FE REPORT | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Jamuna oil showed a 16.72 per cent year-on-year surge in profit to Tk 1.4 billion in its second quarter of FY25 as its interest income escalated. Earnings per share rose to Tk 12.68 in the second quarter of FY25 from...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called upon the Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) global CEO to speak on behalf of Bangladesh, highlighting the reforms being undertaken by the interim government since August.Bangladesh has been a victim of a massive...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Sonali Paper & Board Mills returned to profit in the second quarter (Q2) through December 2024 of the current fiscal year, supported by higher revenue and a reduction in finance costs.The paper manufacturing company earned a profit of Tk 122.6...
BELGRADE, Feb 10 (AFP): Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was "almost 100 percent healed" and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month."There's no longer any...
Citizens Bank PLC sponsors University of Dhaka (DU) basketball team which is heading to attend a four-day Open University Men's International Basketball Championship at Kathmandu, Nepal. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Bank PLC Mohammad Masoom hands over...
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 10 (AFP): Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.Breetzke scored 150...
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Feb 10 (AFP): Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test. Ireland won the toss...
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons said on Monday that his charges need to shift their mindset from T20 cricket as they prepare for the Champions Trophy, reports Cricbuzz.While some countries are preparing by playing bilateral ODI cricket between themselves, it...
Bangladesh's left-arm top-order batter Soumya Sarkar suffered a blow on his finger during a practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Monday, reports UNB.Bangladesh started gearing up for the Champions Trophy that will take place in...
SUNAMGANJ, Feb 10 (UNB): Unchecked fishing, including the reckless use of high-powered pumps to drain wetlands, is driving indigenous fish species in Jamalganj upazila towards extinction, sparking serious concerns over biodiversity loss.Once brimming with native fish such as Ruhi, Katla,...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
CHANDPUR, Feb 10: Cultivation of onion and garlic has got under way in full swing marking enormous exuberance among the farmers in eight upazilas of Chandpur district this season. Sources at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Chandpur, said the...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
The modern media have often been referred to as a double-edged sword-a force for empowerment and information but at the same time a tool for manipulation and misinformation. Within this scenario, in South Asia, India’s media industry is outstanding not...
More people than ever are choosing to work for themselves, running businesses as solopreneurs. With digital tools and online platforms, individuals can manage everything from marketing to finance without needing large teams or major investments. The rise of remote work...
Corruption is a deeply entrenched issue that permeates every sphere of life in Bangladesh, posing a significant barrier to our national progress. This multifaceted problem affects governance, education, healthcare, and business, ultimately undermining the very foundation of our society.In the...
The tourism industry in Bangladesh is anticipated to be greatly impacted by the nine-month closure of Saint Martin's Island. The island is a popular tourist destination that brings in a lot of money for local businesses like hotels, restaurants, and...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
The richest man in the world, Mr. Elon Musk, now is also the most powerful individual in America after President Donald Trump. He heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a task force the president created to downsize the US...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Food security remains one of the most pressing challenges for Bangladesh, a country with a population of over 170 million people and limited arable land. Despite significant strides in agricultural production, the nation continues to grapple with food insecurity, exacerbated...
Allocation for national healthcare is two dimensional. If a nation is generally healthy with the majority of the population living an active, regular and quality life supported by matching income, the need for overall medical care gets significantly curtailed. But...
Md Touhidul Alam Khan | 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh as it aims to enhance sustainability reporting among its corporations. The International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) release of these standards in June 2023 signifies the...
Firefighters have cleared the water from the basement of an under-construction building adjacent to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's partially demolished house at Dhanmondi 32, but nothing was found, reports bdnews24.com.Mohammadpur Fire Station duty officer Md Kawsar Ahmed said on Sunday afternoon,...
Freedom fighter, politician, and advocate Badiul Alam's 22nd death anniversary is today (February 10).He was born in the Sikder family of Fatehnagar village in the Chandonaish thana in 1926. He did his undergraduation from Calcutta University in 1946 and followed...
The launching ceremony of the book ‘Ekti Onibarja Odhibeshoner Dak’ by Poet Mohammad Kutubuddin was held in Dhaka recently.
FE REPORT | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Tulip Siddiq, former British anti-corruption minister and current Labour Party MP, was included as a resident of a 10-storey luxury building in Dhaka, the fifth property linked with her family in Bangladesh, UK daily The Telegraph reported citing sources.The "permanent...
A victory celebration for Fortune Barishal's second consecutive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title ended in chaos on Sunday, reports UNB.Gross mismanagement and inadequate security arrangements in the divisional headquarters ruined what was supposed to have been a celebration with the...
A BNP delegation is set to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (Monday) to discuss various issues, including election roadmap, reports UNB.The meeting will be held at the state guest house Jamuna at 6:00 pm, said BNP media cell...
Bangladesh on Sunday reacted to India's remarks over the demolition of historic Dhanmondi-32 residence and described those remarks from India as "unexpected and undesirable", reports UNBThis statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on the internal affairs of Bangladesh...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
As India allowed its mills to export sugar after two years, the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has recommended the authorities concerned to consider importing the sweetener from the neighbouring country.The commission communicated the development recently with the Ministry...
FE REPORT | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Sunday he was forced to raise value-added tax (VAT) to cover the additional expenses incurred due to funding the 2024 uprising victims' treatment costs.He said each critically injured student was given Tk 3.5 million,...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary- General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said BNP welcomed the joint forces' special operation 'Devil Hunt'. He said this while talking to journalists at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Sunday afternoon on his return from...
YASIR WARDAD | 2025-02-10 00:00:00
The supply of soybean oil by the leading refiners increased by 25 per cent in January 2025 compared to the same month last year, said businesses at the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission's (BTTC) special meeting on Sunday.The commission organised...
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