NARAYANGANJ, May 29 (BSS): A Narayanganj court has ordered to send former NCC mayor Dr Selina Hayat Ivy to jail after her two-day ended in a murder case.Narayanganj police produced Ivy before the court of Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Shahidul...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission (EC) will take necessary steps regarding BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's assumption of office as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) once it officially receives the copy of...
BNP leader Ishraque Hossain addressing a sit-in programme of his supporters under the banner of 'Dhakabashi' inside the main gate of Nagar Bhaban on Thursday demanding his swearing-in as mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation - Focus Bangla
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places in the country until 6:00 pm today (Friday), according to the Met office. The highest temperature of the country was recorded...
The 5th death anniversary of freedom fighter Md Imamul Kabir Shanto, a visionary entrepreneur and pioneer in creative and vocational education in Bangladesh, will be observed today (Friday), says a press release.Imamul Kabir Shanto was the founding chairman of Shanto-Mariam...
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Some of the large industries are gaining more capital and dominating the economy and labour market, which is driving rising inequality, said Dr Rushidan Islam Rahman, former research director at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).She said that industrial...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
The High Court on Thursday set June 2 this year for delivering its verdict in a case filed in connection with the murder of Major (retired) Sinha Md Rashed Khan. The High Court bench of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and...
TOKYO, May 29 (UNB): Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to assist Bangladesh in its bid to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)."As Bangladesh is actively...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has not stayed the effectiveness of the gazette notification issued by the Election Commission (EC), declaring BNP-nominated candidate Ishraque Hossain as the Mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).The apex court on...
The 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman will be observed in the country today (Friday) with due respect, reports BSS.The proclaimer of Bangladesh's independence and pioneer of multi-party democracy, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, who was also...
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Transactions at the city's kitchen markets were badly affected on Friday due to inclement weather with the prices of different varieties of spices and vegetables registering upward trends in the last few days.On the other hand, prices of other essential...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Government employees on Thursday announced a two-day fresh programme for Sunday and Monday to press for repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. They will hand over memorandums to three advisers-Ali Imam Majumder, Muhammad Fouzal Kabir Khan and Syeda...
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said that peacekeeping in the UN Mission is an immensely challenging task due to adverse environments, unfamiliar climates, and cultural differences. "The biggest challenge is staying ready for facing challenges and uncertainty all...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Bangladesh's net foreign-aid inflow in the first 10 months of FY25 shrank by 52.45 per cent as repayments against outstanding loans surged significantly by 24.56 per cent, officials said on Thursday.From July 2024 to April 2025, the country received only...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) unloading and re-gasification has come under nature's wrath again as at least a couple of LNG-carrying vessels failed to complete ship-to-ship transfer of the fuel to floating storage and re-gasification units (FSRUs) due to rough weather...
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A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered heavy rain and gusty winds across coastal and other parts of Bangladesh, severely disrupting daily life in the capital and elsewhere in the country.On Thursday, Dhaka recorded 83 mm of...
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Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed will present the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on June 02 (Monday), according to a government handout.This marks the first budget of the interim government that assumed power following the mass public uprising...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Japanese private sector eyes trade and investment worth US$13 billion in Bangladesh under bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA) in the making through high-level exchanges between the two governments.Official sources say halal meat, deep-sea fishing, logistics and infrastructure, synthetic manufacturing and...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Import taxes on nearly 500 products, including 100 from America, are up for cuts in the upcoming budget to smooth the path of Bangladesh's LDC graduation next year and offset Trump tariffs. Of the items, some 500 goods will see...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday expressed hope that the country would see the restoration of democracy very soon."The journey of democracy, for which Ziaur Rahman died fighting for democracy and protecting sovereignty, is being obstructed at...
FE REPORT | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has requested Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to bolster its support for the Moheshkhali-Matarbari Integrated Development Initiative (MIDI) to transform the seaside into a multimodal hub for quickening Bangladesh's economic growth."The MIDI region represents the...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Startups are coming up in encouraging numbers in the SME sector but many entrepreneurs are failing to sustain and closing their businesses within a year or two, for lacking in tricks of the trade, sources said.According to sector-insiders and experts,...
PARIS, May 29 (AFP): Alexander Zverev bounced back from losing the first set to wrap up an ultimately comfortable victory over Dutchman Jesper de Jong in the French Open second round on Thursday.The German, who lost last year's final to...
WROCLAW, Poland, May 29 (Reuters): Chelsea sparked into life in the second half as they came from behind to claim the Conference League trophy with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday, their revival inspired by the creativity of...
Bangladesh has been placed in four-team Group C of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia' 2026 Qualifiers with former runners-up Vietnam, Yemen and Singapore, reports UNB.The grouping and fixture of the qualifying round of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup...
Faruque Ahmed has said that the country's sports ministry has asked him to "not continue" in his role as Bangladesgh Cricket Board (BCB) president - Faruque was given the instruction during a meeting with the sports adviser Asif Mahmud on...
LAHORE, Pakistan, May 28 (AP): Fast bowler Hasan Ali grabbed a 5-30, Shadab Khan produced a strong all-round performance and led a new-look Pakistan T20 cricket team to a thumping 37-run win over Bangladesh in the opening game of their...
Despite a slump in form, Bangladesh are confident to comeback strongly as they take on Pakistan in the second T20 International at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore tomorrow (Friday). The match which starts at 9 PM will be aired live on...
An open discussion on the ethical dilemmas women journalists has face in media environment, especially concerning the portrayal of women. They voiced concerns over how women journalists are often stereotyped and sexualised in mainstream media narratives. The discussion was held...
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