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120601. Bangladesh, Singapore ink MoUs on air service, PPPPublished: March 12, 2018 11:54:52

Bangladesh has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on air service and public private partnership (PPP) with Singapore. The MoU was signed on Monday at the Istana, office of the...


120602. Mercantile Bank hands over SME loan cheque to woman entrepreneurPublished: March 12, 2018 11:50:14

Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, MP, Speaker of the Bangladesh National Parliament handed over a SME loan cheque for Tk 5.0 million to Moushumi Zaman, Propritor of MC Trade Center on...


120603. N’ganj ‘shootout’ kills twoPublished: March 12, 2018 11:48:10

Two suspected pirates have been killed in a shootout with RAB at Alirtek area in Sadar upazila of Narayanganj district. The deceased were identified as pirate gang Zillur Bahini leader...


120604. Photo exhibition by EBL employees beginsPublished: March 12, 2018 11:43:06

A 3‑day exhibition featuring 41 photographs by Eastern Bank employees began at Drik Gallery of Dhanmondi Sunday. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Minister of State for ICT Division inaugurated the photo exhibition...


120605. Tottenham lose Kane to ankle injuryPublished: March 12, 2018 11:34:58

England striker Harry Kane will have a scan today (Monday) on the ankle injury he suffered during Tottenham's 4-1 win over Bournemouth. The 24-year-old, who has scored 24 league goals...


120606. Grand Lion inks deal with Marriott in CambodiaPublished: March 12, 2018 11:23:35

SINGAPORE, Mar 12 - Cambodian real estate company, the Grand Lion Group has recently inked a deal with Marriott International, Inc., to manage and operate a new hotel in the...


120607. Turkish private jet crash claims 11 livesPublished: March 12, 2018 11:16:41

A Turkish private jet flying a group of young women from the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul crashed Sunday in heavy rain in a mountainous region of Iran, killing all...


120608. Germany, China warn Trump tariff moves threaten global tradePublished: March 12, 2018 11:15:36

Germany denounced moves by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on US metal imports, saying Europe needed a united response to the threat and echoing criticism from China that it...


120609. General Pharma looks to more countries for exportPublished: March 12, 2018 10:47:26

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GPL) will broaden its export-oriented product line, company officials said. "We are now exporting our products to 26 countries and 14 more countries will be added to...


120610. Asia shares rally on impressive US job dataPublished: March 12, 2018 10:44:53

A relief rally swept across Asian share markets on Monday after the latest US jobs report managed to impress with its strength while also easing fears of inflation and faster...


120611. Five die as chopper crashes into New York riverPublished: March 12, 2018 10:43:50

Five people were killed when a helicopter crashed into the East River of New York City on Sunday evening, police say. Divers worked desperately to pull the five passengers from...


120612. Lightning strikes Rwanda church, killing 16Published: March 12, 2018 10:26:21

At least 16 people were killed and 140 others injured in Rwanda when lightning struck a Seventh Day Adventist church in the country's south, a provincial governor says. The churchgoers...


120613. 70pc still unaware of consumer rightsPublished: March 12, 2018 09:52:44

Bangladesh will observe World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, while a major portion of general public still remain unaware of their rights. Over 70 per cent of the population...


120614. Huge fire burns 4,000 shanties in MirpurPublished: March 12, 2018 09:49:47

A massive fire has burnt 4,000 shanties at Ilias Ali Slum in Dhaka’s Mirpur. The fire began around 4am on Monday and it took 21 fire service units three-and-a-half hours...


120615. Trump-North Korea meeting holds risks: CIA chiefPublished: March 12, 2018 09:38:24

CIA director Mike Pompeo has defended Donald Trump's decision to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying the president understands the risks. Mr Trump "isn't doing this for theatre, he...


120616. 124 garment factories still operate in risky buildingsPublished: March 12, 2018 09:32:44

More than one hundred readymade garment factories located in the capital and the port city are still operating in risky buildings, defying the government's instruction to close such factories putting...


120617. Govt doles out Tk 20b to recapitalise banksPublished: March 12, 2018 00:27:36

The government will give Tk 20 billion in a latest dollop to state-run banks to meet their capital shortfall, officials said, at a time when reports are rife on irregular...


