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Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles

2026-01-14 00:00:00

MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (AFP): Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision not to play singles at the Australian Open was the right one.The 2022 Wimbledon finalist last...

India eye series clincher as NZ look to bounce back today

2026-01-14 00:00:00

RAJKOT, Jan 13 (IANS): Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will face New Zealand in Rajkot on Wednesday as they look to clinch the series by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match contest....

Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for WC

2026-01-14 00:00:00

TANGIER, Morocco, Jan 13 (AP): Fans of two of Africa's top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.Senegal and Ivory Coast were added in December to the list...

Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia's dominant women's cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, has announced that she will retire from the game after the upcoming multi-format series against India, reports Reuters.The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of...

Playoff race intensifies as BPL moves to Dhaka

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Three teams have already sealed their spots in the playoffs after the end of the Sylhet phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which leaves just one place up for grabs as the tournament moves into its Dhaka leg, report...

Madanpur-Madanganj road turns into a death trap

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

MANIKGANJ, Jan 13: The nearly 11-km Madanpur-Madanganj road in Narayanganj has fallen into severe disrepair within a short time after it was repaired-causing frequent accidents and growing hardship for commuters.The RHD says overloaded cargo vehicles have caused the road to...

Madaripur, Satkhira, Lalmonirhat, Chattogram road accidents kill six

2026-01-14 00:00:00

A total of six persons were killed in separate road accidents in Madaripur, Satkhira and Lalmonirhat districts on Tuesday and Monday night, report agencies.In Madaripur, three persons were killed in after a cover van hit a battery-powered van in Madaripur's...

Jujube cultivation brings new prosperity to Cumilla

2026-01-14 00:00:00

CUMILLA, Jan 13 (UNB): Shikarpur village in Barura upazila of Cumilla district is witnessing a quiet agricultural revolution as jujube orchards transform the rural landscape and uplift farmers' incomes.Once a traditional farming community, the village has now become a hub...

Teknaf border tense over Myanmar armed conflict

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, Jan 13: The ongoing armed conflict inside Myanmar has had a direct and devastating impact on Teknaf border inside Bangladeshs area, pushing local livelihoods into deep uncertainty. Fear and insecurity have brought daily life to a standstill, leaving...

What DITF offers to the buyers and sellers

MIZANUR RAHMAN RAFI | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

Mr Sanjoy, 26, claims to be Indian and works as a shoe seller at a shop named 'Indian Footwear' at the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF). Although his shop offers various types of shoes, the first thing buyers notice is...

Winter redefines Dhaka's appetite

SAMIUL HAQUE | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

After sunset, the gates of the National Zoo and the Botanical Garden close to visitors. Inside, the paths fall quiet. Outside, the evening begins. In front of the darkened entrances, carts line the roadside. Charcoal fires glow under aluminum pots,...

Zaber & Zubair displays spring-summer '27 collection

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Limited, a global leader in sustainable and innovative textile solutions, has started the 17th edition of its signature Fabric Week, showcasing its innovation and product development for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2027 season.The six-day expo began on...

Stocks fall ahead of US inflation data; geopolitics, Fed in focus

2026-01-14 00:00:00

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters): Global shares dipped on Tuesday and the dollar recovered some lost ground ahead of US inflation data and major bank earnings, while oil prices gained as unrest in Iran fanned fears for supplies.US President Donald Trump's...

AGRANI BANK HOLDS 1000TH BOARD MEETING

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Agrani Bank PLC held the 1000th meeting of its Board of Directors at the boardroom of the bank's Head Office on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of...

Restaurant sector reels under LPG gas shortages, says BROA

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

The country's restaurant sector is facing a severe crisis due to energy shortages, persistently high inflation, harassment in the name of trade unions, overlapping regulatory controls, and the unchecked expansion of illegal street food businesses, the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association...

BRAC Bank distributes winter clothes across Bangladesh

2026-01-14 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has distributed more than 62,000 pieces of winter clothes nationwide to support marginalised communities affected by extreme cold.As part of the initiative, the bank provided 13,000 blankets through the Chief Advisor's Welfare Fund and the Chattogram City Corporation,...

