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16651. Govt offices to reduce electricity consumption by 25pcPublished: July 20, 2022 20:09:20

The government has decided to reduce the use of electricity by 25 per cent at all its offices to save power for the future. The decision came at an emergency...


16652. Mission largely accomplished, Boris Johnson says as he exits parliamentPublished: July 20, 2022 20:05:44

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bowed out of his final showpiece parliamentary appearance with a round of applause from his party, jeers from opponents and an enigmatic exit line: "Mission...


16653. Syria breaks ties with Ukraine in response to similar move by KyivPublished: July 20, 2022 19:47:27

Syria has announced breaking diplomatic ties with Ukraine in support of its close ally Russia, saying the move was a response to a similar move by Kyiv. “The Syrian Arab...


16654. EU tells its members to cut gas usage by 15pc amid Putin’s warningPublished: July 20, 2022 19:35:33

The European Union told member states on Wednesday to cut gas usage by 15 per cent until March as an emergency step after President Vladimir Putin warned that Russian supplies...


16655. রিজার্ভ, মূল্যস্ফীতি নিয়ে শঙ্কা ‘অমূলক’: অর্থমন্ত্রীPublished: July 20, 2022 19:20:41

এক দশক বাদে বাজেট সহায়তার জন্য বাংলাদেশ আইএমএফের দ্বারস্ত হচ্ছে বলে খবর এলেও সংস্থাটির কাছ থেকে কোনো ঋণ এখন নেওয়া হচ্ছে না বলে জানিয়েছেন অর্থমন্ত্রী আ হ ম মুস্তফা কামাল।...


16656. Blood thickness linked with death risk in severe Covid-19: US studyPublished: July 20, 2022 19:18:37

Patients hospitalised with Covid-19 whose blood flows less freely than normal are at higher risk of death from complications, a US study showed. The findings indicate that measurement of blood...


16657. Migration cost for Bangladeshis still highest in the region: US reportPublished: July 20, 2022 19:09:21

Migration cost for Bangladeshis is still the highest in the region despite a slight reduction, said the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report 2022. The report, released by the US State...


16658. Govt seeks alternative sources of urea fertilizer: Agri MinisterPublished: July 20, 2022 18:51:16

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said on Wednesday that his ministry is trying to find alternative sources from where the much-needed Urea fertilizer can be purchased, reports UNB.  Razzaque said...


16659. Polar bears scavenge on garbage to cope with climate changePublished: July 20, 2022 18:47:56

Hungry polar bears are turning to garbage dumps to fill their stomachs as their icy habitat disappears.On Wednesday, a team of Canadian and US scientists warned that trash poses an...


16660. We don’t need any loan from IMF right now, says finance ministerPublished: July 20, 2022 18:43:10

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has dismissed a media report that Bangladesh is seeking a loan of $4.5 billion in aid for economic recovery. “Neither had we placed any proposal...


16661. এই মুহূর্তে আইএমএফের ঋণের প্রয়োজন নেই: অর্থমন্ত্রীPublished: July 20, 2022 18:32:21

এক দশক বাদে বাজেট সহায়তার জন্য বাংলাদেশ আইএমএফের দ্বারস্ত হচ্ছে বলে খবর এলেও সংস্থাটির কাছ থেকে কোনো ঋণ এখন নেওয়া হচ্ছে না বলে জানিয়েছেন অর্থমন্ত্রী আ হ ম মুস্তফা কামাল।...


16662. Britain’s Conservative lawmakers to pick final two PM candidates WednesdayPublished: July 20, 2022 18:25:07

The final two in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be selected on Wednesday, the penultimate chapter in a divisive battle that is too close to...


16663. Heatwaves will occur more frequently till 2060, warns UN agencyPublished: July 20, 2022 18:16:42

With temperatures expected to remain above normal until the middle of next week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that heatwaves will occur more and more frequently, till the decade...


16664. HC rules over issuing gazette declaring Kazi Nazrul as 'National Poet'Published: July 20, 2022 18:07:51

The High Court has issued a rule asking concerned bodies of the government to explain as to why they should not be directed to publish a gazette declaring poet Kazi...


16665. 1,104 Covid-19 cases, one death reported in 24 hoursPublished: July 20, 2022 17:55:54

Bangladesh has recorded 1,104 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,999,395. The death toll from the disease climbed by one in 24 hours...


16666. The Man From Toronto: Another hyped Netflix movie ends in disappointmentPublished: July 20, 2022 17:55:12

Any movie starring Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson and Kaleo Cuoco is supposed to be a hit.  But 'The Man from Toronto,' despite having all these heavyweights, disappointed the viewers. However,...


