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112551. Increasing supply leads to lower mango pricesPublished: June 21, 2018 21:04:44

Our Correspondent RAJSHAHI, June 21: An abundant supply of mango in the markets and its low price is frustrating mango growers and mango traders of the district. It is learnt,...


112552. Nat’l Fruit Exhibition begins FridayPublished: June 21, 2018 21:00:44

The National Fruit Tree Planting Fortnight and ‘National Fruit Exhibition’ under the initiative of Agriculture Ministry will begin at Krishibid Institution at Farmgate in the city on Friday. The exhibition...


112553. Trump makes it to Time's cover againPublished: June 21, 2018 20:53:58

US President Donald Trump has again made it to the cover of TIME magazine for reasons he might not necessarily call "terrific". Mr Trump's policy of separating immigrant children from...


112554. Man dies as tree falls on him Published: June 21, 2018 20:12:13

A man was killed and two others injured as a tree fell on them at Kalna village in Koyra upazila on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Tipu Sikdar, 47...


112555. Australia earns first point at Russia’18 against DenmarkPublished: June 21, 2018 20:04:14

Australia captain Mile Jedinak scored a penalty for the third successive World Cup game to earn the Socceroos their first Group C point against Denmark. Christian Eriksen put Denmark ahead...


112556. Art show on Rohingyas begins in cityPublished: June 21, 2018 19:42:50

A weeklong art exhibition on Rohingya refugees kicked off at Liberation War Museum in the city on Wednesday with lighting the candles. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is hosting the...


112557. Legal action against agencies failing to send hajj pilgrimsPublished: June 21, 2018 19:07:43

The Religious Affairs Ministry will take legal action against those hajj agencies who fail to send pilgrims to Saudi Arabia this year for not buying air ticket in due time....


112558. Japan halts missile drills following Trump-Kim meetPublished: June 21, 2018 18:51:17

Japan has halted evacuation drills simulating a North Korean missile attack in the wake of historic talks between Washington and Pyongyang, local media reported Thursday.  Government officials did not immediately...


112559. BTV still most favourite!Published: June 21, 2018 18:40:28

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu has claimed that Bangladesh Television (BTV), with 83 per cent viewers, is still the most popular television channel in the country.   The minister came...


112560. BD for greater connectivity with IndiaPublished: June 21, 2018 18:40:09

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali said Thursday that Bangladesh and India should co-operate in connectivity for the mutual benefit. "Connectivity offers a game-changing opportunity for India and...


112561. Three-day DC conference to begin July 24Published: June 21, 2018 18:35:52

Three-day conference of the Deputy Commissioners (DCs), an annual meeting of the heads of districts with policy makers of the government, will begin on July 24. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...


112562. Rupsha power plant to produce 800MW in 2021Published: June 21, 2018 18:33:02

Sate Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Thursday expected that Rupsha 800MW Combined Cycle Power plant will commence its generation in June 2021. “We have floated...


112563. Female reporter faces sexual abuse at World CupPublished: June 21, 2018 18:27:48

A female reporter groped live on air at the World Cup has spoken out about harassment by sports fans. Colombian correspondent Julieth Gonzalez Theran was working for DW Espanol in...


112564. 29,000 academic bodies working to mobilise anti-narcotics public opinionPublished: June 21, 2018 18:25:35

As many as 29,000 anti-narcotic committees in various educational institutions up to degree level have been working to drum up public opinion against drugs aimed at mainly saving the new...


112565. ECNEC okays e-passport project, 14 othersPublished: June 21, 2018 18:16:34

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) Thursday approved a project to make around 30 million e-passports to keep pace with other countries. The approval for the Tk...


112566. 11 factories sealed off, 137 cases filed during Ramadan: BSTIPublished: June 21, 2018 17:23:04

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) sealed off eleven factories and filed 137 cases during anti-adulteration drives in the capital throughout the month of Ramadan. They conducted a total of...


112567. Science ministry signs APA with eight subordinate bodiesPublished: June 21, 2018 17:11:10

The Ministry of Science and Technology on Thursday signed the ‘Annual Performance Agreement (APA)’ for 2018-19 fiscal with its eight subordinate bodies aimed at escalating government’s work and enhancing accountability...


