Narayanganj, Dec 21 (UNB): Three people were killed and one remained missing after a truck and four other vehicles fell into the Dhaleshwari River from a ferry in Baktaboli area of Narayanganj early Sunday.The deceased were identified as Masud Rana,...
Nomination papers have been collected in Bogura on behalf of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia and the party's acting chief, Tarique Rahman, for the parliamentary polls scheduled for Feb 12.Rezaul Karim Badsha, president of BNP's Bogura district unit, said...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
The central bank purchased an additional US$60 million from four banks through an auction on the interbank spot market on Sunday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against the taka stable.The amount was bought under the...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan has hinted at the possibility of further extension of income-tax return-submission deadline, as many registered taxpayers are yet to file their returns digitally.Speaking about the possible extension, Mr. Khan mentioned that...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain on Sunday said the identities of several individuals involved in the recent arson attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star have been identified and steps are underway to bring them to justice.Speaking to...
The namaj-e-janaza of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Liberation War and first Chief of Air Staff Air Vice-Marshal (Retd) Abdul Karim Khandkar, Bir Uttam, was held at BAF Base Bashar Parade Ground in the city on Sunday afternoon.Chief...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh Railway (BR) has yet to formulate a comprehensive plan to incorporate electric traction in its upcoming development projects, despite a policy-level decision made a decade ago.While over 70 countries have shifted to electric train services, BR remains limited to...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Joint-force operations will resume in a bid to keep the law-and-order situation under control ahead of the national elections, Election Commissioner (EC) Brig. Gen. Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah (Retd.) said on Sunday.He also said the Election Commission (EC) will not...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detected suspicious financial transactions worth over Taka 1.27 billion (127 crore) in bank accounts linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the main accused in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and...
Fog enveloped parts of the country, including the capital, Dhaka, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasting that the condition will persist for several more days, particularly in the northern and western regions, reports bdnews24.comMeteorologist Md Toriful Newaz Kabir told...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the recent attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star were a shame for the nation."The attackers burned and destroyed the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh's interim government rebuts India's explanation of an attack on the Bangladesh mission in Delhi and says the host country failed to ensure adequate diplomatic security.Also, the government raised concerns over reported death threats against the Bangladesh High Commissioner.Speaking to...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
A fresh Tk 4.63-billion project is conceived to construct 21.1 kilometres of connecting roads to ramp up traffic flow through the Karnaphuli Tunnel that operates below its expected capacity for lower-than-anticipated vehicle movement.Officials say Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD)...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
A pared-down draft revised budget for the current fiscal year and an outline of the next one are being placed before Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today to seek his advice and directions, officials say.An upscale Tk 8.5-trillion budget for next...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Dec 21: Poor patients have been deprived of optimal reproductive care due to the absence of an OB/GYN specialist and acute shortage of health assistants at the Shahrasti Upazila Health Complex in Chandpur.The 50-bed govt. upazila hospital provides inpatient...
Agrani Bank PLC has been given the Remittance Award 2025 in recognition of securing the first position among state-owned banks and the second position among all banks for collecting a significant volume of remittances during the fiscal year 2024-2025. Managing...
Trust Bank PLC has been honoured with the "Remittance Award 2025" in recognition of its significant contribution to remittance mobilisation during the FY 2024-25. Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul handed over the award to Managing Director...
The 402nd meeting of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at Corporate Head Office of the bank recently. The meeting was presided over by Chairman A. K. Azad. Among others, Vice-Chairmen of the Board Mohammed...
NRB Bank PLC has conducted its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Westin Dhaka recently. Bank's Founder and Chairman Iqbal Ahmed presided over the event where shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the preceding year. Among others, the...
Ispahani Mirzapore has once again been awarded the 'Best Hot Beverage Brand (Tea) Award 2025' setting a new record by winning the title for the eleventh consecutive year. Adding to this proud achievement, the brand also secured a place among...
In a strategic move to stimulate credit flow to vital sectors of the economy, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a significant reduction in provisioning requirements for short term agricultural and small-scale enterprise credits, reports BSS.According to a directive issued on...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-12-22 00:00:00
Automation and technological upgradation have boosted productivity at the cutting and knitting levels of garment production, while high efficiency has been found in jackets in the product category, says a study. The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) study conducted...
China's exports of rare-earth magnets rose to the second-highest level on record in November, the first full month after the US and China agreed to streamline exports of the elements, reports Reuters. Exports hit 6,150 metric tons in November, according...
A two-day international conference on 'Governance in the Digital Era for Peace and Prosperity' was held at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). Prof Dr ABM Obaidul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University, was present as the chief guest...
A meeting of the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) of Janata Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Sunday, with the bank's Managing Director Mazibur Rahman in the chair. The bank's DMDs Fayez Alam and Ashraful Alam...
Thailand's rice prices climbed to their highest in more than seven months, following a deal with China to buy Thai rice, while rates in India and Vietnam strengthened on higher demand, reports Reuters. Thailand's 5 per cent broken rice was...
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters): Tesla CEO Elon Musk's net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes' billionaires index.Musk's 2018...
NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters): Morgan Stanley is emerging as a leading contender for a key role in SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering, as the bank's close ties to CEO Elon Musk give it an edge in his decision, according...
The 369th meeting of the board of directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFIPLC) was held at its head office in the city on Sunday. SM Bakhtiar Alam, Chairman of the board of directors of IFIPLC, presided over the...
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