -June quarter this year, 4.65-time greater compared to the loss incurred in the same period last year. The financial result is not surprising given the hefty...
Prime Bank Investment (PBIL), the dedicated investment banking arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has earned three prestigious accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025. The awards are: Corporate & Investment Bank of...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh secured a 20 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 967 million in the April-June quarter this year, driven by higher sales amid growing customer confidence.The multinational cement manufacturer's earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 0.83...
FE Report | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Regent Textile Mills has been ordered to withdraw its investments in its associate company Legacy Fashion in 30 days from Tuesday. The company's five directors, including the managing director, will be fined Tk 200 million each for failure to comply...
Masuka Begum (Nipu), a teacher at Milestone School and College who died from severe burn injuries following Monday's aircraft crash in Dhaka's Uttara, was laid to rest in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria, on Tuesday in accordance with her last wish, reports UNB....
NAOGAON, July 23 (UNB): A quiet morning in Porsha upazila of Naogaon turned tragic when a middle-aged couple was found dead in their home on Wednesday.Police suspect a heartbreaking case of murder-suicide, with the husband believed to have taken his...
RAJSHAHI, July 23 (BSS): In addition to traditional varieties like Gopalbhog, Langra, Himsagar, and Fazly, exotic varieties such as the "Catimon" (a Thai variety) are gaining attention due to their ability to produce mangoes year-round in the region, particularly in...
BOGURA, July 23 (BSS): A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to life term imprisonment in a murder case at Shibganj upazila of the district two decades ago.Additional District and Sessions Judge Raju Ahmed delivered the verdict on Wednesday...
OUR CORRESPONDENTBENAPOLE, July 23: The nearly 10-kilometre-long Purnapara Road in Jashore's Chowgacha upazila has become impassable due to years of neglect and for want of repair.Of this, a 7-kilometre stretch is in extremely bad condition, with worn-out bitumen, broken pavement,...
A Correspondent | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Rajshahi, July 23: Rajshahi University (RU) administration has taken an initiative to launch an archaeology department, which is meant to facilitate research and higher education on the rich history, archaeology, and cultural heritages of the Varendra region.The Varendra...
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Reuters) -Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session, supported by short-covering and gains in Dalian palm olein as well as Chicago soyoil.The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery...
BADC to import TSP, DAP from MalaysiaBangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC) under the Ministry of Agriculture signed a contract recently to import both Tri-Super Phosphate (TSP) and Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers from Malaysia.Md Ruhul Amin Khan, chairman (Grade-1) of BADC...
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as a U.S.-Japan trade agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump lifted investor risk appetite, while a firmer dollar and higher Treasury yields added further pressure, reports Reuters.Spot gold was down 0.1% at $3,428.69...
This July Summerfields Restaurant presents the SAARC Food Fest, a special at event celebrating the signature dishes of eight SAARC countries -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, says a statement. From 20th to 31st July,...
LONDON, July 23 (Reuters): Oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors assessed trade developments including a U.S. tariff deal with Japan ahead of a U.S. stocks data announcement.Brent crude futures were down 50 cents, or...
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