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11701. Preserving nation's heritage sitesPublished: September 24, 2022 21:07:08

The frenzy with which the unscrupulous people and syndicates, many with indirect backing of the local administration, continue to swoop on the historical places is distressing. There are few archaeological...


11702. Diversifying Bangladesh's Islamic financial servicesPublished: September 24, 2022 21:04:40

Islamic-financing industry is bouncing back strongly after a slump mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is projected to grow to nearly US$5 trillion by 2025 from over $3 trillion...


11703. State of the Bus Route Franchise plan for Dhaka cityPublished: September 24, 2022 21:02:11

When late mayor Annisul Huq floated the bus route rationalisation plan for Dhaka city, many found it to be a pipe dream. Such scepticism appears to be not out of...


11704. Rising risk of global recessionPublished: September 24, 2022 20:30:10

Since the beginning of this year, slowing economic growth,  rising inflationary  pressures, the US led NATO proxy War in Ukraine and food and fuel supply shortages have created an environment...


11705. How climate change is fuelling hurricanesPublished: September 24, 2022 20:26:52

After a quiet start to the season, Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico and then battered the Dominican Republic, leaving more than 1.0 million people without running water or power....


11706. Inflation, spending cuts undermine Biden's hunger policyPublished: September 24, 2022 20:06:52

Grace Melt made her first visit to the Nourishing Hope food pantry on Chicago's North Side in August. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, she used food stamps issued by the federal...


11707. Rich countries' response to climate issue is 'tragic', PM saysPublished: September 24, 2022 19:41:30

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has termed the richer nations' response to the crucial climate issue 'tragic',  saying the urgency of the situation is not being matched by the actions of...


11708. US-Bangla Airlines wins Best Domestic Airlines awardPublished: September 24, 2022 19:40:35

Country's Leading private airlines US-Bangla Airlines received "Best Domestic Airline of the Year-2022" award for its consistent quality service in air transport sector. Besides, US-Bangla Airlines also received Silver Award...


11709. 440 more Dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrsPublished: September 24, 2022 19:15:49

Another 440 patients were hospitalised with dengue 24 hours till Saturday morning amid a rise in the viral fever cases. This year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh...


11710. Initiative to boost up monitoring in implementing e-Mutation in 28 daysPublished: September 24, 2022 19:02:46

Referencing open data related to e-Mutation on the land service platform (www.land.gov.bd), Land Ministry has sent a letter to the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners - to send a report...


11711. ‘সময় শেষ’, জাতিসংঘে বিপদসঙ্কেত শোনাল জলবায়ু সংকটে পড়া দেশগুলোPublished: September 24, 2022 18:24:25

ধৈর্যর বাধ ভেঙ্গে গেছে জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনজনিত সংকটের সামনের সারিতে থাকা দেশগুলোর। বার্তা সংস্থা রয়টার্স এর বরাত দিয়ে বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম এ খবর জানিয়েছে। এদের মধ্যে প্রশান্ত মহাসাগরীয় দ্বীপ দেশ ভানুয়াতু,...


11712. 83.9pc MIs faced Covid-induced business loss, says studyPublished: September 24, 2022 18:10:06

As high as 83.9 per cent of Microfinance Institutions (MIs) in the country faced reduced income or loss in business due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, according to...


11713. Showcase your best photos of climate change at GLF Climate 2022Published: September 24, 2022 17:10:03

The GLF Climate 2022 is an upcoming hybrid conference to be held on 11 - 12 November in Egypt. The theme of the conference is on COP26 and progress made...


11714. শোয়ার ঘরে স্ত্রীর, বাথরুমে মিললো স্বামীর লাশPublished: September 24, 2022 17:08:22

চুয়াডাঙ্গার আলমডাঙ্গা উপজেলায় বাড়িতে এক দম্পতির লাশ পাওয়া গেছে; যাদের দুর্বৃত্তরা কুপিয়ে হত্যা করেছে বলে ধারণা পুলিশের। আলমডাঙ্গা থানার ওসি সাইফুল ইসলাম জানান, উপজেলা সদরের পুরাতন বাজারপাড়া এলাকায় শুক্রবার রাতের...


11715. Germany men's football team no more look formidablePublished: September 24, 2022 17:05:50

The start of this international break didn't turn out to be as anticipated for the German National Football team after a 1-0 defeat against Hungary, which turned out to be...


11716. CBM Global is looking for a Program OfficerPublished: September 24, 2022 16:40:18

CMB Global is an international development organisation that works to build inclusive communities for people with disabilities, especially those in underdeveloped regions.  Vacancy: not specified Role: Program Officer Job Responsibilities:...


11717. Opening at BBC Media Action as Assistant Project ManagerPublished: September 24, 2022 16:37:14

BBC Media Action is the global development charity of BBC. Its purpose is to use media and communication to educate the public on the importance of poverty reduction, health improvement,...


