Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Egg, milk, chicken, beef, mutton and vegetables including potato, aubergine are most in demand especially in the holy month of Ramadan. But as is the usual practice with the traders of the essential commodities in Bangladesh, they invariably raise the...
The interim government's decision to abandon the previous Awami League government's over-ambitious and unrealistic plan for 100 economic zones, and instead prioritise the development of five strategically selected zones, is a prudent and commendable move. The AL government's so-called 100...
Muhammad Zamir | 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Adages and proverbs (Bachans) have left an indelible footprint on our rural socio-cultural heritage, especially agriculture. Historical records are not precise as to when people of Bengal started their agricultural profession, but more likely than not, it predates 400 BC....
BNP Vice-chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu speaking at a rally, organised by Desh Bacaho, Manush Bachao Andolon' in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Saturday. — Focus Bangla
FE REPORT | 2025-03-02 12:00:00
In continuation of its remarkable financial performance in recent years, the Sonali Bangladesh UK Limited (SBUK) earned a handsome amount in pre-tax profit of £8.0 million in 2023.SBUK has paid dividend amounting £2.0 million to its two shareholders -- Ministry...
FE REPORTThe government has kept unchanged the prices of diesel and kerosene at Tk105 per litre, octane at Tk126 per litre and petrol at Tk 122 per for the month of March under the automatic fuel pricing formula.Petroleum prices have...
SIRAJGANJ, Mar 1 (bdnews24.com): Police have released three students on bond after imposing a fine on them for allegedly vandalising a hotel and a grocery shop in Sirajganj's Tarash Upazila.The incident took place at Khalkula Bazar along the Natore-Bonpara Highway...
COX'S BAZAR, Mar 1 (BSS): Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) has ordered the withdrawal of Chakaria Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) in Cox's Bazar within 24 hours.He gave the order after a view-exchange meeting with officials of...
BRAHMANBARIA, Mar 1 (UNB): A 32-year-old Bangladeshi national was shot dead allegedly by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Putia border in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district on Friday.The deceased was identified as Al Amin, 32,...
SHARIATPUR, Mar 1 (UNB): Two suspected robbers were killed and five others injured in a lynch-mob attack at Angaria of Sadar upazila of Shariatpur district on Friday night.The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed.During the incident, four people...
REZAUL KARIMThe government has undertaken a move to devise necessary strategies and find a way out to prevent illegal import of yarn with a view to protecting the local industry, sources said.To this end, the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission...
FE Report | 2025-03-02 00:00:00
The main focus of the interim government is to keep the prices of daily essentials at a tolerable level during the holy month of Ramadan, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, on Saturday. Addressing a press briefing...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-02 00:00:00
As the holy month of Ramadan begins today (Sunday), most essentials that people consume heavily in the fasting month witnessed a fresh hike overnight on Saturday.The prices of beef, chicken, potato, cucumber, brinjal, coriander leaf increased substantially on the day...
Demonstrators display a banner reading 'No Putin No Trump - Wake up Europe' as they take part in a march of members of the Russian opposition at Potsdamer Platz square in Berlin on Saturday. — AFP
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus greeted the countrymen and all Muslims across the world on Saturday on the eve of beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, reports BSS.In a message, the chief adviser said, "On the occasion of...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-03-02 00:00:00
An exhaustive package of dos framed by an expert panel asks the government to abolish zero-rated duty and all concessionary rates and the practice of making midterm changes in duties to maximize state revenue.The 552-page report of the 12-member taskforce...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank now plans to establish a stabilisation fund within its gross foreign -exchange reserves to forestall any volatility on the forex market.The move comes amid rising concerns over exchange- rate fluctuations that have put pressure on import costs, inflation,...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-02 00:00:00
The holy month of Ramadan for the 1446 Hegira begins in Bangladesh with the sighting of the crescent moon on the skies of the country on Saturday evening.Muslims across the country will observe fasting from dawn till dusk throughout the...
CHATTOGRAM, March 1(BSS): Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP)arrested 36 leaders and activists of Awami League (AL), Jubo League and thebanned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at different parts ofthe port city during the last 24 hours until 6:00 am on Saturday....
Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman has visited the house of Gaus Uddin, a martyr of the July-August uprising, at Golapganj in Sylhet, reports BSS.After meeting his family members, the adviser offered ziarat at his grave on Friday.He along...
The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser (CA) has said the report published in an Indian newspaper saying that operatives of Pakistan's ISI are working to reopen a ULFA camp near the Assam border in Bangladesh, is false and baseless,...
SIRAJGANJ, March 1(BSS): Police have arrested a leader of the banned organisation, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), from the capital in connection with the killing of Sohanur Rahman Ranju, assistant general secretary of the district Jubodal, during the anti-discrimination student movement...
The mechanisms and processes of the state system also contributed to transforming Sheikh Hasina into a 'dictator', Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar has said, reports bdnews24.com .Speaking at a human chain on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka...
The interim government is committed to ensuring a level-playing field for all political parties ahead of the upcoming elections, said CA's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, reports UNB."Our primary responsibility is to create a level-playing field for all parties, and we...
ShopUp's logistics arm, REDX, recently organised a merchant meetup titled 'Accelerating Action in a Business Environment' to inspire and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies necessary to overcome challenges and scale their businesses effectively.The event brought together leading...
WASHINGTON, March 1 (AFP): The International Monetary Fund and Ukraine reached an agreement Friday on a loan program review that will unlock around $400 million in much-needed funds more than three years after Russia's invasion.The deal was announced during Ukrainian...
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime College of Nursing, Dhaka, at the bank's corporate office recently to provide seamless banking services under its specialiSed segment 'Primeacademia'. Under Primeacademia, Prime Bank will offer a range of benefits, including...
Consumers have expressed satisfaction as the prices of dates have dropped ahead of Ramadan, thanks to a surge in imports that has double the supply compared to the market demand.On Saturday, the lowest price for dates in Dhaka was Tk...
Rain/Thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with...
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