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16251. President greets his new Indian counterpartPublished: July 25, 2022 22:40:09

President M Abdul Hamid on Monday congratulated his new Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu on her assumption of office as the 15th President of the Republic of India, saying that it...


16252. Bangladesh to start talks with India to ink CEPAPublished: July 25, 2022 22:25:27

An inter-ministerial meeting agreed to start negotiation to ink the much-expected Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India to increase trade and investment with the neighbouring country. Representatives from different...


16253. Pharmaceutical sector's bright prospectPublished: July 25, 2022 22:15:36

That the pharmaceutical sector of the country has immense prospect for export has been recognised for some years now. It was not until the country's fledgling drug companies gave proof...


16254. PM asks ministers to cut costs, reduce use of carsPublished: July 25, 2022 21:45:49

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the cabinet members to minimise costs amid the ongoing global energy crisis. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the prime...


16255. Japan detects its first case of monkeypox virusPublished: July 25, 2022 21:32:46

Japan has detected its first case of the monkeypox virus in Tokyo, the capital's governor said on Monday. The infected person is a man in his 30s who returned from...


16256. Several people killed in mass shooting in CanadaPublished: July 25, 2022 21:28:23

Several people were killed in a mass shooting early on Monday in the Canadian province of British Columbia, according to a Reuters report that cited Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Police...


16257. US embassy expects to clear student visa backlog before fall sessionPublished: July 25, 2022 21:27:47

The US embassy in Dhaka has said they were hopeful to clear huge backlog of student visa before the fall session as its consular section was engaged to process them...


16258. Accessing climate finance from GCF & GEF: Hurdles and way forwardPublished: July 25, 2022 21:27:12

Climate change has created and is creating negative impacts for human beings. Global bodies including United Nations (UN), World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...


16259. Role of middle-class in times of crisesPublished: July 25, 2022 21:19:32

Passing through all socio-economic deadlocks by the urban middle and lower-middle classes has been the norm in this country for long. Presently discovering themselves in the midst of a global...


16260. WHO's global monkeypox alertPublished: July 25, 2022 21:18:42

The World Health Organization (WHO)'s Director General (DG), Dr Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyessus, has declared monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. Such classification of the viral disease's outbreak by WHO also...


16261. Food delivery companies revamp for cost-of-living crunchPublished: July 25, 2022 21:05:25

When food delivery service Grubhub struck a deal with Amazon earlier this month, offering Prime customers a year's free delivery, shares in rivals slumped. The deal, a lifeline for Grubhub...


16262. খরচ কমাতে আরও নির্দেশনা প্রধানমন্ত্রীরPublished: July 25, 2022 20:48:42

মহামারীর মধ্যে যুদ্ধের প্রভাবে আমদানি ব্যয় বেড়ে যাওয়ায় ডলার সঙ্কটে ব্যয় সঙ্কোচনের তাগিদ দিয়ে আরও কয়েকটি নির্দেশনা দিয়েছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা। সরকারি ব্যয় কমাতে ইতোমধ্যে কর্মকর্তাদের বিদেশ সফরে লাগাম টানা...


16263. Income tax return mandatory to buy saving certificates above Tk 0.5mPublished: July 25, 2022 20:45:52

From now on, if anyone wants to invest in savings certificates above Tk 500,000, he or she must show proof of last year's income tax return submission. Besides opening an...


16264. Pakistan selling state assets to foreign countries for loan repaymentPublished: July 25, 2022 20:40:42

The government of Pakistan has decided to sell assets, owned by the state, to foreign countries to prevent the country from defaulting on loans. According to Pakistan-based news agencies, the...


16265. BMCCI, DPMM ink MoU to boost BD, Malaysia trade tiesPublished: July 25, 2022 20:37:56

Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malay Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia (DPMM) to enhance trade and investment ties with...


16266. Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 monthsPublished: July 25, 2022 20:30:53

Sri Lanka will restrict fuel imports for the next 12 months because of a severe shortage of foreign exchange, its energy minister said on Monday, as the island nation's new...


16267. ঘোষণা ছাড়াই মিটার চার্জ ৪০ টাকা বাড়াল তিতাসPublished: July 25, 2022 20:16:04

মাস দেড়েক আগে গ্যাসের দাম ৪৩ শতাংশ বৃদ্ধির পর চলতি জুলাই থেকে প্রি-পেইড মিটার চার্জ ৪০ টাকা বাড়িয়েছে দেশের বৃহত্তম গ্যাস বিতরণকারী সংস্থা তিতাস। কোম্পানিটি এতদিন মিটার চার্জ বাবদ প্রতিমাসে...


