JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-02-20 00:00:00
Large industrial enterprises in Bangladesh see throughput resurgence--after recent pickups for political upheavals--as is reflected in the large-scale manufacturing sector's latest index upswing.The index measuring state of the manufacturing biggies expanded 11.39 per cent in October of this fiscal year,...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-02-20 00:00:00
Information holdback on bank accounts of certain tycoons for the investigation into suspected tax evasion deprives the public exchequer billions of taka, revenue officials said. Revenue sleuths reveal the findings, now that a crackdown on financial and other offences goes...
Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur & Khulna divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-20 00:00:00
Adabar Police Station officials in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning arrested 25 people as part of their "Operation Devil Hunt" from the city's Adabar and Mohammadpur areas, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Mohammadpur Zone Assistant Police Commissioner A K M Mehedi...
The Economic Relations Division (ERD) under the Ministry of Finance, has signed a grant agreement worth $366,500 with the UNICEF, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, officially known as United Nations Children's Fund, reports BSS.The agreement titled "Enhancing Evaluation Capacity...
Shafiqul Alam, the Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser (CA), has been granted the status of senior secretary, reports UNB.A notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday. It stated that Shafiqul has been...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seized two bags containing confidential documents 'on illegal wealth of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) AKM Shahidul Haque from one of his relative's house on Tuesday, reports UNB.The confiscated documents linked to his movable and...
The incumbent government has appointed seven new members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), reports BSS.A notification was issued by Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday.The new members are Dr. Ferdous Arfina Osman, professor of the Dhaka University; Shabbir...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-20 00:00:00
Police arrested five members of a gang after they injured a couple on Monday in the city's Uttara by attacking the duo with sharp utensils.The arrestees are: Md Mobarak Hossain (25), Robi Roy (22), Md Alfaz Mia alias Shishir (22),...
While overall crime rates in Bangladesh saw a slight decline in January 2025 compared to the previous month, the continued prevalence of violence against women and children remains a pressing concern, demanding urgent policy intervention, reports UNB.Data from the Police...
JASHORE, Feb 19 (UNB): Joint forces have detained former MP from Jhenaidah-3 constituency Major Gen (retd) Md Sala Uddin Miaji from Jashore Sadar upazila.Locals and students besieged Shyamolchhaya Park, owned by the former MP, in Rudrapur village of Chachra union...
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former housing and public works minister SM Rezaul Karim and his wife, Firoza Parveen, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth around Tk 120 million and engaging in suspicious transactions...
Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has said Awami League should not only be banned but also be completely eradicated for carrying out a genocide, reports UNB.He was speaking at a youth festival event at Adamjee Cantonment College in...
BNP has announced a two-day programme to observe Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day with due respect on February 21, which falls on Friday, reports UNB.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes at a press...
A Dhaka court has placed 10 people, including six former ministers of the Awami League (AL) government, on different terms of remand, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam issued the order after a hearing on Wednesday.The accused who were...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed doubts over the interim government's sincerity in holding the national election without unnecessary delays, reports UNB.The BNP leader came up with the remarks while speaking at a discussion on 'The New...
Theekshana becomes first time No. 1 bowlerIndian vice-captain Shubman Gill and Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana have become the new No. 1 men's ODI batter and bowler respectively in the ICC rankings update released on the opening day of the...
MADRID, Feb 19 (AFP): Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was hit with a two-match La Liga ban on Wednesday by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after he was sent off for dissent.The England international was dismissed during the champions' 1-1...
Meghna Bank has officially become the sponsor of the Premier Division Women's Cricket team of Gulshan Youth Club for 2024-25 season. Meghna Bank's top officials hand over the sponsorship cheque to Gulshan Youth Club management at an occasion held in...
Nahid Rana's rapid rise in Bangladesh cricket has given the team an edge it has rarely had in fast bowling. The pacer is expected to play a vital role in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which Bangladesh will begin with...
DUBAI, Feb 19 (AFP): Bangladesh's fast bowlers led by speed sensation Nahid Rana mean the Tigers can beat anyone at the Champions Trophy, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto declared Wednesday on the eve of their clash with India.Unfancied Bangladesh face favourites...
Bangladesh are all set to start their ICC Champions Trophy campaign today (Thursday) with the match against India in Dubai, reports UNB.The match will begin at 3:00 pm (Bangladesh time).Despite entering the event as underdogs, the Bangladesh captain said they...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-02-20 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Feb 19: Boro paddy cultivators have lost hope and enthusiasm due to an acute scarcity of fertilisers prevailing in five districts of the Rangpur agriculture region during the current peak time for transplantation of the seedlings. In addition, soaring...
CEO of Union Insurance Company Ltd. Talukder Md. Zakaria Hossain hands over a motor insurance claim cheque to actor Shahiduzzaman Selim at the company office in the city recently.
Emirates' Business Class customers can look forward to yet another elevation of the inflight experience, as an array of 18 new dishes will be launched onboard this summer, says a statement. The 18 new starters and main courses will be...
Gold prices raced to an all-time high on Wednesday as trade war tensions and concerns over global economic growth drove safe-haven flows following US President Donald Trump's new tariff threats, reports Reuters.Spot gold was steady at $2,935.10 an ounce as...
In a bid to enhance the security of the Mobile Financial Service (MFS) sector and prevent its misuse in criminal activities, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) and bKash have jointly conducted a series of training workshops nationwide. A total...
Agrani Bank PLC held a review meeting on loan recovery and business progress of the 12 corporate branches in Dhaka at the bank’s head office in the city on Wednesday. Chief Executive Officer of the bank Md Anwarul Islam was...
Rupali Bank PLC held a Business Review Conference 2025 with the participation of branch managers under its Rajshahi Divisional Office at Nanking Darbar Hall in Rajshahi on Wednesday. Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md Wahidul Islam was present as...
The 416th Board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Wednesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting. Directors of the bank Md Shahin Ul Islam, Md Abdul Wadud, Mohammad Asraful Hassan, Managing...
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