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115101. BSTI mobile court fines four food shops in cityPublished: May 18, 2018 21:08:07

Three mobile courts of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) fined four food shops in the city Tk 75,000 for selling unhygienic iftar items on Friday, according to UNB. The...


115102. The mastery of weed managementPublished: May 18, 2018 21:04:15

Weeds in crop fields are a real hazard that reduces the yield. In a field, weeds compete with the crops for light, nutrients and water causing the loss of yield...


115103. Ways of healthy eating during RamadanPublished: May 18, 2018 21:02:24

Islam encourages Muslims to make sure they are mindful of their health. Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, creates a great opportunity for focusing on a balanced and healthy...


115104. The world soccer's legend scorersPublished: May 18, 2018 21:01:14

Miroslav Klose, the German striker, is the highest scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup with 16 goals.  He made his brilliant performances on his debut in the 2002...


115105. At least 8 dead in Texas school shooting, explosives foundPublished: May 18, 2018 21:00:23

At Least eight people are dead from a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas that sent students fleeing for their lives, reports ABC News citing law enforcers. The...


115106. Palestine crisis: What will happen to the two-state solution?Published: May 18, 2018 20:57:49

President Donald Trump has, in fact, disregarded the US tradition and international laws by re-establishing embassy of the United States from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14, this year....


115107. Brexit: The highs and lowsPublished: May 18, 2018 20:56:17

The inevitability of toothpaste squeezed out of the tube is that it can't be put back in. Such is the implication dilemma that Britain now finds itself in. It brings...


115108. Shooting at Texas high school, many injuredPublished: May 18, 2018 20:44:21

A number of people are injured from a shooting on Friday morning at Santa Fe High School near Galveston, Texas, according to the Santa Fe Independent School District. The incident...


115109. Rising GDP to push BD above Taiwan by 2030: Planning MinisterPublished: May 18, 2018 20:29:01

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, citing an Australian think tank, said on Friday that Bangladesh will surpass Taiwan by 2030 with the continued increase in its gross domestic product (GDP)...


115110. Khaleda takes iftar in jail with traditional itemsPublished: May 18, 2018 20:23:17

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday took iftar with traditional items in the Old Dhaka central jail on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. A jail official...


115111. Innovation enriches music industryPublished: May 18, 2018 20:00:17

We often think that innovation is about the Eureka moment. It's about the sudden spark of creative mind. Despite high unpredictability, innovation is a major driver of wealth creation. Right...


115112. Govt working to dispose Khaleda's case hurriedly: FakhrulPublished: May 18, 2018 19:40:37

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the government wants to dispose BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's appeal against her conviction. "Unprecedented incidents are happening under this government...there's...


115113. Reviewing Global Food Policy Report 2018Published: May 18, 2018 19:38:52

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) recently organised a launching ceremony of the 2018 Global Food Policy Report in the capital. The ceremony kicked off with welcome address by...


115114. Bashundhara Paper’s IPO lottery on May 30Published: May 18, 2018 19:35:45

The initial public offering (IPO) lottery of Bashundhara Paper Mills Limited will be held on May 30 to allocate ordinary shares among the successful applicants. The lottery programme will be...


115115. BNP losing support for negative politics: Obaidul QuaderPublished: May 18, 2018 19:30:32

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has alleged that the BNP is losing support from countrymen as it engaged in “negative politics”. The road transport and bridges minister came up...


115116. Korea keen to invest in BD, send delegation soon  Published: May 18, 2018 19:14:13

Korean entrepreneurs have shown their interest to invest in Bangladesh and said they will send a trade delegation to Bangladesh soon, according to a UNB report. They expressed their interest...


115117. Cumilla youth beats imam for using loud mikePublished: May 18, 2018 19:07:09

The imam of a local mosque was beaten by an expatriate youth in Sadakpur Noapara area of Burichang upazila in Cumilla district early Friday for calling Muslims using mikes to...