16268. Recent floods damage property, crops worth Tk 868.12 billionPublished: July 25, 2022 20:15:33

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md. Enamur Rahman on Monday said recent devastating floods ravaging the country’s north and northeastern regions caused damages worth over Tk 868.12...


16269. Teknaf UNO to be made OSD after yelling abuse at journalistPublished: July 25, 2022 19:56:00

The government is set to make Teknaf Upazila executive officer or UNO Mohammad Kaisar Khosru an officer on special duty, or OSD, which is seen as a punishment in public...


16270. Private producer to set up a 3 MW hybrid power plant at MonpuraPublished: July 25, 2022 19:48:45

The government has signed a contract with a private company to set up a 3 MW hybrid power plant--a combination of solar, battery and diesel-run generator--at southern Monpura Island in...


16271. JICA to increase funding in important projects in Bangladesh, hopes KamalPublished: July 25, 2022 19:36:48

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has expressed his hope that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) would increase funding in important projects in Bangladesh alongside lending necessary budget support considering...


16272. Bangladesh spends $5.0b per year to address climate change impactPublished: July 25, 2022 19:30:58

Bangladesh’s economy could achieve 10 per cent GDP growth if it had not been impacted by climate change, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Monday informing that Bangladesh...


16273. বিক্রির চেয়ে কিনতেই বেশি আগ্রহ মানি এক্সচেঞ্জেরPublished: July 25, 2022 19:21:23

সরবরাহ আরও কমে যাওয়ায় ঢাকার খোলা বাজারে চাহিদা অনুযায়ী ডলার মিলছে কম; যে কারণে অনেক মানি এক্সচেঞ্জ ক্রেতাদের ফিরিয়ে দিচ্ছে, আগ্রহ বেশি দেখাচ্ছে কিনতেই। এতে প্রধান এ বৈদেশিক মুদ্রার বিনিময়...


16274. PM recalls Shinzo Abe's contribution to Bangladesh's developmentPublished: July 25, 2022 19:19:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had played a great role in the development of Bangladesh as the cabinet unanimously adopted a...


16275. Ctg customs seize two more consignments of liquorPublished: July 25, 2022 19:17:49

The customs seized two more large consignments of foreign liquors from Chattogram port Monday as the goods were imported under false declarations and through tax evasions. "We took possession of...


16276. Bangladesh receives $1.64b remittances in 21 days of JulyPublished: July 25, 2022 19:17:11

Bangladesh received US$1.643 billion inward remittance till July 21, thanks to Eid-ul-Azha when Bangladeshi migrants sent more money to families to celebrate one of the biggest festivals for Muslims, according...


16277. Govt steps up to improve Dinajpur iron ore minePublished: July 25, 2022 19:08:15

The government has taken steps to develop the iron ore mine discovered for the first time at Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur district. As part of the process, German company-DMT Consulting...


16278. PM for avoiding purchasing non-essentials to save public moneyPublished: July 25, 2022 18:47:45

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to avoid the procurement of less important items in order to reduce the cost of government amid the current global crisis....


16279. Ukraine hopes grain export deal to be implemented this weekPublished: July 25, 2022 18:34:35

Ukraine said on Monday it hoped a UN-brokered deal aimed at easing global food shortages by resuming grain exports from the Black Sea region would start being implemented this week....


16280. Climate-induced migration poses security risks for Bangladesh, says MomenPublished: July 25, 2022 18:20:16

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has warned that climate-induced migration poses grave security risks that may go beyond national borders. “We remain sensitised to the fact that climate-induced forced migration...


16281. Prestigious scholarship opportunity for PhD students in New ZealandPublished: July 25, 2022 18:12:02

The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) connects countries worldwide to discover sustainable methods of food production without increasing greenhouse gas emissions. New Zealand – Global Research Alliance...


16282. Pakistani business delegation, Nigerian High Commissioner met leaders of DCCIPublished: July 25, 2022 18:09:43

A Pakistani business delegation and Nigerian High Commissioner met the top leaders of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). A Pakistani business delegation led by the President of the...


16283. 'John Wick 4' teaser out: The Baba Yaga returns with rage and vengeancePublished: July 25, 2022 17:58:13

In the recent past, not many action thrillers have found success due to audiences finding them bland and wanting different stories.  Among the outliers, John Wick stands out as one...


16284. কেনিয়ায় বাস নদীতে পড়ে নিহত অন্তত ২৪Published: July 25, 2022 17:49:47

কেনিয়ার মধ্যাঞ্চলে সেতু থেকে একটি বাস নদী উপত্যকায় পড়ে অন্তত ২৪ জন নিহত হয়েছে বলে খবর গণমাধ্যমের। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। ডেইলি নেশন ও স্ট্যান্ডার্ড সংবাদপত্রের প্রতিবেদনের বরাত দিয়ে বার্তা...


