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Onlookers crowding Milestone School gates

2025-07-24 00:00:00

A curious crowd of onlookers gathered outside the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari, the site of a deadly fighter jet crash, but the authorities are not allowing them to enter, reports bdnews24.com.People from surrounding areas gathered at the...

As part of beefed up security measures, BGB members were positioned

2025-07-24 00:00:00

As part of beefed up security measures, BGB members were positioned at the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday to avoid any untoward situation. On Tuesday, a group of students broke open a gate, entered the Secretariat and engaged...

I'll quit, if govt asks, says CR Abrar

2025-07-24 00:00:00

FE REPORT Education Adviser CR Abrar claimed on Wednesday that there were no lapses on the part of his ministry (in discharging duties) following the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara area on Monday.He...

Two BCL men held with crude bombs in city

2025-07-24 00:00:00

Police on Tuesday arrested two members of the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from the capital's Gulistan area with two crude bombs, reports UNB.The arrested have been identified as Md. Mehedi Hasan Fahim (30) and Md. Arifur Rahman...

BNP leader Annie acquitted in graft case

2025-07-24 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Wednesday acquitted BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), as the prosecution failed to prove the charges brought against him, reports BSS.Judge Md Zakaria Hossain...

Court attaches 17 acres of land of Tarique Siddique, his brothers

2025-07-24 00:00:00

A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered the attachment of 17 acres land owned by former defence adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Major General (Retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and his brothers Shahin Siddique and Rafik Ahmed Siddique, reports BSS.Dhaka...

Health adviser clearest example of CA's nepotism: Hasnat

2025-07-24 00:00:00

Hasnat Abdullah, the chief coordinator for the National Citizen Party (NCP) southern region, says that Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum was appointed under a "quota" by Chief Advisor (CA) Muhammad Yunus, reports bdnews24.com."We have a health advisor. Do you know her?"...

1,400 people detained across country

2025-07-24 00:00:00

At least 1,400 people were detained across the country on July 24 last year as law enforcers continued a 'combing drive' in the name of arresting people over their involvement in violent activities during the quota reform movement, reports BSS....

Ex-ministers Anisul, Inu shown arrested in fresh case

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

Govt on right track over elections, says Fakhrul

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

Tigers vow to whitewash Pakistan

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

BCCI, SLC to miss ACC's annual meeting

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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 held--

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

Govt reshuffles key CAAB position

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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 Limited

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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,...

NBR moves to boost import, export

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

EXIM Bank signs deal with Chinese Huzhou Bank

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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,...

Govt approves import of fertilisers, LNG cargoes

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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'

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

IDCOL hands over Tk 500m to govt from net profit

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

Modhumoti Bank to expand tech-driven services in remote areas

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...

Dr Zubaidur Rahman new chair of Islami Bank

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...

National Bank deep into the red in Q2

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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 wins three accolades

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

LafargeHolcim returns to income growth trajectory in Q2

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...

Regent Textile directors asked to return IPO money diverted under investment guise

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...

Milestone teacher Masuka buried in Ashuganj as per her last wish

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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 couple's deaths raise suspicions of murder and suicide

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...

Farming of exotic mangoes gains popularity in Rajshahi

2025-07-24 00:00:00

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...