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124401. Govt achieves outstanding successes in education sector: ShahriarPublished: January 25, 2018 13:45:06

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said the incumbent government attained remarkable success in education sector. He mentioned the government attached highest priority to the education as it plays...


124402. China raises snowstorm alert levelPublished: January 25, 2018 13:35:21

China's national observatory upgraded its snowstorm warning to the second highest level Thursday, as heavy snow continues to hit areas in central and eastern China. The National Meteorological Center (NMC)...


124403. Canadian opposition leader denies misconduct accusationsPublished: January 25, 2018 13:05:54

The leader of the main opposition party in Canada’s Ontario province has denied allegations of sexual misconduct that broadcaster CTV News reported were made by two women, prompting several staff...


124404. Nikkei slips to 10-day lowPublished: January 25, 2018 13:02:13

Japanese shares slipped to a 10-day low on Thursday as a stronger yen hurt exporters, although oil and mining stocks bucked the weakness, supported by firmer oil prices. The Nikkei...


124405. 1,500 workers build railway in 8.5 hrsPublished: January 24, 2018 00:58:45

  Chinese workers have demonstrated their incredible efficiency yet again, report agencies. In just eight and a half hours, over 1,500 workers completed the installation of a new railway line...


124406. City survive late fight back to reach finalPublished: January 24, 2018 12:50:01

Manchester City reached the League Cup final, shattering second-tier Bristol City's hopes of a remarkable upset, as the Premier League leaders survived a late fightback to win 3-2 on Tuesday...


124407. Two lovers use single rope to commit suicidePublished: January 24, 2018 12:32:49

Two lovers committed suicide by hanging themselves from a tree using a single rope  beside Dighulia canal at Avoynagar upazila in Jessore on Tuesday as their love affair went awry....


124408. Venezuela calls snap electionsPublished: January 24, 2018 12:31:16

Venezuela's pro-government Constituent Assembly has ordered fresh elections before the end of April. President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of his supporters at a rally that he is ready to seek...


124409. Asian shares nearly flatPublished: January 24, 2018 12:31:14

Asian share markets performed mixed trend on Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark took a rest from a spate of recent jumps. Worries over a resurgence of trade tensions overshadowed regional markets....


124410. NAFTA key talks open amid upbeat signsPublished: January 24, 2018 12:30:12

Officials opened a key round of negotiations to modernize NAFTA on Tuesday amidst optimistic signs, as US President Donald Trump said the talks were going “pretty well” and Canada’s chief...


124411. Auto industry to drive Japan economy, data showsPublished: January 24, 2018 12:07:54

The strength of the automotive industry will play a major role in Japan's continued trade growth, say the findings of the Global Trade Barometer released on Wednesday by DHL, the...


124412. Pilots face suspension over cockpit fightPublished: January 24, 2018 12:39:02

India's aviation regulator has barred two pilots who fought inside the cockpit from flying for five years. The pilots involved - a man and a woman - were fired by...


124413. BCIC to wind up Ghorashal, Palash fertiliser factoriesPublished: January 24, 2018 09:59:24

Bangladesh's two decades-old major urea-manufacturing units -- Ghorashal and Palash fertiliser factories -- are destined to be history as government authorities decided to dismantle both, officials said. An energy-efficient unit...


124414. Decoprima pesticide saves veg fields from root rotting diseasePublished: January 24, 2018 00:59:56

Decoprima pesticide can be used in vegetable field for driving root and leaf rotten. It can be used when leaves turn yellowish, flowers fall and fungal attack. It makes plants...


124415. NY court dismisses all charges against BD diplomatPublished: January 24, 2018 13:06:06

A court in the United States dismissed all felony charges against Bangladesh's deputy consul general in New York, seven months after he was indicted in a case filed by the...


124416. PM inaugurates work on Mirsarai Economic ZonePublished: January 24, 2018 14:06:34

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the works on BEPZA Economic Zone at Mirsarai in Chittagong by unveiling its foundation plague. The Premier launched the works on the economic zone on...