115118. Novak reaches first quarters of 2018 in RomePublished: May 18, 2018 18:29:07

Serbian star Novak Djokovic defeated Albert Ramos Viñolas 6-1, 7-5 Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open, his first berth in the last eight of an ATP...


115119. RCCI, DHROA inaugurate hygienic Iftar outlets in RangpurPublished: May 18, 2018 18:12:00

Rangpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and District Hotel and Restaurant Owners' Association (DHROA) jointly launched 20 hygienic Iftar selling centres in the city on Friday, the first day...


115120. Three int’l flights touch down past arrival at Dhaka airportPublished: May 18, 2018 17:42:02

Three international flights failed to meet their arrival schedule at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Friday. Of the delayed flights, BG022 from Muscat was supposed to land at 10:45am,...


115121. Lack of awareness, support pushing up suicide rates in BD: ExpertPublished: May 18, 2018 17:28:33

Suicide rates are on the rise in the country for the absence of proper attention to mental health issues and necessary support, and complications in the socialisation process. According to...


115122. Sbarro's 'Ramadan Unlimited Pizza' campaign beginsPublished: May 18, 2018 17:19:38

American Franchise Pizza Chain Sbarro Bangladesh Thursday announced unlimited pizza as exciting Iftar menu for the month of Ramadan. Like previous years, pizza lovers can enjoy unlimited New York and...


115123. Narail farmer dies in lightning strikePublished: May 18, 2018 17:19:15

A farmer was killed in a lightning strike at Kamargram of Lohagara upazila in Narail on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Babul Sheikh, 28, son of Mannan Sheikh,...


115124. Myanmar wants repatriation of 1,101 verified RohingyasPublished: May 18, 2018 17:04:41

Myanmar has urged Bangladesh to start the repatriation of 1,101 verified Rohingyas out of 8,032 people received from Bangladesh amid a very slow Rohingya verification process. Myanmar also wants to...


115125. Export, import, forex to rise in May-JunePublished: May 18, 2018 16:55:07

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has projected rise in the country's export earnings, import value and inward remittance flow at the end of this month (May)...


115126. ‘Gunfight’ leaves ‘drug peddler’ dead in C’nawabganjPublished: May 18, 2018 16:53:08

An alleged drug peddler was killed in a 'gunfight' between his cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at no 4-Beribadh Ghat area of Padma River in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj...


115127. G2P payment system launchedPublished: May 18, 2018 16:23:53

Maternity allowances for the poor women were brought under mobile cash transactions as the government launched an electronic payment system on Thursday. Finance Minister AMA Muhith inaugurated the government-to-persons (G2P)...


115128. No 'breakthrough' in JWG talks on Rohingya repatriationPublished: May 18, 2018 16:15:15

The joint working group (JWG) meeting on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees ended in the city Thursday without any breakthrough. But the Bangladesh-Myanmar joint working group has agreed to 'work...


115129. Cops nab man with 8kg hemp in NaogaonPublished: May 18, 2018 16:08:56

Police in a drive detained a man suspected to be drug peddler along with eight kilograms of hemp at Magura village in sadar upazila in Naogaon on Friday morning. The...


115130. Rajshahi school brings hope for slum childrenPublished: May 18, 2018 15:52:55

Antor, a 10-year-old boy shares his dreams and struggle to study just like any other children. Not long ago, it was just around two years back when Antor Ahmed felt...


115131. FDI declines moderately in July-MarchPublished: May 18, 2018 15:27:32

Inflows of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined moderately in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. Latest statistics of the central bank showed that the net inflow of...


115132. Euro zone current account surplus narrows in MarchPublished: May 18, 2018 15:13:04

The euro zone’s current account surplus with the rest of the world narrowed a touch in April, despite a small rise in the trade surplus, adjusted data from the European...


115133. Killing, rape during Burundi referendum campaignPublished: May 18, 2018 15:01:10

At least 15 people were killed and six were raped during a referendum campaign in Burundi that could let President Pierre Nkurunziza hold power until 2034, Human Rights Watch said...


