Recently, we saw protests in Dhaka by frustrated graduates who couldn't secure employment after graduation and rising tuition rates. It underscores an unappealing truth: our focus on four-year university degrees is leaving much too many young adults without employment while...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Finally, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have given formal recognition to the state of Palestine on Sunday, September 21. The three staunch supporters of Israel-they still are-have decided to accept the Palestinian people's right to statehood. So, what prompted...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
For Bengalis, Sarodiyo Durga Puja is not just a religious festival. It is a season of colour, music, artistry, and togetherness. Across towns and villages, city streets and riverbanks, the goddess is welcomed home with fanfare, her clay idols crafted...
No sooner did the public administration ministry kicked up a row over the purchase of luxury cars for ministers of the next elected government than a dilemma over imported duty-free luxury cars follows. This time, though, the disposal of 42...
Razya Akter | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh, a nation of over 175 million people, stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic journey with an opportunity to utilise its burgeoning domestic market and a demographic dividend active till the next decade. Despite notable progress in poverty...
M Rokonuzzaman | 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Different studies indicate that Bangladesh has been suffering from increasing unemployment among the graduates of engineering and technical education and depressed salaries for fresh graduates. Such a job market reality has compelled graduates from B.Sc engineering programmes to seek jobs...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-22 12:00:00
Rajshahi University (RU) Syndicate on Sunday decided to uphold the suspension of Ward quota, after students on Saturday protested seeking permanent cancellation of the quota and some assaulted a teacher and injured a staff.The RU Officers' Association announced a complete...
Muhammad Zamir | 2025-09-22 12:00:00
Nepal emerged from a brutal decade-long Maoist insurgency in 2006 and also marked the end of the country's 240-year-old Hindu monarchy in 2008. However, the transformation into a federal state was marred by political infighting, and successive governments dragged their...
US President Donald Trump has claimed he ended seven wars across the world and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each, including one for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, reports bdnews24.com.He said this on Saturday night during a...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
A court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol 'Red Notice' against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife, as the ACC recovered 22 sacks of documents related to the ex-minister's wealth.On Sunday, a Chattogram court ordered the Anti-Corruption...
FE REPORTNational Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka that there was no internal or external instigation behind the proposal to appoint Prof Muhammad Yunus as the head of interim government.He...
Bangladesh has recorded nine more deaths from dengue fever over the past 24 hours as daily fatalities rose to a year high, reports bdnews24.com.Another 740 people were hospitalised with the Aedes-mosquito borne disease in the last 24 hours, which is...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
The financial market experienced improved liquidity in August as major indicators pointed to stronger funding conditions across the banking sector, according to Bangladesh Bank data released on Sunday. Lower borrowing costs, smoother settlements, and reduced volatility marked the month's money...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Yields on two types of treasury bills (T-bills) dropped below 10 per cent on Sunday, while the rate on 91-day T-bills remained at 10 per cent, as banks continued to channel excess liquidity into the instruments.The cut off yield, generally...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh will spotlight three major issues at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week: a long-delayed resolution of the Rohingya crisis, the country's democratic transition through elections, and its broader role in sustaining global peace.Chief...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Bangladeshi apparel exporters are increasingly focusing on the Japanese market after understanding its vast untapped potential. Many readymade garment (RMG) manufacturers and buying houses are preparing to expand their presence in this high-value destination.With an imminent economic partnership agreement (EPA),...
FE REPORTAttracting techno-savvy foreign firms in greater numbers is a must-do to drive economic growth in this era, says Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur and urges changing "narrow nationalistic mindset" in policymaking. In today's world, technology is driving...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Sept 21: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to hand over 30 luxury vehicles, imported by former ministers and members of parliament (MPs) under duty-free facilities, to the government after two failed attempts to sell those at...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
A Dhaka court has ordered the confiscation of US$81 million from the Philippines' Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) in connection with the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist in 2016, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police announced on Sunday.In February...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Business leaders and BNP stalwarts emphasized deferment of Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC (least developed country) status for three years as the country and its business infrastructure are not ready yet."If we want to have the investment, trade and business...
Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution but which is also bound to anger Israel and its main...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Multi-donor-funded Dhaka metro-rail southern-route project is put on the backburner as the post-uprising government culled some previously conceived megaprojects under reset development priorities to make the most of scant resources, officials say. Put on hold is the proposed Dhaka Mass...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-09-22 00:00:00
A synchronized special government drive is being launched for speedy settlement of top 100 cases of state-owned banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and regulatory bodies to recover some Tk 380 billion.Officials have said the Ministry of Finance has made the...
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday). Day and night temperature may remain unchanged. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded...
The village courts across 61 districts are offering swift and affordable justice, enabling the poor and marginalized communities to resolve disputes at a minimal cost and without delay, reports BSS.Criminal cases can be filed with the courts for just Taka...
DU CORRESPONDENTProfessor Dr. H. M. Mosarof Hossain, chairman of the Department of Finance at the University of Dhaka, has been appointed as the treasurer of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU).Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan nominated him...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Sunday the government will ensure the distribution of all school textbooks by January of the next year, reports BSS. "Orders for printing textbooks for certain classes have already been placed. Authorities are now...
In a bid to bolster law-enforcing agencies during Durga Puja, 80,000 volunteers will work towards ensuring security during this year's celebrations, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the volunteers, organised under the Ministry of Women and Children...
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has called on the youth of both countries to dedicate their passion and energy to strengthening Bangladesh-China friendship, saying their efforts will help build greater achievements for the future, reports BSS.He made the remarks...
FE REPORTThe Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has requested the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for taking steps to allocate 31,394 tonnes of rice for selling among more than 6.0 million smartcard-holder families through its monthly essential drive, sources said.The chairman...
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