FE REPORT | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
Canada's Indo-Pacific Trade Representative Paul Thoppil arrived in Bangladesh on Saturday evening, leading a business delegation for a four-day visit beginning today (Sunday).Mr Thoppil will meet with key members of the interim government, other stakeholders, and leaders from the private...
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters): Global food commodity prices increased in April, driven by higher cereal, meat and dairy product prices that outweighed falls in sugar and vegetable oils, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation said on Friday.The FAO Food...
Shahjalal Islami Bank opens Hajj Booth and free medical camp for pilgrimsShahjalal Islami Bank PLC inaugurated a Hajj Booth and free medical camp at Ashkona Hajj Camp for providing Hajj guidelines and free medical services to the pilgrims. Free medical...
The government has initiated a move to implement a Tk 935.1 million project in a bid to lay the groundwork for introducing green railway transport system in the country.Bangladesh Railway will implement the project titled 'Green Railway Transport Preparatory Technical...
LALMONIRHAT, May 03 (UNB): A 22-year-old worker died and another was injured while cleaning a septic tank at Satpatki village in Sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat district on Saturday morning.The deceased was identified as Maruf Hossain, son of Abdul Khaleq from...
Tanjim Hasan Patwary | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
In Bangladesh's fast-evolving workplaces-from Dhaka's FMCG headquarters to the regional branches of private banks-critical thinking has become a non-negotiable asset. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023, critical thinking and analytical reasoning are among the top...
Jesan Al-Barid | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
From May 08 to May 10, Adamjee Cantonment College will host ACC Genesis 2025, a three-day debating tournament that brings together 36 of Bangladesh's most promising teams. What began as a quiet conversation between two teachers has grown into a...
Asifur Rahman Khan | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
When my wife told me we were expecting our third child, my first thought wasn't about diaper bags or sleepless nights. It was much scarier than that: "Oh God, can we afford to educate the third one?" It wasn't just...
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he will speak about his future at the club only on the last day of the LaLiga season, as Spanish media reports continue to link him with a move to the Brazil national team,...
CAPE TOWN, May 03 (Reuters): South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who returned home from the Indian Premier League last month, admitted failing a drug test and apologised for his actions on SaturdayRabada, second in the world test bowling rankings,...
Bangladesh returned to their trusted formula of a turning track in the second Test against Zimbabwe. It begged the question whether the Bangladesh had moved one step forward but two steps back after dishing out such a surface, reports Cricbuzz.The...
SUCRE, May 03 (BBC): Five people have been rescued after spending 36 hours atop a plane in an alligator-infested swamp in the Amazon after it was forced to make an emergency landing, local authorities said.The small plane was found by...
NEW YORK, May 03 (BBC): The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an "unparalleled" antivenom, say scientists.Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have been shown to protect...
WASHINGTON, May 03 (AFP): The United States on Friday approved a $3.5 billion sale of missiles to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), ahead of a visit to the kingdom by President Donald Trump.The State Department said it notified Congress of...
KYIV, May 03 (AFP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.Russia has so far rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire pushed by Kyiv...
Karmasangsthan Bank holds Business Development Meeting-2025 Karmasangsthan Bank held the 'Business Development Meeting-2025' in Patuakhali on Friday, with the participation of regional and branch managers and field officers of the bank in Barisal, Patuakhali and Pirojpur regions. Managing Director Arun...
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains on Friday, as a firmer ringgit and weak demand from key markets weighed on prices, while it logged a weekly loss.The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery...
Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) M Sakhawat Hossain blamed on Saturday past misgovernance and political abuse for the failure of the country's industrial sector, stating that factory owners used to hold political power and parliamentary positions, leading to...
PARIS/HAMBURG, May 2 (Reuters): European wheat fell for a fourth consecutive week despite a technical rise on Friday, knocked by a strong euro against the dollar hampering export prospects on world markets.Benchmark September milling wheat on Paris-based Euronext, was up...
NARAYANGANJ, May 03 (BSS): Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that smart cards would be given to the farmers after cancelling the 'fake' Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) cards."The farmers would be encouraged if they get fair prices of the...
Apple shares fell 5 per cent on Friday after the company trimmed its stock buyback program and CEO Tim Cook flagged a $900 million tariff-related hit to costs this quarter amid a raging Sino-US trade war, reports Reuters.US President Donald...
Saifunnahar Sumi | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
Global buyers demand greener supply chains, but the financial pressure of transitioning to clean energy has raised serious concerns about its impact on workers who are the backbone of the country's ready-made garment (RMG) sector.Factories are under growing pressure to...
Rashed Chowdhury has been elected as the chairman of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), according to a statement.Prior to assuming this role, Mr Chowdhury was the vice chairman of the board and the chairman of the board executive committee of the...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
Despite extreme volatility in the equity market during January-March (Q3) of FY25, many close-ended mutual funds (MFs) have reported positive earnings for the period-a turnaround from losses in the same quarter a year ago.For example, ICB AMCL Sonali Bank Ltd....
Muhammad Mahmood | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
The collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime and her hasty escape to India on August 5 last year were shocking in their speed but not surprising. She has been residing in New Delhi since the day she fled from Bangladesh....
Diploma in Pharmacy is a rigorous four-year academic programme in Bangladesh, producing skilled pharmacists who play a vital role in the healthcare system. From hospitals and clinics to community pharmacies and regulatory bodies, these professionals ensure the safe and effective...
On May 3rd, the world observes Press Freedom Day, a reminder to honour and uphold the principles of free press. It is a day of support for media professionals and a call to eliminate restrictions on the press. In a...
In April 2025, Bangladesh's remittance inflow is demonstrating remarkable strength, with an inflow of $2.27 billion reported during the first 26 days of the month, showcasing ongoing financial support from the nation's expatriates. This figure mirrors trends observed in previous...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
Polytechnic students have been protesting since 16 April to realise their six-point demand, which includes the cancellation of a High Court verdict that allowed the promotion of craft instructors to the post of the junior instructor, age restrictions on new...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-05-04 00:00:00
Among the eight reform commissions formed by the Yunus-led interim government, the Labour Reform Commission, the last one to present its report, holds significant importance. This is the first time in Bangladesh's history that such a commission has been established...
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