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108201. Stocks soar on post-Eid optimismPublished: August 19, 2018 11:28:14

The prices of most of the stocks witnessed positive trend in early hour of trading on Sunday amid post-Eid optimism. Only one trading session is left before Eid-ul-Azha vacation. Following...


108202. 21 BD companies to take part in Paris expoPublished: August 19, 2018 11:24:21

A total of 21 Bangladeshi companies, including apparel and leather units, will participate in a four-day fair in Paris beginning on September 17. The Leather World Paris will feature for...


108203. Consumers to pay addl Tk 60bPublished: August 19, 2018 11:03:45

The country's mobile phone users will have to pay an additional Tk 60 billion (6,000 crore) due to the recent hike in voice call rate, said speakers at a meeting...


108204. Two cattle traders die in Nilphamari road crashPublished: August 19, 2018 11:00:14

Two cattle traders were killed as the vehicle carrying them and their cows collided head on with a pickup van on Nilphamari-Syedpur road at Kazirhat under Syedpur Upazila in Nilphamari...


108205. Prices of some spices up in retail marketPublished: August 19, 2018 10:53:09

Prices of some spices in the retail markets have seen a significant rise ahead of holy Eid-ul-Azha, said consumers and small traders. The prices of spices have started rising a...


108206. Solar power changes lifestyle of char people in SirajganjPublished: August 19, 2018 10:47:15

Electricity coverage through Solar Mini Grid Project (SMGP) in hard-to-reach river islands (chars) have been improving the lives of char people as well as fuelling the local economy. The state-run...


108207. BJMC gets Tk 1.0b fund for paying wages to workersPublished: August 19, 2018 10:38:58

The government has funded Tk 1.0 billion to provide wages and festival allowances for jute mill workers, officials said. The textiles and jute ministry released the non-development loan for the...


108208. Massive 8.2 quake hits Pacific Ocean, no damage expectedPublished: August 19, 2018 10:37:58

A massive quake of magnitude 8.2 struck in the Pacific Ocean close to Fiji and Tonga on Sunday but it was so deep that it was not expected to cause...


108209. Most MFs declare lower dividendsPublished: August 19, 2018 10:36:42

Majority of the mutual funds (MFs) declared lower dividends for their unit holders for the fiscal year 2017-18 due to the bearish trend in the secondary market. The trustee committees...


108210. Holidaymakers suffer on pre-Eid journeyPublished: August 19, 2018 10:25:18

The home-bound passengers, who are going to celebrate the upcoming Eid festival, had to suffer a lot on Saturday due to unwanted disruptions in schedules of trains and buses. Some...


108211. Rooppur NPP: Fixing 'core catcher' safety system startsPublished: August 19, 2018 10:19:03

Installation of the 'core catcher' safety system started at unit-one of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project at Ishwardi in Pabna on Saturday. Core catcher is a device for catching...


108212. Only 10.88pc structures in Rajuk area get approvalPublished: August 19, 2018 10:12:35

In last nine years since 2008, about 416,091 structures were built in the area under the city development authority Rajuk and, of them, only 10.88 per cent or 45,288 got...


108213. Sales of sacrificial animals yet to gain momentum in cityPublished: August 19, 2018 09:58:06

Sales of sacrificial animals began in the city's 25 cattle markets on Saturday with their prices showing comparatively higher than that of last year. Traders have attributed the higher prices...


108214. Ctg people start getting re-gasified LNG supplyPublished: August 19, 2018 09:51:17

Consumers of Chattogram have started consuming the much expected re-gasified imported LNG from Saturday as the fuel entered into the city's pipeline network after necessary testing, said officials. Some 80-100...


108215. Govt cuts source tax to 0.6pc for all exportersPublished: August 19, 2018 09:46:48

The government has decided to reduce both source tax and corporate tax for all exporters to support them to stay competitive in the international market. The source tax will be...


108216. Danger lurking in the sweetnessPublished: August 18, 2018 22:19:44

It is well-known that most perishable food products in the country are laced with dangerous chemicals. Some fruits like mangoes, bananas, malta are ripened artificially. Others are polished with formalin...


