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115851. 13th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards ceremony May 12Published: May 09, 2018 13:53:29

The Award Giving Ceremony of 13th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, funded by Citi Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Citigroup and managed by Citibank, N.A., Bangladesh in collaboration with Sajida Foundation and...


115852. PSG beat resilient Les Herbiers to claim treblePublished: May 09, 2018 13:32:50

Paris St Germain were made to sweat before beating brave third-tier side Les Herbiers 2-0 to win the French Cup and claim a domestic treble thanks to goals from Giovani...


115853. Baldness has a potential new cure nowPublished: May 09, 2018 13:20:42

A potential new cure for baldness has been discovered using a drug originally intended to treat osteoporosis. Enhanced hair growth is a side-effect of a different drug, cyclosporine A, used...


115854. Green Delta re-elects chairman, elects vice chairpersonPublished: May 09, 2018 13:06:44

The Board of Directors of Green Delta Insurance Company Limited has recently re-elected Mr. Md. Abdul Karim as Chairman. Ms. Shamsun Nahar Begum Chowdhury was elected as the new Vice...


115855. GE Power launches commercial operations of 163 MW plantPublished: May 09, 2018 12:55:13

GE Power has achieved another milestone with the commencement of the commercial operations of MAX Group’s 163 MW combined-cycle power plant recently. The power plant is located in Fenchuganj, within...


115856. Man endures torture by sons to save his propertyPublished: May 09, 2018 12:47:17

An elderly man from Cumilla endured a nine-day physical and mental torture by his sons and the latter's wives in a bid to save his land properties and bank money...


115857. China, Japan and South Korea show unity amid North Korea movesPublished: May 09, 2018 12:44:57

The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Wednesday in a powerful gesture of solidarity against the backdrop of historic diplomatic moves by North Korea and...


115858. Housewife dies of electrocution in RajshahiPublished: May 09, 2018 12:38:45

A housewife died from electrocution at Zadabpur village in Shahrasti upazila on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Minu Ara Begum, 40, wife of Kabir Hossain of the village, said...


115859. Miscreants stab rickshaw puller to deathPublished: May 09, 2018 12:33:10

A rickshaw puller was stabbed to death by some unidentified miscreants in front of Kali Temple in Panchbbi upazila early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Santu Das, 29, son...


115860. Share price of three cos soaring sans PSIPublished: May 09, 2018 12:23:20

Share price of three listed companies–HR Textile, Shepherd Industries and Regent Textile—are soaring without any price sensitive information (PSI) or any expansion plan. The share prices of HR Textile soared...


115861. NICL holds AGM, approves 14pc stock dividendPublished: May 09, 2018 12:21:56

Nitol Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has recently organised its 19th Annual General Meeting at Spectra Convention Centre, located at Gulshan-1 area in the capital. The board of directors in the...


115862. Haldaa, Khaacha to compete in SAARC Film festPublished: May 09, 2018 12:21:17

Five films including Tauquir Ahmed directed 'Haldaa' and Akram Khan directed 'Khaacha' will be screened in SAARC Film Festival 2018. Two full-length films - Haldaa and Khaacha have been selected...


115863. BGB seize 12 gold bars in BenapolePublished: May 09, 2018 12:03:48

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a drive seized 12 pieces of gold bars, weighing 1.4 kg, from Khalshi Bazar in Putkhali bordering area in Benapole on Wednesday. Tipped...


115864. Two ‘criminals’ die in ‘gunfights’Published: May 09, 2018 11:43:34

Two suspected criminals were killed in separate 'gunfights' with the members of Detective Branch (DB) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Demra and Narayanganj early Wednesday. In Demra, a suspected...


115865. Detectives seize nine zebras in JashorePublished: May 09, 2018 11:40:20

Detectives in a drive seized nine zebras from Satmail Bazar area in Sharsha upazila early Wednesday. Tipped off, a team of Detective Branch of police raided the area around 12...


115866. European powers vow to save Iran dealPublished: May 09, 2018 11:37:37

Western powers say they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal - after the US announced it was withdrawing from the agreement. The UK, France and Germany say they ‘will...


