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123451. Developing bond market  Published: February 05, 2018 22:07:40

The state of the country's capital market, particularly its development over the years amidst bumps, jerks and jolts, is quite unsavory. Equities, with marked upswing and downswing in their prices,...


123452. Statehood under new threatPublished: February 05, 2018 22:03:54

Any International Relations student will easily trace today's major tensions and rivalries to locations like Saudi Arabia, the South China Sea, Syria, and the like, if not Muslim-baiting, racial showdowns,...


123453. Any prediction of globalisation's demise looks premature  Published: February 05, 2018 21:58:05

In a span of twenty years, the idea that propelled the world community with a vision to alleviate inequalities and injustices reached  major crossroads where all achievements of the community...


123454. Maldives president declares emergency for 15 daysPublished: February 05, 2018 21:56:38

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency in the country on Monday amid a deepening political crisis in the island nation. The president's close aide Azima Shukooron...


123455. High-profile meeting suggests greater coordination between securities regulator, BBPublished: February 05, 2018 21:55:10

A high-profile meeting, amid freefall of indices in both the bourses, has suggested greater coordination between the securities regulator and the central bank. It also called for discharging due responsibilities...


123456. Khaleda chooses road trip to create chaos: ObaidulPublished: February 05, 2018 21:09:00

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has taken the road trip in her Sylhet visit to create chaos ahead of the delivery of a verdict in a graft case against her. Awami...


123457. Two Biman employees held with 40 gold barsPublished: February 05, 2018 20:42:00

Two cleaning workers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were detained along with 40 gold bars weighing about 4.640 kg at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Monday. Detained workers are...


123458. Mohammadpur fire injures four of a familyPublished: February 05, 2018 20:32:41

Four members of a family sustained burn injuries in a fire incident that occurred in the capital’s Mohammadpur area on Monday morning.  The fire broke out in a tin-shed house...


123459. English clubs spent majority in January transfer windowPublished: February 05, 2018 20:24:02

The spending of Premier League clubs in January accounted for 51 per cent of transfer fees paid out by Europe's top five leagues, according to a CIES study. CIES said...


123460. Customs detains man with foreign currency at HSIAPublished: February 05, 2018 19:42:59

The customs intelligence men have arrested a passenger with foreign currencies at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The arrested person was identified as Md. Mithu who was carrying US dollar,...


123461. Farmers to face punishment, PIB to train journalists   Published: February 05, 2018 19:21:47

Any farmer will face imprisonment and financial penalty if found guilty of not abiding by any directive of Bangladesh Agriculture Development Corporation (BADC). This provision was included on Monday in...


123462. Khaleda reaches Sylhet Circuit HousePublished: February 05, 2018 18:44:34

BNP Chairperson Khaleda reached the Circuit House in Sylhet on Monday afternoon after a seven-hour journey. Khaleda started her journey for Sylhet in the morning from her Gulshan residence by...


123463. Rohingya crisis: PM for exerting pressure on MyanmarPublished: February 05, 2018 18:29:27

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the international community to keep up pressure on Myanmar for an early peaceful solution to the crisis. The Prime Minister stated...


123464. Woman ‘gang raped’ at Banani guest housePublished: February 05, 2018 17:34:39

Another woman was allegedly gang-raped at a Banani guest house in the capital on Saturday evening. Nine months back, a similar incident occurred at The Raintree Dhaka hotel at the...


123465. Hotel boy dies in city road mishapPublished: February 05, 2018 16:58:22

A twelve-year-old boy died in a road accident in Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Monday morning, said police. The victim was identified as Antor, who worked at a restaurant named...


123466. AL submits Hamid's nomination paper for presidential electionPublished: February 05, 2018 16:50:30

Ruling Awami League has submitted the nomination paper to the Election Commission on behalf of incumbent President Abdul Hamid for upcoming presidential election. An AL delegation, led by the party's...


123467. Army chopper crashes into house in JapanPublished: February 05, 2018 15:52:28

A Japanese military helicopter has crashed in south-western Japan, ripping the top floor off a house and setting it afire. The combat helicopter belonging to the Ground Self-Defense Force's Metabaru...


