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114951. Cargo vessel salvage work resumes near SundarbansPublished: May 20, 2018 20:11:54

Rescue team have started work to salvage capsized coal-laden cargo vessel in Pashur River of Sundarbans under Mongla upazila in Bagerhat. They resumed operation on Sunday after a suspension of...


114952. President hosts iftar for freedom fightersPublished: May 20, 2018 19:41:09

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday hosted an Iftar Mahfil in honour of freedom fighters, family members of Birshresthas, orphans, religious scholars and Bangabhaban officials. President went around different tables set...


114953. ACC set to conduct sudden drives to check briberyPublished: May 20, 2018 19:36:14

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to conduct sudden inspections to public offices aimed at checking bribery and ensuring hassle free services to the people. As part of the initiative,...


114954. Detectives arrest four with 0.1m yaba tablets in cityPublished: May 20, 2018 19:36:13

Members of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested four suspected drug dealers along with 0.1 million (100,000) pieces of Yaba tablets from Airport area in the city...


114955. 'Govt brings extraordinary change in technical education'Published: May 20, 2018 19:36:08

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid has said the country is seeing an unprecedented development in technical education as government has taken massive measures. "The government has brought an extraordinary change...


114956. Real slips up again in last Liga matchPublished: May 20, 2018 19:35:39

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored but Real Madrid let a two-goal lead slip as they drew at Villarreal in their last match before the Champions League final against...


114957. DU students seize four buses protesting ‘sexual harassment’ in busPublished: May 20, 2018 19:26:52

Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday seized four buses of Trust Paribahan on the campus, protesting 'sexual harassment' to a female student of the university by a staff of...


114958. Spain plans to maintain control of CataloniaPublished: May 20, 2018 18:39:55

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy plans to maintain central government control over Catalonia after the regional leader nominated imprisoned and exiled politicians to join his cabinet, El Pais newspaper said...


114959. 51.13pc females vulnerable to cybercrimes: StudyPublished: May 20, 2018 18:25:50

A study has found that around 73.71 per cent victims of cybercrimes - both male and female - are aged between 18 and 30 years. Conducted by Cyber Crime Awareness...


114960. Six-day conference of WHO to begin MondayPublished: May 20, 2018 18:12:35

The 71st conference of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to begin on Monday in Geneva, Switzerland. A team, led by Health and Family Welfare Mohammed Nasim, reached Geneva...


114961. Amu asks BSTI to strengthen anti-adulteration drive during RamadanPublished: May 20, 2018 18:03:32

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu on Sunday asked the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to intensify their anti-adulteration drives across the country for ensuring safe food during the holy...


114962. Parliament gets Tk 3.325b budget for next FYPublished: May 20, 2018 18:02:37

The Parliament Secretariat Commission on Sunday approved a Tk 3.325 billion budget for development and non-development expenditures in next fiscal year (2018-19). The approval was given at the 29th meeting...


114963. UNFPA executive director due MondayPublished: May 20, 2018 17:58:32

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General Dr Natalia Kanem will arrive in Dhaka on Monday on a four-day visit. During her first visit to Bangladesh as Executive...


114964. Workforce productivity subpar in BD: StudyPublished: May 20, 2018 17:30:21

A study has found that workforce productivity in Bangladesh are still very low comparing to that of many other countries. Mismatch between education and occupation has also got its impact...


114965. Mob beats Muslim man to death for slaughtering cattlePublished: May 20, 2018 17:29:26

A Muslim man was beaten to death by a mob in India's Madhya Pradesh on the suspicion of slaughtering cattle, according to an Indian newspaper report on Saturday. Police identified...


114966. 800MW power project in Khulna awaits Ecnec nodPublished: May 20, 2018 17:25:09

The government has undertaken a big move to set up a 800MW combined cycle power plant on the abandoned land of Khulna Newsprint Mills Limited to meet the growing demand...


114967. ‘Bangabandhu-1’ to reach orbit within two-three daysPublished: May 20, 2018 17:10:46

Bangabandhu-1, the first commercial satellite of the country, will reach its orbit within two to three days, said Bangabandhu-I project director Mohammad Mesbahuzzaman. "After successful launching, the Bangabandhu-1 satellite needs...