120618. 96pc of CNG-run 3-wheelers in capital ply on contractPublished: March 12, 2018 00:26:00

  Nearly 96 per cent of the CNG-run three-wheelers in the capital ply on contract basis, thus charging exorbitant fare from the passengers, a study has revealed. According to the...


120619. Mushfiq’s ‘Nagin Dance’ goes viralPublished: March 12, 2018 00:23:51

Wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim broke into a celebration after blasting 72 off 35 balls to help Tigers pull off a memorable win against hosts Sri Lanka in Nidahas Trophy T20...


120620. LG Chem CEO expects stable global petrochemical market this yearPublished: March 12, 2018 00:22:59

LG Chem, South Korea's largest chemical company, sees the global petrochemical market being stable this year, and is diversifying its products to guard against falling plastic usage, the company's chief...


120621. BAT Bangladesh wins Most Female-Friendly Org AwardPublished: March 12, 2018 00:21:41

British American Tobacco Bangladesh received the Most Female-Friendly Organisation Award under one of the Freedom Sanitary Napkin Inspiring Women Award categories at the Women Leadership Summit, an initiative of Bangladesh...


120622. Remote Rajshahi village farmers grow poppy illegallyPublished: March 12, 2018 00:19:38

  RAJSHAHI, Mar 11: Poppy is being cultivated in a remote village of Mohadevpur upazila under greater Rajshahi district. Officials of the Department of Narcotics Control in a recent drive...


120623. Death, duality and dimensions  Published: March 11, 2018 22:56:53

Human civilisation has made remarkable strides during the past two millenniums. However, the fundamental equation for individual human beings - life and death - has remained unaltered. Great improvements may...


120624. Birthday greetings  Published: March 11, 2018 22:51:49

Professor Rehman Sobhan, our most revered teacher and a famous social scientist of South Asia, turns 83 today.  He was born in Calcutta on March 12, 1935.  On this auspicious...


120625. Blending basic science with software for competitive production  Published: March 11, 2018 22:47:55

In this globally competitive economy, finding ways to offer better quality products at lower cost has been the endless challenge to improve as well as sustain competitiveness. With the eroding...


120626. Fighting corporate tax avoidance - the dark underbelly of globalisation  Published: March 11, 2018 22:44:11

Over the past few years, leaks of documents such as the "Panama Papers" and the "Paradise Papers" have exposed the dark underbelly of globalisation, and provoked indignant denunciations of tax...


120627. Italian election strengthens anti-immigration, anti-establishment forces  Published: March 11, 2018 22:40:18

As expected, the latest Italian general election held on March 04 has reflected the populist surge that has been sweeping across Europe - in Netherlands, Austria, France and Germany. Italian...


120628. Developing own policy for curbing NPLs  Published: March 11, 2018 22:37:03

The regional seminar the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) organised recently in Dhaka on contemporary banking practice in the neighbouring countries is a significant development. Bankers from Bangladesh, Bhutan,...


120629. Shakib back home after taking treatment in AustraliaPublished: March 11, 2018 22:07:07

After taking better treatment in Australia, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned home on Sunday. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by an aircraft of Singapore Airlines around 11:00am. Shakib...


120630. Police constable wants divorce after taking dowry, getting jobPublished: March 11, 2018 22:03:04

A police constable has sent divorce letter after taking dowry and enjoying favour from wife's family in getting his job. Now the woman, Zannatul Ferdous, in Pabna has sued her...


120631. Fresh violence erupts in Sri LankaPublished: March 11, 2018 22:00:03

Fresh violence erupted in Sri Lanka on Sunday after a Muslim-owned restaurant was attacked in an alleged hate crime in a northern city, a day after President Maithripala Sirisena appointed...


120632. Arsenal ends losing streak, Wenger registers 700th winPublished: March 11, 2018 21:54:48

Arsenal ended a run of three successive Premier League defeats as Arsene Wenger registered his 700th win with a 3-0 win over Watford. Shkodran Mustafi headed in Mesut Ozil's left-wing...


