NEW YORK, Mar 08 (Reuters): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday and told him President Donald Trump was determined to end the Russia-Ukraine war as soon as possible, the...
BANGKOK, Mar 08 (AP): Four years after seizing power from the elected administration, the head of the military government declared Myanmar will hold a general election within 10 months, state-run media reported Saturday.Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said Friday the...
Muhammad Mahmood | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
Bangladeshi students who led last year's mass protest against the despotic government of Sheikh Hasina announced the formation of a new political party, the National Citizens Party (NCP), on Friday, February 28. Addressing the rally, leaders of the newly formed...
The popularity of fixed deposits (FDs) exceeds bond investments in Bangladesh. Numerous elements such as risk aversion together with financial literacy and institutional factors result in this phenomenon.Research data indicates that Bangladeshis view fixed deposits' risk levels as lower than...
Starting a business is never easy, but for young entrepreneurs, it can often feel almost impossible. While they bring fresh ideas and creativity to the table, a lack of funding, industry experience, and connections often holds them back. On top...
The Dhaka Elevated Expressway, designed to alleviate traffic congestion, has unfortunately introduced several challenges that raise concerns.One significant issue is the high toll fees, which make the expressway inaccessible to many daily commuters. As a result, a large portion of...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
The frequent low-intensity tremors felt in various parts of Bangladesh due to earthquakes in neighbouring countries serve as a grim reminder of the country's seismic vulnerability. Over the past 10 days, Bangladesh has experienced four earthquakes. The most recent one,...
Asjadul Kibria | 2025-03-09 00:00:00
Despite various criticisms, Islamic banking has been growing continuously worldwide for a long time due to its profit-risk sharing structure, inclusiveness, and real asset-backed transactional features. This growth signifies the potential of Islamic banking to transform the financial landscape. Islamic...
As Bangladesh faces escalating demands for greater accountability in governance, the prolonged dysfunctioning of its information commission signals a troubling disregard for the nation's commitment to transparency. Six months after the 2024 political changeover, the commission remains non-functional, its leadership...
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said there is no alternative to education and economic emancipation of women for their empowerment and checking violence against them, reports BSS."There is no alternative to education and economic emancipation...
Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-03-08 12:00:00
The income tax law in Bangladesh is strict, some might even say, excessively so. It makes provisions for aggressive measures such as disconnecting gas, electricity and water services for taxpayers who fail to pay their dues. If taxpayers miss the...
Women’s empowerment is crucial for societal progress, economic growth, and social justice. When they are empowered, they gain the confidence, skills, and opportunities to contribute to decision-making, leadership, and innovation. With this in mind, THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS organised a roundtable...
Tahseen Nower Prachi | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
"No amounts of discounts or offers are ever enough to appreciate women. However, here's our small effort in making them feel ultra-special … up to 50% off all our products until Women's Day," read one of the many messages in...
Luthmela Farid | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
Over the last four decades the ready-made garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh facilitated millions of women's financial independence and social wellbeing. The sector acted as a catalyst of women's empowerment breaking all the stereotype social norms and gender roles. This...
Rezina Sultana | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
The theme of International Women's Day in 2025 is "Accelerate Action". It highlights the urgency of making faster, more effective progresses towards gender equality. Accelerate Action emphasises the importance of taking immediate and significant steps to achieve gender equality. It...
Naaz Farhana | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
8th March marks International Women's Day, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in Bangladesh and around the world. It is a day to honour progress, acknowledge challenges, and renew our commitment to creating a future...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
Nowadays, it has become common for all who get online to receive WhatsApp messages claiming that an individual is in distress and seeking monetary help through mobile financial services (MFS). Using technology, frauds offer people jobs or ways of additional...
"Amra BNP Poribar (We are BNP family)" leaders met the family members of the July-August martyrs and warriors of Chapainawabganj district in a humanitarian programme in Rajshahi district on Friday morning, reports BSS.As per the directive of BNP Acting Chairman...
ISLAMABAD, March 7 (Reuters): Pakistan's interior ministry on Friday asked all "illegal foreigners" and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country before March 31, warning they would otherwise be deported from April 1. Islamabad has in the past blamed...
United Nations (UN) rights office has called upon the government for withdrawing the lawsuits lodged against journalists, lawyers, trade unionists, civil society activists and human rights defenders during past Awami League regime, reports BSS."Withdraw all pending criminal cases lodged against...
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is "strongly considering" imposing sanctions, including ones on banking, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and peace agreement is reached with Ukraine', reports Reuters.Trump has also paused military aid and...
An old video of a different incident has been circulated claiming it as a scene of a UN team meeting with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in the July uprising, 2024, reports BSS.This information came to light...
NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 07: The footpaths of many important roads in the port city are being occupied illegally by hawkers from the first day of the Ramadan.City dwellers said maximum footpaths have been turned into hawker markets during the Eid shopping,...
India has laid emphasis on resolving all issues in Bangladesh through democratic means and by holding "inclusive and participatory" elections, reports UNB.At a media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, official spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Randhir...
NEW DELHI, Mar 7 (Reuters): India needs to buy more defence products and lower its tariffs on U.S. products for the two countries to be able to sign a "grand" bilateral deal, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told India Today...
Without urgent new funding, monthly rations must be halved to US$6 per person, down from US$12.50 per person - just as refugees prepare to observe Eid, marking the end of Ramadan, said the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on...
REZAUL KARIM | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
The government plans to create an import- support fund with a view to facilitating import of consumer goods and essential commodities to ensure sufficient supplies of such items in the domestic market.To this end, sources said, commerce ministry wrote to...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
The National Citizen Party (NCP) - or Jatiya Nagorik Party- has intensified its political stance calling for swift trial of the July massacre, implementation of the July reform charter, and stronger measures to ensure women's safety in public places. During...
SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2025-03-08 00:00:00
Eid-ul-Fitr is still more than three weeks away, but many people went shopping at malls and makeshift shops in the capital on Friday, the first weekend of this Ramadan.Those who want to avoid large crowds before Eid went to malls...
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