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117151. G7 members united against Russia: US officialPublished: April 23, 2018 12:07:11

A meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations was united in opposing Russia’s behaviour, which they said threatened peace and security, a senior US State...


117152. Aamra to set-up state-of-the-art SOCPublished: April 23, 2018 11:53:43

Aamra Technologies to establish a state-of-the-art ‘Security Operation Center (SOC)’ at Sheikh Hasina Software & Technology Park in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers(PwC) Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina Software & Technology Park is commonly...


117153. Dollar near two-week highPublished: April 23, 2018 11:53:18

The dollar traded near a two-week high against a basket of major currencies on Monday, bolstered by rising US bond yields, while easing concerns over global political risks weighed on...


117154. France passes new law to tighten asylum rulesPublished: April 23, 2018 11:50:08

The French National Assembly has passed a tough new immigration law that tightens the rules around asylum. The bill shortens asylum application deadlines, doubles the time for which illegal migrants...


117155. HSC examinee dies in Rajshahi road crashPublished: April 23, 2018 11:43:54

A Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee was killed in a road accident in Paba upazila on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Saiful Islam Roni, son of one...


117156. Two cars collide in India, killing fivePublished: April 23, 2018 11:33:57

At least five people were burnt to death after two cars collided head-on and caught fire in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, police said Monday. The accident occurred on...


117157. Stocks lose ground in skittish tradingPublished: April 23, 2018 11:31:27

Stocks lost ground Monday morning in skittish trading as investors mostly followed cautious stance amid ongoing quarterly earnings declaration session. Following the previous day’s correction, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)...


117158. FBCCI urges govt to include tourism policy in next budgetPublished: April 23, 2018 11:24:04

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) urged Sunday the government to incorporate a time-befitting tourism policy in the upcoming national budget to help the sector flourish....


117159. China sees huge fall in imports from NKoreaPublished: April 23, 2018 11:22:18

China’s imports from North Korea fell 87 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier to 448.8 million yuan ($71.31 million), customs data showed on Monday, while exports...


117160. PM returns home from LondonPublished: April 23, 2018 10:51:30

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left London for home, wrapping up her six-day official visit to the United Kingdom (UK). A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the Prime...


117161. Bus carrying Chinese tourists falls off N Korea bridgePublished: April 23, 2018 10:43:44

Chinese tourists have been involved in a major transportation accident in North Korea and there are a large number of casualties, China’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Chinese diplomats have...


117162. Japanese shares edge downPublished: April 23, 2018 10:43:11

Japanese shares edged down on Monday after index-heavy stocks such as SoftBank and Terumo lost ground, offsetting gains in financial stocks, which rallied after US yields rose. The Nikkei fell...


117163. DSE holds workshop for EIs to ensure logical IPO biddingPublished: April 23, 2018 10:33:32

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday arranged a workshop for eligible investors (EIs) to ensure logical bidding of IPO shares under book building method. The premier bourse arranged the workshop...


117164. Z-category stocks see sharp risePublished: April 23, 2018 10:31:32

Rahima Food Corporation witnessed highest gain on Sunday following increased earnings disclosure for the January-March quarter, when the 'Z' category company registered capital gain on sale of land. Besides, some...


117165. GP, GSK Q1 earnings slidePublished: April 23, 2018 10:28:42

Some 12 more listed companies, including the largest-market cap company Grameenphone (GP), disclosed un-audited financial reports for the January-March quarter of 2018 on Sunday. Of them, the earnings per share...


117166. Two die in ‘shootout’ with RAB in ChapainawabganjPublished: April 23, 2018 10:19:29

Two suspected robbers have been killed in an alleged shootout with RAB in Chapainawabganj’s Gomostapur Upazila. The gunfight occurred between 12:15am and 12:30am on the Kuichagara-Argara road on Monday, said...


117167. Concerns for Rohingyas grow as monsoon nearsPublished: April 23, 2018 10:19:10

As thousands of Rohingya refugees who have taken shelter in the makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar have started feeling the bite of pre-monsoon rain, human rights bodies and development partners...


