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110601. BB denies gold scam reportPublished: July 17, 2018 20:12:53

The Bangladesh Bank has claimed that the gold kept by the customs at the central bank’s vault was not adulterated. The central bank made the statement at a press conference...


110602. Jeff Bezos beats Bill Gates to become world’s richest manPublished: July 17, 2018 19:38:42

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now worth $150 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire index. Jeff Bezos's net worth has increased by over $60 billion in the last 12 months,...


110603. Trade union rejects proposals on minimum wagePublished: July 17, 2018 19:09:10

A trade union has rejected the proposals submitted by representatives of garment factory owners and workers on minimum wage for entry-level apparel workers. The Bangladesh Sanjukta Garments Sramik Federation (BSGSF)...


110604. Govt gives priority to reduce road accidents: QuaderPublished: July 17, 2018 18:51:59

The government has given priority to reduce accidents on highways and roads during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader made this...


110605. ICC official calls on JS speaker in The HaguePublished: July 17, 2018 18:40:06

Motoo Noguchi, chair of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the International Criminal Court (ICC), called on Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury...


110606. China’s most expensive film emerges as biggest flopPublished: July 17, 2018 18:32:56

China's big-budget fantasy epic Asura has been pulled from cinemas after a dismal opening weekend. The 750m yuan ($112m) film reportedly made less than 50m yuan on its weekend debut,...


110607. 55 BD nationals get Erasmus+ scholarshipsPublished: July 17, 2018 18:27:59

Some 55 Bangladeshi students have been selected to study in numerous European cities for completing Masters or Doctorates enrolling in different areas under Erasmus+ scholarships for academic year 2018-19. The...


110608. FC Barcelona achieves record revenuesPublished: July 17, 2018 18:08:17

Revenues at La Liga winner Barcelona hit a record €914m (£809m) in the 2017-18 season, the club has said. The Spanish football giant also said it was on track to...


110609. Trump in hot soup for poll meddling commentsPublished: July 17, 2018 17:52:00

US President Donald Trump has been facing a barrage of criticism in the US after he defended Russia over claims of interference in the 2016 elections. At a summit with...


110610. Japan, EU sign FTA amid Trump’s trade warPublished: July 17, 2018 17:46:44

Japan and the European Union signed a wide-ranging free trade deal on Tuesday that both sides hope will act as a counterweight to the protectionist forces unleashed by US President...


110611. Three die in Savar road crashPublished: July 17, 2018 17:41:08

At least three people have died as a truck collided head-on with a human hauler in Savar on Tuesday morning. UNB reports, 15 others were also injured in the accident...


110612. Villagers beat ex-UP member to death in CumillaPublished: July 17, 2018 17:09:45

A former union parishad member was beaten to death by villagers as he was allegedly taking preparation to commit robbery at Batabaria village in Chandina upazila in Cumilla early Tuesday....


110613. Bridge collapse disrupts road communication in BarishalPublished: July 17, 2018 17:07:49

Road communication has been disrupted since Tuesday morning following the collapse of a bailey bridge on Dhaka-Barishal highway in Gaurnadi upazila of Barishal. Locals said the incident took place when...


110614. Boxer Mayweather, George Clooney lead world's highest paid entertainersPublished: July 17, 2018 17:02:20

American boxer Floyd Mayweather was named the world’s highest-paid entertainer on Monday on a list that saw actor George Clooney take the No. 2 spot with the highest annual pay...


110615. Floods inundate five villages in BholaPublished: July 17, 2018 16:59:31

At least seven hundred families of five villages in Tazumuddin and Char Fasson upazilas in Bhola district have been flooded following tidal water and heavy rainfall for last two days....


110616. 'Cops to face tough action for drug-link'Published: July 17, 2018 16:58:59

Deputy Inspector General of Chattogram Police has said everyone, even the officer-in-charge, will be brought to book if found involved in drug trading. "Even, he/she (OCs) will be terminated, if...


110617. PM opens G2P to disburse SSN allowancesPublished: July 17, 2018 16:56:49

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated the electronic payment system G2P (Government to Person) to disburse the allowances of Social Safety Net (SSN) programmes. Under the G2P system, more...


