FE Report | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
State carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a landmark 3.7 billion dollar deal with Boeing, committing to acquire 14 jets in a move aimed at expanding capacity and positioning Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub.The agreement, signed on Thursday, includes...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
The historic May Day (International Workers' Day) is being observed today in the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.The day is a national and public holiday in Bangladesh. This year's theme of the day is "Healthy...
A female worker carries sand on her head alongside male labourers while unloading from a bulkhead on the Turag River in the capital's Gabtoli area. As International Workers' Day is observed today, the photo shows that women work equally alongside...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
The central bank and the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) extended financial support amounting to Tk 37.0 million to three NGOs or non-governmental organisations to promote 'Yes' vote in the reform referendum, sources reveal.The money was given to Sushasoner Jonno...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh is facing a deep economic crisis and may need to endure "two difficult years" to recover, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury warns. As such, he says, the government is likely to take measures that may not be popular.During...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urges opposition MPs to work together with the government to make the newly elected parliament effective, forewarning that any failure of the legislature would ultimately harm Bangladesh and its people."I would like to urge everyone: let...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
An incident of fire took place on Thursday at an ink producing factory in the capital's Demra area. However, there was no report of casualties. A duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence office told the FE that...
Motorcyclists refuel without long queues at a filling station in the capital's Asad Gate area after the introduction of the fuel pass system, as authorities say fuel reserves remain adequate. The photo was taken on Thursday. — FE Photo
The government is implementing a major initiative to digitize the country's land registration system through an ICT-based automation project, with the aim of introducing online-based deed registration by 2nd half of 2027 or 1st half of 2028, reports BSS.In response...
JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
The government received a total of $3.89 billion in foreign aid in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, marking a 19.07 per cent decline from $4.81 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, according...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Amid a severe energy crisis triggered by conflicts in the Middle East, the government on Thursday approved a few energy exploration projects aimed at strengthening domestic oil and gas reserves.The approvals were given at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee...
FE Report | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Additional Secretary Mohammad ShaugatulAlam has been appointed Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the state-owned entity responsible for planning, implementing, operating and maintaining the capital's metro rail system.The Ministry of Public Administration issued the appointment order in...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Rising global energy costs and escalating tensions in the Middle East (ME) are posing renewed risks to Bangladesh's key macroeconomic indicators, including inflation, trade deficit, and exchange rate stability, according to the latest publication of the General Economics Division (GED)...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
The absence of government payment guarantees has become a serious concern for private-sector solar power projects, with at least three plants facing prolonged delays in securing foreign financing despite finalising loan negotiations with international lenders.Project developers say lenders such as...
Today (Friday) marks the 41st death anniversary of Seraj Uddin Ahmed, founder chairman of Elite Paint Group of Companies, says a statement.Seraj Uddin was also a founder director of Arab Bangladesh Bank Ltd, former president of the Chattogram Chamber of...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
At least two more patients died of measles in the past 24 hours until Thursday, taking the number of confirmed deaths to 49 since March 15 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).During the same period,...
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Thursday said his government is committed to ensuring that people of all faiths can live in peace and security and enjoy equal rights, stressing that it does not want to use religion for political...
FE REPORT | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Disbursements of agricultural and rural credit witnessed a significant surge during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, official data revealed. According to latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) figures, the country's scheduled banks disbursed Tk 274. 80 billion worth...
AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 457TH BOARD MEETING The 457th Board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office on Thursday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting. The overall business...
JANATA BANK HOLDS 883RD BOARD MEETING The 883rd board meeting of Janata Bank PLC was held on Tuesday, with the bank's Board Chairman Md Fazlur Rahman in the chair. Directors Badre Munir Ferdous, Dr Md Abdus Sabur, Abdul Majid Sheikh,...
MODHUMOTI BANK HOLDS 95TH BOARD MEETING The 95th meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Board of...
The Board of Trustees of CAPM IBBL Islamic Mutual Fund held a meeting on Thursday.The meeting approved the accounts and unaudited report of CAPM IBBL Islamic Mutual Fund for the 3rd quarter that ended on March 31, 2026, says a...
JCI Dhaka West holds chain handover ceremony Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka West has formally handed over leadership for 2026 through its traditional chain handover ceremony. 2025 Local President Sujaur Rahman Emon handed over the presidential chain to 2026 Local...
Midland Bank and Sonic (Bangladesh) Ltd sign MoU Midland Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sonic (Bangladesh) Ltd on Wednesday to provide advanced cash management solutions for efficient financial operations. Imtiaz U. Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO...
Abdullah Al-Mahmud Abdullah Al-Mahmud (Mahin) has been re-elected as Chairman of Crystal Insurance PLC in its 115th Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday.With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Mahmud is a prominent figure in Bangladesh's industrial...
FE REPORTThe government has waived all taxes on the import of electric school buses in a bid to make safer student transportation more affordable for educational institutions. The NBR issued a gazette notification on Thursday granting the tax exemption. Currently,...
Trust Bank PLC hosted an exclusive, closed-door gathering on Wednesday to celebrate the Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh. The event, inspired by the spirit of renewal, brought together a distinguished group of investors and women entrepreneurs for an evening of...
Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a landmark tripartite MoU with the Belt & Road Healthcare Center (BRHC) and leading Chinese hospitals, including Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital and Guangzhou Foshan Chancheng Hospital.Signed recently at the bank's head office in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, the...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh is yet to take full advantage of global apparel buyers' shift towards small-quantity orders, as many still prefer China for its strong competitiveness and wide range of product variety, industry insiders said.Amid geopolitical and trade tensions, global buyers are...
Bangladesh Women's team lost the three-match T20 International series to Sri Lanka after suffering a 21-run defeat in the second match at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Thursday, reports BSS.Put into bat first, the visiting Sri Lankan side...
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