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95051. Thrust on comprehensive initiatives to stop school dropoutPublished: February 19, 2019 20:58:10

RANGPUR, Feb 19 (BSS): Experts at a citizen dialogue laid emphasis on Tuesday on comprehensive efforts of all concerned to stop dropout from school for ensuring normal educational life of...


95052. Boro seedling transplantation nears endPublished: February 19, 2019 20:57:22

RANGPUR, Feb 19 (BSS): The farmers have already completed transplantation of Boro seedlings on 92 per cent of targeted land area on way to achieve the fixed farming target of...


95053. Gold holds close to 10-month highsPublished: February 19, 2019 20:56:11

Palladium hit a record high on Tuesday, moving close to US$1,500, due to a prolonged supply deficit, while gold rose to a near 10-month high as rising optimism for a...


95054. Cyber security: The Malware threatPublished: February 19, 2019 20:49:08

A UK-based research body, Comparitech, has published the findings of their study on cyber security of 60 countries. In Comparitech's Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), Bangladesh was ranked as the sixth...


95055. Anti-tobacco TV campaign ‘AtmaJiggasa’ launchedPublished: February 19, 2019 20:24:22

A powerful TV spot 'AtmaJiggasa (What Damage will this Cigarette or Bidi Do?)' that warns people about the deadly harms of smoking, was launched on Tuesday. The launching was held...


95056. KFC outelets in Mongolia face suspension over food-poisoning reportPublished: February 19, 2019 20:11:36

Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to conduct an inquiry, as 42 people were hospitalised and hundreds showed food poisoning symptoms after eating at...


95057. New four-team Spanish Super Cup set to be played abroadPublished: February 19, 2019 20:10:06

The Supercopa de Espana  is set to take on a four-team format and will be played abroad. The 2018 edition between Barcelona and Sevilla was played as a one-off game...


95058. Poland says still awaits Israel's apology in Holocaust rowPublished: February 19, 2019 19:56:09

Poland is still awaiting an apology from Israel over comments made by Israel’s acting foreign minister regarding the role of Poles in the Nazi Holocaust, said Polish Deputy Foreign Minister...


95059. City parks to be modernised by 2021Published: February 19, 2019 19:53:00

The government has taken steps to modernise the parks of Dhaka city by 2021 aiming to increase the recreation facilities for city dwellers. “There are 23 parks and four children...


95060. Ducsu polls: 28 collect nomination papers on first dayPublished: February 19, 2019 19:52:13

A total of 28 candidates collected nomination papers on Tuesday, the first day of the distribution, for contesting the elections to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall unions....


95061. German government unlikely to make quick decision on HuaweiPublished: February 19, 2019 19:49:39

The German government will probably not take a quick decision on whether to allow China’s Huawei to build Germany’s 5G network, a government source said on Tuesday.  “There will probably...


95062. HC orders confiscation of book on BB's historyPublished: February 19, 2019 18:59:40

The High Court on Tuesday ordered confiscation of all the copies of the book, 'Bangladesh Banker Itihash', from the market and the ongoing Ekushey Book Fair for the distortion of...


95063. Solar-powered hybrid boat to be launched soonPublished: February 19, 2019 18:44:57

'Sunflower', a solar-powered hybrid boat, will soon be launched in Bangladesh by Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy and Chattogram-based Taratari Shipyard. The boat, locally known as kayak, was designed by French-born Bangladeshi...


95064. ‘475 species of fish in Bay of Bengal’ Published: February 19, 2019 18:36:04

The Bay of Bengal has 475 different species of fish and 36 species of shrimps, said State Minister for Fisheries Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru said on Tuesday. In the 2017-18...


95065. Bernie Sanders to run for US president in 2020Published: February 19, 2019 18:31:32

US Senator Bernie Sanders said he will run for president again in the 2020 election. He made the announcement in an interview with Vermont Public Radio, reports Reuters on Tuesday...


95066. Global trade growth may slow down in Q1 of current year: WTOPublished: February 19, 2019 18:20:09

Global trade growth may slow down further in the first quarter of the current year, according to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI), released...


95067. Imran Khan warns India against military actionPublished: February 19, 2019 17:53:38

Pakistan has warned it will retaliate if India takes military action against it after a militant attack on Indian forces in Indian-administered Kashmir. Prime Minister Imran Khan went on television...


