HONG KONG, Jan 9 (AFP): Asian markets were mixed Friday after a two-day stutter as traders look ahead to the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.A Beijing report...
Global equity funds recorded their first weekly outflow in three weeks in the week through January 7 as investors trimmed risk on geopolitical concerns, US rate uncertainty and stretched valuations, especially in US stocks, reports Reuters.LSEG Lipper data showed that...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the districts of Narsingdi, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, and it...
DU CORRESPONDENTThe Dhaka University (DU) has organised a two-day international conference on Islamic Finance and Banking under the theme 'Islamic Finance for Sustainable Economic Development'. The event is jointly organised by the DU Department of Finance and the Central Shariah...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-01-10 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 09: The 12th Commencement Ceremony of the Asian University for Women (AUW) will be held at Radisson Blu Hotel in the port-city today (Saturday) with its Chancellor Cherie Blair in the chair. Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of...
FE REPORTA two-day photo exhibition focusing on the eventful and struggling life of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia began at Zia Udyan in the capital on Friday.BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan inaugurated the exhibition,...
Police have detained three individuals over the crude bomb explosion in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur that killed two people and injured several others, reports bdnews24.com.The explosion occurred in Mulai Beparikandi area of Bilaspur union, reportedly when crude bombs were being...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOLCHATTOGRAM, Jan 09: The weather has been chilly in the port-city for the last several days. A number of migratory and guest birds have now gathered in the seashore areas as well as on the banks of rivers including...
FE REPORTThe interim government issued two ordinances related to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the protection of the country's biodiversity and wildlife.The ordinance, Wildlife (Conservation and Protection) Ordinance, 2026, was published in the form of a...
Survivors of the Cumilla road accident that has killed four have said they argued with the bus driver minutes before the crash, reports bdnews24.com.The bus was initially moving very slowly, making frequent stops and taking passengers, the survivors recalled.After the...
FE REPORTAfter remaining static for about a month, prices of rice, winter vegetables, sugar and edible oil have increased in the city markets over the past week, adding pressure on household budgets of the commoners.Prices of almost all winter vegetables...
Abu Haider Md Assaduzzaman | 2026-01-10 00:00:00
Soldiering is one of the oldest professions through the ages which by large shaped the history of mankind all over the world. In the ancient period, the rulers were commonly driven by their extravagant ambitions and often ill intentions to...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-01-10 00:00:00
Who says the Bangalees are the idle lots of all peoples? Street snacks, tea and coffee have long been a fad here. Every winter the mushrooming growth of small temporary street eateries of traditional 'pithas' (indigenous cakes) is witness to...
Our Correspondent | 2026-01-10 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 09: A month-long flower festival, showcasing a stunning display of 127 species of domestic and foreign flowers, commenced at DC Park in Faujdarhat under Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram on Friday morning.Senior Secretary of Public Administration Md. Ehsanul Haque...
FE REPORT | 2026-01-10 00:00:00
The country's commodities importers have sought extension of the loan restructuring deadline until March 31, 2026 and other policy support for facilitating their overseas trade. The Essential Commodities Importers Association of Bangladesh (ECIAB) made the appeal recently in a letter...
The Credit and Development Forum (CDF), a national association and network of microfinance institutions, has said the proposed Microcredit Bank will be a social business, strictly regulated by Bangladesh Bank, with no provision for personal profit reports UNB.A thorough reading...
SEOUL, Jan 09 (AFP): South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Japan next week for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Seoul said Friday, days after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.The visit to Takaichi's picturesque hometown...
PARIS, Jan 09 (AFP): Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two week movement sparked by anger...
ISLAMABAD, Jan 09 (Reuters): Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan's army, battling...
WASHINGTON, Jan 09 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump said Friday the world's biggest oil companies pledged to invest $100 billion to revive Venezuela's oil sector as he prepared for a meeting with top industry executives.US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed deepest condolence at the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reports BSS.A condolence message sent to BFF president Tabith Awal reads that Begum Khaleda Zia was an important and pioneering...
Bangladesh Cricket Board's finance committee chairman M Nazmul Islam has landed in controversy after accusing former national captain Tamim Iqbal of being an Indian agent, reports cricbuzz.Nazmul made the remark after Tamim, in a recent interview, said the BCB should...
Chattogram Royals secured a thrilling last ball victory by two wickets against Rajshahi Warriors in their Bangladesh Premier League match on Friday. Winning the toss, Rajshahi were sent in to bat first and gathered 128. Later, their bowlers put up...
SAO PAULO, Jan 9 (Reuters): Brazilian egg exports, including fresh and processed, hit a record 40,894 metric tons in 2025 on strong US demand, according to data compiled by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) on Thursday.The figure represents...
Chicago soybean futures rose on Friday to stay on track for a weekly gain, bolstered by higher oil prices and continued Chinese demand for US supplies, reports Reuters.Wheat and corn eased after reaching their highest in over a week on...
Gold prices were largely steady on Friday, as caution before key US employment data kept investors from making big moves, with dollar strength limiting upside momentum, reports Reuters.Spot gold was steady at $4,473.79 per ounce as of 1158 GMT, though...
LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Friday on concerns about potential disruption to Iran's output and uncertainty about supply from Venezuela.Brent futures were up 59 cents, or 0.95 per cent, to $62.58 per barrel at 1204 GMT, while...
PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters): World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, mostly pressured by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices, marking the lowest average since January 2025, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on...
While technology has transformed our lives, it has also given rise to mental health challenges, including digital burnout. Excessive social media use is increasingly affecting young people. Online classes, TikTok, Facebook and constant digital engagement are gradually pushing youth into...
Youth represents the most vital, energetic and creative stage of life. It is when individuals seek to establish their place in society, equipped with strength, resilience and aspirations. Economists and sociologists describe youth as the "most potential-rich stage of human...
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