OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-03 00:00:00
COX’S BAZAR, Mar 02: Cox's Bazar's farmers have been securing profit amounting at least five times the production cost with mustard cultivation on post-Aman-rice-harvested fallow land - in an efficient crop rotation that transformed vast fields into a sea of...
The price of gold in Bangladesh has been increased by Tk 5,424 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold set at Tk 274,104 per bhori from Monday, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), reports UNB.In a statement issued...
LONDON/SYDNEY, Mar 02 (Reuters): Oil prices surged, the dollar gained and shares slid on Monday as the Iran conflict widened in the Middle East and looked set to last for weeks, threatening to upend a global economic recovery and perhaps...
Bangladesh and India have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Monday, report agencies."Trade between the two countries has faced various obstacles due to some mutual decisions. Both sides have drawn each other's...
Ramadan is one of the holiest months in the Islamic faith. Muslims observe a month-long fast from dawn to dusk, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. However, Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and drink;...
Conflicts in the Middle East rarely remain confined within national borders; rather, their consequences reverberate throughout the global economy. For decades, the region has been shaped by geopolitical rivalries, ideological divisions, and competing strategic interests. A substantial share of global...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2026-03-03 00:00:00
The war in the Gulf region has put Bangladeshi migrant workers in their host countries in great jeopardy. It is not just about their safety and security due to the war raging through the region. Iranian drone and missile attacks...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2026-03-03 00:00:00
When American bombs fall in the Middle East, the world tends to interpret them through a familiar lens: nuclear brinkmanship, regional security, Israel's anxieties, Tehran's defiance. Yet geopolitics rarely unfolds in straight lines. In an era defined not by regional...
It is sheer madness to capture the president of a sovereign country and kill the Shia cleric and supreme leader of another. While a military operation was carried out by the United States of America (USA) to abduct Nicolas Maduro...
Asad Islam | 2026-03-03 00:00:00
With the pilot phase of the Family Card scheduled to begin on March 10 in selected upazilas, Bangladesh stands at an important institutional turning point. The program is moving from promise to implementation. At this stage, the real question is...
TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
During the Eid season, commercial activity expands markedly as many people buy new clothes and other essentials in preparation for the festivity. As the holy Eid ul-Fitr is observed, preparations across Bangladesh reflect both religious devotion and a powerful economic...
Financial Express (FE): When did Premier Bank start offering credit card services? Md. Monzur Mofiz (MMM): Premier Bank introduced credit card services in Bangladesh since 2004. Over the period, the card portfolio expanded significantly, incorporating technology-driven secure transactions, international acceptance,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Step Footwear has firmly established itself as a distinctive name in Bangladesh's footwear industry through its premium-quality products. Crafted using cutting-edge technology and innovative design concepts, each pair seamlessly blends comfort, durability, and style, earning widespread appreciation from customers across...
AFROZA TARANA | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
A newlywed couple from the capital's Rayer Bazar area are approaching their first Eid together. Kashfia Ahmed and Hasibul Shubho would make the festival memorable by way of doing something special. They have already done so many things, from trips...
Financial Express (FE): Do you have any Ramadan-specific and Eid-centric banking products?Alamgir Hossain (AH): Ramadan and Eid are very special times for our customers, and we see a clear shift in how people spend during these months. Keeping that in...
Khalid Saifullah Khan | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
With Ramadan well underway and the city already beginning to hum with the quiet anticipation that builds in its latter half, thoughts are turning - as they always do - towards Eid. For millions of Bangladeshis, the breaking of the...
Financial Express (FE): Can you give us a brief overview on how the market of Ramdan-specific/Eid-centric banking products are growing in Bangladesh? M. Nazeem A. Choudhury (MNAC): Over the past few years, we have observed a significant transformation in consumer...
Financial Express (FE): Does Trust Bank offers any Ramadan-specific or Eid-centric banking products?Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury (AZC): Trust Bank recognises that Ramadan and Eid are deeply significant periods marked by spiritual reflection, family togetherness, and social bonding which leads to increased...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
In the quiet village of Lakhinagar, Cumilla, the morning air is usually broken only by the sound of distant livestock. But inside Rupali Begum's home, a sharp, digital chime cuts through the silence; it's her son, Rahmat, sending money from...
FE DESK REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Be it a short break or a long trip, the desire to travel always attracts people. In response to the call of nature, or for professional duties, countless people travel across different parts of the country- and even go abroad....
FE DESK REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, people across Bangladesh are engaging in acts of charity with renewed dedication. While traditional in-person giving remains common, a rapidly growing number of donors are now opting for digital financial services to distribute...
Every year, during the holy month of Ramadan and ahead of Eid-ul Fitr, people eagerly wait to go shopping for dearest and nearest ones. To this regard, it has been a practice for many people to keep track of best...
TAUHIDUL ALAM | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
City Bank's Ramadan 2026 campaign is packed but clearly structured, focusing on cashback, dining and reward points. Cashback on prominent lifestyle brands includes (a) 25 per cent cashback (maximum Tk 1,500 per transaction) for American Express Platinum Reserve cards; and...
Imtiaz U Ahmed | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
In today's digital era, cash transactions are gradually being replaced by smarter and more secure payment methods. Among them, credit cards have gained significant popularity due to their convenience, security, and added reimbursements. At Midland Bank PLC., we are witnessing...
Md Shafiul Alam | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Every year, as the moon of Ramadan wanes, a singular question occupies the minds of Bangladesh's salaried workforce: where does the Eid bonus go? Across sectors from banking and civil service to garments, telecoms, and NGOs, millions of jobholders receive...
ANINDETA CHOWDHURY | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Ramadan arrives each year not only as a sacred month of reflection and devotion but also as a season of preparation for a renewal. Across Bangladesh, families begin planning weeks in advance how to go about making the best use...
SEOUL, Mar 01 (AFP): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for dialogue with North Korea to resume, after Pyongyang last week shunned the prospect of diplomacy with its neighbour.Since taking office in June, a dovish Lee has...
KABUL, Mar 01 (AFP): An explosion followed by successive gunfire were heard in central Kabul on Sunday, AFP journalists reported, with the Taliban government saying Afghan forces were shooting at a fresh incursion by Pakistani aircraft.Months of cross-border clashes have...
KARACHI, Mar 01 (Reuters): At least nine protesters were killed when crowds breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah...
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