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73701. 'Mount more pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation'Published: March 09, 2020 17:05:20

Visiting French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly has put emphasis on mounting more international pressure on Myanmar to take back its Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh. In a meeting with...


73702. Modi's Dhaka visit uncertain as Mujib Year programmes rearrangedPublished: March 09, 2020 16:35:33

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to visit Bangladesh for the celebration of the birth centenary of the Father the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, sources have said. Two...


73703. 'Conduct mobile courts against price hike of masks, hand wash, sanitisers'Published: March 09, 2020 16:14:29

The High Court has directed the government to conduct mobile courts to prevent the price hike of masks, hand wash and sanitisers. A bench of Justice FRM Nazmul Ahasan and...


73704. Coronavirus may pull down global FDI by 5.0 to 15.0pc: UNCTADPublished: March 09, 2020 16:01:25

The outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (Covid19) will negatively affect the global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the current and next years. The rate of decline may be...


73705. Oil suffers rout after Saudi Arabia fires first shot of price warPublished: March 09, 2020 15:22:09

Losing more than a quarter of their value, oil prices were set on Monday for their biggest daily rout since the first Gulf War, after Saudi Arabia cut its official...


73706. Tesco agrees sale of businesses in Thailand, Malaysia for $10.6bPublished: March 09, 2020 14:56:21

Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco said on Monday it will return $6.6 billion (5 billion pounds) to shareholders after agreeing to sell its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Charoen Pokphand...


73707. Sudan’s PM survives assassination attempt in KhartoumPublished: March 09, 2020 14:29:28

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok has survived an assassination attempt targeting his convoy in the capital Khartoum, state television and a source in the cabinet said on Monday. Hamdok has...


73708. Six die in Tangail pile-upPublished: March 09, 2020 14:25:10

A three-way collision between a soil-laden dump truck, an autorickshaw, and a car has killed six people and injured one in Tangail’s Mirzapur Upazila. The incident took place on Hatubhanga-Sakhipur...


73709. People achieve financial solvency growing bananaPublished: March 09, 2020 14:18:31

Thousands of people have achieved financial solvency by growing banana on char land of the Teesta, Buri Teesta, Khorkhoria and other rivers and adjacent areas in the district. The extensive...


73710. 92,755 motorised vehicles registered in FebruaryPublished: March 09, 2020 13:49:10

The number of registered motorised vehicles in the country stood at 92,755 in February 2020, official data showed. Of the total, 25,134 motorised vehicles were registered in Dhaka, according to...


73711. BRAC Bank celebrates International Women’s DayPublished: March 09, 2020 13:39:16

BRAC Bank organized a panel discussion prior to international women’s day to celebrate the values of the day. The bank, in association with its women banking solution, TARA, organized a...


73712. No new coronavirus case reported in last 24 hrs: IEDCRPublished: March 09, 2020 13:38:29

The IEDCR says it found no coronavirus cases in the country in the last 24 hours until Monday morning. The government's disease control arm briefed the media about this on...


73713. LankaBangla Finance awarded by BBPublished: March 09, 2020 13:30:44

LankaBangla Finance Limited was awarded for its significant contribution under financial inclusion in cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSME) in Bangaldesh  in the recently held “Banker-SME Women Entrepreneur and...


73714. Real Madrid lose at Betis to hand top spot back to BarcaPublished: March 09, 2020 13:13:15

Real Madrid failed to build on last week’s ‘Clasico’ victory as they lost 2-1 at Real Betis in a fiery match on Sunday and surrendered top spot in La Liga...


73715. Chevron stall awarded in 27th U.S. Trade ShowPublished: March 09, 2020 13:06:14

Chevron Bangladesh stall was awarded for “Excellence in Stall Design” during the recently-concluded 27th U.S. Trade Show, jointly organized and sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh, and the...


73716. Man sentenced to death for killing child after rape in WariPublished: March 09, 2020 13:00:43

A Dhaka court has sentenced a man to death for murdering six-year-old Samia Afrin after raping her in Wari a year ago. Dhaka No. 1 Women and Children Repression Prevention...


