FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Singer Bangladesh returned to profitability in the second quarter (Q2) ended June 2026, buoyed by higher sales and lower finance costs, although weak consumer demand continued to weigh on its overall business performance.The multinational electronics and home appliance maker posted...
The Netherlands is set to ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Al Jazeera reports.The Dutch government announced final approval of the decree on Tuesday, which will take effect on Sept 22, according to...
Jijoon KIM, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh, on Wednesday reaffirmed Korea's commitment to Bangladesh's industrial development during his visit to the Samsung manufacturing facility of Fair Electronics in Shibpur, Narsingdi.Accompanied by Jungmin Jung, Managing Director of Samsung...
YASIR WARDAD | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
The Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) had refused a proposal from the Ministry of Food to replace a portion of government paddy procurement from farmers with rice purchases from millers, reaffirming its commitment to supporting growers through direct procurement.The...
To ensure convenient, secure and timely banking services for Hajj pilgrims, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, one of the country's leading Shariah-based banks, arranged discussion on Hajj management at a city hotel on Wednesday. Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs...
With a view to developing professional golfers in Bangladesh, expanding the scope of international cooperation and future prospects, Mohammed Younus, President of Bangladesh Professional Golfers Association (BPGA) and Chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, held a bilateral meeting with Mohd...
As part of corporate social responsibility policy, United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) employees have recently stood by the country's flood victims by donating one day's salary in various areas, including Chattogram and Bandarban. Days of heavy rainfall have caused flooding...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh Operations has signed a Credit Guarantee Agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) under the Credit Enhancement Scheme for FY 2026-27, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to finance and supporting sustainable economic development. The...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Trust Bank PLC and Multibrand Workshop Ltd at the bank's head office to provide exclusive automotive service benefits to the cardholders of the bank. Under the agreement, Trust Bank cardholders will...
Bangladesh is set to take a significant step toward becoming a globally connected semiconductor and deep-tech innovation hub with the 'National Semiconductor Symposium & BEAR Summit 2026' beginning in Dhaka tomorrow (Saturday).Organised by the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), in...
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to advance the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) Initiative in Bangladesh's Textile and Apparel sector, reports BSS.Building on close...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
Manufacturers of packaging and garment accessories have urged the government to introduce cash incentives for both direct and deemed exports, saying the support is essential to safeguard the sector and maintain its competitiveness in global markets.The Bangladesh Packaging and Accessories...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
The Policy Research Institute (PRI) of Bangladesh has proposed the development of an Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) to connect the country's fragmented digital payment ecosystem, arguing that a low-cost, interoperable platform could significantly reduce remittance costs, strengthen financial inclusion,...
MARYLAND, July 23 (Reuters): Biotech experts and industry executives are calling plans by the US Food and Drug Administration-hit by job cuts last year-to hire thousands of employees and update clinical-trial standards encouragingly, but want assurance that politics will not...
PRAGUE, July 23 (Arab News): One person died and several were injured on Thursday when a military helicopter crashed in the Czech Republic with five soldiers on board, the army and emergency services said."A Venom helicopter has crashed at the...
NEW DELHI, July 23 (Reuters): At least 82 people have died after heavy rains across northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan this week, authorities said, as flooding caused widespread damage to farmland, infrastructure and public facilities.At least 10 people have died...
MANILA, July 23 (Reuters): Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gathered on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, where ministers were expected to issue calls for a peaceful settlement after renewed and intensifying hostilities in...
UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (AFP): The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organization in deep crisis.With the campaign...
NEW DELHI, July 23 (Agencies): Student protests in India demanding education reforms grew on Thursday despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing a crackdown following a string of exam paper leaks.Five Gen Z protesters at the main protest site in the...
KHULNA, Jul 23 (UNB): Students of Khulna University (KU) on Thursday locked the administrative building and suspended all academic activities, demanding justice over allegations of video recording through a hidden camera inside a female dormitory washroom.The protest followed an incident...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-24 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, July 23: Every high tide brings renewed misery to thousands of residents on Kutubdia Island in Cox's Bazar. Even after shutting doors and windows, families cannot keep out the seawater. Saline water rushes through breached coastal embankments, flooding...
PARIS, July 23 (AP): France's new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.The French Football Federation said in a statement on Thursday that its president Philippe Diallo will name the coach...
LONDON, July 23 (AFP): Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban because it has put "the whole game at risk".Lise Klaveness, the...
Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman will miss the entire 2026 season of The Hundred in England after suffering a hamstring injury, reports BSS.Mustafizur was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for this year's tournament, which began on July 21. However, the franchise...
Bangladesh have emerged as strong contenders in the race for a place in the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final after completing a 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan on home soil in May, reports BSS.Although Bangladesh later lost...
Spanish stars Fabian Ruiz and Gavi received a rather unusual reward after helping Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in Monday's (as per BST) World Cup final, turning every member of the squad into a national...
Former Bangladesh captain turned Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud has returned to the Bangladesh Cricket Board after being appointed consultant for age-group cricket, according to Cricbuzz.Mahmud, who previously served the board in multiple capacities, including as chairman of...
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England will host Bangladesh for a one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground next year, report agencies.The match, scheduled to begin on May 28, 2027, will mark Bangladesh's first Test tour...
The common room culture in public universities is a damaging practice that negatively affects the university environment. It disrupts the healthy and enriching atmosphere of student halls, turning them into overcrowded, unsanitary spaces that resemble slums. In fact, the conditions...
Imagine a weary farmer in a remote village in northern Bangladesh. His face, etched with the deep lines of premature ageing, tells a story of relentless struggle. He took out a loan of a few thousand taka from a local...
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