FE REPORT | 2026-05-15 00:00:00
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has installed artificial intelligence (AI)-based traffic cameras at several key points in the capital to detect traffic rule violations. A high official of its traffic division has told The Financial Express that the cameras are...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Bangladesh's two largest administrative divisions - Dhaka and Chattogram - accounted for more than four-fifths of the total remittance inflows in March, signifying their continued dominance in overseas migration and foreign -currency earnings.According to a Bangladesh Bank report released on...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday ordered that former minister Dr Dipu Moni, and journalists Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa be shown arrested in a case filed over the 2013 Shapla Chattar massacre during a rally of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh,...
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has concluded the hearing of closing arguments in the case against Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, over crimes against humanity and killings during the July Uprising, reports bdnews24.com. A three-member bench, headed...
The enrolment MCQ examination of the Bangladesh Bar Council will be held on June 12, reports BSS.A notice signed by the Bar Council Secretary (District and Sessions Judge) Mohammad Kamal Hossain Sikder stated that the examination will take place on...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has called upon the government employees to make efforts in building an efficient, accountable, and technology-driven administration to fulfill public expectations and their wellbeing, reports BSS."The state is not the personal device of...
The number of voters in Bangladesh has now reached 128.3 million (12.83 crore), over six lakh higher than the electorate recorded during the February-12 general election, reports UNB.The total number of voters is 12,83,23,240 in the country, according to the...
The Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Leader of the opposition in Parliament Shafiqur Rahman at his office in Parliament, reports UNB.The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, according...
The Election Commission (EC) is working with a goal to complete local government polls across the country within the next one year, placing the highest priority on meeting the timeline, reports BSS."Preparations for holding local government elections have already begun...
The EHS+ Centre of North South University, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, recently organised a consultation programme on the university campus under its ongoing project titled "Comprehensive Certificate Course on Occupational Safety and Health for Undergraduate Students, Graduate...
FE REPORT The Detective Branch (DB) personnel of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police nabbed nine people, including six Chinese nationals, from the capital's Uttara and Turag areas over their alleged involvement in online gambling, cyber fraud and illegal digital financial transactions."They...
OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, May 14: Rashmi Akhter, who had been shot earlier by terrorists in Raufabad area under Bayezid Police Station in Chittagong, died while undergoing treatment. The 11-year-old child died at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Chattogram Medical College...
JU CORRESPONDENTA total of 395 kilograms of fish fry were released into the water bodies of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Wednesday as part of an initiative to strengthen fisheries resources and ensure the proper utilisation of aquatic areas on the...
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch its 'Eid Special Bus Service' from May 23 ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS.Advance ticket sales for BRTC buses will begin on May 17, said a press release on Thursday.The initiative...
CHATTOGRAM, May 14, 2026 (BSS): The dream of celebrating their younger brother's special day was shattered, as four siblings from Rangunia upazila in Chattogram tragically died together in Oman while shopping for his wedding.They were expected to return home soon,...
Perla Sanitary Ware holds conference for dealersPerla Sanitary Ware, a concern of BHL Group, has recently organised its Dealer Conference- 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Managing Director of BHL...
FE REPORTThe High Court (HC) on Wednesday ordered Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to commission a fresh study by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to assess the possible health and environmental effects of radiation emitted from mobile phone...
OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, May 14: A high-level delegation led by Ambassador of Japan SAIDA Shinichi visited Chittagong Port on Thursday to discuss strategic infrastructure projects and enhance bilateral maritime cooperation.Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Member (Harbor and Marine) Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah...
United Finance has reported strong growth across all key performance indicators for the first quarter of 2026.The company's loan & investment portfolio grew by 2.38% to Tk 23,396 million, reflecting continued demand and prudent portfolio management. Customer confidence remained strong,...
PRAGATI INSURANCE HOLDS 342ND BOARD MEETING The 342nd meeting of the Board of Directors of Pragati Insurance PLC was held at the company's Head office at Pragati Insurance Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday. The photo shows Syed M. Altaf Hussain,...
FE REPORTA daylong international business and investment networking event styled as 'Bangladesh China Business Summit 2026' will be held in the city on May 16, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.The event is expected to create a...
FE REPORTThe government has directed all factory owners to pay festival allowances to workers by May 21, ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.Factory authorities were also asked to consult workers and decide on May wage payments in case of advance disbursement...
FE REPORTThe 718MW JERA Meghnaghat Power Ltd (JMPL) continues operation in accordance with instructions from the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), says a company statement. JMPL issued the statement Thursday, a day after...
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir visits stalls at Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo-2026 at International Convention City Bashundhara on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen was present on the occasion. — PID
FE REPORT | 2026-05-15 00:00:00
The government is considering sweeping fiscal incentives, including tax exemptions and duty waivers on solar panels and related equipment, as part of a new investment-friendly policy aimed at accelerating Bangladesh's renewable energy transition.The proposed measures are expected to significantly lower...
MetLife, in association with Global Citizen, has launched a global football-themed social media challenge titled "Footwork for Futures" to support access to quality education and sports for children and youth, aiming to build more confident and resilient communities.The campaign, which...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) replaced injured Shadman Islam with fellow opener Zakir Hasan for the second Test against Pakistan, scheduled in Sylhet from tomorrow (Saturday) . Shadman suffered a chest injury and has been ruled out of the second Test...
BRAHMANBARIA, May 14 (UNB): A 15-year-old schoolboy died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Thursday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Md Fahad Mia, 15, son of Faruk, a resident of the...
MYMENSINGH, May 14 (BSS): State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid has said the government is planning to introduce an intercity train service from Mymensingh.The train will run either on the Mymensingh-Dhaka route or the Mymensingh-Sylhet route, he told journalists on...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-05-15 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, May 14: Amid severe shortage of rabies vaccines across the country against intense demand, at least five people have died since last Wednesday after being beaten by 'rabid' dogs in Gaibandha.The deceased have been identified as Sultana Begum (39),...
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