73717. Lecture on 'centenary of Somen Chanda' todayPublished: March 09, 2020 12:57:06

A programme on the third  ‘Kaniz Fatema Mohsina commemorative address’, arranged by Samaj-Rupantor Study Centre will be held at Bangla Academy in the city today (Monday) at 4.30pm. Professor emeritus...


73718. DSE sees massive fall on panic salePublished: March 09, 2020 12:47:17

Dhaka bourse witnessed a massive plunge on Monday amid investors’ panic driven sales observed from the beginning of the session. The DSE broad index--DSEX-- lost 4.29 per cent or 184...


73719. EBL teams up with Hyundai Motors BDPublished: March 09, 2020 12:44:24

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and Hyundai Motors Bangladesh Ltd have joined their hands to offer best values to the customers of Hyundai, Nissan and SsangYong automobile brands. M Khorshed Anowar,...


73720. CSE team calls on BSEC chairmanPublished: March 09, 2020 12:39:41

A delegation of the newly-elected board of directors of Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), led by its chairman Asif Ibrahim called on Khairul Hossain, chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission...


73721. China reports zero locally transmitted virus cases outside HubeiPublished: March 09, 2020 12:39:15

Mainland China, outside Hubei province, reported no new locally transmitted cases for the second straight day, as a senior Communist Party official warned against reducing vigilance against the disease and...


73722. Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women’s day rally in PakistanPublished: March 09, 2020 12:15:23

Islamists pelted campaigners with stones, shoes and sticks as they marched in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day. Women and men joined the event...


73723. Germany, France close North Korea missions amid coronavirus concernPublished: March 09, 2020 12:12:23

Germany and France withdrew their representatives from North Korea and closed their missions on Monday, the British ambassador there said, amid growing concern in the isolated country about the spread...


73724. World shares trampled in coronavirus panicPublished: March 09, 2020 12:03:09

Global share markets tumbled on Monday as panicked investors fled to bonds to hedge the economic shock of the coronavirus, and oil plunged more than 20 per cent after Saudi...


73725. Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 3,830 globallyPublished: March 09, 2020 11:59:35

The death toll from the viral outbreak Coronavirus that began in China now has climbed to 3,830. It has infected 110,071people globally, according to information of worldometer.   Besides, a total...


73726. Dhaka’s battle with toxic air continuesPublished: March 09, 2020 11:57:53

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked the third worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday. It had an AQI score of 175 at 09:10am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’....


73727. Japan’s Abe, under fire over coronavirus, to alter law to allow emergency declarationPublished: March 09, 2020 11:50:27

Japan is set this week to revise a law allowing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a formal state of emergency over the coronavirus, if needed, as Abe faces persistent...


73728. BPGMEA wants cut in duty on raw materialsPublished: March 09, 2020 11:47:17

The plastic goods manufacturers demanded setting up a separate department for tariff and trade facilitation, and reducing import duty on different raw materials. Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association...


73729. VFS Thread Dyeing tops turnover chartPublished: March 09, 2020 11:23:38

VFS Thread Dyeing on Sunday topped the turnover chart following increased participation by investors. On the day, the company featured a turnover of above Tk 140 million and grabbed 3.27...


73730. Current account deficit narrows in seven monthsPublished: March 09, 2020 11:17:46

Deficit in the current account balance has declined significantly in the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY), 2019-20, on the back of shrinking merchandise trade gap. Bangladesh's...


73731. Govt to help virus-hit businesses: Tipu MunshiPublished: March 09, 2020 11:12:25

The government has been observing the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on the country's trade and businesses, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said on Sunday. After assessing the economic impacts, the...


73732. Mustard harvest going on in full swing in JoypurhatPublished: March 09, 2020 11:12:15

Mustard harvest is going on in full swing in the district though the farmers apprehend they would not get the fair price for their produce. A good number of peasants...


