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US wants execution of trade deal, illegal expats’ return

FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

Implementation of a recently signed trade agreement, repatriation of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants from the United States and the escalating crisis in the Middle East figured high at high-level talks held Wednesday in Dhaka between Bangladesh and America.Visiting US assistant secretary...

Major parties consulted before signing trade deal with US

FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

Two major political parties were consulted before the signing of the trade agreement close to the polls and they consented, says Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman in a rebuttal to mounting criticisms.Speaking to reporters at the foreign ministry Wednesday-when a...

PM orders authorities to issue 'e-health' card

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given orders to issue "e-health" cards to ensure medical services to the public, reports bdnews24.com.The directive came at a meeting involving the health minister, state minister, advisors and health experts, held at the Prime Minister's...

Israel targets Iran's security forces

2026-03-05 00:00:00

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 4: The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the war with Iran. Israel targeted the Iranian leadership and security forces as the...

Combined auditing system soon to relieve taxpayers' pain, plug tax evasion

DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

Taxpayers may soon sigh with relief from the rigours of responding separately to multiple queries from tax and VAT officials as the government's revenue authority is integrating its outmoded auditing system.A joint audit system for income tax and VAT (value-added...

UNFPA hosts 'Open Mic' event for women, girls FE REPORT

2026-03-05 00:00:00

As part of a global campaign for the upcoming Inter- national Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh on Wednesday hosted an "Open Mic" event.The programme, held at Shahabuddin Park in Gulshan, forms part of UNFPA's Inter-...

SEU ranks first in innovation, second overall in BD

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Southeast University (SEU) has secured the second position in the overall Ranking and the top position in the innovation category among Bangladeshi universities, according to the 2026 rankings of Spain's education and research organisation, Scimago. In its latest report, which...

Call for recognition of unpaid care work to address ‘time poverty’

2026-03-05 00:00:00

DU CorrespondentSpeakers at a programme said women and girls in Bangladesh carry a much larger share of unpaid household and caregiving work, which leads to ‘time poverty’ - a situation where people do not have enough time for rest, education,...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presiding over a meeting on 'planting 250 million trees

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presiding over a meeting on 'planting 250 million trees in five years' at the Cabinet Division in the capital on Wednesday. — Focus Bangla

222 flights cancelled in five days

2026-03-05 00:00:00

FE REPORTA total of 222 flights to and from the Dhaka and Chattogram airports have been cancelled in five days in the wake of the latest Middle-East (ME) conflict, causing suffering for passengers. Of these, 176 were scheduled from the...

Experts focus on modernising birth, death registration law

2026-03-05 00:00:00

FE REPORTThe low rates of birth and death registration in Bangladesh are significantly hindering the protection of citizens' rights, public health planning, and effective development management, experts said at a workshop on Wednesday. Currently, the birth registration rate in Bangladesh...

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inspects development

2026-03-05 00:00:00

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inspects development works at the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant in the capital on Wednesday. — PID

Nahid urges NCP to be prepared for local polls

2026-03-05 00:00:00

SYLHET, Mar 4 (UNB): Opposition Chief Whip and Convener of the National Citizen Part ( NCP) Nahid Islam has called on party leaders and activists to prepare for the upcoming local government elections, saying they must get ready for another...

Orientation held for 13th JS whips

2026-03-05 00:00:00

An orientation meeting was held to brief the Chief Whip and Whips of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on the activities and functions of the parliament and the Parliament Secretariat, according to UNB.The special meeting took place on Wednesday at...

ICT defers verdict as prosecution eyes new evidence

2026-03-05 00:00:00

The verdict in a crimes against humanity case over deaths and injuries in the capital's Rampura during the July 2024 Uprising has been postponed after prosecutors sought time to submit new digital evidence, reports bdnews24.com.The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1, led...

Portfolios of two advisers, eight state ministers reshuffled

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reassigned the responsibilities of two advisers with the rank of minister and eight state ministers within two weeks of forming his cabinet, report agencies.The Cabinet Division issued a gazette notification on Wednesday announcing the reshuffle.According...