108217. Achieving SDGs - challenges ahead  Published: August 18, 2018 22:15:40

Bangladesh is set to celebrate the golden jubilee anniversary of its independence in just a year from now. The country has passed through a long and arduous journey since its...


108218. Disrupted navigability of the PadmaPublished: August 18, 2018 22:14:22

With navigability of the Padma at Shimulia point severely restricted, limited ferry operation between Shmulia and Kathalabari has left the route far below capacity. This means the Dhaka-Mawa route has...


108219. Bangladesh girls lose final by solitary goalPublished: August 18, 2018 21:58:38

India clinched the title of the six-nation 2nd SAFF Under-15 Women's Championship for the first time by beating last tournament’s champion Bangladesh by one goal in the final at Changlimithang...


108220. Natural cattle fattening method gaining popularity in Bogura, NilphamariPublished: August 18, 2018 21:15:27

Hundreds of cattle rearers across the district have been applying natural fattening method to sell those animals in the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha market. According to the district livestock office, more than...


108221. American media hit back at President TrumpPublished: August 18, 2018 21:11:24

An unprecedented scenario has occurred during the presidency of Donald Trump in history of the United States of America as more than 350 newspapers jointly spoke for press freedom. All...


108222. Police arrest UP member for assaulting school headmasterPublished: August 18, 2018 21:10:46

Police on Saturday arrested a Union Parishad (UP) member for allegedly beating the headmaster of a government primary school in Muragacha village of Manirampur upazila. Manowar Hossain, 30, member of...


108223. The role of SOEs in rendering public servicesPublished: August 18, 2018 21:10:07

Historically, the private sector has been unable or unwilling to affordably provide needed services. Hence, meeting such needs could not be left to the market or private interests. Thus, state-owned...


108224. The case for corporate compliance programmesPublished: August 18, 2018 21:08:41

Corporate compliance is an essential part of operations, no matter what industry the organisation is in. Compliance helps cover internal policies and rules as well as national and international laws....


108225. Financialisation of the economyPublished: August 18, 2018 21:00:27

A new term has emerged in the lexicon of economic and business discussions for some time.  It is ''financialisation''.  It now occupies the same degree of importance as with globalisation...


108226. Partex Cables, Rangs Properties sign business dealPublished: August 18, 2018 21:00:19

Partex Cables, a subsidiary of Partex Star Group - one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh and Rangs Properties Limited, signed an agreement recently, according to a statement. Under this...


108227. Russian oil industry would weather 'bill from hell'Published: August 18, 2018 20:58:28

MOSCOW, Aug 17 (Reuters): Stiff new US sanctions against Russia would only have a limited impact on its oil industry because it has drastically reduced its reliance on Western funding...


108228. Can Turkey rewrite the crisis-management rules?Published: August 18, 2018 20:47:10

Whether by accident or design, Turkey is trying to rewrite the chapter on crisis management in the emerging-market playbook. Rather than opting for interest-rate hikes and an external funding anchor...


108229. JP will remain with Awami League if BNP goes to polls: ErshadPublished: August 18, 2018 20:40:02

Prime Minister’s Special Envoy and Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Alhaj Hussein Muhammad Ershad has said his party will remain in the alliance with Awami League (AL) if BNP takes part...


108230. Rizvi blames Quader for barricade in front of Moudud's housePublished: August 18, 2018 20:35:47

BNP's senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader gave the directives to put barricade in front of BNP leader Moudud...


108231. 'Conspiracy going on for another movement'Published: August 18, 2018 20:20:27

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said a conspiracy is still going on to wage another movement like recent movement for safer roads. "A conspiracy is on to wage...


108232. Biman adds Dreamliner to its fleet SundayPublished: August 18, 2018 20:06:28

Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Sunday afternoon to join the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. It is going to be the fifteenth aircraft...


108233. Ershad starts five-day Rangpur tourPublished: August 18, 2018 19:37:16

Jatiya Party Chairman has started a five-day tour to Rangpur to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha and carry out organisational and social activities. Ershad reached Rangpur city around 11am on Saturday by...


