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98051. 5th GOBESHONA Annual Conference begins at IUBPublished: January 08, 2019 19:35:14

The International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) inaugurated the 5th GOBESHONA Annual Conference at the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on Tuesday.  GOBESHONA, a knowledge-based platform on climate change...


98052. New industry minister takes charge of officePublished: January 08, 2019 19:20:14

New Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun took office on Tuesday with promises of hard work and zero tolerance against corruption. He was greeted by his predecessor Amir Hossain Amu...


98053. Oikyafront to hold 'national dialogue'Published: January 08, 2019 19:19:34

The Jatiya Oikyafront has decided to hold a 'national dialogue' demanding fresh election cancelling the results of 11th parliamentary polls. The alliance will also file cases with electoral tribunals soon...


98054. Amazon world's most valuable public companyPublished: January 08, 2019 18:31:56

Amazon, formed 25 years ago, has eclipsed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable listed company. The online giant was worth $797 billion when the US stock market closed on...


98055. Energy sector to get priorityPublished: January 08, 2019 18:07:28

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said they will now pay more attention to the development of the country's energy sector. "We had given more time...


98056. DITF-2019 to begin WednesdayPublished: January 08, 2019 18:01:21

The 24th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF-2019) begins tomorrow (Wednesday) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, adjacent to Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), in the city. President M Abdul Hamid is expected to...


98057. Guatemala expels its anti-corruption commissionPublished: January 08, 2019 17:48:32

Guatemala has said it is withdrawing from UN-backed anti-corruption commission which has been investigating the country's President Jimmy Morales. Guatemalan Foreign Minister Sandra Jovel said on Monday that the UN...


98058. Mongla EPZ exports rise sixteen-fold in 10 yearsPublished: January 08, 2019 17:37:26

The exports from Mongla Export Processing Zone (EPZ) increased 16 times in the past 10 years. Investments also witnessed an eleven-fold rise, while about 4,500 people make a living in...


98059. Probe body starts work on ‘medical murder’ of RaifaPublished: January 08, 2019 17:35:44

A four-member probe body formed as per the directives of the High Court (HC) to investigate the death of three-year-old Raifa Khan at Max Hospital in Chattogram started its work...


98060. Bproperty acquires Lamudi in BangladeshPublished: January 08, 2019 17:30:44

Bproperty, a real estate marketplace, announced that it has acquired Lamudi, another online marketplace for property in Bangladesh. The announcement was made at a press conference at Pan Pacific Sonargaon...


98061. Anarchy will be dealt with ‘iron hand’Published: January 08, 2019 17:27:19

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said if BNP tries to unleash any anarchy in the name of movement will be thwarted at any cost. "BNP can wage a...


98062. Govt to sign deal with WB to create quality jobsPublished: January 08, 2019 17:14:10

The World Bank will provide $250 million to support Bangladesh in strengthening its capacity to create more and better jobs for citizens, including women, youth and the vulnerable population. An...


98063. New info minister promises dealing with upstart online mediaPublished: January 08, 2019 17:05:39

New Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday promised to deal with upstart online media with the help of journalists. "There're a lot of upstart online news portals now. At times,...


98064. Sonali Exchange, USA makes profit after two yearsPublished: January 08, 2019 16:52:01

Sonali Exchange Co Inc, USA, a subsidiary of the state-owned Sonali Bank Limited, made a significant profit last year after counting a loss in the previous two years. It sent...


98065. India's Supreme Court reinstates CBI chiefPublished: January 08, 2019 16:36:37

India's Supreme Court has reinstated the removed director of the country's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday in a setback to the government that has been accused of undermining...


98066. Miscreants stab madrasa teacher to death in CtgPublished: January 08, 2019 16:35:22

A madrasa teacher was stabbed to death by miscreants in Barobkunda area under Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Monday night. He was identified as Emran Hossain Riad, 28, a...


