MANILA, July 22 (Agencies): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Southeast Asian foreign ministers on Wednesday that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent with repercussions beyond the Middle East.His comments came as US...
NEW DELHI, July 22 (Reuters): Pressure has been growing on India's government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains overnight.The youth-led movement, seeking education reforms and the resignation of...
Police have rescued a 7-year-old girl who was abducted in Chattogram, saying she had been kidnapped by her uncle, reports bdnews24.com.The girl's uncle, Md Faisal, allegedly kept her confined at his rented house while joining other family members in searching...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
Young professionals need early corporate exposure through structured internship programmes to bridge the country's growing skills gap, while stronger collaboration between academia and industry is essential to prepare graduates with practical, job-ready skills, speakers said on Wednesday.The observations came at...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday donated $100,000 to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to support its ongoing emergency response for communities affected by the recent floods and landslides across the country.The humanitarian contribution was officially handed over...
Shamsul Huq Zahid, Editor of The Financial Express, along with other senior journalists and officials greets Justice AKM Abdul Hakim, chairman of Bangladesh Press Council, with a bouquet during his visit to the Purana Paltan office of the national financial...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has announced three private Hajj packages for 2027.It has also fixed the lowest cost of performing Hajj at Tk over Tk 0.5 million (Tk 513,545) under its economy package and a premium package...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
SYLHET, July 22: Floodwaters have started receding in most of the areas of Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts, inundated by rainfall and runoff from upstream, but sufferings of the common people have not abated yet.At least 210 kilometer stretches of roads...
Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmedThe head of Italy's football federation has confirmed he held discussions with legendary coach Pep Guardiola over the vacancy at the Italian national side, saying...
Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience, reports Reuters.Held...
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, accusing him of "destroying the football industry" by prioritising the expansion of international competitions over the interests of domestic leagues and clubs, report agencies.Speaking to...
Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful believes the absence of practice matches played a significant role in the team's disappointing results on their recently concluded tour of Zimbabwe, according to Cricbuzz. Bangladesh returned home after winning the three-match T20I series, having...
Tanha Kate | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh is quietly approaching a digital inflection point. Mobile penetration is high, 4G coverage reaches 98.9 per cent of the population, and a youth cohort comprising 28 per cent of the country makes for a large digital consumer base. Yet,...
The monsoon is vital for agriculture and the environment, but it also brings floods, river erosion, and waterlogging. One often-overlooked consequence is the sharp rise in snakebite incidents. As floodwaters submerge forests, fields, and burrows, snakes are forced into human...
The IMF projects Bangladesh's GDP growth at around 3.5 per cent for FY2026-27, well below the government's target of 6-6.5 per cent. Moreover, GDP growth has remained persistently weak in recent years. According to several indicators, it may not exceed...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-07-23 00:00:00
The world has undergone many transformations and the lives of people inside it have transformed many times. From the Dark Ages to the Age of Enlightenment to the Age of Science and Technology, how people lived and earned a living...
Successful execution of a government social-protection programme depends primarily on identification of deserving recipients. Over the past 18 years, billions of taka was distributed among people but only 50 per cent of the intended target poor received the benefits. The...
With the use of Bangla QR made mandatory with effect from July 1 last the Prime Bank PLC has integrated the QR code into its digital banking ecosystem through the MyPrime app, allowing customers to make secure, instant and convenient...
As Bangladesh moves steadily toward a smart and digitally inclusive economy, Bangla QR is emerging as a transformative force in the country's payment landscape. In this interview with the Financial Express, Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO...
From shopping at neighbourhood pharmacies and grocery stores, dining at restaurants, shopping at superstores and malls, e-ticketing, hotel bookings to ordering products or services online- everything can be done seamlessly and conveniently with bKash payments. With this goal in mind,...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
As Bangladesh accelerates its transition towards a smart and digitally inclusive economy, Bangla QR is set to transform the country's payment landscape by making digital transactions faster, simpler and more accessible. Md. Ahteshamul Haque Khan, Managing Director (MD) and Chief...
As the country is in the midst of embracing of cashless transactions, the introduction of Bangla QR is considered a giant step forward to that end. However, Mr Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank PLC,...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank's ambitious move to establish Bangla QR as the country's unified digital -payment platform represents one of the most significant reforms undertaken by the central bank for the retail payment system. By introducing a single interoperable QR (quick response)...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank (BB) suspended its one official for his alleged involvement in fraud, betting and cryptocurrency transactions. He was identified as Md Rakibul Hasan Khan Rocky, an assistant director at the BB's head office. He was suspended in an order...
The decay in several expansion joints on the Sultana Kamal (Demra) Bridge in the capital has made the structure vulnerable. Heavy vehicles cause massive vibrations and loud noises, posing a risk to human safety. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday said that necessary steps would be taken as per organisational rules after collecting information and data regarding the allegations spread in social media linking Satkhira-4 constituency MP Gazi Nazrul Islam.The party's Assistant Secretary General and Secretary...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
A technical fault at Excelerate Energy's floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Maheshkhali has disrupted LNG supplies, reducing gas injection into the national grid and intensifying shortages for households, industries and power plants.The incident resulted in around a 40...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh reported four more deaths from measles-like symptoms and another dengue-related fatality in the past 24 hours, pushing the combined health burden from the two diseases higher amid ongoing outbreaks.The total number of deaths from measles and suspected cases has...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
The government has made energy security its top economic priority, pledging to ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity supplies for industries as part of a broader strategy to reduce business costs, improve competitiveness and attract investment.Mahdi Amin, Adviser to the Prime...
FE REPORT | 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh will participate in 50 international trade fairs across 27 countries during the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27) as part of a government initiative to expand export markets, promote products from priority sectors and support emerging exporters.The Ministry of Commerce...
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