Standing at Aarong's cash counter, what should have been a happy shopping day quickly turned frustrating for many. After picking out clothes, customers were asked to pay an extra 15 taka for a shopping bag, something that had always been...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-10-05 00:00:00
The Bangla Academy's decision to reschedule the upcoming Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, which has traditionally been held throughout the month of February, has sparked controversy and caused profound dismay among booklovers and publishers. The row began when the Academy...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-10-05 00:00:00
With just six months to go, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is gearing up for its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), a crucial event that most members appear indifferent to. Scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from March 26 to...
Confidence in any economy is contingent upon the fair assessments provided by credit rating agencies and on investors' trust in the financial information guiding their decisions. This, thus, places a fundamental duty on these agencies to act as an impartial...
Selim Jahan | 2025-10-05 00:00:00
The news appeared in newspapers rather quietly - and it did not attract much public attention either. May be, it was not an exciting issue or it did not represent a loud emergency. But in the absolute analysis, it reflects...
MAHMUDUL ISLAM | 2025-10-04 12:00:00
Jhal muri, jhal muri (spicy puffed rice) - the man in an off-white shirt and checked lungi chanted. Holding a finger of her father, a toddler walked around, her pink squeaky shoes making the adorable sound. Several bare-chested and lungi-clad...
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday). Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain unchanged.The...
The 7th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army confiscated a huge quantity of counterfeit ciggerattes and cosmetics in Kalaiya Union under Bauphal Upazila in Patuakhali recently. — ISPR
A portion of the main road in the capital's Kakrail area has long been in a deplorable condition following excavation for development work, causing inconvenience to the users. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE Photo
FE REPORT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00
Police arrested 29 individuals during a special drive in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Wednesday.DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said a team of Mohammadpur Police Station nabbed the arrestees during the daylong raid at different...
Bangladesh Thalassaemia Samity Hospital officially launched their digital patient management system on Thursday to improve services, information management, and treatment for thalassaemia patients in a more modern and effective way.Through this new system, all kinds of patient-related medical information, such...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00
Rajshahi University's (RU) sculptures, which were built in the memory of the Liberation War, lie neglected, weather-worn, and have been losing their splendor due to poor maintenance and preservation.Paint has worn off the statues as parts of the several structures...
FE REPORT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00
Miscreants set a passenger bus belonging to Alif Paribahan on fire in the capital's East Kazipara area on Friday. However, there was no report of casualties in the incident that happened at around 7:00 am.Sources at the Kafrul Police Station...
JU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00
Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday staged a demonstration to condemn Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) aid boats and express solidarity with the ongoing humanitarian missions to Palestine.The protest, organised by Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU),...
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday listed six major achievements during Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus' recent UNGA tour, including his government's democratic commitment and vision for a collaborative future, reports UNB.Prof Yunus led Bangladesh's high-level delegation...
JHENAIDAH, Oct 03 (BSS): Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Friday said there is no legal barrier to implementing the July Charter and that it can proceed in line with the recommendations of the National Consensus Commission.He made the remarks while...
KHULNA, Oct 03 (BSS): Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and former lawmaker Professor Mia Golam Parwar on Friday announced Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has finalised full-scale preparations for the upcoming national elections by fielding candidates in all 300 constituencies across the country.Speaking...
At least 20 people have been injured in a clash between leaders and activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Chandpur's Hajiganj Upazila, triggered by a Facebook (FB) post containing "distorted" images of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and party...
Bangladesh deeply condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in the international water, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, by the Israeli occupying forces, reports BSS."This act is a flagrant violation of international law and...
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said the party will soon give the 'green signal' to a single candidate in each constituency for the upcoming national parliamentary election, reports BSS."The process of selecting BNP candidates for the next...
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has again demanded the "Shapla" as its electoral symbol, rejecting the Election Commission's (EC) stance that the flower cannot be allocated due to its place in the national emblem, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement on Friday,...
The Election Commission (EC) is seriously working to design an effective strategy to curb the abuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, considering the fight against misinformation and disinformation on social media as a major challenge during the upcoming...
Ekushey Padak-winning eminent language movement veteran Ahmad Rafiq passed away in the capital's BIRDEM Hospital on Thursday at 10:12 pm. He was 96, reports UNB.His special assistant Md Russel confirmed the news, saying Rafiq breathed his last at 10:12 pm....
Jamaat-e-Islami staged a demonstration and protest march in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area of the capital after Jummah prayers on Friday condemning the Israeli attack on a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. — Focus Bangla
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (AP): Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, apparently after being pressured by U.S. authorities.ICEBlock, a free iPhone-only app lets users anonymously report and monitor activity by Immigration...
A human chain was formed in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday morning, demanding a fair investigation into the brutal murder of six-year-old Tayeba, who was a resident of Shakhipur in Shariatpur, reports UNB.Professionals, students, parents,...
DePaul University has told faculty it will immediately reduce spending following a 30 percent decline in international enrollment this fall. The move is the latest by US colleges to cope with the disruptive education and immigration policies of President Donald...
A cage full of pigeons seen at the bustling weekly market at South Keraniganj in Dhaka, where various types of birds - from ducks to chickens - are up for sale. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE Photo
A 22-day ban on hilsa fishing came into effect across the country's rivers and marine waters from Friday midnight with a view to protecting the species during its peak breeding season, reports bdnews24.com.Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter outlined the...
A hacker group has taken control of the verified Facebook page of Islami Bank amid mounting controversy over a recruitment evaluation test for employees.The group, identifying itself as "MS 470X", replaced the bank's name, logo and cover photo on the...
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