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102001. May hit by several ministerial resignations over Brexit dealPublished: November 15, 2018 19:03:42

UK Prime Minister Theresa May battled on Thursday to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest at an...


102002. PSC, Ebtedayee exams from Nov 18Published: November 15, 2018 18:47:57

Primary School Certificate (PSC) and Ebtedayee Examinations-2018 will begin on November 18 (Sunday) across the country with the participation of 30,95,123 examinees. As many as 27,77,270 examinees are appearing for...


102003. Death toll reaches 56 in California fire; 130 missingPublished: November 15, 2018 18:47:20

As the scope of a deadly Northern California wildfire set in, the sheriff said more than 450 people had now been assigned to comb through the charred remains in search...


102004. Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest kicks offPublished: November 15, 2018 18:41:01

Dhaka International Folk Festival commenced on Thursday evening with Bhabna, a dance troupe, from Bangladesh presenting the inaugural show from 6:00pm. Dikanda from Poland, Wadali Brothers from India, Abdul Hai...


102005. As India eases citizenship path for Hindus, Rohingya Muslims fear expulsionPublished: November 15, 2018 18:34:01

Nar Singh can vividly recall the day in 2014 when Narendra Modi promised to provide refuge to Hindus suffering around the world. The 39-year-old shop owner sat awestruck inside his...


102006. Bangladesh wins second Test, series end in tiePublished: November 15, 2018 18:26:16

Bangladesh completed a 218-run victory over Zimbabwe at Mirpur to level the Test series 1-1. Right-arm spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 38 to finish with eight wickets in...


102007. Four-day garment, textile machinery expo beginsPublished: November 15, 2018 18:25:32

A four-day expo on garments and textile machineries and other accessories began onThursday in the city`s International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB). More than a hundred local and foreign firms are...


102008. 70 BD students receive Australian scholarshipsPublished: November 15, 2018 18:15:37

A total of 70 Bangladeshi officials and private sector representatives have received Australian government scholarships to pursue Master's level courses at Australian universities in 2019. The scholars will study a...


102009. Greenland ice sheet hides giant 'impact crater'Published: November 15, 2018 17:57:00

What looks to be a large impact crater has been identified beneath the Greenland ice sheet. The 31km-wide depression came to light when scientists examined radar images of the island's...


102010. Talks with US on trade battle have resumed: ChinaPublished: November 15, 2018 17:37:33

Washington and Beijing have resumed talks over their spiralling trade dispute ahead of a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday. The two sides...


102011. BNP accuses PM of violating electoral codePublished: November 15, 2018 17:10:11

BNP on Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has violated the election code of conduct by holding a meeting with her party's 4,500 nomination seekers at her official residence...


102012. Shahidul Alam secures bail from HCPublished: November 15, 2018 17:04:24

Prominent photographer Shahidul Alam has secured bail from the High Court in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act. The HC bench of Justice Sheikh Abdul...


102013. Man dies in Jashore road crashPublished: November 15, 2018 16:33:08

A man was killed while 20 others injured following a head-on collision between two buses at Karimpur on Jashore-Narail highway on Thursday morning. The dead man was identified as Sushovon...


102014. Monkey kills newborn in IndiaPublished: November 15, 2018 16:22:23

A 12-day-old boy has died after he was snatched from his mother and bitten by a monkey in northern India. The infant's mother was breastfeeding him at their home in...


102015. DSE, CSE end on a mellow notePublished: November 15, 2018 16:01:29

Stocks ended on a mellow note on Thursday after volatile trading as investors were mostly followed cautious stance. Market insiders said some investors closely eyeing on the political situation as...


102016. Oikyafront picks ‘paddy sheaf’Published: November 15, 2018 15:51:49

The Jatiya Oikya Front has chosen the ‘paddy sheaf’ as its symbol to contest the 11th parliamentary election slated for December 30. The decision was taken at a meeting, according...


102017. Taliban attacks kill 30 security forces in western AfghanistanPublished: November 15, 2018 15:41:43

Major assaults by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan’s western province of Farah bordering Iran, mounted with the aim of weakening the government’s grip on the region, have killed at least 30...