112568. Tonu murder suspects’ DNA reports next week  Published: June 21, 2018 17:04:25

The DNA report on the suspected killers of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, who was killed in Cumilla 27 months back, will be disclosed next week. Investigation officer of the case Jalal...


112569. Road accident in Bhola kills twoPublished: June 21, 2018 17:03:41

A man and a teenage boy were killed and six others injured following a collision between a human hauler and a trolley in Helipad area of Charfassion upazila on Thursday...


112570. Brazil assures all-out support for developing football in Bangladesh  Published: June 21, 2018 17:00:22

Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Joao Tabajara de Oliveira Junior assured that his country will provide all sorts of support for the development of football in Bangladesh, especially in the grassroots...


112571. Coast guard arrests one with gold bars in TeknafPublished: June 21, 2018 16:40:06

Members of Coast Guard arrested a suspected smuggler along with four gold bars from Baroitoli area in Teknaf upazila at Cox’s Bazar early Thursday. Lt Commander B N Abdullah Al...


112572. Order on Khaleda’s bail petitions July 5Published: June 21, 2018 16:34:49

Two courts in Dhaka on Thursday fixed July 5 to pass their orders on the bail petitions of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases, -- one for celebrating 'fake'...


112573. Two get death penalty for murder in NatorePublished: June 21, 2018 16:07:44

A Natore court on Thursday sentenced a man and his friend to death for killing his wife in 2016. The convicts were identified as Shahmim, 26, son of Shahajamal and...


112574. DSE turnover hits seven-month highPublished: June 21, 2018 15:58:50

Turnover value on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit a fresh seven months high Thursday, powered by investors’ buying spree mostly on large-cap stocks. Daily turnover value soared to Tk...


112575. Taliban attacks leave eight cops dead, says Afghan officialPublished: June 21, 2018 15:58:33

The Taliban killed eight police in two separate attacks in Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said. Arif Noori, a spokesman for the governor of the southern Ghazni province, says six police...


112576. Country observes World Hydrography DayPublished: June 21, 2018 15:54:06

Bangladesh has observed World Hydrography Day with an aim to highlighting the importance of Hydrography. This year the theme of the day is “Bathymetry-the foundation for sustainable seas, oceans and...


112577. N Korea has returned remains of 200 US war dead: TrumpPublished: June 21, 2018 15:51:07

President Donald Trump said North Korea had returned the remains of 200 US troops missing from the Korean War, although there was no official confirmation of the move from military...


112578. Regal Emporium opens new outlets in Narsingdi, HabiganjPublished: June 21, 2018 15:40:22

Regal Emporium has recently opened its new outlets in Narsingdi and Habiganj. R N Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, inaugurated an outlet at Golap Chattar of Narsingi Sadar and...


112579. Coast Guard detains suspected smuggler with gold barsPublished: June 21, 2018 15:38:55

Members of Coast Guard have arrested a suspected smuggler along with four gold bars from Baroitoli area in Teknaf upazila early Thursday. Lt Commander B N Abdullah Al Maruf of...


112580. BAB seeks BB's help to implement lower interest ratesPublished: June 21, 2018 15:33:08

The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has sought assistance from the central bank to implement its proposed lower interest rates on lending and deposit within the timeframe. The appeal was...


112581. Int’l Day of Yoga being observedPublished: June 21, 2018 15:07:40

The 4th International Day of Yoga (IDY) is being observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe on Thursday with the theme of the year 'Yoga for peace'. Indian...


112582. European human rights court rejects mass murderer Breivik’s appealPublished: June 21, 2018 14:40:13

The European Court of Human Rights rejected an appeal by Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik who says his prison condition amount to inhuman or degrading treatment, the court said...


112583. FIFA fines Mexico for fans' homophobic chantPublished: June 21, 2018 14:37:35

The Mexican Football Federation has been fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,035) after its fans sang homophobic chants. The chants came during Mexico's World Cup win over Germany on Sunday. Football's...


