JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of Sammilito Islami Bank, the government has begun interviewing candidates for the post of managing director, signalling renewed movement in the operations of the newly merged Islamic bank.The development comes amid growing debate...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
The government has decided not to approve any development project unless it ensures economic value in terms of return on investment, employment generation and environmental sustainability, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Sunday.He said many of around 1,300 projects...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday asked the police administration to remain neutral and operate strictly in accordance with the law so that police stations can be trusted by people as reliable support centres in times of need, reports UNB."My...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
A megaproject for building the long-cherished Padma Barrage with an estimated cost of Tk 334.75 billion is ready to go for endorsement at the next ECNEC meeting, officials say.The project is among 16 agenda placed on the notice for the...
Gazipur, May 10 (UNB): Three individuals were beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of cattle theft in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur early Sunday.The incident occurred around 4:00am in the Bagchala area under Fulbaria union, where a group of...
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified border surveillance using modern technology, including radar systems, thermal cameras, drones and smart digital monitoring equipment, to curb smuggling, terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and infiltration along the country's frontiers, reports BSS.Guarding Bangladesh's...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) displayed a mixed trend on Sunday as banks continued to channel excess liquidity into government securities amid weak private-sector credit demand and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.Bankers said subdued lending appetite in the private sector has encouraged...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Bangladesh's measles crisis has deepened sharply, with the nationwide death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms crossing 400 after 11 more children died in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Health...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
The government plans to distribute 30,000 sewing machines free of cost among poor, helpless, and disabled women with a view to ensuring their socio-economic empowerment.To this effect, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has sought a budgetary allocation of...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
The government is set to purchase three more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market by mid-June.State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated tenders to purchase the three LNG cargoes for delivery during the June 8-9,...
SIDDIQUE ISLAM | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Bangladesh's external account looks stable with gross foreign-exchange reserves standing above US $34 billion despite deferred import payment through the Asian Clearing Unit (ACU), official statistics show.The government cleared payments worth $1.51 billion against imports made in March-April period of...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Bangladesh's large-scale manufacturing sector contracted sharply in February, weighed down mainly by a steep decline in garment production amid election-related disruptions and subdued export orders.Industry insiders and economists said fewer working days during the election period and Ramadan, coupled with...
The High Court (HC) has rejected the bail application for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari (Chandan Kumar Dhar), spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagran Jote, in the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif in Chattogram, reports bdnews24.com.However, the court has...
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has ordered a crimes against humanity case against Jahangir Kabir Nanak and 27 others over nine murders in Mohammadpur during the July Uprising to proceed to trial, reports bdnews24.com.The tribunal set June 8 for opening...
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday upheld the bail granted by the High Court (HC) to former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in 10 cases, paving the way for her release, reports UNB.The Appellate...
The first-ever three-member partial committee of "Jatiya Chatra Shakti," the student wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has been announced at Chittagong University (CU), reports BSS.The committee includes Abdullah Al Mahatir (Anthropology, 2019-20 session) as Convener, Md Ismail (Banking...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
The National Citizen Party (NCP) on Sunday announced its first batch of 100 candidates for the upcoming local government elections, including upazila and municipal polls across the country.NCP Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam unveiled the names at a press...
A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered the seizure of tax files of former state ministers Zakir Hossain and Meher Afroz Chumki; former lawmakers Jahid Ahsan Russel and Sheikh Helal Uddin; Sheikh Helal's wife Sheikh Rupa Chowdhury; Tomal Monsur; and Jinat...
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Nasir Uddin on Sunday alleged that a "planned mob" was created at Eden Mohila College on Saturday night targeting their leaders, claiming that the situation was instigated by "gupto" (covert) activists of Islami Chhatri...
Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday urged India to stop border killings, saying a stable and friendly relationship between the two neighbouring countries cannot be built on repeated bloodshed along the...
DU Correspondent | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, proctor of Dhaka University (DU), resigned from his position on Sunday. He submitted his resignation to the university's Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor ABM Obaidul Islam.Prof Saifuddin said, "I have resigned from the post of proctor due to personal...
FE REPORT Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government is mulling to introduce overtime allowances for police personnel for their extended duty hours. "We are considering introducing overtime allowances for the police personnel engaged in extended duty hours," he said...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set start a drive of selling key essentials at subsided prices today (Monday) ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha.The sales drive would be conducted through 720 trucks, including 50 trucks in Dhaka city (including...
NATORE, May 10 (UNB): Police arrested two TikTokers in connection with the harassment of two Russian nationals at Green Valley Park in Lalpur upazila of Natore on Saturday night.The arrestees were Aminul Islam and Russell Islam.Tipped off, a team of...
Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon speaking as the chief guest of a national seminar and scholarship awarding ceremony, organised by Daffodil International University in the capital on Sunday. — PID
FE REPORT | 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Restaurant operators on Sunday urged the government to take immediate policy measures to help the sector survive what they described as a 'deep crisis' caused by rising operational costs, regulatory complexities and weak consumer spending.The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA)...
Janata Bank's digital payment platform JanataPay launchedThe official operations of JanataPay, an integrated digital payment platform by Janata Bank PLC, have commenced with St. Francis Xavier's School and College, Dhaka, and Kurigram Government College. Managing Director of the bank Md....
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) arranged a workshop titled "Placement & Career Development" on Saturday at the Management FBS Club Limited in Bangla Motor in the capital, reports BSS.Organized by the Members' Placement Sub Committee, the event...
Abdul Monem Limited (AML), one of Bangladesh's leading diversified conglomerates and the authorised bottler of Coca-Cola beverages in its territory, has announced the appointment of Kazi Nazmul Hassan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its beverage unit.Mr. Hassan...
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Germany's international cooperation agency GIZ have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's apparel industry and promoting environmentally sustainable industrialisation.The MoU, effective...
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