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91201. China issues new rules on for publishing online gamesPublished: April 20, 2019 19:42:15

China’s press and publication regulator has issued new rules on applications for publishing online games in China, signalling a possible acceleration in the handing out of formal approvals. China stopped...


91202. Tk 2.32m fine realised for violating traffic rules in cityPublished: April 20, 2019 19:37:10

Traffic Department of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 4729 cases and realised fines of Tk 2.32 million in separate drives against traffic rules violators in the capital on Friday. Besides,...


91203. Gonoforum to issue show-cause notice to MP MokabbirPublished: April 20, 2019 19:06:26

Gonoforum will send a showcase notice to party presidium member and MP Mokabbir Khan for 'violating' its constitution and indulging 'anti- party' activities. The decision was taken on Saturday at...


91204. Local administration to investigate 'obscenity' at Patuakhali Shaheed MinarPublished: April 20, 2019 18:53:05

The local administration has opened a probe into an alleged incident of ‘obscenity’ at the altar of Shaheed Minar in Patuakhali's Kalapara Upazila, according to bdnews24.com. Kalapara Mayor Bipul Halder...


91205. Amazon plans to shut China online store by JulyPublished: April 20, 2019 18:07:33

Amazon plans to shut its China online store by July, as the US e-commerce giant focuses on the lucrative businesses of selling overseas goods and cloud services in the world’s...


91206. CID to probe allegation of illegal financial transactionsPublished: April 20, 2019 17:48:39

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will probe the allegation of illegal financial transactions over the murder of Feni madrasah student Nusrat Jahan Rafi.  “In the next week, a CID team...


91207. BD education quality good, GDP proves it: NowfelPublished: April 20, 2019 17:48:20

Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel has rejected criticisms of the current standard of education in Bangladesh. Speaking at an event in Chattogram on Saturday, Nowfel said, "The questions...


91208. Farmers expect bumper Boro production in GaibandhaPublished: April 20, 2019 17:41:58

Farmers of all the seven upazilas in Gaibandha are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy, a high value crop, during the current Boro season. Office sources said the department...


91209. 'Partial operation of HSIA 3rd terminal to start by 2020'Published: April 20, 2019 17:37:42

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is hopeful to start at least partial operation of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) by the end of 2020....


91210. Man found dead in GazipurPublished: April 20, 2019 17:21:19

A man was found dead at Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI) in Gazipur on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Ansarul Haque Talukdar, 55, son of Mujibur Rahman of...


91211. No explosives, firecrackers during Shab-e-Barat: DMPPublished: April 20, 2019 17:08:27

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) imposed a ban on carrying  of all types of explosives, crackers and explosion of firecrackers in the areas of its jurisdiction ahead the holy Shab-e-Barat slated...


91212. 29 journalists face harassment across country in Jan-FebPublished: April 20, 2019 16:56:47

At least 29 journalists fell victim to harassment across country in the first two months of the current calendar year, according to a report by an independent rights body. Of...


91213. Burqa used during Nusrat murder recoveredPublished: April 20, 2019 16:35:52

A team of Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) recovered a burqa used during the killing of Feni madrasa girl Nusrat Jahan Rafi from Dangi canal in Sonagazi municipality area on...


91214. Voting begins in Egypt's constitutional referendumPublished: April 20, 2019 16:10:43

Voting began on Saturday in Egypt in a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments that would extend President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi's rule. President Sisi cast his ballot at a polling...


91215. N.Ireland police arrest two over murder of journalistPublished: April 20, 2019 15:44:25

Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee during a riot in Londonderry on Thursday, police said, as politicians in the divided...


91216. BD welcomes China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Gowher RizviPublished: April 20, 2019 14:56:16

Prime Minister’s adviser for international affairs Gowher Rizvi has said Bangladesh has welcomed China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it 'fits into our national priorities'. He made the remarks...


91217. Blast, gunfire rock Afghan capital: PolicePublished: April 20, 2019 14:38:51

An explosion followed by gunfire hit the center of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, close to the communications ministry and one of the city’s main hotels, officials said. The...


