DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Tycoons first opened trust fund and then siphoned off funds to tax-haven island nations before transferring to developed countries for finally settling in the chosen destinations, financial intelligence has found out. This is a common pattern of asset accumulation and...
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has issued a notice to auction the assets of Infinity CR Strips Industries Limited, a subsidiary of S Alam Group, to recover outstanding loans, reports UNB.The Islami Bank published the auction notice for the sale of...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Khulna divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday), according to the Met Office. Weather may...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Police arrested a total of 229 individuals during raids at different areas in the capital in 24 hours to Sunday. A total of 56 cases were also filed against the arrested. Of the arrestees, eight were involved with robberies, nine...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday issued directives on vehicular movements aiming to ensure safe and hassle-free Eid journey of homebound passengers.Confirming the matter, Deputy Police Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said the traffic department of DMP...
A delegation led by Ambassador of Palestine Yousef SY Ramadan paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters on Sunday, reports UNB.In addition to exchange of mutual greetings, the Army chief expressed deep...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) increased further on Sunday, as banks expressed their unwillingness to invest excess liquidity in the securities ahead of the upcoming Eid festival.The cut-off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 91-day T-bills rose to...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
As Bangladesh navigates an important phase in its development, policymakers, national experts, media persons, and development practitioners suggested consorted efforts to address the spread of misinformation and disinformation that threatens inclusive development, institutional trust, and social cohesion.They expressed the opinion...
A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered to freeze five bank accounts of former state minister for women and children affairs Meher Afroz Chumki and confiscate her 3,115 square feet flat in the city over a graft case, reports BSS.Dhaka metropolitan...
SYLHET, Mar 23 (UNB): A Sylhet court on Sunday granted bail to Akhter Hossain, a convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who was arrested in connection with a clash during an Iftar Mahfil organised by the National Citizen Party (NCP)...
The High Court (HC) will hold hearing on a rule regarding the bail of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote and former ISKCON leader, in a sedition case followed by the HC vacation and Eid...
Stating that people are the real capital of politicians, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged political parties to focus on public issues and demands alongside state reforms, reports UNB."The people of Bangladesh have many expectations from political parties...
BNP-Jamaat-affiliated teachers' organisation Sada Dal (White Panel) of Dhaka University (DU) has demanded the trial of DU Sociology Department teacher Dr. Zeenat Huda, former general secretary of Dhaka University Teachers' Association, reports UNB.The demand came in a statement signed by...
NEW YORK, Mar 23 (Reuters): OpenAI and Meta Platforms have held separate discussions with India's Reliance Industries over potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in the country, technology news website The Information reported on Saturday.A possibility being discussed...
LONDON, Mar 23 (AFP): UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday she plans to cut the costs of running government by 15 per cent within four years, as she grapples with strained public finances.Her comments came ahead of her crucial...
Popular motorcycle brand Yamaha recently organised the 'Yamaha Iftar Meet-up' across the country, drawing over 10,000 customers. The grandest event took place at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, where more than 700 Yamaha customers attended. Subrata Ranjan Das, Deputy Managing...
The 500th meeting of the DESCO Board was held on Sunday at SCADA Centre in Dhaka. The meeting began with Chairman of the DESCO Board, Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, presenting floral greetings and commemorative crests to all Board members on the...
Eastern Bank signed an agreement on bancassurance with Pioneer Insurance Company Limited. Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, and Syed Shahriyar Ahsan, CEO of Pioneer Insurance, signed the agreement at the bank's head office in Dhaka on...
The government has appointed an administrator to the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI), says a statement. Mst. Nargis Murshida, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, took charge of the BCCCI on Sunday, according to an order by the...
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury has been elected as chairman of Midland Bank, said a press release. The decision was made at the bank's 165th meeting of the board of directors last Thursday.Mr. Chowdhury is one of the sponsor directors and a...
Munshiganj, Mar 23 (UNB): Despite achieving a bumper potato harvest this year, farmers in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj district are facing severe financial losses due to low market prices. The situation has left many growers worried, particularly as storage constraints...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Stocks closed in the red on Sunday as there were widespread sell-offs across the sectors during the trading session. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw erosion of 18.34 points to settle at 5,183.Dhaka stocks plunged as...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
The equity market lacks incentives to attract multinational companies, said the chief of the association of listed companies. "There is a dearth of good companies in the equity market. The government should provide policy support and tax incentives to inspire...
Internet prices across the board are likely to drop after the Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company (BSCC) announced a 10 per cent reduction in the cost of all types of internet bandwidth, reports bdnews24.com.The decision was made at a BSCC board...
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters): Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose slightly last week but remained close to a three-month low amid ample supply and mild weather forecasts.The average LNG price for May delivery into north-east Asia LNG-AS was...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
Satellite internet service Starlink will be used on a trial basis during the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 scheduled to be held in the next month, said BIDA Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday."We'll use Starlink on April 9 as...
FE REPORT | 2025-03-24 00:00:00
ASEAN diplomats visited ICC Bangladesh and held a meeting with ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman and Vice Presidents A.K. Azad and Naser Ezaz Bijoy recently. Mr. Rahman thanked the diplomats for giving the opportunity to brief them about the global...
TEHRAN, Mar 23 (AFP): Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled new missile systems on three strategic islands in the Gulf, saying they can target nearby "enemy bases, vessels, and assets", state media reported Saturday.The weapons were deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser...
KABUL, Mar 23 (AP): The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against Afghanistan's former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul said Sunday.Sirajuddin Haqqani, who...
NEW YORK, Mar 23 (Reuters/AFP): US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are "somewhat under control.""Rational discussions" and having good relationships with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky...
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