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54701. Stocks rise at opening amid volatilityPublished: February 01, 2021 11:37:09

Stocks on both the bourses witnessed an upward trend in the early trading on Monday as investors showed their buying appetite based on the latest quarterly earnings. Following the previous...


54702. Russia detains over 5,100 at Navalny protestsPublished: February 01, 2021 11:35:51

Chanting slogans against Russian President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across the country to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up...


54703. Microsoft talks Bing with Australia PM as Google plans exit from the countryPublished: February 01, 2021 11:20:14

Software giant Microsoft Corp is confident its search product Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its search over required payments to media outlets, Prime Minister Scott...


54704. Tigers need to play best cricket to beat West Indies test team: Chief selectorPublished: February 01, 2021 11:10:48

Chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu believes that Bangladesh would face a sterner challenge in the forthcoming two-match Test series against West Indies unlike the ODI series which was a lopsided...


54705. Navalny, WHO, Thunberg among Nobel Peace Prize nomineesPublished: February 01, 2021 10:47:36

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have...


54706. All illegal brick kilns in Chattogram ordered to closed by February 18Published: February 01, 2021 10:43:36

The High Court (HC) has directed the authority concerned to shut down all illegal brick kilns that do not have license within February 18. The bench of Justice Md Mozibor...


54707. Company registration in 24 hours as service goes online todayPublished: February 01, 2021 10:23:39

The new companies would now be able to register their entities with the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) within 24 hours as the process...


54708. iHealth to serve diabetic patientsPublished: February 01, 2021 10:23:03

iHealthScreen Bangladesh Limited, a local healthcare service provider, in collaboration with Diabetic Association of Bangladesh will offer services to diabetic patients in the country from the first week of February....


54709. Bangladesh drafts guidelines for wind power projectsPublished: February 01, 2021 10:16:58

The government has unveiled draft guidelines for installation of onshore wind power plants as part of its efforts to enhance clean energy generation in the country, officials said. According to...


54710. Dhaka seeks India corridor for connectivity with Nepal, BhutanPublished: February 01, 2021 10:15:29

Bangladesh urged India to consider allowing the use of new land and rail routes and land ports via India to facilitate connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal as well as Bhutan,...


54711. Covid cash aid eludes half of enlisted Pirojpur peoplePublished: February 01, 2021 09:57:28

Over 50 per cent of enlisted people in Pirojpur district were deprived of cash assistance provided by the government as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic this fiscal...


54712. Myanmar army arrests Suu Kyi, other leaders amid coup fearsPublished: February 01, 2021 08:59:06

Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior ruling party figures were detained in morning raids on Monday amid fears of a military coup following a disputed election,...


54713. Expansionary monetary policy to continue in January-June periodPublished: February 01, 2021 08:47:06

The central bank has decided to stick to the expansionary monetary policy during the second half (H2) of this fiscal year (FY) with some adjustments, taking into account the money...


54714. Central bank lifts loan moratoriumPublished: February 01, 2021 08:35:45

The central bank on Sunday withdrew the general waiver of loan moratorium facility. The Bangladesh Bank offered a deferral loan classification facility from January 2020 to December 2020, considering the...


54715. Behind varsity's thesis paper plagiarism  Published: January 31, 2021 23:06:08

Not just one, but three teachers of the University of Dhaka have been found guilty of plagiarism in their thesis papers and the university syndicate has penalised them with demotion....


54716. Financing an arduous journeyPublished: January 31, 2021 22:46:35

Bangladesh nationals employed abroad sent home a record amount -- US$22 million -- in the year 2020.  The reason behind their remitting such a large amount during a year that...


54717. Reopening of schools, colleges  Published: January 31, 2021 22:32:20

To the relief of assiduous students and their parents, the country's secondary schools and colleges are poised to open sooner rather than later. The eagerly awaited announcement came from Education...


54718. UK set to formally apply for trans-Pacific trade bloc membershipPublished: January 31, 2021 21:59:50

Britain will next week formally apply to join a trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries, with negotiations set to start later this year, the government said on Saturday. Since leaving...


54719. Scientists figure out how coronavirus so quickly damages lung cellsPublished: January 31, 2021 21:55:25

Following months of interdisciplinary research assessing tens of thousands of lung cells infected with the novel coronavirus, scientists have created one of the most comprehensive maps to date of the...


54720. 42 eminent citizens again urge president for investigation against EC over ‘misconduct’Published: January 31, 2021 21:53:21

As many as 42 prominent citizens have written to President Abdul Hamid again, calling for an investigation into allegations of irregularities and serious financial misconduct against the Election Commission. They...


54721. ‘Govt overhauling curriculum to improve quality of education’Published: January 31, 2021 21:40:50

The government is overhauling the curriculum apart from emphasising vocational and ICT education, infrastructural development and teacher training to improve the quality of education, Dr Dipu Moni said Sunday. At...


54722. Iran hosts Afghan Taliban leader as peace talks stalledPublished: January 31, 2021 21:40:22

Iran has hosted the political leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban during the past week, offering Tehran’s own help as a mediator in peace talks between the insurgents and the Afghan government...


54723. HC directs closure of all illegal brick kilns in Ctg by Feb 18Published: January 31, 2021 21:26:48

The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed the authority concerned to shut down all illegal brick kilns that do not have license within February 18. The bench of Justice Md...


54724. Reducing the impact of pandemic on global povertyPublished: January 31, 2021 20:51:31

World's attention has been drawn recently to various aspects related to the growth of poverty and income disparity because of the Covid pandemic. This came to the surface during the...


54725. Two silent-killer daily life habits  Published: January 31, 2021 20:44:16

There might be much routine work that is not at all beneficial for our body and mind. These things have become a part of our life almost unconsciously. But have...


