GAZIPUR, May 10 (UNB): The students of Rover Polly Degree College on Saturday blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Mastarbari in Gazipur district protesting the 'killing of a fellow pushing off a bus by some transport workers'.Mehedi Hasan, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police...
FARIDPUR, May 10 (UNB): Train operations between Dhaka and the southern region of the country remained suspended since Friday night following the derailment of two bogies of a train at Bhanga Bamonkanda Junction in Faridpur district.Assistant Rail Station Master of...
Guests are seen at a training programme titled "Introduction and Application Strategies of Technologies Developed by the Department of Soil Science" (top) as participants busy listening held at the seminar room of the International Complex, Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) in...
RAJSHAHI, May 10 (BSS): Boro paddy farmers across Rajshahi, including the vast Barind region, are delighted with the yield and price at the beginning of the current harvesting season.According to sources concerned, farmers are, on average, getting 24 to 25...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, May 10: The prices of almost all vegetables have shot up despite their ample supplies to kitchen markets in the district in recent times.On the other hand, most fishes, including hilsa, are selling at exorbitant prices in local markets....
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, May 10: Plying of unfit and unauthorised vehicles on the roads of Rajshahi city and outside leads to a concerning rise in road accidents and the consequential fatalities and injuries.The number of unauthorised vehicles plying the district's streets, including...
LOS ANGELES, May 10 (Reuters): Major container shipping companies are suspending at least six scheduled weekly routes between China and the United States as President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs on the world's top exporting country collapse trade, maritime consultants said.The...
HAMBURG/CANBERRA/PARIS, May 10 (Reuters): Chinese buyers bought between 400,000 and 500,000 metric tons of wheat from Australia and Canada in recent weeks, traders said, as heat threatens to damage crops in China's agricultural heartlands.China is the world's top wheat grower...
NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters): Health and wellness companies are embracing weight-loss drugs and building offerings around them in an effort to avoid the fate of WeightWatchers, which declared bankruptcy this week, citing vastly increased use of the new blockbuster...
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, May 10 (Reuters): China's soybean imports plunged to a 10-year low in April as prolonged customs clearance delays and late Brazilian shipments caused by harvest slowdowns and logistics issues disrupted the usual flow of cargoes, traders and analysts say.Total...
KARACHI, May 10 (Arab News): Pakistan is facing a "big backlog" of export containers at its ports after international shipping lines began bypassing the country, following India's decision to block vessels carrying Pakistani cargo, officials and shipping documents confirmed to...
ADN DigiNet has launched its newly developed flagship products -- Roboket and WoW -- in collaboration with Grameenphone Ltd., via their solution marketplace, AppCity. Grameenphone hosted the launching event at its head office, GP House, in Dhaka recently. ADN Group...
IPDC Joyee has introduced a first-of-its-kind temporary Day Care Centre, in collaboration with Rainbow Valley Early Childhood Development, a valued client and trusted partner in early childhood care. IPDC Joyee, an initiative by IPDC Finance PLC, introduced this facility at...
BRAC Bank has partnered with Chattogram City Corporation, one of the country's key municipal institutions, to offer its officials exclusive Employee Banking benefits. With this collaboration, Chattogram City Corporation officials will enjoy seamless access to salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards,...
Sonali Bank PLC hosted 'Business Conference-2025' at a Krishibid Institution in Dhaka on Saturday. Chairman of Sonali Bank Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury was present as the chief guest. The bank's MD & CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan presided over the conference...
With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, electronics giant Walton has unveiled seven new refrigerator models, featuring advanced and innovative AI- and IoT-based technologies, says a statement.The lineup includes an 8-in-1 convertible mode refrigerator with a 21.5-inch smart display, a tri-door side-by-side smart refrigerator...
The International Monetary Fund executive board approved on Friday a fresh $1.4 billion loan to Pakistan under its climate resilience fund and approved the first review of its $7 billion program, freeing about $1 billion in cash, reports Reuters."Pakistan's policy...
In a pioneering move that will reshape the future of Bangladesh's urban landscape, Bproperty.com Limited and Rupayan Group have entered into a high-impact partnership that brings together the most advanced technology, huge investment, and shared vision for a smarter, more...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
The Progressive Knit Alliance (PKA), led by Mohammad Hatem, managing director of MB Knit Fashion, won the biennial election of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) held on Saturday, according to preliminary results. The election was held at...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
Some 34,720 entrepreneurs directly received various services from the SME Foundation (SMEF) during 2023-24 fiscal year.Of the small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) served, 17,001 were males and 17,719 were females.This information was revealed at the 19th annual general meeting of...
Prime Bank Foundation entered into a strategic collaboration with renowned architectural firm Volumezero Ltd. Under this agreement, Volumezero would provide architectural design and supervision services for the development of an international school campus in Purbachal, Sector 2. The official event...
NCC Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to implement the "Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)," an entrepreneurship development initiative under the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance. This nationwide...
LONDON, May 10 (Reuters): A political push to pare back EU sustainability regulations must not mean losing information on material risks or force investors to rely more heavily on third-party data providers, Europe's main asset management trade group said on...
Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Friday, losing about $83 billion in market value, as intensified military action between India and its neighbouring Pakistan rattled investors, reports Reuters.The nuclear-armed neighbours have been locked in conflict since Wednesday,...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
Stakeholders of the capital market are looking forward to today's meeting where the Chief Advisor is expected to listen to measures taken so far to help stabilise the market and give a direction in the next course of action. Dr....
MOHIDUL ALAM | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
Securing venture capital is often the difference between startup success and failure, yet many founders find investor relationships mysterious and intimidating. The fundraising landscape rewards strategic approaches that combine relationship-building, social proof, and disciplined communication. Whether raising your first round...
FE YOUTH DESK | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
The first edition of Invest in Chattogram 2025, a flagship initiative under Occean Venture, was inaugurated at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View recently, aiming to spotlight the port city as Bangladesh's next frontier for innovation and investment.Organised by Startup...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2025-05-11 00:00:00
The simmering rivalry between India and Pakistan-two nuclear-armed nations tied by decades of distrust, border clashes, and political bitterness-continues to afflict South Asia's quest for regional peace and harmony. The latest flashpoint, set off by a deadly attack in Indian-administered...
The recent escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan has once again raised pressing concerns about the fragility of nuclear deterrence in South Asia. Historically, both nations' acquisition of nuclear capabilities was believed to establish a deterrent equilibrium-one that would...
"Mother" - a small word, yet it holds an entire universe for a child. From the first steps of learning to life's defining moments, a mother is always there-guiding, protecting, and loving unconditionally. No riches can repay the debt we...
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