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The central bank of Bangladesh has introduced a contactless payment service for the first time in the country using the near-field communication (NFC) technology to make card-based transactions easer. Under...
An explosion at a chemical plant in China has killed 19 people and injured 12, authorities said on Friday, the latest deadly industrial incident in the world’s largest producer of...
The country's current account deficit crossed $ 9.0 billion in the first eleven months of the fiscal year just gone by, the central bank said. Bangladesh Bank data showed that...
The government's net borrowing from the banking system marked an abrupt jump in the last week of June, driven by demand from development projects. Such borrowing was at a negative...
The flow of foreign aid into Bangladesh surged by a whopping 66 per cent to a record US$6.12 billion during the last fiscal year (FY), the government said. During FY...
CHATTOGRAM, July 12: Chairman of Singapore Business Federation Teo Siong Seng said entrepreneurs from his country want to invest in the education, health and information technology (IT) sector in Bangladesh....
On Wednesday last, DSEX, the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained more than 100 points. The daily turnover was more than Tk 11 billion, one of the...
If geneticist Maqsudul Alam's groundbreaking genome sequencing of jute has changed the scientific and agricultural map of the country, it has been ably followed by Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan's invention...
The ship-breaking industry surely has its contribution to the economy, notwithstanding its built-in hazards -- environmental or otherwise. But no in-depth study or research work has been done yet to...
Croatia among the quarterfinalists were the most tired team. They were extremely worn-out of extra-time and penalty shoot-outs in their previous matches. After England scored their opener, at the 5th...
Serena Williams will face Germany's Angelique Kerber for an eighth Wimbledon singles title after both won their semi-finals in straight sets. The American former world number one overpowered Germany's Julia...
The late Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah (July 10, 1885-July 13, 1969) was our national pride because of his many glorious contributions to our national heritage, language and culture. As a celebrated...
The current issue of the Banks in Switzerland, published on June 28, 2018, may bring some relief to the country's policymakers. The annual publication of the central bank of Switzerland...
JOYPURHAT, July 12: Boro paddy farmers are delighted over good market price in Joypurhat district. Due to favourable climate condition and timely supply of necessary agri-input, the farmers of the...
China's Belt-Road Initiative (BRI) may have girdled the globe, thus facilitating economic flows, but it is beginning to feel country-specific pinches along the entire route. From Africa to Asia, grumbles...
BOGURA, July 12: Hundreds of marginal farmers have become self-reliant growing Thai guava variety due to favourable weather condition in Bogura district. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) official have...
Chelsea are set to announce the departure of manager Antonio Conte after two years in charge. The club have refused to comment on the status of the 48-year-old, who won...
Economically speaking not much good news comes out from Pakistan these days though it is the world's 25th largest economy, a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of $ 1468...
Notwithstanding many people's throwing their hands up over the bailout of Dhaka, there are still scopes to have dreams about the metropolis. Perhaps, it prompts the urban development experts to...
Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mohibul Haque on Thursday said no complication will be created in operating the current year’s Hajj flights. “Despite the...
Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Thursday said Bangladesh has made a considerable progress in different fields of development. “We are working to fulfil the targets...
The World Cup has been marred by an estimated 300 cases of sexism on the streets tarnishing an otherwise positive tournament, the head of an anti-discrimination group said on Tuesday....
The government is formulating guidelines to check people's inclination for receiving medical treatment abroad. Health Minister Mohammed Nasim came up with the disclosure at the parliament on Thursday while responding...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it is not possible to reform freedom fighter quota in government jobs as there is a High Court verdict to continue it. "There's a...
Scientists say they've found the earliest known evidence of a human presence outside Africa. Stone tools discovered in China suggest primitive humans - or a close relative - were in...
A Taliban attack on an army outpost near the northern city of Kunduz in Afghanistan has killed at least 29 soldiers. Meanwhile, air strikes in other parts of the country...
Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Dhaka on Friday on a three-day official visit to discuss ways and means to further strengthen security cooperation and countering terrorism. Upon...
A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held on Saturday (July 14) to review the information on the appearance of the new moon of the holy month...
US President Donald Trump accused Germany of being a “captive” of Russia on Wednesday as Western leaders gathered in Brussels for a NATO summit where Mr. Trump wants Europeans to...
Editors, journalists, academics and activists on Thursday recognised the need for a common framework of guideline towards better safety and security of journalists in the context of increasing threats and...
US President Donald Trump on Thursday has said he is "fine" about the protests expected to be held during his UK visit, saying Britons "like me a lot". Speaking at...
A Netrokona court on Thursday sentenced five people to life term imprisonment in a case over killing a man and his son over a land dispute at Rupchandrapur village in...
The cave complex in northern Thailand where 12 boys and their football coach were trapped for more than two weeks is set to be turned into a museum. Rescue officials...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda hopes the BNP will participate in the next general election. "Still, I hope BNP will participate in the next general election...we'll hold an...
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the dream for a ‘2001-like blueprint election’ will never be fulfilled. The Road Transport and Bridges Minister, came up with the remarks...
Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Mohammad Ziauddin presented the Letters of Credence as the non-resident Ambassador to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the Presidential Palace at Bogota in Colombia...
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Colonel (rtd) Oli Ahmed's car was vandalised on Wednesday at Chandina of Cumilla on Thursday. Unidentified people hurled brickbats at Oli Ahmed's car, breaking its...
Stocks slipped into the red on Thursday, snapping the two-day gaining streak, as investors sold shares to pocket some profits. The market started on positive note and the key index...
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels has been arrested in a strip club in Columbus, Ohio in the US, according to her lawyer. Daniels was arrested for allegedly letting a customer...
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla made a curtsey call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office in the capital on Thursday. They discussed the progress of...
Eight passengers were mugged after being doped allegedly by gang members on Dhaka-Tangail Highway at Kharajora in Kaliakoir upazila early Thursday. Dr Prabir Kumar, the resident medical officer of Kaliakoir...
Bangladesh and Malaysia are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence training and technical cooperation. PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting between Prime...
The High Court has extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia until July 19 in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. The HC bench of Justice M. Enayetur Rahim and...
Professor Dr Andre Barata of the University of Beira Interior, Portugal, called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman at his office on Thursday. Chairman of DU’s Department...
A Turkish court sentenced 72 defendants to life in prison on Thursday for their roles in clashes on a suspension bridge in Istanbul in which 34 people were killed during...
At least 10 people were killed and 300 homes damaged as a landslide swept through an Afghan village where residents were using only basic digging tools to search for survivors,...
A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his rivals in Dosoti village of Manda upazila in Naogaon on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Taijul Islam, 45, son...
Chinese tech giant ZTE has signed an agreement with the US clearing the way for it to resume business in the country. Once ZTE makes a $400 million security deposit,...
Former Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner is worth $900 million (£680 million) at just 20 years of age, says Forbes. The business magazine said the social media...
United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) has recently signed a corporate agreement with Regent Airways. Under the agreement, all UCB Credit and Debit cardholders will enjoy 12 per cent discount on...
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