95068. Netflix cancels The Punisher, Jessica JonesPublished: February 19, 2019 17:44:08

Netflix’s partnership with Marvel TV has reached its last panel: The Punisher and Jessica Jones have both been cancelled at the streaming service, reports TVLine. Jessica Jones had previously been...


95069. Woman killed in Chapainawabganj road crashPublished: February 19, 2019 17:27:04

A pillion rider was killed after being hit by a speeding truck in Shibganj Upazila of Chapainawabganj on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Mabia Begum, 39, wife of Saifuddin,...


95070. New strategy initiated to deal with Rohingya issuePublished: February 19, 2019 17:12:23

State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Tuesday said the government has worked out a new strategy after reviewing the overall situation to deal with the Rohingya repatriation...


95071. Muhammad Khasru no morePublished: February 19, 2019 17:04:13

Muhammad Khasru, who pioneered the film society movement in Bangladesh, passed away on Tuesday at a city hospital. He was 70. He had contributed to the movement spanning over five...


95072. Rizvi terms road committee formation headed by Shajahan mockeryPublished: February 19, 2019 16:51:31

Stating that former minister Shajahan Khan is mainly responsible for the growing road accidents in the country, BNP on Tuesday termed absurd and mockery the formation of a 15-member committee...


95073. Gas supply resumes in ChattogramPublished: February 19, 2019 16:44:58

Gas supply to parts of Chattogram city resumed on Tuesday morning, three days after the supply crunch. A gas pipeline was damaged at Akmal Ali Road in Halishahar during a...


95074. Two siblings get life term for murder in KishoreganjPublished: February 19, 2019 16:38:18

A Kishoreganj court on Tuesday sentenced two siblings to life-term imprisonment for killing a man in 2012. The convicts are Akkas and Tara Mia, sons of Abed Ali of Latibabad...


95075. 16,000 law enforcers to be deployed in city on Feb 21Published: February 19, 2019 16:34:01

Around 16,000 police personnel will be deployed across the capital on February 21, the Language Martyrs Day and International Mother Language Day. "Of them, 6,000 will be working to ensure...


95076. Stocks post marginal gain amid cautious tradingPublished: February 19, 2019 15:50:01

Daily trade turnover on prime bourse dipped below Tk 7.0-billion mark Tuesday after six weeks as most of the investors reluctant to make fresh investment in stocks. Turnover, a crucial...


95077. ‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ to be released FridayPublished: February 19, 2019 15:33:34

Adventure film ‘Hridoyer Rongdhonu’ (Life in Rainbow) is going to be released exclusively at Star Cineplex in the city on Friday. In a media briefing on Monday night at a...


95078. Bproperty.com offers female customers home loans at a discountPublished: February 19, 2019 15:28:34

Bproperty.com, having over 25,000 properties available for sale and rent on the portal, is offering customers home loan facilities through BRAC Bank Limited to facilitate its purchasing process. The real...


95079. Businesses suffer for suspension of IP issuance from ChattogramPublished: February 19, 2019 15:19:38

CHATTOGRAM: The Chief Controller of Import and Export (CCI&E) in the capital city has again suspended issuance of import permit (IP) from its regional office in Chattogram which has invited...


95080. Jatka conservation week begins March 10Published: February 19, 2019 15:13:30

The Jatka (Hilsa fry) conservation week will be observed from March 10 to 16 in 37 Hilsa inhabited areas across the country with an aim to create awareness among the...


95081. Asian shares flirt with four-month highsPublished: February 19, 2019 14:24:52

Asian shares hovered near four-month highs on Tuesday as investors took heart from some progress in Sino-US trade talks, while the yen slipped as the Japanese central bank said it...


95082. Khagrachhari gas cylinder blast burns sevenPublished: February 19, 2019 13:56:14

At least seven people including a couple received burn injuries from an explosion at a gas cylinder shop at Khobongpuria village in Khagrachhari Sadar upazila in the early hours of...


95083. DMP arrests 60 drug suspectsPublished: February 19, 2019 13:53:38

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 60 people from the city in a regular anti-narcotics drive for selling and consuming illegal drugs. Different police stations under DMP conducted the drive...