91218. PM flies to Brunei tomorrowPublished: April 20, 2019 14:37:58

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Bangladesh tomorrow (Monday) for a three-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam at the invitation of the kingdom’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. A special flight...


91219. JCI Bangladesh holds leadership conclave in cityPublished: April 20, 2019 14:21:16

Junior Chambers International (JCI) Bangladesh organised leadership conclave titled “JCI Bangladesh Leadership Conclave 2019 ‐ Together Towards Tomorrow” at Hotel Le Meridien in Dhaka on Saturday. The JCI arranged the...


91220. bKash promotes science practice among school studentsPublished: April 20, 2019 14:13:23

Humanoid Robot Nino was launched at the `Biggan Utshob- Science Festival’ at St. Joseph School & College in Dhaka recently. In order to promote the science practice among the school...


91221. Int'l Confce on Business and Management begins April 25Published: April 20, 2019 14:03:01

  BRAC Bank Limited has partnered with BRAC University for the second International Conference on Business and Management 2019.   BRAC Business School is hosting the conference with a theme...


91222. Madrasa student ‘raped’ in Barguna, principal among two heldPublished: April 20, 2019 14:02:11

Detectives in a drive arrested two people including the principal of a madrasa from Foyla area in Rampal upazila on Friday night in a case filed over violating a 11-year...


91223. EBL- SEL platform for quality home loan servicePublished: April 20, 2019 13:54:58

To enhance the quality of home loan service through sharing best value offerings for the customers, Eastern Bank Ltd ( EBL) and The Structural Engineers Ltd (SEL) have established a platform...


91224. BRAC Bank, Constellation AMC sign dealPublished: April 20, 2019 13:49:13

  BRAC Bank Limited and Constellation Asset Management Company Limited have signed a Custodial Service Agreement to manage the mutual fund titled “Constellation Unit Fund”.   Under this agreement, BRAC...


91225. India warns IMF against fresh bailout for PakistanPublished: April 20, 2019 13:42:51

India and some other nations have cautioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about fresh bailout for Pakistan at a time when it is under the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF)...


91226. Suspected drug pedlar dies in Sirajganj ‘gunfight’Published: April 20, 2019 13:41:47

A suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Ghoshgati village in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased was identified...


91227. US stocks post mixed weekly resultsPublished: April 20, 2019 13:38:36

US equities posted mixed results for the week as Wall Street digested more quarterly earnings reports as well as a surprising settlement between two tech giants. For the week, which...


91228. Five die in Mymensingh road accidentPublished: April 20, 2019 12:35:25

At least five people were killed and three others injured after a truck ploughed into two autorickshaws on Mymensingh-Haluaghat road in Alalpur area of the city on Saturday. The accident...


91229. Kosovo returns families of jihadists from SyriaPublished: April 20, 2019 12:31:32

Dozens of women and children, relatives of Kosovo jihadists fighting in Syria, were flown back home by plane on Saturday under heavy security. “The planned operation for the return of...


91230. Thrust on building capacity of Benapole land portPublished: April 20, 2019 12:23:35

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Benapole Customs House have agreed to the need for building capacity of the land port and putting it into round-the-clock...


91231. Gunmen shoot dead 13 at Mexican barPublished: April 20, 2019 12:16:56

Gunmen shot dead 13 people at a bar in the city of Minatitlan in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz, authorities said on Friday, in one of the worst...


91232. Beleaguered Bangladesh actor hopes things get better soonPublished: April 20, 2019 12:12:21

In an interview with Times of India, Bangladesh actor Ferdous Ahmed shares how he made a fool out of himself by attending an election rally in West Bengal and termed...


91233. US intelligence says Huawei funded by Chinese state security: ReportPublished: April 20, 2019 11:28:10

US intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by Chinese state security, The Times said on Saturday, adding to the list of allegations faced by the Chinese technology company...


91234. Weekly analysis: Stocks keep losing for 12 straight weeksPublished: April 20, 2019 11:14:33

Stocks extended their losing streak for the 12 straight weeks that ended on Thursday as investors continued their selling binge to avoid further loss amid ongoing gloomy market. Market analysts...


