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118851. PM making ‘mockery’ with people: RizviPublished: April 02, 2018 16:59:33

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is making 'mockery' with people by seeking vote for her party after 'snatching' voting right. The...


118852. Saudi reviews visa regulations to boost tourismPublished: April 02, 2018 16:52:14

Saudi Arabia plans to change its visa regulations in a bid to double the number of tourists over the next decade and make the kingdom tourism-friendly. The move followed the...


118853. FSIBL inaugurates 42nd Foundation CoursePublished: April 02, 2018 15:20:56

First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL) has inaugurated its 42nd Foundation Course for Trainee Assistant Officers at the organisation’s training institute on Monday. Syed Waseque Md Ali, Managing Director of...


118854. bKash offers 20pc cash back for Pohela BoishakhPublished: April 02, 2018 15:10:40

bKash Limited offers up to 20 per cent cash back for its customers on bKash payment at the selected outlets of reputed brands on the occasion of Phohela Boishakh, the...


118855. US safety agency slams Tesla crash data releasePublished: April 02, 2018 14:56:27

The US National Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday it was “unhappy” that electric car maker Tesla Inc made public information about the crash of its Model X vehicle on...


118856. Isner beats Zverev, clinches first Masters titlePublished: April 02, 2018 14:47:25

American John Isner won his first ever Masters 1,000 title with a 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-4 victory over German Alexander Zverev in the Miami Open final. In a nervous opening...


118857. Eastland Insurance holds first quarter business review meetingPublished: April 02, 2018 14:37:03

Eastland Insurance had its first quarter business review meeting with its senior executives and branch in-charges in Dhaka city recently. Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of the insurance company, presided over the...


118858. Cena wants to team-up with The Rock in ‘Fast and Furious’Published: April 02, 2018 14:28:48

Wrestler-actor John Cena has expressed his desire to join Dwayne Johnson in the ‘The Fast and the Furious’ franchise. The 40-year-old star believes that he has a great ‘chemistry’ with...


118859. Measures taken to prevent question paper leaks: NahidPublished: April 02, 2018 14:27:09

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said all measures have been taken to prevent question paper leak in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of Bangladesh. He said, “We all...


118860. Fakhrul hospitalised with chest painPublished: April 02, 2018 14:03:19

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been admitted to a Dhaka hospital as he complained of chest pain. Vice Chairman of the party Dr AJDM Zahid Hossain said...


118861. Stand by people with autism: PMPublished: April 02, 2018 13:52:46

Stressing the mentality change towards persons with disabilities, including those with autism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said they should get the opportunity to flourish their talent. “Let’s not...


118862. bKash offers up to 20pc cash back on ‘Boishakhi’ shoppingPublished: April 02, 2018 13:51:21

bKash Limited, the largest mobile financial services provider in the country, offers up to 20 per cent cash back for its customers on bKash payment at the selected outlets of...


118863. Magnitude 6.3 quake jolts southwest of TongaPublished: April 02, 2018 13:40:54

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, struck in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 427 km southwest of the island of Tonga, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. There...


118864. IBBL opens agent banking outlet in BarisalPublished: April 02, 2018 13:36:59

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Agent Banking Outlet at Agailjhara Bazar of Barisal recently. Serniabat Ashik Abdullah, a social organiser and politician inaugurated the outlet as the chief guest....


118865. Bahrain discovers biggest oil field in its historyPublished: April 02, 2018 13:18:24

Bahrain has discovered its largest oil field since the Middle East country's first oil well began operation nearly 90 years ago, according to the country’s official news agency. The government...


118866. Minor boy slips into Joypurhat pond, diesPublished: April 02, 2018 13:15:56

A five-year-old boy has died after falling into a pond of Komor village in Joypurhat sadar upazila. The deceased, Mohit, was the son of one Yusuf Ali of the village,...


118867. MetLife, FDL sign MoUPublished: April 02, 2018 13:14:37

MetLife and Fair Distribution Ltd (FDL) have recently signed an agreement at the MetLife Building, Motijheel, Dhaka. This partnership entails MetLife to source Samsung Tabs from FDL to be used...


