Since the Federal Funds Rate is currently around 4.50 percent, the forward selling rate of the USD is likely to be around Tk 124 to Tk 124.50 per USD, according to industry insiders.
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed equalled Shakib Al Hasan’s record of claiming the most number of wickets in a single Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season by any bowler today.
The government yesterday asked the banks that financed the embattled Beximco Group to submit information regarding the collateral kept by the group against the loans..The directive was given at a meeting among the secretaries of some ministries and senior officials of nine banks..At
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has sharply criticised the media outlets that are giving platforms to people like former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, describing Kamal as the "butcher" of Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in a statement expressed his gratitude to President Donald Trump for exempting life-saving food and nutrition support for the displaced Rohingya sheltered in Bangladesh from the US aid freeze..“Officials of the US Embassy in Dhaka visited High Representati
The five-day show, Ambiente 2025, will begin on February 7
Heavy traffic congestion in adjoining areas
A Chattogram court today placed Abu Reza Nazimuddin Nadwi, former Awami League MP from Chattogram-15, on a six-day remand in three separate murder cases filed with Chandgaon and Double Mooring police stations in the port city
Actress Pori Moni was scheduled to attend an opening ceremony for a showroom in Tangail yesterday. However, the event was postponed due to resistance from local organisations, including Hefazat-e-Islam. The news came as a blow to the actress, who later expressed her frustration on social media.
FBCCI administrator urges Bangladesh Bank
Nosferatu is akin to a looking glass, allowing the viewer to peer into a nocturnal world, where even daytime scenes appear moonlit, as is befitting of a gothic horror.
The ACC team has collected records related to the procurement and requested further documentation
The process of course advising has become a major source of stress and frustration.
Rather than engaging in dialogue or addressing public concerns, the government often resorts to heavy-handed tactics to quell dissent, as seen in the treatment of these teachers
The shooting of “Bagan Bilash” took place in Dhaka, specifically in the historic areas of Old Dhaka. Jaya remarked, "We filmed in Old Dhaka. The location added a lot of charm to the project."
There are now over 100 projects being implemented with USAID funds of over $200 million in the areas of health, agriculture, environment, good governance, democracy promotion, among others
Farm and rural loan disbursements by banks fell by more than one-fifth in the first four months of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, owing to a dip in the flow of credit mainly from foreign and private banks..Banks lent Tk 9,391 crore in the July-October period of this fiscal year, according to da
Nadia Ahmed, who made a name for herself in the world of dance, modeling, and acting, has enchanted viewers through countless projects, carving a niche for herself in the hearts of many. As a dancer, her artistry has taken her across borders, allowing her to embrace diverse cultures and share her passion with the world.
Speakers say at water conference in Kuakata
The anti-graft watchdog disclosed this information in a statement issued today
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC (DBBL) yesterday organised the “Managers’ Conference-2025” in Dhaka to review the bank’s overall performance for the year 2024 and discuss the business plan and strategy for achieving targets for the year 2025..Some 242 branch managers of the bank from across the coun
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC recently organised the “Annual Business Conference-2025” at a resort in the capital..Md Jashim Uddin, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the daylong conference, the bank said in a press release..At the conference, Jashim Uddin, who is also the president of t
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised the “Sub-Branch Business Development Conference-2025” at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital’s Banani on Saturday..Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release..Mohammed Mon
Abul Kasem Khan has been appointed as the chairperson of the Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) for a one-year term (2025) at the 36th trustee board meeting of the platform..Khan is a trustee board member of BUILD, nominated from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCC
LG Electronics launched the LG OLED C4 series television at a ceremony at the Rangs e-Mart showroom in the capital’s Gulshan on Saturday..Popular singer Tahsan Khan inaugurated the new model of the C4 series television, according to a press release..From now on, the 55-inch, 65-inch,
Md Faysal Mahamud has been elected as the general secretary
Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti was overjoyed with Kylian Mbappe's first hat-trick for the club as they beat bottom side Real Valladolid 3-0 away on Saturday to extend their lead atop LaLiga to four points.
