DSE sees biggest single-day fall in 6 years amid Middle East tensions

The stock index witnessed the biggest single-day fall for the first time in six years on Tuesday as panicked investors tried to exit the market amid the intensifying Middle East conflict.Investors were rattled, which was reflected in the intense selling...

Rain likely today04-03-2026

Light rain is likely to occur at some places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). Day temperature may rise and night temperature may fall. The sun sets in the city...

JU announces 19-day closure

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has declared a 19-day holiday on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr, Jummatul Bida, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Independence and National Day. The decision was announced in an official notice signed by Acting Registrar Dr A...

Yunus declared himself 'VVIP' for a year

A government gazette issued on Feb 10, two days before the 13th national election, declared then interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus a "Very Very Important Person" (VVIP) for one year from the date of handing over office, reports bdnews24.com.The...

Visually-impaired readers deprived, as most books lack Braille editions

ARMAN HOSSENThe Ekushey Boimela (Book Fair) offers a vibrant celebration of literature, drawing readers of all ages and tastes with its vast collection of titles across a number of stalls. Yet amid the festivity and abundance, a sense of incompleteness...

A ticket-seeker returning home empty-handed from the Kamlapur Rail Station in the capita

A ticket-seeker returning home empty-handed from the Kamlapur Rail Station in the capital on Tuesday,  as Bangladesh Railway started selling advance tickets for the upcoming Eid journeys on the day. — FE Photo

Drug-resistant fungal 'superbug' spreading in Dhaka ICUs

Candida auris, a hard-to-treat drug-resistant fungus, is spreading within the intensive care units (ICUs) in Dhaka hospitals, according to a study conducted by the icddr,b.The study findings show that this so-called 'superbug' is not limited to newborns, but it is...

Tungipara election officer suspended over NID irregularities

The Election Commission (EC) has suspended the Upazila Election Officer of Tungipara in Gopalganj after allegations of irregularities in correcting National Identity (NID) cards were proven through a departmental investigation, reports UNB.Md Harun Or Rashid, upazila election officer of Tungipara...

Probe report in graft case against Prof Kalimullah, others on May 20

A Dhaka court on Tuesday set May 20 for submitting the probe report in a graft case against five individuals, including former Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge...

Govt to revise textbooks, formulate new curriculum: Milon

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said the government will revise existing textbooks and formulate a new curriculum to make education more time-befitting, reports BSS.He said the reform initiatives will be carried out giving highest priority to the...

Chinese envoy calls on Jamaat Ameer

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has paid a courtesy call on Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman, reports BSS.The meeting was held in a cordial and warm atmosphere at the opposition leader's office...

EC asks field officials to quickly settle pending expat voter applications

The Election Commission (EC) has directed its field-level officials to expedite the disposal of pending voter registration applications submitted by Bangladeshi expatriates, reports UNB. The EC issued the directive to upazila and thana election offices, asking them to complete the...

Nine injured in JCD-Shibir clash at Dhaka Polytechnic Institute

At least nine students have been injured in a clash between Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka Polytechnic InstituteThe clash erupted around 12:30 am on Tuesday at the institute's Latif Hostel, reports bdnews24.com.Following the clash at...

Ordinances of interim govt to be placed in JS March 12

SYLHET, Mar 3(BSS): State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said he ordinances adopted by the interim government will be placed in the Jatiya Sangsad, which is scheduled to begin its session on March 12.He said this...

South Africa face New Zealand in 1st semi-final today

South Africa have hardly put a foot wrong in their march to the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, but complacency can have no place against a New Zealand side famed for punching above their weight when the teams meet at Eden...

Bangladesh go down fighting 2-0 to China in Asian Cup

Bangladesh's women's national football team delivered a performance of immense grit and character on their Asian Cup debut, holding their own against continental giants China in a 2-0 defeat that felt more like a statement of progress than a loss,...

Rangpur, Gopalganj farmers begin Boro cultivation

OUR CORRESPONDENTSFarmers of Rangpur agricultural region have been putting hectic effort for Boro paddy cultivation, aiming at recouping the losses they sustained in potato cultivation, while Gopalganj's farmers have also began Boro farming in full swing.Our correspondent from Rangpur writes,...

Turkey engaging with all sides to end Iran war

ANKARA, Mar 03 (Reuters): Turkey is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the...

NATO won't join war on Iran

BRUSSELS, Mar 03 (AP/AFP/Reuters): NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has praised the military actions of the United States and Israel against Iran but made it clear that the alliance has no plans to become involved in the Middle East conflict.Speaking to...

Ensure transparency in teacher recruitment

Nepotism and irregularities in university teacher recruitment-particularly in public universities in Bangladesh-have long been a matter of serious concern. Various reports and allegations suggest that, in many cases, political affiliation, personal connections, and even financial inducements are given preference over...

Third language or quality education?

The proposal to introduce a compulsory third language in schools has sparked considerable debate among educators, parents, and policymakers. While learning multiple languages can broaden students' horizons and enhance future career opportunities, many believe that the immediate priority should be...

School dropout and the cost to economy

That school dropout is a major hurdle undermining the foundations of education has long been recognised. Yet, when translated into economic terms, the loss assumes an even graver significance. A recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

Reviving lost canals and rivers

Waterlogging and submergence of the capital city's roads even after a moderate rainfall have long been a common complaint of city-dwellers. Water experts and others concerned have also been advising successive governments time and again to identify and revive the...

Thinking through a crisis

In fast-moving crises, early signals create strong impressions but weak understanding. For countries like Bangladesh, which feel wars mainly through prices and trade rather than battlefields, misreading the timing can be costlier than the shock itself. The following rules help...

Creating jobs and driving growth-where should the focus be?

Despite notable improvements in macroeconomic indicators in recent years, Bangladesh now faces an urgent challenge: creating sufficient jobs and stimulating economic growth. The slowdown in new investment, combined with the closure of existing factories, has left many workers unemployed and...

Why the kitchen shouldn’t be a ‘Women-Only’ zone this Ramadan

At the time of Maghrib’s call to prayer, many households move quickly toward the iftar table. In numerous homes, however, one familiar scene unfolds, while the family gathers, one person remains in the kitchen, finishing dishes, pouring drinks, or clearing...

How Ramadan can enhance our productivity

The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and building community relations. It is the best of all months and the month of...

A group of female workers passing a busy time in sewing tupi (cap)

A group of female workers passing a busy time in sewing tupi (cap) targeting the Eid-ul-Fitr festival, when the demand for the item increases. The snapshot was taken from the capital's Kamrangirchar area on Monday. — FE Photo

Dhaka University observes National Flag Hoisting Day

The Dhaka University (DU) observed the National Flag Hoisting Day on Monday, marking the historic occasion with due solemnity and respect.The programme began in the morning with the hoisting of the national flag of independent Bangladesh in front of the...

DUCSU holds gayebana janaza for Khamenei

Leaders of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) have held a gayebana janaza (funeral prayer in absentia) for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death.The prayer took place at the VC Chattar on the Dhaka University campus around...