KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (AFP): The European Union (EU) will not send observers to Myanmar's upcoming election, its top human rights official said Friday, dismissing the vote as neither free nor fair and urging Southeast Asian nations to push for...
TOKYO, Oct 17 (AFP): The new head of Japan's ruling party Sanae Takaichi sent an offering but avoided visiting a controversial war shrine on Friday, as political wrangling intensified over her bid to become prime minister.Takaichi became Liberal Democratic Party...
ANTANANARIVO, Oct 17 (Reuters): Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced...
GAZA, Oct 17 (Agencies): A ceasefire in Gaza is raising hopes among many in Israel that the country can begin to repair its image abroad, after months of deepening isolation due to the toll of the two-year conflict.Public opinion in...
PESHAWAR, Oct 17 (AFP): Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack near the Afghan border on Friday, Pakistani security officials said, amid a fragile ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul that paused days of intense fighting between the former...
WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine, following a "productive" phone call between the two leaders.Trump, who...
Naziah Anika Ahmed | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
More often than not, a T-shirt bought from countries like the United States of America (USA) and Australia will have a tag saying, "Made in Bangladesh", reflecting the position Bangladesh's RMG sector holds in the international market. The RMG sector...
Md Morsaline Billah | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
For decades, the robust immunisation programs of Bangladesh, a cornerstone of its public health success, were entirely dependent on imported vaccines. During the pandemic, this dependency often placed the nation in a vulnerable position, leading to supply shortages and subsequently...
The world today is experiencing the dire consequences of climate change. Each passing year brings record-breaking temperatures, making life increasingly unbearable in cities, villages, fields, and along rivers. This crisis is largely a result of human short-sightedness---unchecked deforestation, rampant waste...
One mosque from the bygone Bengal Sultanate still stands in Habiganj and is in urgent need of restoration. The Shankar Pasha Mosque, a single-domed, one-story brick structure, sits atop a mound on the northern bank of a large pond. With...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
All of them, students from schools, studying between classes seven and ten, and hailing from different parts of the country, gathered in Dhaka to present their research papers or concept notes. Though sound puzzling, their dedication was evident as they...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-10-18 00:00:00
Dedicating an entire month to a single issue demonstrates the profound seriousness of the cause. It recognises that a single day of lip service is not enough to cut through the noise and a longer effort is needed to make...
Unilaterally announcing a fresh hike in edible oil prices last week, the refining companies have clearly defied the government's position on the issue as the Commerce Adviser on Tuesday last denied having approved any such price hike. This hike in...
Accusing some quarters of trying to create unrest by raising unnecessary issues like the proportional representation (PR) system, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said there will be no compromise on holding the next national election in...
Habiganj, Oct 16 (UNB): Three Bangladeshi nationals were beaten to death reportedly by Indian nationals in Tripura state of India on Thursday.The deceased were identified as Pandit Mia, 30, son of Kana Mia; Sajal Mia, 50, son of Kuddus Mia;...
The health ministry has decided to provide free NS-1 tests for dengue detection at all government hospitals across the country until November 30, reports UNB.The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been instructed to take necessary steps against the...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The prices of broiler chicken, edible oil, and vegetables moved up again this week, further increasing burden on consumers.Broiler chicken prices went up by Tk 10 per kilogram in city markets, reaching Tk 190-195 per kg on Thursday, a weekly...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The government has taken a hard line against the growing prevalence of gambling, betting, and pornography-related content in the country's digital space, declaring a "zero-tolerance" policy to protect cyberspace from unethical and harmful activities. The move aims to create a...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
A good number of imported food items, including the nutritious ones for babies and elderly people, are gradually disappearing from the market due to Bangladesh Bank's stringent rules on opening Letters of Credit (L/Cs).Importers said they find themselves in a...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka Muhammad Tajul Islam has completed arguments in the crimes against humanity case filed against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The local currency, Taka, appears increasingly overvalued as sluggish import demand, weak private-sector credit growth, and robust remittance inflows continue to shape foreign exchange dynamics.Bangladesh Bank's latest data show the real effective exchange rate (REER) climbed to 104.51 in September...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh's business environment has shown little sign of progress over the past year, with several key areas even deteriorating, according to the latest Business Climate Index (BBX) for FY2024-25 released on Thursday. The index highlights persistent structural challenges, from access...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The long-awaited Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, along with hall and senate representative polls, concluded peacefully on Thursday without any report of irregularities or untoward incidents - marking the successful return of campus democracy after more than three...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Oct 16: Islami Chhatra Shibir has achieved a landslide victory in the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) and hall union elections.Sampritir Chhatra Jote, backed by Shibir, won 24 out of the total 26 positions in the polls.Around 65...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) gets another extension of tenure as the interim government is all set to hold the July Charter-signing ceremony today (Friday) amid political differences, including demand for an official order executing the firman. The Cabinet Division...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
Average pass rate in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations plummets to a two-decade low at 58.83 per cent while the highest-grade GPA score halved compared to last year's.The successes rate shows 18.95-percentage-point fall from that of...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Oct 16: A fierce fire burnt down a multi-storey apparel-factory building in the Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) Thursday, barely two days after a tragic garment blaze in Dhaka. The fire erupted at around 2:20pm from the top floor...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-17 00:00:00
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cited three major reasons for downward revision of Bangladesh's GDP-growth prospect for this fiscal year, including a pass-through ambience of uncertainty."I think there are three reasons, one of course is the policy mix has...
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). Weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may remain unchanged...
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