OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-08 12:00:00
BOGURA, Mar 03: A cottage industry producing traditional skullcaps in northern Bogura developed into a fast-growing export sector, with handmade crochet caps from the country gaining a strong foothold in Middle Eastern markets.More than 1.2 million handmade mesh caps are...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
The government is set to hold a crucial meeting with Japanese development partner to try to resolve a long-running dispute that has stalled work on Bangladesh's first underground metro rail line. Officials hope the talks will clear a path for...
Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma today said New Delhi always supported and would continue to support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh as he hosted an Iftar reception joined by government leaders and distinguished citizens,reports BSS....
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that the government has taken steps to make the zakat management system more effective and targeted, noting that zakat can play an important role in poverty alleviation if it is distributed in a...
FE REPORTSpeakers at a discussion on Saturday called for increasing national budgetary allocations, expanding access to technology, and ensuring effective law enforcement to enhance women's safety, skills development and employment opportunities.They also demanded easier loan facilities, workplace safety and social...
The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs will confer the 'Best Indomitable Woman in Advancing Democracy (Gonotantra er Ogrojatray Sreshtho Odommo Nari)' award on Begum Khaleda Zia.It will be given to her under the Indomitable Women Award programme marking International...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
For decades, women have been central to Bangladesh's economic and social transformation, from powering the garment industry to seeking jobs abroad and entering politics.Yet recent data suggest that women's presence across several of these key sectors has been steadily shrinking.Experts...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
International Women's Day (IWD) will be observed across the country today (Sunday). The day is being observed with renewed calls for greater participation of women from the labour force to parliament and stronger measures to reduce violence against women.In 1975,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
The country has sufficient stocks of all types of fuel, including diesel, petrol, and octane, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood told newsmen on Saturday.He urged citizens not to worry about the fuel supply.The minister requested the...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
Several petrol pumps in the capital witnessed on Saturday long lines of motorcycles and private cars for refuelling. From morning until noon, long lines of motorcycles and private cars were seen at several petrol pumps across the capital.Visiting different petrol...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
The ongoing devastating conflicts in the Middle East could put fresh pressures on Bangladesh's foreign-exchange reserves as fallouts from spikes in global prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel oils, leading economists warn.They also urge the government not to...
TEHRAN, Mar 7 (AFP): Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that the country's neighbours would not be targeted unless attacks are launched from them during the war with Israel and the United States."The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no...
REZAUL KARIM | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
A comprehensive policy is in the making to strengthen internal resource mobilisation through a broader framework for non-tax revenue collection and management and plugging systemic holes, officials said.Titled 'Policy for Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) and Other Tax Revenue Collection and Proper...
Rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday). Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere. Day temperature may remain unchanged and...
Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Mohila Dal brought out a rally in the capital on Saturday on the occasion of the International Women's Day, being celebrated today (March 8). — Focus Bangla
FE REPORT Four people were killed and two others injured in two separate road accidents in the capital's Tejgaon and Science Lab areas on Friday night.A truck rammed a motorcycle at the Science Lab intersection around 11:00 pm, leaving one...
DU Correspondent | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
A student of Dhaka University (DU), Asif Ahmed, has been detained for allegedly playing the March 7 speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Chankharpul area of the capital.Md. Moniruzzaman, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shahbag Police Station, said, "He was playing Sheikh...
FE REPORTStrengthening primary healthcare and improving governance will be crucial for Bangladesh to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), experts said at a policy dialogue in Dhaka on Saturday.They stressed that while the country has made progress in expanding health services,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
A total of 348 international flights to and from Bangladesh and Middle Eastern destinations have been cancelled due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict in the last eight days since February 28.Of the total, 268 flights-- including 20 on Saturday--...
A female farmer processing red chilli at Fulchhari in Gaibandha, renowned for the spice, on Saturday. This year chilli cultivators of the district became disappointed due to low production and price of the item in the market ahead of the...
FE Report | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
Political interference in the regulatory bodies, such as the Bangladesh Bank (BB), the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), must be stopped to ensure economic stability, said Dr Fahmida Khatun on Saturday.The Centre...
The newly launched political platform Alternatives has formed a "national organising committee" to ensure positive youth participation in politics, reports bdnews24.com.The committee is headed by former interim government advisor Mahfuj Alam and former NCP leader Tajnuva Jabeen.In a statement issued...
Khelafat Majlis chief Mamunul Haque has called for a judicial inquiry into what he called "planned engineering" in last month's parliamentary polls, reports UNB.Speaking at a regular meeting of the party's central executive council at its Purana Paltan office on...
RANGPUR, Mar 07 (BSS): ATM Azharul Islam, Member of Parliament from Rangpur-2 (Badarganj-Taraganj) constituency, on Saturday called for building an effective social movement against drugs to protect the youth."Drugs are destroying our children. We must be aware of this for...
Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday expressed confidence that the upcoming parliamentary sessions will restore public trust in the legislature, stating that citizens "wanted to see such a parliament."Speaking to reporters at the concluding day...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-08 00:00:00
Police arrested four individuals on Saturday as they attempted to move toward Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi-32 with flowers to pay tribute marking the historic March 7.Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kalabagan Police Station, Md Fazle Ashik, said police detained the four in...
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman attended office on Saturday despite it being a public holiday, continuing the practice for the third consecutive week since assuming office, reports UNB.He arrived at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Tejgaon at around 12:00...
Agriculture Secretary Rafiqul I Mohamed visited Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) on Saturday. BARI Director General (DG) Dr Muhammad Ataur Rahman and other directors welcomed Agriculture Secretary. A view exchange meeting was held at the DG's meeting room. The Agriculture...
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 07 (BSS): The election to Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will be held on April 4. The deadline for collection of voter ID card has been fixed March 31. Voters were urged to collect their ID...
COMMUNITY BANK PARTNERS WITH GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE Community Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Limited, marking a significant milestone in delivering integrated financial and insurance solutions. Under the theme 'One Partnership, Complete Protection', the collaboration...
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