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88451. Truck helper dies in Magura road crashPublished: June 03, 2019 12:47:47

A truck helper was killed as the truck he was driving overturned at Kalishankorpur village under Mohammadpur upazila in Magura on Monday. The deceased was identified as Swadhin Ali, 30,...


88452. Biman plane makes emergency landingPublished: June 03, 2019 12:35:15

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after a bird hit the plane, shortly after it took off...


88453. Trump announces departure of White House chief economistPublished: June 03, 2019 12:28:25

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett will “shortly” leave his post, but did not provide a reason for the...


88454. GSMA Mobile 360 Series heldPublished: June 03, 2019 12:24:43

The GSMA Mobile 360 Series was held recently in the Hague under the theme "Security for 5G", bringing together representatives from global carriers, equipment vendors, governments, and industry regulators. This...


88455. IBBL Head Office Complex Corporate Branch holds discussion and IftarPublished: June 03, 2019 12:00:53

The Head Office Complex Corporate Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a discussion on ‘Siam, Taqwa, Sadaqah & Waqf’ and Iftar in honour of its clients and well-wishers recently...


88456. ‘Robbers’ shoot dead Bangladeshi youth in South AfricaPublished: June 03, 2019 11:51:52

A Bangladeshi youth was gunned down by ‘robbers’ at East Ran Diepsloot of Johannesburg in South Africa on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Shahadat Hossain, 24, son of Estefaz...


88457. Trump calls on Russia, Syria to stop bombing Idlib provincePublished: June 03, 2019 11:14:14

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Russia and Syrian government forces to stop bombing Syria’s Idlib province, following a Friday Kremlin statement that signaled Moscow would continue to back...


88458. PM leaves Saudi Arabia for FinlandPublished: June 03, 2019 10:44:50

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Saudi Arabia for Finland, the third and final destination of her tri-nation visit, early Monday. A flight of Lufthansa Air carrying the Prime Minister and...


88459. Mexico, US gear up for tariff talksPublished: June 03, 2019 10:35:51

Mexican and US officials were preparing on Sunday for upcoming talks aimed at averting a major trade clash after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose punitive tariffs on all...


88460. India plays down US decision to remove trade privilegesPublished: June 03, 2019 10:20:59

The Indian government said on Saturday it will continue to seek to build strong economic ties with the United States despite a decision by US President Donald Trump to end...


88461. Panjabi sales pick up steamPublished: June 03, 2019 10:11:07

Sales of panjabi, a traditional men's attire for Eid-ul Fitr, have marked a significant rise in the city, with only a few days remaining before the biggest religious festival. This...


88462. Biman increases flights ahead of Eid festivalPublished: June 03, 2019 10:08:51

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has increased the number of its flights in three international and two domestic routes on June 2-3 to meet the rising demand ahead of Eid. The three...


88463. BB seeks release of Tk 3.0b for farm projectsPublished: June 03, 2019 10:02:56

The Bangladesh Bank has requested the government to release Tk 3.0 billion to finance agriculture projects under the equity entrepreneurship fund (EEF), officials said. Some 2,308 applications have recently been...


88464. Park-playground project sees rise in cost, tenurePublished: June 03, 2019 10:00:19

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has again revised the cost of its park and playground modernisation project and extended its duration on grounds of design change and various complications that...


88465. Imports up 5.36 per cent in 10 monthsPublished: June 03, 2019 09:40:19

Country's imports grew by 5.36 per cent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 over that of the corresponding period of the last FY. The...


88466. Dream start for Tigers in World CupPublished: June 03, 2019 09:29:19

Bangladesh are off to a dream start in their World Cup campaign with a convincing win over South Africa after posting their highest One-Day International total. In what would be...


88467. Trump vs UK: Egregious intervention  Published: June 02, 2019 22:15:47

London Mayor Sadik Khan didn't mince words in describing US President Donald Trump as 'egregious' following his two stark interventions in British politics. There're no guesses what Trump would have...


