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Rooppur power plant likely to start operation this year

FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday that the Rooppur power plant is expected to begin generating power on a trial basis by the end of this year. During a meeting with Alexei Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia,...

Eid rush to roots: Dhaka, Ctg look almost deserted

FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

Thousands of residents left Dhaka and Chattogram cities for their native homes by trains, buses and launches on Thursday to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr festival with their near and dear ones.While visiting Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital, the FE...

Economy won't get stagnant during long Eid vacation

FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

Economy won't get sluggish during a prolonged Eid-ul-Fitr vacation, Finance Adviser Dr Salehudding Ahmed said Thursday, as holidaymakers go on exodus from the capital for their native homes.Friday marks the start of nine days of holidays for the public-sector employees,...

Court declares BNP's Ishraque DSCC mayor

FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

An election tribunal in Dhaka on Thursday declared Ishraque Hossain, BNP mayoral candidate in the election held on February 1 in 2020, as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Judge of the election tribunal and also First Joint...

BD poised to cross $3.0b mark in expatriates' fund receipt

FE REPORT | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

March appears as a golden month as Bangladesh is on course to cross US$3.0-billion mark in remittance earnings for the first time in its history, with inflows reaching $2.945 billion in 26 days.Sources at the central bank said by the...

Tax-dodging, money laundering by bigwigs unearthed

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-03-28 00:00:00

Intensive tax-file scrutiny and asset hunt in Dubai by revenue sleuths have unearthed a notable volume of tax-dodging and money laundering by numerous bigwigs, including a former president of Chittagong Stock Exchange. Officials have said the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC),...

Yunus for 'mediation mechanism' in Asia to recover stolen assets

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called on Asia to "stand united" to build a system to retrieve and return money laundered from Bangladesh, which has been a "victim of corruption and illicit financial flows", reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at the Baoa Forum...

Dry weather likely today --'''

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 36.4...

Eid congregation at JS South Plaza

2025-03-28 00:00:00

A congregation of the Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) at 08:00 am on the Eid day, reports UNB.Muslim devotees have been requested to present there in time, said a press release of...

Two held over Ha-Meem Group GM's murder

2025-03-28 00:00:00

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two people in connection with the recovery of the body of a general manager at Ha-Meem Group's garment unit, reports bdnews24.com.The arrestees are Md Saiful Islam, 39, and Md Nur Nabi Mia, 19.RAB-1...

Six held over robbery at gold trader's residence in city

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORT Police arrested on Thursday six persons for their suspected involvement in committing a daring robbery at a gold trader's residence at Dhandmondi in the capital.They allegedly committed the robbery impersonating themselves as members of the Rapid Action Battalion...

RAB to step up patrols in capital during Eid

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORT The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) will intensify patrols in the capital city during the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation to check thefts and robbery.RAB-4 Commander Lt Col Md Mahbub Alam disclosed the information on Thursday. He said the elite force has...

Australian Home Affairs Office in Dhaka

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORT As part of Australia's growing bilateral relationship with Bangladesh, itsLabour Government on Thursday announced the establishment of a new Home Affairs Office in Dhaka."This reflects our shared commitment to promoting safe and regular migration opportunities and combatting irregular...

Govt approves 29 projects to address growing threats

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe government has approved 29 new projects under the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF) to address the growing threats posed by climate change.The approval was given at the 62nd meeting of the BCCTF trustee board, held at the...

Krishak Dal leader hacked to death in Ctg

2025-03-28 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 27 (UNB): A leader of Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal has been hacked to death in the Chattogram's Barabkunda area of Sitakunda. The deceased is Md Nasir Uddin (47), a resident of Hatilota village in Barabkunda union and organising secretary...

‘Action to be taken against ex-AL MP Shikhar thru’ Interpol’

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Sakhawat Hossain has said action would be taken through Interpol against former Awami League (AL) lawmaker from Magura-1 constituency, Saifuzzaman Shikhar, who fled abroad without settling workers' dues, reports UNB.The adviser came up...

