Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-12-30 12:00:00
The country's textile sector, the backbone of export economy and the foundation on which the garment industry stands, is facing an existential crisis. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country's spinning mills, where mounting losses, policy inertia and...
Myanmar pro-military party official says 'winning' junta-run pollNAYPYIDAW, Dec 29: Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29 (Reuters): Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation's politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said...
JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (AFP): Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.The laser system's main developers, the ministry's research and development department and defence contractor...
HONG KONG, Dec 29 (Agencies): The Chinese military said Monday said it was dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan, a move it called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces.The drills...
KYIV (Ukraine), Dec 29 (Agencies): The United States (US) has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years as part of a draft peace plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, while stressing that a longer commitment would be needed...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that Dubai would host the global governing body's Best Awards ceremony next year, reports Reuters.The FIFA Best Awards honour the top men's and women's players, as well as coaches and teams, as voted...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organise a new T20 tournament titled Sonar Bangla Pathway T20 Cricket League 2026, reports BSS."The initiative is aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's domestic cricket pathway by providing competitive opportunities for players who are...
RIYADH, Dec 29 (Agencies): Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo is confident about reaching the 1,000-goal milestone, saying, "If no injuries, I will reach the number for sure," as per Goal.com.He's currently at 956 goals, just 44 away from achieving this incredible...
Medium pacer Fahim Ashraf claimed a five-wicket haul to steer Rangpur Riders to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Chattogram Royals in their opening game at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet...
GOPALGANJ, Dec 29 (BSS): A police constable was killed when a bus hit his motorbike in Bhangapole area under Muksudpur upazila of the district on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam, 35, son of Hiru Mia of Nohata...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
SYLHET, Dec 29: Five hundred farmers of Sunamganj's two upazilas have expressed their concern regarding the shortage of irrigation water for Boro paddy cultivation on 700 acres of land - as the leaseholder of an adjacent fishery may open the...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
Winter chill is making public life unbearable in Cox's Bazar, the coastal district of southern Bangladesh; and at the same time, a severe cold wave marked by wintry atmosphere is blowing across the northern Lalmonirhat district and adjoining areas for...
Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has announced an enhancement in its customer services in Bangladesh.The company will now deliver Toyota's highest global standards of quality and service through its wholly owned subsidiary, Toyota Bangladesh Limited (TBL), says a press...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed individual taxpayers to seek a conditional time extension to submit paper-based income tax returns, provided they apply with valid justification within a specified deadline, officials said.Under a recent directive issued in line...
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) held its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, in Dhaka recently.The AGM brought together Fellow and Associate Members, past presidents, and members of...
Precious metals retreated sharply on Monday, with silver and platinum falling from record highs hit earlier in the session, as investors booked profits after recent rallies, reports Reuters.Spot gold fell 3.6% to $4,367.97 an ounce by 9:57 a.m. ET (1457...
A meeting of the Shariah Supervisory Council of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at Islami Bank Tower on Sunday. Mufti Sayeed Ahmed, Chairman of the Council, presided over the meeting, while Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the...
The 29th annual general meeting (AGM) of ACI Formulations PLC was held on Sunday on a digital platform. M Anis Ud Dowla, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. The shareholders approved 25% cash dividend for the financial year...
The closing ceremony of the month-long Entrepreneur Development Training Programme organised by Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) was held at the bank's Training Institute.
Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman speaks at a press conference on Monday on the month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2026 beginning at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal on January 1. — PID
M Asheq Rahman has joined Uttara Finance and Investments Limited (UFIL) as Additional Managing Director (AMD) of the company. Prior to joining Uttara Finance, Mr Rahman served as the Senior Partner at Capital Law Chamber and as DMD of NCC...
The closing ceremony of the month-long Entrepreneur Development Training Programme organised by Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) under the SICIP project of the Ministry of Finance and the Special Programme Department of Bangladesh Bank was held at the bank's Training Institute.During...
COX'S BAZAR, Dec 29 (BSS): Chief Adviser's Special Assistant for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb on Monday urged relevant organisations to work together for ensuring uninterrupted and better telecommunications services.He made the call while...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
The three-day Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026 will be held at Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Dhaka on January 29-31, aiming to highlight Bangladesh's growing technological capabilities, innovation ecosystem and investment potential.Organised under the theme "Bangladesh to...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
The month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 will kick off at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal on January 1 next year.Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman disclosed it at a press briefing held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition...
Bangladesh did not receive any new loan commitments from major bilateral partners-including India, China, Russia and Japan-during the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), according to the latest official data from the Economic Relations Division (ERD), reports...
HUZHOU, Dec 29 (Reuters): China's rocket startup LandSpace has made no secret about drawing inspiration from Elon Musk's SpaceX.Earlier this month, the Beijing-based firm became the first Chinese entity to conduct a reusable rocket test. That put SpaceX on alert...
Bank Asia organised a discussion meeting and dua mahfil on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services on December 24 at Bank Asia Tower, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. Shariah Supervisory Committee former chairman Mufti Shahed Rahmani; former...
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