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84501. BGB exchanges Eid greetings with BSF along Hili borderPublished: August 12, 2019 17:24:24

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged greetings with Border Security Force (BSF) men along Hili border of Dinajpur district on Monday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, reports UNB. The...


84502. Venezuela organises nationwide anti-Trump signature drivePublished: August 12, 2019 17:08:47

A nationwide anti-Trump signature drive took place in Venezuela over the weekend to protest the stepped-up US sanctions, a government source said on Sunday. Called “No more Trump,” the drive...


84503. Newly discovered lake in Nepal likely to become world's highestPublished: August 12, 2019 17:01:48

newly-discovered lake in Nepal is likely to set a new record of being the world's highest lake replacing Tilicho, which is situated at an altitude of 4,919 metres in the...


84504. Man attempts suicide after killing wife in RangamatiPublished: August 12, 2019 16:57:02

A man tried to commit suicide reportedly after hacking his wife to death over a family feud at Islampur village in Langadu Upazila of Rangamati on the Eid day on...


84505. Saudi Aramco to take 20pcin Reliance's refinery, highest FDI in IndiaPublished: August 12, 2019 16:55:26

Mukesh Ambani on Monday announced that Saudi oil giant Aramco has agreed to take a 20 per cent stake in his flagship Reliance Industries' oil refinery and chemical business at...


84506. South Korea to remove Japan from its trusted export list  Published: August 12, 2019 16:46:46

South Korea has said it will take Japan off its favoured trade partners’ list. The move is a tit-for-tat response to Japan’s decision earlier this month to do the same...


84507. Highest level of Aedes larvae found at transport hubs, slums in DhakaPublished: August 12, 2019 16:30:53

The density of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae has been found four times higher than the normal level at Mohakhali Bus Terminal, BRTC Bus Depot and Railway Slum in Kamalapur, Shajahanpur...


84508. PM greets FFs with gifts on Eid-ul-AzhaPublished: August 12, 2019 16:27:46

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Monday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, reports...


84509. Eid travels comfortable in the end: QuaderPublished: August 12, 2019 16:09:17

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul believes road trips on the final day of Eid travels were comfortable for holidaymakers and expressed the hoped that the return journeys will also...


84510. Eid in Kashmir: India bans large congregationsPublished: August 12, 2019 16:08:17

  Large congregations have been banned for the major Islamic festival of Eid in Indian-administered Kashmir, where an unprecedented communications block on landlines, mobile and the internet remained in place...


84511. Cattle smuggling from India drops 96pcPublished: August 12, 2019 15:54:47

Cattle smuggling has been a lucrative form of illegal trade along the India-Bangladesh border, according to a report by www.opindia.com. However, there has been a sharp fall in the number...


84512. Water levels fall in most riversPublished: August 12, 2019 15:49:40

Water levels at most rivers stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have recorded fall which will continue until Monday 6.0pm, says a BSS report. The water levels...


84513. Death toll from Indian floods reaches 147Published: August 12, 2019 15:46:29

The death toll from floods in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra rose to 147, state authorities said on Sunday, as rescue teams raced to evacuate people and...


84514. Burnt magician Liton diesPublished: August 12, 2019 15:33:33

Magician Moniruzzaman Liton, who was severely wounded in a fire at his Kalabagan residence a week ago, has died. He passed away during treatment at the burns unit of Dhaka...


84515. Hong Kong Airport cancels flights as protesters occupy terminalPublished: August 12, 2019 15:16:38

Hong Kong International Airport cancelled all departures on Monday, as thousands of anti-government protesters occupied and caused disruption. Passengers have been told not to travel to the airport, which is...


84516. Ten more diagnosed with dengue in BagerhatPublished: August 12, 2019 15:10:48

Ten more dengue cases were reported in Bagerhat district in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, reports UNB. Civil Surgeon Dr GKM Shamsuzzaman said they have so far recorded...


84517. Tk 5.0 triggers fistfight at Magura EidgahPublished: August 12, 2019 15:05:09

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups at Mosheskhali Eidgah in Shalikha Upazila of Magura district on Monday morning over a donation of Tk 5.0....


