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The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is now allowing importers to use alternative ways for the faster delivery of goods remained stockpiled in the port destined for Dhaka ICD. The consignees...
The central bank sold a record amount of $2.34 billion to the banks directly in the outgoing fiscal year (FY), but the local currency keeps losing its value against the...
CHATTOGRAM, June 28: Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam MP said, "Polythene is the prime obstacle to capital dredging of river Karnaphuli. The dredgers can not...
A court in Barguna on Friday granted seven-day remand to interrogate two suspected killers of Rifat Sharif in the district. The two suspects are ‘Hasan’ and ‘Chandan’, both named in...
The economic and social context in which the budget for FY 2019-2020 has been proposed is important to note. We hail the budget for adopting some strategies -- innovative and...
The proposed budget for the financial year 2019-20 was presented to the nation through the national parliament on June 13. It is the 48th budget of the nation and the...
Although the caption is akin to a 1986 Hollywood movie featuring Paul Newman and Tom Cruz with an American spelling, there is no attempt to plagiarise. Comes the time for...
After a brief spell of little over a week during the Eid holidays, the city roads are back to their original shapes, forms and looks-vehicle-chocked, dusty, noisy and accident-prone, to...
Bangladesh has emerged as a lead player in the use and integration of research into development decision-making. Notably, this applies in relation to health systems, nutrition, social protection, agriculture and...
During the third week of this month (June), the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) launched a special drive to collect information of the city's residents. Under the title 'Citizen Information Collection...
Whenever people are on a visit to a city in a different land, invariably they tend to compare between it and their own. Even a cursory glance reveals some similarities...
Iran-America antagonism reached an all-time high during the weekend following the attack on the American surveillance drone by Iran on June 20. Iran claimed that the drone was transgressing its...
One of the leading Bengali Poets of the 1960s and a founding member of Bangladesh Jatiya Kobita Parishad (National Poetry Council) Sazzad Qadir left for eternity all of a sudden...
With growing economic conflicts triggered by US President Donald Trump's novel neo-mercantilist approach to overcoming his nation's economic malaises, many voices now argue that bad free trade agreements are better...
Nowadays, it is indisputably impossible to keep going without technology but we shouldn't unlearn that it is a double-edged sword which can bring the heaven and also can drive us...
Glaciers on the Himalayas are now melting about twice as fast as they used to do before. The event is being shown to the scientists now by the Cold War...
Prices of potato and egg have risen in the last one week at kitchen markets in Dhaka and prices of other essentials either remained stable or fell because of increased...
Bangladesh and China are set to sign eight deals during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to China in the first week of the next month. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul...
The election to form new executive committee of Internet Service Provider Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) will be held on July 6. Two panels, Team United and Team Catalyst, are vying...
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has detained a Nigerian national carrying methamphetamine from Khilkhet area of Dhaka city. The miscreant, Ajah Anayochuka Onye Anwusi, 38, was found to be...
Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Farzana Islam on Friday said the schedule for the Central Students' Union (JUCSU) polls will be announced within July 31. She made the announcement following demonstration...
The government is distributing solar systems among 12,170 families living at char villages in Gangachara upazila under Rangpur district. Project Director of the ‘Renewable Energy Development in Remote off Grid...
The government's decision to set-up a coal-fired power plant at Rampal goes against the constitution, National Committee for Saving the Sundarbans (NCSS) President Sultana Kamal has said. "Although the constitution...
Ninth Social Business Day was inaugurated in Bangkok on Friday with the presence of some 1,500 delegates from 60 countries, including Antarctica along with icons of social innovation and entrepreneurship...
Bangladesh has urged six countries-- Mali, Namibia, Cyprus, Belarus, Portugal and Iceland-- to invest in country’s agro industries. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen informed the newly-appointed envoys of these...
RMG workers will get digital wallet soon as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding...
BSB-Cambrian group, in association with Dr Karunamaya Goswami Research Academy, will organise a discussion to commemorate Dr Karunamaya Goswami on his second death anniversary on Sunday. The eminent musicologist, litterateur,...
US President Donald Trump on Friday sardonically asked his Russian counterpart to please not meddle in US elections, appearing to make light of a scandal that led to an investigation...
The 14th span of the much-hyped Padma Bridge is scheduled to be installed on Saturday. The '3-C' span will be set up on the 15-16 pillars of the bridge, said...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of New York City Awami League President and valiant freedom fighter Nur Nabi. In a condolence message...
Two suspected murder accused were killed in a 'gunfight' with police at Hinla hill in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar district early Friday. The deceased were identified as Abdur Rahman,...
Police on Friday morning released four people, suspected to be involved in the broad daylight killing of Barguna youth Rifat Sharif, a few hours after their detention. The four had...
Five people, including three members of a family, were killed by lightning strikes in Kaliganj and Ashashuni upazilas of Satkhira district on Friday. In Kaliganj upazila, a thunderbolt struck three...
Two-time champions India stood on the cusp of securing a spot in the Cricket World Cup semi-finals after they stretched their unbeaten run in the tournament with a clinical 125-run...
Police have issued a red alert at all international airports, land and riverports across the country in order to prevent those suspected in the murder of Rifat Sharif from fleeing...
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) cannot be fully achievable by 2030, leaving out SDG 16 that focuses on inclusive societies, democracy, strong institutions, justice and rule of law. SDG 16 is...
A platform was formed on Thursday in Beijing with a view to sharing economic information and enhancing cooperation among the participating Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries for their mutual...
The Election Commission has decided to implement different polling hours for elections held in summer and winter every year. Under the new system, polls will run from 9:00am to 5:00pm...
Brazil reached the last four of the Copa America on Thursday with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Paraguay after their compelling quarter-final in Porto Alegre ended scoreless. Gabriel got...
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris confronted front-runner Joe Biden on race during a debate on Thursday, calling his remarks about working with segregationist senators “hurtful” and questioning his 1970s opposition...
Iran is on course to breach a threshold in its nuclear agreement within days by accumulating more enriched uranium than permitted, although it had not done so yet by a...
Jony Ive, a close creative collaborator with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs whose iPhone and other designs fuelled Apple’s rise to a $1 trillion company, will leave later this year to...
US President Donald Trump made clear on Friday his priority at a summit of Group of 20 leaders was trade deals to boost the US economy, as other leaders such...
Local businesses criticised on Thursday harassment by taxmen during tax realisation, saying they want the tax regime to be free from corruption and harassment. The businesses were also critical of...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that some developed countries are taking protectionist measures that are leading to trade conflicts and economic blockade - calling them the biggest risk...
The apparel trade group has temporarily suspended issuing utilisation declaration (UD) certificates to 51 non-compliant factories, people familiar with the development said. The action comes nearly nine months after the...
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he will discuss trade with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at their talks on the sidelines of a Group of 20 (G20) summit...
The amount of Bangladesh-linked funds in the banks of Switzerland jumped by 28 per cent last year after a decline a year ago, according to the latest Swiss Bank data....
Highlighting financial stability risks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday the banking sector keeps deteriorating even as growth remains robust. "Resolutely addressing the high level of non-performing loans...
West Indies are struggling to chase 269 runs against India in a group match of the Cricket World Cup at Old Trafford on Thursday. They scored 124 in 31.1 overs...
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