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81151. Daraz buyers meet its officials in port city  Published: October 14, 2019 22:22:01

Daraz Fan Club arranged ‘fan meet’ at Saint Martin Hotel in Chattogram on October 12 (Friday).  The buyers of Daraj met the high officials of the popular e-commerce organisation of...


81152. None but shareholders to decide CEMF fate  Published: October 14, 2019 22:11:05

City of London Investment Management Company Limited (CLIM), an investment management company, has been a significant unitholder of Bangladesh's closed-end mutual fund (CEMF) for many years. However, CLIM's support for...


81153. Students in politics: A Hobson's choice  Published: October 14, 2019 22:08:11

In the face of unflinching demands voiced by the students of BUET to ban student politics on its campus, the university authorities prohibited all political activities there on October 11....


81154. Boosting trade with Indonesia  Published: October 14, 2019 22:06:33

Both Bangladesh and Indonesia are all set to submit a list of as many as 300 products to each other for duty-free access to their respective market under a preferential...


81155. Police arrests Dhaka blast ‘masterminds’Published: October 14, 2019 21:49:02

Police have arrested the 'masterminds' of the crude bomb attacks on the law-enforcing agency at the capital's Gulistan and Science Laboratory intersections earlier this year. According to the law-enforcing agency,...


81156. Role of investment bank in M&A processPublished: October 14, 2019 21:12:06

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) market in Bangladesh is in its infancy. But if we look at the corporate sectors of our country we see that the time has come to...


81157. Asia's future knocking: Xi's epochal India visit?Published: October 14, 2019 21:08:46

Xi Jinping's India visit last week should be seen in the same epochal category of summits as the World War II conferences bringing Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph...


81158. Resolution to de minimis tax exemption issuePublished: October 14, 2019 21:06:56

Major obstacles to delivery of samples in some developing countries include high tax and delay in completing procedural formalities of importing samples of items. Such costs of both official and...


81159. Boat craftsmen struggling for livelihood in NaraillPublished: October 14, 2019 20:53:56

NARAIL, Oct 14 (UNB): Twenty-five families, who have kept the boat-making craftsmanship alive for smooth movement in the monsoon, are struggling to keep their heads above water in summer.  Residents...


81160. Brexit: Deal or no-deal?Published: October 14, 2019 20:44:54

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has gone on to save his Brexit plan with a warning on last Monday to the European Union (EU) that he would not delay Brexit...


81161. Demystifying why US economic growth is lacklusterPublished: October 14, 2019 20:41:15

The US gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of more than three (3.0) per cent for much of the 1980s and 1990s, according to the Bureau of Economic...


81162. Made in Bangladesh event in Qatar on Dec 10-12Published: October 14, 2019 20:40:48

A three-day exhibition of Bangladeshi products is going to kick off in Qatar on December 10 with the aim to strengthen local trade and investment with the host country. The...


81163. Momen stresses innovation to bolster economic growthPublished: October 14, 2019 20:33:56

Urging the youths to utilise innovations for economic growth, Foreign Minister Abul Momen said Bangladesh has been turned into a manufacturer country of technology product and services. He made the...


81164. Directives given for quick disposal of the case: PM to Abrar’s family  Published: October 14, 2019 19:49:16

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she has directed the Law Minister to find ways for quick disposal of the Abrar Fahad murder case. "I’ve already asked the Law...


81165. DSE fails to come out of red zone for sixth consecutive sessionPublished: October 14, 2019 19:41:06

The Dhaka bourse on Monday failed to come out of the red zone that prolonged for sixth consecutive session amid investors’ lack of confidence. On the day, the broad index...


81166. Don't show firearms publicly, govt issues notificationPublished: October 14, 2019 18:45:56

The government on Monday ordered licenced firearm holders not to show their firearms publicly, warning that those who will violate this order will have to face actions as per the...


81167. Digital device expo kicks off in cityPublished: October 14, 2019 18:41:40

A three-day long 'Digital Device and Innovation Expo-2019' has kicked off in the city on Monday aimed at showcasing locally-made products and attracting visitors specially youth and students. Foreign Minister...


