Bangladesh and the United States (US) have signed a strategic energy cooperation memorandum in Washington, marking a major step in bilateral relations as Dhaka seeks to strengthen long-term energy security through diversified and sustainable sourcing.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
Twelve more children died from measles and measles-related complications in the past 24 hours as of 8:00am on Friday, pushing the death toll to 451 since mid-March, health authorities confirmed as medical experts issued an urgent call for early detection...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
Government exchequer gasps under fiscal-pressure buildup as power-sector subsidy is projected to overshoot its budgetary mark in the current fiscal year (FY)-much of the burden stemming from overrated hiring of private plants.The government had already disbursed Tk 320 billion during...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
A roadmap on deregulation of the economy and liberalisation of trade and investment forms focal policy features in the national budget the new government prepares to present in parliament, sources say.Deregulation and liberalisation both are election pledges of the government...
MYMENSINGH, May 15 (BSS): State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury on Friday said the people of Bangladesh will remain safe under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest...
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has extended support to two orphan brothers of Sirajganj after a media report highlighted their struggle for survival following the deaths of both parents, reports UNB.The report, published recently, drew attention to the plight of...
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to democratic governance, sustainable development, UN peacekeeping and multilateral cooperation, while highlighting the priorities of the newly elected government during a meeting with senior United Nations officials, reports BSS.State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
Candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-backed Jatiyatabadi Lawyers' Panel (Blue Panel) secured 13 of the 14 posts, including president and secretary, in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election for the 2026-2027 term.The Jamaat-e-Islami-backed Lawyers' Unity Panel (Green Panel)...
CHTTOGRAM, May 15 (BSS): Police have arrested 19 individuals for organising a procession of banned Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organisations in the Jamiatul Falah National Mosque area in the city.A case has been filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act...
Activists of Islami Oikkya Andolon brought out a procession from the North Gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Friday to protest the oppression of Muslims in West Bengal, India. — Focus Bangla
RANGPUR, May 15 (UNB): Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to remain highly cautious in their dealings and conduct, saying the party is now widely seen as a potential contender for state power.Speaking at a...
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said the people of Bangladesh had been deprived of their fair share of waters of the transboundary rivers because of the deposed Awami...
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) organised a training on slaughtering sacrificial animals, meat processing, preserving rawhides, and waste management for mosque imams and meat processors (butchers) ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday. DNCC Administrator Md....
SYLHET, May 15 (UNB): Transport workers in Sylhet Division have announced an indefinite work stoppage from 6:00 am on May 19, demanding the withdrawal of 'false' cases filed against several leaders of the Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation.The decision was...
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Md. Nurul Islam recently visited different offices under the Defence Finance Department during the Special Service Week on May 11-19 on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the CAG Office. — ISPR
The government has appointed new vice-chancellors (VCs) to 11 public universities as part of an ongoing reshuffle in university leadership. The Ministry of Education issued separate gazette notifications to this end on Thursday, reports UNB.The universities which get new VCs...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
Police detained one more teenage boy in connection with the killing of a teenage student in the capital's Jatrabari area.A madrasa student was stabbed to death on February 15 in Kajlarpar School area under Jatrabari. The victim's parents filed a...
Nazimuddin ShyamolCHATTOGRAM, May 15: Experimental operations of the first 'Ocean Observation and Data Innovation Centre' in CU will begin on June 9, paving the way to advance educational research and predict disasters 48 to 72 hours in advance without having...
Two farmers at an orchard in Sonargaon area under Narayanganj preparing their harvested litchis on Friday, as the juicy summer fruit has hit the market. It is selling at Tk 700 per hundred at wholesale level. — FE Photo
FE REPORT | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
All five members of the same family, who had sustained burn injuries in a gas leakage explosion at a house in Narayanganj's Fatullah area, are now dead.The fifth victim Saima (35) passed away on Friday morning while undergoing treatment at...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
Bangladesh's agent banking sector continued to post strong growth in deposits and loan balances by March 2026 despite decline in the number of agents, outlets and transaction volumes, indicating sustained public confidence in branchless banking services, particularly in rural areas....
As part of the government's efforts to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply in the country, 14 oil-carrying ships arrived in Chattogram port till May 15, while five more will anchor within the current month, reports BSS.BPC officials said a total of...
Sultanul IslamAccording to egg industry stakeholders, a combination of increased demand and a fall in supply has driven up the price of eggs,.Egg producers (layer chicken farmers) in the Noakhali region said the fall in supply was caused by the...
Rupali Bank signs Agreement with Ibn Sina TrustAn agreement was signed between Rupali Bank PLC and Ibn Sina Trust on Thursday. Under this agreement, the officers and employees of Rupali Bank, along with their family members, will be entitled to...
The government has finalized and approved cultivation and production targets for various crops under the intensive monsoon-season crop production programme for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reports BSS.The decision was taken recently at a meeting held at the Ministry of Agriculture,...
One of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, Abul Khair Group, has honoured six exceptional individuals with the "M-Rise Hero" award for their relentless efforts in bringing positive changes to society despite numerous challenges, says a press release.The winners were honoured at the...
FE Report | 2026-05-16 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to restart nationwide enforcement drives against the marketing, sale, and distribution of illegal mobile handsets as grey-market smartphones continue to capture an increasingly large share of Bangladesh's mobile phone market.The decision was...
Gold fell to a more than one-week low on Friday, as US Treasury yields and the dollar climbed, while heightening inflation concerns due to the conflict in the Middle East reinforced bets for higher interest rates, reports Reuters.Spot gold was...
KM Monirul Islam has been elected the president of Titas Gas Engineers Association and Shamsur Rahman its general secretary for the 2026-28 term. The election to the 27-member executive committee of the association was held on April 30, says a...
The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) organises a seven-day 'Special Service Week' from May 11 to 19 on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of CAG.As part of this programme, the Comptroller and Auditor General Md Nurul...
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