98067. DSEX exceeds 5700-mark after eight monthsPublished: January 08, 2019 16:31:16

The prime index of the major bourse crossed the 5,700-mark after eight months as investors took fresh stakes on stocks amid optimism. Market analysts said spontaneous participation backed by hopes...


98068. Dipu Moni describes tackling question leak as main challengePublished: January 08, 2019 16:28:19

Newly-appointed Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday said the main challenge of her ministry is to tackle the perennial problem of question paper leakage. The education minister came up...


98069. Falling container kills two on Chattogram roadPublished: January 08, 2019 16:10:17

Two auto-rickshaw passengers were crushed to death as a cargo container fell off a long trailer and hit them in Chattogram. The accident occurred near the EPZ area at around...


98070. European shares hit three-week high on trade hopesPublished: January 08, 2019 15:52:31

European shares hit a three-week high on Tuesday as hopes of a possible trade deal between China and the US offset worries over global growth and Italian banks rose after...


98071. LG Elec sees 80pc drop in Q4 profitPublished: January 08, 2019 15:18:09

South Korea’s LG Electronics said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter (Q4) operating profit likely plummeted 80 per cent from the same period a year earlier, falling well below analyst expectations. The...


98072. Turkey to ask US to hand over military bases in SyriaPublished: January 08, 2019 15:06:24

Turkey will ask US officials in talks on Tuesday to hand over its military bases in Syria to Ankara or destroy them, the Hurriyet newspaper reported, a request that could...


98073. Newly found biomarkers could help identify heart conditionPublished: January 08, 2019 14:36:27

Researchers have discovered that they could use two biomarkers to identify a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation in patients who have three "clinical risks", according to a study released...


98074. Mozambique indicts 18 for involvement in $2b loan fraudPublished: January 08, 2019 14:33:25

Mozambique has indicted 18 citizens for their involvement in fraud involving $2 billion in loans to state-owned companies, the attorney general’s office (AGO) said on Monday, in a scandal that...


98075. Govt to keep focusing on resolving Rohingya crisis: Shahriar AlamPublished: January 08, 2019 14:24:52

State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has said the government will continue to take effective steps to address pending issues, including resolving the Rohingya crisis. "Everything is our...


98076. Kevin Spacey in court on groping chargePublished: January 08, 2019 14:14:40

Actor Kevin Spacey has appeared in court to face a charge of indecent assault and battery stemming from an allegation of groping in 2016. A not-guilty plea was entered on...


98077. Govt to sit with garment workers’ leaders to defuse wage protestPublished: January 08, 2019 14:04:30

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has called an emergency meeting for a 4:00 pm start on Tuesday, in the wake of garment workers’ unrest over the implementation of minimum...


98078. Four int’l flights miss arrival schedules at HSIAPublished: January 08, 2019 13:54:54

Four international flights of different airlines have failed to meet their arrival schedules at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Tuesday. Flight - BG 148 from Dubai was scheduled to...


98079. DMP detains 38 drug suspects in cityPublished: January 08, 2019 13:46:11

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a special anti-narcotics drive arrested 48 suspects from different areas of Dhaka city for selling and consuming illegal drugs. A special team of DMP, comprising...


98080. US Uber driver pleads guilty to six murders in 2016Published: January 08, 2019 13:42:47

An Uber driver accused of killing six people at random in a shooting spree in the US state of Michigan in 2016 has pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder and...


98081. Hasina-led cabinet pays homage to BangabandhuPublished: January 08, 2019 13:27:22

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi in...


98082. RU to admit record number of foreign studentsPublished: January 08, 2019 13:21:47

Ever highest number of foreign students have got the chance of admission in first year honours classes in the current 2018-19 academic session of Rajshahi University (RU). RU administration has...


98083. DMP realises over Tk 2.3m in fines from traffic offendersPublished: January 08, 2019 13:17:07

Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Monday realised Tk 2.314 million in fines from traffic offenders in the city. Besides, a total of 4,103 cases were also...


