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114351. Watson ton helps Chennai secure 3rd IPL trophyPublished: May 28, 2018 11:55:10

Shane Watson struck an unbeaten 117 off 57 balls as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League final. The Australian, who did not...


114352. US warships sail near Beijing-claimed South China Sea islandsPublished: May 28, 2018 11:50:09

Two US Navy warships sailed near South China Sea islands claimed by China on Sunday, two US officials told Reuters, in a move that drew condemnation from Beijing as President...


114353. IPO subscription of two cos to begin in AprilPublished: May 28, 2018 11:48:55

The public subscription of Aman Cotton Fibrous Limited and VFS Thread Dyeing Limited will open on June 03 and June 24 respectively, officials said. Aman Cotton: The public subscription of...


114354. Farm loan disbursement reaches 88pc of targetPublished: May 28, 2018 11:40:40

The disbursement of farm loans by scheduled banks has reached 88 per cent of its full-year target in the first ten months of this fiscal year, a central bank official...


114355. DSE, CSE witness upturn at openingPublished: May 28, 2018 11:37:59

The prices of most of the shares on both bourses witnessed upward trend in early hour of trading Monday as some investors continued their buying appetite on sector-wise issues. Following...


114356. Plastic bottle waste export slumps 51pc in 10 monthsPublished: May 28, 2018 11:34:51

Exporters of plastic bottle waste are passing through tough times following a recent Chinese ban on its import, sector insiders said. Some exporters have already switched to other trades as...


114357. Neymar admits he's not fully fitPublished: May 28, 2018 11:25:05

Neymar has admitted that he is not 100 per cent in shape after a week's training with Brazil in its World Cup preparations. The striker said he still feels discomfort...


114358. Egypt arrests prominent rival leaderPublished: May 28, 2018 11:24:21

Egypt’s state security prosecutors ordered that a prominent opposition leader, Hazim Abdelazim, be detained for 15 days pending investigation over joining an illegal organisation and publishing false news, a judicial...


114359. Top court stays notice over Destiny closure for four weeksPublished: May 28, 2018 11:09:17

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Mondaystayed a High Court notice asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why directives should not be given to wind...


114360. Asian stocks gain on North Korea summit hopesPublished: May 28, 2018 10:58:32

US oil futures hit six-week lows on expectations major producers may ease output curbs on Monday, while Asian stocks and US share futures gained on signs the United States and...


114361. Brazil president reduces diesel price to end week-long protestPublished: May 28, 2018 10:48:09

Brazilian President Michel Temer has lowered the price of diesel in a bid to end a truckers’ strike that has crippled the country for almost a week. Temer said the...


114362. UPDF factional gunfight kills three in RangamatiPublished: May 28, 2018 10:42:31

Three members of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were killed in a gunfight between its two factions at Korolyachhari in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati early Monday. The deceased have been...


114363. Teenager stabbed to death in ChattogramPublished: May 28, 2018 10:34:04

A 19-year old boy was stabbed to death by another teenager in Ispahani Gol Pahar area under Akbar Shah thana of the Chattogram city on Sunday night. Jasim Uddin, Officer-in-Charge...


114364. 12 more die in anti-drug operationPublished: May 28, 2018 10:23:35

Twelve more suspected drug traders were killed in 'gunfights' during anti-narcotics crackdown early Monday across the country. UNB reports, a total of 105 people were killed during this country-wide drive...


114365. Bangladeshis spend $18,000 in illegal migration to ItalyPublished: May 28, 2018 10:11:26

More than 80 per cent of Bangladeshi workers was forced to migrate to Italy from Libya as they were jobless in the war-torn country, according to a new study. Of...


114366. BB issues checklist for agent bankingPublished: May 28, 2018 09:58:47

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular on Sunday, mentioning a checklist of some 20 supporting documents that will be required while applying for new agent banking or expanding the...


114367. Scrutiny helps boost VAT from large unitPublished: May 28, 2018 09:55:40

The collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) from large businesses increased significantly until March of the current fiscal year (FY). The increase was attributed to the intensive scrutiny and investigation...


