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The Financial Express

11751. Govt to give Tk 43.40b to BCIC as subsidyPublished: September 24, 2022 09:25:54

The government is planning to provide Tk 43.40 billion funds to the BCIC as a subsidy - to cut its existing trade gap in importing and selling fertilisers and make...


11752. Vegetable prices up by Tk 10-40 a kgPublished: September 24, 2022 08:51:50

Vegetable prices witnessed a notable hike by Tk 10-40 a kg last week, raising the sufferings of the commoners - already battered with a rocketing price trend of most essentials....


11753. Tk 1.5 billion misspent on automating signaling systemPublished: September 24, 2022 08:36:05

Over Tk 1.5 billion has been splurged on projects in 20 years for installing an automated traffic-control system in Dhaka, but to no avail, as vehicle movement is still controlled...


11754. Returnees from reverse migration on repeat exodusPublished: September 24, 2022 08:27:57

Gruelling inflation now forces a section of low-income people either to go back to villages or shift their family members as a coping strategy, in a repeat of the corona-driven...


11755. ERL unable to refine Russian crudePublished: September 24, 2022 08:21:45

The possibility of refining imported Russian heavy crude at Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) waned further as the country's lone refiner has said in a report that it does not have...


11756. A final reckoning on trade subsidy outcomePublished: September 24, 2022 08:18:18

A final reckoning starts on the outcome of providing trade subsidies to different sectors and how further they need it to become self-reliant as spoon-feeding has to stop after Bangladesh's...


11757. Overall output surges but many see slumpPublished: September 24, 2022 08:11:08

Overall output of Bangladesh's large and medium industries surged, propelled by export-propped clothing sector, but a large number of others saw a slump as per latest data. Many believe the...


11758. Women's football team's triumphPublished: September 24, 2022 00:05:10

The jubilation over the Bangladesh women's football team's triumph in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2022 is quite natural. When the men's football team is all frustration...


11759. 2022 SDG Gender IndexPublished: September 24, 2022 00:04:18

Data play an important role in determining policies, laws and budget decisions with a view to acquire gender equality under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Amid the pressing need for...


11760. Palestinian President Abbas calls on Israel to resume negotiations immediatelyPublished: September 23, 2022 22:45:46

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's call for a two-state solution was a "positive development" but said the proof would be an immediate return to negotiations....


11761. Imranur shatters 100 metre Bangladesh sprint recordPublished: September 23, 2022 22:42:39

Imranur Rahman has shredded his own record in the national sprint by storming to a phenomenal 10.29-second 100m victory in Sultana Kamal National Summer Athletics, shaving 0.21 second off his...


11762. BRT unlikely to ease traffic mess Published: September 23, 2022 22:05:32

From the beginning, it has been argued by many that the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) would bring little benefit in terms of easing the traffic congestion in Dhaka. Nevertheless,...


11763. What is in Putin's mind?Published: September 23, 2022 22:01:24

The war in Ukraine has to all appearances taken a dangerous turn. And that is not because Russia has made substantial gains in its war with Ukraine. Quite contrary to...


11764. Resolving Bangladesh-Myanmar border crisis  Published: September 23, 2022 21:55:42

The Myanmar authorities' failure to reciprocate Bangladesh's repeated requests to stop hostilities by their security forces at the common border between the two countries has compelled Bangladesh government to raise...


11765. UN rights experts present evidence of war crimes in UkrainePublished: September 23, 2022 21:04:37

A team of experts commissioned by the UN's top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine said Friday its initial investigation turned up evidence of war crimes...


11766. Nurses in Bangladesh healthcare system: the unsung heroesPublished: September 23, 2022 20:42:35

The nursing workforce is expanding in size in Bangladesh and nurses are undertaking diverse tasks within and beyond the healthcare delivery system. However, the responsibilities the nurses carry, the critical...


11767. UNO asked to explain his ‘negligence’ in SSC question leaksPublished: September 23, 2022 20:23:58

The government has ordered the head of Bhurungamari Upazila administration in Kurigram to explain his alleged negligence in Secondary School Certificate question paper leaks. Upazila Chief Executive, or UNO, Dipak...


11768. পুতিনকে ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধে ঠেলে দেওয়া হয়েছে: বারলুসকোনিPublished: September 23, 2022 20:06:16

রাশিয়ার প্রেসিডেন্ট ভ্লাদিমির পুতিনকে ইউক্রেইনে হামলা চালাতে ঠেলে দেওয়া হয়েছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ইতালির সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী সিলভিও বারলুসকোনি। তিনি বলেন, কিইভে জেলেনস্কি সরকারের জায়গায় নতুন একটি যোগ্য সরকার বসাতে চওয়ার...


11769. Saudi mission on SpaceX capsule to include first female Arab astronautPublished: September 23, 2022 19:41:59

Saudi Arabia's mission to the International Space Station next year aboard a SpaceX capsule will include a woman who would become the world's first female Arab astronaut, according to Axiom...