11718. Join Plan International as Technical SpecialistPublished: September 24, 2022 16:35:37

Plan International is a global NGO working in over 75 countries to promote children’s rights. Vacancy: not specified Role: Technical Specialist-ICT Child, Not Bride (CNB) Project Job Responsibilities: Collaborate with...


11719. পুলিশ ভেরিফিকেশন: দুর্নীতি আর হয়রানির অভিযোগে জর্জরিত একটি প্রক্রিয়ার নামPublished: September 24, 2022 16:35:20

বাংলাদেশে বিভিন্ন ক্ষেত্রে পুলিশ ভেরিফিকেশন ও ক্লিয়ারেন্স বা পুলিশের ছাড়পত্রের সেবাটি দরকার হলেও এই সেবা পাওয়া নিয়ে ভুক্তভোগীদের অভিযোগের অন্ত নেই। অনেকে অভিযোগ করেন, ভেরিফিকেশন বা ছাড়পত্রের দায়িত্বপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তাদের ঘুষ...


11720. RoboSUST arranges robotics Orientation programPublished: September 24, 2022 16:28:55

RoboSUST, the only research-based robotics club of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, SUST, completed its 'Orientation Program' for its month-long flagship event 'The Mythical RoboSUST Month.' RoboSUST aspires to...


11721. 'Time is up': Countries trapped in climate crisis raise alarm at UNPublished: September 24, 2022 16:23:08

Countries on the front lines of the climate crisis are fed up. During the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations this week, low-lying island nation Vanuatu stepped...


11722. Bangladesh logs 350 new COVID cases, four deaths in a dayPublished: September 24, 2022 16:18:39

Bangladesh has recorded 350 cases of COVID-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,021,118. The death toll from the disease rose by four to 29,351 over...


11723. 'Blood on your hands' if world steps back on tackling COVID now, WHO official saysPublished: September 24, 2022 16:14:51

If rich nations think the pandemic is over, they should help lower-income countries reach that point too, a senior World Health Organization official told Reuters. In an interview, WHO senior...


11724. Iran's leaders are safe but protests raise the stakes over imposing veilPublished: September 24, 2022 16:09:01

The popular revolt in Iran triggered by the death of a woman held by police is unlikely to pose an immediate threat to clerical rulers whose elite security forces have...


11725. কোটার্ড সিনড্রোম: নিজেকে মৃত ভাবার অদ্ভূত এক অসুখPublished: September 24, 2022 16:03:55

৬৫ বছর বয়সী এক অবসরপ্রাপ্ত স্কুল শিক্ষক। যার রয়েছে গত ৩০ বছর যাবত নিয়মিত ধূমপানের অভ্যাস এবং বছরখানেক যাবত কিছুটা মানসিক অসুস্থতা। তবে তার পরিবারে কখনো কারো কোনো মানসিক সমস্যা...


11726. Why Japan is divided over Shinzo Abe's state funeralPublished: September 24, 2022 16:02:14

A lavish, taxpayer-funded funeral for Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a public backlash against the ruling party he led for years. Some opposition lawmakers are boycotting Tuesday's...


11727. Sri Lanka aims to have $2.9b IMF loan finalised in DecemberPublished: September 24, 2022 15:15:29

Sri Lanka expects the International Monetary Fund board to approve a $2.9 billion loan by year-end, officials from the country's central bank told investors during a virtual presentation on Friday,...


11728. Emirates wins ‘Monitor Airline of the Year' for 2022Published: September 24, 2022 15:13:15

Dubai-based Emirates airline has been announced as 'Airline of the Year 2022' while US-Bangla Airlines picked as best domestic airline in the Triplover-Monitor Airline of the Year awards. Qatar Airways...


11729. Ukraine to slash ties with Iran over 'evil' drones supply to RussiaPublished: September 24, 2022 15:06:02

Ukraine said on Friday it would downgrade diplomatic ties with Iran over Tehran's decision to supply Russian forces with drones, a move President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called "a collaboration with evil"....


11730. Bangladesh readies over 32,000 venues for Durga Puja amid heightened securityPublished: September 24, 2022 14:51:04

After two pandemic-ridden years, Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Hindus, is set to be marked with fervour at 32,168 venues across Bangladesh. However, the anti-Hindu violence that cast...


11731. ইতিহাসের কিছু উড়োজাহাজের রহস্যময় অন্তর্ধান যেভাবেPublished: September 24, 2022 14:39:06

কুয়ালালামপুর বিমানবন্দরে ২৩৯ জন যাত্রী ও ক্রু সহ অপেক্ষা করছে একটি বিমান। বিমানটি চালনার দায়িত্বে আছেন জাহারে আহমাদ শাহ ও তার কো পাইলট ফারিক হামিদ। আর কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যেই বিমানটি নিয়ে...


11732. Nagad offers up to Tk 400 cashback on Mastercard credit card bill paymentsPublished: September 24, 2022 14:04:12

Nagad, the mobile financial service of Bangladesh Postal Department, has brought a cashback offer of up to BDT 400 on Mastercard credit card bill payments. To get this offer, the...


