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79501. eGeneration wins ASOCIO ICT AwardsPublished: November 14, 2019 11:08:36

eGeneration Limited won 2019 ASOCIO ICT Awards in the Outstanding User Organisation category in an event held at the Conference & Event Centre (CCEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday....


79502. Things one does not learn while studying in a universityPublished: November 14, 2019 11:00:46

University is a veritable rite of passage. Most people have been fed an ideal imagery of life from a young age-- going to school, then college, then university, and then...


79503. MI Cement to form three subsidiary cosPublished: November 14, 2019 10:58:26

MI Cement Factory Ltd has approved formation of three subsidiary companies -- Ocean Voyager Shipping Lines, Ocean Victory Shipping Lines and Ocean Vision Shipping Lines. The board of directors of...


79504. Most food waste takes place at wedding parties: StudyPublished: November 14, 2019 10:53:37

Around 50 per cent of youths visit restaurants two to four times a month, spending Tk 3,000 each, indicating high food and water consumption and higher waste, a study showed....


79505. Row over 'Nirapon' activities: US retailers want BD to support their platformPublished: November 14, 2019 10:48:13

A group of US apparel retailers and importers has urged Bangladesh government and other stakeholders to support their platform Nirapon's efforts to improve worker safety in the country's readymade garment...


79506. BKB to automate all its branches by June next yrPublished: November 14, 2019 10:41:00

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has committed to implementing automation in all its branches with core banking software solution by June 2020. The bank made the pledge at a performance review...


79507. 'Banks should have strong IT sections'Published: November 14, 2019 10:12:43

Tech professionals in the country's banking sector favoured special regulations and policies for better IT (information technology) employee management, recruitment and skill development, a survey has revealed. About 72 per...


79508. Onion price hits new high -Tk 170 a kgPublished: November 14, 2019 10:02:17

Local onion price soars to an all time high of Tk 170 a kg in different retail markets across the city on Wednesday, according to traders and consumers. Price of...


79509. Cyclone Bulbul: 100,000 people still without electricity in BagerhatPublished: November 14, 2019 10:00:49

The electricity supply system of Bagerhat Rural Electrification Board (REB) was severely affected by the cyclonic storm Bulbul that lashed the country’s coastal districts in the early hours of Sunday....


79510. Train accidents kill 111 in six yearsPublished: November 14, 2019 09:45:18

Some 12 train accidents took place on the loops of railway tracks in the country in last six years, but none of them caused death except Wednesday's crash. The latest...


79511. Saudi Aramco to supply LNG to BangladeshPublished: November 13, 2019 21:48:29

Saudi Arabian state energy company Aramco plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh as part of a tentative $3 billion deal signed in October, officials told Reuters.ACWA Power...


79512. Govt to ensure speedy trial of Abrar murderPublished: November 13, 2019 20:37:46

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the government will take measures to fast-track the Abrar Fahad murder trial. The minister made the remarks at a media briefing at the Secretariat...


79513. Bulbul wreaks havoc but spares a tragedyPublished: November 13, 2019 20:28:57

Bulbul, the cyclonic storm, has wrought large-scale devastation in the coastal districts but mercifully spared a tragedy of cataclysmic proportions, as feared. Indeed, it had all the makings of a...


79514. Explosion in diabetes prevalence fearedPublished: November 13, 2019 20:24:36

Introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threats from diabetes, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is...


79515. US-China trade deal to remove 'dark cloud' on oil marketPublished: November 13, 2019 20:24:12

OPEC's Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said on Wednesday he is confident that the United States and China would reach a trade deal and that it would remove a "dark cloud"...


79516. Enhancing quality of educationPublished: November 13, 2019 20:19:13

Bangladesh has made some visible progress in its education sector. Whereas, many developing countries are finding it difficult to address gender gap in education, Bangladesh has already achieved gender parity...


79517. India's Seven Sisters: Making a win-win connectivity dealPublished: November 13, 2019 20:18:17

Seven north-eastern states of India -- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur?, Meghalaya?, Mizoram?, Nagaland? and Tripura -- share an international border of 5,182 kilometres with neighbouring countries. Thus, India has 1,395...


