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78701. Science enthusiasts will observe outer space on Friday and SaturdayPublished: November 28, 2019 19:54:23

Science enthusiasts will be able to observe outer space through telescope on Friday and Saturday evening at the National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) in the capital’s Agargaon. The...


78702. US move on Hong Kong dims deal hopesPublished: November 28, 2019 19:41:32

US President Donald Trump's decision to sign a bill into law that interferes with China's internal affairs related to Hong Kong has cast a cloud over prospects for a highly...


78703. Extremely tough to set a timeline for Rohingya return: UNHCRPublished: November 28, 2019 19:40:51

The UN Refugee Agency on Thursday said it is extremely difficult to set a timeline when the conducive environment for the return of Rohingyas will be created. The UNHCR called...


78704. 'Pollution a challenge to sustainable maritime development'Published: November 28, 2019 19:30:59

Planning Minister MA Mannan on Thursday said manmade pollution, contamination, and natural disasters pose challenges to sustainable maritime development. "We’ve maritime resources but there are many challenges such as pollution,...


78705. Daraz brings Fatafati Friday for fifth timePublished: November 28, 2019 19:29:56

Following the success of the last four years, Daraz Bangladesh (daraz.com.bd) has arranged the popular shopping event Daraz Fatafati Friday (known as Black Friday) for the fifth time, says a...


78706. Marshall Islands President exchanges pleasantries with HasinaPublished: November 28, 2019 19:25:31

President of the Marshall Islands Hilda C Heine on Thursday phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and exchanged pleasantries. Hilda Heine made the phone call to the Prime Minister at noon...


78707. NOVOAIR to operate six flights on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar routePublished: November 28, 2019 19:18:00

NOVOAIR, a private airlines of the country, has increased its domestic flights to Cox’s Bazar responding to passengers’ demand. NOVOAIR is going to operate six flights on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route...


78708. ‘Onion prices still beyond control due to inadequate imports’Published: November 28, 2019 19:13:59

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said onion prices still remain beyond control due to inadequate import and lack of stock. He came up with the remarks while talking...


78709. Ex-president of Maldives sentenced to five years in jailPublished: November 28, 2019 18:46:36

A criminal court of the Maldives found former president Abdulla Yameen guilty of money laundering on Thursday and sentenced him to five years in prison, the judge said. Yameen, who...


78710. EBL signs agreement with Studio BibianaPublished: November 28, 2019 18:30:22

M Khorshed Anowar, head of Retail and SME Banking of Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and Lipi Khandker, owner of Studio Bibiana Limited signed a partnership discount in Dhaka recently, says...


78711. Stocks end flat after rough ridePublished: November 28, 2019 18:24:37

Stocks finished almost flat on Thursday after volatile trading as investors booked some profits with cautious positioning. DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), settled at 4731,...


78712. PDB proposes 23pc hike in bulk power pricesPublished: November 28, 2019 18:07:56

The Bangladesh Power Development Board or BPDB has proposed to the energy regulator to increase bulk electricity tariff by 23.27 per cent per unit to trim its losses. The state-owned...


78713. 'Onion prices still beyond control'Published: November 28, 2019 17:19:05

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said onion prices still remain beyond control due to inadequate import and lack of stock. He came up with the remarks while talking...


78714. Seven kgs of plastic waste found in dead deer's stomach in ThailandPublished: November 28, 2019 16:22:11

A national park in Northern Thailand on Tuesday posted on its social media page images of stomach of a dead wild deer filled with plastic waste and a piece of...


78715. Nusrat video: Ex-OC Moazzem jailed for eight yearsPublished: November 28, 2019 16:16:17

A tribunal dealing with cybercrimes has jailed Moazzem Hossain, former OC of Sonagazi Police Station in Feni, for a total of eight years for unlawfully releasing a video of a...


78716. Super Hostel renames to Super HomePublished: November 28, 2019 15:19:36

Super Hostel, a project of a Chinese-run Neways International Company Ltd, has been renamed as Super Home to provide homely environment and make a hassle-free life for singles and students....