Arnob was shot dead by unknown assailants in Khulna city on Friday night.
The species is classified as "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List
Kevin Sinclair led a West Indian spin trio to give the tourists a sniff of a series-levelling win in the second Test Sunday with Pakistan on the ropes at 76-4 after day two in Multan.
Actress Sushama Sarker, a household name on stage, television, and film, has completed shooting for her latest project, “Solte”. Following an extensive shoot in the scenic Bandarban, Sarkar is back in Dhaka, gearing up for the release of what promises to be one of the most impactful biopics of the year.
Durbar Rajshahi have named a playing XI without any foreign players for their match against Rangpur Riders in Dhaka today after their foreign players reportedly refused to turn up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium alleging payment issues.
A Dhaka court today deferred to February 4 the hearing on framing charges against Tapasi Tabassum Urmi, the assistant commissioner suspended over comments about the government, in a defamation case
The court, however, allowed the ACC to interrogate Masud Biswas at the jail gate within seven days if necessary.
The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world's top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration.
Bangladesh paid $1.98 billion in principal and interest in Jul-Dec of 2024, up from $1.57 billion in the same period the previous year
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said today that “distance or misunderstanding” between student leaders or the forces of the July uprising and the BNP is not expected
He made the comment at an AmCham dialogue
The blockade has brought traffic to a standstill on the road from Khalishpur to Daulatpur
The victory earned the Italian world number one his third Grand Slam crown.
Mendis, who scored 1451 runs across formats at an average just above 50, rubbed shoulders with some of the greats of the game in 2024.
The tournament witnessed participation of renowned golfers from across the country.
No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two separate cases against former religious affairs minister Faridul Haque Khan and his wife Afroza Haque on charges of acquiring illegal assets worth Tk 4.07 crore
However, its EPS for July-December 2024 declined to Tk 9.47 from Tk 11.92 in the same period previous year
It made a profit of Tk 41.89 crore in the Oct-Dec period
ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain disclosed the information to journalists during a press briefing today.
Reigning champions Fortune Barishal became the second team to qualify for the playoffs in the Bangladesh Premier League following an eight-wicket win against Sylhet Strikers in their ninth match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy, rooftop solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope for sustainable development in urban centres like Dhaka.
The West Indies batted with guts and aggression against Pakistan on Sunday to set the hosts a target of 254 to win the second Test in Multan.
Yunus prayed for the salvation of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members
Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, alleged that he was compelled to participate in politics affiliated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) during his time as a resident student at Dhaka University halls
From Trump and his supporters, the theme has been one of regal, even divine, power.
An attack on the main hospital in El-Fasher, a besieged town in western Sudan, has killed 70 people and wounded 19 others, the World Health Organisation chief said on Sunday
Around 700 inmates, who escaped from prisons after August 5, are still at large, the home adviser said today
The body will be handed over to Sabrina's family on completion of the autopsy
India brushed aside Bangladesh with a nine-wicket victory in their first Super 6 stage match of the ICC Women's U-19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday.
This means there is time until October to finalise all preparations, including legal frameworks and regulations, he says
Following the recent release of her solo album “Rosie”, it was revealed that she has become the first K-pop artiste to claim the top spot on Apple Music's Top 100 Global Chart.
They were on their way to Chief Adviser's Office demanding nationalisation of all Ebtedayee institutions
The warrants have been issued for alleged crimes against humanity during the July-August Mass uprising of 2024 and enforced disappearances
Dhaka's minimum temperature stood at 13.6 degrees Celsius this morning, according to BMD's latest weather bulletin.