79518. Using modern machinery in farmingPublished: November 13, 2019 20:15:09

Farmers are not getting fair price for their newly harvested Aman paddy although the retail markets saw rice prices go up by Tk 4.0-6.0 a kg over the last few...


79519. Income tax fair from ThursdayPublished: November 13, 2019 20:13:03

The weeklong national income tax fair-2019 will begin on Thursday across the country aiming to encourage potential taxpayers and increase awareness among the people. Chairman of the National Board of...


79520. Scorecard improves land e-mutation efficiencyPublished: November 13, 2019 20:10:36

Using transformative potential of technology to ensure sustainable improvements in public service delivery for citizens is a crucial pathway to realise aspirations of 'Digital Bangladesh'. Technological innovation in this area...


79521. Disrupting climate change through innovationPublished: November 13, 2019 20:05:04

Because it poses an existential threat to humanity, climate change represents the bad kind of disruption. But it can - and must - be fought with the good kind of...


79522. Drive to continue until eradication of crimes: PMPublished: November 13, 2019 19:31:38

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the ongoing drive against casinos and all sorts of corruption, including bribery, will continue until the elimination of crimes from all spheres of...


79523. Police arrest two EC employees over NID scamPublished: November 13, 2019 17:47:09

Police have arrested two employees of the Election Commission's offices in Chattogram in connection with the distribution of counterfeit NIDs to Rohingya refugees. The arrestees are Abul Khair Bhuiyan, 45,...


79524. Call to revise safety net provision for crab farmersPublished: November 13, 2019 17:28:13

There is a crying need to revise the safety net provision for crab farmers and the existing ban period to collect wild crabs should be stretched. Speakers came up with...


79525. 'Construction works of third Karnaphuli bridge begins next year'Published: November 13, 2019 17:12:21

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the construction works of the proposed third Karnaphuli bridge will start next year under the financial assistance of Republic of...


79526. Apple slammed for riot ‘support’Published: November 13, 2019 17:07:53

Chinese netisens and analysts slammed and urged Apple to stop facilitating rioters in Hong Kong as the company has allegedly been providing videos and songs in support of the Hong...


79527. Anisul for holding Abrar murder trial in speedy tribunalPublished: November 13, 2019 17:04:04

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said the case over the barbaric murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad should be held in the speedy trial tribunal...


79528. Kabul's air pollution may be deadlier than warPublished: November 13, 2019 17:00:46

Yousuf fled with his family from his home in eastern Afghanistan eight years ago to escape the war, but he couldn’t escape tragedy. In the capital, Kabul, five of his...


79529. Women's Internet use falls behind despite growing uptake globally: UNPublished: November 13, 2019 16:31:47

A new study from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on Tuesday showed that some 4.1 billion people worldwide are now online, but in most countries, developing ones particularly, women's use...


79530. 'Robber' killed in Ashuganj gunfightPublished: November 13, 2019 16:24:11

A suspected robber has died in a so-called shootout with police in Brahmanbaria’s Ashuganj Upazila, reports bdnews24.com. The incident took place in Jatrapur Chaporbari area of the Upazila around 1:15am...


79531. Bangladeshi man pays Rs 5.0m to kidnappers in KolkataPublished: November 13, 2019 16:16:37

A Bangladeshi businessman has alleged that he paid a ransom of Rs 5.0 million to secure his release from a group of kidnappers, PTI reports citing a senior police officer,...


79532. Stocks plunge amid selling bingePublished: November 13, 2019 16:12:13

Stocks ended lower on Wednesday, after remaining flat in the previous day, as investors mostly on selling binge on sector-wise large-cap shares. DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock...


79533. No war criminals at Victory Day programmes: MinisterPublished: November 13, 2019 15:10:07

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said war criminals and people with controversial roles in the Liberation War will not be allowed to attend Victory Day programmes across the country....


79534. Better logistics can help Bangladesh boost exports: WBPublished: November 13, 2019 14:54:38

Bangladesh needs to improve its transport and logistics systems to meet the needs of its growing economy and boost export growth, said a new World Bank report launched on Wednesday....


