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Apex Foods rides shrimp export rebound to 13pc profit growth in FY25

FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

Shrimp exporter Apex Foods posted a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in profit to Tk 36.54 million in FY25, driven by renewed international demand that boosted Bangladesh's overall shrimp exports.While the frozen food exporter's yearly revenue figure has not been...

NBR sets up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones

2025-10-10 00:00:00

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by taxpayers, reports UNB.Earlier on August 4, 2025, Finance Adviser...

Shimanto Bank launches Bangla QR code service

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Shimanto Bank has launched the Bangla QR Code service recently. Bangla QR is a QR code-based payment system developed to simplify digital payments. Customers of Shimanto Bank can now easily make purchases by using the Bangla QR code through the...

Meghna Bank appoints new DMD

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Momtazul Karim N Ahmed has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Meghna Bank PLC recently, says a press statement. Mr Ahmed is an eminently seasoned banker with over 19 years of experience in banking industry covering both...

BRAC Bank cardholders to get privileges at Thai Express, Saffron Dine

2025-10-10 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with two premier fine dining destinations, Thai Express and Saffron Dine, to offer exclusive privileges to its cardholders.As part of this partnership, all BRAC Bank debit and credit cardholders will receive a flat...

VEON, Banglalink again seek to launch digital banking service

FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

VEON and its Bangladeshi arm Banglalink have renewed their campaign to enter Bangladesh's nascent digital banking space, submitting a detailed expression of interest to Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur. According to a formal letter, which was obtained by...

ADB gives $100m loan to support CMSMEs

FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million loan agreement to support cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) located outside the Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas.The ADB's assistance will facilitate access...

Cases against 48,000 withdrawn as govt upholds labour rights

FE REPORT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

Cases against 48,000 workers have been withdrawn, which were previously filed by factory owners, said Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain on Thursday.Speaking at a forum on labour rights, he highlighted the government's efforts to...

Post office's misappropriated assets to be recovered: Taiyeb

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Chief Adviser's Special Assistant on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb said on Thursday the misappropriated assets of the Directorate of Posts (DoP) would be recovered soon, reports BSS."Since assuming office, a list of the DoP's...

Gold holds above $4,000

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Gold prices held above $4,000 an ounce on Thursday as investors assessed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, while broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty alongside expectations for US rate cuts sustained bullish sentiment towards the metal, reports Reuters.Silver hit the $50 psychological...

Oil little changed as investors weigh Gaza ceasefire, stalled Ukraine talks

2025-10-10 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters): Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors weighed a ceasefire deal in Gaza that could ease tensions in the Middle East against stalled peace talks in Ukraine that could sustain sanctions on Russia and...

Tigresses meet New Zealand in crucial World Cup match today

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh Women's team take on New Zealand in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup today (Friday) with a renewed confidence following a tremendous performance in the last two matches, reports BSS.The Tigresses beat Pakistan by seven wickets...

Djokovic makes history by becoming oldest ATP 1000 semi-finalist at Shanghai Masters

2025-10-10 00:00:00

SHANGHAI, Oct 09 (Agencies): Novak Djokovic looked far from his best Thursday but dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to set up a Shanghai Masters semi-final against tournament surprise package Valentin Vacherot.He made history by becoming the oldest player to...

India face West Indies in 2nd Test today

2025-10-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Oct 09 (Reuters): India captain Shubman Gill ruled out a drop in their intensity and said they will field their strongest playing XI in their pursuit of a 2-0 series sweep against a demoralised West Indies in the...

Did Tamim Iqbal miss a trick?

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Did Tamim Iqbal miss a trick? - that has been the million-dollar question following the controversial Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election that saw Aminul Islam getting re-elected without much resistance, thanks to the backing he got from the government. The...

Tigers left to regret lost partnerships

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Following a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the first ODI at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Wednesday, Bangladesh's captain Mehdiy Hasan Miraz said the failure to build partnerships cost them the match, reports UNB.Bangladesh batted first after winning...

Bangladesh’s Hamza Choudhury celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Hong Kong

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh’s Hamza Choudhury celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Hong Kong, China in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifying match at the National Stadium in the city on Thursday- FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

Tidal waters inundate low-lying areas in Dacope UZ

2025-10-10 00:00:00

KHULNA, Oct 09 (UNB): Vast low-lying areas in Dacope upazila of Khulna have been flooded after a 100-metre stretch of an embankment on the Dhaki River collapsed early Wednesday, allowing tidal waters to rush in and inundate nearby villages, triggering...

Students immensely suffer as Manikganj pry school waterlogged

A CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

MANIKGANJ, Oct 09: Students of a primary school in Manikganj face immense sufferings during the time of rain as even a light shower is enough to leave the nearby roads and schoolground waterlogged.Water run-off from nearby houses fills the area...

Jute price tops Tk 4,000 per maund in Rajshahi

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Oct 09: Once known as the 'golden fibre' of Bangladesh, jute seems to be regaining its long-lost glory in Rajshahi. On Thursday, the price of raw jute reached a record high at Tk 4,000 per maund across several local...

Putin admits Russian role in 2024 crash of Azerbaijani passenger jet

2025-10-10 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Oct 09 (AFP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday admitted for the first time his country played a role in the 2024 crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane, describing it as a "tragedy".The Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash landed in...

Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit

2025-10-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Oct 09 (AFP): Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.Amir Khan Muttaqi's trip-made possible after...

Argentine Congress restricts Milei's ability to govern by decree

2025-10-10 00:00:00

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 09 (AFP): Argentina's Congress on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to restrict President Javier Milei's ability to govern by decree-the latest in a string of setbacks for the right-wing leader.Milei, whose party is in a minority in parliament, has...

UN to slash peacekeepers globally over lack of funds

2025-10-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Oct 09 (Reuters):The United Nations will cut a quarter of peacekeepers in nine operations around the world in the coming months due to a lack of money, senior U.N. officials said on Wednesday, and as future funding from...

World leaders react to Trump's Gaza deal

2025-10-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Oct 09 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release under his plan for ending the two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.Following...

EU chief faces 2 confidence votes in parliament

2025-10-10 00:00:00

STRASBOURG, Oct 09 (AFP): EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament-challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.The two motions of censure against von...

Have emotions become recyclable too?

2025-10-10 00:00:00

Our surroundings are a colourful world made of plastic. From tea cups to children's toys, from daily furniture to life-saving medical equipment, modern life is unimaginable without plastic. It is cheap, readily available, durable, and can be moulded into any...

Hype over sustainability: How is it working?

2025-10-10 00:00:00

In recent years, the word "sustainability" has become one of the most frequently used terms in Bangladesh. It appears in government speeches, university programmes, business meetings, and even social campaigns. Everyone seems to be talking about sustainability but is it...

Lives lost for lack of antivenom injection

Shiabur Rahman | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

Every year, there are reports galore on people in rural areas losing their lives from snakebites. Lack of anti-venom leaves the victims and their families devastated and helpless, as they can do nothing but wait for their inevitable death.Blessed with...

The World Teachers' Day and educational imbroglio

Nilratan Halder | 2025-10-10 00:00:00

The observance of the World Teachers' Day on October 5 was mostly a muted affair in this country. There is nothing to be surprised at the event passing so quietly. In a country where teachers, particularly those of the primary...