108234. Rooftop cattle get a crane lift to the groundPublished: August 18, 2018 19:35:58

Residents of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, watched as cattle were lowered by crane from the top of a four-storey home ahead of the Muslim festival Eid-ul-Azha. Unlike other Muslims who...


108235. Traffic congestion eases on Dhaka-ChattogramPublished: August 18, 2018 19:27:27

Traffic congestion started to ease on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway after 11am on Saturday, creating relief for the passengers. Abul Kalam Azad, officer-in-charge of Doudkandi Highway Police Station said the tailback stretching...


108236. RAB to provide traffic updates on FacebookPublished: August 18, 2018 18:44:57

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) will provide highway traffic updates on Facebook during the journeys ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The elite force will also provide reports on the conditions at rail...


108237. ADN Digital chooses EBL SKYPAYPublished: August 18, 2018 18:37:13

Customers of digital market solution provider ADN Digital can enjoy the convenience of EBL SKYPAY Payment Gateway. The EBL SKYPAY, an online payment gateway launched by the Eastern Bank Ltd...


108238. Taiwan perfecting missiles to face China’s military expansionPublished: August 18, 2018 18:36:00

Defence experts say Taiwan is responding to China’s arms buildup by developing missiles and interceptors of its own that could reduce Beijing’s military advantage over the self-ruled island. Since President...


108239. Federer, Djokovic win two matches Friday to reach Cincinnati semisPublished: August 18, 2018 18:29:51

World number two Roger Federer won his second game of the day on Friday as he beat Stan Wawrinka to reach the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. The seven-time champion,...


108240. Four Jamaat leaders held in NilphamariPublished: August 18, 2018 18:27:50

Police on Saturday arrested four people including the Ameer of the upazila unit of Jamaat-e-Islamiduring a drive at Sotokhata village in Dimla upazila of Nilphamari district. The detainees were identified...


108241. Core Catcher installation begins at Rooppur NPPPublished: August 18, 2018 18:21:47

Installation of “core catcher” has started at unit no. 1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) on Saturday. Core catcher, a device for catching molten core (active part of the...


108242. Imran Khan takes oath as PM of PakistanPublished: August 18, 2018 17:56:42

Former cricket star Imran Khan took oath as Pakistan’s 22nd prime minister on Saturday at the President’s House in Islamabad. The new prime minister will have to form a coalition...


108243. ‘Set up more courts for speedy trial of women oppression cases’Published: August 18, 2018 17:48:43

Speakers at a function have laid emphasis on increasing the number of courts and annual budget for the judiciary to speed up the entire trial process for women oppression cases...


108244. President, PM condole death of Kofi AnnanPublished: August 18, 2018 17:21:14

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed condolence at the death of former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan on Saturday. The President and Prime Minister issued separate messages of...


108245. Body scanners to screen LA subway ridersPublished: August 18, 2018 16:21:56

Body scanners will be used on the Los Angeles subway to screen passengers for explosives and weapons, the local transport authority has announced. It is the first mass transport system...


108246. You cannot text your will: French courtPublished: August 18, 2018 16:08:30

A French court has ruled that a person cannot change his or her last will and testament by text message, individual's will must be written by hand. It was ruling...


108247. Moscow reiterates commitment to Iran nuke dealPublished: August 18, 2018 16:07:16

Moscow is determined to take all necessary measures to preserve and implement the Iran nuclear deal, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said. The ministry said Russia continues to consistently implement...


108248. 12 JU students get scholarshipsPublished: August 18, 2018 16:06:17

A total of 12 students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) with financial difficulties have been awarded scholarships. Jahangirnagar University Alumni Association in the United Kingdom (JUAAUK), an organisation of former JU...


108249. Surgeons remove ‘lost’ contact lens from eyelid after 28 yearsPublished: August 18, 2018 16:01:51

A woman has had a contact lens removed from her eyelid 28 years after it was thought to have fallen out. The discovery was made by doctors in Dundee after...


108250. Former UN chief Kofi Annan diesPublished: August 18, 2018 15:44:30

Former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, the Kofi Annan Foundation said on Saturday....