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25 Palestinians killed in 24-hour attacks

2025-03-30 00:00:00

GAZA CITY, Mar 29 (AFP): The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Saturday that 921 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since Israel resumed large-scale strikes on March 18.According to the ministry's statement, the figure included 25...

Trump administration demands control over Ukraine economy

2025-03-30 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 29 (TASS/BBC): The administration of US President Donald Trump insists on Ukraine signing an agreement giving Washington control over key economic projects, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a draft document sent to Kiev.In particular, the US...

AI and circular economy

2025-03-30 00:00:00

AI is revolutionising the circular economy by transforming waste management, recycling, and supply chains. In Bangladesh, where resource efficiency remains a critical challenge, AI can play a pivotal role in driving sustainability and reducing environmental impact.AI-powered technologies are optimising waste...

Gas crisis hits city-dwellers hard

2025-03-30 00:00:00

The ongoing gas crisis in the capital is causing unbearable suffering of the residents and industries alike. Despite Bangladesh being rich in natural gas resources, mismanagement has exacerbated the situation. What was once a problem limited to certain areas has...

Fight against TB falters amid funding crisis

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2025-03-30 00:00:00

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Bangladesh. While the disease was once reported to be endemic in certain areas of Dhaka, particularly in low-income communities due to overcrowded living conditions in urban areas, poverty and malnutrition have...

Eid an example of unity in diversity

Asjadul Kibria | 2025-03-30 00:00:00

Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the two main religious festivals of Muslims across the world, is knocking on the door to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The festival was first observed at least 1,400 years ago in Madinah...

Eid celebration in a different setting

2025-03-30 00:00:00

The wait is over. After a month of fasting, prayer and spiritual reset, Eid-ul-Fitr is going to be celebrated tomorrow (Monday) or the day after (Tuesday), depending on the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal. The faithful throughout the...

Trump's reciprocal tariffs to further escalate global trade war

Muhammad Mahmood | 2025-03-30 00:00:00

US President Donald Trump in his address to the joint session of Congress in early March this year said that the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" would go ahead after the delivery of a report on the April 2. Trump tariffs...

The vanishing profit from agriculture

Syed Muhammed Showaib | 2025-03-29 12:00:00

The alluvial soil of Bangladesh is so fertile and abundant in fresh water that it sustains more than 160 million people. However, with such a dense population comes the need for housing and urban expansion, which is pushing the boundaries...

Earthquake felt in parts of country

2025-03-29 00:00:00

Tremor jolted various parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram on Friday, reports UNB.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated in 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar.The earthquake, lasting several minutes, was felt around 12:20...

Axiata set to earn big from three high-risk mkts

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Axiata Group Berhad is set to derive a significant portion of its earnings from three high-risk emerging markets-Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Cambodia-following a major corporate restructuring, according to S&P Global Ratings.Its subsidiary Robi Axiata Ltd, Bangladesh's second-largest telecom operator and...

Stop yarn imports via land ports to save local industry

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

The commerce ministry has asked the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take necessary steps for stopping import of yarn through all land ports with a view to protecting local industry.It has also suggested required suitable amendment to the existing...

Dr Yunus stresses youth power in addressing global challenges

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has emphasised the power of youth in addressing global challenges through the "Three Zero Club" initiative, urging young people to take active roles in achieving zero carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration, and zero unemployment. He...

Shipping census to be conducted nationwide

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

The Ministry of Shipping has decided to conduct a nationwide shipping census in order to create a comprehensive database in the country, aiming to enhance shipping management capacity and boost revenue generation through registration.The database will cover all engine-powered vessels...

Gold hits record high before Eid

2025-03-29 00:00:00

Gold prices have surged in Bangladesh once again, hitting a record high ahead of Eid, reports UNB.The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 1,773 per bhori (11.664 grams), reaching Tk 157,872, the highest ever recorded in the country.The...

Trains, launches leave on schedule

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Special Eid services with homeward passengers departed stations and terminals in Dhaka on time on Friday, much to their expectation of a hassle-free travel to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with near and dear ones at their roots back home.Trains bound for different...

Prayer, Sehri, Iftar Timings (2025-03-29)

2025-03-29 00:00:00

No meeting with Dr Yunus on Modi's BIMSTEC schedule

2025-03-29 00:00:00

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's engagements in Bangkok without any mention about a bilateral meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, reports UNB....

BD seeks 50-year water-management master plan from China

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus seeks a fifty-year master plan from China to manage the river and water system in Bangladesh, crisscrossed by umpteen rivers, largely flowing down from upper riparian.The visiting head of interim government made the request Friday...

41pc capacity underutilised even after 3yrs

JAHIDUL ISLAM | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Even after three years since its construction at a cost of Tk 33.71 billion, more than 41 per cent of the total capacity of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant - Bangladesh's first and one of the largest in South Asia...

Massive quake kills nearly 150 in Myanmar, Thailand

2025-03-29 00:00:00

NAYPYIDAW, Marh 28 (AFP): A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise.The shallow 7.7-magnitude early afternoon tremor hit northwest...

Dhaka welcomes Beijing's role in implementing Teesta project

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh welcomes Chinese companies to join in implementing the stalled Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) as the two countries strike numerous cooperation accords capping summit talks. A joint statement issued after the bilateral meeting between the two...

Mild heat wave sweeps dists

2025-03-29 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office. A mild heat wave is sweeping over the division of Khulna and the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Rajshahi,...

Chuadanga records season's highest temp at 39.8°C

2025-03-29 00:00:00

CHUADANGA, Mar 28 (UNB): Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature of this season at 39.8 degrees Celsius on Friday.Rakibul Hasan, senior observer of Chuadanga First Class Weather Observatory, said a moderate heat wave is sweeping over Chuadanga, and it may persist...

Three new dengue cases reported

2025-03-29 00:00:00

Three more new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,865 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.Two new cases were reported...

All BD citizens in Myanmar safe

2025-03-29 00:00:00

All Bangladeshi citizens in Myanmar are safe after a strong earthquake shook the country, said Bangladesh ambassador to Myanmar on Friday, reports UNB. Earlier, a strong earthquake of 7.2-7.7 magnitude was felt in northern Myanmar. According to AP, the quake...

Muslim devotees in the Jum'atul Bida congregation

2025-03-29 00:00:00

Muslim devotees in the Jum'atul Bida congregation at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. — FE Photo

HC questions govt inaction to curb money laundering

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) has questioned the inaction and failure of the government bodies concerned and other respondents to prevent money laundering involving the transfer of 60 per cent shares of Novartis Bangladesh Limited.It recently asked respondents to explain in...

Shoppers eagerly await ‘Chand Raat’

NAZIMUDDIN SHYAMOL | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

CHOTTOGRAM, Mar 28: The people of Chattogram are eagerly waiting for ‘Chand Raat’ (the last night of Ramadan, which is observed marking the eve of Eid-al-Fitr) to go on a shopping binge for the upcoming festival. Following a tradition, a...

City dwellers throng hubs for Eid shopping

FE REPORT | 2025-03-29 00:00:00

The shopping hubs in the capital were abuzz with city dwellers on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, who thronged there to buy their various desired items, as the Eid-ul-Fitr festival is knocking at the door. Many...