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105251. Spreading agent banking throughout the countryPublished: September 29, 2018 21:34:44

Agent banking is the form of banking that includes limited scale of banking and financial service through persons or agents under a valid agency agreement across the country, especially in...


105252. Making the TCB more effectivePublished: September 29, 2018 21:32:47

In a democratic country, when prices of goods continue to increase, most people tend to hold the government responsible. They reason that it is the government's responsibility to control the...


105253. Helping returnee migrant workers  Published: September 29, 2018 21:31:43

The reported 'inability' of the Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to locate potential clients for its rehabilitation loans meant for the returnee migrant workers is not anyway helping the government-owned institution...


105254. AL secretariat meeting SundayPublished: September 29, 2018 21:27:12

A meeting of Awami League (AL) secretariat will be held at 5:30pm on Sunday at the party president’s Dhanmondi political office in the city. AL General Secretary and Road Transport...


105255. World Rivers Day SundayPublished: September 29, 2018 21:07:58

The World Rivers Day 2018 will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe on Sunday. World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world's waterways that highlight...


105256. Ramu attack victims yet to get justicePublished: September 29, 2018 21:02:39

The trial proceedings in 19 cases, filed over the attacks on the Buddhist community in Ramu, Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas of Cox's Bazar district six year ago, are yet to...


105257. President urges universities to update curriculumPublished: September 29, 2018 20:29:53

President Md Abdul Hamid has urged the university authorities to update their curriculum to keep pace with the standards of global reputed educational institutions. “There is no alternative to ensuring...


105258. In-laws beat woman to death for dowry in Jashore  Published: September 29, 2018 19:50:55

A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her in-laws for dowry in Sharhsa upazila of Jashore district on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Sima Khatun, 20, wife...


105259. Son stabs father to death in NatorePublished: September 29, 2018 19:50:25

A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his son in a sequel to a family feud in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore on Saturday. The deceased was identifie das Abu...


105260. West Ham storms past disgraceful Man UnitedPublished: September 29, 2018 19:41:14

West Ham stormed to a 3-1 win over an abject Manchester United on Saturday to pile further pressure on Jose Mourinho, reports Goal. The United manager selected Paul Pogba from...


105261. SIM replacement mandatory for MNP servicePublished: September 29, 2018 18:39:15

Mobile phone users will have to collect new subscriber identity module (SIM) cards to enjoy the much-awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service, to be available from October 1. The assigned...


105262. Israeli troops kill seven Palestinians in Gaza border clashPublished: September 29, 2018 18:28:00

Israeli soldiers shot dead seven Palestinians, including two boys, who were among thousands of people who thronged to the fortified Gaza Strip border on Friday as part of weekly protests...


105263. Breast cancer deaths set to rise in UK by 2022: StudyPublished: September 29, 2018 18:23:15

Rising rates of breast cancer in the UK are projected to see deaths from the disease rise from 2022 due to healthcare inequalities, find a new analysis by the UK...


105264. Honk Kong researcher diagnoses first case of rat disease in humanPublished: September 29, 2018 18:17:09

For the first time, a case of rat hepatitis E has been discovered in a human in Hong Kong. A 56-year-old man has been diagnosed with the disease, researchers from...


105265. 20,000 Sundarbans fishermen, woodcutters lose livelihood for sanctuary expansionPublished: September 29, 2018 18:15:40

About 20,000 fishermen and woodcutters of the Sundarbans have been living a measurable life for the last three months due to the extension of its wildlife sanctuary at Sharonkhola range...


105266. Septic tank accident in Madaripur kills twoPublished: September 29, 2018 18:05:15

Two workers have died in a septic tank accident in Madaripur, said police. The incident took place on the property of Habibur Rahman in Madaripur’s Pakdi around 12:00 pm on...


105267. B Chy urges all pro-democratic to unite, resist 'election mockery'Published: September 29, 2018 17:57:51

Jukta Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Saturday urged all democratic forces to get united to resist any 'election mockery' and restore people's voting rights. "Bangladesh will face destruction while...