123468. Islami Bank bags 1st prize in Corporate GovernancePublished: February 05, 2018 15:48:21

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has clinched the 1st prize in Corporate Governance at a ceremony organised by The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) recently. SAFA, an apex body...


123469. Paris attack: Suspect continues silence as trial beginsPublished: February 05, 2018 15:13:36

The prime surviving suspect in the 2015 Islamic State attacks on Paris went on trial in Brussels on Monday, accused of the attempted murder of police shortly before his arrest...


123470. IU winter vacation starts TuesdayPublished: February 05, 2018 15:01:08

Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will go on an 11-day winter vacation on Tuesday. The academic and administrative activities of the university will remain closed from February 6 to 16,...


123471. EU sits in talks with BKMEAPublished: February 05, 2018 14:43:20

The European Union (EU) has sat in a meeting with Bangladesh Knitwear and Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) in Dhaka city.  The meeting, focusing on the overall situation in the country's...


123472. Stonehenge tunnel plan ‘risks destroying’ Ice Age sitePublished: February 05, 2018 14:35:46

Construction of a tunnel past Stonehenge could destroy an Ice Age archaeological site, experts have warned. Blick Mead, close to the Wiltshire stone circle, is the only place in Britain...


123473. CID arrests five Nigerian footballers 'for fraud'Published: February 05, 2018 14:29:32

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested seven people, including five Nigerian footballers, over allegations of fraud. The detainees were arrested from various areas of Dhaka on Sunday, said CID...


123474. China expects inflation to moderatePublished: February 05, 2018 14:16:31

China is expected to report solid growth in January trade this week, moderating inflation and resurgent bank lending, but the timing of the long Lunar New Year holidays will make...


123475. Two int’l flights miss arrival schedules at Dhaka airportPublished: February 05, 2018 14:08:56

Two international flights failed to meet their arrival schedules at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday. BG-126 from Doha was scheduled to arrive at the airport at 8:30 am, but...


123476. Turkey farming gains popularity in RajshahiPublished: February 05, 2018 13:50:15

The Turkey bird farming is gradually gaining popularity in the Rajshahi region as it fetches good profits. A large number of farmers are showing more interest in farming the bird...


123477. Seven-star Juve steamroll SassuoloPublished: February 05, 2018 13:28:10

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain scored a second-half hat-trick as the champions routed a hapless Sassuolo 7-0 in Serie A. Juve stayed second, however, as leaders Napoli won 2-0 at table-propping...


123478. Cyprus president Anastasiades wins second termPublished: February 05, 2018 12:47:33

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades vowed to push on with attempts to reunify the ethnically divided island nation and to improve the economic fortunes of its people after he was re-elected...


123479. SpherePay launches cryptocurrency ICOPublished: February 05, 2018 12:25:42

Singapore homegrown mobile payment app company SpherePay officially opened its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or also known as Initial Token Sale on Monday. Earlier this month, SpherePay made an announcement...


123480. Uttara Motors launches 'Bajaj Pulsar NS160'Published: February 05, 2018 12:13:29

Uttara Motors Ltd launched “Bajaj Pulsar NS160”, the most powerful 160cc motorcycle in the local market Sunday. Tagged as “The Fastest Bangladeshi”, Pulsar NS160 is the most sought-after bike of...


123481. Facebook introduces Friends Awards, personalised videoPublished: February 05, 2018 11:53:10

Facebook is celebrating ‘Friends’ Day’ with a set of new features for its users on the social networking platform. The social networking giant has introduced Friends Awards which will be...


123482. Deadly US train crash kills two, injures over 100Published: February 05, 2018 11:47:02

At least two people were killed and more than 100 others wounded when an Amtrak train, travelling from New York to Miami, was diverted onto a side track and slammed...


123483. Stocks continue to see steep fall amid panic salePublished: February 05, 2018 11:13:24

Stocks witnessed a sharp decline in the first hour of trading on Monday, maintaining the previous day’s steep fall, as panicked investors went on selling spree. Merchant bankers and stockbrokers...


