July Uprising began journey towards just, inclusive state: Bashir

Commerce and Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Saturday said the historic July Uprising marked the beginning of Bangladesh's journey towards building a just, non-discriminatory and inclusive state, where the people remain at the centre of governance,...

Four die in shootout between UPDF, JSS in Khagrachhari

At least four members of the United People's Democratic Front's armed wing have reportedly been killed in a shootout with Chattogram's Jana Samhati Samiti forces in remote Naraichhari of Khagrachhari's Dighinala Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.The gunfire exchange took place around 8:30pm...

Chinese medical team offers full support in treating injured

Chinese medical team from Wuhan Third Hospital, currently visiting Bangladesh, continued their work at the Bangladesh Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, reports UNB. The Chinese side stressed that they are willing to do whatever they can to support and...

‘India pushing in both Bangladeshis, Rohingyas’

NARAYANGANJ, Jul 26 (UNB): Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday accused India of forcibly pushing around 1,500 Bangladeshis across the border over the past month, while also attempting to push in Rohingyas."The number of push-ins...

Deaths of three more push dengue toll to 73

Dengue claimed three more lives in 24 hours until Saturday 8.00am, bringing the year's total death toll to 73. Meanwhile, 331 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period, raising the cumulative number of...

Human rights should develop into a culture, says Asif Nazrul

Professor Dr Asif Nazrul, law adviser of the interim government, has said that human rights need to be deeply ingrained and accepted as a regular culture, not to be seen just as a legal matter. "We can't ensure human rights...

The newly-built road connecting Kalshi crossing with Lalmatia point has become

The newly-built road connecting Kalshi crossing with Lalmatia point has become an unauthorised stand for trucks and covered vans of varying sizes. The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) prefers to be an onlooker. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

ICCB urges strategic reforms as global, local headwinds threaten economy

As the world braces for a turbulent 2025 shaped by geopolitical unrest, climate threats, and economic uncertainty, Bangladesh must act fast to shield its economy from deepening headwinds. This was the core message from the 30th Annual Council of the...

Heidelberg Materials' Q2 profit drops 5.26pc

Heidelberg Materials reported a 5.26 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 26.52 million for the April-June quarter this year due to what the company claims is lower sales and reduced profit margins.The earnings per share stood at Tk...

BSC to procure three more ships

CHATTOGRAM, July 26 (BSS) : Shipping Advisor Brigadier General (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain has said the government has decided to procure three new ocean going vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC)."The government is taking this step to boost income...

BTRC to limit SIM ownership to 10 per user from August

In a bid to crack down on rising SIM-related fraud and criminal misuse, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will enforce a new cap limiting individuals to a maximum of 10 mobile SIM cards, effective from August 15, 2025. The...

Man stabbed to death in city

A man has been stabbed to death in an attack in front of the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard in Dhaka's Mohammadpur, reports bdnews24.com.The victim was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at 3pm on Saturday, where the doctor-on-duty declared him dead,...

First int’l conference on July uprising at DU today

To commemorate first anniversary of July Mass uprising, First International Conference (ICJR-I) will be held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate building in Dhaka University today (Sunday).The conference, titled "The Legacy of July Revolution 2024: Rebuilding Bangladesh”, is aimed to...

Lack of joint efforts by govt, banks blamed

A lack of concerted efforts from both the government and banks continues to pose obstacles to combating under-invoicing and over-invoicing in imports and exports in Bangladesh, said chief of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abdur Rahman Khan on Saturday. It...

Aiyan Khan, a fourth grader at Milestone School and College, flashes a V-sign as he returns home with his

Aiyan Khan, a fourth grader at Milestone School and College, flashes a V-sign as he returns home with his grandmother on Saturday after receiving treatment for burns for six days at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in...

Local textile millers rue production disruptions

Raw-material imports, including yarn and fabrics, especially knit fabrics, surged significantly in the last fiscal year as domestic supplies declined for adversities.Exporters attribute the switch -- pushed by buyers' urgency for time factor -- to high cost of local ones,...

Large manufacturing sector grows 7.8pc in May, but textiles slump

Country's large manufacturing sector posted a healthy year-on-year growth of 7.8 per cent in May 2025, reflecting signs of recovery and momentum across most industrial segments, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The rebound...

Tk 7.61 billion project set for Ecnec nod today

The government is set to construct 804 flats for the families of the July-August uprising martyrs, with the Tk 7.61 billion project expected to be approved at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today.Chief...

Uttara jet crash toll hits 35 as two more die

Two more people including a child died on Saturday from burn injuries sustained in the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Diabari of Uttara area in the capital.They succumbed to their injuries within a span of two...

IMF estimates $35b needed to restore BD's banking sector: Finance Adviser

There is hardly any well-functioning financial institution left in Bangladesh, as four-fifths of bank funds have already been siphoned off, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said, citing an estimate by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that up to US$35...

Apparel exporters feel pricing pressure from European buyers

Bangladeshi apparel exporters are getting under fresh pricing pressure from European buyers under shadows of a predeclared steep US tariff hike as they increasingly shift focus to the European Union in quest of new orders to fill production gaps, industry-insiders...

BD eyes short-term LNG deal with Saudi's Aramco

Bangladesh is currently in talks with Saudi oil giant Aramco to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) under a short-term contract as part of its strategy to stabilise domestic gas supply and reduce reliance on the volatile spot market.Petrobangla Chairman Md...

Brazil looks to sign trade deal with Bangladesh

Brazil, the largest economy in South America, has shown interest in signing a trade agreement with Bangladesh to further boost economic relations between the two countries, reports UNB.If things go well, the agreement is likely to be signed at the...

Delta Life Insurance holds 39th AGM

The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd was held virtually on Saturday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder presided over the AGM. Independent Director Barrister Fida M Kamal, Members of the Board...

PRAN-RFL selects 40 students as campus ambassadors

PRAN-RFL, a leading business conglomerate, selected a total of 40 students from different universities across the country as NextGen Campus Ambassadors.Kamruzzaman Kamal, Director-Marketing of PRAN-RFL Group, handed over the contracts to the campus ambassadors at a ceremony held at the...

High prices stifle gold demand in Asian hubs

Physical gold demand in key Asian hubs was subdued this week, as rising prices dampened sentiment, prompting dealers in top consumer China and India to offer steep discounts to attract buyers, reports Reuters.Indian dealers offered discounts of up to $15...

Students issue 24-hour ultimatum

The Detective Branch (DB) of police took two more coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah into their custody on July 27 last year while the protesters issued a 24-hour ultimatum with three-point demands, reports BSS.DB...

Can't run country with hired people, says Fakhrul

Stating that a democratic system established through a national election is essential for reforms, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said it is not possible to run the country by hiring a few people from home and...

Attempts underway to run country under old system: Nahid

MOULVIBAZAR, July 26 (BSS): National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said despite July Uprising was aspired for a new Bangladesh but attempts are underway to run the country under the outdated systems. "The youth will not let...

Govt to hold fair polls with cooperation of all: Jahangir

Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) on Saturday said the government will be able to hold the next election in a peaceful and good manner with the help of all concerned, reports BSS."We will be able to...