114368. Bid to form government in Italy failsPublished: May 28, 2018 09:48:33

Italian PM-designate Giuseppe Conte has given up his bid to form a government after the country's president vetoed his choice of economy minister. President Sergio Matarella said he had agreed...


114369. Defaulters swallow Tk 800b bank moneyPublished: May 28, 2018 09:47:37

Lawmakers have identified the legal loopholes as one of the major reasons why bank-loan defaulters go unscathed, in most cases. The 23rd meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on the...


114370. Ensure clarity in RMG outsourcingPublished: May 28, 2018 00:06:11

A level-playing field can only ensure transparency in the global supply chain in bringing a change in the fashion landscape, said a Bangladeshi denim maker. He underscored the need for...


114371. Thai princess due in city todayPublished: May 28, 2018 00:03:34

Thailand's princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrives in Dhaka today (Monday) on a four-day visit to Bangladesh. The Thai princess will lead an 11-member government delegation in connection with the philanthropic...


114372. Novoair to operate extra flights during EidPublished: May 27, 2018 23:58:36

Private carrier Novoair will operate additional flights on Saidpur, Jashore and Rajshahi routes centering upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS. Considering the pressure of home-bound passengers, the airline will operate daily two...


114373. Walsh Tigers' head coach for Afghanistan T20 seriesPublished: May 27, 2018 23:57:38

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed their pace bowling coach Courtney Walsh as the Head Coach of Bangladesh for the three-match Twenty20I series against Afghanistan in Dehradun, India, reports...


114374. Bogura, Panchagarh farmers happy over good prices of newly-harvested BoroPublished: May 27, 2018 23:56:40

BOGURA, May 27: Farmers of the district are happy over the good market price of the newly-harvested Boro this season. Sources said each maunds of the paddy variety is being...


114375. Litchi business reaching peak in Rangpur regionPublished: May 27, 2018 23:55:26

RANGPUR, May 27 (BSS): The litchi business is going on in full swing in all the five districts under Rangpur agriculture region. As the business picks up, hundreds of labourers...


114376. Aus cultivation going on in full swing in MaguraPublished: May 27, 2018 23:54:44

MAGURA, May 27: Aus paddy cultivation going on in full swing in the district. Magura DAE sources said some 3,387 hectares of land will be brought under the farming of...


114377. Spanish authorities rescue over 500 migrants in MediterraneanPublished: May 27, 2018 22:19:56

Spanish authorities rescued over 500 migrants on Saturday and Sunday from more than a dozen boats making the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe. Following plane and helicopter searches, Spanish boats...


114378. Deranged ramblingsPublished: May 27, 2018 22:13:25

Controversy continues about William Shakespeare actually having been the author of arguably the best read, studied and researched work of all time. From majestic plays to alluring sonnets his work...


114379. Stock market: No change of luckPublished: May 27, 2018 22:11:24

Stock exchanges all over the world are unpredictable places. Their fate fluctuates unendingly. So are their indices.  The fluctuations, however, are always dependent on a number of factors, economic or...


114380. A glut of private universities  Published: May 27, 2018 22:08:53

With the recent approval of two more private universities by the government, their number is now one short of reaching the magical figure of one hundred. In addition, eight more...


114381. No innocent person killed in anti-drug drive: ObaidulPublished: May 27, 2018 21:54:44

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and general secretary of ruling Awami LeagueObaidul Quader on Sunday said no innocent people has been killed in the recent incidents of gunfight so far....


114382. Pricing government goods & servicesPublished: May 27, 2018 21:38:17

'GoB Inc' sells a range of goods and services too numerous to count. The latest addition being the export of bandwidth to India.  How prices are determined for such a...


114383. Furore over Palestine as Trump illegally relocates US embassy to JerusalemPublished: May 27, 2018 21:32:57

The events that took place in Jerusalem and on the Israeli-Gaza border on May 14-15 have widened the gulf between Washin-gton and the rest of the world. Symbolism paved the...


