DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
The government has successfully convinced the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to relax its ambitious tax revenue mobilization target for the National Board of Revenue (NBR).The IMF has agreed to cut down the additional tax revenue collection target by Tk 170...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
A loan-recovery support committee has so far verified 20 applications of big defaulters of loan ranging from Tk3.0 billion to Tk 80 billion to facilitate recovery of the credits, as the interim government has launched a financial-cleanup drive. Officials said...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
Small traders from Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Shaymoli, and Adabar in Dhaka said weak enforcement of law and order, high interest rates, limited access to finance, complex VAT and tax systems, harassment, and lack of automation pose obstacles to investment and business...
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained eight more members of Awami League (AL) and its associated bodies on Saturday including banned Chhatra League from various parts of the capital for their alleged involvement in bringing...
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly denied allegations published by the Indian online portal News Arena India, which ran a report titled 'B'desh legal advisor meets top LeT operative post J&K attack', reports UNB.Dr Asif Nazrul dismissed the allegations...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday said the judges who abetted in establishing Sheikh Hasina's fascist regime in Bangladesh must face trial to prevent such abuse of the judiciary in the future, reports UNB."The judiciary is...
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Saturday said the scope for reform that has emerged must not be missed under any circumstances, reports UNB."We are at a historic moment. We owe a debt to the...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami wants a bicameral parliament in Bangladesh with five-year tenure, said its Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Saturday reports UNB."We've agreed on the bicameral parliament issue" he said at a press briefing during the lunch break of talks...
If the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election is organised within June of this year, it will be most peaceful and acceptable-this is the opinion of a large majority of students of the University, reports UNB.In a survey conducted...
Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. The...
Today (Sunday) is the 89th birthday of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of BRAC, the world's leading non-governmental development organisation, says a statement. He was born on April 27, 1936 in the village of Baniachang, Habiganj.In 1962, he studied...
The Department of Economics of East West University (EWU) hosted the two-day 4th East West Economics Research Conclave 2025 on the university campus in the city on Saturday, says a statement. The conclave served as a dynamic platform, bringing together...
Winners along with guests at the 24th annual award ceremony for the O & A level students jointly hosted by HSBC and Daily Star at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, Purbachal, Dhaka on Saturday. Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul; Environment...
FE REPORTTo express solidarity with the oppressed Muslim communities in Palestine, India, and Myanmar's Arakan region, a platform on Saturday held a rally at the National Press Club premises in the capital.Traffic movement came to a standstill for over an...
Delay in underground power-line installation work digging up a big portion of the arterial road at Kalyanpur in the capital hampering pedestrians' movement. People were pictured on Saturday crossing over the hole by using bamboos placed across. — FE photo
FE REPORT | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
Operation at the city's lone metro rail, MRT Line-6, remained suspended for nearly two hours on Saturday evening, leaving passengers at different stations in difficulties to reach their destination.A FE reporter, who was at the Shahbagh station of the MRT...
The main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha will be held at the Jatiya Eidgah on the premises of the Supreme Court at 07:30 am, reports UNB.However, if the weather turns unfavourable, the main congregation will instead be held at the Baitul Mukarram...
The government has initiated a move to monitor air quality in road side areas under Dhaka and Chattogram City Corporation and also to identify the extent of air pollution caused by vehicles there, reports BSS.The Executive Committee of the National...
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters): Seven & I Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores, said it expects it will have to take a hard look at its supply chain and rein in costs as US consumers grapple with the impact...
NRB Bank Holds Business Conference 2025 (Q1)The Year-to-Date Business Conference 2025 (Q1) of NRB Bank PLC was held at the Corporate Head Office in Dhaka on Saturday with the slogan 'Not Just Banking, But Promise'. Chairman of the Board of...
ONE Bank opens 113th branch in ChandpurONE Bank PLC opened its 113th branch in Chandpur on Thursday. KH. Rashed Akhtar Zaman, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Branch Distribution of ONE Bank, along with other officials and guests formally...
IFIC Bank has honoured the winners of the 'EcoSolve' essay competition, an initiative designed to encourage innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges among the younger generation. The competition aimed to foster awareness among students across the country about environmental...
State-owned Rupali Bank PLC has been honoured at a programme titled 'Trade with TCB' in recognition of its support and service in the activities of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin handed over a honorary...
FE Report | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
Reconditioned car traders on Saturday urged the government to rationalise taxes on imported vehicles to make them more affordable for consumers.At a press conference, the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) called for a series of policy changes,...
FE Report | 2025-04-27 00:00:00
Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow of the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has expressed concern over inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh due to the current tension between India and Pakistan. If a war breaks out, India's...
OUR CORRESPONDENT GOPALGANJ, Apr 26: The farmers of the district are expecting a bumper production of onion this year as its harvest is going on in full swing.But, the lower price of onion has frustrated the farmers in the district...
GAZIPUR, Apr 26 (BSS): The Forest Department conducted an eviction drive to demolish illegal structures in forest areas of Telihati under Sreepur upazila of the district on Saturday.Dhaka Forest Department with the assistance of a joint force and upazila administration...
SYLHET, Apr 25 (UNB): An expatriate died after being struck by lightning in Sylhet's Gowainghat upazila on Friday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Jibon Mia, 40, son of Shahjan Mia of Dalarpar village in South Pantumai under West Jaflong Union.Quoting...
SYLHET, Apr 26 (UNB): For decades, the Charkhai-Sheola-Dubag road in Biyanibazar was a tranquil route, flanked by dense green foliage and the soothing rustle of leaves overhead.The tall trees that stood sentinel on either side of the road not only...
OUR CORRESPONDENTLALMONIRHAT, Apr 26: Train service on the Lalmonirhat-Burimari rail route has remained suspended for six consecutive days due to a blockade programme on the rail line enforced by local inhabitants and regular passengers.The protesters have been observing the blockade...
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