54726. Leprosy still infects 4,000 people every year in BangladeshPublished: January 31, 2021 20:34:59

About 4,000 fresh leprosy cases are being detected every year in Bangladesh and almost eight per cent of the patients suffer from leprosy-related disability, according to a document from Leprosy...


54727. Covid-19 and social protection in BangladeshPublished: January 31, 2021 20:34:37

The global Covid-19 pandemic has terrorised the world, unleashing huge number of infections and sad loss of lives.  On March 23 the Government of Bangladesh imposed a lockdown that was...


54728. 'Respond digitally to applications'Published: January 31, 2021 20:33:09

Power utility bodies have to respond to consumers' applications for power connections digitally, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said Sunday. He gave the directive at...


54729. ‘Coronake Korobo Joy’ campaign held in Cox’s BazarPublished: January 31, 2021 20:25:08

An awareness campaign titled ‘Coronake Korobo Joy’ was held at Shilkhali High School under Pekua upazila of Cox's Bazar on Friday. NeoSTAR Innovation under its e-health programme launched the initiative,...


54730. DU halls to open partially from Mar 13Published: January 31, 2021 20:24:44

Dhaka University (DU) has decided to reopen its residential halls for the candidates of honours final and master’s examinations from March 13. The decision was taken at an academic council...


54731. Government support is vital as countries race to vaccinatePublished: January 31, 2021 20:13:43

The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating in many countries and uncertainty is unusually high. Decisive government actions are necessary to ensure swift and extensive vaccine rollouts, protect the most vulnerable households...


54732. Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond deadlinePublished: January 31, 2021 20:05:44

International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal with the United States, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could...


54733. Bangladeshi apparel makers receive $5.0m in cash through settlement with SearsPublished: January 31, 2021 20:04:26

Thirty-two Bangladeshi apparel makers have received US$5.0 million so far in cash out of $41 million work orders from American buyer – Sears – through a settlement reached after a...


54734. China's HNA units disclose embezzlements of nearly $10bPublished: January 31, 2021 20:00:35

Three units of HNA, once China’s most acquisitive conglomerate, said nearly $10 billion had been embezzled by shareholders, in disclosures to stock exchanges that come amid a government-led probe into...


54735. Five seamers named for Bangladesh Test squad against West Indies eyeing overseas toursPublished: January 31, 2021 19:41:23

Selectors have named five fast bowlers in the Bangladesh squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies keeping in mind bowlers’ combination for overseas series in the future. Bangladeshi...


54736. Russia detains over 1,000 at protests backing NavalnyPublished: January 31, 2021 19:33:22

Police detained more than 1,000 people and broke up rallies in Moscow and across Russia on Sunday as supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny took to the streets to protest...


54737. No enrolment crisis of higher education this year, says UGCPublished: January 31, 2021 19:20:54

The country’s higher educational institutions will face no crisis in enrolling almost all students who have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations this year, said University Grants...


54738. PM stresses necessity of strong opposition for democracyPublished: January 31, 2021 19:08:52

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underscored the necessity of a strong opposition party for democracy and said they want the continuation of the democratic trend. "For a democracy, a strong...


54739. Flower seller girl found dead in cityPublished: January 31, 2021 18:37:53

A teenage flower seller girl was found dead near Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Saturday night. The 17-year-old was identified as Mim, who used to sell flowers in Shahbagh,...


54740. Indian court rejects ‘Covishield’ trademark lawsuit against Serum InstitutePublished: January 31, 2021 18:33:16

A civil court in India has rejected an injunction application filed on behalf of Cutish-Biotech against Serum Institute of India (SII), claiming Trademark ‘Covishield’ of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Earlier this...


54741. Bangladesh eyes an end to handset import by 2021Published: January 31, 2021 18:10:40

A dozen of factories are scaling up handset assembly operations in Bangladesh to meet the full demand of the country within this year. People involved with the mobile phone sector...


54742. Modi comments on months long farm protestsPublished: January 31, 2021 17:43:29

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday protesters that stormed New Delhi’s Red Fort had caused “insult” to the country, his first public comments on a months-long farmers’ agitation...


54743. Shahriar Nafees likely to be assigned role in BCBPublished: January 31, 2021 17:36:21

Former Bangladesh captain and left-handed opener Shahriar Nafees might take a new role at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The 35-year-old batsman told reporters that he got a call from...


54744. Hasina-Modi summit likely on March 27 in DhakaPublished: January 31, 2021 17:33:09

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are likely to hold a meeting in Dhaka on March 27 to take forward the relations between the two countries....


54745. Vaccine registration app to be available by February 4, health DG saysPublished: January 31, 2021 17:18:42

The government is preparing to launch the Surokkha mobile application, through which people can register online for the mass vaccination campaign against the coronavirus outbreak, by the end of this...


54746. Navalny, WHO, Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace PrizePublished: January 31, 2021 17:09:43

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organisation and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have...


54747. BNP continues politics of killing since inception, Quader allegesPublished: January 31, 2021 17:06:23

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has alleged that said BNP has been continuing the politics of killing and terrorism since its inception. “BNP did evil politics not only in...


54748. Biman to resume flights to Kathmandu on February 18Published: January 31, 2021 16:42:46

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume commercial passenger flights to Nepal on Feb 18 after a suspension of nine months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The national flag carrier will operate...


54749. Over 450 detained over protests against Kremlin critic Navalny's jailing in RussiaPublished: January 31, 2021 16:37:09

Police detained more than 450 people at rallies in Siberia and Russia’s Far East on Sunday as supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny took to the streets to protest his...


54750. Hungary, Bolivia seek COVID-19 vaccine from BangladeshPublished: January 31, 2021 16:33:51

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam on Sunday said Hungary and Bolivia have sought doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from Bangladesh. The state minister also said in the parliament...