GAU secures top position among Bangladesh's public universities

FE Report Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has achieved the first place among all public universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Ranking 2025.The reputed UK-based education magazine Times Higher Education (THE) published the ranking on its...

Scrap decision to lease out NCT

Leaders of the Democratic Rights Committee (DRC) on Saturday demanded that the government should cancel the decision to grant a lease on New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chattogram Port.They made the demand at an event titled 'Why it is...

UIU students announce fresh blockade prog today

FE REPORT Students of United International University (UIU) will observe a fresh blockade programme today (Sunday) to realise their demands including withdrawing expulsion of 41 students of the university.Earlier the students blocked Natun Bazar intersection in the capital at around...

Experts caution govt on contractionary fiscal policy

FE REPORTEconomists and private sector leaders have warned that the contractionary fiscal and monetary stance in the budget for the next fiscal year aimed at curbing inflation may jeopardize broader objectives such as restoring economic stability, increasing incomes, and reducing...

Four BCL men held with weapons in city

Police on Friday arrested four members of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), a student wing of the Awami League, with explosives and domestic weapons from different parts of the capital city, reports BSS.The arrestees were identified as Md Shukkar...

Student coordinator, another sued over Tk 1.0m 'bribe demand'

FENI, June 21 (UNB): A case has been filed against two people including a local student coordinator July movement after an audio clip surfaced revealing a demand for Tk 1.0 million (10 lakh) bribe in exchange for a government job,...

Ex-addl IGP Iqbal sent to jail in Shahinur murder case

A Dhaka court on Saturday ordered to send former Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Iqbal Bahar to jail in connection with hawker Shahinur Begum murder case of Jatrabari Thana, reports BSS.Police produced the former Additional IGP before the...

BNP to file case against former CECs, EC Commissioners

BNP is set to file a case on Sunday against former Chief Election Commissioners and other commissioners who oversaw the 10th, 11th and 12th national elections, reports UNB.A three-member BNP delegation, led by party Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, will...

Election not possible without govt’s cooperation: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said it is not possible to hold a national election without the government's cooperation despite the Election Commission's constitutional independence, reports UNB."No matter how independent the EC is said to be,...

Fakhrul slams AL over surge in Swiss bank deposits

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks last year, saying it has shown the extent of looting by the Awami League's (AL) corrupt elements...

NBR staffers' pen-down strike on June 23

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Oikka Parishad has announced a pen-down programme once again for June 23, rejecting the newly-formed committee on amendment to the ordinance, meant for bifurcating the revenue board.At a press conference at NBR premises on...

One dies of dengue, 352 new infections

The country recorded one more death from dengue and 352 new infections in the last 24 hours until Saturday morning, while Chattogram reported its second Covid-related fatality of the year alongside six new cases.According to the Directorate General of Health...

WB approves $500m to boost transparency in public instts

The World Bank (WB) has approved $500 million in budget support to help improve trust in Bangladesh's public institutions through increased accountability and transparency; and enhance corporate governance and stability in the financial sector.The Strengthening Governance and Institutional Resilience Development...

DMC closed amid student protest

Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has been declared closed for an indefinite period amid ongoing student protests demanding campus safety and residential facilities.The decision was made at an emergency meeting of the Academic Council on Saturday, said a press release issued...

Climate funding overlooks research and knowledge management

Research and knowledge management continue to receive the smallest share of climate-related funding in Bangladesh, underscoring the need for greater attention and investment in this critical area in order to ensure sustainable development, experts say. Among the 25 ministries and...

Govt declines PDB's Tk 566b loan-to-subsidy proposal

The finance ministry has turned down a proposal from the Power Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources to convert the Bangladesh Power Development Board's (BPDB) outstanding loan of Tk 566 billion to a subsidy, citing excessive...

BB recommends Nagad restructuring as a public bank's subsidiary

The Bangladesh Bank has recommended immediate revoking of the interim approval for the scam-hit mobile financial service (MFS)-provider Nagad and its restructuring as a subsidiary of a state-owned bank for the time being.If restructured, Bangladesh Bank and the designated state-run...

BD prepares for Chinese FDI surge, export spurt

Bangladesh prepares to receive prospective higher Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) under its broader strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness amid challenges linked to its graduation from least-developed country (LDC) status and forex constraints. The government moves for action on intelligence...

Govt may scrap black money whitening scope today

The government may scrap the entire black money-whitening facility at the advisory council meeting scheduled for today.The council is set to approve an amended Finance Ordinance 2025 by abolishing existing facility to invest undisclosed money in land and house properties...

Walmart to pay $10m to settle US FTC lawsuit over money transfer fraud

Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a US Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing the world's largest retailer of ignoring warning signs that fraudsters used its money transfer services to fleece consumers out of hundreds of millions...

Workshop on 'Progression towards Smart Bangladesh Development Bank PLC'

Workshop on 'Progression towards Smart Bangladesh Development Bank PLC' A workshop on 'Progression towards Smart Bangladesh Development Bank PLC' was held at the Training Institute of the bank in Dhaka on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by Md Jashim Uddin,...

Govt sets four key priorities to boost business climate

Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has said the government is focusing on four key priorities to ensure business-friendly environment."BIDA and BEZA are focusing on four main...

Budget utilisation in social protection sees steady growth: Report

The budget utilisation rate for social protection in Bangladesh has improved in recent years, largely due to the implementation of a comprehensive social security framework, although the average utilisation remains around 85 per cent of the original allocation, reports UNB.Larger...

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Minor boy drowns in bucket waterGAIBANDHA, June 21: A minor boy tragically drowned in water kept in a bucket at Goyalpara village under Palashbari upazila of the district on Saturday. The deceased was Salman Farsi, son of Manik Miah of...

Nakshi Kantha a big source of income for Rajshahi women

RAJSHAHI, June 21 (BSS):'Nakshi Kantha', a traditional embroidered quilt, has found a place among the urban middle and upper-class people in recent years.These embroidered quilts, once made for domestic use, have evolved into a flourishing cottage industry, empowering women and...

Road collapse in Narail severely disrupts transport, locals in distress

NARAIL, June 21 (UNB): Torrential rains have caused a major road collapse in the Jalalsi area of the Lohagara-Nahata regional road under Lohagara upazila in Narail, severing a vital transport link and creating immense hardship for local residents.The incident occurred...

Special ‘Fruit Taste’ programme held in Rangpur

RANGPUR, June 21 (BSS): Rangpur Sahitya-Sanskriti Parishad (RSSP) organised a special programme titled "Fruit Taste" with the theme "Madhu Mase Madhu-Roser Abesh" at its office in the city's Town Hall premises on Friday.RSSP president and noted literary and social worker...

Bodies of 2 children recovered from septic tank in Feni

Feni, June 21 (UNB): The bodies of two children were recovered from the uncovered septic tank in Sat Mandir Road area of West Chhagalnaiya municipality in Feni late Friday night.The deceased were identified as Faisal Farabi, 9, son of Qatar...

Visitors have to follow 14 instructions in Sunamganj tourist spots

SUNAMGANJ, June 21 (BSS): The district administration has issued 14 instructions regarding the tourist spots in the district, including Tanguar Haor.Around 10 am on Saturday, a post was shared on the Sunamganj District Commissioner's Facebook page with 14 instructions for...

Sribari handicrafts fetch Tk10m export income annually

A CORRESPONDENTManikganj, June 21: At Sribari Rishipara village in Ghior upazila of Manikganj, a 200-year-old handicraft industry continues to shape lives and livelihoods. Around 150 families comprising 300 to 400 individuals are engaged in the work of crafting products from...