84518. Keep houses, surroundings clean to prevent dengue: PresidentPublished: August 12, 2019 14:51:40

President Abdul Hamid on Monday urged the authorities concerned to encourage people all to keep their houses and surroundings clean for preventing dengue. He said this while delivering congratulatory speech...


84519. Death toll in Myanmar landslide climbs to 56Published: August 12, 2019 14:44:58

The death toll in a landslide that buried more than a dozen village houses in southeastern Myanmar has climbed to 56, an official said Monday, reports AP. The landslide hit...


84520. Asian stocks rise as trade war worries worsenPublished: August 12, 2019 14:14:17

Asian stocks gained Monday amid investor jitters the US-China trade war might be worsening, reports AP. Benchmarks in Shanghai and South Korea rose while Hong Kong and Australia were unchanged....


84521. Serena retires because of injury as Andreescu wins RogersPublished: August 12, 2019 14:07:16

Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian to win the Rogers Cup in 50 years when Serena Williams retired because of an injury Sunday, reports AP. Andreescu was up 3-1 in...


84522. Sixth grader girl gang raped in BholaPublished: August 12, 2019 13:37:02

A grade six student was gang raped by a neighbour and his associate at Char Sifali village in the Sadar upazila of Bhola district on Sunday night, reports UNB. The...


84523. Eid Jamaat held at Sholakia amid unprecedented securityPublished: August 12, 2019 13:12:21

The Jamaat of Eid-ul-Azha was held at the country’s largest ground Sholakia Eidgah with participation of over thousands of devotees amid unprecedented security measures. The 192nd jamaat of this year...


84524. 'Will uphold dignity of people’s trust'Published: August 12, 2019 13:05:44

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday vowed to return the trust and confidence of the people for giving her party the opportunity to form the government for the third consecutive...


84525. Manikganj road crash kills three cattle tradersPublished: August 12, 2019 13:02:52

An accident on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway of Manikganj district left three cattle traders dead and six others injured on Monday morning, UNB. The deceased were identified as Monwar Hossain, 24,...


84526. IPO subscription of Ring Shine Textiles to open Aug 25Published: August 12, 2019 12:57:49

The IPO subscription of Ring Shine Textiles Limited is set to begin August 25, aiming to raise a capital worth Tk 1.50 billion from the capital market. The Textile company’s...


84527. Nadal retains Rogers Cup titlePublished: August 12, 2019 12:05:32

Rafael Nadal retained his Rogers Cup title with a dominant victory over Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, reports BBC. Spaniard Nadal, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, wrapped up a 6-3 6-0 win...


84528. Gayle first WI player to play 300 one-dayers  Published: August 12, 2019 10:57:39

West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Sunday became the only West Indies cricketer to play 300 One Day Internationals (ODIs) when he took the field to play the second ODI...


84529. HK protests: Clashes as police fire tear gas into rail stationPublished: August 12, 2019 10:44:45

Hong Kong (HK) police have once again clashed with anti-government protesters as the city enters its 10th week of mass demonstrations and unrest, reports BBC. Police fired tear gas across...


84530. President offers Eid-ul-Azha prayers at National EidgahPublished: August 12, 2019 10:23:38

President M Abdul Hamid on Monday offered his Eid-ul-Azha prayers along with hundreds of people from all walks of life at the National Eidgah Maidan in the capital this morning....


84531. Most MNCs witness EPS rise in H1Published: August 12, 2019 09:56:10

The earnings per share (EPS) of most of the multinational companies (MNCs) listed with the country's capital market increased in the first half (H1) of this year compared to the...


84532. Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha across the countryPublished: August 12, 2019 08:56:25

Muslims throughout the country are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, their second-largest religious festival. In the morning, devotees thronged Eidgahs (large open spaces) to offer prayers. They sought divine blessings and prayed for...


84533. China typhoon so far claims 32 livesPublished: August 11, 2019 20:40:48

The death toll from a typhoon in eastern China rose to 32 on Sunday, with 16 people missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the country braced for more travel disruptions...


