Former food minister Qamrul Islam, ex-state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak, former state minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder and former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation Atiqul Islam have been shown arrested in separate cases filed with different...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged all to observe the Independence Day with due solemnity, reports BSS.In a statement, he said on Monday, On March 26, 1971, the country's best children, the brave freedom fighters and freedom-loving people,...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman virtually speaking at an iftar party, orgainsed by the party for journalists at Dhaka Ladies Club in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo
RIYADH, Mar 24 (AFP): Energy giant Saudi Aramco sees China as one of its key global investment destinations, with ongoing efforts to explore further opportunities across the power generation, chemicals, and technology sectors, according to its CEO. Speaking at the...
NEW YORK, Mar 24 (Reuters): US retailers Walmart and Target are bickering behind the scenes with their suppliers over proposed price hikes on everything from cake pans, tote bags and toys to other merchandise.The outcome of their talks will determine...
Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DBCCI) hosted an Iftar Mahfil and business networking rapid dialogue on "Key Points on Dutch Trade Policies, Import/Export Rules, and Regulatory Compliance" in the city on Sunday. President of DBCCI Md Shakawat Hossain Mamun...
An Asset-Liability Management Committee meeting of Janata Bank PLC was held in the city on Monday. Managing Director of the bank Md Mazibur Rahman presided over the meeting. Janata Bank deputy managing directors Md Golam Mortuza, Md Foyez Alam and...
IPDC Finance, in collaboration with the World Bank's We-Fi initiative, hosted the 'Joyee Corporate Connect' recently. The two-day fair served a dynamic platform connecting women entrepreneurs (WEs) with corporate buyers to drive supplier diversity, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable business...
Energy sector leaders recently met with representatives from multiple banks to discuss a restructuring plan aimed at boosting the national economy and securing a sustainable future. The meeting focused on revising financial strategies to promote long-term growth, job creation, and...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) organised a webinar on 'Evolving Role of Accountants in AML Compliance' on Monday. A. F. M. Shahinul Islam, Head of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), Bangladesh Bank, joined the webinar as the...
SYDNEY, March 24 (Reuters): Global investors are increasingly re-rating mainland China's stock markets after two years of sitting on the sidelines, which bankers said will help drive renewed activity in a market where equity issuance doubled in January-March versus a...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
The stock market is going for a full one-week vacation for the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.The vacation will begin on March 30 and will continue until April 3.The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will have its last trading session on March 27...
Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) virtually inaugurated two new sub-branches in Mirsharai, Chattogram, and Daganbhuiyan, Feni, from its head office on Monday. The bank's acting managing director Md. Nazmus Saadat attended the inaugural ceremony as chief guest. With these new...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) signed an agreement with DHL Express on Gogreen Plus- Carbon Reduced service. Through this partnership, MTB will significantly mitigate its carbon footprint by utilizing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reinforcing its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions....
Iqbal Ahmed has been reelected as the chairman of the board of directors of NRB Bank on Sunday, according to a press release. He was founding chairman of the bank. He is currently the chairman and chief executive of Seamark...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Padma Islami Life Insurance is going to sell its 20-decimal land in Comilla for Tk 19 million to settle claims as the sector watchdog has intensified efforts to bring discipline in the claim settlement process.It has the second-lowest claim settlement...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have received letters from the revenue authority asking them to provide information about fixed assets of and transactions conducted by business groups infamous for financial scams committed during the ousted regime. As many as...
The 132nd Meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office on Monday. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, committee members Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha,...
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has implemented special measures to improve passenger services, in preparation for the increased travel demand ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.These initiatives are designed to ensure a safe, smooth, and comfortable experience for travellers during the busy holiday...
A vessel carrying 11,500 tonnes of parboiled rice from India has arrived at Chittagong Port, reports UNB.This delivery is part of a larger import deal under an open tender contract (Package-2), which encompasses the import of 450,000 tonnes of rice...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Workers of a garment factory laid a siege to the BGMEA building in Uttara area of the capital on Monday, demanding payment of wages and other benefits before the Eid-ul-Fitr festival.Meanwhile, workers of another garment factory staged a demonstration and...
Despite successfully managing power and gas supplies during the holy month of Ramadan, officials in both sectors are now facing a growing concern as they anticipate a looming crisis in the country during the upcoming peak summer season, reports UNB.They...
Private tutor platforms have become increasingly popular among university students and parents seeking qualified educators. Many talented yet financially struggling students depend on tutoring jobs to support their education, while parents turn to these platforms to find competent teachers for...
During Eid, the volume of transactions and shopping increases significantly. Taking advantage of this opportunity, a dishonest group tries to circulate counterfeit notes in the market thereby deceiving the general public and causing financial losses.Recently, Bangladesh Bank has announced that...
The indiscriminate use of harmful pesticides in Bangladesh's agricultural sector has reached alarming levels due to pressure to maximise yields and fierce market competition. Reports suggest that many farmers, in their bid for rapid and abundant harvests, are applying excessive...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has long been regarded as a promising regional organisation, bringing together seven nations-Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan-around the Bay of Bengal. Despite its potential,...
At a time when newspapers, known as the Press, before radio and television came into being, used to have an aura of their own during the colonial British period or the Pakistani regime. Admittedly, that aura started to fade in...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2025-03-25 00:00:00
“In diplomacy, everything is complex and everything is simple at the same time.” – Lester B. Pearson. Bangladesh interim government chief Dr Muhammad Yunus will visit China on March 26 in a historic initiative reflective of a watershed moment for...
Djokovic has spent more than 400 weeks at number one and now sits fifth in the rankings, but the 37-year-old showed he cannot be written off and earned a record 411th ATP Masters 1000 match win on Sunday, reports Reuters.A...
The cricketing community has come together in support of Bangladesh's former captain Tamim Iqbal, who suffered a heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match in Savar on Monday morning, report agencies.Tamim, who was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in...
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