112584. Nikkei edges up, tech shares rallyPublished: June 21, 2018 14:26:05

Japanese shares edged up on Thursday as concerns over China-US trade issues that hit markets early this week appeared to recede, while technology stocks rallied on the back of Nasdaq’s...


112585. Bata approves 335pc cash dividendPublished: June 21, 2018 14:19:37

Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited has organised its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its Tongi Factory Premises in Gazipur. The board also approved the final dividend of 105 per...


112586. Five die as bus plunges into Khulna ditchPublished: June 21, 2018 14:15:28

At least five people have died after a bus plunged into a roadside ditch on Khulna-Satkhira highway in Dumuria Upazila. The accident took place around 12:30pm on Thursday near Barachia...


112587. UK to publish post-Brexit immigration plans for EU citizensPublished: June 21, 2018 13:47:09

Britain will outline its plans on Thursday for new immigration rules for European Union citizens living in the United Kingdom after Brexit as it calls on the bloc to give...


112588. 62 companies to get National Export TrophyPublished: June 21, 2018 13:24:03

A total of 62 companies will be awarded the National Export Trophy 2014-15 at a ceremony on July 11, according to the commerce ministry. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will give...


112589. New Zealand PM Ardern gives birth to first childPublished: June 21, 2018 13:18:56

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to her first child, a girl, on Thursday, Ardern said in a posting on Instagram. Ardern, 37, became New Zealand’s youngest prime...


112590. ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ now in Belarusian languagePublished: June 21, 2018 12:54:53

Mastatskaya Literatura (Fiction Literature), one of the leading publishing houses in Belarus, translated the Bangladesh’s national anthem ‘Amar Sonar Bangla (My Golden Bengal)’ into Belarusian language. The book "My Golden...


112591. FAS Finance approves 10pc stock dividendPublished: June 21, 2018 12:39:24

FAS Finance & Investment Limited has recently organised its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) at RAOWA Convention Hall, located in Mohakhali area of the capital. The board of directors in...


112592. Police recover bodies of two from Jhenaidah fieldPublished: June 21, 2018 12:13:56

Two young men were found dead at Bhaina village in Harinakunda upazila on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Md Ripon, 22, son of Sujan Box and Abdul alias...


112593. ‘China will maintain normal relations with Iran’Published: June 21, 2018 11:57:44

China will maintain normal relations with Iran, the Commerce Ministry in Beijing said on Thursday. Ministry spokesman Gao Feng made the comment when asked at a regular news briefing if...


112594. Stocks wobble at openingPublished: June 21, 2018 11:56:10

The prices of most of the stocks witnessed sharp rise in early hour of trading Thursday as investors are showing buying appetite on sector-wise stocks. Brokers said the investors showing...


112595. Algeria blocks internet to prevent cheating in school examsPublished: June 21, 2018 11:53:20

Algeria has turned off its internet nationwide during high school exams in a bid to tackle cheating. Internet service, both mobile and fixed line, will go off for an hour...


112596. Asian shares lower after Fed rate hikePublished: June 21, 2018 11:24:57

Asian stocks slipped on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate and said it would pick up the pace of future increases. South Korea's market benchmark...


112597. Youth ‘kills self’ in RajshahiPublished: June 21, 2018 11:17:15

A young man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of a house at Dashmari Hindupara in Rajshahi city on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Sajon Ali,...


112598. Mother ‘commits suicide’ after killing sonPublished: June 21, 2018 11:06:43

A woman reportedly committed suicide after killing her minor son at their residence in Sheuratoli village of Debiganj upazila on Wednesday night. The deceased were identified as Mamata Rani, 35,...


112599. High achievers master multiple skillsPublished: June 21, 2018 11:05:55

To evolve and adapt is one of the core characteristics of a human being. However, with the dynamic nature of the industries and the career path, there is a huge...


112600. Can social media profiles replace traditional CVs?Published: June 21, 2018 11:00:13

In this digital era of social and professional networking, amidst all the free and readily available networking sites and facilities that are within our grasp now, it is not unusual...