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...
LONDON, July 23 (BBC): The son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash has told the BBC "other remains" were found in her casket after her body was returned to the UK.Miten Patel, whose father also died...
DAMASCUS, July 23 (AFP): Syria said on Tuesday that it had launched investigations into reported extrajudicial killings in the country's Druze heartland, promising to punish perpetrators including any government-affiliated personnel after a week of sectarian bloodshed.The violence, which began on...
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied on Wednesday he had decided to quit after a source and media reports said he planned to announce his resignation to take responsibility for a bruising upper house election defeat.Asked...
GAZA, July 23 (AFP): Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed 17 people in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israel's military said it was pressing on with its operations against Hamas militants.Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that...
Mushfiqur Rahman | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Price of Hilsha (Ilish) fish, the national fish of Bangladesh continues to soar in the local markets. A 800 gm to 1.0 kg size hilsha fish was sold at a price varying from Taka 2,500-2,800 in Dhaka fish market on...
Taskin Shakib and Humaira Haque | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
As Bangladesh grapples with rising unemployment, persistent poverty, and escalating climate risks, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus's 3ZERO vision-Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions-shines as a beacon of hope, offering a bold and transformative roadmap for the...
The rise of teen investors is one of the most fascinating financial trends of recent years. With the help of mobile apps, social media, and online tutorials, teenagers are entering the world of investing earlier than ever before.While some see...
The recent Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has left the nation mentally devastated. A Bangladesh Air Force FT-7 BGI fighter trainer lost control shortly after take-off and crashed into the school premises, killing at...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh is not at war, nor does it wish to engage in any conflict in the foreseeable future. However, with the drumbeat of war growing increasingly louder across the globe and several nations bearing the brunt of foreign aggression, Chief...
WASHINGTON, July 23 (AFP): The US tariff deal with Indonesia is set to ease critical mineral export restrictions from the Southeast Asian country to the United States, the White House said Tuesday, as President Donald Trump hailed a "huge win"...
Decathlon shares a landmark moment in Decathlon Bangladesh's journey: the appointment of Sayef Ahmed as the new Country Production Leader, marking a pivotal moment in Decathlon's journey in the country, says a press release. This leadership transition is more than...
The movement leaders were resolute in their 4-point demand as the government was compelled to issue a gazette notification on quota reform on July 23 last year amid stiff student resistance, reports BSS.The government issued circular keeping provision of 93...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-23 12:00:00
Nearly three-fourths of political parties and alliances have agreed on not holding the prime minister (PM) and party chief positions concurrently, National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice-Chairman Prof Ali Riaz said.Some political parties and alliances have expressed their disagreement on this...
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