JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
The local currency Taka remained undervalued against the US dollar in June, signalling that Bangladesh's exports and remittances continue to benefit from a favourable exchange rate, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank.The real effective exchange rate (REER),...
FE REPORT | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Ahead of next negotiation with the Trump administration on tariff reduction, the government approved procurement of 220,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States at a price much higher than international-market rates. Following the all-clear, Agrocorp International Pte Ltd, an...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-07-24 00:00:00
Development spending in Bangladesh hit rock bottom in the past fiscal year as agencies under the post-uprising government trailed far behind even the pared-down Tk 2.26-trillion Annual Development Programme.Latest official statistics show the ADP-implementation rate in the fiscal year (FY)...
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday). Mild heat wave may sweep over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Mymensingh and Sylhet...
Selina Begum, the mother of Humayun Kabir - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC, passed away on 22 July at 11:30 PM at Evercare Hospital in the capital (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un).The Modhumoti Bank...
FE REPORTA Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Prof Abul Barkat, an economist and former chairman of state-owned Janata Bank, on a two-day remand in connection with a graft case filed on charge of embezzling Tk 2.97 billion through loan irregularities.Judge...
Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to work together to combat drugs and terrorism, reports BSS.The commitment was made during a courtesy call by Pakistani Home Minister, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin...
The road outside the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery is almost empty. Some CNG-powered autorickshaws and rickshaws are operating, while journalists are standing on the pavement, waiting for updates, reports bdnews24.com.Police and Army personnel are lined up at...
FE REPORTAt least four more people died from dengue in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, while 319 new patients were hospitalised across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest deaths reported from...
The postponed HSC and its equivalent exams scheduled for July 22 and 24 have been rescheduled to August 17 and August 19, respectively. Chief Adviser's Press Wing confirmed the rescheduled dates of the examinations, reports UNB.
DU CORRESPONDENTDhaka University (DU) English Department students on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the sacking of their teacher Dr. Neelima Akhter over controversial statements regarding the July Uprising.The students marched through the Arts Faculty while chanting slogans and writing protest...
A curious crowd of onlookers gathered outside the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari, the site of a deadly fighter jet crash, but the authorities are not allowing them to enter, reports bdnews24.com.People from surrounding areas gathered at the...
As part of beefed up security measures, BGB members were positioned at the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Wednesday to avoid any untoward situation. On Tuesday, a group of students broke open a gate, entered the Secretariat and engaged...
FE REPORT Education Adviser CR Abrar claimed on Wednesday that there were no lapses on the part of his ministry (in discharging duties) following the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in the capital's Uttara area on Monday.He...
Police on Tuesday arrested two members of the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) from the capital's Gulistan area with two crude bombs, reports UNB.The arrested have been identified as Md. Mehedi Hasan Fahim (30) and Md. Arifur Rahman...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday acquitted BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), as the prosecution failed to prove the charges brought against him, reports BSS.Judge Md Zakaria Hossain...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered the attachment of 17 acres land owned by former defence adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Major General (Retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, and his brothers Shahin Siddique and Rafik Ahmed Siddique, reports BSS.Dhaka...
Hasnat Abdullah, the chief coordinator for the National Citizen Party (NCP) southern region, says that Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum was appointed under a "quota" by Chief Advisor (CA) Muhammad Yunus, reports bdnews24.com."We have a health advisor. Do you know her?"...
At least 1,400 people were detained across the country on July 24 last year as law enforcers continued a 'combing drive' in the name of arresting people over their involvement in violent activities during the quota reform movement, reports BSS....
A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed former law minister Anisul Huq and former information minister Hasanul Haque Inu arrested in a case filed over the killing of a youth during the July-August Mass Uprising in the capital's Mohakhali area, reports...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the interim government is on the right track over the national election, reports UNB."We had detailed talks on accelerating the election process. The Chief Adviser (CA) reiterated his commitment to...
After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series, Bangladesh have vowed to make it 3-0 against Pakistan to take sweet revenge for their ignominious whitewash during the Pakistan tour last May, reports BSS.In a bid to materialise...
This year's Asia Cup is one of the major points of discussion at the meeting. The eight-team tournament is scheduled for September in the UAE, although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) holds the hosting rights. There...
Takaful Islami Insurance Board Meeting heldThe 144th meeting of the Board of Directors of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held on Tuesday in the city with Chairman of the Company Tahmina Afroz in the chair. Chief Executive Officer Abul Kalam...
The government has brought changes to a key position in the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), appointing Group Captain Md. Monirul Islam as the new Director of Flight Safety and Regulations, reports BSS.A notification issued by the Ministry of...
The Half Yearly Conference-2025 Rupali Insurance Company LimitedThe Half Yearly Conference-2025 of Rupali Insurance Company Limited was held recently at Imperial Convention Center, 68/B, DIT Road, Malibagh Chowdhury Para, Dhaka-1219. The Chairman of Rupali Insurance Company Limited Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan,...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has expanded the list of goods eligible for transfer, unstuffing, and delivery through privately operated Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and off-docks approved by Chattogram Customs House, reports UNB.The revenue collecting authority took the decision...
A Tripartite Strategic Business Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed among Export Import Bank of Bangladesh PLC (EXIM Bank), Bank of Huzhou Co. Ltd. (China), and May International Trade Services Ltd. to foster collaboration in cross-border financing and multilateral financial cooperation,...
The government on Wednesday approved several major procurement proposals involving the import of fertilisers, LNG cargoes, wheat, and lentils worth Tk 28.10 billion to meet the country's growing domestic demands, reports UNB.It approved separate proposals for procuring some 140000 tonnes...
Rupali Bank PLC Managing Director Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam attends a doa session held at the bank's head office in the city on Tuesday seeking eternal peace for the departed souls and the quick recovery of those injured in the...
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