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88501. China to probe FedEx after Huawei says parcels divertedPublished: June 02, 2019 16:45:53

China will investigate whether FedEx Corp damaged the legal rights and interests of its clients, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, after Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said parcels...


88502. WE honours 10 women freedom fighters with Eid giftsPublished: June 02, 2019 16:41:20

WE (We are the Earth), a private voluntary organization, honoured 10 women freedom fighters with Eid gifts in city on Sunday. WE organised the programme to honour the women freedom...


88503. 'Trade war has not made America great again'Published: June 02, 2019 16:39:43

China hit US President Donald Trump with his own catchphrase, saying Washington’s escalating trade war with Beijing has not 'has not made America great again' and has damaged the American...


88504. Helicopters join search for eight missing climbers in IndiaPublished: June 02, 2019 16:17:05

Indian Air Force helicopters have joined the search for eight climbers missing on the country's second highest mountain, Nanda Devi. The missing group includes four people from the UK, two...


88505. US seeks social media details from visa applicantsPublished: June 02, 2019 16:05:35

Nearly all applicants for US visas will have to submit their social media details under newly-adopted rules. The US State Department regulations say people will have to submit social media...


88506. JCI Bangladesh organises pre-budget discussionPublished: June 02, 2019 15:52:18

JCI Bangladesh has organised a pre-budget discussion ‘Tarunner Vabna’ ahead of the upcoming National Budget 2019-2020. Keeping the mission of acalimitising the youth with positive change, the non-profit organisation of...


88507. Tigers to bat against Proteas after losing tossPublished: June 02, 2019 15:24:40

The Tigers have lost the toss against South Africa and have been sent to bat in their first match in the World Cup at the Kennington Oval in London today...


88508. Three construction workers die in RangamatiPublished: June 02, 2019 15:05:24

Three construction workers have died after being buried under a heap of soil in Rangamati town. The accident occurred around 1:30 pm on Sunday during work on the foundation of...


88509. Singer gives away Free Voice Control 4K TVPublished: June 02, 2019 14:52:49

SINGER TV buyers have been winning Free Voice Control 4K TV across the country under the on- going SINGER Super Sixer Campaign.   Ms. Lipe Akhter from Khilkhet, Dhaka, Mr....


88510. APUB re-elects chairmanPublished: June 02, 2019 14:48:01

The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) was held recently at its own office in Banani, Dhaka. Sheikh Kabir Hossain, Chairman, APUB presided...


88511. Any clash in the Gulf would push oil prices above $100: IranPublished: June 02, 2019 14:47:46

A top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that any clash between the two countries would push oil prices above $100 a barrel. The...


88512. FPIs infuses Rs 90.31 billion in MayPublished: June 02, 2019 14:27:24

The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused a net amount of Rs 90.31 billion into the Indian capital markets in May, according to government data. The overseas investors pumped in the...


88513. CSRC to enhance crackdown on money launderingPublished: June 02, 2019 14:15:45

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will enhance its crackdown on money laundering, with a string of concrete measures. Anti-money laundering will be further prioritised as it bears much importance...


88514. Road crashes kill 15 in two distsPublished: June 02, 2019 14:07:56

At least 15 people were killed and 23 others injured in separate road accidents in Sirajganj and Sunamganj districts on Sunday. In Sirajganj, eight people were killed and 15 others...


88515. UK private sector reports sluggish underlying growthPublished: June 02, 2019 13:49:29

Britain’s private sector reported sluggish underlying growth in May as Brexit uncertainty continues to weigh on many businesses, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said on Sunday. The country’s economy...


88516. Launch services resume at SadarghatPublished: June 02, 2019 12:51:17

Launch services out of Dhaka and ferry operations on the Shimulia-Kathalbari route have resumed as the weather began to improve. All river transport services at Sadarghat  were suspended for two...


88517. Car bomb explosions hurt 18 in LibyaPublished: June 02, 2019 11:53:40

At least 18 people were wounded in two car bomb explosions that targeted a military unit in Libya’s eastern coastal city of Derna, sending plumes of black smoke into the...


