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US revokes legal status for 500,000 immigrants

2025-03-23 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, March 22 (AFP) : The United States said Friday it was terminating the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, giving them weeks to leave the country.President Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation campaign...

CA invites global investors to explore "extraordinary opportunities" in BD

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Ahead of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited Bangladesh's friends, partners and global leaders to explore the extraordinary investment opportunities that Bangladesh has to offer."There has never been a better moment to explore the extraordinary...

Working to make Dhaka a fair city: DNCC

FE REPORT | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz has urged developed countries and international organisations to provide financial grants-rather than loans-to help address the city's challenges.He made the call at a global conference called Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit...

RAKUB seeks guarantee for 3 more years

2025-03-23 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has requested the government to extend the tenure of state guarantee for pre-finance loan worth Tk 10 billion three more years with a view to operating agri and rural loans.RAKUB managing director Wahida...

BD to import four spot LNG cargoes in Apr

FE REPORT | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh's state-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated one fresh tender and re-issued one to purchase two spot LNG cargoes respectively for April 23-24 and April 14-15 delivery windows.Earlier, it awarded two spot LNG tenders for early April...

BERC initiates public hearing to fix prices of petroleum products

FE REPORT | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has initiated a public hearing process to fix the prices of petroleum products, similar to how prices for other energy utilities, including natural gas and electricity, are determined.The commission is set to hold its...

Large industries see double-digit growth in Dec riding on RMG

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Country's large-scale manufacturing sector recorded a double-digit growth of 10.37 per cent in December last year, rising from the same period in 2023, according to data released last week by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).Large-scale manufacturing contributes over 11...

NCP demands ban on AL

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of National Citizen Party (NCP), on Saturday called upon all anti-fascist political forces to impose a ban on Awami League politics, reports BSS.Addressing a protest rally in front of the National Museum in the capital's Shahbagh,...

Consensus panel’s proposals may empower unelected individuals: BNP

2025-03-23 00:00:00

BNP has raised concerns over certain aspects of the recommendations submitted by the National Consensus Commission, warning that the proposals could hand unelected individuals undue power over state affairs, reports bdnews24.com.The party will present its position when submitting its feedback...

Media cos should go public for shared ownership

FE REPORT | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus receives a report of the Media Reform Commission headed by senior journalist Kamal Ahmed at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Saturday. — PID Institutional and legal reforms, 'diffusion of ownership', journalists'...

Black money whitening being blocked or toughened

FE REPORT | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Government's revenue plans to eliminate the provision of legalization of undisclosed money in the national budget for the next fiscal year, as it has long been criticized as washing 'black money white'. National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Abdur Rahman...

Rain likely today ..,,;;''

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Rain/thunder showers/lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to...

Cops nab three muggers, drug traders in city

2025-03-23 00:00:00

FE REPORT Police have arrested three professional muggers and drug traders from Tejgaon area in the capital. The arrestees were identified as Md Azizul Islam (35), Md Raju (28) and Md Rafiqul Islam.Two knives, one big machete, one bone cutting...

BSF returns five Bangladeshis thru Dahagram border

2025-03-23 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Mar 23 (UNB): Indian Border Security Force (BSF) returned five Bangladeshi nationals, who were detained during their bid to return to Bangladesh without valid documents, through Dahagram border in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat on Saturday.Subedar Ayub Hossain, commander of...

No water sprayed due to lack of nearby source

2025-03-23 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, Mar 22 (UNB): A fire has broken out in the Sundarbans, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, but no water could be sprayed on the blaze even after 12 hours due to the lack of a nearby water...

No water sprayed due to lack of nearby source

2025-03-23 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, Mar 22 (UNB): A fire has broken out in the Sundarbans, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, but no water could be sprayed on the blaze even after 12 hours due to the lack of a nearby water...

BRTA, DMP launch drive to prevent movement of unfit buses during Eid

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Department conducted a drive at various workshops from Gabtoli Bus Terminal to Aminbazar and Beribadh areas on Saturday to prevent the movement of unfit buses during the upcoming...

Meat, milk worth Tk 200m sold so far in Ramadan

2025-03-23 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe government under its own initiative has so far sold beef, mutton, poultry and milk worth Tk 200 million at affordable prices during the fasting month of Ramadan.Meanwhile, meat, egg and milk sales points have been expanded to 26...

CA to join BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus will join as a keynote speaker at the BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum, a forum that will inspire young entrepreneurs, reports UNB.Young business leaders are invited to exchange ideas and explore their abilities in business...

RMG workers block Dhaka-M'singh highway protesting closure of factory

2025-03-23 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, Mar 22 (UNB): Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway remained suspended for half an hour on Saturday morning as the workers of a garment factory put up barricade at Chandona intersection, protesting the closure of a garment factory without clearing...

Workers at CEPZ block road over unpaid wages

2025-03-23 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 22 (UNB): Workers of a factory blockaded a road and protested in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) area on Saturday, demanding unpaid wages and Eid bonuses. Workers from JMS Garments Ltd started demonstration around 11:00 am, disrupting...

A traffic disorder occurred as people under the banner of Nagarik Mancha

2025-03-23 00:00:00

A traffic disorder occurred as people under the banner of Nagarik Mancha put up a barricade at Shahbagh intersection in the city on Saturday, demanding a ban on Awami League. — FE Photo

Japanese firms in BD optimistic about business expansion this year

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Munima SultanaJapanese companies in Bangladesh are hopeful about expanding their businesses this year though operating profit forecast by them for the last year dropped significantly among Asia and Oceania countries, according to an annual survey.The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)...

Trump tariffs and the declining American empire

Muhammad Mahmood | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

As US President Donald Trump slams hefty taxes on imports and constantly threatens for more, goading long-time partners and allies into ugly fights, a global trade war is erupting. With a new round of tariffs on steel and aluminium that...

Trouble buying train tickets

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Train is one of the most popular modes of transportation for the general public, especially during Eid or long holidays when people's reliance on trains increases. However, recently buying train tickets has become almost a matter of luck! When thousands...

Empower women's voice

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Our days are passing like a nightmare. Peaceful sleep has become a luxury for parents who have daughters. Where can a girl feel safe in Bangladesh? Does any safe zone exist for them?For too long, rape has been blamed on...

Time for RMG owners to grow up

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the familiar specter of unrest looms over the ready-made garment (RMG) sector. This has almost become an annual ritual before Eids, where workers take to the streets demanding their wages, arrears, and Eid bonuses, while factory owners...

Global call for debt reform

Asjadul Kibria | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

Debt, while essential for development finance, can become a burden if not managed appropriately. The management of debt is influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal factors are typically within the control of the nation, while external factors are...

Public procurement reform ensures fair play

2025-03-23 00:00:00

The interim government has recently amended the public procurement ordinance with the perennial but elusive aim of making the process more competitive and transparent. Through this amendment, the government introduced several key changes to the ordinance, including the elimination of...

Transforming careers with industry-ready skills

Khalid Saifullah Khan | 2025-03-23 00:00:00

In a country where educational institutions often have shortcomings in regards to what people need in professional fields, to bridge the gap between colleges/universities and professions, Interactive Cares emerged in July 2020. It offers industry-relevant courses on Tech, Data Science,...