98084. Dhaka bourse sees sharp rise in early tradingPublished: January 08, 2019 13:03:38

The Dhaka bourse witnessed another sharp rise in the early trading on Tuesday as majority number of securities went green after a moderate correction observed on previous session. The Dhaka...


98085. Iron chest found under old building in SatkhiraPublished: January 08, 2019 13:01:31

An iron chest has been found underground during the demolition of an old building of the registry office in Tala, Satkhira, stirring interest among the locals. The padlocked chest was...


98086. Garment workers take to streets for third day in DhakaPublished: January 08, 2019 13:01:12

Garment workers have begun a third consecutive day of protests in Dhaka to call for an increase in the minimum wage and a set of other demands. Garment workers began...


98087. Wolves send Liverpool out of FA CupPublished: January 08, 2019 12:39:37

Premier League leaders Liverpool paid the price for fielding a weakened side as they were knocked out in the third round of the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat by...


98088. Workers block BRTC depot in DhakaPublished: January 08, 2019 12:23:44

Drivers and workers have locked the gates to the BTRC Joar Sahara Bus Depot in Dhaka to demand nine months of back pay. Depot Manager Md Noor Alam said all...


98089. Oil tanker fire kills one in Hong Kong, rescue ongoingPublished: January 08, 2019 12:23:14

An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong’s southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast...


98090. Seven Bangladeshi girls return home serving jail in IndiaPublished: January 08, 2019 12:11:55

Seven Bangladeshi young girls returned home through Benapole Check Post on Monday evening after serving one and half years jail in an Indian prison. Border Security Force (BSF) of India...


98091. North Korea's Kim visiting China after warning to USPublished: January 08, 2019 12:02:35

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, only days after warning he may take an alternative path if the United...


98092. Two ‘drug pedlars’ die in Cox’s Bazar ‘shootout’Published: January 08, 2019 11:54:06

Two suspected drug pedlars were killed in a reported shootout with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Domdomia under Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf upazila during the early hours of Monday....


98093. EU looks at help for May, but will not rework Brexit dealPublished: January 08, 2019 11:41:11

The European Union is considering ways to help Prime Minister Theresa May convince the British parliament to back the Brexit treaty she agreed with EU leaders last month but ruled...


98094. Ghosn claims innocence in first appearance since arrestPublished: January 08, 2019 11:38:03

Nissan Motor’s ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn declared he was innocent, telling a Tokyo court that he was wrongly accused of financial misconduct. “I have been wrongly accused and unfairly detained...


98095. Police recover bodies of two minor girls in cityPublished: January 08, 2019 11:35:35

Police recovered two bodies of four-year-old girls from ground floor of a seven storey building in Shahjalal road area in Dhaka city’s Demra on Monday night. The victims were identified...


98096. Indonesia to resume search for Lion Air jet’s cockpit voice recorderPublished: January 08, 2019 11:31:55

Indonesia will launch a renewed search effort as early as Tuesday to find the cockpit voice recorder from a Lion Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea in October,...


98097. Hopes for Sino-US deal prop up Asian sharesPublished: January 08, 2019 11:30:17

Most Asian shares were propped up on Tuesday by hopes that Washington and Beijing may be inching towards a trade deal and that US Federal Reserve would halt its tightening...


98098. Yellow vests: France plans crackdown on unsanctioned protestsPublished: January 08, 2019 11:17:10

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced plans to punish people who hold unsanctioned protests after seven weeks of anti-government unrest. His government wants to draft new legislation that will...


98099. Two die as truck rams into bike in C’nawabganjPublished: January 08, 2019 11:00:33

Two motorcyclists were killed when a truck rammed their vehicle in Kolyanpur area of Chapainawabganj town on Tuesday morning. The deceased have been identified as Mizanur Rahman, son of Jalal...


98100. Intel teams up with Facebook on AI chipPublished: January 08, 2019 10:42:15

US-based tech giant Intel said that it is working with Facebook to finish a new artificial intelligence chip in the second half of this year. The chips are Intel’s gambit...