120633. BB launches mobile app to deal with clients’ complaintsPublished: March 11, 2018 21:43:07

The Financial Integrity and Customer Services Department (FICSD) of Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday launched a mobile application to ease the procedure of filing complaints of clients. BB governor Fazle...


120634. Nerve agent traces used to attack Russian spy, daughter: UK mediaPublished: March 11, 2018 21:41:43

British media reported on Sunday that traces of the nerve agent used to attack a Russian ex-spy and his daughter have been found in Salisbury where the two were poisoned....


120635. Muhith rules out ambitious target in next budgetPublished: March 11, 2018 21:32:52

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith Sunday said there would be no ambitious target in the next national budget. He also said the budget size is likely to be in...


120636. AL running after foreigners to retain power: Rizvi  Published: March 11, 2018 21:28:27

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said Awami League is running after foreigners as it is desperate to hold another unilateral election with a 'master plan'....


120637. Russia test-fires hypersonic missilePublished: March 11, 2018 21:27:51

Russia has successfully test-launched a hypersonic missile, one of a range of nuclear-capable weapons announced by President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. The country's defence ministry released video footage showing...


120638. Reviving jute industryPublished: March 11, 2018 21:25:04

Political leaders and economists are unanimous about the high potential of jute after a long moribund state it was in. The process of reviving the jute industry has already begun....


120639. 'Junked' image of stock marketPublished: March 11, 2018 21:18:59

The Bangladesh stock market has lots of abnormalities, the unusual rise in the prices of junk shares being one. The non-performing stocks or junk shares are placed in the 'Z'...


120640. Verdict on section 70 March 18Published: March 11, 2018 21:14:43

The High Court will deliver its verdict on March 18 on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of section 70 of the Constitution that allows cancellation of parliament membership...


120641. Choice for ending terminal lifePublished: March 11, 2018 21:00:55

In a landmark judgement, the Indian Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia. This form of euthanasia is the making of a will by a person when s/he is capable of...


120642. Nahid warns of action against noncompliant private universitiesPublished: March 11, 2018 20:56:23

 The government will take legal actions against the private universities which have failed to fulfil the conditions of running their activities under the rules of the Private University Act-2010. Education...


120643. Govt plan shipbuilding, recycling industries near Payra portPublished: March 11, 2018 20:46:44

The government plans to set up a shipbuilding and recycling industry at Tetulbaria in Taltoli upazila close to Payra seaport. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu revealed this on Sunday while...


120644. Hajj registration deadline extends, to end on March 18Published: March 11, 2018 20:37:56

The government has extended Hajj pilgrims' registration deadline of 2018 for seven days. Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Anisur Rahman said the registration will now end on March 18 "The initiative...


120645. Businesses are too greedy: MuhithPublished: March 11, 2018 19:54:44

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has termed Bangladesh’s businesses too greedy as 'they want to do business without taxes'. The finance minister made the allegation following a meeting with...


120646. Attack on Zafar Iqbal: Faizur’s parents, uncle on remandPublished: March 11, 2018 19:37:33

A Sylhet court on Sunday placed the parents and an uncle of Faizur Hasan, attacker of Professor Zafar Iqbal, on remand for different terms. Haridas Kumar, judge of Sylhet Metropolitan...


120647. Three die in Mymensingh road crashPublished: March 11, 2018 19:23:10

Three people were killed and five others injured as a bus collided with a human hauler at Barkhila under Haluaghat upazila in Mymensingh on Sunday. Two of the deceased were...


120648. Student throws shoe at ex Pak PM Nawaz SharifPublished: March 11, 2018 19:13:04

A shoe was hurled at Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif by a religious extremist today during a function at an Islamic seminary in Lahore. The incident took place a...


120649. People not responding to BNP's call: Obaidul QuaderPublished: March 11, 2018 18:57:08

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader alleged that people are not responding to BNP's call. "They do not have that much of strength now as people are not responding to...


120650. UN to gather evidence on Rohingya genocidePublished: March 11, 2018 18:53:26

United Nations Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention Adama Dieng said the organisation decided to amass evidence of genocide on Rohingyas through a judicial investigation. The UN high official told it...