DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
The government is considering integrating the upcoming wealth tax with the online tax return system to automatically capture individuals' asset information, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and eliminate manual assessments.Officials say financial assets, such as cash holdings and bank deposits,...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
Stakeholders and experts Monday demanded removing various bottlenecks and facilitating investments in the renewable-energy (RE) sector to achieve the target of generating 10,000 megawatts of green power by 2030.They said it was high time to shun fossil fuel-based power and...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
At least five more people died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until Monday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Of the five deaths, one was confirmed as caused by measles, while...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
A reversal of the five Islamic bank merger begins as former shareholders of Social Islami Bank Ltd officially appeal for regaining the troubled bank's conditional control through a new legal window. The much-talked-about insertions into the newly enacted Bank Resolution...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Tuesday), according to...
The Institute of Research and Training (IRT) of Southeast University (SEU) has recently organised a programme on the university's city campus marking "Faculty Research Day 2026", says a statement.Prominent economist Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud, also a former adviser to the immediate-past...
RU CorrespondentA total of 16 students from 12 departments under the Faculty of Arts at University of Rajshahi have been honoured with the Dean's Award for their outstanding academic achievements. The awards were presented at a colorful ceremony held at...
FE REPORTPolice recovered the decomposed body of a female Ansar member from a locked flat in the capital's Kadamtali area on Sunday, suspecting that she may have been murdered.The deceased was identified as Sharmin Aktar, 27, whose identity card described...
FE REPORT The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in the killing of customs official Bullet Bairagi (35). The crime busting elite force said that the victim was murdered by a gang or robbers....
FE REPORTHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government would launch a coordinated nationwide crackdown on gambling, online betting and drugs after April 30 as part of its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and illegal activities.He made the announcement in...
NETRAKONA, Apr 27 (UNB): Three leaders of BNP and its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) have been suspended over the attack on the vehicle of Jamaat MP (Netrokona-5 ) Masum Mostafa.The suspended leaders are Joint Convener of Purbadhala upazila...
Leaders of Bangladesh Newspaper Workers Federation and Bangladesh Federal Union of Newspaper Press Workers pose with Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon during a courtesy call on him at his Secretariat office in the capital on Monday. — PID
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has appreciated the European Union (EU)'s continued engagement in supporting Bangladesh's democratic journey, including the deployment of the Election Observer Mission, reports UNB.She highlighted the importance of continued cooperation with international partners...
A Dhaka court has heard claims that retired three-star Army general Masud Uddin Chowdhury was among those who allegedly assaulted Tarique Rahman, 'breaking his hip', reports bdnews24.com.The allegations from the 2007 'one-eleven' era resurfaced when Masud was produced before Metropolitan...
The High Court (HC) on Monday directed the Election Commission (EC) to accept the nomination paper of National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nusrat Tabassum for the reserved women's seat election to the Jatiya Sangsad and take necessary steps in accordance...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
Chief Whip (CW) of the Jatiya Sangsad, Nurul Islam Moni, has said amending the Constitution is indispensable for fully implementing the July Charter and fulfilling the people's mandate.Speaking as the chief guest at a press interaction held at the LD...
EBL Connect recognised as South Asia's leading digital cash management platformEBL Connect, the flagship digital corporate cash management platform of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), has been recognised as the "Outstanding Digital CX - Cash Management Platform (South Asia)" by The...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
The United Medical College Hospital is an outstanding private-sector medical education and healthcare entity in Dhaka city, equipped with advanced facilities in line with the ever-increasing demands for better health education and services in the country.During a recent visit, an...
Monira MunniA major US-based fashion trade group has issued guidance to address rising heat stress, recommending setting maximum workplace heat threshold and structural mitigation strategies and promoting shared responsibility between buyers and suppliers.The guidance, issued on April 17 last by...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR FROM BRAZIL | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
Brazilian livestock and dairy producers have expressed their willingness to extend technological support for helping boost milk production in Bangladesh.The willingness came when a visiting Bangladesh business delegation held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Association of Girolando Breeders in...
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood along with other guests attends the 'Fourth Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum' organised by the CPD at a city hotel on Monday — FE Photo
FE REPORT | 2026-04-28 00:00:00
Experts at a programme said Bangladesh has improved in many investment areas, but it now needs a unified national investment policy to stay competitive with other countries.Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh has declined over the last five years but...
Square Food & Beverage Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the official sponsor of Gulshan Youth Club from 2026-2030 in the Dhaka Premier Division Women's Cricket League, reports bdnews24.com.Following the signing, Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of...
Bangladesh have included two uncapped players - Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan - in their 15-member squad for the opening Test against Pakistan, scheduled at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from May 08, according to Cricbuzz.Pace duo Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful...
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh, Apr 27 (AFP): Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's 182-6 to win the first T20 international by six wickets on Monday.Bangladesh reached their target of 183 at...
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque on Monday told Parliament that the current government has taken a plan to build sports villages in all 64 districts of the country."The present government has a plan to build sports villages...
IFIPLC HOLDS 376TH BOARD MEETINGThe 376th meeting of the Board of Directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFIPLC) was held at its Head Office on Sunday. Chairman of the company S. M. Bakhtiar Alam presided over the meeting. Among...
FAO, bKash sign deal to enable faster cash assistance, incentive distributionThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will now disburse cash assistance and incentives directly to its beneficiaries through bKash. An agreement was recently signed between the two organisations at the...
SYNGENTA HANDS OVER WPPF FUND CHEQUE TO LABOUR MINISTRY Syngenta Bangladesh Limited has recently handed over the Workers Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) cheque for the year 2025 to Md. Abdur Rahman Tarafder, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment....
HONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters): Asia has been the most vulnerable region in the Iran war given its heavy reliance on Middle East energy, but it could turn out to be a major winner from several long-term trends this conflict...
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