11770. State-organised marchers in Iran call for execution of riotersPublished: September 23, 2022 19:34:35

State-organised demonstrations took place in several Iranian cities on Friday to counter anti-government protests triggered by the death of a woman in police custody, with some marchers calling for the...


11771. Seniority of project employees to be counted from date of regularisation: SCPublished: September 23, 2022 19:30:40

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has ruled that the seniority of the employees absorbed under the revenue budget from the development project is to be counted from the...


11772. Death toll from Lebanon migrant boat rises to 71Published: September 23, 2022 19:27:06

At least 71 people died when the migrant boat they were aboard sank off the Syrian coast after sailing from Lebanon earlier this week, the Lebanese transport minister said, as...


11773. Facing calls to resign, World Bank's Malpass changes answer on climate crisisPublished: September 23, 2022 19:11:57

Under pressure to resign for declining to say whether he accepts the scientific consensus on global warming, World Bank President David Malpass said on Thursday it was clear greenhouse emissions...


11774. Dengue claims two more lives, 125 others hospitalisedPublished: September 23, 2022 18:53:10

Two more dengue patients died in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising this year’s death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 50. During this period, 125 more patients...


11775. At least 26 dead from protests in IranPublished: September 23, 2022 18:52:25

Protesters across Iran continued to clash violently with security forces early Friday following the death of a young woman in police custody, as Iranian state TV suggested the death toll...


11776. Padma, Madhumati rivers continue to erode Faridpur farmlands, housesPublished: September 23, 2022 18:51:06

Faidpur’s Padma and Madhumati rivers are swallowing farmlands and houses, leaving hundreds of villagers in panic. The erosion of the river banks has been going on in Alfadanga Upazila over...


11777. Stress on annulling provision of paying capacity payments to idle power plantsPublished: September 23, 2022 18:36:19

Speakers at a webinar demanded annulling the provision of paying capacity payments to idle power plants to keep down overall electricity generation costs and keep the national economy vibrant. They...


11778. ‘দোগারি হিমাল’ জয়ে বাংলাদেশ-নেপাল যৌথ অভিযানPublished: September 23, 2022 18:17:56

বাংলাদেশ-নেপালের কূটনৈতিক সম্পর্কের সুবর্ণজয়ন্তীতে সাড়ে ২২ হাজার ফুট উঁচু ‘দোগারি হিমাল’ শৃঙ্গে প্রথমবারের মত দুই দেশের পতাকা ওড়াতে অভিযানে যাচ্ছেন দুই দেশের আট পর্বতারোহী। শুক্রবার ঢাকায় জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাবের জহুর...


11779. কোভিড রোগী শনাক্তের হার ১৫ শতাংশ ছাড়ালPublished: September 23, 2022 18:11:51

দেশে টানা পঞ্চম দিনের মত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় ছয়শর বেশি কোভিড রোগী শনাক্ত হয়েছে, শনাক্তের হার ছাড়িয়েছে ১৫ শতাংশ। স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর জানিয়েছে, শুক্রবার সকাল পর্যন্ত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় ৪ হাজার ৩১ জনের...


11780. US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to NorthPublished: September 23, 2022 17:51:57

A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Friday for the first time in about four years, set to join other military vessels in a show of force intended...


11781. Boeing to pay $200m to settle charges on misleading investors about 737 MAXPublished: September 23, 2022 17:51:43

Boeing Co will pay $200 million to settle civil charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it misled investors about its 737 MAX, which was grounded for 20...


11782. বাড়ছে বিক্ষোভ, কঠোর হুঁশিয়ারি ইরানের সেনাবাহিনীরPublished: September 23, 2022 17:51:21

পুলিশ হেফাজতে এক নারীর মৃত্যুতে ক্ষুব্ধ বিক্ষোভকারীদের উদ্দেশ্যে এখন পর্যন্ত দেওয়া সবচেয়ে কঠোর সতর্কবার্তায় ইরানের সেনাবাহিনী বলেছে, জনগণের সুরক্ষা নিশ্চিত করতে তারা ‘শত্রুদের মোকাবেলায়’ নামবে। ‘অনুপযুক্ত পোশাক’ পরার দায়ে গত...


11783. Russia starts annexation vote in occupied Ukrainian regionsPublished: September 23, 2022 17:47:26

Russia launched referendums in four occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday expected to be used by Moscow to justify annexation, but Kyiv said the voting was mandatory with residents being...


11784. দশ দিনে হিমালয়ের ৪ চূড়ায় বাংলাদেশের দুই তরুণPublished: September 23, 2022 17:46:29

ভারতের উত্তরাঞ্চলে লাদাখ সংলগ্ন হিমালয়ের ছয় হাজার মিটার উচ্চতার চারটি পর্বত ১০ দিনে আরোহণ করেছেন দুই বাংলাদেশি অভিযাত্রী। শুক্রবার অ্যাডভেঞ্চার কমিউনিটি অদ্রি এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানিয়েছে, পর্বতারোহী সালেহীন আরশাদী ও...