118868. AMTOB elects new president, VPPublished: April 02, 2018 13:06:39

The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has elected Michael Foley, Chief Executive Officer of Grameenphone, as its President. He is replacing AMTOB's outgoing President and CEO of...


118869. Biman flight reschedules departure at HSIAPublished: April 02, 2018 13:06:24

A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has rescheduled its departure at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Monday. BG 060 will now leave for Yangon at 6:45pm, which was scheduled...


118870. Bank Asia provides foundation training to officersPublished: April 02, 2018 12:57:27

A month-long foundation training for MTs and POs of Bank Asia began recently. Md. Arfan Ali, President & Managing Director of Bank Asia inaugurated the 46th Foundation Training Course at...


118871. China and Vietnam call for maritime disputes to be settledPublished: April 02, 2018 12:55:57

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday China and Vietnam should settle their disputes in the South China Sea through talks and move to jointly exploit its waters.  “We...


118872. Jamuna Bank Foundation provides free health services in RangpurPublished: April 02, 2018 12:41:09

Jamuna Bank Foundation recently provided free medical services at Kursha Govt. Primary School, Kaunia, Rangpur. Al-haj Md. Sirajul Islam Varosha, Director, Jamuna Bank Limited was present as the chief guest...


118873. BRAC Bank arranges training on “Professionalism at Work”Published: April 02, 2018 12:32:18

BRAC Bank Limited organised a two day-long training programme on “Professionalism at Work” for the newly-recruited Young Professionals. Md. Akbar Hassan; CEO & Managing Director of BRIDDHI, conducted the workshop...


118874. Rancon introduces consumer electronics brand AstraPublished: April 02, 2018 12:28:05

Rancon Electronics Limited (REL) has recently launched a consumer electronics brand ‘Astra’ at Hotel Radission in the capital.   Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, Brand Ambassador of REL, Romo Rouf...


118875. Green Delta Capital to raise $40m for Spectra Solar ParkPublished: April 02, 2018 12:18:09

Green Delta Capital Limited (GDCL) Sunday signed a mandate with Spectra Solar Park Limited (SSPL) under which GDCL will act as Mandated Lead Arranger to raise up to USD 40...


118876. Oil prices rise on lower US drilling activityPublished: April 02, 2018 11:59:31

Oil prices rose on Monday, lifted by a drop in US drilling activity as well as by expectations that the United States could re-introduce sanctions against Iran. US WTI crude...


118877. Alli double helps Spurs snap Stamford Bridge hoodooPublished: April 02, 2018 11:59:20

Tottenham Hotspur ended 28 years of hurt and took a massive stride in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League as Dele Alli struck twice in a...


118878. Japanese stocks steady; tech risesPublished: April 02, 2018 11:58:58

Japanese stocks were steady on Monday as the market started the new quarter, hovering at a key technical level as investors bought bellwether stocks such as tech shares and index...


118879. Bourses see upward trend at openingPublished: April 02, 2018 11:52:14

The prices of most of the stocks witnessed upward trend in early trading Monday, as investors are showing their buying spree sector-wise stocks encouraged by the government’s move to ease...


118880. Bullet-hit Pabna BCL leader dies at RMCHPublished: April 02, 2018 11:51:16

A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), who was shot and stabbed Sunday evening allegedly by his rivals at Pakshi Rooppur intersection in Pabna’s Ishwardi upazila, has died at...


118881. Al Shabab militants attack peacekeeper base in SomaliaPublished: April 02, 2018 11:28:47

Islamist militants have launched a gun and bomb attack on an African Union (AU) peacekeeper base in Somalia. Al Shabab fighters detonated two car bombs outside the base in the...


118882. BGMEA gets another year to demolish buildingPublished: April 02, 2018 11:26:18

The Supreme Court has granted garment owners association BGMEA an additional year and ten days to finish its demolition of its illegally constructed headquarters in Dhaka’s Hatirjheel. The court said...


118883. Puigdemont remains unbowed after detentionPublished: April 02, 2018 10:48:34

Catalonia’s ex-leader Carles Puigdemont has urged supporters to keep up the struggle as he faces extradition from Germany over his role in the region’s independence referendum. Wanted in Spain for...