81168. Economic Watch: China secures resilient trade growth amid soft global demandsPublished: October 14, 2019 18:24:31

China managed to maintain generally steady trade growth in the first three quarters of this year though global uncertainties weighed on trade demands. The country's foreign trade rose 2.8 per...


81169. Disposal of radioactive wastes: Cabinet obligates polluters to bear costsPublished: October 14, 2019 18:18:56

The Cabinet has approved a draft policy for radioactive waste management, obligating the users of radioactive elements or polluters to take the main role for safe disposal of the hazardous...


81170. China, Nepal upgrade tiesPublished: October 14, 2019 17:17:56

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday during his visit in Nepal that anyone attempting to split China will be crushed and any external force backing such attempts will be...


81171. Fifth NTM Week starts in GenevaPublished: October 14, 2019 17:08:44

The fifth edition of Non-Tariff Measures or NTM Week starts on Monday at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) organises the NTMs...


81172. 300 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrsPublished: October 14, 2019 16:46:20

Three hundred new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till Monday morning. Of them, 86 were hospitalised in Dhaka, the Directorate General of Health...


81173. Nine to die for killing businessman in ChattogramPublished: October 14, 2019 16:43:08

A tribunal in Chattogram on Monday sentenced nine people to death and four others to life term imprisonment for killing a businessman in 2013. Chattogram Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal Judge...


81174. Banerjee, Duflo, Kremer win Nobel Prize in economicsPublished: October 14, 2019 16:41:29

Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics of this year on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty. Indian-born Abhijit Banerjee is an...


81175. Nine Catalan leaders given jail for seditionPublished: October 14, 2019 14:55:38

Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to between nine and 13 years in prison for sedition over their role in the region’s failed bid for independence...


81176. EBL-BSHL payroll banking agreementPublished: October 14, 2019 14:14:05

Bangladesh Specialized Hospital to enjoy EBL Payroll Banking service for disbursement of their employees’ salary. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) and Dr. Mahbubur Rahman...


81177. Verdict on five Gaibandha war criminals TuesdayPublished: October 14, 2019 14:12:32

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is set to issue its verdict against five people accused of committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in Gaibandha on Tuesday. The accused in...


81178. Bagdoom.com wins BASIS ICT Digital AwardsPublished: October 14, 2019 14:07:35

Bagdoom.com has won BASIS National ICT Awards - 2019 organized for the third time by the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS). The C.E.O of the company Mirajul...


81179. Trade costs of NTMs now more than double that of tariffPublished: October 14, 2019 14:07:06

Though Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) often serve legitimate and important public policy objectives, trade costs of these measures are more than double that of ordinary customs tariffs, according to a new...


81180. Singapore's GDP growth for Q3 remains at 0.1pc on yearPublished: October 14, 2019 14:05:11

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that based on advance estimates, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2019 grew 0.1 per cent year...


81181. Abrar murder: BCL expels Amit SahaPublished: October 14, 2019 13:51:15

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Monday expelled its BUET unit leader Amit Saha for his involvement in the murder of second-year student Abrar Fahad. He was not presented at the...


81182. China sees steady growth in trade with B&R countriesPublished: October 14, 2019 13:50:35

China's trade with countries along the Belt and Road (B&R) posted robust growth in the first three quarters of this year, official data showed Monday. Trade with B&R countries totalled...


81183. UCB hands over donation cheque to AMDA International, JapanPublished: October 14, 2019 13:38:36

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) handed over a donation cheque for Taka twenty lac to the President of AMDA International, Japan Dr. Shigeru Suganami, MD., Ph.D under UCB’s CSR activities...


81184. 12th death anniv of Obaidul Huq observedPublished: October 14, 2019 13:26:25

The 12th death anniversary of veteran journalist Obaidul Huq was observed on Sunday. Obaidul Huq, a doyen of journalism, breathed his last on October 13, 2007 at his Banani residence....