110618. Linkus ends ‘Road to Final’ campaignPublished: July 17, 2018 16:54:48

Linkus Network Technology Bangladesh Limited, a digital entertainment and Live streaming app, has successfully completed its ‘Road to Final’ campaign with a raffle draw. Linkus organised the campaign, in association...


110619. Mass radio campaign saves thousands of child lives in AfricaPublished: July 17, 2018 16:49:01

A mass radio campaign in Burkina Faso led to a significant rise in sick children getting medical attention and could prove one of the most cost-effective ways to save young...


110620. EC plans to use EVMs in upazila electionPublished: July 17, 2018 15:55:25

The Election Commission plans to use a limited number of newly introduced electronic voting machines or EVMs in the upazila election to be held in February. The plan for the...


110621. Oil climbs from 3-month low as more oil workers strike in NorwayPublished: July 17, 2018 14:44:37

Brent crude prices rose from a three-month low on Tuesday after more oil workers went on strike in Norway, supporting a market that has been dominated by oversupply issues in...


110622. Heavy rainfall in India claims 11 livesPublished: July 17, 2018 14:20:42

At least 11 people were killed in heavy rains in Kozhikkode, Malappuram and Kollam districts of Kerala in the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. “While three people died in...


110623. Minor girl drowns in B’bariaPublished: July 17, 2018 14:16:03

A minor girl drowned in a pond at Karuatoli village in Akhaura upazila in Brahmanbaria on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Zhinuk also known as Sharabanti, 4, daughter...


110624. Court denies bail to Khaleda in Narail defamation casePublished: July 17, 2018 14:06:05

A Narail court on Tuesday denied bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a defamation case filed over her ‘derogatory remarks’ about freedom fighters and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Judge...


110625. BD’s success stories need to get global exposurePublished: July 17, 2018 14:03:04

Bangladesh's recent economic successes need better publicity and visibility abroad, said a senior official of global financial giant Standard Chartered. This, in turn, would help the country enhance its image...


110626. World Cup pitch intruders get 15 days in jailPublished: July 17, 2018 13:59:06

A Moscow court has handed down 15-day jail sentences to four members of the Pussy Riot protest group who interrupted Sunday’s World Cup final between France and Croatia when they...


110627. Pavilions Hotels & Resorts deploys Infor HMS and SunSystemsPublished: July 17, 2018 13:48:01

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has deployed Infor Hospitality Management System (HMS) for its hotel operations and Infor SunSystems for its financial operations in its Bali, Phuket, Madrid, and Amsterdam...


110628. Country witnesses nearly 600 rape incidents in six monthsPublished: July 17, 2018 13:47:36

Nearly 600 incidents of rape occurred across the country in last six months till June 30 this year, Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) said. Among the 592 incidents, 98 women and...


110629. UCB arranges month-long training coursePublished: July 17, 2018 13:45:56

As part of its continuous human capital development process, Mr Arif Quadri, Additional Managing Director & Head of Human Resources Management Division of UCB inaugurated a month-long Foundation Training Programme...


110630. ERF launches website, member directoryPublished: July 17, 2018 13:45:13

Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) on Tuesday has launched its website and member directory. Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu formally inaugurated the website (http://bangla.erfbd.com) and the directory at its office in...


110631. Miscreants hurl crude bomb at Rajshahi BNP rally, five hurtPublished: July 17, 2018 13:40:00

At least five people including a journalist were injured in a crude bomb attack at an election rally of BNP candidate of Rajshahi City Corporation election in Sagorpara area on...


110632. Walmart takes aim at Amazon with Microsoft cloud dealPublished: July 17, 2018 13:34:16

US retail giant Walmart said on Tuesday it has entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft for wider use of cloud and artificial intelligence technology, in a sign of major...


110633. Two get life for murder in C’nawabganjPublished: July 17, 2018 13:27:10

A court in Chapainawabganj on Monday sentenced two people to life imprisonment for murdering a man five years ago. Court sources said Additional District and Sessions Judge Md Shawkat Ali...


