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106801. Chattogram clash leaves youth deadPublished: September 08, 2018 18:01:41

A young man, who was injured in a clash between two groups over establishing supremacy at Paschim Khulshi in the port city on Friday night, died at a hospital in...


106802. Argos launches 'voice shopping' with Google HomePublished: September 08, 2018 17:53:14

Catalogue retailer Argos has launched a "voice shopping" service to let people reserve products in a local store using a Google Home smart speaker. It is the first retailer in...


106803. 17 girls escape from Gazipur detention centrePublished: September 08, 2018 17:37:01

Seventeen girls arrested on various charges have escaped a juvenile detention centre in Gazipur after breaking a window open. Police have managed to detain 12 of the escapees. The escapees...


106804. Vietnam's health program to enhance people's height, longevityPublished: September 08, 2018 17:14:27

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the Vietnam Health Program to improve the well-being, stature, longevity and life quality of Vietnamese people in the 2018-2030 period, Vietnam News...


106805. 'BNP ready to make any sacrifice for greater unity'Published: September 08, 2018 17:11:02

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said their party is ready to make any sacrifice to forge a greater unity soon with other political parties to 'restore' democracy....


106806. Quader warns AL leaders of stern action against internal unrestPublished: September 08, 2018 17:00:06

The Awami League will not tolerate any ‘unrest’ before the upcoming general election and will take action against any activists or leaders of the party if they engage in instigate...


106807. Country marks significant rise of literacy rate: MostafizPublished: September 08, 2018 16:55:49

Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman today (Saturday) said the country’s literacy rate is increasing rapidly keeping the pace with the global rate. “Now, the country’s literacy rate is...


106808. China’s four ports now open to NepalPublished: September 08, 2018 16:40:09

China will allow Nepal the use of four of its ports, the Nepalese government said on Friday, as the landlocked Himalayan nation seeks to end India’s monopoly over its trading...


106809. 75 people get death penalty in Egypt over 2013 sit-inPublished: September 08, 2018 15:35:17

Egypt has sentenced 75 people to death, including prominent Islamist leaders, over a 2013 pro-Muslim Brotherhood sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said on...


106810. Trump warns further China tariffs 'ready to go'Published: September 08, 2018 15:05:26

US president Donald Trump has threatened to intensify his trade war with China, warning he could impose tariffs on almost all its imports. He said he could move "very soon"...


106811. Shop employee burnt to death in CtgPublished: September 08, 2018 15:00:18

A shop employee was burned to death as a fire broke out in an area under Bayezid thana area in Chattogram city early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Md...


106812. UK, France fail to agree on scallop fishing dealPublished: September 08, 2018 14:58:35

The UK and France have failed to agree a deal to end a dispute over scallop fishing in the English Channel. Crews clashed in the waters last month over laws...


106813. Common people now getting benefits of development: PM Published: September 08, 2018 14:46:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the common people are now getting the benefits of her government's development programmes as it has been able to lower the inflation rate...


106814. Apple v Amazon: Battle of the titansPublished: September 08, 2018 14:40:12

In early September, Amazon's market value briefly went over $1.0 trillion (£779 billion), just over a month after Apple became the first public company in the world to achieve such...


106815. Strong quake shakes southern PhilippinesPublished: September 08, 2018 14:34:43

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage from...


106816. US sends Iran messages constantly to start negotiations: RouhaniPublished: September 08, 2018 13:54:29

The United States constantly sends messages to Iran to begin negotiations, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday in a speech broadcast on state television. Tensions ramped up between Iran...


106817. BGB seizes 0.9m Yaba in Cox’s Bazar Published: September 08, 2018 13:51:01

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel in separate drives seized 0.90 million Yaba tablets from different areas in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Saturday. A team of BGB conducted a...


106818. Lower signal for maritime ports: Met officePublished: September 08, 2018 13:45:39

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower signal as the well-marked low over north Chattishghar of India and adjoining area moved Northwestward. Now...


