FE REPORT | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
There is hardly any well-functioning financial institution left in Bangladesh, as four-fifths of bank funds have already been siphoned off, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said, citing an estimate by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that up to US$35...
JASIM UDDIN | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
Bangladeshi apparel exporters are getting under fresh pricing pressure from European buyers under shadows of a predeclared steep US tariff hike as they increasingly shift focus to the European Union in quest of new orders to fill production gaps, industry-insiders...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
Bangladesh is currently in talks with Saudi oil giant Aramco to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) under a short-term contract as part of its strategy to stabilise domestic gas supply and reduce reliance on the volatile spot market.Petrobangla Chairman Md...
Brazil, the largest economy in South America, has shown interest in signing a trade agreement with Bangladesh to further boost economic relations between the two countries, reports UNB.If things go well, the agreement is likely to be signed at the...
The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd was held virtually on Saturday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder presided over the AGM. Independent Director Barrister Fida M Kamal, Members of the Board...
PRAN-RFL, a leading business conglomerate, selected a total of 40 students from different universities across the country as NextGen Campus Ambassadors.Kamruzzaman Kamal, Director-Marketing of PRAN-RFL Group, handed over the contracts to the campus ambassadors at a ceremony held at the...
Physical gold demand in key Asian hubs was subdued this week, as rising prices dampened sentiment, prompting dealers in top consumer China and India to offer steep discounts to attract buyers, reports Reuters.Indian dealers offered discounts of up to $15...
The Detective Branch (DB) of police took two more coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah into their custody on July 27 last year while the protesters issued a 24-hour ultimatum with three-point demands, reports BSS.DB...
Stating that a democratic system established through a national election is essential for reforms, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said it is not possible to run the country by hiring a few people from home and...
MOULVIBAZAR, July 26 (BSS): National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said despite July Uprising was aspired for a new Bangladesh but attempts are underway to run the country under the outdated systems. "The youth will not let...
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) on Saturday said the government will be able to hold the next election in a peaceful and good manner with the help of all concerned, reports BSS."We will be able to...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus exchanges views with top leaders of different political parties during a meeting at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Saturday. — PID
South Asia Insurance hosts a blood donation programmeA blood donation programme was held at the head office of South Asia Insurance Company Limited to collect blood for those injured in the recent plane crash at Milestone School and College. Muhammad...
BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters): Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labour and environmental damage, according to a letter from Qatar to the Belgian government, seen...
NEW DELHI, India, July 26 (AFP): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host this year's T20 Asia Cup tournament in September, organisers said on Saturday, ending the uncertainty over its fate amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan.The neighbours have...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday launched a two-day training programme for match referees at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city, reports UNB.The programme aims to strengthen officiating standards across both domestic and international cricket.Organised by the...
Sofia Noor Rafa | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
Private universities in Bangladesh create shiny brochures that promise great education, study abroad opportunities, and excellent jobs after graduation. These beautiful promises don't match reality when parents spend their life savings and borrow money against their homes to pay for...
TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
To build a secure economic future, individuals often pursue jobs or entrepreneurial ventures. This requires foresight, preparation, and the ability to navigate personal and structural challenges. For many, the first step is choosing a location that offers the best chance...
Tasnimul Islam | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its history, where fostering a research mindset amongst students proves essential for long-term progress. Despite being driven by a young population, the development of a robust research culture remains hampered by institutional issues...
BRAC Bank has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 billion in market capitalisation, becoming the only bank in Bangladesh to have reached this landmark in the capital market.This remarkable achievement reflects the enduring confidence of both local and international...
FE Report | 2025-07-27 00:00:00
Unilever Consumer Care experienced a 28 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 243.31 million in April-June (Q2) of the calendar year 2025, supported by higher revenue and finance income. The company had sustained a de-growth in revenue last...
LAGOS, July 26 (AFP): More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up, a medical charity has said.Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said northern Nigeria, which...
SAMRAONG, July 26 (AFP): Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire".A long-running border dispute erupted into...
KYIV, July 26 (BBC): Five people have been killed in overnight strikes in Russia and Ukraine, as the two sides continue to trade drone attacks.Ukrainian officials said on Saturday that more than 200 drones and almost 30 missiles were fired...
NEW YORK, July 26 (AP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday slammed the international community for turning a blind eye to widespread starvation in the Gaza Strip, calling it a "moral crisis that challenges the global conscience.""I cannot explain the...
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters/AFP/AP): Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday the British government would recognise a Palestinian state only as part of a negotiated peace deal, disappointing many in his Labour Party who want him to follow France in...
LALMONIRHAT, July 26 (UNB): A severe water crisis in Lalmonirhat, despite the ongoing monsoon, is significantly disrupting the crucial retting process of jute, leaving farmers worried about potential financial losses due to declining fibre quality and fears of not receiving...
LAXMIPUR, July 26 (BSS): A female student of a local madrasa was killed and two others were injured in a road accident in Rakhalia Bazar area of Sadar upazila here Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Maryam Akhter, 14, daughter...
CUMILLA, July 26 (UNB): A young man was hacked to death at Gauripur Bus Stand along the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Md Al-Mamun, also known as Mamun Samrat, son of...
OUR CORRESPONDENTSFarmers in different areas of Sylhet, Rangpur and Lalmonirhat districts have geared up cultivation of transplanted Aman (T-Aman) paddy in their fields.Our Sylhet correspondent reports: Farmers in greater Sylhet region have started transplantation of Aman paddy seedlings in their...
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