Loading...

57101. China to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line workersPublished: December 19, 2020 20:57:20

China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control, a senior official said Saturday. Vice Minister of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin gave...


57102. US election 2020: Biden to the White HousePublished: December 19, 2020 20:47:35

The electoral college officially voted on last Monday to make Joe Biden the 46th president of the United States, thus formaliying his victory. Usually, the electoral college meeting is a...


57103. Poor EconomicsPublished: December 19, 2020 20:39:51

The meaning intended by the authors of 'Poor Economics' (Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflow -- the Nobel Lauriate duo) is Derridian in import, inviting de-construction of the words. What the...


57104. e-CAB preparing guidelines for e-commerce sectorPublished: December 19, 2020 20:13:54

The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) is preparing a standard operating procedure to bring its members under accountability and to protect customers from fraudulence. General Secretary of e-CAB Abdul Wahid...


57105. NSU holds webinar on impact of releasing Hindi films in BangladeshPublished: December 19, 2020 19:27:38

North South University has arranged a webinar to discuss the impact of Hindi films on the Bangladeshi film industry, society, and culture amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Political...


57106. Momen says positive branding will attract more foreign investment, create jobsPublished: December 19, 2020 19:05:05

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said foreign investment flow will increase significantly in the country contributing to job creations through government efforts to brand Bangladesh positively across...


57107. Biden, wife to get first vaccine dose MondayPublished: December 19, 2020 19:01:03

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, said Biden’s incoming press secretary, Jen Psaki. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris...


57108. Home decor at the doorstep during Covid-19Published: December 19, 2020 18:47:32

For the first time in Bangladesh, home decor consumers have found an easy option to avail themselves of professional interior design guidance from the comfort of their home through its...


57109. BNP issues show-cause notice in attacking language, Hafizuddin saysPublished: December 19, 2020 18:45:21

Terming untrue the allegations mentioned in the show-cause notice served on him, BNP Vice-Chairman Maj (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed on Saturday said he felt insulted as the party issued it in...


57110. Bangladesh logs 1,267 new virus cases, another 25 diePublished: December 19, 2020 18:38:50

Bangladesh has registered 1,267 new cases of the novel coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections so far to 499,560, reports bdnews24.com. The death toll climbed to...


57111. Quader says BNP joins election to make it questionablePublished: December 19, 2020 18:36:51

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP takes part in elections not to win but to make the polls questionable. “The...


57112. Australia rout India to take 1-0 series leadPublished: December 19, 2020 18:30:20

Josh Hazlewood took five for eight as Australia romped to an emphatic victory by eight wickets inside three days in the first test at Adelaide Oval on Saturday after skittling...


57113. Study shows 86pc people with disabilities directly involved in agriculturePublished: December 19, 2020 18:28:52

A total of 86 per cent people with physical and leprosy disabilities in Bangladesh are directly involved in agriculture, while the income of 88 per cent of farmers with disabilities...


57114. Filipino cinema offers Venice-themed pandemic escapePublished: December 19, 2020 18:19:46

Some moviegoers in the Philippine capital, tired of lengthy COVID-19 restrictions, are opting for a taste of Venice, bobbing in front of the big screen in socially distanced gondolas. Gondoliers...


57115. Opportunity to learn about market researchPublished: December 19, 2020 18:07:36

With the dynamic business and marketplace scenarios, proper market research is the most essential arrow in the quiver. From developing the marketing strategy to get a real insight into consumerism,...


57116. VCPEAB to collaborate with FIs for a sustainable startup ecosystemPublished: December 19, 2020 18:02:54

Venture Capital and Private Equity Association of Bangladesh (VCPEAB), a private sector body that aims to strengthen the local venture capital and startup ecosystem, organized an online roundtable titled, “Financial...


57117. Why Baker Bhai’s popularity skyrocketedPublished: December 19, 2020 17:34:33

Do many of today’s generation know Humayun Ahmed received hundreds of requests including one from the then prime minister of Bangladesh for not executing Baker Bhai in 1993? Probably not....


