FE REPORT | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh has undergone a notable shift in land use over the past eight years, marked by a decline in agricultural and forest areas alongside a rise in urbanisation and the expansion of inland and coastal waterbodies, according to a new...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 22 (AP): The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Zero-rated tax benefit on 152 items, mostly essentials like rice, wheat, onions and edible oils, goes as the new budget takes effect on July 1 with some major changes in fiscal measures.Importers of the goods would be required to pay...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Scope for legalizing undisclosed money is finally blocked while safety net widened as the new national budget for FY2025-26 is approved with changes in fiscal measures, including tax cuts. The government ramped up the allocation for social safety-net programmes by...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately...
DU CORRESPONDENTA special seminar, titled 'Let's Abandon the Use of Plastic, Build a Green Campus Free of Pollution and Plastic', was held at Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday on the occasion of World Environment Day.The seminar took place at Nabab...
FE REPORT The government employees staged a protest inside Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025.A large number of employees from different ministries left their respective offices and joined the...
FE REPORTBangladesh reported six more deaths -- five from Covid-19 and one from dengue -- in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, underscoring the growing pressure on the country's public health system amid a simultaneous rise in infections from both...
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman was present as the chief guest of the Bangladesh Navy's Summer Presidential Parade at the Chittagong Naval Academy on Sunday, where he presented Sword of Honour to Midshipman Mehedi Hasan Mridha for outstanding performance....
DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Sada Dal, a nationalist teachers' organisation at Dhaka University (DU), confronted Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr Mamun Ahmed on Sunday over allegations of patronising fascism and favouritism in faculty recruitment -- particularly the appointment of individuals linked to the now-banned Bangladesh Chhatra...
BOGURA, June 22 (BSS): The Detective Branch (DB) of Bogura district police arrested top terrorist and Jubo League leader Motin Sarkar alias Kosai Motin in the capital's Bashila area on Sunday night.
Munima SultanaThe government is going to take a firm stance on its decision to remove unfit and age-old buses and trucks from Dhaka streets after missing the earlier deadline of May, instructing all the relevant authorities to begin drives on...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
PKSF is set to introduce new dimensions to its areas and scope of work, and operational approaches to accelerate the journey towards inclusive growth in Bangladesh.This strategic shift aims to fulfill the diverse needs of people in alignment with the...
GAZIPUR, June 22 (UNB): Former ministers Anisul Huq and Qamrul Islam, former adviser Salman F Rahman and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun have been shown arrested in three murder cases in Gazipur.Judge of Gazipur Metropolitan Magistrate...
FE REPORT The newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP) has submitted an application to the Election Commission (EC) seeking official registration as a political party. Alongside its registration request, the party has proposed the national flower "Shapla" (water lily) as its...
Vice-chair of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz has urged political parties to demonstrate greater flexibility and compromise to help ease the finalisation of the July Charter, reports UNB."This dialogue has given political parties an opportunity to come closer....
BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said his party wants to create a discrimination-free environment to rebuild the education system and promote research to prevent brain drain, report agencies."We want to build the education sector in such a way that...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has said no individual should serve as prime minister for more than 10 years in their lifetime, report agencies.The party came up with the view during a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in capital on Sunday,...
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) presented an analysis of the National Budget for FY2025-26 at a post-budget dialogue held at a city hotel on Sunday.— Focus Bangla Story on page 8
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose to their highest level in four months last week on concerns over disruptions to supply due to the Israel-Iran conflict.The average LNG price for August delivery into north-east...
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters): British retail sales volumes recorded their sharpest drop since December 2023 last month, as demand fell after shoppers splurged on food, summer clothes and home improvements the month before, official figures showed on Friday. Retail sales...
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has introduced a seasonal promotion centred around mangoes, offering a variety of mango-based dishes and beverages across its dining outlets this summer, says a statement.Dubbed "Meet the Mangoons," the campaign features a variety of mango-infused...
Islami Bank inks agreement with Dhaka CollegeIslami Bank Bangladesh PLC and Dhaka College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the collection of student fees. Under this agreement, Dhaka College students can pay any type of fees, including tuition...
FSIB holds training on Safety and Security Awareness First Security Islami Bank PLC (FSIB), Dhaka South Zone, organised a training on "Safety and Security Awareness for MCG" at its Topkhana Road Branch in Dhaka on Saturday. Abu Reza Md. Yeahia,...
COMMUNITY BANK'S CREDIT CARD PORTFOLIO SURPASSES TK 1.5B MILESTONE Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has announced that its credit card portfolio has exceeded Tk 1.5 billion in outstanding balances, marking a major milestone in the bank's journey toward financial innovation and...
Midland Bank celebrates 12th anniversaryMidland Bank PLC, a 4th generation private commercial bank, completed its 12th year of its commercial operation on 20th June. On the occasion, Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO, along with the Senior Management members...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2025-06-23 00:00:00
In a landmark move marking the country's entry into the global clean energy supply chain, Bangladesh has begun exporting solar modules, transitioning from a sole importer to an international supplier.Radiant Alliance Limited, a sister concern of East Coast Group, recently...
Najmul Hossain Shanto should not be criticised excessively for not scoring in one or two matches as he has the enormous talent to give the Tigers useful service, former Bangladesh skipper Habibul Bashar Sumon said on Sunday, reports BSS.Bashar also...
BCB president Aminul Islam Bubul vowed to bolster the pipeline of the country's cricket as the celebration to mark the 25 years of Bangladesh's Test status is going on in full swing across the country with the, reports BSS."We will...
MERIL PRESENTS MARVEL OF TOMORROW SEASON 4The 'Meril presents Marvel of Tomorrow Season 4', an award ceremony recognising the work of digital content creators and influencers, was held in Dhaka recently. The event honoured quality content creators in 27 categories,...
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