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More than 136 bodies were recovered and hundreds more are still feared missing after a ferry sank on Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Friday, said Tanzania’s top police official Simon...
Government is all set to hike gas prices next week. However, residential and commercial consumers will be spared from paying higher prices, according to a report by UNB. ...
American multinational technology company Google gave details about its policies for third-party Gmail add-ons but stopped short of fully addressing questions from US senators about developers who break its email-scanning...
Tokyo, Sep 20 : Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was re-elected as head of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a landslide Thursday, paving the way for up to three...
The French economy grew 0.2 per cent in the second-quarter (Q2), unchanged from a previous estimate and the same rate as that seen in the first quarter, official data showed...
Bangladesh's total number of mobile phone subscribers reached 154.1 million at the end of August, up from 152.5 million in July, according to data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission...
At least four people, including three members of a family, died from electrocution after a live power line of Palli Bidyut Samity fell on their autorickshaw in Cumilla’s Langalkot upazila...
European shares rose strongly at the open on Friday, extending their gains from the previous session as a relief rally due to easing fears of a trade war helped Wall...
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism, reports UNB. The minister said this while talking to...
Asian stock markets rose Friday after Wall Street hit a new high and a survey showed Japanese manufacturing accelerating. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.4 per cent to 2,766.86 and...
Swagger. It's the best word to describe Afghanistan in the 2018 Asia Cup so far. They showed plenty of it on Friday, using their spin might, batting depth and new-ball...
Indie band Wolf Alice have picked up the 2018 Mercury Prize for their eclectic, enchanting second album, Visions of a Life. The London four-piece were almost lost for words as...
The dollar struggled near 2-1/2 month lows, while the yen also sagged on Friday on reduced safe haven demand amid a switch in investors’ view that the Sino-US trade conflict...
Quitting junk food produces similar withdrawal-type symptoms suffered by addicts when they attempt to quit using drugs, according to a new US study. The study by the University of Michigan...
Amazon.com Inc introduced a dozen new Echo speakers and related gadgets in a bid to stay ahead of rivals Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google in the nascent category for...
The World Bank (WB) has approved $25 million, including $4 million from Canada, to help Bangladesh provide education and support to heal the psychological wounds of Rohingya children and youth....
Euro zone consumer confidence fell in September by more than expected, figures released on Thursday showed. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale in September...
The train communications between Dhaka and Mymensingh resumed after 15 hours of suspension due to the derailment of a train at Fatemanagar in Trishal Upazila of Mymensingh district on Friday,...
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and missile systems from Russia, in breach of a sweeping US sanctions law punishing Moscow...
The outflow of Bangladeshi women domestic helps to Saudi Arabia has increased in August, official statistics show. The month saw a surge in outflow of women workers even after many...
Use of brick kilns should be restricted, as these have been one of the major contributors for depletion of the country's arable land, experts have opined at a programme. Referring...
Oil prices were mixed on Friday after falling in the previous session as US President Donald Trump urged OPEC to lower crude prices ahead of its meeting in Algeria this...
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), is being observed in the country on Friday with due religious fervour and solemnity. On this day in the Hijri...
Two people were killed when a truck crashed into a motorbike on Khulna-Satkhira road at Jilerdanga in Dumuria Upazila of Khulna district on Thursday night, reports UNB. The deceased were...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left for New York where she is expected to highlight her response to the Rohingya crisis, at the UN General Assembly. She is also expected...
The launch of the two new iPhones – XS and XS Max – and Apple Watch Series 4 by Apple at its store at Dubai Mall on Friday did not...
Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang, one of the country’s top three leaders but with mostly ceremonial duties, died on Friday after an illness, state television and radio announced. Quang, 61,...
The share prices of four companies were rising despite having no undisclosed price sensitive information (PSI). The companies are Shasha Denims, Pragati Life Insurance, Khulna Power Company and Safko Spinning...
Two activists of the United People’s Democratic Front have been shot dead in Rangamati. The killing took place at around 2:00 am on Friday in Ramsupari Para area on the...
India is pressing Bangladesh to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) covering various aspects of economic relations, officials said. The neighbouring economic giant first raised the issue early this...
Interactive digital textbooks will help students learn, understand, and retain lessons more easily, we learned recently at a ceremony to launch the technological innovation Interactive Digital Textbook (IDT) of class...
At least 42 people drowned when a passenger ferry capsized in Tanzania's Lake Victoria and government officials feared the final death toll could be more than 200, official said. Ukerewe...
Three people were killed and at least 20 others injured when a bus rammed into a truck stranded on roadside in Tarapur area on Dhaka-Rajshahi highway under Puthiya upazila in...
A group of economists suggested on Thursday the government conduct 'environmental fiscal reforms' to ensure 'green growth' in Bangladesh. They also called for imposing environmental taxes to raise the country's...
A three-day convention of non-resident Bangladeshi's (NRBs) alongside a trade fair starts today in New York City aiming to enhance bilateral trade and business relations with the United States. The...
Absence of direct marketing, limited exportables and language are major barriers to the rise of exports to China, traders and exporters said. They alleged that factors such as poor negotiating...
The government is considering introducing a system so that the expatriates can remit their money free of cost, Finance Minister AMA Muhith said on Thursday. "We are actively considering the...
Pathao Pay, the wallet service of app-based ride-hailing operator Pathao, has been suspended as the central bank questioned legality of its payment system. "We didn't permit Pathao to operate such...
The digital security law has imposed "dangerous" restrictions on freedom of expression, said Amnesty International on Thursday. "This law imposes dangerous restrictions on freedom of expression," said Saad Hammadi, South...
RasGas's second LNG-carrying vessel has been struggling to dock with Moheshkhali's floating LNG (liquefied natural gas) import terminal in the Bay of Bengal over the past couple days due to...
The budget implementation rate has fallen to its lowest level in four years in 2017-18 fiscal year, signifying the poor capacity of the public agencies. According to a preliminary estimate,...
Multiple people were killed Thursday morning in northeast Maryland, authorities said Thursday. Police responded to a call shortly after 9 a.m. at a Rite Aid distribution center, Harford County Sheriff...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over on Thursday the keys of residential flats located in the city's Mirpur area to the families of two former national footballers and a hockey...
"In times of crisis it is wise to keep silent." The words are ascribed to Chanakya, the 4th century BCE Indian teacher, scholar and strategist. He is credited with playing...
Something totally unbelievable and illegal happened during the ongoing Asia Cup Cricket Tournament currently being played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the pre-set and pre-determined rules under...
Though healthcare choices are highly personal, most would agree that excellence and expertise in medical care is crucially important. On the contrary, inadequate screenings during routine check-ups and subpar treatment...
There is a little bit of magic with out-performing countries. Measured in terms of the cumulative average growth-rate (CAGR), over a 50-year time-span, out-performance informs others of how robust the...
If environmental pollution alone accounts for 80,000 deaths in the country's urban areas in a year -2015 to be precise, it shows how grave the situation is. Here is a...
It is quite distressing to know that Bangladesh is the least innovative country in Asia. The country finds itself at the bottom of the list of the South-east Asian countries...
Afghanistan posted a good score of 255 for 7 wickets in stipulated 50 overs in their final Group B match against Bangladesh in Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 at Dubai on...
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