11785. Thirteen years later, 'Avatar' to return with a focus on familyPublished: September 23, 2022 17:42:18

The first sequel to blockbuster movie "Avatar" will focus on a theme of protecting family and will expand the world of Pandora that enchanted audiences more than a decade ago,...


11786. Europe's vegetable farmers warn of shortages as energy crisis bitesPublished: September 23, 2022 17:35:38

Emmanuel Lefebvre produces thousands of tonnes of endives on his farm in northern France annually, but this year he may abandon his crop because of the crippling energy costs required...


11787. Iranian army says it will 'confront the enemies' as protests ragePublished: September 23, 2022 17:27:11

Iran's army warned on Friday that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace in the country, according to a statement, as protests rage over the death of...


11788. Political stability, good incentives entice Saudi investment in Bangladesh: EnvoyPublished: September 23, 2022 17:24:33

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to Bangladesh Essa bin Yousef Al Duhailan has said Saudi companies have expressed their eagerness to invest in Bangladesh in various sectors...


11789. Joint Bangladesh-Nepal expedition aims to climb Himalaya’s Dogari Himal peakPublished: September 23, 2022 17:21:46

Eight mountaineers from Bangladesh and Nepal have formed an expedition to become the first group to climb the 21,443 foot-high ‘Dogari Himal’ peak in the Himalayas to commemorate 50 years...


11790. Covid positivity rate rises to 15.38pc in BangladeshPublished: September 23, 2022 16:53:43

Bangladesh reported another death from Covid-19 with 620 more cases in 24 hours till Friday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,347 while the total...


11791. Kazakhstan reports higher influx of Russians amid conscriptionPublished: September 23, 2022 16:39:02

Kazakhstan has seen an increased number of arrivals from neighbouring Russia, Kazakh authorities said on Friday, after Moscow announced a conscription drive this week the war in Ukraine. Russian President...


11792. Finland sees more Russians at border wanting 'to be safe'Published: September 23, 2022 16:38:49

Traffic into Finland across its southeastern border with Russia was heavy on Friday, border guards told Reuters, adding that the number of Russians who entered the previous day was more...


11793. Death toll from Lebanon migrant boat rises to 61Published: September 23, 2022 16:35:08

Syrian authorities have recovered the bodies of at least 61 people who were aboard a migrant boat that sank off its coast after sailing from Lebanon earlier this week, a...


11794. Bhutan welcomes back tourists after COVID-19 with honey, turmericPublished: September 23, 2022 16:31:19

Wedged between China and India, the country known for its natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, first opened to wealthy tourists in 1974. In March 2020 it shut its borders...


11795. Myanmar has gone from ‘bad to worse to horrific’, says UNPublished: September 23, 2022 16:21:48

Tom Andrews, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, has said that conditions for Myanmar’s 54 million people have gone from “bad to worse to horrific” since...


11796. চার মডেলের ১১ লাখ গাড়ি বাজার থেকে ফেরাচ্ছে টেসলাPublished: September 23, 2022 16:14:20

গাড়ির জানালা স্বয়ংক্রিয়ভাবে নামানোর সফটওয়্যারে ত্রুটির কারণে চার মডেলের প্রায় ১১ লাখ গাড়ি বাজার থেকে ফেরত নিচ্ছে বিদ্যুৎ চালিত গাড়ি নির্মাতা টেসলা। স্বয়ংক্রিয়ভাবে বন্ধ হওয়ার সময় জানালার কাচ আর ফ্রেমের...


11797. US announces another $170m aid for RohingyasPublished: September 23, 2022 16:00:13

The US has announced over $170 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingyas inside and outside Myanmar as well as for host communities in Bangladesh. "With this new funding, our...


11798. FBCCI seeks US investment in SEZ, hi-tech parksPublished: September 23, 2022 15:51:18

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FBCCI) has invited US entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh‘s ICT sector after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared to establish a dedicated...


11799. New UK finance minister Kwarteng seeks end to 'cycle of stagnation'Published: September 23, 2022 15:45:06

Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng unleashed historic tax cuts and huge increases in borrowing on Friday in an economic agenda that floored financial markets, with British government bonds in...


11800. কম্বোডিয়ার সঙ্গে মুক্ত বাণিজ্য চুক্তির আলোচনাPublished: September 23, 2022 15:35:28

বাণিজ্যিক সহযোগিতা সম্প্রসারণে বাংলাদেশ ও কম্বোডিয়ার মধ্যে একটি মুক্ত বাণিজ্য চুক্তি হতে পারে বলে আভাস দিয়েছেন পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী একে আব্দুল মোমেন। জাতিসংঘ সাধারণ পরিষদের অধিবেশনের ফাঁকে বুধবার নিউ ইয়র্কের হোটেল লোটে...