105268. Maldives election body endorses opposition leader Solih's victoryPublished: September 29, 2018 17:54:24

The Elections Commission of Maldives has officially declared opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih winner of the country’s national election. Solih defeated incumbent president Abdulla Yameen who had sought a delay...


105269. Farmers Bank trying to make operation sound, safe: ExecutivePublished: September 29, 2018 17:48:10

The Farmers Bank is trying to make its operation sound and safe for all concerned, said the bank’s top executive on Saturday. The bank managing director and chief executive officer...


105270. BD can emerge as Asia’s ‘prime tourism destination’Published: September 29, 2018 17:39:24

Bangladesh can be a prime destination for foreign tourists if required facilities like a vibrant night life for tourists and digital promotional activities could be ensured, says an expert. "What...


105271. Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin diesPublished: September 29, 2018 17:36:42

Marty Balin - the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane - has died aged 76, his family and publicist say. They did not specify the cause...


105272. Over 264,000 families rehabilitated under Ashrayan PrakalpaPublished: September 29, 2018 17:30:14

Over 264,000 landless and homeless families across the country got shelters and livelihood through ‘Ashrayan Prakalpa’. “A total of 2,64,442 families have been rehabilitated so far in three phases across...


105273. Finland envoy visits Rohingya campsPublished: September 29, 2018 17:28:36

Ambassador of Finland to Bangladesh and India Nina Vaskunlahti on Saturday visited Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) emergency hospital and the Rohingya camps in Kutupalong. Ambassadors of Finland to Myanmar...


105274. BRF donates Tk 0.2m to DSH Thalassemia CentrePublished: September 29, 2018 17:12:12

Bazlur Rahman Foundation (BRF) on Saturday donated Tk 200,000 to Dhaka Shishu Hospital (DSH) Thalassemia Centre in Dhaka. BRF Chairman Khandaker Ibrahim Malek handed over a cheque for the amount...


105275. 'Padma Bridge to be named after Sheikh Hasina'Published: September 29, 2018 16:34:29

Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader on Saturday said his ministry has taken a decision to rename the Padma Bridge as ‘Sheikh Hasina Padma Bridge’. The minister revealed the information...


105276. Cops arrest Jamaat leader along with 10 crude bombs in HabiganjPublished: September 29, 2018 15:49:13

Police arrested a Jamaat-e-Islami leader along with 10 crude bombs from Khorki village of Madhobpur upazila and recovered eight molotov bombs from Baniachong upazila of Sylhet’s Habiganj on early Saturday....


105277. Lighterage vessel sinks in BayPublished: September 29, 2018 15:42:10

A lighterage vessel carrying iron scraps sank at the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on Saturday. Chattogram Port Authority secretary Omar Faruk said, the vessel 'Char Shamayl' was returning to...


105278. India's shadow banking sector likely to face shake-up after defaultPublished: September 29, 2018 15:41:17

India’s burgeoning shadow finance sector is likely to face a shake-up after defaults at one major lender battered the nation’s financial markets in the past week and reinforced worries about...


105279. Leadership threats against May ‘unacceptable’: MajorPublished: September 29, 2018 15:31:39

Taunts being made against Theresa May and "routine attacks" on her leadership by some Tory MPs are "completely unacceptable", Sir John Major has said. The former British PM called those...


105280. Assailants stab, slaughter Jubo League activistPublished: September 29, 2018 15:06:39

A Jubo League activist was stabbed and slaughtered at Jashore district town in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sohag Hossain, 30, son of late Siddiqur...


105281. Burundi suspends local, int’l NGO’s for violating new lawPublished: September 29, 2018 14:44:54

Burundi has suspended some local and international non-governmental organisations for three months for violating a new law, a senior government official said. The move could deepen opposition concerns that a...


105282. Ekattor TV employee dies in Dhaka road crashPublished: September 29, 2018 14:37:29

An Ekattor Television employee has been killed after a bus crushed his motorcycle in Dhaka. The man has been identified as 40-year-old Anwar Hossain, a marketing officer of the private...


105283. Interim govt berth likely only for parties with MPs: PMPublished: September 29, 2018 14:25:56

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said a government may be formed with representatives from the political parties having representation in parliament ahead of the next general election. "I talked...