84534. Moderate rain on Eid day likelyPublished: August 11, 2019 20:17:39

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a many places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Met Office also said a few...


84535. Security forces beat Kashmir people for simply trying to buy foodsPublished: August 11, 2019 20:05:06

On the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir’s biggest city, security officers tied black bandannas over their faces, grabbed their guns and took positions behind checkpoints. People glanced out the windows of...


84536. Suhrawardy Medical gets 200-bed dengue wardPublished: August 11, 2019 19:51:25

Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College added a 200-bed ward on Sunday to serve dengue patients as the outbreak continues, reports UNB. Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque inaugurated the dengue...


84537. PM visits separated conjoined twins at CMHPublished: August 11, 2019 19:35:32

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on Sunday visited conjoined twins—Rabeya and Rukaya - - at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka, reports UNB. “The prime minister visited the twins at...


84538. Police recover RUET student’s body from Cox’s Bazar beachPublished: August 11, 2019 19:23:19

The body of a Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) student, who went missing while sea-bathing in Cox’s Bazar, has been recovered. The body of Ariful Islam, a computer...


84539. Tesla electric car catches fire after hitting a tow truck in MoscowPublished: August 11, 2019 18:46:45

A Tesla electric car caught fire after crashing into a tow truck on a Moscow motorway late on Saturday, reports Reuters. Footage of the incident on state TV channel Rossiya...


84540. Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna train passengers suffer for delay Published: August 11, 2019 18:36:37

Railway Minister Nurul Islam Shujon has attributed the collapse of train schedules to the excessive pressure of homebound passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He said every train leaving Dhaka is packed...


84541. Yemen separatists capture important Aden cityPublished: August 11, 2019 18:20:25

Yemeni separatists have taken effective control of the port city of Aden after days of fighting with troops loyal to the internationally backed government. Forces aligned with the UAE-backed Southern...


84542. Police, protesters clash in downtown HKPublished: August 11, 2019 18:15:07

Hong Kong (HK) police fired tear gas at demonstrators, as petrol bombs exploded in the downtown bar district of Wan Chai on Sunday evening as clashes during a tenth weekend...


84543. Imran compares RSS to NazisPublished: August 11, 2019 18:03:00

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday lashed out at the Narendra Modi-led government and compared the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to that of the Nazis, reports https://scroll.in....


84544. Syrian troops take control of key area from rebels in IdlibPublished: August 11, 2019 17:55:04

Syrian government forces captured an important village in the northwestern province of Idlib on Sunday, drawing close to a major town in the last rebel stronghold in the country, state...


84545. Govt plans another pipeline to import LNG from IndiaPublished: August 11, 2019 17:54:33

Bangladesh has taken a plan to set up another pipeline to import LNG from India to feed Sunderban Gas Distribution Company. The pipeline will be install near Satkhira border. The...


84546. Dengue outbreak: Govt confirms 40 deathsPublished: August 11, 2019 17:40:35

The government on Sunday raised the dengue death toll to 40, reports UNB. Thirty-nine of the deaths were recorded at hospitals in Dhaka City. The other one was reported from...


84547. Death toll rises to 93 in floods in south IndiaPublished: August 11, 2019 17:40:20

At least 93 people have been killed and more than 400,000 displaced in floods and mudslides following days of torrential rains in southern India, reports AP. The worst-hit has been...


84548. Dengue situation turned serious for lack of prior preparations: MinisterPublished: August 11, 2019 17:37:10

MOULVIBAZAR, Aug 11: Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Sunday said the dengue situation has taken a serious turn in the country for lack of prior...


84549. Fate of Afghanistan will be decided on its soil: GhaniPublished: August 11, 2019 16:38:16

Afghanistan’s president on Sunday rejected foreign interference as the United States and the Taliban appear to be closing in on a peace deal without the Afghan government at the table....


84550. British PM Johnson to meet Ireland's Varadkar over BrexitPublished: August 11, 2019 16:34:01

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted an offer to meet Irish leader Leo Varadkar to discuss Brexit and the Northern Irish backstop, the Sunday Telegraph said citing UK government...