81185. Saudi visit showcases Putin’s growing Middle East influencePublished: October 14, 2019 13:15:33

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia on Monday for the first time in over a decade, seeking to capitalise on growing influence borne of military advances in Syria, strong...


81186. Javid plans to deliver first post-Brexit budget on Nov 6Published: October 14, 2019 13:06:57

British finance minister Sajid Javid said on Monday he planned to deliver the first post-Brexit budget statement on November 6, less than a week after the country’s deadline for leaving...


81187. UZ polls in C’nawabganj: Voting underwayPublished: October 14, 2019 13:03:46

Balloting was underway in the Sadar Upazila Parishad election in Chapainawabganj district on Monday. Voting started at 9:00am and will continue till 5:00pm. Three candidates are contesting for the chairman...


81188. Cooking gas cylinder blast kills 10 in IndiaPublished: October 14, 2019 12:32:19

At least 10 people died after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in a house in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials say. The building collapsed due to the...


81189. Nabinagar municipality polls begins in B’bariaPublished: October 14, 2019 12:31:07

The maiden election to Nabinagar Municipality of Brahmanbaria district is being held on Monday. Voting started at 9:00am and will continue till 5:00pm. A total of 36,764 voters are expected...


81190. Biman flight makes emergency landing at Shahjalal AirportPublished: October 14, 2019 12:18:17

A flight of Singapore-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing on Monday morning at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The pilot suspected that the plane had hit a bird, UNB...


81191. Sourav Ganguly set to be president of BCCIPublished: October 14, 2019 12:12:57

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emerged as consensus candidate to be Indian cricket board (BCCI)'s new president, with elections unlikely to be held at BCCI's AGM on October 23. In...


81192. Kurds reach deal with Syrian army to resist Turkish assaultPublished: October 14, 2019 12:03:43

The Kurds in Syria say the Syrian government has agreed to send its army to the northern border to try to halt Turkey's offensive against them. Syrian state media earlier...


81193. BUET admission tests beginPublished: October 14, 2019 11:36:34

The first-year admission test for the academic session of 2019-20 at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) began on Monday. The three-hour test began at 9am at different centres...


81194. PM mourns death of journo Dil Monowara MonuPublished: October 14, 2019 11:23:06

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has mourned the passing away of Dil Monowara Monu, a senior journalist and former executive editor of fortnightly ‘Ananya’. In a condolence message, the Prime Minister...


81195. Journo Dil Monowara Monu passes awayPublished: October 14, 2019 11:19:07

Senior journalist Dil Monowara Monu passed away on early Monday at BIRDEM General Hospital. She was 68. Family sources said she was taken to the hospital around 1:30am with breathing...


81196. Chattogram hi-tech park to open this yr: OfficialPublished: October 14, 2019 11:13:45

The construction work of a hi-tech park in the port city is going on in full swing. The Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) is establishing the Tk 250 million (Tk 25...


81197. Bomb attack on police: Two ‘Neo JMB members’ heldPublished: October 14, 2019 11:11:53

The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit arrested two suspected members of ‘Neo JMB’ from Mohammadpur on Sunday over attacks targeting police at Science Lab and Gulistan.  Masudur Rahman,...


81198. Cancer patients rising amid inadequate treatmentPublished: October 14, 2019 11:03:52

The rate of cancer has been rising alarmingly in Bangladesh largely due to adulterated food, chemical, arsenic, environment pollution, lifestyle and genetic factors, oncologists said on Sunday. Even young women...


81199. 66pc manufacturing units lack waste management system: SurveyPublished: October 14, 2019 10:54:49

Sixty-six per cent of country's manufacturing industries have no waste management systems of their own, posing serious threat to the environment and sustainable business, a government survey reveals. Insiders, however,...


81200. BGIC receives guideline from regulatorPublished: October 14, 2019 10:48:57

The trustee of the DBH 1st Mutual Fund has moved to call a meeting of the unit-holders, three-fourth of whom expressed opinion in favour of converting the fund into open-end...