ME airspace closure cancels 11 int’l flights at Ctg airport

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Mar 04: At least 11 international flights have been cancelled at Shah Amanat International Airport on Wednesday as several major Middle Eastern airfields remain closed amid ongoing regional tensions. According to a press bulletin issued by the airport...

Prime Bank, AIS sign PrimeAcademia MoU

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Prime Bank, AIS sign PrimeAcademia MoU Prime Bank PLC has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Angelica International School (AIS) under its flagship educational initiative, PrimeAcademia. This collaboration aims to provide a sophisticated suite of specialized financial services tailored...

Premier Bank and Shanta Holdings Limited sign strategic agreement

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Premier Bank and Shanta Holdings Limited sign strategic agreementThe Premier Bank PLC and Shanta Holdings Limited on Wednesday signed a strategic agreement under which the Bank's head office will relocate from Iqbal Tower to the modern and eco-friendly 40-storey tower...

Removing non-tariff barriers could boost US investment

FE Report | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

Commerce, Industry, and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said that eliminating selected non-tariff barriers could significantly boost US investment in Bangladesh, enhancing the country's appeal as a foreign investment destination.He made the remarks while briefing reporters after...

IFIC Bank signs MoU with Cumilla City Corporation

2026-03-05 00:00:00

IFIC Bank signs MoU with Cumilla City CorporationIFIC Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cumilla City Corporation with a view to improving citizen services. The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at the Cumilla City...

Call for restoring stability, confidence before LDC exit

FE Report | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

With LDC graduation set for November 2026, leading economists and business leaders on Wednesday warned that the fragile macroeconomic situation requires urgent structural reforms, and a shift from promises to effective implementation.They said that restoring stability will require strict macroeconomic...

Auditor red-flags Prime Finance over losses, capital deficit

FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00

The auditor has raised a red flag over the continuation of business of Prime Finance & Investment as the company has been suffering losses for three years and has reported negative retained earnings since 2015.The company could not maintain required...

UK to stop issuing study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan

2026-03-05 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 04 (AFP): The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.The Home Office...

At least 6 die in DR Congo mine collapse

2026-03-05 00:00:00

GOMA, Mar 04 (AFP): At least six people were killed Tuesday when a shaft collapsed at the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest coltan mine in the rebel-controlled east, witnesses told AFP.Three women and three men died when the shaft gave...

Senators to vote on limiting Trump's military authority after Iran strikes

2026-03-05 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Mar 04 (UNB): The US Senate was scheduled to vote Wednesday on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further military action against Iran without congressional approval.Debate on the measure was set to...

UK First Minister describes govt's direct involvement in Iran war wrong

2026-03-05 00:00:00

LONDON, Feb 04 (BBC/AFP): First Minister Michelle O'Neill refused to join another cabinet briefing on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Monday afternoon.Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it was "genuinely disappointing". O'Neill, who also failed to join...

Pakistan drop Babar Azam for Bangladesh ODI series

2026-03-05 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, March 04 (AFP): Pakistan dropped batting great Babar Azam on Wednesday for next week's one-day international series in Bangladesh, bringing in six uncapped players with an eye on next year's World Cup.Opener Saim Ayub, spin all-rounders Shadab Khan...

Sports ministry, BCB working to bring Shakib back: Asif

2026-03-05 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director Asif Akbar has said the sports ministry and the board are working in concert to facilitate Shakib Al Hasan's return to cricket, according to bdnews24.com.On Wednesday, Asif, chairman of the Age-Based Tournament Committee, said the...

NCC BANK CELEBRATES FINANCIAL LITERACY DAY 2026

2026-03-05 00:00:00

NCC BANK CELEBRATES FINANCIAL LITERACY DAY 2026NCC Bank observed Financial Literacy Day with the theme "Initiate safe cashless transactions through financial literacy," aiming at greater inclusion in the financial sector. Recently, the bank's financial inclusion cell at its head office...