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100151. Ershad to fly for Singapore Monday nightPublished: December 10, 2018 17:03:07

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad will fly for Singapore Monday night for medical check-up. The former president is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Singapore in a flight around 10:45pm from...


100152. HC decision on Khaleda’s candidacy TuesdayPublished: December 10, 2018 16:57:04

The High Court will decide on Tuesday whether jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can participate in the upcoming general election. Her nominations for Feni-1, Bogura-6 and 7 constituencies have been...


100153. Chuadanga journos assoc, Dhaka elects Enamul, Bakul president, secyPublished: December 10, 2018 16:56:21

Chuadanga Journalists Association, Dhaka has started its journey. A 13-member committee of the association was formed at a meeting at the Ramna Chinese Restaurant in the city on Friday. The...


100154. Chinese state media denounce arrest of Huawei CFOPublished: December 10, 2018 16:52:51

Chinese state media on Monday denounced the arrest of a top executive at tech giant Huawei, but did not link it to talks to resolve a trade dispute with the...


100155. BTRC orders IIG operators to block 58 news portalsPublished: December 10, 2018 16:51:37

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has ordered the International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators to block the access to 58 news portals of the county. The order was given on Sunday...


100156. Former Nissan chair charged with financial misconductPublished: December 10, 2018 16:42:56

Japanese prosecutors have charged former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct, accusing him of under-reporting his pay package over a five-year period. He was shown arrested again on further...


100157. European shares tumble at openingPublished: December 10, 2018 15:49:36

Simmering tensions between the US and China dented European shares on Monday as investors fled risk at the start of a highly uncertain week with Britain’s parliamentary vote on Brexit...


100158. Stocks trim early gains to end lowerPublished: December 10, 2018 15:37:07

Stocks trimmed early gains to end lower on Monday, extending losing streak with core index falling below 5,300-mark again, as risk-averse investors continued on selling spree. Brokers said investors were...


100159. Police recover youth’s decomposed body from Chattogram hillPublished: December 10, 2018 15:33:16

Police recovered the decomposed body of a young man from a remote hill in Chattogram’s Sitakundu upazila on Monday morning. Locals said that a group of woodcutters found the body...


100160. SBAC Bank opens its 72nd branch in CumillaPublished: December 10, 2018 15:11:36

South Bangla Agriculture & Commerce (SBAC) Bank Limited has opened its 72nd Branch in Cumilla S M Amzad Hossain, Chairman of SBAC Bank and AZM Shofiuddin (Shamim), Director of the...


100161. BNP's Dulu, Tuku get HC clearance for pollsPublished: December 10, 2018 15:05:50

The High Court has halted the Election Commission’s decision to reject the nominations of BNP leaders Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku and Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, clearing the way for them...


100162. Hasina begins election campaign WednesdayPublished: December 10, 2018 14:57:41

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina will begin the election campaign from Tungipara upazila of Gopalganj district on Wednesday. She will formally inaugurate the campaign after paying tributes...


100163. Huawei CFO seeks bail on health groundsPublished: December 10, 2018 14:48:52

The CFO of China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd argued that she should be released on bail while awaiting an extradition hearing, citing her longstanding ties to Canada, properties she owns...


100164. France’s GDP to grow 1.5 pc in 2018: Deputy FinMinPublished: December 10, 2018 14:39:57

The growth domestic product (GDP) of France will grow 1.5 per cent this year, a slower-than-expected, the country’s deputy finance minister said on Monday. The GDP will grow at the...


100165. StanChart cuts jobs in UAE retail bankPublished: December 10, 2018 14:36:27

Standard Chartered is cutting jobs in its retail bank in the United Arab Emirates, in part as more customers move to digital services, people familiar with the matter told Reuters...


100166. UK can unilaterally cancel Brexit, EU court saysPublished: December 10, 2018 14:33:45

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the UK can cancel Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU members. The judges ruled that this could be...


100167. World stocks extend declinePublished: December 10, 2018 14:25:47

Global stocks extended slump on Monday, with US equity futures and Asian shares sliding on worries over slowing growth and fears that a rise in tensions between Washington and Beijing...