78717. Leaders speak on breaking stereotypesPublished: November 28, 2019 15:18:59

To inspire youths of Bangladesh, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh successfully organised "Be the Change: Redefining Stereotypes"-- a one-day symposium at Helmut Kutin Auditorium, SOS Hermann Gmeiner College, Dhaka on...


78718. Connecting theories with practices of corporate worldPublished: November 28, 2019 15:13:15

After pulling off two successful seasons, this year North South University Human Resources Club (NSU HR CLUB) has organised and launched the third season of its signature event 'HR Calibration...


78719. Children, the elderly crowd hospitals as Dhaka's air quality keeps worseningPublished: November 28, 2019 15:02:20

Children and elderly people have been facing nasal, ophthalmological, and respiratory diseases due to air pollution made worse by the construction of flyovers, roads, and the metro rail. The diseases...


78720. Barca ease into last-16 of Champions LeaguePublished: November 28, 2019 14:10:40

Lionel Messi scored in his 700th match for Barcelona and also set up goals for Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann as the Catalans beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Wednesday to...


78721. Exclusive wedding package at Amari DhakaPublished: November 28, 2019 13:51:48

Amari Dhaka is offering an exclusive wedding package aiming to make one's vision of a perfect wedding into a reality. The hotel promises a wedding celebration that is personalised and...


78722. Police arrest BNP leader Khairul KabirPublished: November 28, 2019 13:50:41

Police have arrested BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon near the Supreme Court on Thursday. Khokon was taken into custody at 10:00am, Shahbagh Police Station chief Abul Hasan said....


78723. PM inaugurates four development schemesPublished: November 28, 2019 13:42:05

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated four development projects including installation of solar panels in the remote areas of the Parbatya Chattogram to distribute power. The prime minister opened the...


78724. 152 Bangladeshis return home from LibyaPublished: November 28, 2019 13:29:17

The government brought back 152 Bangladeshis and the bodies of three workers from war-torn Libya on Thursday. A chartered flight carrying the workers landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at...


78725. Dhaka's rail link with north dists snappedPublished: November 28, 2019 13:05:26

Dhaka’s train communication with the northern part of the country was disrupted after the engine of a local train broke down near Jhaoil overbridge in Kamarkhanda upazila of Sirajganj district...


78726. MP Liton murder: Ex-JaPa MP Kader Khan, six others get deathPublished: November 28, 2019 12:33:19

A Gaibandha court has sentenced former Jatiya Party MP Abdul Kader Khan and six others to death for killing Awami League lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton three years ago. District and...


78727. EU allocates Tk 13.17m for Bulbul victimsPublished: November 28, 2019 12:19:58

The European Union (EU) has allocated €140 000 Euro (Tk 13.17 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent cyclone Bulbul. The aid will directly benefit...


78728. ‘Drug trader’ dies in Noakhali ‘gunfight’Published: November 28, 2019 12:04:36

A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of detective branch (DB) of police at West Mahduripur in Sadar upazila of Noakhali district early Thursday. The...


78729. Buying spree pushes markets upPublished: November 28, 2019 11:58:31

Stocks witnessed positive trend in early hour trading on Thursday as some investors continued their buying appetite on sector-wise issues. Following the previous three days’ gaining streak, the Dhaka Stock...


78730. Verdict against ex-OC Moazzem todayPublished: November 28, 2019 11:50:39

The verdict in a case filed against former officer-in-charge (OC) of Sonagazi Police Station Moazzem Hossain under the Digital Security Act is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday. Cyber Tribunal...


78731. SC defers Khaleda's bail hearing, seeks medical reportPublished: November 28, 2019 11:47:39

The Supreme Court has ordered government-appointed doctors for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to submit a report on her health, pending a decision on a bail appeal in the Zia Charitable...


78732. Govt plans skills development for 1.5m RMG workersPublished: November 28, 2019 11:39:32

The government has taken an initiative to conduct a training programme for the skills development of some 1.50 million Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers. The decision of the training programme has...


78733. TikTok apologises for taking down video on Muslims in ChinaPublished: November 28, 2019 11:36:46

Social media app TikTok apologised to a user on Thursday for removing a video that criticised China’s treatment of Muslims, blaming a “human moderation error” and saying the images had...