57118. Mandatory online tax return submission for salaried taxpayers from next yearPublished: December 19, 2020 17:33:22

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is exploring possibility to make online tax return submission mandatory for all salaried taxpayers from next year, said a senior tax official on Saturday....


57119. Russia's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000Published: December 19, 2020 17:30:58

Russian authorities said on Saturday that 585 people had died from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the country's official death toll to 50,347, reports Reuters. Authorities also reported...


57120. Outbound migrant workers to get vaccinated as a priority, minister saysPublished: December 19, 2020 17:29:01

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (EWOE) ministry is working for the outbound migrant workers so that they get vaccinated as a priority when the Covid-19 vaccine will arrive in the...


57121. China issues national security rules on foreign investmentPublished: December 19, 2020 16:38:48

China published rules on Saturday for reviewing foreign investment on national security grounds, potentially broad measures that it insisted did not amount to protectionism. The review system announced by the...


57122. Chilean president handed $3,500 fine for mask-less selfiePublished: December 19, 2020 16:35:39

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was slapped with a $3,500 fine on Friday after posing for a selfie on the beach with a bystander without wearing a mask as required during...


57123. Detectives arrest five suspected drug traders from MotijheelPublished: December 19, 2020 16:26:33

Detectives in a drive arrested five suspected drug traders from the city’s Motijheel area on Saturday. The arrestees are Sajib Hossain, 36, Rubel alais Shubho, 21, Abdur Rahman D, 45,...


57124. Malaysia to receive first batch of Pfizer vaccine in FebruaryPublished: December 19, 2020 16:14:11

Malaysia on Saturday said it expects to receive the first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech in February, according to a report by national news...


57125. Pak PM says Army ‘works under’ him: ReportPublished: December 19, 2020 16:08:26

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asserted that the Army is a state institution which works under him, amidst Opposition’s allegations of the powerful military establishment’s interference in the country’s...


57126. Hult Prize is back at SUSTPublished: December 19, 2020 15:59:10

The world's most competitive business concept sharing platform 'Hult Prize' has returned to Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). The Hult Prize 2020 competition, like every year, will happen...


57127. Grameenphone receives recognition for 'Excellence in Automation'Published: December 19, 2020 15:17:25

Grameenphone has been awarded 'Excellence in Automation-Bangladesh' at the UiPath Automation Excellence Awards 2020 for its continuous efforts towards bringing innovation to secure a digital future, says a press release received...


57128. Mild cold snap continues to grip BangladeshPublished: December 19, 2020 14:44:45

A mild cold wave is sweeping over large swaths of Bangladesh and expected to last for a few more days, according to the Met Office. The lowest temperature in the...


57129. 42 noted citizens demand investigation into EC's 'serious misconduct'Published: December 19, 2020 14:24:58

As many as 42 eminent citizens have urged President Abdul Hamid to investigate complaints of indiscipline and serious financial misconduct against the Election Commission, reports bdnews24.com. Supreme Court lawyer Shahdeen...


57130. Eight die in Turkey hospital firePublished: December 19, 2020 14:00:39

A fire in a private hospital’s Covid-19 intensive care unit killed eight people, the governor’s office in the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep said on Saturday, reports Reuters.   The...


57131. Australian Open to kick off February 8Published: December 19, 2020 13:25:12

The Australian Open will start on February 8, three weeks later than scheduled, organisers confirmed on Saturday after months of speculation over the first Grand Slam of 2021. The start...


57132. India bowled out for humiliating lowest Test inningsPublished: December 19, 2020 13:09:02

Australia have demolished India for 36, their lowest Test score ever, according to Australia's cricket-news website—cricket.com.au. Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins were the chief destroyers, picking up 5-8 and 4-21...


57133. Portuguese President praises migrant BangladeshisPublished: December 19, 2020 12:37:38

President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has praised the migrant Bangladeshis living in Portugal for their diligence and sincerity in work. He said the economic relation needs to be...


57134. How to put the green in greenbackPublished: December 19, 2020 12:32:47

Five years ago, many investors and executives would have politely told Jill Atkins to buzz off. Now they listen keenly when the British academic presents her work, known as “extinction...


