FE REPORT | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
The United States' reciprocal tariff policy poses risks as well as offers opportunities, but Bangladesh must prepare strategically for the changing global trade landscape, experts said at a seminar on Sunday.The seminar titled "Emerging Landscape of Trade: Trump's Tariff Policy...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Jamuna Bank has secured more than 18 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 2.80 billion in 2024, driven by higher interest and investment income following the introduction of market-based interest rate.The third generation private commercial bank's consolidated earnings...
SAIFUNNAHAR SUMI | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh's draft renewable energy policy 2025 has come under heavy scrutiny from energy and climate experts who say it lacks a clear roadmap and coherent direction to meet renewable energy targets. The policy, which took more than four years for...
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 21 (Reuters): Tesla's long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a US-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, but the production launch has been delayed, three sources with knowledge of the matter told...
Md. Abul Hashem, Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated the 46th Sub-Branch of the bank named 'Moshang Bazar Sub-Branch' at Moshang, Wazirpur, Barishal, on Sunday. Khandaker Ali Samnoon, Deputy Managing Director was present as special guest. Md. Rabiul...
UCB Investment Ltd. (UCBIL) has secured top accolades at the prestigious FinanceAsia Awards 2025, winning in three major categories: Best DCM House, Best ECM House, and Best Investment Bank.This marks the third straight year, the UCBIL has received these distinctions,...
Chevron Bangladesh has recently received its outstanding payments from the state-owned Petrobangla."We have received our entire outstanding bills from the government in recent weeks," an official of the US company told UNB.The company also issued an official statement, saying, "We...
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam on Monday urged the European Union (EU) to open a visa centre in Dhaka for citizens seeking visas to EU countries that currently do not issue them from Bangladesh, reports UNB.The...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to hold the first round of negotiation on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon, aiming to boost bilateral trade, which will help the country navigate the economic challenges in...
Bangladesh police on Monday announced that it would offer foreign investors direct access to its dedicated emergency contact line, enabling companies to report any incidents and receive immediate support, reports UNB.The announcement came from the office of the Inspector General...
NARSINGDI, Apr 21 (UNB): A mobile court on Monday sentenced a youth to jail and fined him for illegally entering an SSC exam centre, and taking photos of the question paper in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi.Moreover, a female examinee was...
LALMONIRAHT, Apr 21 (BSS): The public hearing of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was held at Lalmoniraht Zilla Parishod Auditorium on Monday.The Integrated District Anti-Corruption Office, Kurigram, with the help of Lalmonirhat District Administration and District Corruption prevention Committee, Lalmonirhat arranged...
KHULNA, Apr 21 (BSS): Honey collectors have started returning home after completing their harvesting trips in the Sundarbans, where they had entered with 15-day permits issued by the Forest Department.They said although the honey yield is down this year due...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
SYLHET, Apr 21: The tourist sites in Sylhet region need to undergo necessary development with inclusion of more basic amenities to increase flow of visitors, which will help the local tourism sector flourish and fetch the government higher revenue income....
Two powerhouses in the country's football defending champions Bashundhara Kings and 12th times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will lock horns in the grand final of the 10-team Bashundhara Group Federation Cup Football' 2024-25 today (Tuesday), reports UNB.The title deciding match...
Former Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has opened up about his departure from Bangladesh during the Anti-discrimination Movement, saying he "feared for his life" while fleeing the country, reports bdnews24.com.The former Sri Lankan batter decided to leave as he panicked...
SYLHET, Bangladesh, Apr 21 (AFP): Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets to restrict the visitors to 273 in their first...
TEHRAN, Apr 21 (AFP): Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to "undermine" ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, a key point of tension with the West."A kind of coalition is forming... to undermine and disrupt...
DUBAI, Apr 21 (TASS): At least 12 people were killed and 30 wounded in US airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, which is under the control of the Yemeni rebel Ansar Allah movement, the Health Ministry of the Houthi government reported."According to...
NEW DELHI, Apr 21 (BBC): Every morning, India's newspapers are filled with reports of road accidents - passenger buses plunging into mountain gorges, drunk drivers mowing down pedestrians, cars crashing into stationary trucks and two-wheelers being knocked down by larger...
VATICAN CITY, Apr 21 (AFP): World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion", reacting with sadness after the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics died on Monday.French President Emmanuel Macron said the pope had always been "on...
NEW YORK, Apr 21 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he hopes Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week to end the conflict in Ukraine."BOTH WILL THEN START TO DO BIG BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES...
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (AFP): Snowfall in Asia's Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report on Monday.The Hindu Kush-Himalayan range, which stretches from Afghanistan...
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 21 (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday for the sixth straight session, as weakness in soyoil and crude oil and a stronger ringgit weighed on the market, with US tariff concerns also fuelling the...
SEOUL, Apr 21 (Reuters): South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Posco Holdings for cooperation on its planned US steel plant.Posco will make an equity investment in Hyundai Motor Group's...
DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters): Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new energy vehicle technologies, Aramco said on Monday.The agreement, signed by Aramco unit...
LONDON, Apr 21 (Reuters): Oil prices fell more than 2% on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran while investors remained concerned about economic headwinds from tariffs which could curb demand for fuel.Brent crude futures...
MM Mahbub Hasan | 2025-04-22 00:00:00
World Earth Day is celebrated every April 22. It was first celebrated in 1970, following a proposal by US Senator Gaylord Nelson to increase environmental awareness. On this day, about 20 million people in the United States came out and...
While the rainy season in Bangladesh is often viewed as a symbol of natural beauty and renewal, for thousands of street children, it is a season of fear, hardship, and relentless struggle. Each drop of rain deepens their daily fight...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way businesses operate, enabling them to interact and evolve with greater efficiency. By automating repetitive tasks, AI reduces the workload on human personnel, allowing them to focus on higher-level, critical, and creative work.AI systems...
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