Supporters of both groups, armed with local weapons, engaged in a violent confrontation in the morning, OC Adil said
Trump's executive order to suspend all refugee admissions and halt the US asylum programme
Non-binding heads of agreement with Argent LNG marks first step in negotiation
The topographic beauty of Bangladesh owes a debt to its waterbodies. Being a delta embellished with rivers, natural canals, wetlands, lakes, swamps, ponds, and fountains that flow into the Bay of Bengal in the south, the beauty of our land knows no bounds. The spirit of water flows through the veins of Bangladeshi people and the survival of the entire nation revolves around the waterbodies. Thus, our way of life, livelihood, and pretty much everything is centred around water. These ever-familiar images of rural Bangladesh and its people are powerfully portrayed on artist Zannat Keya’s canvases.
The court passed the indictment order in her absentia
Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
"We are talking about reforms in areas like political reforms, economic reforms, and the electoral process," he said.
"We remain confident that the reality of our cultural and societal connections and the logic of our interdependence and mutual benefit will keep guiding our relationship forward," he said.
DMTCL issued public advisory due to ongoing construction work for the MRT Line-5
Governor Ahsan Mansur mentioned that the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has formed 11 teams to trace and reclaim assets suspected of being acquired through embezzlement. These teams will also assist in prosecuting those responsible
Antonio Conte got a few things off his chest after Napoli beat Juventus, complaining that ‘some think we defend and counter, that others are prettier, perfumed…’
Oracle and Microsoft are in talks to take over TikTok’s global operations, according to a report from National Public Radio (NPR), a US-based broadcasting platform. The plan would reduce Chinese ownership of the app and address security concerns tied to its parent company, ByteDance, states the report.
This new season will feature three fresh and exciting cartoon series— the drama-based preschool cartoon “Cleo and Cuquin”, the thrilling adventure series “Polinópolis”, and the comedy “PINY Institute of New York”.
This episode features an exclusive interview with renowned politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a native of Thakurgaon. The interview focuses on various lesser-known aspects of his life, and notably, the discussion remains entirely apolitical.
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, ends on Sunday when defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev for the men's title. AFP looks back on five memorable storylines from the past two weeks in Melbourne:
As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.
The prominent sector commander of liberation war breathed his last while undergoing treatment at CMH
Trump said moving Gaza's inhabitants could be "temporarily or could be long term."
DSEX lost 9.52 points as of 11 am
The US aviation giant projected a loss of $5.46 per share, much above the $1.55 foreseen by analysts, according to a profit warning that cited the costs of a new labor agreement, among other factors.
Wall Street banks are getting ready to sell $3 billion of debt tied to Elon Musk’s 2022 purchase of X, formerly known as Twitter, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
The Fed cut its key lending rate by a full percentage point in the last four months of 2024 and indicated it would move more cautiously going forward amid an uptick in inflation away from its long-term target of two percent
Canada will issue 437,000 study permits this year, a 10% reduction from 2024
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
One name that stands out the most is Bollywood’s leading musician, Arijit Singh, who will be conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.
BSF from Chakshiband BSF camp detained them yesterday morning after they crossed the border illegally
Mexico's auto industry has been a target, with Trump threatening 200 percent tariffs on its vehicle imports. For Canada, Trump's recent main gripe has been a trade deficit.
Authorities must do more to ensure their well-being
Living on your own can be empowering, but it also comes with its fair share of emotional hurdles.
The new assessment came after John Ratcliffe was confirmed Thursday as the CIA director under the second White House administration of Donald Trump.
Over the past few years, battery-run rickshaws have multiplied rapidly across Dhaka due to their convenience
The former world number one responded on Saturday, posting a photo of an MRI taken of his left hamstring on the social media platform X with the caption: "Thought I'd leave this here for all the sports injury 'experts' out there."
It is Keys's first major title, having reached a second Grand Slam final eight years after her first in New York. She lost on that occasion to Sloane Stephens
During the first six-week phase, 33 hostages should be freed in staggered releases in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
Biden's administration last year halted shipments of 2,000-pound bombs when it appeared Israel was poised to launch a major ground operation in heavily populated areas of Gaza
The goal was Kane's first from open play since mid-November and his 17th in 17 league games this season.
