FE REPORT | 2025-04-07 00:00:00
The yields on treasury bills (T-bills) continued to show an upward trend on Sunday as banks expressed unwillingness to invest their excess liquidity in the securities.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 91-Day T-bills rose to...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2025-04-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is once again moving forward with the implementation of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR), aiming to curb illegal handset usage through a triplet-based registration system. However, industry insiders warned that the complex deregistration process-requiring...
The snap shows a chaotic movement of buses in a street creating gridlock in the capital's Gulistan area on Sunday, the first working day after a long nine-day Eid vacation. — FE Photo
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-04-07 00:00:00
Apparel makers are now considering writing US buyers seeking their patience and support in the wake of the emerging situation over new US tariff regime, insiders said.A number of the leading makers sat on Sunday night to brainstorm as to...
Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places until 6:00 pm today (Monday), according to the...
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has left Dhaka for Russia and Croatia on a week-long official visit, reports BSS.He departed for Russia on Sunday morning, said an ISPR press release.Following his visit to Russia, the army chief will travel to Croatia...
FE REPORTThe fire at a power coach of ‘Mohua’ commuter train in Gazipur is not an incident of sabotage, said an inquiry committee formed to investigate the reason behind the flames.The report submitted to the Divisional Railway Manager on Saturday...
FE REPORTAnti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen on Sunday said accurate measures would be taken with the support of international organisations to bring back ousted premier Sheikh Hasina.When court issues an arrest warrant for an absconding accused living...
FE REPORT Police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a total of 14 individuals on various criminal charges during separate raids in the capital on Saturday.RAB personnel arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in killing auto-rickshaw driver Mahbub in...
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stressed the need for collective efforts from all levels, local and global, to improve the maternal and child health, reports BSS.In a message, marking the World Health Day, Prof Yunus said, "More...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-07 00:00:00
Bangladeshi expatriate Dr Sheikh Moinuddin, a transport expert, took over the charge of special assistant for the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges on Sunday to assist the caretaker government in the sector.He was appointed as the special assistant to...
A student engrossed in preparing an artwork at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, on Sunday as a preparation for the 'Pohela Boishakh' (first day of the Bangla New Year) celebration next week. — FE Photo by Shafiqul...
As strengthening gender equality and women's empowerment is one of the core development needs, the government is attaching special importance to making the backward women self-reliant through various time-befitting initiatives, reports BSS.As part of these initiatives, several projects for the...
FE REPORT A railway workers' group formed a human chain at Kamalapur Railway Station on Sunday demanding justice for the attack on two railway employees at Baradkundu, Cumilla.The group, 'Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Railway Sramik and Employees Dal', also demanded safety at...
A group of Dhaka University (DU) students has submitted a memorandum to Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof Dr Sayma Haque Bidisha, urging the authorities to promptly announce a roadmap for holding the long-stalled Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, reports...
The Supreme Court (SC) unit of Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a platform for pro-BNP lawyers, has been formed with Barrister Bodruddoza Badal as its convener and Advocate Gazi Tauhidul Islam its member secretary, reports BSS.Confirming the matter, Barrister Badal said Central...
FE REPORTBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday called upon the Indian government to ensure religious harmony by reconsidering the Waqf amendment bill for the sake of a congenial environment in the region.BNP also termed the amendment as discriminatory and interference...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud and his wife Nuran Fatema over allegations of having wealth beyond means, reports bdnews24.com.It also accuses them of involvement in suspicious transactions amounting to more than...
Former Labour city minister Tulip Siddiq has faced questions over whether she misled the UK parliament over the ownership of an apartment in Bangladesh, reports The Daily Mail, reports bdnews24.com.The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Bangladesh is investigating the MP over...
A Dhaka court has sent to jail 61 pro-Awami League (AL) lawyers in a case lodged over assault and attempt to murder allegedly committed during July-August mass uprising, reports BSS.The court also allowed bail to 19 others, including former president...
LONDON, Apr 6 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices remained at their lowest level in nearly six months on Friday as US President Trump's "liberation day" tariffs pulled global markets down amid fears of a global recession.The average...
SINGAPORE, April 6 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, on Sunday lowered crude oil prices for Asian buyers in May to their lowest in four months, after a shock decision by the OPEC+ oil group to increase supply...
Md Nurul AzimMd Nurul Azim has been appointed as the Managing Director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFI PLC) on Sunday, says a statement.Prior to joining IFIPLC, Mr Azim worked for SBAC Bank PLC as Additional Managing Director...
CRYSTAL INSURANCE HOLDS 25th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe 25th Annual General Meeting of Crystal Insurance PLC was held in hybrid mode, with physical presence in a city hotel recently. Chairman of the company Abdullah Al-Mahmud (Mahin) presided over the meeting. The...
JOHANNESBURG, Apr 6 (AFP): Zimbabwe's President said Saturday he would suspend all tariffs on goods imported from the United States, days after US President Donald Trump levied 18 percent tariffs against the southern African nation.The mineral-rich country's main trading partners...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor (DG) Dr. Md Habibur Rahman has observed that the new tariffs imposed by the United States (US) will have minimal impact on Bangladesh's exports, reports BSS."Most of our close competitors are now facing higher tariff...
Islami Bank holds board meetingA meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Islami Bank Tower in Dhaka on Sunday. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad...
The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder will remain unchanged at Tk 1,450 for the month of April, reports UNB.As per the announcement of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), the price of per kg LP gas has been kept...
FE ReportThe Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has sought a lump sum allocation of Tk 500 million as seed money for the state-run Wage Earners' Welfare Board (WEWB) in the next national budget, sources said. It recently requested...
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Sunday said that the Bangladesh Cricket Board will have an added focus on bringing a balance between the domestic calendar and international commitments, report agencies.Bangladesh suffered in the Champions Trophy due to lack of...
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