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Bangladesh begins Starlink-powered D2C mobile service trial

FE ReportBangladesh formally began the trial run of satellite-based Direct-to-Cell (D2C) mobile services in some remote areas today, marking a major step towards expanding connectivity to hard-to-reach regions through space-based telecommunications technology.The trial, being conducted by Banglalink using Starlink technology in Bandarban and on the Sandwip Island, follows government approval...

Naogaon farmers anxious over illegal Indian cattle entry ahead of Eid

Naogaon, May 22 (UNB): With Eid-ul-Azha just six days away, cattle markets across Naogaon have turned busy with thousands of sacrificial animals arriving every day.But behind the festive preparations, farmers are facing growing anxiety over rising production costs and fears of illegal cattle influx from India through the border.This year,...

Low- and middle-income shoppers crowd around street vendors at a weekly market in Motijheel area of Dhaka

Low- and middle-income shoppers crowd around street vendors at a weekly market in Motijheel area of Dhaka city on Friday to buy affordable Eid-ul-Adha dresses amid the festive rush. -FE photo

Riyadh Air launches Dhaka flights on Aug 1

Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, is set to launch daily direct Dhaka-Riyadh flights on August 1, intensifying competition in Bangladesh's booming Saudi Arabia aviation market driven by expatriate and Umrah travel demand, reports BSS.The Saudi carrier's entry is expected to reshape one of Bangladesh's busiest international aviation markets,...

Three-day regional tourism fair in September

A three-day regional tourism fair will be held in Dhaka in September next to promote the tourism and hospitality sector.The event titled the '13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF Dhaka) 2026' will take place between September 17 and 19 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital's Purbachal area.To...

Nagad offers bonus of up to Tk 300 on remittance via Taptap Send

Nagad has rolled out a new campaign as part of its continuous efforts to encourage remittance inflows through legal channels.Customers receiving remittances into their Nagad accounts via Taptap Send, the international money transfer service, will now get a cash bonus of up to BDT 300, alongside the government's 2.5 percent...

Central bank directs banks, MFS operators to ensure uninterrupted digital transactions during Eid

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued a set of directives to all banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Payment System Operators (PSOs) to keep banking and digital transaction systems fully operational during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays, reports UNB.The central bank issued a circular in this...

House of Butterfly brings exclusive Eid offers on refrigerators

Leading electronics retailer, House of Butterfly, has launched its special Eid campaign titled "Ghor Shajbe Eid Utshobe - Bhalobashar Dorja Kholo."Under this campaign, House of Butterfly showrooms are showcasing a massive collection of modern refrigerators from globally renowned brands. Customers can explore a wide range of refrigerators from Butterfly, Eco...