73733. New regulations to help cos avoid legal disputesPublished: March 09, 2020 11:07:43

Businesses can avoid possible risks and legal complications in domestic and international trade following new incoterms rules, speakers on Sunday said. They said the rules are accepted globally because of...


73734. Good maize yield in Sylhet region this seasonPublished: March 09, 2020 10:46:15

There has been a good yield of maize in Sylhet region this season while farming of the crop has also been on increase in the division. Growers in the division...


73735. TCB seeks logistic support for smooth open market salePublished: March 09, 2020 10:40:53

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has sought logistic support to carry out countrywide open market sale (OMS) of essential commodities through trucks ahead of Ramada, officials said. It has...


73736. Disparity in PF amounts upsets govt officialsPublished: March 09, 2020 10:36:24

A number of government officials have raised their concern over huge mismatch between actual amount and system-generated amount of their provident fund (PF), prepared using the Integrated Budget and Accounting...


73737. Saudi Arabia suspends travel with nine countriesPublished: March 09, 2020 10:27:34

Saudi Arabia suspended travel to nine countries for its citizens and residents amid coronavirus fears and suspended the entry of people from those countries or anyone who has been there...


73738. Mujib Barsha big event postponedPublished: March 09, 2020 10:21:37

The authorities have postponed the key event of March 17 at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka designed to officially launch the celebrations of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary...


73739. Agent banking expanding fast among rural womenPublished: March 09, 2020 10:08:28

The agent banking is expanding fast among the female clients in the remote areas across the country, but the services still remained well behind the level as expected by Bangladesh...


73740. Kamal cool on currency depreciationPublished: March 09, 2020 10:04:26

Finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday depreciation of taka would not bring any benefit to an import-dependent country. "Some people ask why we are not devaluing currency to...


73741. Hydrocarbon extraction: Posco stays back, seeks one yearPublished: March 09, 2020 10:00:40

Posco International has withdrawn its decision to relinquish deep sea (DS) block-12, seeking an extension of its contract for another year with a higher 'commercial term'. The South Korean oil...


73742. Qatar bans arrivals from BD over coronavirus fearsPublished: March 09, 2020 09:32:48

Qatar has temporarily barred travelers from 14 countries from March 09 as a precaution against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, the government announced on Sunday. The ban covers China, Egypt, India,...


73743. Foreign fruits, locally grownPublished: March 08, 2020 21:20:55

Continuous increase in the production of foreign fruits and vegetables in the last two decades deserves particular appreciation. Prior to the unexpected rise in these yields, the fruit and vegetable...


73744. Worrying time for bank depositorsPublished: March 08, 2020 21:16:12

The fear that the sizeable cut in interest rates of deposits by banks is likely to push the potential depositors to cooperative societies and multi-level marketing (MLM) firms is very...


73745. What abhorrent cruelty to parents!Published: March 08, 2020 21:02:34

When are parents compelled to flee their oppressive sons? It is at a time when they are old and infirm and cannot take the latter into confidence. A report carried...


73746. Don’t panic, remain careful from coronavirus: GovtPublished: March 08, 2020 20:44:57

The government on Sunday asked people not to panic but remain careful to stay safe from coronavirus as it entered the country. It also advised people to consult physicians if...


73747. Stern action against any chaos over Modi's visit: Home ministerPublished: March 08, 2020 20:23:03

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday warned that law enforcers will take stern action against any attempt to create chaos over the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to...


73748. US initiates fresh peace effort in Afghanistan   Published: March 08, 2020 20:11:53

A new peace effort has been initiated in Afghanistan since midnight February 21. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed the world about this measure through a tweet on that...


73749. Women empowerment and SDGs in Bangladesh -- Part IPublished: March 08, 2020 20:01:40

The United Nations General Assembly at its 70th session held on September 25, 2015 adopted the outcome document of the UN summit for the adoption of the post-2015 development agenda...


73750. Tamim named new ODI captainPublished: March 08, 2020 19:58:26

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced Tamim Iqbal as the new ODI captain of Bangladesh Cricket Team, reports UNB. "Tamim has been selected as the new ODI captain. He’ll...