115867. DSE, CSE edge up at openingPublished: May 09, 2018 11:28:07

The prices of most of the shares on both bourses witnessed positive trend Wednesday as some investors active on sector-wise stocks at lucrative price level. Following the previous five days’...


115868. China coal mine explosion leaves two miners deadPublished: May 09, 2018 11:06:44

An explosion at a small coal mine in China’s Hunan province killed two workers on Wednesday while another three remained missing, the Hunan coal mine safety regulation bureau said. The...


115869. Asian shares mixed; oil jumpsPublished: May 09, 2018 10:58:19

Asian stock markets traded mixed Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the United States will withdraw from a 2015 nuclear accord with Iran and re-impose sanctions while oil prices...


115870. Malaysia goes to pollsPublished: May 09, 2018 10:53:32

Millions of voters in Malaysia are heading to the polls in an election that will see the country’s leader take on his 92-year-old former mentor. Opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad will...


115871. Stay on GCC polls: SC defers hearing to ThursdayPublished: May 09, 2018 10:50:35

The Supreme Court (SC) has deferred to Thursday the hearing on the appeal petitions filed challenging the High Court order that stayed Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election for three months....


115872. Wall St retreats after Trump quits Iran dealPublished: May 09, 2018 10:48:36

US stocks cut losses to end little changed on Tuesday while energy stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump said they would quit the Iran nuclear deal, confirming what many...


115873. LafargeHolcim launches new product todayPublished: May 09, 2018 10:38:40

LafargeHolcim launches new 'specialised' cement branded as 'Plastercrete' today (Wednesday) for plastering works in overall constructions. The company made the announcement of launching the new product at a press briefing...


115874. 3rd Karnaphuli Bridge: Project cost up by 17pc despite completion of constructionPublished: May 09, 2018 10:37:31

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has revised the 3rd Karnaphuli bridge project, raising its cost by around 17 per cent though the construction work was completed eight years ago. The...


115875. Israel attacks SyriaPublished: May 09, 2018 10:33:19

Syrian state media accused Israel of launching missiles at a target near Damascus on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump announced he was quitting the Iranian nuclear deal, a...


115876. United Ins approves 11pc cash dividendPublished: May 09, 2018 10:31:34

Chairman of United Insurance Company Limited Syed Aziz Ahmad and Managing Director & CEO Khawja Manzer Nadeem seen at the 33rd AGM at Spectra Convention Centre in the city recently...


115877. Workers’ outflow halves as Saudi jobs disappearPublished: May 09, 2018 10:27:17

Employment opportunity for Bangladeshi workers has shrunk in Saudi Arabia in recent months, worsened by its slow development work and restrictions on certain jobs for foreign workers, insiders have said....


115878. B'desh economy to overtake Taiwan by 2030Published: May 09, 2018 10:25:42

Bangladesh is a "minor" power among the 25 selected nations in the Asia-Pacific region and ranked 18th in an index that measures the overall influence of the countries. The Australian...


115879. Zone development heats up rural land marketPublished: May 09, 2018 10:17:02

Economic zones have driven up the value of land property in villages, helping the rural people reap windfall gains. In some areas, where such zones are being built, the land...


115880. BB lists major risks facing economy, suggests ‘prudent management’Published: May 09, 2018 10:07:40

The central bank has recommended keeping close watch on higher credit growth, yawning current account deficit and inflationary risks for the sake of macroeconomic stability. "Strong credit growth, wider current...


115881. Trump exits Iran deal, to revive sanctionsPublished: May 09, 2018 10:01:08

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pulled the United States out of an international nuclear deal with Iran, raising the risk of conflict in the Middle East, upsetting European allies and...


115882. Muhith hints at corporate tax cut, power tariff risePublished: May 09, 2018 00:38:34

The price of electricity is likely to increase further in the days ahead due to the increase in the price of relevant raw materials, Finance Minister AMA Muhith has said....


115883. BRAC Bank witnesses steady growth in last five yearsPublished: May 09, 2018 00:36:33

BRAC Bank displayed a steady growth in earnings and dividend payout in last five years riding mainly on managerial efficiency, the bank's top executive said, eyeing to make the company...


