In a continued stride towards mechanising the agriculture sector with modern solutions, ACI Motors officially launched two new models of Sonalika tractors -- the Sonalika 35RX and Sonalika All Rounder SS-55 (12F+3R) -- on the occasion of Pahela Boishakh. The...
A panel discussion on 'Strengthening Fiscal Foundations: Enhancing Domestic Revenue Mobilisation for Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh' was held at the 6th Bangladesh Economics Summit 2025, organised by the Economics Study Center (ESC) at the University of Dhaka, on Tuesday. Dr....
FE REPORT | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin expressed the hope that prices of rice would be tolerable within the next two weeks across the country. "The prices of rice have been on the rise for some time. Boro rice will hit the...
Pahartali Textiles Limited (PTL), based in Chattogram, has completed the modernisation of its Unit-2 under the BMRE (Balancing, Modernisation, Rehabilitation, and Expansion) programme to enhance production capacity and efficiency. As part of the upgrade, a new 142,000-square-foot, two-storied factory building...
Bangladesh and Singapore have reiterated their commitment to finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries by 2026, reports UNB. They also agreed to work towards concluding the agreement on customs cooperation, the revised protocol for the avoidance...
HONG KONG, April 15 (AFP): Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as some stability returned to markets after last week's rollercoaster ride, with auto firms boosted by Donald Trump's possible compromise over steep tariffs on the sector.However, the US president's unorthodox...
BRAC Bank hosted an 'Uthan Boithok'-a community-based financial awareness initiative-in Jashore's Bostapotti area, focusing on families dependent on remittances. The event, conducted on Tuesday by the BRAC Bank Rupdia Agent Banking Outlet, brought together over 50 local expatriate families. The...
NCC Bank has recently signed a supply chain finance agreement with PRAN-RFL Group, aiming to strengthen the financial ecosystem for PRAN-RFL's suppliers under SME segment. Through this agreement, suppliers of PRAN-RFL Group will be able to access financing facilities on...
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters): Global investors have slashed their holdings of US stocks by a record amount in the past two months, a trend that is likely to continue given a record number of managers say they plan to keep...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
The board of scam-hit International Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS) has been restructured once again, with seven new independent directors to ensure its smooth operation.The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has appointed seven new independent directors, including chairman, to the non-bank financial...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
The securities regulator has decided to change the rules tied to the handling of cash dividends paid by listed companies, including banks, aiming to facilitate efficient use of the funds and protect the interest of shareholders. Currently, when a company's...
SAMIN SHAHAN RAHMAN | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
Summer brings sunny skies and long days, a time many enjoy. However, heat and humidity also create a common problem: How do you look good when you want to feel calm and comfortable? Dressing well can feel like fighting the...
The Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025, held from April 7-9, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dhaka, has made a significant impact on the country's entrepreneurial landscape, especially among the youth. The summit brought together global investors, visionary founders, and key...
The Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam has become a dream for many in Bangladesh. The BCS exam is seen as the primary motivator, especially for those aiming to join the administrative framework. More than just a test, the BCS symbolises...
Md. Sayful Islam | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
The four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 concluded recently with a blend of optimism, critical reflections and strong participation from global and local stakeholders. While not every expectation was met, the commitment to delivering a summit of global standards remained at...
Wasi Ahmed | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) issued an urgent warning last week, highlighting a rapidly escalating global hunger crisis. According to the agency, approximately 58 million people are currently at risk of extreme hunger or starvation unless immediate...
Just days after the investment summit was held where investors from home and abroad were welcomed by the interim government with open arms, the country's energy regulator in a paradoxical move reportedly hiked up gas price for new industrial and...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2025-04-16 00:00:00
Unarguably, Bangladesh economy pivoted into transition after the regime that was in power for over a decade and a half was ousted violently, leaving little by way of continuity in economic policy making. Restructuring and re-configuring the shattered financial sector...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 12:00:00
Licences of 10 of a slew of economic zones-five public and as many private-have been rescinded as the interim government recasts Bangladesh's industrial- development strategy.Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, the newly appointed Executive Chairman of both the Bangladesh Investment Development...
Distinguished Canadian academic and international business education leader Professor Daniel W. Lund joined Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) as the pro-vice chancellor on Sunday, says a press release.He is currently completing an EdD from Johns Hopkins University with a focus on...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
The government has allowed private off-dock investors to handle 12 more imported goods in Chittagong Port.Currently, some 19 private off-docks are allowed to transfer, unstuff and deliver 38 imported goods while they release all of the export goods.The long-cherished demand...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) has questioned the legality of law enforcers' role in exercising the controversial Special Powers Act of 1974 during the arrest of model Meghna Alam. It issued a rule on Sunday, asking the relevant government bodies to...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
A special court in Dhaka on Sunday issued an arrest warrant against 53 accused, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, Rehana's daughter British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq and son Radwan Mujib Siddiq, in three corruption cases.Judge of...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
The government has expedited its move to retrieve money laundered abroad allegedly during the Sheikh Hasina-led government regime, as the authorities concerned are planning to hold a couple of high-stake meetings in this regard.The National Coordination Committee (NCC) on anti-money...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
The yields on treasury bills (T-bills) increased further on Sunday as banks showed reluctance to invest their excess liquidity in the risk-free securities.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 91-day T-bills rose to 11.45 per cent...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
Bangladesh does not regard its relationships with India and China as a zero-sum game or mutually exclusive and it pursues both relationships very strongly, said National Security Adviser, and High Representative to the Chief Adviser Khalilur Rahman.Addressing a seminar as...
Extending greetings to all on occasions of Pahela Boishakh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said they are members of one family upholding harmony as the country is set to celebrate Pahela Boishakh, the first day of Bangla New...
FE REPORT | 2025-04-14 00:00:00
The central bank's continuous pressure on the commercial banks has contributed significantly to reducing the burden of overdue foreign and domestic payments against accepted bills.The payment delays tarnish the image of the banking system and increase import costs, says a...
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