City's victory puts them back in pole position to qualify for next season's Champions League, just days before they try to save themselves in this season's competition.
Mbappe has hit his devastating best in recent weeks after struggling for consistency following his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain.
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
Sinner's coach Darren Cahill said it was no surprise for him to see his young charge back in the final, but they were wary of the threat posed by Zverev's overarching desire to finally win a Slam.
AL's narrative shift from power to victimhood reveals political hypocrisy.
The interim government is committed to holding free, fair and inclusive elections as per the expectations of the people, Planning and Education Adviser Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud said yesterday
A statement from Bangla Academy's Director General Mohammad Azam said following a meeting of the Literary Award committee, the decision was made to reconsider the original list
City dwellers are still experiencing poor civic services six months after the formation of the interim government.
For the first time, a group of farmers in Palash upazila started using advanced tray method to grow hybrid Boro seedlings this season.
Team Bangladesh has secured a total of 10 medals, including two golds at the 26th International Robot Olympiad (IRO) held from January 17 to 20 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO) in Busan, South Korea.
Crimes such as murder, extortion and robbery continue to plague various parts of the country despite efforts by law enforcement agencies.
Napoli continued their Serie A title charge on Saturday by coming from behind to win a feverish contest with rivals Juventus 2-1 and go six points clear at the top of the pile.
The government has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with the US-based Argent LNG to import up to 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for 20 years.
A Cox’s Bazar court has issued arrest warrants against former deputy commissioner Ruhul Amin, former district and sessions judge Sadikul Islam Talukder, and three others in connection with a case related to Matarbari thermal power plant.
Admission seekers are set to face increased hassle with at least 10 public universities no longer participating in the cluster-based admission test system. They are holding entrance exams on their own.
Police arrested 12 individuals impersonating members of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence while attempting to rob a flat in Chattogram’s Khulshi area Friday night.
Barishal’s only two losses in this BPL have come against table-toppers Rangpur Riders.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia went to the house of her eldest son Tarique Rahman around 9:30pm on Friday (local time) after being discharged from The London Clinic where she was undergoing treatment for 17 days.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka from Switzerland yesterday evening after attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos where he was hailed as a “beacon, hero and an amazing image of stability”.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday welcomed the move by the students, who led the July uprising, to form a political party, but warned that people would be disappointed if the party was seen enjoying support from the current administration.
Calling the party fascist and anti-state, Mahfuj Alam, adviser to the interim government, yesterday said the Awami League would not be allowed to take part in the general election.
A 30-year-old Bangladeshi man sustained bullet injuries in firing by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Telkupi border in Chapainawabganj’s Shibganj upazila on Friday.
Arnob Kumar Sarker, an MBA student at Khulna University with aspirations of studying abroad, was brutally gunned down near his home in Khulna city Friday night, leaving his family devastated, and searching for answers.
Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged the interim government to publish a white paper on the killing, looting, and siphoning off money that happened since 1971.
A Bangladeshi woman has been allegedly “assaulted sexually” and killed in Bengaluru city of India, said police.
Efforts are underway to identify the unknown martyrs of the July uprising buried at Rayerbazar graveyard, Information Adviser Nahid Islam said yesterday.
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has urged the ACC to formulate a detailed strategy to combat corruption, proposing short-term, medium-term, and long-term action plans.
When we talk about corruption in the police force, the focus, rightly so, often falls on bribery and abuse of power.
The Char Fasson canal, stretching 20 kilometres through Bhola’s Char Fasson upazila, was once a bustling waterway that facilitated navigation for large boats, trawlers, and launches, promoting communication and trade.
A 50-year-old worker was killed in a wild elephant attack early in Lama upazila of Bandarban yesterday.
The Bangladesh Bird Club has completed its annual bird census at Baikka Beel Sanctuary in Moulvibazar’s Hail Haor, recording a significant increase in bird numbers.
