Minor boy drowns in Meherpur pondMEHERPUR, June 17: A minor boy drowned in a pond at Jorpukuria village under Gangni upazila of Meherpur district this afternoon. The deceased was Fahim Hossain, 8, a second-grade student of a local kindergarten school...
BAGERHAT, June 17 (UNB): Forest Department officials seized 600 deer traps and 16 illegal crab-catching tools from the Sundarbans in Tiar Char in Bagerhat district on Monday.The forest officials on Monday conducted a drive in the area and seized the...
CHANDPUR, June 17 (BSS): The Roads and Highways Department on Tuesday demolished nearly three hundred illegal structures built on both sides of the Chandpur-Cumilla regional road.The eviction drive was conducted by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Nigar Sultana and Executive Magistrate...
KHULNA, June 17 (BSS): Members of joint forces in a six-hour drive on Tuesday arrested five youths from two separate areas in the city.The joint forces also seized one foreign-made pistol, two rounds of ammunition and 270 pieces of contraband...
DINAJPUR, June 17 (BSS): The government has started distribution of seeds and chemical fertilisers among 83,200 small and marginal farmers in 13 upazilas of the district during the Aman season.Deputy Director (DD) of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Md. Afzal...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
MANIKGANJ, June 17: The Balirteck Bridge over the Kaliganga River in Manikganj Sadar upazila remains unlit after dark for a couple of years due to non-functional streetlights. Standing tall over the Kaliganga River beside Balirteck Bazar, the 456-meter-long bridge was...
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters): Central banks around the world expect their gold holdings as a proportion of their reserves to increase over the next five years while expecting their dollar reserves to be lower, a survey by the World Gold...
Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has recently signed an agreement with the Embassy of France to offer comprehensive insurance coverage. Under this agreement, all the employees and family members of the embassy can avail life coverage and medical benefits from...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed among NCC Bank, Dr. Mahmud Hasan Academy in Chattogram, and fintech company "The World". Through this agreement, signed recently in Chattogram, NCC Bank will collect all fees, including tuition fees for the...
Experts at a discussion on Tuesday stressed the need for the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to revise its operational strategy and design programmes that align with the country's changing socio-economic landscape, technological advancements, and poverty dynamics to sustainably reduce poverty...
Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi has said that as part of a 'comprehensive refresh' of the Bangladesh-UAE bilateral relationship, covering trade, investment and people, the two governments will continue to build goodwill and trust to make...
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has underscored the importance of signing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral trade and investment.The chamber observed that Sri Lanka's expertise in maritime economy, deep-sea...
UMME HABIBA | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
For years, seeking mental health support meant scheduling an appointment, navigating traffic, and sitting face-to-face with a therapist. However, now, a laptop or smartphone is often all it takes to initiate the healing process. As our lives become more digitally...
MD. IMRAN | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
Just a few years ago, the air-conditioned Cineplexes in Dhaka and Chattogram were filled with the explosions of Hollywood blockbusters. Marvel superheroes, swinging from webs and armed with vibranium shields, ruled the big screen. Audiences stood in long queues for...
Matiur Rahman | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
In a world increasingly governed by the logic of productivity and efficiency, time has become one of the most contested and unequally distributed resources. The myth that everyone has the same twenty-four hours in a day hides a stark reality:...
Md Abdul Latif | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
Bangladesh, historically recognised for its young population and a median age of 26, is now at a crucial turning point in its demographic transition. Young population is the most important resource that can contribute to accelerated economic and social development...
In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force transforming how online businesses operate. From customer service bots to personalised product recommendations, AI is reshaping the landscape for e-commerce platforms, digital service providers, and...
Wasi Ahmed | 2025-06-18 00:00:00
Although the country's pharmaceutical sector is often credited -- and rightly so -- for its commendable performance over the years, one of the persistent and pressing challenges hindering its further growth is the overwhelming reliance on imported raw materials, specifically...
Bangladesh economy has been showing signs of higher growth across its major sectors including manufacturing, agriculture and services. Going by the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which is a composite index based on surveys on the responses of the purchasing managers...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-06-17 12:00:00
Many publicly traded companies in Bangladesh are set to face higher corporate tax despite complying with existing regulations as a new law squeezes fiscal incentives, which may prove to be disservice to efforts for deepening the capital market.Analysts say this...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-17 12:00:00
Department of Cooperatives official Md Abul Khayer and his associates have been slammed with fines worth Tk 24.6 million once again for manipulating share price of a single stock--Crystal Insurance.This is not the first time he has been found guilty...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-06-17 12:00:00
Search for more environment-friendly and sustainable alternatives to many familiar practices is now the trend of the time. And as a country highly vulnerable to environmental hazards, it is an imperative that Bangladesh should opt for such alternatives for as...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to...
A conscious rickshaw-puller wearing musk amid resurgence of Covid-19, whereas the passenger remaining indifferent to adopting any such cautionary measure. The photo was taken from Dhaka University campus recently. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
A college girl drowned in a pond of Eden College in the capital's Azimpur area on Monday morning, report agencies. The deceased is Sanjida Khatun Rupa (18), an HSC second year commerce student at Agrani Girls School and College and...
One person died of Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.During the same period, 25 new Covid-19 cases were also reported. With the latest figures, the...
The body of a 27-year-old housewife has been recovered from a rented apartment in the capital's Uttar Badda area, reports UNB.The deceased is Sumi Akter, daughter of Md Hanif Hawlader and Mahinur Begum of Dumki upazila in Patuakhali.Fatema Siddika Soma,...
The interim government has formed an 11-member advisory council committee to look into the overseas employment of Bangladeshis, reports BSS.Adviser to Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ministry Dr Asif Nazrul was made convener of the committee, according to a gazette...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh Press Council (BPC) Chairman Justice AKM Abdul Hakim has stressed the urgent need for enacting a dedicated law to protect journalists, amid rising concerns over unethical practices, misinformation, and political influence in the media landscape."We believe a journalist protection...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-17 00:00:00
At least 390 people were killed and 1,182 injured in 379 road accidents during the recent Eid-ul-Azha holidays from May 31 to June 14, said Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (JKS) on Monday.It said that there has been a 16.07 per...
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