102018. S Africa health care requires overhaul: MinisterPublished: November 15, 2018 15:30:01

An overhaul of South Africa's health care system is needed to ensure quality health access to both the poor and rich, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Wednesday. Despite billions...


102019. 16 die in Afghanistan gun battlePublished: November 15, 2018 15:16:20

Fighting between security forces and Taliban militants have left 16 fighters from both sides dead in Qala-e-Zal district of Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province, an army spokesman in the northern region...


102020. ‘AI brings both benefits and challenges to banking’Published: November 15, 2018 15:04:07

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in banking industry could bring benefits and challenges to consumers, bankers and regulators, US Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lael Brainard said on Tuesday....


102021. Four of a family suffer burns in Savar gas cylinder blastPublished: November 15, 2018 14:50:30

Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka city on Thursday morning. The victims have been identified as...


102022. EU to endorse Brexit deal on Nov 25 as May faces mounting oppositionPublished: November 15, 2018 14:36:55

European Union leaders will meet on November 25 to endorse a Brexit divorce deal but British Prime Minister Theresa May was mauled by opponents, allies and mutinous members of her...


102023. EC cancels holidays for all officials engaged in pollsPublished: November 15, 2018 14:35:44

The Election Commission has cancelled holidays for all officials engaged in the election and those related to the EC offices in Dhaka and elsewhere. The EC sent out an order...


102024. Malaysia charges wife of former PM Najib with two counts of corruptionPublished: November 15, 2018 14:27:47

Malaysia on Thursday accused Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, on charges of soliciting and receiving bribes involving a sum of 189 million ringgit ($45.12 million)...


102025. Tigers wrap up crushing victory at MirpurPublished: November 15, 2018 14:24:42

Bangladesh have completed a 218-run victory over Zimbabwe at Mirpur stadium to level the Test series 1-1. Right-arm spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 5 for 38 to finish with eight...


102026. BR decides to build Kalurghat Bridge with dual gauge trackPublished: November 15, 2018 14:23:39

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has finally decided to construct a dedicated railway bridge with dual gauge rail track at Kalurghat in Chattogram city. It will replace the century-old rail bridge which...


102027. In a first, national grid gets solar energy from shrimp enclosurePublished: November 15, 2018 14:20:11

Solar energy, generated at a Shrimp Research Institute (SRI) in Bagerhat, has been added to the national grid for the first time in the country's history. Five solar panels with...


102028. Husbands to receive dead wives' pensionPublished: November 15, 2018 14:11:46

The husbands of female government employees will receive pension for lifetime if they do not marry after the death of their wives. They will receive the money under the family...


102029. Police arrest 65 ‘involved’ in Naya Paltan clashPublished: November 15, 2018 14:04:12

Police have detained at least 65 people allegedly involved in the Wednesday clash between police and BNP men at latter’s central office at Naya Paltan in Dhaka. Police filed three...


102030. PM inaugurates newly constructed Toshakhana MuseumPublished: November 15, 2018 13:47:18

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday has inaugurated the newly built State Toshakhana Museum (state depository) near Bangabandhu Military Museum at Bijoy Sarani in Dhaka city. The five-storey modern state...


102031. Uber posts $1 billion loss in third quarterPublished: November 15, 2018 13:38:43

Uber Technologies' growth in bookings for its ride-hailing and delivery services rose 6 per cent in the latest quarter, the third quarter (Q3) in a row that growth has remained...


102032. Police identify man who torched vehicle at Naya PaltanPublished: November 15, 2018 13:28:11

Police have identified the man who set fire to a vehicle of theirs during a clash that erupted between BNP men and law enforcers in front of the party’s Naya...


102033. Ethiopia arrests ex-deputy intelligence chief for rights abusesPublished: November 15, 2018 13:07:50

Ethiopia’s former deputy intelligence chief has been arrested, Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye said on Thursday, in the latest move targeting security officials for human rights abuses and corruption. “Former deputy...


102034. Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tie the knotPublished: November 15, 2018 12:53:16

Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have tied the knot in a plush Italian resort. The couple's names have been trending on Twitter and social media is filled with...