117168. Classified loans: Strong judiciary support a must for fast recoveryPublished: April 23, 2018 10:06:57

Country's banking sector has sought strong judiciary support to speed up recovery process of classified loans, saying that it would also help improving financial health and growth of the banks....


117169. Asia stocks struggle with rising yieldsPublished: April 23, 2018 09:54:39

Asian stocks dipped on Monday as investors braced for a bevy of earnings from the world’s largest corporations, while keeping a wary eye on U.S. bond yields as they approach...


117170. Public entities' DSLs keep on swelling, cross Tk 1.0t markPublished: April 23, 2018 09:53:58

Debt service liabilities (DSLs) of state-owned entities, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies soared to Tk 1.02 trillion at the end of the last fiscal year (FY) 2016-17, according to official statistics....


117171. Strong judiciary support a must to speed up recovery process of classified loansPublished: April 23, 2018 00:13:09

Country's banking sector has sought strong judiciary support to speed up recovery process of classified loans, saying that it would also help improving financial health and growth of the banks....


117172. BIDA-DBCCI Trade & Investment Delegation starts programme in BrusselsPublished: April 22, 2018 22:44:42

To kick start the first leg of their programme for seeking investment to Bangladesh, BIDA-DBCCI Trade and Investment Delegation held a seminar and B2B meetings at EIAS (European Institute for...


117173. IDLC inaugurates 39th branch in FaridpurPublished: April 22, 2018 22:31:58

IDLC Finance Limited inaugurated its 39th branch in Faridpur on Sunday, according to a statement. Aziz Al Mahmood, Chairman of IDLC Finance Limited, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest....


117174. Leaders of HWF freed from captivity  Published: April 22, 2018 22:19:16

The two leaders of the Hill Women's Federation (HWF), abducted by an unidentified armed group about a month ago, have been freed from their captivity. Manti Chakma, general secretary of...


117175. Disappearing urban water bodies  Published: April 22, 2018 22:16:30

The Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on April 02 last got yet another year's time for demolition of its 15-storey headquarters built on the sprawling Hatirjheel, located at...


117176. Towards a common future for the Commonwealth countries  Published: April 22, 2018 22:14:04

Curtain has now fallen on the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London. The two-day summit, held on April 19-20, has concluded with the adoption of a 'communiqué'...


117177. Shakib’s SRH concedes defeat to Dhoni’s CSKPublished: April 22, 2018 21:57:59

Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's side in Indian Premier League (IPL) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) conceded a four runs defeat to the MD Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday....


117178. Regulatory predictability is a priorityPublished: April 22, 2018 21:57:36

Regulatory unpredictability is interpreted in different ways. Some may express it as a discretionary behaviour of the regulatory bodies, while some others may call it policy inconsistencies, instabilities or difficulties...


117179. Four farmers killed in lightning strikesPublished: April 22, 2018 21:54:55

Four farmers were killed in separate lightning strikes in Habiganj and Kishoreganj districts on Sunday. In Habiganj, two farmers died as they were struck by lightning at Sujonpur in Lakhai...


117180. Japan may soften trade stance as US keeps up pressurePublished: April 22, 2018 21:51:31

Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States (US) to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is gradually shifting gear to adjust to a trade environment shaken...


117181. Nepal e-GP System engages DohatecPublished: April 22, 2018 21:49:58

The contract for operation and maintenance support for National Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System of the Nepal was secured by Dohatec New Media along with DG Market International Nepal, said...


117182. Energypac inks G-Gas LPG supply deal with UnimartPublished: April 22, 2018 21:48:59

A G-Gas LPG supply signing ceremony between Energypac Power Generation Ltd and Unimart Ltd (a concern of United Group) was held at the United Group Corporate Office in the city...


117183. Refining business operations and consolidating efficienciesPublished: April 22, 2018 21:48:29

The first international freight forwarders were hotels and inn-keepers in 19th century London. Their guests often carried substantial amounts of luggage which the inn keepers held and forwarded in cargo...


117184. Aloevera cultivation gaining popularity in BoguraPublished: April 22, 2018 21:47:40

BOGURA, Apr 22:  Aloevera, locally known as Ghritkumari, cultivation is gaining popularity in Shajahanpur upazila of the district. A good number of poor farmers have improved their socio-economic condition by...