114384. Mild heatwave likely in Khulna, RajshahiPublished: May 27, 2018 21:28:09

After Nor’westers and thunderstorms for the most part of April-May period, it is raining less, but temperature is rising in Bangladesh. Sunday's highest temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius...


114385. Two minor siblings drown in PanchagarhPublished: May 27, 2018 21:26:36

Two minor brothers drowned in the Karatoya River at Mareya Kawakhal Guchchhagram under Boda upazila in Panchagarh on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Ripon, 6, and Rifat, 4, sons...


114386. US officials in North Korea for summit preparationPublished: May 27, 2018 21:08:57

Officials of the United States now in North Korea to hold talks on preparations for a possible summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. A US newspaper published...


114387. Sri Lankan plane hits runway light at Indian airportPublished: May 27, 2018 20:50:24

A SriLankan Airlines plane with 227 people on board hit a runway light during take-off on Sunday at Cochin Airport in Kerala of India. All passengers on board the Sri...


114388. Robi offers advance train ticket servicePublished: May 27, 2018 20:48:20

Robi has launched advance train ticket purchasing service recently through its digital payment solution, RobiCash. As the Eid-ul-Fitr nears, this user-friendly solution promises a much needed respite for the train...


114389. NPL: Introducing common valuation database for collateral securitiesPublished: May 27, 2018 20:41:47

The heart of a bank is divided into two segments - deposits and loans. The principal objectives of a bank are to collect deposit from surplus portion (i.e. from the...


114390. Savings certificates as part of social safety netPublished: May 27, 2018 20:35:25

For the last few years, sales of savings certificates have been exceeding the targets fixed by the government in the annual budget. A section of intelligentsia and protagonists of the...


114391. From whispers to conversationsPublished: May 27, 2018 20:32:49

In most places in South Asia, menstruation is not really something that we want to talk about. For as long as I can remember, the topic has been shrouded in...


114392. '81pc BD workers forced to migrate to Italy from Libya'Published: May 27, 2018 20:29:41

About 81 per cent Bangladeshi workers have been forced to migrate to Italy from Libya during 2013-17 period, according to a new study. The study reveals that about 79.3 per...


114393. Salah out for two months, to miss World CupPublished: May 27, 2018 20:29:17

Mohamed Salah will be sidelined for two months by the shoulder injury he sustained during Liverpool's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid and miss Egypt's World Cup campaign, according...


114394. Boomers Cafe receives fine for selling stale ricePublished: May 27, 2018 20:17:32

A mobile court has fined Boomers Café at Bailey Road Tk 100,000 for selling stale food after keeping it frozen in the refrigerator. Dhaka Metropolitan Police led the drive on...


114395. President hosts iftar for PM, CJ, ministersPublished: May 27, 2018 20:03:02

President M Abdul Hamid hosted an iftar programme in honour of the Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Chief Justice, cabinet members, members of parliament, foreign diplomats, eminent citizens, civil and...


114396. 'Drive against drug traders to continue'Published: May 27, 2018 19:19:04

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said the crackdown against drug dealers will continue until the situation comes under control. The minister was talking to reporters after a meeting on the...


114397. Pakistan thrashes England in first test at Lord'sPublished: May 27, 2018 18:35:35

England succumbed to a miserable nine-wicket defeat by brilliant Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at Lord's. Optimism provided by Jos Buttler and Dom Bess on the...


114398. AL secretariat meeting WednesdayPublished: May 27, 2018 18:19:06

A meeting of Awami League (AL) secretariat will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday at the party president's political office in Dhanmondi. AL General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges...


114399. Enforcement of law stressed to control tobacco consumptionPublished: May 27, 2018 18:03:20

Stressing the importance of proper enforcement of law to reduce tobacco consumption in Bangladesh, speakers at a programme in the city on Sunday said the young generation needs to be...


114400. Minister warns of action against unnecessary caesarean operationsPublished: May 27, 2018 17:45:37

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Zahid Malek on Sunday warned that action will be taken against private hospitals if found conducting caesarean operation to pregnant women unnecessarily. "The...