Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon held a meeting with Dutch Ambassador Joris van Bommel at the Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday. — PID
FE REPORTThe Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has launched a free shuttle bus service to facilitate passengers' arrival and departure for travelling between the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and nearby bus and railway stations.The 24-hour service will operate...
SM Najmus Sakib | 2026-07-09 00:00:00
Poor capacity, manpower shortages, and a lack of cooperation among government agencies have allegedly made the health ministry incapable of spending even half of its development budget for financial year (FY)'26.The Health Services Division, the major spending wing belonging to...
A local leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal has been shot and injured in the capital's Mirpur-10 area, reports UNB.The injured is Saiful Islam Siju (40).The joint convener of Mirpur Thana Swechchhasebak Dal Saiful sustained bullet wounds to his waist and...
A Dhaka court has showed former minister Rashed Khan Menon arrested in a case filed over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers at Wills Little Flower School and College, reports BSS. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Shahjahan Kabir...
Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna on Thursday said his organization has expelled around 300 leaders and activists across the country over allegations of activities contrary to the organisation's ideals and discipline, reports UNB.He made the remarks while speaking...
The Supreme Court (SC) is set to deliver its verdict today (Thursday) on appeals against a High Court (HC) judgment that declared parts of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution 'unconstitutional and void, reports agencies. "Hearing is concluded and judgment...
A Dhaka court has sentenced Enamul Haque Enu and his brother Rupon Bhuiyan, leaders of the Gendaria Thana wing of the Awami League (AL) to 10 years' imprisonment each in another money laundering case, report agencies.Judge Nur-e-Alam Bhuiyan of Dhaka...
Parliament's scheduled Question Hour was cut short on Wednesday after Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal announced that the ministers assigned to answer members' questions were absent from the House, reports UNB.Presiding over the sitting after Asr prayers, the deputy speaker said...
The Election Commission (EC) has started a dialogue with stakeholders to discuss recommendations on election observation as it considers reforms for future polls, reports agencies.The commission said the proposals would help shape both its short- and long-term plans.Election Commissioner Abul...
FOUNDATION COURSE FOR JANATA BANK OFFICERSJanata Bank Staff College, Dhaka has organised a 'Foundation course for officers (Batch 08/26)'. Managing Director of Janata Bank PLC Md Mazibur Rahman inaugurated the course on Wednesday. A total of 50 officers of the...
SONALI BANK SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH BPDBSonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) at BPBD conference room on Wednesday to collect postpaid bill and miscellaneous charges-fees from BPDB customers through the Sonali Payment Gateway. General Manager...
The Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has elected its new office-bearers for the 2026-27 term at a general meeting held at the ICAB Auditorium in Dhaka recently.Md Kamruzzaman FCA has been elected...
To generate deeper insights into the quality of employment created through the various interventions of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), a research agreement was signed between PKSF and the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem) on Tuesday.Md Fazlul Kader, Managing...
Saudi-Bangladesh Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited (SABINCO) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its head office in Nikunja, Dhaka, recently.Reflecting a year of strong financial performance, the company approved a total cash dividend of Tk 150 million...
Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Wednesday said the government has set a target to meet 20 percent of the country's total electricity demand from renewable energy sources by 2030 and 30 percent by 2040...
Our Correspondent | 2026-07-09 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, July 08: Kim Ji-joon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, held a courtesy meeting with Rear Admiral S.M. Moniruzzaman, Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), on Wednesday.The meeting laid emphasis on enhancing mutual cooperation, facilitating trade...
Deshi Delights Ltd hosted the Deshi Delights Global Showcase Evening at La Vita Hall, Lakeshore Grand, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, bringing together dignitaries, brand partners, SMEs, media representatives and business stakeholders under the theme "Bangladesh to the World."The event was honoured by...
Community Bank, BREB sign agreement for rural electricity bill collectionCommunity Bank Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) allowing customers of all Palli Bidyut Samities under BREB to pay their electricity bills through Community Bank's...
Bangladesh is poised for a steady economic recovery as ongoing reforms gain traction and the global economic outlook becomes more stable, according to the global banking giant HSBC, reports BSS.The observation was made at an event titled "HSBC Economic Outlook...
FE Report | 2026-07-09 00:00:00
The global multilateral development finance system had reached a critical turning point as shrinking aid budgets, geopolitical fragmentation, and mounting fiscal pressures in donor countries threatened the availability, affordability, and predictability of development finance, with potentially serious consequences for South...
The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked FIFA to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament, according to BBC Sport.The EFA said it had lodged a complaint with football's...
Erling Haaland has thrust himself back into the Golden Boot race, but as the World Cup reaches the quarter-finals it is Lionel Messi who remains the man to catch, report agencies.Messi's stunning equaliser in Argentina's dramatic comeback against Egypt took...
NEW YORK, July 08 (Agencies): France's World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Friday's (2:00 am as per BST) quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps' side something different: their first full football examination of...
NAJAF, July 08 (AFP): Huge crowds thronged the streets of Najaf and packed the courtyards of its majestic shrine as they mourned on Wednesday late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei during his funeral procession in Iraq.Iran began six days of...
ANKARA, July 08 (AFP): US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with Iran threatened to overshadow the key gathering.With tensions peaking after an overnight flareup between...
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said adaptability to conditions remains a work in progress for his side as they suffered a 125-run loss against England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, which was their biggest-ever defeat in T20Is. England took a...
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been rewarded for his record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe, climbing 17 places to a career-best 12th in the latest ICC men's ODI bowling rankings released on Wednesday, reports BSS.Nahid produced the best bowling figures by a...
Bangladesh will look to keep the three-match ODI series alive when they face Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Harare Sports Club today (Thursday), reports BSS.Bangladesh suffered a 25-run defeat in the opening ODI after a batting collapse undermined a...
KHULNA, July 08 (BSS): Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Maksud on Wednesday said that an effective, transparent and student-friendly assessment system is essential for ensuring the quality of higher education.He was addressing a workshop...
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