EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 09 (Reuters): Joao Pedro marked his first Chelsea start in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, scoring twice to fire the Premier League side into the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over his boyhood club...
Bangladesh seek an improved performance in a bid to bounce back into the winning way as they will gear up for a three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, report agencies.The first T20 will be held today (Thursday) at Pallekele...
BOGURA, July 09 (UNB): An old man and his daughter-in-law were allegedly strangled to death at their residence in Dupchanchia upazila of Bogura on Tuesday night.The victims were identified as Aftab Ali, 65, and his daughter-in-law Riva Akhtar, 35, of...
RANGPUR, July 09 (UNB): A four-kilometre stretch of the Rangpur-Dhaka Highway, passing through the Mithapukur upazila, has turned into a deadly zone, claiming at least seven lives in the past month alone.This crucial portion of the highway, featuring three major...
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RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, July 09: Rajshahi University (RU) has completed 72 years as one of the country's top institutions providing higher education, starting journey in a hut on the bank of the Padma River.Since its establishment on July 6, 1953, the...
Pathao, the largest digital platform in the country, has launched Pathao Pay, a next-generation digital wallet designed to redefine how users transact, access, and manage money in their everyday lives. Under the bold new tagline, 'Your YOUniverse, Your Way', Pathao...
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has set a new milestone in the country's agent banking sector by surpassing Tk 200 billion in deposit collection through its agent banking services. This amount accounts for nearly 42 per cent of the total deposits...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Idrissa Kamara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), says a statement.With over three decades of experience as a finance and enterprise leader, Mr. Idrissa brings deep expertise and a proven track record across diverse geographies. He...
Summit has appointed Md Sayedul Alam as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Summit LNG Terminal Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, says a statement.Summit LNG (SLNG) is Bangladesh's second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), with a capacity...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has reaffirmed China's commitment to increasing trade and investment in Bangladesh, stating that support for the country's development will remain steady regardless of its political leadership."China will continue to support Bangladesh's sustainable development and the improvement...
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The 20th edition of Thailand Week is set to kick off in Dhaka today (Thursday), marking a significant milestone in the vibrant economic and cultural relationship between Thailand and Bangladesh.Organised by the Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, the...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offers Bhutan the advantage of all available infrastructural facilities in various sectors of Bangladesh, saying that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration.He conveyed the offer through the newly appointed Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh,...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
The ongoing financial sector reforms in Bangladesh are being driven by national interest, not dictated by global lenders, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday."These reforms are taking place out of our own need, for our own benefit," he...
Recharging highest amount from bKash to Banglalink numbers, customers won coupons for motorbike, AC and Fridge. Besides, 50 highest recharging customers have received cashback ranging from Tk 300 to Tk 1,000 each day during the campaign period (29 May to...
The 45th meeting of the newly formed Board of the Directors of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chairman of the Board of the Directors Md. Fariduddin Ahmed presided over the meeting....
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) has contributed approximately Tk 22.5 million to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, reaffirming its commitment to the well-being of workers. The contribution was made in compliance with the...
Sony-Smart inaugurated its 30th showroom in Madaripur recently, bringing the world-renowned Japanese brand Sony's genuine electronics products and services within easy reach of residents of Madaripur Sadar and surrounding areas. Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd. is the official distributor of Sony's...
The 87th meeting of the board of directors of Modhumoti Bank was held on Wednesday. Chairman of the board of directors Humayun Kabir participated in the meeting. Board members Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha, Salahuddin Alamgir, Mostafa Kamal, Tanjima...
Pubali Bank has inaugurated a collection booth at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) to provide fast and modern services. Through this booth, various fees, including diagnostic test fees, of hospital patients will be collected. Dhaka Medical College Hospital Director Brigadier...
JAKARTA, July 9 (AFP): Indonesia's state oil company and agricultural firms have signed deals to increase their purchases of US goods, the country's chief economic minister told AFP on Wednesday, as Jakarta lays the groundwork to avoid the worst of...
Two more RMG factories of Bangladesh have got the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificates from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), reports BSS.It's a testament to the country's unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability in the Ready-Made Garment...
HONG KONG, July 9 (AFP): Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals.Investors took...
Global investors are pivoting towards actively managed equity funds this year as market volatility rises on worries over US tariffs and the stock market rally broadens beyond a few mega-cap tech stocks, reports Reuters.According to LSEG Lipper data, active equity...
The first annual Dairy Value Chain Forum was officially launched at a city hotel on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's journey toward driving green transformation of the dairy industry. The forum is a flagship initiative under the Green...
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Chinese airlines operating in Bangladesh are reportedly facing complexities in remitting earnings to their headquarters due to "non-approval" from the central bank, officials have said. One of the airliners alone has over $2.5 million in earnings stuck. The company is...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Stocks extended rally for the sixth straight session on Wednesday, with the key index of the Dhaka bourse surpassing the 5,000-point threshold after three months, defying worries over proposed higher-than-expected US tariff imposition.Improving macroeconomic indicators seem to have helped offset...
A 10 per cent stock dividend was approved at Mutual Trust Bank's 26th annual general meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday. Rashed Ahmed Chowdhury, chairman of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), presided over the meeting. Directors Khwaja Nargis Hossain, Syed Nasim Manzur,...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
Loss-making drug manufacturer Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals has announced a plan to export medicines to Afghanistan for what it claims is to overcome difficulties to access dollars to import raw materials. If the plan is translated into action, Afghanistan will be the...
Md Sharif Hassan and Rubaiyat Shaimom Chowdhury | 2025-07-10 00:00:00
As the world races to tackle climate change and build a more inclusive economy, a new force is rising at the intersection of technology and sustainability called Green Fintech. This fast-growing sector is transforming the way money flows, carbon footprints...
Bangladesh has concluded the fiscal year 2024-25 with a record-breaking remittance inflow of $30.33 billion, the highest in the country's history. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the enduring contributions of millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers abroad who strengthen...
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