79535. ACC opens probe against former Gopalganj university VCPublished: November 13, 2019 14:43:22

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an investigation into the allegations of embezzlement and acquisition of illegal wealth against Khondoker Nasiruddin, the former vice chancellor of Gopalganj's Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur...


79536. 'Human failure' behind B'baria train crash: Probe committeePublished: November 13, 2019 14:37:01

A probe panel formed by the railway authority has attributed the fatal train crash to ‘human failure’ in Brahmanbaria that left 16 people dead and at least 50 others wounded....


79537. Number of captive pandas increases to 600 globallyPublished: November 13, 2019 14:33:24

A total of 60 captive panda cubs were born, 57 of which survived this year, leading to a captive panda population of 600 worldwide, China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration...


79538. Venice mayor declares disaster as city hit by second worst high tidePublished: November 13, 2019 14:05:13

Venice was hit by the second highest tide recorded in the lagoon city on Tuesday, which flooded its historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways deep underwater....


79539. Union Bank opens Bandartila branchPublished: November 13, 2019 14:01:44

Omar Farooque, Managing Director of Union Bank Limited, inaugurated the Bandartila Branch in Chattogram as the chief guest on Wednesday. Deputy Managing Director Hasan Iqbal was present as special guest....


79540. Heidelberg to acquire Emirates Cement, Emirates PowerPublished: November 13, 2019 13:54:08

The board of directors of Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd has approved the acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding of Emirates Cement and Emirates Power from UltraTech Cement Middle East Investments...


79541. Regent Textile recommends 5.0pc stock dividendPublished: November 13, 2019 13:42:41

The board of directors of Regent Textile Mills Ltd has recommended 5.0 per cent stock dividend for the year ended on June 30, 2019, said an official disclosure on Wednesday....


79542. MI Cement to form three subsidiary companiesPublished: November 13, 2019 13:41:25

The board of directors of MI Cement Factory Ltd has approved formation of the three subsidiary companies -- Ocean Voyager Shipping Lines, Ocean Victory Shipping and Ocean Vision Shipping Lines....


79543. ‘Farm Fresh’ begins month-long campaignPublished: November 13, 2019 13:37:02

‘Farm Fresh’, the renowned dairy brand of Akij Food and Beverages Ltd. (AFBL) has started a month-long campaign titled “Khamartheke glass e din e din eiashe” with the promise of...


79544. Diabetes treatment guideline app launchedPublished: November 13, 2019 13:24:00

Country’s first government recognised diabetes treatment guideline was launched on Tuesday.  “Diabetes Care BADAS Guideline 2019” was prepared jointly by Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) and Non-Communicable Diseases Control Programme...


79545. Abrar murder: Police file charge sheet accusing 25Published: November 13, 2019 13:22:30

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday submitted charge sheet before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court accusing 25 people in BUET student Abrar Fahad killing case....


79546. Five admission seekers held for cheating at SUSTPublished: November 13, 2019 12:55:27

The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) detained five people from the campus on Tuesday for cheating in the admission process. The detainees were identified as Sakidul Islam Shakil,...


79547. Rail authorities initiate case over B'baria train crashPublished: November 13, 2019 12:16:42

The railway authorities have started a case over the fatal collision between two trains on Tuesday that left 16 people dead in Brahmanbaria’s Kasba Upazila. Mandabagh Railway Station Master Zakir...


79548. Bourses down in early tradingPublished: November 13, 2019 12:04:30

Stocks witnessed a downward trend in early hour of trading on Wednesday as risk-averse investors went on selling binge on sector-wise shares. Following the previous day’s downturn, the Dhaka Stock...


79549. Car bomb blast near Afghan interior ministry kills sevenPublished: November 13, 2019 11:50:16

Seven people were killed and seven injured on Wednesday after a car bomb explosion near the interior ministry in the Afghan capital of Kabul, a government spokesman said. There was...


79550. Bolivian senator declares herself interim presidentPublished: November 13, 2019 11:44:57

Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim president of the South American country following Evo Morales' resignation. Lawmakers from Mr Morales' party boycotted the session, meaning there was...