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102451. Textile, RMG cos to explore Uzbek mktPublished: November 07, 2018 10:26:48

The meeting between CIS-BCCI and Uzbekistan Textile and Garment Industry Association in progress in Tashkent A 4-member delegation of Commonwealth of Independent States- Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CIS-BCCI),...


102452. Novartis pays 20pc dividend to shareholdersPublished: November 07, 2018 10:23:01

Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited paid dividend for the Financial Year 2017 to Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC), 40 per cent shareholder of Novartis Bangladesh, according to a statement. Dr. Riad Mamun...


102453. US to slap more chemical weapons-related sanctions on RussiaPublished: November 07, 2018 10:21:20

The US State Department said it would impose additional sanctions on Russia after Moscow failed to give reasonable assurances it would not use chemical weapons after a nerve agent attack...


102454. RHD lacks plan to upgrade road markingsPublished: November 07, 2018 10:13:15

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has no concrete project to ensure markings on the country's road network, which is necessary to avoid accidents. Sources said RHD also has no record...


102455. Remittance inflow rises by 12pc in first four months of FY'19Published: November 07, 2018 10:01:40

The inflow of wage earners remittances crossed US$5.0 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY) due to depreciating mode of the local currency against the...


102456. Academic interest in social business growingPublished: November 07, 2018 09:56:33

Academicians, researchers and activists have stressed the need for mainstreaming social business into different universities of the world as they found it an important and relevant new 'economic theory' which...


102457. BPC seeking JV partner to build, run LPG plantPublished: November 07, 2018 09:49:16

The state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is looking for a joint venture (JV) partner for construction and operation of an import-based LPG storage, bottling and distribution plant. BPC has planned...


102458. BPC set to borrow $1.0b from IDB to purchase oilPublished: November 07, 2018 09:43:01

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is going to take out US$1.0 billion hard-loan from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to purchase oil. The government is likely to approve the loan proposal today...


102459. Iran oil exports to plummet in November, then rebound as buyers use waiversPublished: November 07, 2018 00:46:47

Iran's oil exports have fallen sharply since US President Donald Trump said at mid-year he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran, but with waivers in hand the Islamic republic's major buyers...


102460. Ryanair to shut online operations for upgradePublished: November 07, 2018 00:45:22

Online bookings and check-in with Ryanair will close for 12 hours after the airline said it needed to shut down its website and mobile phone app, reports BBC. It said...


102461. China grants more trademark approvals for Ivanka firmPublished: November 07, 2018 00:44:30

China granted initial approval for 16 new trademarks last month for the fashion brand of US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka, including voting machines, a search of official...


102462. 12 Islamic parties assure PM of support in polls: QuaderPublished: November 07, 2018 00:43:23

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader has said twelve Islamic parties have assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of their support so that she could return to power through the...


102463. Women SME entrepreneurs prove their mettlePublished: November 06, 2018 22:12:41

The month-long international women SME expo inaugurated on Sunday last at the port city is indicative of the increasing foray in territories once considered an exclusive preserve for men. It...


102464. WTO's dispute resolution in 'existential crisis'Published: November 06, 2018 22:10:28

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is facing difficult times. To quote the news agency Reuters, the organisation is scrambling to develop a plan for the biggest reform in its 23-year...


102465. Farmers Service Centre to provide streamlined services at union levelPublished: November 06, 2018 21:58:28

The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) is setting up ‘Farmers Service Centre’ across the country to provide necessary agricultural services for the farmers in the remote areas. Under DAE’s pilot...


102466. Raghunathpur farmers grow early winter tomato on vast tract of landPublished: November 06, 2018 21:51:35

GOPALGANJ, Nov 06: Farmers of Raghunathpur union under Gopalganj Sadar are growing early winter tomato on a vast tract of land. Dilip Biswas of Raghunathpur village said he is growing...


102467. Water spinach cultivation gains popularity among peasantsPublished: November 06, 2018 21:50:46

NATORE, Nov 06: Commercial cultivation of water spinach is gaining popularity among the grassroots peasants in the district. High market demand and fair prices of the leafy vegetable have also...


