The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold local-government elections in phases from October, with Union Parishad (UP) and municipality polls likely to be conducted in the first phase, reports BSS."The commission would be able to complete all necessary preparations...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh's export competitiveness is coming under increasing pressure ahead of its graduation from the least- developed country (LDC) status due to uncertainty over post-graduation market access, tougher compliance requirements, and new free-trade agreements (FTAs) signed by competing exporting countries, according...
JASIM UDDIN | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Sheltech Group, one of the leading business conglomerates, has unveiled an investment programme worth around Tk 15.04 billion across agro-processing, real estate, textiles, manufacturing and renewable energy, aiming to create nearly 45,000 jobs, including about 40,000 through contract farming in...
COX'S BAZAR, July 6 (BSS): At least nine people, including eight Rohingya refugees, were killed and several others injured in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall at three Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and in Cox's Bazar town early Monday.The landslides occurred...
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) says consumers should not expect an immediate improvement in electricity supply following June's tariff hike, reports bdnews24.com.The additional revenue will only become available after July's bill collections, allowing the utility to purchase more fuel...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Revamping the dormant South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) through practical cooperation, institutional reforms, and renewed political commitment is deemed imperative for economic advances and shared prosperity. Speakers at a seminar Monday made the call as they think such...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
The government has unveiled comprehensive guidelines for developing onshore wind-power projects, with industry leaders saying the new framework could pave the way for greater private investment.The new framework, released last week, is also expected to help Bangladesh tap its "immense...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
The government has replaced Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Zakir Hossain Chowdhury with BB Executive Director Md Anis Ur Rahman.Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID) under the Ministry of Finance Nazma Mubarak confirmed the reshuffle in the top hierarchy...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh has reduced its outstanding electricity payment dues to Adani Power by more than half over the past year, with regular payments helping restore full-capacity power supply from the Godda plant and easing concerns over cross-border electricity imports.The arrears owed...
Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway on Monday (as per BST) in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 was decided by moments. But it was also the culmination of problems that have been building for more than two decades, report...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for an official visit to Saudi Arabia, marking another step toward strengthening bilateral relations.The invitation was conveyed Monday when Saudi Ambassador in Bangladesh Abdullah Jafar...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
A tightfisted policy stance on the monetary front and supply bounties pay off as Bangladesh saw 12-month average inflation rate for the just-concluded financial year fall significantly to 8.68 per cent from preceding double-digit level. The rate dropped from 10.03...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank has suspended a section of the Bank Company Act for a year only to allow letter of credit (LC) opening in favour of a defaulter company. The BB move has taken many by surprise. Issuing a circular Monday,...
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters): Australia crushed England by seven wickets in a one-sided final to land their seventh T20 women's World Cup at a sold-out Lord's on Sunday.A sparkling second-wicket century partnership between Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield helped Australia...
LAUSANNE, July 6 (AFP): FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.FIFA's ruling, which came after the intervention of...
After a six-month-long break, Shakib Al Hasan returned to play for MI New York for the first time this season at the seventh match of Major League Cricket (MLC), but was unable to make any significant contributions, report agencies.He left...
Nahid Rana recorded career-best figures of 6 for 21, which was also the best by a Bangladesh player in ODI cricket. However, his efforts went in vain as a collective bowling performance helped Zimbabwe prevail in a low-scoring first ODI...
PRAIA, July 6 (Reuters): Cape Verde's football squad were given a heroes' welcome by thousands of fans when they returned home on Sunday after a fairytale run at the World Cup that ended in a 3-2 defeat by Argentina in...
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States, July 06 (Agencies): Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.Neymar came on...
With his quiet brilliance, incredible goal-scoring ability and sly smile, Norway's Erling Haaland has etched his name in history yet again, report agencies."It is one of the most insane days in Norwegian history," Haaland, arguably the country's greatest footballer, said...
MEXICO CITY, July 6 (Reuters): Ten-man England weathered a Mexico storm at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third straight time with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory over the co-hosts on Sunday thanks to a Jude...
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 06 (Agencies): Argentina and Egypt head into their World Cup last-16 clash on Tuesday in Atlanta with little time to recover after both survived gruelling physical tests in their first knockout matches.Reigning champions Argentina needed extra...
SYDNEY, July 07 (Reuters): Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue in a comedy podcast interview, prompting outrage from women's rights groups and opposition lawmakers.Albanese was asked by host...
BEIJING/SYDNEY, July 06 (Reuters): China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.A nuclear submarine of the...
WASHINGTON, July 06 (AFP): A "super typhoon" with the force of a category-five hurricane tore through the US Pacific territories of Northern Marianas and Guam on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage on the small...
CAIRO, July 06 (Reuters): Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and signalled it was ready to hand over to a group of Palestinian technocrats, as it presses Israel to honour other parts of...
MANILA, July 06 (Reuters): The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which begins on Monday, is set to frame the Philippines 2028 presidential race and deepen a schism between two storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into...
MOSCOW, July 06 (Agencies): Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 18 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, authorities said.President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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