124417. Jute Spinners price jumps 56pcPublished: January 24, 2018 11:10:12

The share price of 'Z' category company Jute Spinners soared 56 per cent in sixteen sessions though the company is not in operation since June, 2016. On Tuesday, the company...


124418. Bourses see positive trend at openingPublished: January 24, 2018 11:39:34

The prices of most of the shares witnessed positive trend in early hour of trading Wednesday as investors are active on selective large-cap shares ahead of monetary policy announcement. Following...


124419. Facebook invents new unit of time!Published: January 24, 2018 12:00:03

A Facebook engineer has invented a new unit of time called a flick. The flick has been designed to help developers keep video effects in sync, according to a description...


124420. Sleep problems ‘cause cognitive decline’Published: January 24, 2018 11:41:53

People who suffer from sleep disturbances in midlife or as they age may be more likely to develop cognitive impairment than people who usually get plenty of uninterrupted rest, new...


124421. Blast hits Afghan Save the Children officePublished: January 24, 2018 11:50:35

A blast has gone off outside the office of the Save the Children aid agency in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, a provincial government spokesman said. “There...


124422. TUs demand Tk 16,000 as minimum wage for RMG workersPublished: January 24, 2018 13:54:06

A labour coalition demands Tk 16,000 as minimum monthly wage, with 10 per cent annual increment, for the workers of country's readymade garment sector. Garment Shramik Odhikar Andolan, a platform...


124423. UNICEF for better security before Rohingya repatriation in MyanmarPublished: January 24, 2018 14:11:50

UNICEF has called for ensuring improved security and unimpeded humanitarian access in Myanmar before sending back Rohingya children from Bangladesh. “Some 58 per cent of the refugees are children, many...


124424. NBR allows businesses to submit VAT returns thru courier, e-mailPublished: January 24, 2018 22:09:24

Businesses from now on will be able to submit their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns through guaranteed express post (GEP), courier and e-mail. The revenue authority of the country –...


124425. HC upholds death for five over Zubair murderPublished: January 24, 2018 15:51:41

The High Court has upheld the death sentences of the five people for the murder of Jahangirnagar University student Zubair Ahmed in the 2012. The final-year student was killed in...


124426. BD gets 5 UNESCO certificates over Bangabandhu's March 7 speechPublished: January 24, 2018 17:09:32

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has sent five certificates to Bangladesh endorsing the inscription of the historic 7th March Speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu...


124427. Maximum facilities now on offer for entrepreneurs: PMPublished: January 24, 2018 17:25:48

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is an excellent investment destination as the country provides maximum facilities for entrepreneurs. Sheikh Hasina also invited both the local and foreign entrepreneurs...


124428. Govt okays framework to assess SDG progressPublished: January 24, 2018 18:26:28

The government has approved the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a bid to assess the implementation progress year-on-year.  The framework was approved at an...


124429. Govt releases third installment of cash incentives for exportersPublished: January 24, 2018 17:47:05

The government released the third installment of cash incentives amounting to Tk 11.25 billion for disbursement among major exporters for fiscal year (FY) 2017-18. The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday...


124430. GAPEXPO 2018 beginsPublished: January 24, 2018 18:14:38

A four-day trade show on garment accessories and packaging products, known as 'GAPEXPO', has started at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith inaugurated...


124431. PM slams civil society again; terms them ‘dustbin of politics’Published: January 24, 2018 20:41:38

The prime minister has once again come down heavily on the civil society terming them the 'dustbin of politics and power'. On Wednesday, Sheikh Hasina in the parliament said, "There're...


124432. Presidential election between February 18 and 20Published: January 24, 2018 19:39:43

The presidential election of Bangladesh will be held between February 18 and 20 in the parliament. The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the polls on Thursday. Chief Election...


124433. BCSIR fair for promoting local inventions begins ThursdayPublished: January 24, 2018 20:50:32

A three-day science and industrial technology fair will begin in the capital tomorrow (Thursday). The purpose of the event is to promote inventions by Bangladeshi scientists. Bangladesh Council of Scientific...


