Iftekharul Islam | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
May Day, or International Workers' Day, began with the struggle for an eight-hour workday and safer job conditions in 1886 Chicago. Over a century later, it still symbolises workers' rights and dignity. Many countries including Bangladesh have made economic progress,...
A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 70 bank accounts and shares belonging to Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his family members, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order on Wednesday after...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has criticised the interim government for shutting down factories and mills owned by business allies of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Fresh unemployment has been created in the country due to the closure...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
The government has reduced the prices of fuel oils of all types each by Tk 1.0 per litre.The new rates of diesel, kerosene, octane, and petrol were announced for May trading effective today (Thursday), according to a gazette notification issued...
Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz achieved the feat of 2000 runs and 200 wickets during his 104-run knock against Zimbabwe on Day 3 of the second and final cricket Test at Bir Shrestha Matiur Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday, report...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Bankers and experts on Wednesday underlined the need for comprehensive reforms within the country's banking sector. They urged both the government and international bodies like ICC and WTO to come forward to provide solutions. They came up with the observations...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
The interest payment against foreign loans crossed US$ 1.2 billion-mark in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25) as Bangladesh repaid $ 3.21 billion in outstanding debts, officials said Wednesday.The government paid $ 1.20 billion in...
The historic May Day will be observed today in the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner, reports BSS.The theme of the day this year is "Workers and owners united; Lets rebuild this country anew."The day has...
Pakistan said on Wednesday it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours escalate following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir, reports Reuters.In the Apr 22 attack, the assailants...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Any humanitarian support or supplies across the border from Bangladesh to Myanmar will first need to be agreed between the two governments, said a spokesman for the United Nations Wednesday. "The UN has a legal obligation to have permission from...
An investigation into allegations of tax evasion amounting to $400 million involving the Adani Group of India has been launched by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).The alleged evasion reportedly occurred through tax and duty exemptions granted under a power purchase agreement...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Gone are the days of tax exemptions and rebate as the government is under significant pressure to increase revenues, says the finance adviser as businesses seek cut-down taxes in forthcoming budget. "Many are demanding tax breaks in the budget but...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh economy feels some respite as the country's foreign-exchange reserves rebound to a 20-month high of US$27.41 billion by the end of April 2025 by official count, despite major payouts. Bangladesh Bank (BB) sources say the recorded reserves size was...
Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.It may...
Today (Thursday) is the 40th death anniversary of Seraj Uddin Ahmed, founder chairman of Elite Paint Group of Companies, says a statement. He was also a founder director of Arab Bangladesh Bank Ltd, former president of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce...
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted 'Let's Talk with the EU Ambassador', featuring Michael Miller, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh, at the university's campus in the capital on Tuesday, said a press release. AIUB board of trustees (BoT) Founder...
Noting that war is always an expensive affair, Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus laid emphasis on designing Bangladesh's overall strategy, keeping hands always extended towards peace with required preparation in place, reports UNB. "In this situation, we have to...
The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted BNP leader Amanullah Aman and his wife Sabera Aman in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over two decades ago, report agencies.A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Acting...
Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said the Election Commission (EC) is going to recommend to the government a set of electoral reforms that are above political debate, reports UNB.He said reforms could be implemented without delay as it...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-01 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday granted bail to former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, known as Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, in a sedition case filed on charge of defaming the national flag. The HC...
THAKURGAON, Apr 30 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said an opportunity has arisen for the nation, through immense sacrifices of blood, to build a new and democratic Bangladesh."The main goal of the 1971 Liberation War was...
FRANKFURT, Apr 30 (AFP): Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said Wednesday that first quarter net profit tumbled as it struggled with weak demand in China and warned that US tariffs clouded the year ahead in uncertainty.Mercedes' net profit plunged almost 43...
WASHINGTON/DETROIT, Apr 29 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs on Tuesday with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials, and his trade team touted...
SEOUL, Apr 30 (AFP): South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected 21.7 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday as consumers rushed to buy smartphones under the looming threat of US tariffs.The firm said it expected...
SHANGHAI, Apr 30 (Reuters): China has created a list of US-made products that would be exempted from its 125 per cent tariffs and is quietly notifying companies about the policy, two people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing seeks...
WASHINGTON, Apr 30 (Reuters): The US economy contracted for the first time in three years in the first quarter, swamped by a flood of imports as businesses raced to avoid higher costs from tariffs and underscoring the disruptive nature of...
A group insurance agreement has been signed between Chartered Life Insurance PLC and Blossom Group. Mohammed Amdad Ullah, CEO (Acting) of Chartered Life, and Muntasir Hasnat, Executive Director of Blossom Group, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations....
The 31st Board Meeting of the newly formed Board of the Directors of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chairman of the bank Md. Fariduddin Ahmed presided over the meeting. Chairman of...
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