FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
The first sustainable hospital wastewater treatment plant in the country was launched on Monday by icddr,b and partners, setting a new benchmark for environmental compliance.In a transformative step toward safeguarding public health and the environment, icddr,b, in partnership with the...
Prime Bank signed an agreement with Prime Bank Grammar School to provide seamless banking services under its specialised segment `primeacademia'. M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Maj Gen Dr Md Nayeem Ashfaque Chowdhury (Retd.), chief...
Mutual Trust Bank launched 'Mastercard Virtual Debit Card' recently. The digital payment solution offers seamless and secure payment options for digitally connected consumers. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director & CEO of the bank; Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager of Mastercard...
United Commercial Bank (UCB) opened over 0.1 million new accounts in just 36 working days, according to a statement. This achievement was accomplished through the bank's branches, sub-branches, agent outlets and digital platforms. A majority of these new accounts belong...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
Multinational cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco Bangladesh decided to install laser printers in its Dhaka and Savar factories at the expense of Tk 249 million to improve operating efficiency. It made the disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
Singer Bangladesh has started commercial operation of its new home appliance manufacturing plant, aimed at strengthening its position in the fast growing market.The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) on Monday approved the operation of the plant at Araihazar in Narayangonj,...
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised a discussion on 'SMEs, Agriculture, Retail and Credit Card Solutions' at its Training Academy with the support of the Agent Banking Division recently, attended by some 100 agents. The event was designed to advance financial...
PARIS, Feb 25 (AFP): European industry ministers will meet in Paris on Thursday to discuss measures to maintain steel production in Europe in response to US tariffs, France's industry ministry announced late Monday.Europe's steel industry is reeling from US President...
LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters): The global debt-to-GDP ratio rose for the first time since 2020 last year, as the world's debt stock hit a new year-end record of $318 trillion and economic growth slowed, an Institute of International Finance report...
Jamuna Oil Company Ltd. (JOCL) holds its 49th annual general meeting (AGM) on a virtual platform on Tuesday. Chairman of JOCL Board M A Akmall Hossain Azad presided over the AGM. Directors Kaosar Zahura, Md. Shamsul Alam Bhuiyan, Dr. Nurun...
Uttara Motors Ltd, the sole distributor of Japanese Isuzu buses, trucks and pickups, organised a three-day Isuzu Exclusive Fair that began at 101 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Tejgaon, in Dhaka on Tuesday.Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Group of Companies Mujibur...
BRAC Bank has partnered with City Group to offer advanced cash management solutions and supply chain financing to optimise working capital and financial operations of the leading corporate conglomerate in Bangladesh. As part of this collaboration, BRAC Bank will deliver...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Sabah Saleheen Azim as Head of Markets and Corporate Sales, Bangladesh, says a statement. Sabah joined Standard Chartered in 2017 and has held various roles across client facing and Financial Markets roles, most recently heading...
The Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) recently organised a specialised training programme titled 'Enhancement of Negotiation Skills for Revenue Officers'.This programme was designed to equip participants with essential negotiation techniques to efficiently handle revenue-related disputes while ensuring legal compliance and...
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the Maldivian government for regularising the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the country and recruiting more workforce from Bangladesh.The Chief Adviser conveyed this to High Commissioner of the Maldives Shiuneen Rasheed when...
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Feb 25 (AFP): The Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.Rain began to fall from early morning and despite being relenting...
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 25, 2025 (AFP) - Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi warned England on Tuesday that memories of their famous 2023 World Cup win over the then holders gives them the confidence to pull off a Champions Trophy surprise.Both teams...
To raise awareness about plastic waste management, plastic pollution, carbon emission reduction, and the importance of sustainable environmental solutions, mountaineer Ikramul Hasan Shakil has started his journey on foot from the shores of Cox's Bazar, to Mount Everest on Tuesday,...
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Tuesday that the board is considering hosting Pakistan for a white-ball series in July- August this year, reports Cricbuzz.Cricbuzz learnt that no final decision has been taken in this regard yet, but...
Bangladesh endured another dismal campaign in a global event which has placed a harsh spotlight on their batting unit. They were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after two sub-par totals - 228 all out and 236 for 9 -...
PATUAKHALI, Feb 25 (UNB): A 65-year-old man was killed in an attack allegedly by his nephew over cutting bananas from a plant on a disputed land in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali. The deceased was identified as Belayet Hossain, a resident...
KHAGRACHHARI, Feb 25 (BSS): The risky bailey bridges built in 1990s for six months during the emergency period in Khagrachari are almost collapsing, causing sufferings for the tourists going to Sajek, a popular tourist spot in the district. "There are...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
SYLHET, Feb 25: Construction work of three bridges is going on in Jagannathpur upazila town of Sunamganj district taking significantly longer than originally planned, resulting in delay in actual completion time of their projects and creating hazards for the local...
LONDON, Feb 25 (BBC): Skywatchers are in for a treat this week as seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn will all be briefly visible in the evening sky.This phenomenon, known as a 'planetary parade' is...
JENIN, Feb 25 (AFP): Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced tens of thousands, may be a step toward annexation.The torn-up streets...
DAMASCUS, Feb 25 (AP): Syria's new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference on Tuesday as a "rare historical opportunity" to rebuild the country after fall of former President Bashar Assad and nearly 14 years of civil war.Some...
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters/BBC): US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed stark differences on Monday in their approach to Ukraine, exposing a divide between the United States and Europe over Trump's bid for a quick ceasefire deal...
TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims worldwide, is knocking at the door, which is tremendously significant for its nobility to expurgate the lifestyle of this religious people.This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims observe it with...
MUHAMMAD ZIAUL ISLAM AKIB | 2025-02-26 00:00:00
Artificial turf fields, a platform for outdoor sports, have recently become a rapidly growing trend in Bangladesh, especially among youth and teenagers. These synthetic grass fields provide a structured and well-maintained alternative to conventional playgrounds, attracting sports enthusiasts of all...
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