106819. Customs seize 429 cartons cigarettes at HSIAPublished: September 08, 2018 13:40:26

Customs intelligence officials in a drive seized 420 cartons of foreign cigarettes at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Saturday. Tipped off, a team of customs intelligence conducted a driver...


106820. Land dispute leaves two dead in CumillaPublished: September 08, 2018 13:35:04

At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash over land related dispute at Shidlai village in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla district on Saturday morning. The...


106821. Rival stabs Jubo League man in JashorePublished: September 08, 2018 13:26:09

A Jubo League activist was stabbed by his rival at Purbobarandi Mathpara area in Jashore district town on Friday night. The injured was Abu Taleb, 32, son of Ramiz Uddin...


106822. Mercantile Bank, Gulshan North Club sign MoUPublished: September 08, 2018 13:24:40

Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) and Gulshan North Club have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the club premises in the capital. Under the agreement, MBL will install an...


106823. China's foreign trade up 9.1pc in first eight monthsPublished: September 08, 2018 13:13:39

China's foreign trade went up 9.1 per cent year on year to 19.43 trillion yuan (about 2.85 trillion US dollars) in the first eight months of this year, customs data...


106824. US rapper Mac Miller dies of ‘drug overdose’ at 26Published: September 08, 2018 12:52:13

US rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at his California home, a Los Angeles coroner has confirmed. Media reports say the 26-year-old, who was open about his substance abuse,...


106825. Mexico inflation rate hits 4.9pc in AugustPublished: September 08, 2018 12:48:24

Mexican inflation increased to 4.9 per cent year-on-year in August, its highest level in five months due to gas and agribusiness, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) has...


106826. Obama rebukes Trump for ‘abuses of power’Published: September 08, 2018 12:24:39

Former US President Barack Obama assailed President Donald Trump and Republicans on Friday, urging Democrats to deliver a check on the administration’s “abuses of power” and restore a sense of...


106827. BCCCI holds Eid reunion in cityPublished: September 08, 2018 12:17:59

Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) has recently organised its ‘Eid reunion and Members meet Ceremony’ in the capital. Mohd KhorshedAlam, advisor, Golam Dastagir Gazi, BP, MP ,...


106828. World stocks fall on trade fearsPublished: September 08, 2018 12:15:01

Global stocks fell on Friday in volatile trading as investors weighed solid economic data against expectations for interest rate hikes and escalating US-China trade tensions. The US dollar was boosted...


106829. AL starts electioneering tour in northPublished: September 08, 2018 12:08:18

An Awami League delegation left Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka city for Nilphamari district by train on Saturday morning, aiming to carry out electioneering in northern districts. The delegation, led...


106830. Ex-Trump aide gets 14 days in jail in Mueller probePublished: September 08, 2018 11:23:56

The former Trump adviser whose remarks in a London pub sparked the US inquiry into possible collusion with Russia has been sentenced to 14 days in jail. George Papadopoulos, 31,...


106831. US stocks end lower on tariff worriesPublished: September 08, 2018 11:21:12

US stocks ended lower on Friday as US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of additional tariffs on imports of Chinese goods. Based on the latest available data, the Dow...


106832. BD need at least a draw with Nepal to reach semis todayPublished: September 08, 2018 11:14:20

Bangladesh will need a draw against visiting Nepal today's (Saturday's) match to reach the semifinal in the seven-nation SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018. The must-win game for Nepal's semifinal berth will...


106833. Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retirePublished: September 08, 2018 11:14:08

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s co-founder and executive chairman, Jack Ma, will retire from the e-commerce company on Monday, as the former English teacher seeks to focus on philanthropy in education,...


106834. RAB nabs one with counterfeit currenciesPublished: September 08, 2018 10:48:37

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel have arrested a man along with huge counterfeit Indian and Bangladeshi currency notes from his residence at Tikarampur area in Chapainawabganj municipality. The arrestee was...


