FE REPORT | 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin in a meeting on Saturday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao sought the country's assistance in drone technology for use in the agricultural sector. Sheikh Bashiruddin expressed his hope that the support would play an effective...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed is set to unveil the first budget of the interim government tomorrow (Monday), at a time when the country's economy is grappling with multiple challenges, including persistently high inflation and a slump in private investment.Dr....
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-06-01 00:00:00
An envisaged rollback of protective taxes on 'made-in -Bangladesh' package of products begins in the upcoming fiscal year with the planned levying of standard 15-percent VAT on all goods after 2030.Local manufacturers of blender, juicer, rice cooker, oven, mobile-phone set,...
Members of Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) on Saturday paid glowing tributes to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman marking his 44th martyrdom anniversary, reports BSS.In observance of the day, they placed floral wreaths at the grave of Ziaur Rahman in the city’s...
BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy today said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was a real patriot and symbol of democracy, reports BSS."If we understand Zia's ideology, there will be no fear in us," he said while addressing the inaugural...
KISHOREGANJ, May 31 (BSS): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Professor Mujibur Rahman on Saturday said that the people of Bangladesh desire elections that would be fair, transparent, and meaningful."People of Bangladesh want elections, but not any kind of frivolous election," he said...
The Dhaka University (DU) unit of the Chhatra Dal has reiterated its call for the resignation of the institution's vice-chancellor (VC) and proctor for failing to ensure a safe campus environment, reports bdnews24.com.The group made the demand at a media...
Nagorik Oikya will celebrate its 13th founding anniversary today (Sunday) with a series of month-long programme, reports BSS.To mark the day, the national and party flags will be hoisted at the party's central office. Tributes will also be paid to...
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to deliver its verdict today (Sunday) on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's appeal to regain its registration as a political party, reports BSS.The long-awaited judgment has been placed as item number one on...
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury addressing a discussion meeting marking the 44th martyrdom anniversary of the party's founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, organised by Zia Parishad at the National Press Club auditorium on Saturday— Photo collected.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was a symbol of democracy who dedicated his life to establish democratic ideals in the country, reports BSS."President Ziaur Rahman was not just a person; he...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with...
World No Tobacco Day-2025 was observed across the country on Saturday, as elsewhere in the world aiming to raise awareness about the consequences of tobacco consumption and encouraging people to quit smoking, reports BSS.This year's theme in Bangladesh highlights the...
FE REPORT Bangladesh Railway (BR) started train services for the Eid passengers on Saturday.During a visit to the Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital, it was found that passengers began gathering at the station from early morning.The station premises was...
FE REPORT A total of 80,723 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through 208 flights until Friday to perform the holy Hajj, according to the latest bulletin of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.The bulletin also...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Services at the National Institute of Opthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) in the capital remained suspended on Saturday, as doctors, nurses, and employees at the facility were observing a work abstention to protest assaults on them by patients.The hospital has been...
At least 22 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports BSS.Of the new cases, seven were reported in Chattogram...
DU CORRESPONDENTExperts from the Bureau of Business Research (BBR) under the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, have made several key recommendations to the government aimed at reforming the national budget process.The recommendations were placed during a policy dialogue...
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, addressing a discussion titled "Reforms in the Water Sector" on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Water...
FE Report Speakers at a programme on Saturday emphasised that rebuilding Bangladesh after the fall of the authoritarian regime requires urgent focus on reform, and empowering new class of people to support the reform for July-uprising aspiring Bangladesh. They said...
Eastern Bank Plc. (EBL) has been awarded the highest AAA credit rating from Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Ltd. (CRAB), along with short-term rating of ST-1 and a stable outlook for three years in a row, says a statement.Ali Reza...
In a significant development within the country's banking sector, Bank Asia PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah Limited, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, in which Bank Asia will acquire the Bangladesh Operations...
In a major breakthrough for agricultural innovation in Bangladesh, Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) has developed a new high-yielding, zinc-enriched aromatic rice variety, 'GAU Dhan-3', under the leadership of renowned plant breeder Professor Dr. Nasrin Akter Ivy from the Department of...
Aminul Islam Bulbul had just wrapped up his opening address at his first press conference as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The new president might have expected a few softballs. Instead, the press hurled bouncers at him --...
LAHORE, Pakistan, May 31 (Agencies): Bangladesh have slumped to a comprehensive 57-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the second T20I in a one-sided contest that sealed the series for the hosts with a game still to play.After showing...
Bangladesh are keen to avoid a series whitewash by showing an improved performance as they will take on Pakistan in the third and final T20 International at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today (Sunday), reports BSS.The match will starts at 9pm...
FE REPORTApparel factories enrolled under the Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) programme have seen a reduction in the number of social audits required, compared to non- participating units, resulting in both cost and time savings for the manufacturers.Social audits assess labour...
Prime Bank signs agreement with Farazy Hospital LimitedPrime Bank PLC, a leading second generation commercial bank, has recently signed an agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited at bank's Gulshan corporate office. Under the agreement, Prime Bank employees and customers can enjoy...
BD Venture Ltd has appointed Mamun Rashid as its new Chairman, bringing on board one of the country's most respected financial minds to guide the company's next phase of growth, says a statement.Mr Rashid is a seasoned finance professional, policy...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-01 00:00:00
About 66.83 per cent, out of 9683 industrial units, under the Industrial Police jurisdiction except Dhaka Metropolitan area, could not clear festival allowances until Saturday, a deadline set by the government. Some 3,212 units, including textile and readymade garment factories,...
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