102468. Youth of Rupgram village sets up integrated farmPublished: November 06, 2018 21:49:49

NAOGAON, Nov 06 (UNB): Sohel Rana of Rupgram village in Dibor union under Patnitola upazila in the district started an integrated farm in his village after completing his graduation. And...


102469. Short-duration paddy cultivators happy with present ratePublished: November 06, 2018 21:49:09

BOGURA, Nov 06: Growers of short-duration paddy variety in the district are delighted over the present market rate of their newly-harvested produce. BINA-7 paddy is selling at Tk 900 to...


102470. July-Oct export earnings stand at $13.65bPublished: November 06, 2018 21:32:02

Export earnings from the country’s merchandise shipment during the first four months of current fiscal year (FY19) stood at $13.65 billion marking, an 18.65 per cent growth over the corresponding...


102471. 5G — a dream mobile technology on the horizonPublished: November 06, 2018 21:31:17

No sooner had the euphoria about 4G technology died down, a vastly improved 5G started to knock at our door. Mobile telecom operators say, 5G will revolutionise the way in...


102472. Hate crimes on the rise in USAPublished: November 06, 2018 21:26:35

Hate crimes, anti-Semitism and bigotry have increased manifold in the United States since Donald Trump assumed the country's presidency in January 2017. Many have reasoned that these are happening as...


102473. Dangers of selfie culturePublished: November 06, 2018 21:26:26

Last month, a person on Facebook shared some photographs asking his friends why most people are willing to put their lives on the line just to take 'selfies'. At least...


102474. Strengthening bank's risk rating systemPublished: November 06, 2018 21:17:01

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced guidelines on developing commercial banks' Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) and thereby applying this mechanism in managing the latter's credit portfolio. Reports say the...


102475. For a hands-on approach to country's rankingsPublished: November 06, 2018 20:56:22

Bangladesh's performance in World  Bank's  Doing Business  Index, 2019 delivers an embarrassing  but  not a discouraging message  for us. It  will, therefore, be  important  to  wax  proactive  with readings on...


102476. Four technocrat ministers submit resignation lettersPublished: November 06, 2018 20:38:38

Four technocrat ministers have submitted resignation letters following the instruction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to UNB, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam BSc submitted his resignation...


102477. DMP commissioner calls on army chiefPublished: November 06, 2018 20:35:22

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Miah paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday. During the...


102478. Kushtia court orders action against plaintiff, cop for filing false casePublished: November 06, 2018 20:25:29

A Kushtia court on Tuesday directed for taking action against the plaintiff and a police official for filing a false case against a couple over instigating an elderly woman to...


102479. Akheri Chahar Shamba WednesdayPublished: November 06, 2018 20:21:17

The holy Akheri Chahar Shamba, an important day for the Muslims, will be observed across the country tomorrow (Wednesday), marking the recovery of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (SM) from his prolonged...


102480. Crashed Indonesia jet was cleared to fly despite airspeed problemsPublished: November 06, 2018 19:28:09

Indonesian accident investigators said an airspeed indicator of a Boeing Co 737 MAX plane that crashed last week was damaged for its last four flights, but US authorities responded cautiously...


102481. Seminar on public administration held at JUPublished: November 06, 2018 19:16:58

A seminar on 'The Evolution of Public Administration in Bangladesh as an Academic Study' was held on Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Monday. JU Public Administration department organised the seminar...


102482. Criminals in guise of RAB, police on the prowlPublished: November 06, 2018 18:56:01

Criminals impersonating them as members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police have been committing crimes such as robbery and abduction. In the last two days on Saturday and Sunday,...


102483. Road march towards Rajshahi if dialogue with PM fails: OikyafrontPublished: November 06, 2018 18:51:59

The Jatiya Oikyafront has announced to arrange a road march towards Rajshahi on November 8 if Wednesday's dialogue with the Prime Minister does not bring 'positive results'. BNP Secretary General,...