95084. Pakistan urges UN to intervene over Kashmir tension with IndiaPublished: February 19, 2019 13:42:36

Pakistan’s foreign minister appealed to the UN Secretary General on Tuesday to help ease tension with India that has escalated sharply following a suicide bomb attack in the Indian part...


95085. Midland Bank distributes bicycles among female studentsPublished: February 19, 2019 13:40:40

Midland Bank Limited has distributed bicycles among underprivileged female students of different school and madrasa in Bogura district. The private bank gave the bicycles to the students under a special...


95086. Germany tops Japan with world's largest current account surplusPublished: February 19, 2019 13:35:10

Germany’s current account surplus shrank but remained by far the world’s largest last year due to strong exports, according to data from the Ifo institute on Tuesday that is likely...


95087. 49 women MPs to take oaths WednesdayPublished: February 19, 2019 13:21:32

The newly elected 49 Members of Parliament to the seats reserved for women in the 11th parliament will be sworn in on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at...


95088. Southeast Asian stocks climbPublished: February 19, 2019 13:09:07

Most Southeast Asian stock markets climbed on Tuesday, lifted by optimism that the United States and China might be inching towards a deal to resolve their nearly year-long trade dispute....


95089. WWII ‘kissing sailor’ dies aged 95Published: February 19, 2019 13:08:11

The US sailor famously photographed kissing a stranger in New York's Times Square to celebrate the end of World War Two has died aged 95. The picture of George Mendonsa...


95090. Pakistan's ISI behind Kashmir bombing: Indian commanderPublished: February 19, 2019 13:01:51

India’s top military commander in the disputed Kashmir region said on Tuesday Pakistan’s main Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency was involved in an attack last week on a security convoy...


95091. Asian shares rise on hopes for progress on tradePublished: February 19, 2019 13:01:24

Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday as Chinese and US officials prepare for trade talks in Washington this week. The Shanghai Composite index added 0.3 per cent to 2,762.73...


95092. Kuroda says BOJ ready to ease if yen rise hurts price goal pathPublished: February 19, 2019 12:51:07

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday the central bank was ready to ramp up stimulus if sharp yen rises hurt the economy and derail the path towards...


95093. Biswa Ijtema ends with Saad follower’s Akheri MunajatPublished: February 19, 2019 12:37:35

The five-day long 54th Biswa Ijtema concluded on Tuesday morning following Akheri Munajat (final prayer) with the participation of followers of Indian Islamic preacher Mawlana Muhammad Saad Al Kandhalvi on...


95094. Indonesia central bank to hold key rate: Reuters pollPublished: February 19, 2019 12:31:26

The Bank Indonesia will keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, a Reuters poll showed, as the Federal Reserve’s caution over further rate hikes has spurred some hopes Jakarta’s next...


95095. Thousands become town voters, without any knowledgePublished: February 19, 2019 12:16:31

Last year, two local men came to her house. They took her national ID card saying they will use it to arrange relief goods for her. They later returned the...


95096. United dump Chelsea out of FA CupPublished: February 19, 2019 11:57:55

Manchester United’s Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba headed first-half goals to claim a 2-0 win that dumped FA Cup holders Chelsea out of the competition and secured a place in...


95097. Nomination paper collection for DUCSU polls startsPublished: February 19, 2019 11:42:37

Collection of nomination papers for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union polls has begun today (Tuesday). As per the election schedule, announced on February 11, aspirants...


95098. Stocks fall on selling bingePublished: February 19, 2019 11:29:07

The prices of most of the shares on bourses witnessed downward trend in early hour of trading on Tuesday as investors continued their selling binge. Following the previous day’s sharp...


95099. IDRA move for central database, UMPPublished: February 19, 2019 11:20:51

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has taken a fresh initiative to remove customer dissatisfaction in insurance sector through launching Unified Messaging Platform (UMP). Approximately more than 10 million...


95100. Blast kills two policemen in Egyptian capital: MinistryPublished: February 19, 2019 11:18:55

Two policemen were killed and three wounded when an explosive device carried by a militant they were pursuing detonated in the heart of the Egyptian capital on Monday, an interior...