118884. Kashmir clashes kill 20, injure 70Published: April 02, 2018 10:41:41

At least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured in Indian-administered Kashmir after fierce clashes between militants and government forces on Sunday. As well as the civilians, at least...


118885. China hits back with tariffs on US importsPublished: April 02, 2018 10:33:00

China has imposed tariffs of up to 25 per cent on 128 US imports, including pork and wine, after US President Donald Trump raised duties on foreign steel and aluminium...


118886. Move to declare selected eateries 'safe food zone'Published: April 02, 2018 10:25:44

The government has taken a move to ensure food safety for the consumers by declaring selected hotels and restaurants 'safe food zone'. To this end, the ministry of food (MoF)...


118887. NBR to settle long-standing BPC VAT dues thru' book adjustmentPublished: April 02, 2018 10:18:12

The revenue authority is set to settle the long-standing Value Added Tax (VAT) worth Tk 35.64 billion dues from Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) through book adjustment after all its efforts...


118888. Dhaka bourse EGM on April 30 to approve strategic partnerPublished: April 02, 2018 10:17:31

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will hold extra-ordinary general meeting (EGM) on April 30 to take general shareholders' approval for the share purchase agreement to be signed with its strategic partner....


118889. BSEC takes fresh move to ensure full compliancePublished: April 02, 2018 10:12:03

The securities regulator has moved to ensure proper compliance on holding minimum amount of shares of listed companies by the sponsor-directors individually and jointly. The regulatory move came following the...


118890. Asia stocks start new quarter on front footPublished: April 02, 2018 10:04:16

Asian stocks began the new quarter on Monday with mild gains following a strong performance by global equities last week, while the dollar held steady ahead of key economic indicators....


118891. Experts warn of trade hits from renaming ChittagongPublished: April 02, 2018 09:56:55

Chittagong, a city with tradition and history of over fifteen hundred years, will be left with identity crisis if its name is changed into Chattagram in the English vocabulary as...


118892. No date for plane crash victims' compensationPublished: April 02, 2018 09:49:41

The US Bangla Airlines is going to receive 7.0 million US dollars from the insurers likely by this week against its claim after the recent crash of its plane in...


118893. Chinese space station burns up over South PacificPublished: April 02, 2018 09:40:23

China’s Tiangong-1 space station re-entered the earth’s atmosphere and burnt up over the middle of the South Pacific on Monday, the Chinese space authority said. The “vast majority” of the...


118894. BB takes new measures to beef up liquidity supplyPublished: April 02, 2018 00:17:00

Bangladesh Bank (BB) will slash Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) of the banks by 1.0 percentage point to 5.50 per cent to help mitigate the present liquidity crunch in the banking...


118895. BD’s topmost challenge lies in reducing gaping disparityPublished: April 02, 2018 00:15:20

A macro-development economist of international renown noted with satisfaction the progress Bangladesh achieved in 47 years but warned that the rising disparity might derail the overall development. "The achievements of...


118896. Meghna Group celebrates launching eight new units in MEZ, MIEZPublished: April 02, 2018 00:13:16

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) on Saturday celebrated inauguration of eight new industries of Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ) and Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) at Meghnaghat of Sonargaon in Narayanganj,...


118897. India moots duties on smartphone componentPublished: April 02, 2018 00:12:03

India is exploring new duties on the import of a key smartphone component, according to two government sources, the latest in a series of moves aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing...


118898. Now there's fake bank  Published: April 01, 2018 22:37:18

It's banking hours. The manager is in his chamber. Five members of the staff are busy doing their usual chores on the computer before them. Clients, although sparse, are either...


118899. Interest rates: Back to old ways  Published: April 01, 2018 22:33:12

Now it's bank depositors' turn to recoup their losses. They have suffered enough for more than a couple of years because of continuous decline in interest rates on deposits of...


118900. Landslide threat to Rohingyas  Published: April 01, 2018 22:23:14

With repatriation of the Rohingya refugees nowhere in sight, the monsoon, almost around the corner, threatens to make their camp life worse than ever before. The threats have lately been...