100168. Asian shares slip after China protests arrest of Huawei execPublished: December 10, 2018 14:15:13

Asian shares slipped on Monday after China protested the arrest of a senior executive of Chinese electronics giant Huawei, who is suspected of trying to evade US trade curbs on...


100169. NBR observes VAT day todayPublished: December 10, 2018 14:13:33

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) brought out a colourful procession on Monday to celebrate the National VAT Day and VAT Week-2018 with a call for creating mass awareness among...


100170. CEC urges judicial magistrates to act neutrallyPublished: December 10, 2018 14:12:26

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has urged judicial magistrates to act neutrally to gain people's confidence and ensure a fair election. "You must be free and fair as...


100171. CUB celebrates its two years journeyPublished: December 10, 2018 13:50:17

Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) has organised a concert at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) Hall in the capital to celebrate its two years of journey. Country’s popular bands...


100172. Voters await high-voltage campaigns ahead of national electionPublished: December 10, 2018 13:43:41

Major political parties are set to launch their high-octane election campaigns after the allocation of electoral symbols among their candidates as only 20 days are left for the nation to...


100173. EBL participates in SME Banking Matchmaking Fair in CtgPublished: December 10, 2018 13:14:35

Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) participated in the 5th SME Banking Matchmaking Fair, held at Chittagong Polo Ground recently. Women Banking staff briefed visitors on the Bank’s financial products, specially designed...


100174. Wealth statements of election candidates under ACC scannerPublished: December 10, 2018 13:09:36

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will commence its own scrutiny and investigation based on the wealth statements submitted by the candidates with the Election Commission (EC) very soon.  ACC said they...


100175. Congo’s Kabila ‘may seek re-election in future’Published: December 10, 2018 12:59:26

Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila says he will leave office after the 23 December poll, but may seek re-election in the future. Kabila, 47, said he would remain...


100176. BAT wins 'ICMAB Best Corporate Award'Published: December 10, 2018 12:45:18

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BAT Bangladesh) received “The Best Corporate Award” under the category of ‘Manufacturing Industry’ for the year 2017 by the Institute of Cost and Management...


100177. IUB holds reception to celebrate students’ successPublished: December 10, 2018 12:37:32

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has organised a grand reception to celebrate outstanding achievements of their students in international arena. The IUB arranged the celebration programme titled ‘Celebration of Success’ at...


100178. BRAC Bank organises training on agent banking channelPublished: December 10, 2018 12:33:49

BRAC Bank Limited conducted an orientation training programme for the agents of Agent Banking. Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking, inaugurated the programme recently. A total of 32 agents...


100179. River Plate claim Libertadores glory over BocaPublished: December 10, 2018 12:13:55

River Plate beat Boca Juniors 3-1 after extra-time to win the Copa Libertadores in a match that was finally played in Madrid on Sunday after twice being postponed because of...


100180. Bengal Windsor director to sell 3.20m sharesPublished: December 10, 2018 11:49:38

A sponsor-director of Bengal Windsor Thermoplastic Limited has declared to sell 3.20 million shares out of his total holding of 27.44 million shares of the company at prevailing market price....


100181. Macron to hold crisis meeting over 'yellow vest' protestsPublished: December 10, 2018 11:48:02

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet trade unions and employers' organisations, in a bid to defuse weeks of unrest in Paris and other cities. Monday's meeting comes ahead...


100182. Roger, the bucket crushing kangaroo, dies at 12Published: December 10, 2018 11:34:15

Roger, a kangaroo who won global fame for his enormous size and impressive physique, has died at the age of 12. The roo was rescued as a joey after his...


100183. Stocks pop in early tradingPublished: December 10, 2018 11:24:22

Stocks witnessed positive trend in early hour of trading on Monday as investors are showing their buying spree on sector-wise issues. Following the previous day’s correction, the Dhaka Stock Exchange...


