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97601. BR to get 40 trains in three year’s timePublished: January 14, 2019 18:24:47

Bangladesh Railway (BR) is adding 40 more locomotives to its fleet in three years’ time with financial assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB), Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan said...


97602. UN wants 'rapid and unimpeded' aid access to RakhinePublished: January 14, 2019 17:33:12

The United Nations urged the Myanmar government on Monday to allow 'rapid and unimpeded' humanitarian access to Rakhine State, where fighting between government troops and autonomy-seeking rebels has displaced thousands...


97603. Industries minister announces ‘zero tolerance’ against corruptionPublished: January 14, 2019 17:26:05

New Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Monday said he will not tolerate corruption in his ministry. "We have to fulfill the promises we made before the election. The...


97604. Zimbabwean protesters block roads over fuel price hikePublished: January 14, 2019 17:20:09

Protesters barricaded roads and burned tires in a suburb of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare on Monday, two days after country's President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a massive fuel price hike in an...


97605. Minister vows legal actions against illegal buildingsPublished: January 14, 2019 17:18:20

The capital's development authority has been directed to prevent the construction of unplanned buildings, Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rejaul Karim said on Monday. "We will take strict legal...


97606. British politicians will approve Brexit deal, France hopesPublished: January 14, 2019 17:14:43

France is hoping that members of Britain’s parliament will approve Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, an official at French President Macron’s Elysee department said on Monday. Asked whether France...


97607. Mirza Abbas, wife get HC bail in graft casePublished: January 14, 2019 17:12:08

The High Court on Monday granted an eight-week anticipatory bail to BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas and his wife Afroza Abbas in a corruption case. The couple has been...


97608. Merkel's CDU successor laments 'crusades' against dieselPublished: January 14, 2019 17:04:40

German conservative leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Monday accused environmental organisations of mounting “crusades” against diesel vehicles and said that driving bans threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs. Referring to the...


97609. Cambodian PM warns of 'dead' opposition if EU withdraws preferencesPublished: January 14, 2019 17:00:25

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday threatened to retaliate against the opposition if the European Union withdraws duty-free trading access over human rights concerns. The EU in November began...


97610. Brazil wants to save $270 billion with pension reformPublished: January 14, 2019 16:52:39

Far-right Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s new government wants to save 1 trillion reais ($269.48 billion) over 10 years via pension reforms. Economists say these reforms are vital to undo the...


97611. Greek parliament to hold confidence vote WednesdayPublished: January 14, 2019 16:48:02

The Greek parliament will open a confidence debate in the government on Tuesday, a parliamentary official said. The vote is expected to be held on Wednesday night, reports Reuters. Greek...


97612. Newmont to buy Goldcorp in $10 billion dealPublished: January 14, 2019 16:41:11

Gold miner Newmont Mining Corp said on Monday that it would buy smaller rival Goldcorp Inc in a deal valued at $10 billion. Newmont will offer 0.3280 of its share...


97613. Euro zone industry output tumbles in largest fall in nearly three yearsPublished: January 14, 2019 16:33:28

Euro zone industrial output fell in November by more than expected, official data showed on Monday, confirming the series of weak national data which have raised concerns about the bloc’s...


97614. Ninth Wage Board to be declared in specified period: MahmudPublished: January 14, 2019 16:30:41

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud Monday assured newsmen that the new Wage Board for newspaper and news agency journalists and employees will be announced within specified period. “From right today...


97615. Profit booking pulls markets downPublished: January 14, 2019 15:56:30

Stocks faced marginal correction on Monday, snapping the recent rally, as investors booked some profit on sector-wise issues. Market analysts said stocks returned to the red as a section of...


97616. China to collect samples from moon this yearPublished: January 14, 2019 15:52:48

China will launch a probe to collect samples from the moon around the end of this year, a space official said on Monday, weeks after Beijing hailed the successful touch...


97617. DSE cools off after record highPublished: January 14, 2019 15:50:10

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed the Monday’s session with a marginal loss after the prime index of the main bourse—DSEX—crossed the 5,800-mark on Sunday. The DSEX crossed the mark...