123484. Help undocumented migrants get regularised abroadPublished: February 05, 2018 11:03:30

Expatriates' welfare minister on Sunday asked the labour counsellors to help undocumented Bangladeshi migrants get regularised in their respective job destinations. He also requested them to provide hassle-free services to...


123485. Mexico cockfight club shootout claims six livesPublished: February 05, 2018 11:01:10

Six people have been killed and 14 others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a clandestine cockfight arena in the Chihuahua state capital in northern Mexico, authorities say. The state...


123486. Labour rights: Factory inspection checklist disrupts status report prepPublished: February 05, 2018 10:49:31

The introduction of a new checklist for factory inspection has caused some technical complexities like preparing status reports on labour rights and safety issues in the industries, especially garment sector,...


123487. Ferry services resume after 6 hoursPublished: February 05, 2018 10:46:31

Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route in the Padma River resumed after six and half an hours of disruption caused by dense fog early Monday. Nasir Mohammad Chowdhury, Assistant General Manager...


123488. S Korea bans 36,000 foreigners from entering OlympicsPublished: February 05, 2018 10:39:12

South Korea has banned 36,000 foreigners from entering the country ahead of the Winter Olympics, citing security concerns, Reuters news agency reported on Monday citing Yonhap News Agency. Yonhap cited...


123489. Oil tanker with 22 Indian crew goes missingPublished: February 05, 2018 10:34:58

A ship carrying 22 Indian crew and 13,500 tons of gasoline is missing in the Gulf of Guinea after contact was lost in Benin on Friday, the company and India’s...


123490. Retail prices of key vegetables 50pc higher in city marketsPublished: February 05, 2018 10:13:00

Retail prices of key vegetables remain at least 50 per cent higher during this peak harvesting season comparing to the same period a year back, official data have showed. Traders...


123491. Asian shares witness largest daily drop in a yearPublished: February 05, 2018 10:09:08

Asian shares fell the most in over a year on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation battered bonds, toppled Wall Street from record highs and sparked speculation that central banks...


123492. North Korea’s ceremonial head of state to visit SouthPublished: February 05, 2018 09:45:30

North Korea is to send its highest ranking official for years to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics. Kim Yong-nam, the ceremonial head of state,...


123493. Berger Paints, Fosroc ink JV agreementPublished: February 05, 2018 00:25:05

Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd, market leader in Bangladesh paints industry and  Fosroc International Ltd, a global leading company in the field of construction chemicals,  have entered into a legally binding...


123494. Knowledge helps people attain ‘great results’Published: February 05, 2018 00:23:42

CHITTAGONG, Feb 4: The Chittagong Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) organised a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on 'Knowledge Management: A Strategic and Dynamic Tool...


123495. ‘Rising world oil prices to save Libya’s economy from deficit’Published: February 05, 2018 00:21:56

The rise of world oil prices will save Libya's national economy from deficit, Tariq Al-Jarushi, a member of the Libyan eastern-based House of Representatives, said Saturday, reports Xinhua. "The high...


123496. Two SSC students die on way to exam hallPublished: February 05, 2018 11:43:33

Three people, including two SSC examinees, were killed after a Natore-bound truck hit their motorcycle in Rajshahi’s Puthia. The accident took place on a road in the Upazila’s Tarapur around...


123497. Four Indian soldiers die in 'Pakistani firing'Published: February 05, 2018 11:21:03

Four Indian soldiers, including an officer, have been killed in the latest cross-border clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, deputy commissioner of Rajouri sector, said the four troops were killed and one...


123498. Govt to build 163MW power plant in MirsaraiPublished: February 05, 2018 23:19:33

The government plans to build a 163 megawatt (MW) dedicated power plant at Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) to supply electricity to industries and factories to be located there. BR Powergen...


123499. Potato harvest starts in BograPublished: February 05, 2018 00:18:58

Potato growers of the district have started harvesting the item. The peasants are now passing busy time in harvesting and processing the crop as they will bring the same land...


123500. Rangpur flower traders doing brisk business due to high mkt demandPublished: February 05, 2018 00:19:50

The flower traders of the district are doing a brisk business due to high market demand. Once flower was only used in decorating houses, gardens of some aristocratic persons, but...