88468. How prudent is the rice export move?  Published: June 02, 2019 22:11:19

The government seems to be clueless about the course of action dealing with the 'bumper' production of Boro rice this year. It has reportedly decided to allow export of milled...


88469. Metro rail's launch  Published: June 02, 2019 22:08:30

It's like pouring cold water on a grand dream. That the launch of the eagerly awaited 20.1-km elevated metro rail in Dhaka seems set to fall behind schedule is likely...


88470. Records of Cricket World CupPublished: June 02, 2019 22:07:18

ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, a multi-nation tournament, helps an ODI team achieve ultimate glory. Held once in every four years, it is the mother of all events in world...


88471. Shakib fastest to reach 5000 runs, 250 wicketsPublished: June 02, 2019 21:58:01

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become the fastest cricketer to do the double of scoring 5,000 runs and taking 250 wickets in One-Day Internationals. He stormed into the elite...


88472. UAE campaign raises $17.7m to support RohingyasPublished: June 02, 2019 21:52:23

The weeklong fund-raising campaign in the United Arab Emirates in support of Rohingyas that began in the last week of May has raised $17.7million (Dh65 million), the Emirates Red Crescent...


88473. Balance shifts to Bangladesh's favourPublished: June 02, 2019 21:51:25

The balance of the match between Bangladesh and South Africa has shifted to Bangladesh's favour as the the Protea posted 228 for loss of 5 wickets in 40 overs till...


88474. Indian diplomats, embassy guests 'harassed' in IslamabadPublished: June 02, 2019 21:37:05

India on Sunday accused Pakistani security services of widespread harassment at an Indian embassy event in the capital Islamabad a day earlier, alleging that hundreds of guests were turned away...


88475. PM offers ziarat at Masjid-e NababiPublished: June 02, 2019 21:08:58

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered ziarat at the Rawza Mubarak of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) in the holy city of Madinah on Sunday. The premier performed ziarat at the Rawza...


88476. Migration of female workers: Focusing on language learning, skills trainingPublished: June 02, 2019 20:58:05

Export earnings and remittances from migrant Bangladeshi workers have been keeping the foreign currency reserve of Bangladesh buoyant over the past few decades. Contribution of remittance to the reserve has...


88477. Rain, thundershowers likely on MondayPublished: June 02, 2019 20:51:32

Rain/thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind, is likely to occur at many places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours...


88478. Match evenly poisedPublished: June 02, 2019 20:42:12

The match between Bangladesh and South Africa is evenly poised as the latter scored 61 for 1 in 13 overs.   Earlier after losing the toss and sent into bat...


88479. BNP nominates GM Siraj for Bogura-6 by-electionPublished: June 02, 2019 20:40:40

BNP has finally kept trust in its former MP GM Siraj by allocating the party election symbol 'Sheaf of Paddy' for him to contest the by-election to Bogura-6 parliamentary seat....


88480. Dr Kamal demands Khaleda’s release before EidPublished: June 02, 2019 20:35:38

Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain and its general secretary Reza Kibria on Sunday demanded the release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and other political prisoners before the Eid-ul-Fitr. In...


88481. 'Highways are free from traffic jam'Published: June 02, 2019 20:32:23

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said there is no traffic congestion on the highways ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr as the countries highways are in the better...


88482. Indian politics redefined -- development over dynastyPublished: June 02, 2019 20:31:46

After docking up more than 140 rallies while chasing a second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has ended up scoring a dramatic election victory. The cult of personality...


88483. Number of BO accounts on risePublished: June 02, 2019 20:27:08

Around 65,235 new BO accounts were opened in the past five months as investors were more confident in pouring funds into the primary market rather than the secondary one. Guaranteed...


88484. Mark Zuckerberg 'survives' Facebook leadership votePublished: June 02, 2019 20:25:14

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg has reportedly survived a leadership vote held at the company’s annual general body meeting recently. The attempt to make Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg step...