124434. List of top loan defaulters revealed in parliamentPublished: January 24, 2018 22:54:26

The scheduled banks and financial institutions have failed to realise some Tk 656.02 billion default loans over the last 10 years from the big borrowers. Each of these borrowers had...


124435. HC stays DNCC mayoral by-polls for six months: ECPublished: January 24, 2018 11:57:23

The High Court has halted the Dhaka North mayoral by-polls and elections to 18 new wards in the city corporation by six months an Election Commission official said after getting...


124436. Sevilla oust Atletico to reach Cup semisPublished: January 24, 2018 11:41:43

Atletico Madrid were dumped out of Copa del Rey by Sevilla after a 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final, second leg on Tuesday saw them exit the competition 5-2 on aggregate....


124437. Three ‘robbers’ die in Barguna ‘gunfight’Published: January 24, 2018 11:39:44

Three suspected forest robbers were killed in a shootout with the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) near the Sundarbans in Barguna district on Wednesday morning. One of the deceased...


124438. Libya twin car bombing takes more than 30 livesPublished: January 24, 2018 11:18:43

At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more wounded including senior security figures and civilians, in a double car bombing in the east Libyan city of Benghazi on...


124439. VAT online project gets revision in cost, timePublished: January 24, 2018 11:02:51

The government revised the VAT online project for the second time with increased cost and extended implementation period. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) endorsed the development...


124440. Esquire Knit gets IPO approvalPublished: January 24, 2018 11:00:29

The securities regulator has allowed Esquire Knit Composite to determine cut-off price through electronic bidding as part of going public under book building method. The regulatory approval came at a...


124441. Rohingya repatriation - a PR ploy by Myanmar!Published: January 24, 2018 10:54:01

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Bangladesh to suspend the bilateral deal struck with Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation, saying it threatens the refugees' security and well-being. The Myanmar authorities...


124442. People in the wrong with compunctionPublished: January 24, 2018 22:44:30

The death of a retired government official from the beating he received at the hands of secretary of the flat owners' association and his henchmen in old Dhaka comes as...


124443. Slide in stock pricesPublished: January 24, 2018 22:38:02

Stock prices go up and down in their own ways. Nobody can stop their slide, nor can anybody push them up. Price of a particular stock can be caused to...


124444. Teen shooting kills two, wounds 13Published: January 24, 2018 10:36:45

A 15-year-old boy opened fire with a handgun just before classes started at his high school in rural western Kentucky on Tuesday, killing two fellow students and wounding 13 other...


124445. Tamim crosses 6000-run mark in ODIPublished: January 24, 2018 10:28:50

Dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has crossed a milestone of six thousand runs mark in ODI format in style. In doing so, the Bangladesh's batsman hit three consecutive half centuries in...


124446. Square, Beximco Pharma, GP dominate turnover chartPublished: January 24, 2018 10:28:44

Top 10 traded companies accounted for more than 40 per cent transactions of the premier bourse Tuesday while Square Pharmaceuticals, Beximco Pharma and Grameenphone dominated the list. Dealers said the...


124447. City rickshaw-puller beaten deadPublished: January 24, 2018 22:28:28

A rickshaw-puller has been beaten to death in the capital city's Bhashantek area. UNB said the deceased was identified as Tajul Islam, 40. Hailing from Dikdail village in Tarail upazila...


124448. Modernising management of the savings toolsPublished: January 24, 2018 22:27:10

The government has, indeed, taken a good decision by creating a central database of the investors of the savings tools under the Directorate of National Savings (DNS). This has been...


124449. Asia shares take a breatherPublished: January 24, 2018 10:19:13

Asian share markets took a time out on Wednesday as investors were left breathless at the breakneck pace of recent gains, while a fresh burst of speculative selling took the...


124450. H R Textile Mills approves 10pc cash dividendPublished: January 24, 2018 10:18:37

The 33rd Annual General Meeting of H R Textile Mills Limited was held at Spectra Convention Centre Limited in the city on Monday, said a press release. The company declared...