Sarjis Alam, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has alleged that ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her cohorts are using laundered money to fund propaganda cells to spread misinformation to confuse and divide people.
The number of leprosy patients rose in Sylhet district in recent times amid inadequate treatment facilities.
Today is the 16th death anniversary of Md Shahidul Islam Pannu, director of Sara Advertising Ltd, said a press release.
Sirajul Islam, 55, a resident of Mahishamuri village in Lalmonirhat’s Kaliganj upazila, sits silently outside his modest home, gazing at the remnants of the handloom he sold three years ago. Like his father, the late Mozahar Ali, weaving had been his life’s work since childhood. But now, forced to make ends meet, he earns a living as a day labourer, leaving behind a profession that once defined his identity.
Mostafa Golam Quddus, former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, breathed his last at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday.
Despite five job advertisements over the past two years for a total of 123 vacant positions, the recruitment process at the Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner’s Office remains incomplete.
A 23-year-old garment worker was stabbed to death allegedly by some youths at a slum at Diabari in the capital’s Mirpur on Friday night.
A woman was beaten to death with a hammer allegedly by her husband in Dhaka’s Bangshal area on Friday evening. The victim is Maksuda Khanam, 30.
The foundation of any safe construction lies in its structural components, among which steel plays an indispensable role. It forms the backbone of modern construction, ensuring stability, durability, and resilience against environmental stresses such as earthquakes, storms, and floods.
Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.
The Daily Star (TDS): What measures do you recommend to ensure general safety in lifts?
The Daily Star (TDS): What measures do you recommend to ensure general safety in lifts?
The United States, the world’s biggest donor, has frozen virtually all foreign aid, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.
Cement is one of the key ingredients in making concrete, which is the most used construction material worldwide.
The Daily Star (TDS): What measures do you recommend for ensuring general safety in construction, both in maintaining structural integrity and protecting workers on-site?
Construction goes beyond merely assembling materials;
Palestinian militants and Israel carried out a hostage-prisoner swap yesterday under a Gaza ceasefire deal, but a last-minute dispute blocked the expected return of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to devastated northern Gaza.
The Israel-Hamas war has put back development in Gaza by 60 years and mobilising the tens of billions of dollars needed for reconstruction will be an uphill task, the United Nations said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday said allies should work towards determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia and that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.
A drone attack on one of the last functioning hospitals in El-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region killed 30 people and injured dozens, a medical source said yesterday.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world’s most powerful military.
The connection between food and mental health is stronger than ever, with growing evidence highlighting how diet influences emotional well-being.
Ageing is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon that brings with it various health challenges, including arthritis, memory loss, joint degeneration, lung fibrosis, and other complications.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows that women under 65 face a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer compared to men.
The inaugural Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon 2025 took place from 17-18 January 2025 and brought together 16 teams from 13 Asia-Pacific markets to address the urgent intersection of health challenges and climate change.
A dissemination meeting showcasing the key findings of two pioneering clinical trials aimed at enhancing the management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in infants under 2 months of age was held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka recently.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are not alone.
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bangladesh is facing critical challenges as a plethora of factors have caused it to stagnate to a mere 0.5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in recent years.
The production of aromatic rice has nearly doubled in Bangladesh over the past seven years, with farmers showing interest in growing the grain in order to profit from its higher prices compared to traditional parboiled rice.
Hundreds of small stock market investors are suffering for being unable to get back their money, which was embezzled by a brokerage house months back.
The government should take steps to defer Bangladesh’s United Nations status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one by at least three years, said the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) yesterday.
Anyone of over 30 years of age might recall radio advertisements aired during their childhood and adolescence on contraceptives—Raja and Maya.
Bangladesh is trying to cope with a challenging economic situation.
US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to global elites in a video appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday: Make your products in the United States or pay tariffs.
The World Trade Organization chief said on Thursday that any tit-for-tat trade wars prompted by US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats would have catastrophic consequences for global growth, urging states to refrain from retaliation.