115884. Tourism can change Bangladesh's face    Published: May 08, 2018 22:19:02

We have seen two oft-repeated things centring around  our approach to tourism in Bangladesh. From pipe dreams to gradualism  to   having cold feet  we have had it all!   The first...


115885. TCB as a market intervening force  Published: May 08, 2018 22:17:07

Reports have it that the state trading body TCB (Trading Corporation of Bangladesh) is set to start selling essential commodities from the second week of this month-for the all important...


115886. Pre-Ramadan price hike of essentials  Published: May 08, 2018 22:15:20

Belying the assurance of the ministry concerned, the prices of a number of essential kitchen items have recorded a sudden rise ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. However, there...


115887. China April exports bounce back despite US trade brawlPublished: May 08, 2018 21:44:40

China's exports rebounded more strongly than expected in April after a surprise drop the previous month, suggesting global demand remains relatively resilient and providing a cushion to the economy amid...


115888. BD archers reach final of nine events for goldPublished: May 08, 2018 21:23:20

All the Bangladesh archers except one reached the finals of nine events out of 10 on the 3rd day of the four-day 2nd ISSF International Archery Championship at the Maulana...


115889. Paddy harvest going on in Sylhet, GaibandhaPublished: May 08, 2018 21:14:56

SYLHET, May 08: Boro cultivators of Sylhet division are expecting to complete harvest in a week. Sources said though shortage of labourers and incessant rainfall are disrupting harvest,   growers are...


115890. Rangpur ridge gourd farmers make good profitPublished: May 08, 2018 21:14:01

RANGPUR, May 8: The ridge gourd (Jhinga) cultivators across the district are overjoyed to make good profit from its sale this season. The farmers are also witnessing an abundant yield...


115891. EC to appeal against stay order on Gazipur pollsPublished: May 08, 2018 21:12:22

The Election Commission on Tuesday decided to appeal with the Appellate Division challenging the High Court order that stayed Gazipur City election for three months, just nine days before the...


115892. Ensuring job security in the banking sectorPublished: May 08, 2018 21:06:07

A professional accountant-cum-compliance expert known to the present writer had been working at a bank in different capacities, including the Secretariat, Operations Department, Internal Control & Compliance Department and Merchant...


115893. US job vacancy surges to record highPublished: May 08, 2018 20:46:13

US job openings surged to a record high in March, suggesting that a recent slowdown in hiring was probably the result of employers having difficulties finding qualified workers. Job openings,...


115894. Police arrest six over Bogura four murdersPublished: May 08, 2018 20:45:12

Police arrested six people, including a couple and their daughter, over the murders of four young men, who were found slaughtered in a paddy field at Baladighi village in Shibganj...


115895. Denuclearisation means the US, tooPublished: May 08, 2018 20:44:04

There are two types of foreign policy: one based on the principle "might makes right," and one based on the international rule of law. The United States wants to have...


115896. Four state-owned banks, ICB to buy Farmers Bank sharesPublished: May 08, 2018 20:39:27

Four state-owned banks and the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) are going to buy shares of Farmers Bank in an effort to save the troubled bank hit by loan scams....


115897. Lightning strikes leave nine dead in four distsPublished: May 08, 2018 20:38:55

At least nine people were killed and four others injured by lightning strikes in Sunamganj, Netrakona, Kishoreganj and Habiganj districts on Tuesday. In Sunamganj, five people were killed and four...


115898. Bangladesh appoints new envoy to MauritiusPublished: May 08, 2018 20:38:24

The government has appointed Rezina Ahmed as the new high commissioner of Bangladesh to Mauritius. A career diplomat, Ahmed joined the Bangladesh Foreign Service in 1994 and is currently serving...


115899. Energy security should be the priorityPublished: May 08, 2018 20:36:19

Recent trends are indicating the ever growing need for recognising the energy sector as one of the important aspects for an economy- big or small. The International Energy Agency (IEA)...


115900. Gazipur city polls: SC to hear two appeals WednesdayPublished: May 08, 2018 20:29:57

The Supreme Court will hear two appeals on Wednesday challenging a High Court order that stalled the Gazipur City Corporation polls for three months. The SC bench, led by Chief...