78734. IDCOL to seek GCF support for coastal afforestationPublished: November 28, 2019 11:21:32

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) is planning to mobilise US$ 80 million for enhancing the country's resilience of coastal ecosystem through afforestation. Of the amount, $ 60 million will be...


78735. Telecom, power, engineering, banking sector gain mostPublished: November 28, 2019 11:19:21

Stocks witnessed yet another positive session Wednesday, extending the gaining streak for the third straight day, as investors showed their appetite on selective large-cap issues. The market opened on upward...


78736. BSEC approves Tk 6.0b Islami Bank bondPublished: November 28, 2019 11:16:04

The securities regulator has approved a mudaraba redeemable non-convertible subordinated bond worth Tk 6.0 billion in favour of Islami Bank Bangladesh. The approval was given at a commission meeting, presided...


78737. Water transport workers call off strikePublished: November 28, 2019 11:08:08

Following a meeting with State Minister for Labour and Employment Begum Monnujan Sufian at the ministry on Wednesday night, water transport workers who had declared a strike on Tuesday night...


78738. CAB for separate division or ministry to protect consumers' interestPublished: November 28, 2019 10:46:25

The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) called for either forming a separate division or creating a new ministry to deal with the affairs of the consumers to protect their interests....


78739. China warns US of retaliation for law backing HK protestersPublished: November 28, 2019 10:43:41

China warned the United States on Thursday it would take “firm counter measures” in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in...


78740. Export diversification: New sectors missing out on bank creditPublished: November 28, 2019 10:33:53

Banking experts have underscored the need for better credit risk management and good corporate governance to reduce the volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in banks and other financial institutions. They...


78741. Finance minister rules out trade war falloutPublished: November 28, 2019 10:33:03

Finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said on Wednesday Bangladesh's economy would not face any shock from the ongoing global trade war due to its strong base. The minister said due...


78742. Unipec, Vitol bid best to supply 1.06m tonnes of fuel oilPublished: November 28, 2019 10:25:18

Unipec Singapore and Vitol Asia have offered best bids to supply 1.06 million tonnes of refined fuel oil products to Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) next year. The companies, if chosen...


78743. Use of antibiotics up in country, so is resistancePublished: November 28, 2019 10:17:13

The consumption of widely used antimicrobial drugs has been increasing at a fast pace in recent years in Bangladesh, according to a research study. The findings of a research study,...


78744. Volume of NPL up 24pc in Q3Published: November 28, 2019 09:55:05

The volume of classified loans in the country's banking sector rose further to hit an all-time high at Tk 1.16 trillion (1.16 lakh crore) at the end of the third...


78745. ICC Bangladesh delegation meets PresidentPublished: November 27, 2019 22:11:28

A seven-member delegation of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, led by its President Mahbubur Rahman, met President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in the capital on Wednesday. At the...


78746. Major currencies hardly budge, trapped by US-China trade talksPublished: November 27, 2019 22:01:27

Major currencies hardly budged on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to the final outcome of US-China trade talks and a shortened holiday week in the United States (US), reports Reuters....


78747. Students engage in poverty alleviation discoursePublished: November 27, 2019 21:59:16

Abhijit Banarjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer -- the 2019 Nobel laureates in Economics have made tremendous contributions in alleviating global poverty crisis. But how have they done it? Can...


78748. Contest to improve speaking abilitiesPublished: November 27, 2019 21:58:02

Yusra Binte Sikandar, a student of School of Life Sciences (SLS) of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) won the prestigious title of 'Division L' Champion in Humorous Speech Contest 2019 under...


78749. IT quality education in 100 schoolsPublished: November 27, 2019 21:56:34

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in collaboration with the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Bangladesh (DSHE) held a seminar on "ICT in Education" on November 25, 2019 at capital's...


78750. ‘Child-centred projects slower than other projects’Published: November 27, 2019 21:53:48

The progress of implementation of child-cantred projects is comparatively less than that of other projects of the national budget, said a study of Save the Children. The scenario of child...