GK Shamim jailed for five years, six months in graft case

2025-03-28 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has sentenced contractor Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim to five years and six months in jail in a case over accumulation of illegal wealth, report agencies.Judge of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 Md Rabiul Alam also fined...

Swadhinata Concert to be held on April 11

2025-03-28 00:00:00

Pro-BNP Sobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation will hold Swadhinata Concert on April 11 in four cities--Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna and Bogura, reports BSS.Sobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation chief and BNP's joint secretary general Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie made the announcement at a press...

ACC files graft cases against Ashraful Alam Khokan, wife

2025-03-28 00:00:00

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Ashraful Alam Khokan and his wife Rizwana Nur for illegally acquiring wealth worth about Tk 164 million, reports BSS. ACC Director General-Prevention Md Akhter Hossain disclosed the information at a...

Tarique extends Eid greetings to CA

2025-03-28 00:00:00

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has sent an Eid-ul-Fitr greeting card to Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS.BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie handed the card to CA's Secretary Saifullah Panna Thursday.

BD progressed a lot, but should have done better politically

2025-03-28 00:00:00

HAINAN (China), March 27 (UNB): Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said Bangladesh progressed a lot but 'should have done better' politically and democratically.He came up with the remarks while holding meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in...

Govt for maintaining fair, safe environment in garment industry

2025-03-28 00:00:00

The interim government asked all concerned on Thursday to maintain a fair and safe environment in various industrial factories, including the garment industry, and also maintain the overall law and order situation of the country, reports BSS.A statement of the...

BB revises upward mobile financial transaction limits

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORT The central bank of Bangladesh on Thursday revised upward the daily individual transaction limit applicable for cash-in services by more than 66 per cent to Tk 50,000.The monthly limit was hiked by 50 per cent to Tk 300,000,...

Contract farming ensures growers' profitability

2025-03-28 00:00:00

SULTANUL ISLAMContract broiler farming for growing broiler chicken helps marginal farmers to re-duce cost of production, benefiting both growers and consumers.Industry insiders say many small farmers are now becoming contract farmers sup-ported by large poultry companies and are growing broiler...

Govt rows back finally on ‘uninterrupted net’ pledge

2025-03-28 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has introduced new regulations permitting the lawful interception of satellite-based internet services, a move that could impact the operations of providers like Starlink if they enter the market. The guidelines titled "Regulatory and...

BoA mortgage applications jump 80pc in Q1

2025-03-28 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 27 (Reuters): Bank of America saw an 80 per cent jump in mortgage applications between January and March, its executive of consumer lending said, as buyers were tempted by increasing home inventory and lower long-term bond yield."We're...

Govt to procure LNG, rice, fertiliser to meet growing demand

2025-03-28 00:00:00

The government approved separate proposals on Thursday for procuring two cargos of LNG, 70,000 tonnes of fertiliser and 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati boiled rice in a bid to meet the growing demand of the country, reports BSS.The approval was given...

BDBL Securities Ltd holds 14th AGM

2025-03-28 00:00:00

BDBL Securities Ltd holds 14th AGMThe 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of BDBL Securities Limited (BSL) was held at Karwan Bazar in the city recently. Board Chairman and Bangladesh Development Bank PLC's Managing Director & CEO Md Jashim Uddin presided...

LankaBangla Finance inspires future generations with Ramadan Values

2025-03-28 00:00:00

LankaBangla Finance PLC, a leading financial institution, is extending its commitment not only to financial services but also to nurture social consciousness and ethical values, says a press release.In alignment with the spirit of Ramadan, the company has launched a...

First Security Islami Bank holds Board Meeting--

2025-03-28 00:00:00

First Security Islami Bank holds Board MeetingThe 292nd meeting of the board of directors of First Security Islami Bank PLC was held at its head office in the city recently. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the board, presided over the...