102484. ADB Knowledge Forum kicks off in ManilaPublished: November 06, 2018 18:41:35

The first ADB Knowledge Forum kicked off on Tuesday at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila with participation of more than 150 representatives from multilateral organisations, financial institutions,...


102485. Body recovered in KushtiaPublished: November 06, 2018 18:13:10

Police recovered body of a man from Charsonatola ground of Daulatpur upazila in Kushtia on Tuesday. Identity of the deceased was not ascertained immediately. Siraj Mondol, chairman of Ramkrishnapur Union...


102486. Export Policy 2018-21 gets cabinet nodPublished: November 06, 2018 18:10:13

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft of the ‘Export Policy 2018-21’ with a view to infusing dynamism into export operations, enhancing competitiveness in trade and commerce and strengthening the...


102487. SC to review verdict on confiscated moneyPublished: November 06, 2018 17:53:26

The Supreme Court has accepted a review petition filed by the Bangladesh Bank on a verdict on returning the money confiscated from several businesses during the period of last caretaker...


102488. Rab seizes 115,000 yaba pills from vehicle with NGO stickerPublished: November 06, 2018 17:47:39

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seized some 150,000 yaba tablets from a car with the sticker of a foreign NGO and arrested a man at Collegepara of Teknaf municipality...


102489. Zimbabwe thrill Bangladesh to go 1-0 upPublished: November 06, 2018 17:25:52

The Zimbabwe bowlers secured a thrilling 151-run victory in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Tuesday, 6 November to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. Brandon...


102490. DCCI puts emphasis on signing FTA with MalaysiaPublished: November 06, 2018 17:14:10

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Tuesday laid emphasis on signing free trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Malaysia to boost bilateral trade and investment. DCCI President Abul...


102491. Oikyafront’s rally begins at Suhrawardy UdyanPublished: November 06, 2018 17:06:55

The rally of Jatiya Oikyafront has started at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka with an aim to mobilise public support in favour of the alliance's various demands. The rally activities formally...


102492. Customs seize 40 gold bars at Shahjalal airportPublished: November 06, 2018 16:56:29

Customs intelligence officials on Monday night seized 40 gold bars worth about Tk 23.2 million from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the airport. “We seized 40 gold bars weighing 4.652...


102493. BB reschedules written test of three state-owned banksPublished: November 06, 2018 16:51:09

The Bangladesh Bank has changed the date of written test to recruit Officer (cash) for three state-owned banks. As per the fresh announcement, the written test will be held at...


102494. Youth put on remand for threatening US ambassadorPublished: November 06, 2018 16:50:21

A Dhaka court on Monday granted three days remand for interrogating a person in connection with a case filed for issuing threat of blowing off the car and office of...


102495. PM asks technocrat ministers to resignPublished: November 06, 2018 16:22:48

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the four technocrat ministers to step down as part of a process to reconstitute the cabinet ahead of eleventh parliamentary election. The four technocrat...


102496. Officials seize smuggled goods worth Tk 7m in GobindaganjPublished: November 06, 2018 16:15:07

An anti-smuggling task force team seized huge quantity of smuggled goods worth Tk 7 million from ‘Jalil Super Market’ in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha on Monday afternoon. “Comprised of executive...


102497. Euro zone business growth hits record low in OctPublished: November 06, 2018 16:01:49

Euro zone business growth slumped to a two-year low in October as growing trade tensions and tariffs, alongside rising political uncertainty, put a dent in exports and optimism, a survey...


102498. Stocks continue red amid political tensionPublished: November 06, 2018 15:44:39

Stocks extended the losing streak for the five consecutive sessions on Tuesday as cautious investors continued their selling binge on sector-wise issues amid political tension. Market operators said political tension...


102499. High Court orders to form five-member body to examine WASA waterPublished: November 06, 2018 15:17:09

The High Court on Tuesday directed the concerned authorities to form a five-member committee to test water supplied by Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority (DWASA) through pipeline. The two-member...


102500. CBUAE expects 4.2pc GDP growth in 2019Published: November 06, 2018 15:15:50

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) expects gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 4.2 per cent in 2019, up from a stronger-than-expected 2.8 per cent growth...