RANGPUR, Mar 05 (UNB): A sharp fall in potato prices at the start of the harvesting season has plunged farmers in the northern region into deep uncertainty, with many forced to sell their produce at rates lower than production costs.Growers...
THAKURGAON, Mar 05 (BSS): A fertiliser and pesticide shop in Sadar upazila was fined Taka 20,000 for storing expired pesticides and failing to display the price, production date and expiry date on product packets.The penalty was imposed on Thursday afternoon...
ANAET KARIMRAJSHAHI, Mar 05: The area of mango orchards has declined in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj-the country's two traditional mango-producing hubs-while Naogaon has recorded a marginal increase in the current fiscal year, according to data from the Department of Agricultural Extension...
SEOUL, Mar 05 (AFP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests this week of his country's naval destroyer, claiming Pyongyang is in the process of "arming the Navy with nuclear weapons", state media reported Thursday.The tests, including a launch...
KATHMANDU, Mar 05 (AFP): Nepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament in a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government.Key figures contesting for power include...
GAZA, Mar 05 (AFP): In his makeshift tent in Gaza City, displaced Palestinian Jamal Abu Mohsen says the bombs are falling less often these days.Since Israel launched its military campaign against Iran-which has since widened to Lebanon-the 33-year-old Palestinian has...
BEIRUT, Mar 05 (AFP): Lebanon's health ministry said late on Wednesday that three people were killed in Israeli strikes on vehicles on Beirut's airport highway.The strikes came after a third day of Israeli bombardments in response to renewed Hezbollah attacks."Two...
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters): Companies and investors, including from the Gulf, kicked off large share sales raising tens of billions of dollars in recent days as tensions in the Middle East erupted into conflict, according to advisers and new figures.Around...
DUBAI, March 5 (Reuters): The United Arab Emirates central bank governor sought on Thursday to reassure that the country's financial sector was strong as the US-Iran war plunged the Gulf state into its biggest crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic.Iranian missile...
EBL LAUNCHES VISA INFINITE DEBIT CARDEastern Bank has launched EBL Visa Infinite Debit Card, an exclusive premium-tier debit card, designed for the priority segment of its retail portfolio. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and head of retail and SME banking; Ahsan...
PRIME BANK, NISHAT LINEN PARTNER TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR NEERA CUSTOMERSPrime Bank has signed a strategic agreement with Nishat Linen to provide exclusive discounts to Prime Bank Neera customers. The signing ceremony was recently held at Prime Aspire in...
FE REPORTNational Feed Mill may have overstated its profit in FY25 by tampering with the cost of goods sold and by reducing financial expenses, according to its auditor.The auditor has issued a qualified opinion on the company's financial statements for...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Unilever Consumer Care's profit grew 19 per cent year-on-year to Tk 794 million in 2025, supported by higher sales of Horlicks amid easing inflationary pressure.Sales of Horlicks gradually climbed over the past four consecutive quarters to December last year after...
In recent years, divorce has become increasingly common in Bangladesh, not only in major cities but also in smaller towns. Behind every legal separation lies a story of disappointment, misunderstanding, broken trust, loyalty issues, and emotional exhaustion. Divorce is not...
The ongoing war between Iran, America and Israel has raised serious apprehension of economic vulnerability in the world. Violence triggered across the Middle East has become a cause for serious concern for South Asian countries like Bangladesh and others.Since most...
Shiabur Rahman | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
Bangladesh experienced over 30 earthquakes in the past one year. Though most of them were minor in intensity, measuring between 2.9 and 5.7 on the Richter Scale, they sounded the alarm for the country. Bangladesh is inherently prone to seismic...
Nilratan Halder | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The American-Israeli attack on Iran has come at a time when the Muslims the world over observe siam or fasting for a month. Whether the choice of the time is deliberate or not, it is a heretical act. When Donald...
The recent decision by the Bangladesh Bank to introduce a special loan facility for export-oriented factories carries significance that goes beyond a routine financial intervention. At its heart lies the recognition of a touchy moment-when economic strain intersects with social...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2026-03-06 00:00:00
The Middle East has once again emerged as the epicenter of a geopolitical maelstrom whose consequences are being felt beyond its boundaries and territories. While the current conflict in the region was initially perceived as a bilateral or perhaps trilateral...
In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, IFIC Bank has launched a series of exclusive offers for its credit and debit cardholders. The bank has introduced extensive cashback and discount facilities across various categories, including...
HONG KONG, March 4 (AFP): Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact...
The new executive committee of the Rupali Bank Drivers' Welfare Cooperative Society Limited has been formed. The election was held on January 31, 2026.In the newly elected committee, Md. Mokbul Hossain has been elected as President and Md. Kaykobad Ratan...
ACI MOTORS OFFICIALLY ENTERS THE SUB 1 TON SEGMENT ACI Motors Limited has officially commenced its journey in Bangladesh's sub 1 ton commercial vehicle segment by introducing the Mini Pickup range from the globally renowned automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra....
UCB OBSERVES FINANCIAL LITERACY DAY WITH NATIONWIDE PROGRAMMEUnited Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organised a special nationwide programme on the first Monday of March to mark Financial Literacy Day. The programme was held simultaneously at the bank's head office and at...
State Minister for Land Kayser Kamal had to wait for about half an hour on the veranda of a land office in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj after arriving for a surprise inspection and finding no officials present, reports bdnews24.com.The minister reached the...
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Wednesday sought assistance from the United States to help meet the country's energy demand in the current global context, reports BSS."The government has been taking preparations to import energy from...
The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur, meets Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday. — PID Story on Page 1
FE REPORT | 2026-03-05 00:00:00
Police have recovered throat-slit body of a woman from a rented house in Mirhazirbagh area under the Shyampur police station in the capital. The victim has been identified as Lucky, 17, who had lived with her husband at the rented...
Although U-turns have been introduced at various points on the capital's roads to ease traffic congestion, the situation has deteriorated during Ramadan, with gridlock worsening instead. The photo was taken in the Farmgate area on Wednesday. — FE Photo by...
FE REPORT Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has started preparing comprehensive lists of criminals and extortionists across the country as part of a decisive drive to restore law and order."We're preparing lists of extortionists and criminals in...
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