FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has directed the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist local cautionary signal number-3, as a seasonal low may trigger squally weather over the north Bay of Bengal and the adjoining...
RU CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
The Rajshahi University (RU) celebrated its 73rd founding anniversary on Monday with a series of daylong programmes under the theme 'Rajshahi University in Education, Research and Democratic Progress'.The celebrations began in the morning with teachers, students, officers and employees gathering...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has alleged that projects undertaken during the past 15 and a half years under the Awami League (AL) government prioritised oligarchic and private interests rather than public welfare, leaving the energy...
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Monday sought stronger action against food adulteration, directing the formation of a three-member high-level committee to identify the challenges facing the relevant agencies and recommend measures to make them more effective, reports UNB.He gave...
People paid their tribute to eminent educationist, essayist, and Bangla Academy President Professor Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq after his body was taken to Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Monday. He was laid to rest at the Mirpur Martyred...
A Dhaka court on Monday framed charges against 13 people, including former lawmaker Abdus Salam Murshedy, in a case filed over the alleged grabbing of 27 kathas of government land in the capital's Gulshan-2 area, reports BSS. Judge Md Abdus...
The second session of the 13th Parliament will resume today (Tuesday) after a week-long recess following the passage of a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for 2026-27 fiscal year on June 30 last, reports UNB.The today's sitting of the Second...
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said the current government, which assumed office in February 2026, has placed rural development at the centre of its agenda and undertaken a series of programmes for...
Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Nurul Islam on Monday said the government does not pursue the politics of revenge rather attaches highest priority to ensuring security and justice for every citizen, reports UNB."Rather than pursuing politics of revenge and...
Vice President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman feeding children with desserts while visiting a child daycare centre run by the Department of Social Services at Tejgaon in the capital on Monday. — PID
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...
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