97618. Int’l trade shows start in Dhaka Jan 17Published: January 14, 2019 15:35:52

Four days of as many international trade shows will kick off in Dhaka city on January 17 with participation of nearly 510 companies from more than 24 countries. The shows...


97619. DMP arrest 49 for selling, consuming drugsPublished: January 14, 2019 15:13:01

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a special anti-drug drive arrested 49 suspects from different areas of Dhaka city for selling and consuming illegal drugs. A special team of the DMP,...


97620. Health Ministry suspends employee for ‘amassing wealth illegally’Published: January 14, 2019 14:58:20

An official of the Health Ministry has been suspended over allegation of amassing wealth illegally. The suspended official is Md Abzal Hossain, accounts officer of Directorate General of Health Services...


97621. Two suspended Viqarunnisa teachers secure bailPublished: January 14, 2019 14:30:59

A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to suspended acting principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College Naznin Ferdous and another teacher in a case filed over the suicide incident...


97622. SA bloc urges Congo to recount votes cast in electionPublished: January 14, 2019 14:30:43

An influential African bloc has urged Democratic Republic of Congo to recount votes cast in its disorganised presidential election, raising pressure on Kinshasa to ensure the legitimacy of the next...


97623. Fire hits AB Bank branch in ChattogramPublished: January 14, 2019 14:11:46

A fire broke out at a branch of Arab Bangladesh Bank (AB Bank) in GEC area of the port city on Monday morning. The fire originated from electric short circuit...


97624. 15 die after military cargo plane crashes in IranPublished: January 14, 2019 13:47:32

A Boeing 707 military cargo plane crashed in bad weather on Monday west of the Iranian capital, killing 15 out of the 16 people on board, the Iranian army said....


97625. 46th Foundation Course of FSIBL beginsPublished: January 14, 2019 13:35:55

The 46th Foundation Course of Trainee Junior Officers of First Security Islami Bank Limited began at FSIBL Training Institute on January 13. Mr. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing Director, First...


97626. RMG workers reject revised wage structurePublished: January 14, 2019 13:10:41

Five garment workers were injured in a clash with police as they staged demonstrations in Dhaka’s Savar on Monday rejecting the revised wage structure. Several thousand workers started the demonstrations...


97627. Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn suffering ‘harsh’ treatment in jail, wife saysPublished: January 14, 2019 13:10:12

The wife of ousted Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn has urged New York-based Human Rights Watch to draw attention to his “harsh treatment” during detention in a Japanese...


97628. Brothers' Furniture opens showroom at SirajganjPublished: January 14, 2019 12:58:01

A new showroom of Brothers' Furniture was inaugurated recently at Sirajganj Sadar Road. Managing Director of the company Md. Elias Sarker inaugurated it. Customers will get 5-15% cash discount in...


97629. Oil slides on China trade slumpPublished: January 14, 2019 12:40:42

Oil prices fell by almost 1 per cent on Monday, with Brent crude slipping below $60 per barrel, after Chinese data showed weakening imports and exports in the world’s biggest...


97630. Pixmama recognises photo upload contest winnersPublished: January 14, 2019 12:39:09

The pioneering digital content marketplace for photography, Pixmama, has recognized the winners of an exciting photo upload contest. The contest aimed to encourage the growing photographers’ community to take up...


97631. Indian shares fell in line Asian peersPublished: January 14, 2019 12:39:06

Indian shares fell in line with broader Asia on Monday after a shock contraction in Chinese exports raised fears of a sharper global slowdown, but the blow was cushioned by...


97632. VW could face recall of more carsPublished: January 14, 2019 12:37:05

Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is considering recalling more Volkswagen cars due to its emissions, scandal, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday. The KBA has opened an...


97633. IPDC Finance distributes blankets among cold-affected peoplePublished: January 14, 2019 12:32:04

IPDC Finance Limited distributed blankets amongst the underprivileged people in Kosba, Brahmanbaria. Blankets were also distributed in Latar Char; Patuakhali, Kurigram and Son Pocha Char; Bogra. Managing Director and CEO...


