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No interference in CAs' role, says FRC chief

There will be no interference in the professional independence of chartered accountants (CAs), Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Chairman Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan said on Saturday.FRC, however, will closely monitor whether CAs are performing their professional duties properly.He said these while addressing the 22nd convocation of The Institute of Chartered Accountants...

Diplomats from six countries visit MGI Industrial Economic Zone

A delegation of diplomats from six countries recently visited the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) in Sonargaon, Narayanganj to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh, says a press release.The delegation included Hj Haris bin Othman, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam; Mohd Shuhada Othman, High Commissioner of Malaysia; Kyaw Soe Moe, Ambassador...

First ever Broadband Expo kicks off in city tomorrow

FE ReportThe first-ever Broadband Expo 2026 is set to take place in the capital from April 13 to 15, aiming to showcase the development, innovation and future potential of Bangladesh's broadband sector.The three-day exhibition will be held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, where stakeholders will present the current state...

Expand domestic gas exploration, diversify energy sources

FE DESKExperts at a meeting called for urgent steps to expand domestic gas exploration and diversify energy sources to ensure energy security, as energy demand in the country could double or triple in the next 15-20 years. Expressing concern over the country's overreliance on expensive spot LNG, they highlighted the...

CDA to implement four new housing projects in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 11: After long years, Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) is going to make four new housing projects in the port city during the present BNP regime. These are: 'Nisarga Residential Area' and Baizid Housing Project in Baizid area, Bay Pearl at Patenga and Fatehabad New Town at Fatehabad. Sources...

Green, sustainable financing surged in Oct-Dec 2025

Green finance disbursement by banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) posted a modest rise in the final quarter of 2025, while sustainable finance recorded a sharper increase, signalling a continued shift towards broader sustainability-linked lending.Latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB) show that green finance disbursement stood at Tk 69.80 billion...