110634. IBBL discussion on compliance of Shariah in bankingPublished: July 17, 2018 13:25:54

Dhaka North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organised a client get-together and discussion titled “Compliance of Shariah in the Banking Operations” recently at a hotel in the city. Dr....


110635. Norway's Telenor misses Q2 forecastPublished: July 17, 2018 13:07:39

Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor posted second quarter (Q2) results that slightly lagged forecasts on Tuesday, but the company reiterated its outlook and its focus on operational efficiency in its core...


110636. May wins parliament vote after bowing to Brexit pressurePublished: July 17, 2018 12:52:30

British Prime Minister Theresa May won a series of votes in parliament on Monday, keeping her over-arching strategy to leave the European Union just about on track after bowing to...


110637. China's June home prices accelerate to near two-year highPublished: July 17, 2018 12:52:23

China’s new home prices accelerated to their fastest pace in almost two years in June, with buyer demand in bigger cities resilient in the face of fresh curbs against speculation,...


110638. Two-day Career Fest starts at DUPublished: July 17, 2018 12:52:18

A two-day long Career Fest kicked off Monday at the TSC premises of Dhaka University (DU). It is being organised by the Dhaka University Career Club, said a press release....


110639. Stocks see mixed trend at middayPublished: July 17, 2018 12:47:27

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw mixed trend in early hours of trading on Tuesday as investors remain cautious in both sides of trading...


110640. Amazon faces web issues on Prime DayPublished: July 17, 2018 12:46:21

Shoppers in the US and elsewhere are struggling to access Amazon's website as one of its biggest annual sales, Prime Day, gets underway. Many reported the e-commerce platform had crashed,...


110641. Tribunal sentences four Moulvibazar men to death for war crimesPublished: July 17, 2018 12:35:26

A tribunal has sentenced four Moulvibazar men to death for crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War. The three-member International Crimes Tribunal headed by Justice Md Shahinur Islam announced...


110642. Huawei to select 10 BD students for China tourPublished: July 17, 2018 12:08:33

China's telecommunication giant Huawei will select 10 excellent students from five renowned Bangladeshi universities to give a study trip to its headquarters. The company launched its global flagship CSR or...


110643. Bolt in talks to play for Australian football clubPublished: July 17, 2018 11:45:28

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is in talks for a trial to play football in Australia, his agent says. The Jamaican former sprinter, 31, is negotiating a six-week stint with...


110644. Two die in city road mishapPublished: July 17, 2018 11:34:42

Two people have been killed and eight others injured when a bus collided head-on with a human hauler at Beribadh in the city’s Rupnagar area on Tuesday morning. Sub-Inspector Shyamol...


110645. Tesla shares fall after CEO Musk abuses British caverPublished: July 17, 2018 11:23:38

Shares of Tesla Inc fell over 3.5 per cent on Monday after Chief Executive Elon Musk directed abuse on Twitter at one of the British cavers involved in the rescue...


110646. Singapore's NODX grows 1.1pc in JunePublished: July 17, 2018 11:22:21

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew 1.1 percent year on year in June, Enterprise Singapore, a government agency that champions enterprise development, announced on Tuesday. The city state saw the...


110647. Flying volcanic lava strikes Hawaii tour boat, wounding 23Published: July 17, 2018 11:17:59

Flying lava has struck a tour boat in Hawaii, injuring 23 people, officials in the US state say. An explosion sent rocks and debris hurtling through the air and through...


110648. Muhith seeks info on state of banksPublished: July 17, 2018 11:15:32

Finance Minister AMA Muhith has sought detailed and updated information about the country's scheduled banks. Mr Muhith asked the senior secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID) to take necessary...


110649. US launches five WTO challenges to retaliatory tariffsPublished: July 17, 2018 10:56:16

The United States launched five separate World Trade Organization dispute actions on Monday challenging retaliatory tariffs imposed by China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and Turkey following US duties on...


110650. Microbus gas cylinder blast kills threePublished: July 17, 2018 10:37:38

Three people were killed and another four, including three policemen, injured in a microbus gas cylinder blast in Tangail. A teenage girl who was just rescued from alleged abductors by...