106835. Police recover youth’s body in NatorePublished: September 08, 2018 10:38:41

Police recovered the body of an unidentified young man from Chalan Beel at Ruhai village in Gurudashpur upazila of Natore on Friday night. Anwarul Islam, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Gurudashpur police...


106836. Runner Automobiles' IPO bidding to begin MondayPublished: September 08, 2018 10:17:59

The bidding for discovering cut-off price for Runner Automobiles IPO shares under the book-building method will begin on Monday (September 10). The bidding by the eligible institutional investors through the...


106837. MIDAS looks to be in front line of BD business development servicesPublished: September 08, 2018 10:16:09

Micro Industries Development Assistance and Services (MIDAS) aims to be the frontline business development service provider in Bangladesh, says its Managing Director Dr ASM Mashi-ur-Rahman. Its mission is to help...


106838. Weekly analysis: Stocks break five-week winning streakPublished: September 08, 2018 10:14:15

Stocks witnessed marginal correction last week, snapping a five-week winning streak, as risk-averse investors opted to book profit on sector specific stocks. Market insiders said stocks fell marginally as investors...


106839. DCCI starts preparing concept paperPublished: September 08, 2018 10:10:00

A leading trade body of the country has stepped up its efforts to grab a big share of the global halal products market. Keeping this in view, Dhaka Chamber of...


106840. Labour law draft 'leaves out workers' right issuesPublished: September 08, 2018 10:07:50

Expressing concerns a rights organisation has alleged that the government approved on principle the draft amendment to the labour law without taking the workers' rights into consideration properly. Sramik Nirapotta...


106841. FFs account for only 9.2pc quota in 10 BCS examsPublished: September 08, 2018 10:04:45

The quota for freedom fighters (FFs) and female candidates could not be fulfilled in the last 10 BCS examinations. "Only 9.2 per cent of the successors to the freedom fighters...


106842. Biman draws up air route network expansion planPublished: September 08, 2018 09:59:29

Biman Bangladesh Airlines wants to expand its air route network and increase flight frequency on both domestic and international routes by 2021. It submitted a report on its three-year route...


106843. Separate import data for Rooppur plant soonPublished: September 08, 2018 09:55:36

The central bank is set to publish information about the import for the Rooppur nuclear power plant project separately, officials said. The import data of July 2018 will be made...


106844. US action against N Korean hacker a major progress: BBPublished: September 08, 2018 09:47:28

Bangladesh will examine the legal aspects of being a party to the criminal case against a North Korean hacker charged by the US justice department for cyber-attack on the Fed....


106845. $2.0b fund soon to finance power, energy projectsPublished: September 08, 2018 09:38:17

The government is planning to create a sovereign fund amounting to US$ 2.0 billion by this year to finance infrastructure development in the power and energy sector. Principal Coordinator for...


106846. Shortage of capital, manpower hits light engineering industry hardPublished: September 07, 2018 22:30:32

Inadequate working capital, shortage of skilled manpower and absence of necessary infrastructure facility are taking its toll on the desired growth of local light engineering sector, industry insiders said. Despite...


106847. Bangalee life with or without HilshaPublished: September 07, 2018 22:10:58

Hilsha fishing is at its utmost peak around this time every year. This year the timing has been on the spot. The catch is overwhelmingly good. One report has it...


106848. The potential of a riverine arteryPublished: September 07, 2018 22:09:26

Suppose, Mr. Chakrabarti is living in Assam (India) and he wants to visit his relatives in Sirajganj (Bangladesh). He set on a vessel that reached Chilmari via Dhubri. Enjoying the...


106849. The Devil's CasinoPublished: September 07, 2018 22:08:17

Bengali culture and conventions often brand the equity markets as a gamblers' paradise and the fool's alchemist-like approach to change and grow pennies into billions -- leaves all that in...


106850. Facts about gruesome genocide in MyanmarPublished: September 07, 2018 22:07:31

Truth has been revealed at last following submission by the UN fact-finding investigators on August 27 on genocidal activities by armed forces of Myanmar in the Rakhine state of Myanmar...