11733. US sending 'dangerous signals' on Taiwan, China tells BlinkenPublished: September 24, 2022 13:59:07

China has accused the United States of sending "very wrong, dangerous signals" on Taiwan after the US secretary of state told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the maintenance of...


11734. Bangladesh thanks Qatar Charity for supporting Rohingya refugeesPublished: September 24, 2022 13:21:44

Qatar Charity (QC), an international humanitarian organization, received a letter of thanks and appreciation from the Government of Bangladesh for its humanitarian operations in Bhasan Char Island to support and...


11735. যুদ্ধ বন্ধ করুন : জাতিসংঘে প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: September 24, 2022 13:08:06

প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা সঙ্কট ও বিরোধ নিরসনে সংলাপের ওপর সর্বোচ্চ গুরুত্ব দিয়ে শান্তিপূর্ণ বিশ্ব গড়তে অস্ত্র প্রতিযোগিতা, যুদ্ধ ও নিষেধাজ্ঞা বন্ধ করতে বিশ্ব সম্প্রদায়ের প্রতি আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন। খবর বাসসের। তিনি...


11736. Cambodia still searching for at least 10 Chinese missing from sunken boatPublished: September 24, 2022 12:56:08

Cambodian rescuers were still searching on Saturday for at least 10 missing Chinese nationals after a boat with more than 40 people on board sank near islands off the coastal...


11737. Momen in NY: Bangladesh open to sharing its COVID-19 management experiencePublished: September 24, 2022 12:31:41

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has laid emphasis on sustained and significant funds injected for capacity-building of the health sector, especially in lower-income countries. He welcomed the formation of...


11738. e-ticketing for bus services on trial run in DhakaPublished: September 24, 2022 12:26:32

Public transport owners have introduced an e-ticketing system for bus services experimentally in Dhaka to prevent extra fares, bdnews24.com reports. The pilot programme received a “good response” from passengers after...


11739. Richarlison double helps Brazil stroll past GhanaPublished: September 24, 2022 12:11:28

Richarlison scored twice as Brazil breezed past Ghana with a comfortable 3-0 victory in a friendly in Le Havre, France on Friday. Brazil's first-half performance gave fans plenty of reason...


11740. Messi bags brace in Argentina's win against HondurasPublished: September 24, 2022 11:40:42

Lionel Messi scored twice and Argentina dominated Honduras 3-0 on Friday in Miami as the World Cup-bound team continues to fine-tune its game ahead of the upcoming international tournament in...


11741. Canada, South Korea seek deeper cooperation on critical mineralsPublished: September 24, 2022 11:27:46

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals used in electric vehicles (EVs) batteries as both countries seek...


11742. Musk says activating Starlink, in response to Blinken on internet freedom in IranPublished: September 24, 2022 11:14:18

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that he would activate the firm's satellite internet service, Starlink, in response to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's tweet that the United...


11743. Bangladesh beat Thailand to qualify for Women’s T20 World CupPublished: September 24, 2022 11:12:41

Bangladesh have secured their spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2023 with an 11-run win over Thailand to reach the final of the qualifying...


11744. Stop war, sanctions: PM Hasina at UNGAPublished: September 24, 2022 11:06:03

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given utmost importance to dialogue to resolve crises and disputes, urging the world community to stop the arms race, war, and sanctions to build a...


11745. Tears flow as curtain comes down on Federer's glittering careerPublished: September 24, 2022 11:03:59

Roger Federer's trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly mattered as the Swiss maestro headed into retirement with tears in his eyes and cheers...


11746. 267 nurses fly to Kuwait in last three monthsPublished: September 24, 2022 10:28:32

Bangladesh sent 267 nurses to Kuwait in the last three months while 998 more jobs are in the pipeline right now, raising hope for increasing the outflow of the professionals...


11747. Typhoon lashes central Japan killing onePublished: September 24, 2022 10:25:25

A typhoon lashed central Japan on Saturday with torrential rain and fierce winds, triggering a landslide that killed one man, the Kyodo news agency reported. Some parts of the region...


11748. Hurricane Fiona pounds Bermuda as Canada braces for major joltPublished: September 24, 2022 10:00:58

Hurricane Fiona pounded the Atlantic island of Bermuda with heavy rain and winds on Friday as it tracked northward toward eastern Canada, where it threatens to become one of the...


11749. Orion Pharma, Beximco grab 25pc of weekly turnover on DSEPublished: September 24, 2022 09:45:43

Ten most-traded companies accounted for 44 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the outgoing week, with Orion Pharma leading the turnover list. For the past...


11750. Weekly Market review: Stocks back in black after correctionPublished: September 24, 2022 09:31:03

Stocks bounced back in the outgoing week, returning to uptrend after a single-week correction, with investors mostly focused on selective large-cap issues. Of the five trading days this week, three...