100184. Dhaka-Mymensingh train service resumes after three hours suspensionPublished: December 10, 2018 11:21:03

The rail communication between Mymensingh and Dhaka resumed after three and a half hours of suspension following derailment of a train in Bangladesh Agriculture University area in Mymensingh sadar upazila...


100185. Journo dies in Jashore road crashPublished: December 10, 2018 11:14:52

A journalist was killed as a covered van hit his motorcycle at Bakchar Cold store intersection in Jashore district town on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Ashikul Alam...


100186. Pay Tk 1b to Moon Cinema Hall owner by June 30: SCPublished: December 10, 2018 11:13:00

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs to pay Tk 1.0 billion to the owner of Moon cinema hall by June 30. A seven-member bench...


100187. Beyonce performs at Isha Ambani’s star-studded weddingPublished: December 10, 2018 11:07:25

US singer Beyoncé has performed as part of the lavish festivities at the latest extravagant Indian celebrity wedding. Isha Ambani, the daughter of India's richest man, is tying the knot...


100188. Jatiya Party to field around 150 candidates outside alliancePublished: December 10, 2018 10:58:56

Over 150 candidates of the Jatiya Party are contesting in the election, 29 of them it claims under the Awami League-led Grand Alliance. In the other seats, the Jatiya Party...


100189. United Power's subsidiary declares dividendPublished: December 10, 2018 10:52:04

United Ashuganj Energy, a subsidiary of United Power, declared 8.75 per cent final cash dividend for the fourth quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2017-18. During the year, the United Ashuganj...


100190. MJL Bangladesh witnesses steady growth in five yrsPublished: December 10, 2018 10:48:47

MJL Bangladesh, country's largest lubricant company, has exhibited a steady growth in revenue earning and dividend disbursement, among others, in last five consecutive years through 'operational excellence'. During the period,...


100191. Saudi Arabia refuses to extradite Khashoggi suspects to TurkeyPublished: December 10, 2018 10:44:50

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has ruled out the extradition of suspects in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after Istanbul’s chief prosecutor filed warrants for the arrest of two former...


100192. CJ calls for social boycott of the corruptPublished: December 10, 2018 10:27:31

Exhorting the people to say no to corruption, the chief justice has called for a social boycott of corrupt persons to free the country of this vice. Citing corruption as...


100193. Refuelling problem delays six flights, passengers sufferPublished: December 10, 2018 10:23:28

Several hundred passengers had to suffer as six flights were delayed from Hajrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the early hour of Sunday due to the disruption in refuelling operations...


100194. Hangsabalaka flies to Heathrow todayPublished: December 10, 2018 10:18:38

Biman Bangladesh Airlines starts its operation on Dhaka-London route with its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (Monday), a senior Biman official said. Earlier, the state-run aviation company scheduled next January...


100195. Foreign banks hardly lend money to SMEsPublished: December 10, 2018 09:56:47

Lending to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by foreign commercial banks (FCBs) operating in Bangladesh is much lower than expected level over the years, banking sources said. According to the...


100196. New VAT law to come into force from next fiscal yearPublished: December 10, 2018 09:45:47

The new VAT law will come into force from the next fiscal year with multiple rates instead of a uniform rate of 15 per cent, the head of NBR said...


100197. Cabbage cultivation proves profitable in BoguraPublished: December 10, 2018 00:40:43

BOGURA, Dec 09: Cabbage cultivation has brought smile on the faces of hundreds of grassroots farmers in the district. Getting repeated bumper production and fair market prices, farmers in the...


100198. Brexit MPs' committee slams May's dealPublished: December 10, 2018 00:38:42

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was condemned as "a huge step into the unknown" by a committee of lawmakers responsible for scrutinising it, in the latest blow to...


100199. Archaeologists unveil 2,500- yr old deluxe carriage in ChinaPublished: December 10, 2018 00:37:51

Archaeologists at the archaeology research institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences have unveiled the details of a deluxe carriage unearthed in a cemetery dating back to the Eastern...


100200. HUMAN RIGHTS – FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHEREPublished: December 10, 2018 00:09:08

Today is Human Rights Day. The day is observed world over every year on December 10. On this day, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration...