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111351. Rajshahi population growth rate decreases to 1.25 per centPublished: July 07, 2018 21:01:14

RAJSHAHI, July 7 (BSS): The population and reproductive growth rates decreased to 1.25 per cent and 2.1 per cent respectively by dint of field level uninterrupted supply of contraceptive items...


111352. Peasants happy over groundnut production in PabnaPublished: July 07, 2018 21:00:52

Roving CorrespondentPABNA, July 7: Due to favourable climate condition and necessary agri-input, the farmers of Pabna district have achieved over some 0.2 million maunds of fresh groundnut yield this season.The...


111353. Top seed Halep loses in third roundPublished: July 07, 2018 20:59:26

Top seed Simona Halep went out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday after losing an epic three-set battle against Hsieh Su-wei. The Taiwanese world number 48's serve was...


111354. 'Govt needs formal complaints from abused KSA returnees'Published: July 07, 2018 20:42:17

The government needs formal complaints to take measures for the female domestic helps, who returned home from Saudi Arabia after being abused. Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Nurul Islam...


111355. RAB arrests four drug traders with Yaba in Sylhet, CtgPublished: July 07, 2018 20:39:29

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in separate drives arrested four suspected drug traders along with 2,110 pieces of Yaba tablets from Zakiganj upazila in Sylhet and EPZ area of...


111356. Lord Carlile unlikely to get entry into IndiaPublished: July 07, 2018 20:08:52

BNP Chairperson's legal consultant Lord Alex Carlile is unlikely to get entry into India as the country 'does not want to see any harm' in its ongoing friendly relations with...


111357. Imran Khan blames Nawaz Sharif for rise in Pakistan’s debtsPublished: July 07, 2018 20:02:04

The timing of the accountability court’s verdict against former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield Reference case, just 20 days before the general elections, has come as a...


111358. Export of jute, jute goods witness steady growthPublished: July 07, 2018 19:39:29

Export of jute and jute products has maintained a steady growth as the country exported jute and jute goods worth $1.02 billion in fiscal year 2017-18 (FY18), up 6.56 per...


111359. N.Korea terms talks with Pompeo ‘regrettable’Published: July 07, 2018 19:22:03

North Korea says high-level talks with a US delegation led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were “regrettable” and has accused Washington of trying to unilaterally pressure the country into...


111360. PM tells AL leaders to resolve conflict ahead of pollsPublished: July 07, 2018 18:53:35

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday directed Awami League grassroots leaders and activists to resolve their internal conflicts as the next general election will be very tough for the party. "Still,...


111361. Satkhira people urge authorities to save Betna RiverPublished: July 07, 2018 18:39:17

Civic groups in Satkhira district formed a human chain on Saturday urging the local authorities to save the Betna River from the illegal occupants. Satkhira Betna Bachao Andolon and Satkhira...


111362. Villagers capture 15-foot python in FaridpurPublished: July 07, 2018 18:38:02

Villagers captured a 15-foot long python from a yard at Borail village in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur district early Saturday while it was taking shelter in a house. Owner of...


111363. Militants attack Somalia police headquartersPublished: July 07, 2018 18:34:28

Militants of al Shabaab group stormed police headquarters of Somalia on Saturday after twin bombings wounded at least 17 people nearby in central Mogadishu. Witnesses saw a heavy exchange of...


111364. Pompeo holds 'very productive' talks in North KoreaPublished: July 07, 2018 18:21:57

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he had made progress on almost all of the central issues in talks with North Korea. Pompeo said they also made a...


111365. Torrential rain kills at least 38 killed in JapanPublished: July 07, 2018 18:20:50

At least 50 people were missing as torrential rain that has killed 38 people pounds western and central Japan, public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday. On top of that, more...


111366. Bull running in Spain injures fivePublished: July 07, 2018 18:05:18

A person was gored and four others hurt, the Red Cross said, as Pamplona's bull running festival got underway. One person was caught on a bull's horns during Saturday's run...


111367. 'Bangladesh exports medicines to 151 countries'Published: July 07, 2018 17:49:22

Health Minister Mohammed Nasim has said Bangladesh is currently exporting medicines to more than 151 countries across the world. India, Sri Lanka, Germany, USA, France, Italy, UK, Canada, The Netherlands...


111368. Inclusive polls not possible without BNP: MoududPublished: July 07, 2018 17:46:33

BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday said the government must reach an understating with their party for holding a participatory general election. "An inclusive election is not possible without...


111369. Ranbir, Alia snapped at latter’s housePublished: July 07, 2018 17:12:28

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s romance seems to be getting intense with each passing day. What started as a crush from her side has developed into a beautiful relationship.  And...


111370. Sampriti Bangladesh starts journeyPublished: July 07, 2018 17:09:45

Sampriti Bangladesh, a new platform for prominent citizens, has started its journey aiming to overcome divides in society by promoting secular ideals. A ceremony was held marking the inauguration of...


111371. Manikganj char farmers eyeing bumper groundnut yieldPublished: July 07, 2018 17:07:48

The char farmers of Daulatpur, Shibalaya and Harirampur upazilas of Manikganj district are happy getting bumper output of groundnut as harvesting of the crop continues on the char lands during...


111372. Rani Sarker no morePublished: July 07, 2018 16:43:53

Rani Sarker, a national award winning film actress, died of old-age complications at Eden Multicare Hospital in the city at around 4:00am today. Rani Sarker, whose real name was Mossamat...


111373. National Film Award-2016 distribution ceremony SundayPublished: July 07, 2018 16:38:09

The National Film Awards-2016, the highest recognition for contribution to the film industry, will be distributed on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hand over the awards through a gala...


111374. RCC polls: JP candidate Dolon withdraws nomination paperPublished: July 07, 2018 16:36:20

Jatiya Party (JP) nominated candidate Washiur Rahman Dolon on Saturday withdrawn his nomination paper from the upcoming mayoral election in Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). Dolon flanked by his party leaders...


111375. ‘Don’t worry’, Thai boys write to parents from cavePublished: July 07, 2018 16:33:12

The Thai boys trapped in a cave have exchanged emotional letters with their parents, for the first time since their ordeal began two weeks ago. "Don't worry, we are all...


111376. India’s Forex reserves up by $24.34b in H2 FY18Published: July 07, 2018 15:58:47

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $24.34 billion to $424.55 billion as of end March 2018 from $400.21 billion as of end September 2017, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said....


111377. Exercise austerity in electricity, water use: PM  Published: July 07, 2018 15:58:47

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called on all to exercise austerity in using electricity and water as the government provides these utilities at subsidised prices. She also urged them...


111378. Cops arrest 32 in DinajpurPublished: July 07, 2018 15:56:48

Law enforcers, in special drives detained 32 people including six drug traffickers from different areas of Dinajpur district in last 12-hour ending at 8 am on Saturday morning. Law enforcers...


111379. Two explosions hit Somalia’s interior ministryPublished: July 07, 2018 15:53:59

Two explosions occurred near Somalia’s interior ministry and security forces were battling gunmen inside, police said Saturday, as the al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility for the ongoing attack in Mogadishu....


111380. MBL holds half yearly business conferencePublished: July 07, 2018 15:33:19

Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) has recently arranged the ‘Half Yearly Business Conference- 2018’ at FARS Hotel & Resorts in the capital. A K M Shaheed Reza, Chairman of the Board...


111381. May wins support on Brexit planPublished: July 07, 2018 15:23:50

British Prime Minister Theresa May secured a cabinet agreement on Friday for her plans to leave the European Union, overcoming rifts among her ministers to win support for “a business-friendly”...


111382. Police recover body of youth in NatorePublished: July 07, 2018 15:15:40

Police recovered the hanging body of a young man from a mango orchard at Kalikapur village in Bagatipara upazila of Natore region on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as...


111383. US Post Office to pay $3.5m for using wrong Statue of Liberty on stampPublished: July 07, 2018 15:05:03

The US Postal Service has been ordered to pay $3.5 million (£2.6 million) for copyright infringement after mistakenly using the wrong Statue of Liberty on a stamp. The Postal Service...


111384. Rescuers recover bodies of three missing tourists from Bay of BengalPublished: July 07, 2018 14:44:32

The bodies of three tourists, who went missing from Banshbaria sea beach in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram on Friday, were recovered from the same area on Saturday. The deceased were...


111385. US job growth underscores economy's strength, tariffs a threatPublished: July 07, 2018 14:11:22

The US economy created more jobs than expected in June, but steady wage gains pointed to moderate inflation pressures that should keep the Federal Reserve on a path of gradual...


111386. Max Hospital fires two doctors over child's deathPublished: July 07, 2018 13:53:51

Chattogram’s Max Hospital & Diagnostic Limited has fired its two of three doctors involved with the death of two-year-old girl Rafida Khan Raifa. The hospital authority dismissed Dr Debashish Sengupta...


111387. New HIV vaccine shows promising trial in humansPublished: July 07, 2018 13:50:46

An HIV vaccine that has the potential to protect people around the world from the virus has shown promising results. The treatment, which aims to provide immunity against various strains...


111388. PM inaugurates 10 residential buildings in DhakaPublished: July 07, 2018 13:17:31

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated 10 multi-storey buildings at city’s Motijheel and Azimpur government colonies as part of her government’s plan to raise the housing facilities of the...


111389. Belgium coach Martinez ‘proudest man on earth’Published: July 07, 2018 13:12:08

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was the “proudest man on earth” and lavished praise on his “underdog” team for having the belief to upset five-time champions Brazil on Friday...


111390. FSIBL launches new VISA debit cardPublished: July 07, 2018 13:08:39

First Security Islami Bank has launched EMV chip-based new VISA Debit Card, which will ensure the highest security to clients’ transaction, said a statement. Mr. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing...


111391. US-China trade war may not end soonPublished: July 07, 2018 13:04:37

The United States and China exchanged the first salvos in what could become a protracted trade war on Friday, slapping tariffs on $34 billion worth of each others’ goods and...


111392. Death toll in Thai boat capsize reaches 33; 23 still missingPublished: July 07, 2018 12:57:54

Despite fading hopes, rescuers in Thailand resumed a search on Saturday for 23 survivors after a boat carrying Chinese tourists sank off the island of Phuket in rough weather, while...


111393. Union Bank holds half-yearly confcePublished: July 07, 2018 12:54:00

Union Bank Limited arranged Half Yearly Business Conference-2018 on Saturday. Omar Farooque, Managing Director of the bank inaugurated the conference as the chief guest. Adviser of the Bank S M...


111394. Global stocks edge up amid trade war fearsPublished: July 07, 2018 12:53:07

Global stock markets rose and the euro climbed to a three-week peak on Friday as the threat of tariffs by the US and China became a reality. MSCI’s measure of...


111395. President off to London for medical treatmentPublished: July 07, 2018 12:38:36

President M Abdul Hamid on Saturday left Dhaka for London for health check-up and treatment of eyes. “A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited carrying the President took off...


111396. Twitter suspends 70m accounts in two monthsPublished: July 07, 2018 12:33:42

Twitter Inc suspended more than 70 million accounts in May and June, and the pace has continued in July, the Washington Post has reported. More than one million accounts were...


111397. Spider-Man co-creator dies aged 90Published: July 07, 2018 11:59:23

Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko has died aged 90 in New York, police say. He was found unresponsive at his flat in Manhattan on 29 June and was declared dead by...


111398. ‘Communication strategy significant to quality primary education’Published: July 07, 2018 11:55:25

Improved communication strategy can be the crucial means of attaining qualitative and quantitative primary education leading to enriching the country’s list of skilled human resources. Field level education officials, teachers,...


111399. Another drug suspect dies in Narail ‘shootout’Published: July 07, 2018 11:47:24

One more suspected drug pedlar was killed in a reported gunfight with police at Chandmari in Narail district town early Saturday. The deceased could not be identified yet. Police said...


111400. S Sudan govt, rebels reach deal on security arrangementsPublished: July 07, 2018 11:47:23

South Sudan’s government and rebels have reached a deal on security arrangements during talks in Khartoum, Sudanese state news agency SUNA reported, as part of efforts to end nearly five...