91235. Six cos recommend dividend last weekPublished: April 20, 2019 11:09:58

The board of directors of six more companies have recommended dividend up to 700 per cent for the year ended on December 31, 2018, last week. Reckitt Benckiser: The board...


91236. Adele separates from husband Simon KoneckiPublished: April 20, 2019 11:07:52

Adele has separated from her husband Simon Konecki, representatives for the singer have confirmed. In a statement on Friday, they said the pair were "committed to raising their son together...


91237. Light engineering sector seeks policy support for expansionPublished: April 20, 2019 10:37:30

The country's light engineering sector has sought policy support for its expansion with ensuring quality and sustainability. The leaders of the sector have started preparing a set of proposals in...


91238. Rohingyas must go back: PMPublished: April 20, 2019 10:26:24

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her firm stance on Rohingya repatriation, saying the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals must go back to their homeland. “The Rohingya nationals, who took shelter...


91239. Bangladesh likely to seek Russian backing to resolve Rohingya crisisPublished: April 20, 2019 10:24:31

Bangladesh may seek Russia's help in resolving the Rohingya crisis during foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen's upcoming visit to Moscow next month. His visit is likely to take place...


91240. Low-quality fire safety gear floods marketPublished: April 20, 2019 10:17:47

A significant number of poor-quality fire safety equipment sold in the local market are found to be of no use during fire incidents, users said. Rupak Ahmed, manager of a...


91241. Trump approval drops to 2019 low after Mueller reportPublished: April 20, 2019 10:16:47

The number of Americans who approve of President Donald Trump dropped by 3.0 percentage points to the lowest level of the year following the release of a special counsel report...


91242. Send Subir Nandi’s medical papers to Singapore: PMPublished: April 20, 2019 09:52:49

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has advised the Bangladeshi physicians to send medical papers of celebrated singer Subir Nandi to Singapore for an expert opinion and decide accordingly, an aide says....


91243. Alarming rise in caesarian deliveries, says icddr,bPublished: April 20, 2019 09:34:30

Families may be spending the highest amount from their pockets for caesarian section deliveries among different child delivery-related expenses in Bangladesh, said a recent icddr,b analysis. C-section deliveries fork out...


91244. Current account deficit could snowball into financial sectorPublished: April 20, 2019 09:18:42

The persistent current account deficit may now put strain on key macroeconomic indicators and experts say it could snowball into the financial arena. The current account deficit soared to US$1.7...


91245. Turkey pins hopes on Trump to avoid sanctionsPublished: April 19, 2019 22:26:09

Turkey's hopes of avoiding punishing US sanctions over its purchase of a Russian air defence system appear increasingly pinned on intervention from Donald Trump, but the president has little leeway...


91246. Kitchen market--bellwether of Ramadan price hike  Published: April 19, 2019 22:15:17

The holy month of Ramadan begins from May 05. If someone is unaware of this, all he needs to do is visit a nearby kitchen market or superstore. The prices...


91247. Belt and Road project not geopolitical tool: ChinaPublished: April 19, 2019 22:14:34

China’s Belt and Road project is not a “geopolitical tool” or a debt crisis for participating nations, but Beijing welcomes constructive suggestions on how to address concerns over the initiative,...


91248. Dhaka-Thimphu relations to deepen further  Published: April 19, 2019 22:12:39

Periodic exchange of diplomatic visits and political dialogue at the highest level remains an effective instrument in promoting productive relations between modern states. Recognising this course of action, the King...


91249. A low-cost shift to clean energy is now feasible for every region of the worldPublished: April 19, 2019 22:05:31

The solution to human-induced climate change is finally in clear view. Thanks to rapid advances in zero-carbon energy technologies, and in sustainable food systems, the world can realistically end greenhouse...


91250. Reducing single-use plastic and recycling of plastic wastes  Published: April 19, 2019 22:03:58

The European parliament has voted for complete ban on single use cutlery, cotton-buds, straw, balloon sticks and stirrers across the EU member states as part of law against polluting oceans...