97634. Trump threatens to ‘devastate’ Turkey economically over Syrian KurdsPublished: January 14, 2019 12:15:20

US President Donald Trump has threatened to “devastate Turkey economically” if it attacks Kurdish forces in Syria following a planned pullout of US troops. In two tweets on Sunday, Trump...


97635. Nahee Aluminum’s IPO project to go operation tomorrowPublished: January 14, 2019 12:11:03

Initial public offering (IPO) funded project of Nahee Aluminum Composite Panel is set to go commercial operation from tomorrow (Tuesday), officials said. The company has imported required capital machineries for...


97636. DSE rebalances DSEX, DS30Published: January 14, 2019 12:09:02

The prime bourse has decided to include 15 new companies in its broad index, DSEX, and replace three companies in the blue chip index, DS30 as part of its annual...


97637. Asian shares fall as China reports slowdown in exportsPublished: January 14, 2019 12:06:16

Asian shares fell on Monday, extending the latest losses on Wall Street, as China reported a slowdown in exports. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index lost 1.4 per cent to 26,299.19...


97638. Messi nets 400th league goal in Barca winPublished: January 14, 2019 11:45:55

Lionel Messi became the first man to score 400 La Liga goals as Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win at home to Eibar on Sunday which kept the Catalans five...


97639. End govt temporarily: Graham to TrumpPublished: January 14, 2019 11:31:45

A Republican senator close to President Donald Trump on Sunday backed a temporary re-opening of the federal government, in the 23rd day of the longest shutdown ever, to allow for...


97640. Indonesian Lion Air jet's cockpit voice recorder foundPublished: January 14, 2019 11:27:19

Indonesia has found the cockpit voice recorder from a Lion Air plane more than two months after the Boeing Co 737 MAX jet crashed into the sea near Jakarta, killing...


97641. DSE, CSE shine in early tradingPublished: January 14, 2019 11:26:22

The prices of most of the shares witnessed upward trend in early hour of trading on Monday as investors are active on sector-wise issues amid growing confidence. Following the previous...


97642. Hong Kong minibus crash kills one, injures 16Published: January 14, 2019 11:14:43

The driver of a minibus died and 16 passengers were injured after the vehicle they were traveling in flipped and crashed onto a boundary wall in China's Hong Kong Special...


97643. Asian shares falter from 1-1/2-month highsPublished: January 14, 2019 11:03:42

Asian shares and US stock futures skidded on Monday after a shock contraction in Chinese exports pointed to deepening cracks in the world’s second-biggest economy and raised fears of a...


97644. China automakers brace for bumpy ridePublished: January 14, 2019 10:52:50

Car makers in China are bracing for zero to tepid growth in sales this year, after a tough 2018 when the world’s top auto market probably contracted for the first...


97645. Payra port signs deal with Belgian company on capital dredging todayPublished: January 14, 2019 10:41:23

A Belgian company will provide Tk 86.43 billion for capital dredging of the Payra Port's main channel to ensure smooth operational activities of the port, officials said. An agreement to...


97646. China export grows highest in seven years despite trade warPublished: January 14, 2019 10:38:41

China’s exports rose 9.9 per cent in 2018, its strongest trade performance in seven years, despite growing disruptions from an escalating trade war with the United States, customs data showed...


97647. Rice prices still remain highPublished: January 14, 2019 10:36:31

Rice prices still remain high despite repeated government efforts to stabilise the market. But price hike has put extra pressure on the people on limited incomes, raising their cost of...


97648. Western Marine to build country's largest fishing trawlerPublished: January 14, 2019 10:31:56

Western Marine Shipyard is going to build the largest fishing trawler in Bangladesh for Pacific Eagle Ltd, a concern of renowned JK Group based in Chattogram. The WMShL signed a...


97649. Five out of top 10 gainers are from 'Z' categoryPublished: January 14, 2019 10:23:41

Share price of Savar Refractories, a 'Z' category stock, continued to soar despite it reported negative earnings per share and failed to pay dividend over the years. The company's share...


97650. 10 cos snare 21pc of total turnoverPublished: January 14, 2019 10:21:40

Top 10 turnover leaders grabbed 20.40 per cent of the turnover featured by Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday. On the day the premier bourse DSE featured a turnover of...