114968. Fish farming in the SaharaPublished: May 20, 2018 16:57:46

In a corner of his sprawling farm, Milouda Mohammed proudly unveiled his latest venture - a pond full of catfish that could herald a new future for farmers like him...


114969. China to import more goods and services from USPublished: May 20, 2018 16:55:47

China has agreed to buy more US goods and services, reducing the trade imbalance between the two countries and dampening fears of a looming trade war. Washington says the move...


114970. US condemns China's militarisation of disputed watersPublished: May 20, 2018 16:31:13

The Pentagon criticised what it called China's "continued militarisation" of island outposts in the disputed South China Sea, where the Chinese air force landed long-range bombers for the first time,...


114971. Mosaddek Hossain back in T20 squadPublished: May 20, 2018 16:16:31

Bangladesh has recalled batsman Mosaddek Hossain to the T20 squad for the coming three-match series against Afghanistan in June. The selectors have chosen to drop batsman Imrul Kayes, pacer Taskin...


114972. BNP accuses law enforcers of killing spreePublished: May 20, 2018 15:59:39

Voicing deep concern over the growing incidents of extrajudicial killing, BNP on Sunday said it seems law enforcers are on a killing spree. "A killing spree is going on in...


114973. BD's tax gap is 7.5pc of GDP: UNESCAPPublished: May 20, 2018 15:53:01

Tax gap in Bangladesh is estimated at 7.5 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – which is one of the highest in Asia and the Pacific Region....


114974. Pathao, Masthead PR ink exclusive partnership dealPublished: May 20, 2018 15:42:41

The country’s popular ride sharing platform Pathao has recently entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with the well-known public relations agency Masthead PR. Hussain M Elius, CEO of Pathao Bangladesh...


114975. DSEX falls below 5,400-mark as market keeps losingPublished: May 20, 2018 15:33:07

Stocks extended the losing streak for 13 straight sessions on Sunday, with the core index of the major bourse falling below 5400-mark again, as investors mostly refrained from injecting fresh...


114976. Europe, China, Russia mull new deal for IranPublished: May 20, 2018 15:13:07

Diplomats from Europe, China and Russia are discussing a new accord to offer Iran financial aid to curb its ballistic missile development and meddling in the region, in the hope...


114977. China-Europe cooperation in Esthetic Dentistry on risePublished: May 20, 2018 14:47:06

Academics and dentists have praised the increased cooperation between China and Europe on Esthetic Dentistry on the sidelines of an international congress on this field, which concluded Saturday. The 15th...


114978. EBL cardholders to get special discounts from Air ArabiaPublished: May 20, 2018 14:28:43

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has recently signed a customer benefit agreement with Air Arabia. M Khorshed Anowar, Head of Retail Banking, EBL and Md Abdur Rahim, Director & COO, One...


114979. Khaleda files bail pleas with HC in three casesPublished: May 20, 2018 14:18:54

The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia have filed separate petitions with the High Court (HC) seeking her bail in three cases. Among the cases, two were filed in Cumilla...


114980. BD economy to register 7.10pc growth: UNPublished: May 20, 2018 14:07:52

Bangladesh economy is going to post 7.10 per cent growth in the current fiscal year, the United Nations says. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2018, released by the United...


114981. Nationalist mob beats up mayor of major Greek cityPublished: May 20, 2018 14:03:14

The mayor of Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki has been treated in hospital after being beaten up by about a dozen people, officials say. Yiannis Boutaris, 75, was kicked in the...


114982. Police retrieve body of drowned womanPublished: May 20, 2018 13:28:03

The body of an elderly woman who drowned while taking bath in a canal in the municipality area in Jhenidah was recovered on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as...


114983. Consumption-GDP ratio set to rebound in FY18Published: May 20, 2018 13:24:27

After declining for the last six year, the ratio of consumption to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is now set to rebound in the current fiscal year. Provisional estimation, released...


114984. Starbucks plans to open 3,000 new stores in ChinaPublished: May 20, 2018 13:13:59

Starbucks has planned an ambitious expansion in the fast-growing Chinese market by doubling its number of coffee shops to 6,000 across China by fiscal 2022. To this end, the Seattle-based...