88485. Unemployment in India hits 6.1pcPublished: June 02, 2019 20:18:30

India’s unemployment rate rose to 6.1pc in the 2017/18 fiscal year, the statistics ministry said on Friday, presenting a challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to kick-start job creation in...


88486. Facebook recognises Magnito Digital for building social valuePublished: June 02, 2019 20:09:40

Facebook has recognised Magnito Digital Ltd, the only organisation from Bangladesh, at the APAC Partner Summit 2019 in Singapore for being an invaluable partner by building social value on the...


88487. President, PM mourn death of Prof Momtazuddin AhmedPublished: June 02, 2019 20:09:32

President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of language movement veteran, eminent playwright, actor and educationist Professor Momtazuddin Ahmed....


88488. ‘Khaleda’s release not possible before or after Eid’Published: June 02, 2019 19:56:02

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said Khaleda Zia's release from jail is not possible before or after Eid-ul-Fitr through a movement. "The government has nothing to do with...


88489. BD set target of 331Published: June 02, 2019 19:17:30

Bangladesh posted a competitive score of 330 runs, their highest ever in ODIs, for loss of 6 wickets in stipulated 50 overs in their first match in World Cup 2019...


88490. Road accidents kill 1,890 in five monthsPublished: June 02, 2019 18:23:50

At least 1,729 people, including 242 women and 312 children, were killed and 3,543 others were injured in 1,792 road accidents in the first five months of the current year....


88491. Lightning strikes kill 4 in Naogaon, JoypurhatPublished: June 02, 2019 18:18:26

At least four people, including a child, were killed in separate lightning strikes in Naogaon and Joypurhat districts on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Chotu, 50, of Sapahar upazila,...


88492. Bangladesh 190/2 in 30 oversPublished: June 02, 2019 17:46:44

Bangladesh posted 190 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 30 overs in their first match in World Cup 2019 against South Africa at the Oval in London on...


88493. Shakib completes 11000 runs in three formatsPublished: June 02, 2019 17:36:47

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan completed 11000 International runs in three formats of the cricket during the World Cup match against South Africa at The Oval on Sunday. Shakib...


88494. What can stop Turkey's economy from unravelling?Published: June 02, 2019 17:25:06

Istanbul plays an oversized role in the Turkish economy and politics. It has been the gateway to the presidency for Recep Tayyip Erdogan and represents a third of the country's...


88495. Three-tier security measures during Eid in CtgPublished: June 02, 2019 17:24:45

A three-tier security measures was taken in the Port city Chattogram and its adjacent areas centring the Eid-ul-Fitr. Besides, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has also set up nearly 120 Closed...


88496. Playwright Momtazuddin dies at 84Published: June 02, 2019 17:13:11

Prominent playwright, director and actor Momtazuddin Ahmed died on Sunday from old-age complications in Apollo Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 84. The renowned dramatist breathed his last around...


88497. China increases tariffs on some imported US productsPublished: June 02, 2019 17:06:36

China has raised the rate of additional tariffs imposed on some of the imported US products from June 1, according to a statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the...


88498. Dhaka-Sylhet train communications restored after 6 hoursPublished: June 02, 2019 16:59:26

The rail communications of Sylhet with other parts of the country, including the capital, resumed on Sunday afternoon after six hours of suspension following the derailment of the two bogies...


88499. US has shot itself in the foot by escalating trade warPublished: June 02, 2019 16:57:41

Amid mounting pressure by the Trump administration on economic and trade issues, China has remained resilient as Chinese pride soars. As the US has recently tightened the screws on tariffs...


88500. Eight gold bars seized at Shahjalal airportPublished: June 02, 2019 16:49:42

Customs officials on Sunday seized eight gold bars and detained one person at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in city. Director General (DG) of customs intelligence Dr Sahidul Islam confirmed the...