BB promotes Mustafizur Rahman to Director

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently promoted Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman to the position of Director, recognising his professional competence, dedication, and significant contributions to the organisation.Prior to this promotion, Mr. Rahman served as an Additional Director in the SME and Special...

Sustainable blue economy needs investment, technology

2026-01-14 00:00:00

The Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, Connectivity, and Resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) formally commenced at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, on Tuesday.Jointly organised by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (Japan), the Maheshkhali Integrated...

Classified loans down 3.45pc, profits up 2.52pc

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recorded a notable turnaround in the 2024-25 fiscal year as its classified loans declined to a historic low of 3.45 per cent, while profits rose by 2.52 per cent. This reflected improved operational efficiency...

ICC BANGLADESH HOLDS WORKSHOP IN CHATTOGRAM

2026-01-14 00:00:00

ICC Bangladesh organised a daylong workshop on 'Legal and Compliance Perspectives under Documentary Credits' in Chattogram recently. ICCB Secretary General Ataur Rahman inaugurated the workshop and distributed certificates among the participants while A T M Nesarul Hoque, Executive Vice President...

Sonali Bank improves its asset quality notably

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

Riding on massive recovery drives across the country, the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC made a significant stride in improving its asset quality in 2025 calendar year.Sharing the key financials of the bank at a media briefing at its headquarters on...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK WORKSHOP BEGINS

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Al-Arafah Islami Bank organised a three-day training workshop titled 'General Banking Management' at the bank's Training Institute. Managing Director and CEO Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest on Tuesday. Principal of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training...

Five-year bond yields slide on liquidity glut

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

The yield on five-year treasury bonds fell sharply on Tuesday as banks channelled excess liquidity into risk-free government securities amid weak private-sector credit demand ahead of the national election.The cut-off yield-commonly referred to as the interest rate-on Bangladesh Government Treasury...

MoF forms committee to review social safety net allowances

FE REPORT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has formed a 12-member inter-ministerial working committee to conduct periodic reviews of stipends and allowances under various government social safety net programmes.According to a notice from the ministry, the committee will assist the cabinet committee...

InterContinental Dhaka launches AI-powered glass bottle water plant

2026-01-14 00:00:00

InterContinental Dhaka, the iconic luxury hotel by IHG, has become the first hotel in Bangladesh to introduce an AI-powered Glass Bottle Water Plant producing Zero Mile Artisanal Water, setting a significant new benchmark in sustainable hospitality.The facility was recently inaugurated...

Pubali Bank breaks record with over Tk 30b operating profit

2026-01-14 00:00:00

Pubali Bank has recorded an operating profit that exceeded Tk 30 billion in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the bank's history.Driven by sustainable growth strategies, robust risk management and a strong customer-centric approach, the bank's operating profit grew by...

BSC pays Tk 2.03b to govt in loan repayment, dividends

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 13: Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has handed over a cheque for Tk 2.03 billion to the government, covering loan installments and dividend payments related to six ship acquisition projects implemented under the Ministry of Shipping.The cheque was formally...

How investor exit, thin liquidity are rewriting the DSEX

MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

The latest rebalancing of the benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse has pushed out several fundamentally strong stocks in favour of junk stocks, a consequence of investors' prolonged exit from the secondary market over the past two years."This is a...

Post-IPO underperformance triggers asset inquiry into Silva Pharma

FARHAN FARDAUS | 2026-01-14 00:00:00

The securities regulator has instructed Silva Pharmaceuticals to conduct a revaluation of its machinery and equipment purchased with IPO funds and to disclose the operational status of the factory building constructed using the same proceeds.The move aims to determine the...

Freezing rain paralyses transport in C Europe

2026-01-14 00:00:00

VIENNA, Jan 13 (AFP): Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport on Tuesday, while neighbouring Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced travel disruptions.Snow and freezing temperatures buffeted Europe last week, with gale-force winds and storms claiming...