16285. সাংবাদিককে গালাগালি করায় দায়িত্ব থেকে সরিয়ে দেওয়া হচ্ছে টেকনাফের ইউএনওকেPublished: July 25, 2022 17:49:10

সংবাদ প্রকাশের জেরে কক্সবাজারের স্থানীয় এক সাংবাদিককে 'আপত্তিকর' ভাষায় গালাগালি করার ঘটনায় টেকনাফের ইউএনও মোহাম্মদ কায়সার খসরুকে দায়িত্ব থেকে সরিয়ে দেওয়া(ওএসডি করা) হচ্ছে বলে জানিয়েছেন মন্ত্রিপরিষদ সচিব খন্দকার আনোয়ারুল ইসলাম।...


16286. 89.51pc Cabinet decisions implemented since January 2019Published: July 25, 2022 17:40:02

Some 89.51 per cent of decisions, taken by the Cabinet from January 2019 to June 2022, have been implemented. The cabinet took a total of 810 decisions during the period....


16287. India’s first tribal president takes oath of officePublished: July 25, 2022 17:37:11

India's first president from a marginalised tribal community, Droupadi Murmu, has taken the oath of office. After being sworn in on Monday, Droupadi Murmu said her election was an "achievement...


16288. Can BCB be patient enough to stick to the change?Published: July 25, 2022 17:35:59

The decision of making Nurul Hasan Sohan the captain of the national T20 team has gained a lot of praise. It indicates that the team management is looking towards the...


16289. Money changers turn away customers due to limited dollar supplyPublished: July 25, 2022 17:29:38

Money changers in Dhaka are eager for a greater supply of dollars as the exchange rate of the currency shot up to a record high of Tk 105.30 amid steep...


16290. Govt braces for hefty capacity charges for 5,350 MW of idle electricityPublished: July 25, 2022 17:26:09

In the next six months, several private producers will be ready to supply 5,350 MW of electricity to the national grid under agreements with the government. You are wrong if...


16291. 548 Covid-19 cases, five deaths reported in 24 hoursPublished: July 25, 2022 17:26:01

Bangladesh has recorded 548 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,002,323. The death toll from the disease climbed by five in 24 hours...


16292. Intel to produce Taiwanese company MediaTek's chipsPublished: July 25, 2022 17:22:52

US chipmaker Intel Corp, said on Monday it will produce chips for Taiwan’s MediaTek Inc, one of the world's largest chip design firms. The manufacturing arrangement is one of the...


16293. D-8 CCI Business Forum opens in Dhaka TuesdayPublished: July 25, 2022 17:20:10

The ‘D-8 CCI (D-8 Chamber of Commerce & Industries) Business Forum and Expo 2022’ will be held on Jul 26-27 at the Sonargaon Hotel to commemorate the silver jubilee anniversary...


16294. Win Tk 50,000 Media Fellowship for Journalists under the JANO projectPublished: July 25, 2022 17:06:16

The Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) project is managed by several prestigious organisations including Plan International Bangladesh and funded by the European Union and Austrian Development Cooperation. The purpose...


16295. Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tensionPublished: July 25, 2022 16:55:02

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in...


16296. Stocks snap nine-day losing spellPublished: July 25, 2022 16:23:18

The market rebounded in the gaining streak Monday, snapping a nine-day long losing streak, as bargain hunters showed their buying interest on sector-wise stocks. The market saw a steep fall...


16297. যেভাবে কমানো যায় মোবাইল ফোনের প্রতি আসক্তিPublished: July 25, 2022 16:18:48

মোবাইল ফোনকে সার্বক্ষণিক সঙ্গী করে নেই এমন কাউকে আশেপাশে খুঁজে পাওয়া এখন বেশ দুষ্কর। একবিংশ শতাব্দীর এই সময়ে জীবন অনেক দ্রুতগামী হয়ে গেছে। বাজারের স্মার্টফোন ব্র‍্যান্ডগুলো পাল্লা দিয়ে চেষ্টা করে...


16298. Arla needs an Executive - HR and AdminPublished: July 25, 2022 16:07:30

Arla is an internationally recognized dairy company. It is the parent company of the popular Dano brand in Bangladesh. Vacancy: not specified Name of the Position: Executive - HR and...


16299. Doxxing: a new tool of repression against Arab womenPublished: July 25, 2022 16:07:10

When dozens of Tunisian judges went on strike last month to protest the sacking of 57 of their colleagues, lurid posts containing damaging allegations about some of the female jurists...


16300. Sylhet likely to face power cuts for up to 13 hoursPublished: July 25, 2022 16:00:43

The Power Development Board has announced power cuts of up to 13 hours in some parts of Sylhet due to insufficient supply. The load shedding schedule announced on Sunday will...