Feda Al Hossain

Feda Al Hossain is an Apprentice Sub-Editor at Star Business.

Widespread graft was the norm, not exception

The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.

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Agent banking sees rise in female participation

Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks

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High inflation a concern for stability

Bangladesh has been grappling with elevated inflation for the past two and a half years, significantly straining the daily lives of its population.

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Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica

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Islami Bank's profit rises 7% in second quarter

Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk

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Local credit card use shows upward trend

Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit. 

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How taka’s drop ate away economic output per person

The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.

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National Bank’s losses jump 145% in Q1

Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.

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December 13, 2022
December 13, 2022

Argentina vs Croatia: A battle of the goalies

Goalkeepers in football are often the most overlooked players on the pitch, but in FIFA World Cup 2022, we have seen some remarkable goalkeeping performances, including that of Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez and Croatia’s Dominik Livakovic. With the two teams set to meet, let us see how this battle of the goalkeepers will shape up.

December 13, 2022
December 13, 2022

Top 5 reasons why Argentina might win the World Cup

Argentina’s story in this World Cup has been that of a transformation. From getting handed an unexpected defeat in the opening match against Saudi Arabia to being unbeaten and waltzing through opponents one after another, it feels like we are in for a grand finish! With Argentina running towards their elusive World Cup dream, let us look at the 5 ways Argentina has re-invented them in this world cup.

December 10, 2022
December 10, 2022

5 things team Morocco has taught us at the FIFA World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has been a rollercoaster ride for fans with lesser-known teams taking the fight to the bigger teams. Morocco have emphasised the point that no matter the obstacles, you can come out victorious at the end of the day by virtue of your determination and hard work. So let us look at 5 things that the Moroccan football team has taught us at this year’s World Cup.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

5 tips to live stream FIFA World Cup 2022 online with no hassle

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is enthralling the football fans of Bangladesh with nonstop exciting actions, and this time the fans are reaping the benefits of technology at its fullest by watching the matches live on websites and apps! From foreign paid apps like NBC’s Peacock, and Supersport to our local app Toffee which is streaming the World Cup exclusively for free, this time, fans are not missing even a moment’s action. But with live streaming often lagging or buffering a lot, we have 5 tips on how to watch the matches with no hassle.

December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022

Stories in the Park! A book launching event held by Guba Books at Gulshan

Guba books, a dual language children's book publisher and online store, organised an event called ‘Stories in the Park!’ in Justice Shahabuddin Park in the capital's Gulshan neighbourhood, in collaboration with Lets Read, The Asia Foundation, and Bookworm Bangladesh. The event saw various children's books launched in both English and Bangla like Ami Bokul, Sun Moon Secret, and Where are the Chonchols? 

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

Why I support Spain over Brazil or Argentina in the World Cup

My support for Spain started from around 2018, when they had been passing a rather bad time. They crashed out of the world cup of 2018 rather meekly and the whole team seemed in shambles. From then on, I started following the team closely and could identify with them the way they came back from years of slumber and are becoming a force to be reckoned with, reaching the semi-final of Euro 2020 and the final of nation’s league, and making a strong case for this year’s World cup.

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

5 things we love about Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi

The picture of Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi interacting with his mother caringly after his team beat European giant Belgium, has to be one of the most endearing photos of this world cup so far. This poignant moment showed to us just how emotionally invested players like Hakimi are with this beautiful game. As a rising football star for years, Hakimi has garnered quite the fan following. So, let’s take a look at five things we love about Achraf Hakimi.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Football or soccer? What’s the right term anyway?

Football fans all around the world, alongside in Europe are synonymous for their love of the term — football. It’s after all the continent where football is the undisputed number one sport, with England being the birthplace of the game. So, it can be understandable if the rest of the world also follows suit and practically sneers at anyone who uses the term, soccer.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

First female referee for FIFA World Cup: Stephanie Frappart makes history

Stephanie Frappart of France is set to become the first female referee to officiate a men’s FIFA world cup match, taking charge of the Germany vs. Costa Rica match. The 38-year-old will lead an all-female refereeing team for the Group E match of the World Cup, including Brazil’s Neuza Back and Mexican Karen Diaz Medina. This is also the very first time all the officials in a World Cup match will be officiated by an all-female team, making her a part of a historic achievement of women’s inclusion in the sport.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

The Week of Italian cuisine in the World 2022: A celebration of definitive Italian food culture

Mediterranean culture is known for its exquisitely vibrant cuisines that give you a delicious blend of foods made with finely sourced ingredients while making sure the food will be wholesome and healthy. With a view to promoting Italy's food production and gastronomic traditions abroad, an annual themed event called ‘The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,’ was created in 2016 by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation's Directorate General for Country Promotion.