102035. Emirates Skywards introduces taxi appPublished: November 15, 2018 12:39:33

Emirates Skywards, in association with CarTrawler, has launched a ground transportation booking app called Emirates Skywards Cabforce which is the first of its kind in the world. The loyalty programme...


102036. 38th India Int’l trade fair beginsPublished: November 15, 2018 12:09:57

The 38th edition of the annual India International Trade Fair (IITF) has begun in New Delhi. Indian Junior Commerce Minister CR Chaudhary Inaugurated the event on Wednesday. The minister said...


102037. IMF expects Qatar economy to grow 2.4pc in 2018Published: November 15, 2018 11:54:03

Qatar’s GDP growth is projected to rise to 2.4 per cent in 2018 from 1.6 per cent in 2017 on the back of higher energy prices, the International Monetary Fund...


102038. IU appoints three new deansPublished: November 15, 2018 11:52:45

Islamic University (IU) authorities appointed new deans to three faculties. Their joining went into effect on Wednesday, UNB reported. IU Vice-chancellor Prof M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari appointed the deans to their...


102039. Asian shares fall after Wall Street slipsPublished: November 15, 2018 11:45:45

Most Asian stock markets declined Thursday after Wall Street fell for a fifth day and Britain's Cabinet endorsed a draft agreement to leave the European Union. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost...


102040. Cops detain man with firearm in JashorePublished: November 15, 2018 11:41:10

Police in a drive arrested a suspected firearms trader along with a pistol at Sonatankathi in Sharsha upazila of Jashore district on Wednesday night. The arrestee Rafiqul Islam is the...


102041. China writes to US in response to trade reform demandsPublished: November 15, 2018 11:38:07

China has delivered a written response to US demands for wide-ranging trade reforms, three US government sources said on Wednesday, a move that could trigger negotiations to bring an end...


102042. Nikkei dips; banking stocks slipPublished: November 15, 2018 11:37:38

Japan’s Nikkei fell on Thursday, with banking stocks sliding after disappointing earnings forecasts and losses in US financial shares. Selling in large market cap stocks such as SoftBank and Fanuc...


102043. 6.5 quake rattles Russia's KamchatkaPublished: November 15, 2018 11:36:38

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 was registered near the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, according to Kamchatka branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian...


102044. Jamuna Oil recommends 130pc divPublished: November 15, 2018 11:24:03

The board of directors of Jamuna Oil Company Limited has recommended 130 per cent cash dividend for the year ended on June 30, 2018. The final approval of dividend will...


102045. Trucker, helper die from electrocutionPublished: November 15, 2018 11:24:01

Two people including a truck driver died from electrocution at Jhajra area of Gazipur city early Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Rubel Mia, 30, a truck driver and...


102046. DSE, CSE falter in early tradingPublished: November 15, 2018 11:21:05

The market witnessed mixed trend in early hour of trading Thursday as investors mostly followed cautious stance ahead on national election. Following the previous day’s marginal correction, the Dhaka Stock...


102047. Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar becomes uncertainPublished: November 15, 2018 11:17:11

The repatriation of Rohingya Muslims back to Myanmar will not begin on Thursday as planned, two sources directly briefed about the matter said late on Wednesday. Bangladesh had begun preparations...


102048. BAPLC for amending corporate governance guidelinesPublished: November 15, 2018 10:54:23

The representatives of publicly listed companies have urged the securities regulator to amend some provisions of corporate governance guidelines to avoid contradiction with the rules of other regulator. The representatives...


102049. Will retaliate if US imposes auto tariffs: EUPublished: November 15, 2018 10:52:59

European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said on Wednesday that the EU has a list of potential retaliation targets ready in case US President Donald Trump imposes auto tariffs on...


102050. Bangladesh Fund to attract investorsPublished: November 15, 2018 10:50:41

The fund manager of the country's largest ever open-end fund-- Bangladesh Fund-- has continued its efforts to make the fund lucrative to ensure attractive dividend. ICB Asset Management Company Limited...