88518. 113 MFIs' licences cancelled for violating existing rulesPublished: June 02, 2019 11:27:38

A total of 113 microfinance institutions (MFIs) have so far faced regulatory action for breaching the existing rules and regulations, officials said. The Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) took such punitive...


88519. Neymar accused of sexual assaultPublished: June 02, 2019 11:03:00

The Brazilian football star, Neymar, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Paris. According to a police report filed in São Paulo, the woman alleges that the attack...


88520. Feni SP sends Eid gifts for Nusrat’s familyPublished: June 02, 2019 10:42:49

Feni's Superintendent of Police (SP) Kazi Moniruzzaman has sent gifts for the family members of madrasa girl Nusrat Jahan Rafi, who died after being set fire in April, on the...


88521. PM Hasina performs UmrahPublished: June 02, 2019 10:37:52

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina performed the holy 'Umrah' in the early hours of Sunday. She is now on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King...


88522. Listed FIs witness mixed performance in dividend recommendationPublished: June 02, 2019 10:27:18

The listed financial institutions (FIs) have witnessed mixed performance in recommending dividends for the year ended on December 31, 2018 compared to previous year. The companies have recommended dividends in...


88523. Home-goers' rush reaches peakPublished: June 02, 2019 10:23:12

With Eid approaching, city residents left Dhaka Saturday for their ancestral homes to celebrate the festival with their near and dear ones. Bus terminals, railway stations and the river port...


88524. Six die as bus collides with human hauler in SunamganjPublished: June 02, 2019 10:19:31

At least six people have been killed after a bus collided with a human haulier, locally called ‘Laguna’, in Sunamganj in Sylhet during the Eid travels, say police. Three others...


88525. Liverpool win Champions LeaguePublished: June 02, 2019 10:12:59

Liverpool ended an incredible season by winning Europe’s biggest prize after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Saturday’s all-English Champions League final, earning sweet redemption after agonisingly missing out on the...


88526. Apparel workers not getting living wagesPublished: June 02, 2019 10:00:15

Garment workers in the global supply chain are yet to receive their desired living wages, as the leading international apparel buyers have failed to keep their pledges in this regard,...


88527. Govt to cut property registration costPublished: June 02, 2019 09:57:05

The government has decided to reduce a number of taxes and fees realised during property registration with a view to giving a much-needed fillip to the real estate sector. The...


88528. Battling the menace of littering  Published: June 01, 2019 22:08:20

Like in many civilised cities, littering is legally viewed as a crime in Dhaka --- and also in the country's other urban areas. Well, this virtual deterrent is in effect...


88529. Making best use of the working-age people  Published: June 01, 2019 22:05:52

The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in Bangladesh remains more or less static for the last seven years due to alleged weakness of the family planning services. Although population boom has...


88530. Need for mechanising agriculture  Published: June 01, 2019 22:03:19

It is important to note that the government has decided to address the problem of shortage of farm labourers that has been largely responsible for high cost of production of...


88531. Africa set to become largest free trade continentPublished: June 01, 2019 21:51:50

Africa is set to become the largest free trade continent as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) came into force on Thursday, with the ratification of 24 out of...


88532. Financialisation - the new avatar of financePublished: June 01, 2019 21:48:53

Over recent decades, the scope, size, concentration, power and even the purpose and role of finance have changed so significantly that a new term, financialisation, was coined to name this...


88533. Dhaka-Tokyo relations: From strength to strengthPublished: June 01, 2019 21:43:20

Japan was one of the first few nations to recognise independent Bangladesh on February 10, 1972. Ever since diplomatic relations began, there has been continual engagements and mutual collaboration between...


88534. The future of the global trading systemPublished: June 01, 2019 21:30:28

Since assuming office, President Trump has taken an increasingly strong protectionist stance on trade which has created a significant amount of uncertainty with his arbitrary unilateralist imposition of tariffs and...


88535. RMG workers get 60 buses for Eid travelPublished: June 01, 2019 21:21:33

For the first time, garment workers got buses from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) for travelling during Eid-ul-Fitr. The state-owned organisation has allocated 60 buses at the request of Rubana...


88536. Amalgamation of companies: Public interest should be the deciding factorPublished: June 01, 2019 21:20:45

In recent times with the expansion of business as well as commercial activities of large companies we have experienced a number of amalgamations or mergers and it is anticipated that...


88537. How bumper rice production can bring smile to the face of farmersPublished: June 01, 2019 21:16:15

Bangladesh is the fourth-largest rice producer in the world. Rice is not only our staple food but also a part of our culture. Agriculture is the foundation of our economy....


88538. China warns Canada of ‘consequences’ of helping USPublished: June 01, 2019 21:07:07

China warned Canada that it needs to be aware of the consequences of aiding the US in an extradition case involving Chinese tech giant Huawei that is believed to have...


88539. New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 10 wicketsPublished: June 01, 2019 21:02:27

New Zealand chased down Sri Lanka’s meagre target of 137 without losing a single wicket in Cardiff on Saturday to begin their World Cup campaign in style. Kiwi opener Martin...


88540. Bank of river washes away following flash flood in HabiganjPublished: June 01, 2019 20:45:39

Many areas of Habiganj district inundated on Saturday as bank of Sonai River washed away following flash flood triggered by heavy rain and surge of water from hills. Many areas...


88541. Former Arsenal striker Reyes dies aged 35Published: June 01, 2019 20:44:42

Former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car accident aged 35, Spanish club Sevilla have announced. "We couldn't be confirming worse news," the La Liga club said...


88542. AK Khandker apologies for distorting information in his bookPublished: June 01, 2019 20:37:21

Deputy military commander of the 1971 Liberation War retired Air Vice Marshal AK Khandker has apologised for presenting a piece of distracted information relating to Bangabandhu’s 7th March address in...


88543. Doctor held for raping teenage girl in NarsingdiPublished: June 01, 2019 20:21:24

A physician has been arrested for reportedly raping a teenage girl after promising to give her a nursing job. The arrestee is Arshaf Uddin Julfikar, 50, son of Sirajul Islam...


88544. BNP suffers for political mistakes: TofailPublished: June 01, 2019 19:28:05

Awami League's Advisory Council Member Tofail Ahmed has said BNP is passing through a difficult time for their political mistakes. “BNP itself is responsible for its critical situation… We said...


88545. New Zealand bundle Sri Lanka out for 136 in CardiffPublished: June 01, 2019 19:02:24

New Zealand fast bowlers produced a clinical display to dismiss Sri Lanka for a paltry 136 in their World Cup opener in Cardiff on Saturday. Kiwis skipper Kane Williamson won...


88546. 131 students pass SSC after re-evaluationPublished: June 01, 2019 18:27:22

A total of 131 students, who initially failed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination, cleared the tests after their scripts were re-evaluated by the Barishal and Cumilla education boards. This...


88547. India plays down Trump decision to remove US trade privilegesPublished: June 01, 2019 18:25:26

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...


88548. Over one million holidaymakers leaving Dhaka on SaturdayPublished: June 01, 2019 18:18:58

The launch, bus terminals and railway stations in Dhaka are seeing a huge rush of holidaymakers as more than one million people are expected to leave the city on Saturday...


88549. Dailycricket.com.bd launches appPublished: June 01, 2019 18:03:50

Cricket based online sports site Dailycricket - www.dailycricket.com.bd - has launched an app for users of both android and iOS platforms.  The app is designed to connect its audience with...


88550. Passengers suffer due to train delaysPublished: June 01, 2019 17:59:22

Passengers travelling to their ancestral homes have faced delays in train departures on the second day of Eid journeys. The train service at Kamalapur Railway Station has suffered heavy delays...