105284. Trade friction to hamper world economy: ExpertPublished: September 29, 2018 14:19:02

The trade friction between China and the United States will lower the global economic growth rate and at the same time have a spillover effect on protectionism, a trade expert...


105285. College student dies of electrocutionPublished: September 29, 2018 14:11:13

A college student died from electrocution in Magura district on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Mohiuddin, 22, son of Abdul Khaleq, a resident of Shimulia village under sadar...


105286. $100m jet suffers first crashPublished: September 29, 2018 13:52:49

The US military has suffered the first crash in its hugely expensive F-35 fighter jet programme. A F-35B jet came down in South Carolina, the Marine Corps said. The pilot...


105287. Scientists use heavy metal to kill bacteriaPublished: September 29, 2018 13:37:46

American scientists reported a new antibiotic treatment with heavy metal gallium that showed signs of efficacy in a preliminary trial among patients with hard-to-treat lung infection. The study published on...


105288. BD exports up to 40 tons of crab to China per dayPublished: September 29, 2018 13:24:48

Bangladesh exports thousands of tons of crab worth tens of millions of US dollars every year in East and Southeastern Asian countries, according to industry statistics. The country exports the...


105289. Led Zeppelin face new Stairway trialPublished: September 29, 2018 13:18:40

Led Zeppelin face a new trial over claims the band stole a guitar riff for their 1971 song, Stairway to Heaven. A California appeals court overruled a 2016 case that...


105290. Ronaldo lawyers to sue German magazine over ‘illegal’ reportPublished: September 29, 2018 13:17:32

Lawyers for Cristiano Ronaldo said they would sue German magazine Der Spiegel after it published ‘blatantly illegal’ accusations by an American woman who alleges she was raped by the Portuguese...


105291. BNP gets permission for Sunday’s rallyPublished: September 29, 2018 13:05:52

BNP was finally granted permission to hold its planned rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the city on Sunday. "The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) authorities have given us written permission on...


105292. Quader advises BNP to be patient for rally permitPublished: September 29, 2018 12:59:21

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has advised the BNP to be patient in order to get permission for their rally at Suhrawardy Udyan. The road transport and bridges minister...


105293. Suspected robber dies in Jhenaidah ‘gunfight’Published: September 29, 2018 12:30:59

A suspected robber was killed in a shootout between two groups of robbers in Jhenaidah district in the early hours of Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sofi Uddin alias...


105294. US trade judge declines to block iPhone importsPublished: September 29, 2018 12:24:05

A US trade judge on Friday declined to block the importation of Apple Inc (AAPL.O) iPhones with chips from Intel Corp (INTC.O), handing a major defeat to Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O)...


105295. Facebook security breach hits 50 million usersPublished: September 29, 2018 11:57:35

Facebook Inc said on Friday that hackers stole digital login codes allowing them to take over nearly 50 million user accounts in its worst security breach ever given the unprecedented...


105296. US stocks end near flatPublished: September 29, 2018 11:57:30

Wall Street ended flat on Friday as gains led by Intel, real estate companies and utilities were offset by Facebook after the social network disclosed a security breach. Based on...


105297. Israeli troops kill seven Palestinians at Gaza borderPublished: September 29, 2018 11:57:09

Israeli soldiers shot dead seven Palestinians, including two boys, who were among thousands of people who thronged to the fortified Gaza Strip border on Friday as part of weekly protests...


105298. Police recover beheaded body of manPublished: September 29, 2018 11:50:11

Police on Saturday recovered the beheaded body of a man from a canal at Guktomari village in Khulna. According to Mahbubur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Bhatiaghata Police Station, local people informed...


105299. Gaibandha launches dairy farm for transgender peoplePublished: September 29, 2018 11:37:18

A dairy farm named Uttaran had been established at David Company Para of Gaibandha district town for welfare of the transgender people at cordial effort and initiative of superintendent of...


105300. UAE keen to invest more in BangladeshPublished: September 29, 2018 11:30:03

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its interest to invest more in Bangladesh, considering the potential economic opportunities in the south Asian country. Both the countries discussed the issue...