Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday vowed to ensure proper recognition, rehabilitation and long-term support for the martyrs and those injured in the July Mass Uprising.The Prime Minister made the pledge while addressing the July National Conference at the Bangladesh-China...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Japan is likely to help Bangladesh's small enterprises to manufacture spare-parts for its high-tech manufacturing industries like cars and motors as Dhaka has sought technical support for developing the production houses here, officials have said.This strategic support will enable local...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Government authorities have identified 19 of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that are posing a "very high financial risk" with a combined liability burden of Tk 2.2238 trillion.A recent assessment by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has dug out the downside...
REZAUL KARIM | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
The government has moved to tighten oversight of the edible oil market by enforcing mandatory cost audits on refiners and importers.This is aimed at establishing "logical" consumer prices and curbing alleged market manipulation, sources say.Under the move issued by the...
Uttara Motors launches Isuzu Luxury NQR BusUttara Motors Limited has officially launched the all-new Isuzu Luxury NQR Bus in Bangladesh. The grand unveiling ceremony was jointly inaugurated by Matiur Rahman, Chairman & Managing Director of Uttara Motors Ltd; Abdul Latif...
JASHORE, July 4 (BSS): State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Saturday said the government is placing special emphasis on solar power generation to protect environmental balance by expanding electricity production from renewable energy sources."The...
FE Report | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Visa has launched its Visa Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in Bangladesh, introducing a new authentication technology designed to make online payments more secure and seamless.The global digital payments company is rolling out the service in collaboration with Eastern Bank PLC...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Dhaka Bank PLC aspires to become the country's top bank across all performance indicators within the next three years by bringing back its past glory riding on digital transformation.To achieve the prime objective, the second-generation private commercial bank, which commenced...
FE Report | 2026-07-05 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed its field-level officials and employees not to visit its headquarters without prior approval from the appropriate authority, saying unauthorised visits are disrupting administrative operations.In an office order issued on July 2, the...
FE REPORTThe government on Saturday invited US companies to expand their investments in Bangladesh, pledging policy stability, equal treatment and a more business-friendly environment to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen bilateral economic ties.Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson Mahdi...
SAVAR, July 4 (UNB): Five women were injured after a group of people allegedly attacked, vandalised and attempted to seize the family home of Mahabub Hossain Sami, former general secretary of the Savar unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD),...
Police have arrested a former leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in connection with the arson attack on the July memorial monument at Khagrachhari Government College, reports bdnews24.com.The arson took place at around 9:30 pm on Friday, Khagrachhari...
Chairman of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Professor Abu Ahmed, has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visits to China and Malaysia will be a "game changer" for the country's economic recovery, reports UNB.He said the high-level visits would play a...
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, speaking at an education camp for the party’s working committee members of the districts and cities in the capital on Saturday. — Focus Bangla
US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen said he aims to share more of his country's history with Bangladesh and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations, report agencies."We believe the story of America has inspired many across the world, including many...
The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking why the administration's failure to prevent attacks and the forced cutting of hair and dreadlocks of Bauls, Fakirs, and ascetics across Bangladesh should not be declared illegal, reports bdnews24.com.The court also...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the Awami League (AL) has suffered a complete political collapse, claiming that the party has been destroyed and eliminated and is now buried in Delhi, reports agencies.He further said the party would no...
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has paid tributes on behalf of Bangladesh at the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, reports BSS.At the solemn ceremony held at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Friday, the Speaker offered...
LALMONIRHAT, July 4 (UNB): LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said his party never bowed to 'fascist regime' despite enduring 17 years of political struggle, repression and imprisonment."We fought against fascism for 17 years. We endured repression, sacrificed...
Fire-fighters extinguishing a fire that broke out on the third floor of a five-storey building at Hazi Abul Basher Super Market in Chawkbazar area under Old Dhaka on Saturday. The fire was doused at around 3:15 pm after around two...
The Chinese Embassy has hosted a cultural celebration at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long...
FE REPORT A general diary (GD) has been filed against actress Meher Afroz Shaon, actress Mahiya Mahi and a writer named Shanta Farjana for their alleged involvement in mocking the July Uprising on social media and insulting its monument.Shahbag Police...
A low-pressure system over the northwestern Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, prompting Local Cautionary Signal No-3 at Bangladesh's four seaports, reports bdnews24.com.The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday asked Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra ports to...
JU CorrespondentTwelve students from the Department of History of the Jahangirnagar University (JU) were detained after allegedly ragging a group of first-year students of the same department under the pretext of teaching them "manners".The incident occurred at the university's School...
FE REPORTThe health authorities registered two more casualties due to measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until Saturday 8:00 am.With the new fatalities, the measles-related deaths rose to 731 since mid-March this year. Of the total fatalities, 93 were...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said the government is working to transform Bangladesh into a modern, technology-driven country, reports BSS.He said the government aims to expand digital transactions and gradually move towards a cashless economy. He further said...
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members, with support from local villagers, foiled an attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to push 12 people into Bangladesh through Chakpara border in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district on Friday night, reports UNB.Members...
FE REPORTLeading environmental organisations have called on the government to immediately cancel the North Dhaka 42.5 MW Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Project, describing it as one of Bangladesh's costliest and most environmentally damaging power ventures.The project, approved in 2020 under the now-defunct...
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to take part in The Hundred for the full tournament, reports Cricbuzz.BCB officials confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the board has granted him an NOC from...
After roping Mahmudullah in for mentoring and coaching roles, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials insisted that they are looking to bring in Mushfiqur Rahim for similar roles should he be interested, reports Cricbuzz.Whether Mushfiqur will follow Mahmudullah's footsteps following his...
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