57135. Pakistan alleges India preparing for ‘surgical strike’ against itPublished: December 19, 2020 12:14:01

Pakistan’s government has alleged that India is preparing to launch a “surgical [military] strike” on Pakistani soil and has called for the international community to help de-escalate the situation between...


57136. Italy orders Christmas and New Year lockdownPublished: December 19, 2020 11:55:25

Italy has ordered a nationwide lockdown over much of the Christmas and New Year period in an effort to combat a rise in coronavirus cases. The country will be under...


57137. SolarWinds hackers broke into US cable firm, web records showPublished: December 19, 2020 10:59:45

Suspected Russian hackers accessed the systems of a US internet provider and a county government in Arizona as part of a sprawling cyber-espionage campaign disclosed this week, according to an...


57138. 11 die as train slams into bus in JoypurhatPublished: December 19, 2020 10:42:28

At least 11 people were killed and five others injured after a train ploughed into a bus at a level crossing in Joypurhat Sadar Upazila on Saturday. The incident occurred...


57139. Moderna Covid-19 vaccine gets US approvalPublished: December 19, 2020 09:49:38

Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Friday became the second to receive emergency use authorisation (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration, welcome news to a nation with a staggering Covid-19...


57140. WhatsApp bringing voice, video calls to desktop next yearPublished: December 19, 2020 09:37:48

Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp will introduce voice and video calling feature to the messaging app’s desktop version next year, a company spokesperson told Reuters news agency. The move to facilitate calls...


57141. Zoom removing cap on call lengths during the holidaysPublished: December 19, 2020 09:16:20

Friends and families kept apart by Covid this Christmas and New Year will not find their virtual gatherings over Zoom cut short by the usual 40-minute limit for free subscribers....


57142. Disney, Comcast, AT&T set streaming battlePublished: December 19, 2020 09:15:14

Next year, as coronavirus vaccines roll out around the world, consumers are expected to return to restaurants, sports arenas and movie theatres. But with films like “Matrix 4,” “In the...


57143. Rice price rises, open market sales cover three more citiesPublished: December 19, 2020 08:53:29

Amidst an unabated rise in the prices of rice, the government will start the open market sale (OMS) of the main staple in three more city corporations, in addition to...


57144. Bangladesh's mobile users reach 168.36mPublished: December 19, 2020 08:47:24

The total number of mobile phone subscribers reached 168.36 million in November going up by 2,98,000 from October, according to a report of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Robi...


57145. Bangladeshis among Asian migrants exposed to multiple risks: UN report  Published: December 18, 2020 23:47:33

Bangladesh hosts one of largest stateless populations of the Asia-Pacific region, but Bangladeshis are also among the largest migrant groups who are facing socio-economic and health risks during the pandemic,...


57146. Emphasis on valid job demand, fair recruitment processPublished: December 18, 2020 23:08:34

Valid job demands and fair recruitment process are crucial for ensuring safe migration, said diplomats and stakeholders at a discussion on Friday. They also emphasised the need for enforcement of...


57147. Factors responsible for suicide in BangladeshPublished: December 18, 2020 22:48:36

Psychological autopsy studies are the most accepted method of identification of risk factors for suicide. Repeated autopsy studies in developed countries revealed that at least 90 per cent of those...


57148. Foreign workers' databasePublished: December 18, 2020 22:42:15

It is unfortunate that the moves to streamline foreigners' jobs in the country have mostly fallen flat. All major steps taken by government agencies to check illegal employment of and...


57149. India take lead in Adelaide test, dismissing Australia inside a dayPublished: December 18, 2020 22:39:18

India dismissed Australia for 191 in 72 overs on Friday to take a 53-run first-innings lead that looked highly unlikely in the first half hour of a dramatic second day...


57150. Helping the poor survive cold spellsPublished: December 18, 2020 22:21:56

The Met office in its monthly report has forecasted that the northern, north-eastern and the central parts of the country might experience two cold spells at the end of this...