117185. 150 hectares of Boro land come under blast attackPublished: April 22, 2018 21:46:42

NETRAKONA, Apr 22 (UNB): Fungal disease 'blast' has affected different upazilas of the district, hindering Boro production during the harvesting season. The fungal attack has spread all over the upazilas,...


117186. The slaughterhouse called SyriaPublished: April 22, 2018 21:46:26

Threatened by the pain of war and the agony of those whom you love, the civilian population of Syria continues to pass their days and nights amidst horror and uncertainty....


117187. Chilli cultivation brings smile on faces of marginal growersPublished: April 22, 2018 21:45:59

SYLHET, Apr 22: Chilli growers of Sylhet division will complete their harvest within a few days. Sources said cultivation of varieties of chilli was increased during the last Rabi season....


117188. Jamaat withdraws candidate from Gazipur polls to back BNPPublished: April 22, 2018 21:40:15

Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday formally extended its support to BNP's mayoral candidate Hasanuddin Sarker in the Gazipur city polls billed for May 15. Islamist party's mayoral candidate and its Gazipur city...


117189. Three Ctg bankers sent to jail over Tk 600m loan scamPublished: April 22, 2018 21:31:20

A Chattogram court on Sunday sent three bankers of Al Arafa Islami Bank Limited, Argabad branch to jail after they surrendered before it over a Tk 600 million loan scam...


117190. Issues of funding and implementing infrastructure projectsPublished: April 22, 2018 21:13:44

Global financial leaders convened in Washington, DC, on April 20-22 for the annual spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The world's taxpayers may...


117191. President urges Judicial Commission members to perform duties sincerelyPublished: April 22, 2018 20:57:47

President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged members of the Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC) to discharge their respective duties sincerely as judiciary is the place of common people's dependence. President...


117192. DB arrests two JMB members in ChapainawabganjPublished: April 22, 2018 20:43:47

Detective Branch (DB) Sunday arrested two members of the banned Islamic militant outfit Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) with gunpowder and Islamic revolutionary books from Ramchandrapur Malkarpara area under Chapainawabganj sadar...


117193. JS body for expediting nationalisation of college in each upazilaPublished: April 22, 2018 20:40:41

Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Administration Ministry on Sunday asked the Education Ministry to expedite the process of nationalisation of a government college in each upazila and bring it...


117194. BNP-Jamat carrying out propaganda against BD: PMPublished: April 22, 2018 20:29:34

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that the BNP-Jamaat alliance is carrying out a negative publicity against Bangladesh using their illegal money. "BNP and Jamaat have earned huge money through...


117195. When slum-dwellers get legal WASA connectionsPublished: April 22, 2018 20:25:36

Monowara Begum (30) has been living in the Beguntila slum in Mirpur for 12 years. Memories of the last rainy season still haunt her. The water she used to collect...


117196. BARI develops year-round dragon fruitPublished: April 22, 2018 20:25:20

Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has recently successfully developed year-round dragon fruit in the country by using artificial lighting. BARI held a workshop at Pahartoli of Khulshi in Chattogram on...


117197. Asia Insurance recommends 10pc cash dividendPublished: April 22, 2018 20:20:50

The board of directors of Asia Insurance Limited has recommended 10 per cent cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2017, official said. The final approval of the...


117198. There will be no gainers in current trade war: ESBN presidentPublished: April 22, 2018 20:02:50

ESCAP sustainable Business Network (ESBN) President Mahbubur Rahman has said there will be no gainers from current trade war.   Mr Rahman came up with the remark while delivering the...


117199. Miscreants shoot UPDF leader dead in KhagrachhariPublished: April 22, 2018 19:44:26

A leader of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was gunned down and another man sustained bullet wound in a clash over establishing supremacy at Mortila of Panchhari upazila in Khagrachhari...


117200. AL factional clash leaves one dead in BaddaPublished: April 22, 2018 19:40:43

A man died in a factional clash between two groups of local Awami League in Badda area of Dhaka on Sunday. The man was not identified until writing the report...