115134. Cultural shift marks a drop in US birth ratesPublished: May 18, 2018 14:54:18

Births in the US have dropped to their lowest rate in 30 years, marking a cultural shift as women delay motherhood, experts say. Some 3.85 million babies were born in...


115135. Japan's exports likely to grow 8.1pc in AprilPublished: May 18, 2018 14:46:44

Japan’s exports likely grew 8.1 per cent in April from a year ago, accelerating from a 2.1 per cent rise in March, thanks to solid global demand, a Reuters poll...


115136. Surprise exclusions in France WC squadPublished: May 18, 2018 14:45:53

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette have been left out of the France squad for this year's World Cup in Russia. Martial, 22, has won 18...


115137. Murder leads change of plans for China car appPublished: May 18, 2018 14:24:31

China's leading car-hailing firm is overhauling its service following the murder of one of its users. It is suspending its carpooling service at night, while it is considering making an...


115138. China denies offering to cut US trade surplus by $200 billionPublished: May 18, 2018 14:09:37

China’s foreign ministry said on Friday it was not true that the country had offered to cut its trade surplus with the United States by $200 billion. Ministry spokesman Lu...


115139. China offers Trump package to cut US trade deficitPublished: May 18, 2018 14:02:27

China is offering US President Donald Trump a package of trade concessions and increased purchases of American goods aimed at cutting the US trade deficit with China by up to...


115140. London aluminium drops againPublished: May 18, 2018 13:54:50

London aluminium futures slipped for a third straight session on Friday as inventories increased, easing worries over a supply shortage in the aftermath of US sanctions on major Russian producer...


115141. Ramadan-related search on Google starts risingPublished: May 18, 2018 13:23:02

Ramadan-related search trend on Google has started to rise again as millions of Muslims across the world have started fasting from sunrise to sunset today, marking the start of the...


115142. Malaysia police continue raids over Najib’s propertiesPublished: May 18, 2018 13:09:40

Police in Malaysia say they have seized hundreds of boxes of luxury items and handbags full of foreign currency from properties linked to ex-PM Najib Razak. The raids on properties...


115143. Kenyan lecturers end strike after compromised dealPublished: May 18, 2018 12:51:57

Kenya’s public university lecturers have ended a strike over low pay after reaching an agreement with authorities, a union official said, allowing classes to resume after being suspended since early...


115144. Britain will leave customs union, says MayPublished: May 18, 2018 12:38:23

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday Britain would leave the EU customs union after Brexit but a source said London was considering a backstop plan that would apply the...


115145. SE Asian stocks edge lower in cautious tradePublished: May 18, 2018 12:28:47

Most Southeast Asian stock markets slipped on Friday as investors kept a watchful eye on Sino-US trade negotiations. US stocks ended slightly lower on Thursday as investors grappled with US-China...


115146. Egypt to keep Rafah crossing with Gaza open in RamadanPublished: May 18, 2018 11:59:23

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has decided to keep the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Palestinian Gaza Strip open during the holy month of Ramadan. "I have made directions to...


115147. Food safety authority to meet pasteurised milk suppliersPublished: May 18, 2018 11:57:39

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority is sitting with the firms that supply pasteurised milk on May 27 after a report revealed over 75 per cent of such milk is unsafe for...


115148. High rate of return on savings tools hobbles bond market: ExpertsPublished: May 18, 2018 11:53:04

The yield rates on government savings instruments should be rationalised to help develop long-term securities markets in Bangladesh, experts said Thursday. They also recommended developing pension funds for all government...


115149. Asia oil bill to top $1.0 trillion a year as crude hits $80Published: May 18, 2018 11:48:53

The cost of Asia’s growing thirst for oil will surpass $1.0 trillion this year, about twice as much as in 2015 and 2016, as oil prices touch $80 per barrel...


115150. Chinese consortium has priorities set for DSEPublished: May 18, 2018 11:47:02

Lack of confidence and liquidity shortage are the main problems of the capital market in Bangladesh, and the first priorities of the consortium of Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges would...