114985. Muktamoni in critical condition at her homePublished: May 20, 2018 13:10:46

The physical condition of 12-year-old Muktamoni, who was diagnosed with a tumour in her hand in August 2017, is critical. Muktamoni's father Ibrahim Hossain, a grocery shop owner of Kamarbaisa...


114986. Japan's 'Shoplifters' wins Cannes Palme d'OrPublished: May 20, 2018 13:04:27

The Japanese family drama Shoplifters has received the coveted award for best film, the Palme d'Or, at the Cannes Film Festival. The runner-up Grand Prix went to US director Spike...


114987. BRAC Bank organises training on internal controlPublished: May 20, 2018 13:03:25

BRAC Bank Limited and Financial Excellence Limited jointly organised a training on “Internal Control and Fraud Risk Management” during May 05–06, 2018 in Dhaka. The professionals from banking and financial...


114988. S Korea, US to work on summit after Pyongyang's U-turnPublished: May 20, 2018 12:57:19

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump held discussions on Sunday to ensure that the North Korea-US summit remains on track after North Korea threatened to pull...


114989. Xbox reveals controller for disabled gamersPublished: May 20, 2018 12:45:55

Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox controller with customisable features for disabled gamers. The company's new accessible device is targeted at users with a range of physical disabilities, and is...


114990. Egypt detains prominent socialist activistPublished: May 20, 2018 12:42:05

Egypt’s state security prosecutor on Saturday ordered a prominent activist detained for 15 days for investigation on charges of involvement with a banned group and inciting and taking part in...


114991. China house fire kills fivePublished: May 20, 2018 12:30:29

Five people have been killed in a residential house fire in central China’s Hunan Province on Sunday, local authorities confirmed. The fire broke out in Shijiang Town, Dongkou County in...


114992. Gas shortage hits Dhaka households during RamadanPublished: May 20, 2018 12:24:48

Residents in most areas of Dhaka city have complained of a decrease in the gas supply for domestic use at home during Ramadan. Residents from various neighbourhoods said there is...


114993. Hollywood's China dreams get tangled in trade talksPublished: May 20, 2018 12:13:16

Hollywood’s push for greater access to China’s booming film market - delayed since last year - has become tangled in broader trade talks between Washington and Beijing, a potentially thorny...


114994. Biman to get one Dreamliner in AugustPublished: May 20, 2018 12:08:53

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been planning its new routes with the state-of-the art aircraft Dreamliner 787 and 737 mainly in European and Asian market, a top Biman official said. The...


114995. Growers start plucking mangoes in RajshahiPublished: May 20, 2018 11:59:07

Plucking of mangos, the highest juicy and delicious fruit of the summer season, has begun at different orchards in Rajshahi district. Mango growers in different upazilas of the district have...


114996. Jamuna Bank Foundation holds discussion on significance of RamadanPublished: May 20, 2018 11:58:04

A discussion session on ‘Significance of the Holy Ramadan, Holy lives of the Prophets and Qirat Competition among the offspring of the Employees of Jamuna Bank Limited’ was held recently...


114997. Netrokona police detain 23 in special drivePublished: May 20, 2018 11:54:30

Police in a special drive arrested 23 people, including drug traders and sex workers, from different areas in Netrokona district town early Sunday. Md Borhan Uddin, officer-in-charge of Netrakona Model...


114998. Five suspects die in ‘gunfights’ with policePublished: May 20, 2018 11:52:03

Police say that five people have been killed in shootouts in Mymensingh, Barisal, Feni, Jashore and Dinajpur early on Sunday morning. Reazul Islam Biplob, approximately 40, was killed in a...


114999. Bourses witness downturn at openingPublished: May 20, 2018 11:44:44

The prices of most of the shares on both bourses witnessed downward trend in early hour of trading on Sunday as most of the investors remained cautious amid poor earnings...


115000. China agrees to import more from USPublished: May 20, 2018 11:26:45

China has agreed to significantly increase its purchases of US goods and services, the two countries said on Saturday, but made no mention of a $200 billion target the White...