16667. Erdogan keeps Putin waiting for 50 seconds ahead of talks in TehranPublished: July 20, 2022 17:53:09

Russian President Vladimir Putin was left waiting and fidgeting for 50 seconds by Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of talks in Tehran on Tuesday, prompting Turkish media to draw...


16668. Wildfires rage across Europe as climate alarm soundedPublished: July 20, 2022 17:49:42

Emergency services battled wildfires across swathes of southern Europe amid mass evacuations on Wednesday, as warnings sounded in London after Britain's hottest day that the fight against climate change needed...


16669. iPhone maker Foxconn builds EV partnership with NXP SemiconductorsPublished: July 20, 2022 17:46:09

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Wednesday it has partnered with chipmaker NXP Semiconductors to develop platforms for electric vehicles, adding to a string of such deals by the iPhone assembler as...


16670. ৬৭ বিলিয়ন ডলারের রপ্তানি আয়ের লক্ষ্যPublished: July 20, 2022 17:42:57

ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধের জেরে বিশ্ব বাজারে অস্থিরতার মধ্যেই চলতি অর্থবছরে রপ্তানি আয় ১১.৬ শতাংশ বাড়ানোর লক্ষ্য স্থির করেছে সরকার, যাতে সাহস যোগাচ্ছে গেল অর্থবছরের রেকর্ড আয়। বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণলায় ২০২২-২০২৩ অর্থবছরে পণ্য...


16671. A Bookesque Voyage: Book recommendation based on locationsPublished: July 20, 2022 17:41:54

From Hogwarts of the infamous Harry Potter series to 221B Baker Street of Sherlock Holmes to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – we have all...


16672. How Netflix plans to find its inner ‘Star Wars’Published: July 20, 2022 17:29:29

Netflix broke Hollywood's rules to create a $82 billion global streaming colossus that the rest of the entertainment industry rushed to copy. But as growth slows, it is looking backwards...


16673. Russia to punish Wikimedia Foundation over Ukraine conflict 'fakes'Published: July 20, 2022 17:24:05

Russia's communications watchdog said on Wednesday it was taking steps to punish the Wikimedia Foundation, which hosts online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, for violating Russian law around the conflict in Ukraine, reports...


16674. Thailand admits to using phone spywarePublished: July 20, 2022 17:22:24

A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using...


16675. Makeup can damage your skin if not used properlyPublished: July 20, 2022 17:16:29

Makeup enhances our beauty and confidence. We often use makeup for any occasion or day-to-day life. Proper dealing with makeup is essential as makeup can result in many skin problems....


16676. Why youth love anime?Published: July 20, 2022 17:15:24

Whether you are a buff of J-culture (Japanese culture) or not, you might just be dwelling under a rock if you’re unaware of the term Anime. With earnings of additionally...


16677. Barcelona's new-look attack is as good as it can bePublished: July 20, 2022 17:14:37

Barcelona have been in a state of turmoil for the last couple of seasons. Disastrous performances in top competitions, along with the departure of Lionel Messi and the financial debacle...


16678. ঢাকায় একটু স্বস্তি নিয়ে এল বৃষ্টিPublished: July 20, 2022 17:10:29

দেশের বিভিন্ন অঞ্চলে কয়েকদিন ধরে মাঝারি ধরনের তাপপ্রবাহে প্রখর রোদ আর ভ্যাপসা গরমের পর ঢাকায় খানিকটা স্বস্তি নিয়ে এল বৃষ্টি। বুধবার সকালে রাজধানীসহ দেশের বিভিন্ন স্থানে হালকা বর্ষণ শুরু হয়।...


16679. Irregularities in railway: HC wants to know ACC steps regarding protest of DU studentPublished: July 20, 2022 16:56:14

The High Court on Wednesday wanted to know what steps the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken over the allegations of the Dhaka University student who had been protesting for last...


16680. Stocks extend losing streak for seven straight sessionsPublished: July 20, 2022 16:54:48

Stocks extended the losing streak for seven straight sessions on Wednesday as the jittery investors kept their sell-off amid deepening economic uncertainty. After witnessing volatility throughout the session, DSEX, the...


16681. Shohoz fined Tk 200,000 over cancelled train ticketsPublished: July 20, 2022 16:48:13

The Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection has fined Shohoz Tk 200,000 over cancelled online train tickets, based on a complaint from Dhaka University student Mohiuddin Rony. The decision was...


16682. European Union to soften sanctions on Russian banksPublished: July 20, 2022 16:41:20

The European Union will amend its sanctions on Moscow on Wednesday by allowing the unfreezing of some funds of top Russian banks that may be required to ease bottlenecks in...


16683. Over 0.16m Indians gave up citizenship in 2021Published: July 20, 2022 16:19:03

Over 0.16 million Indians gave up their Indian citizenship last year and received citizenship of other counties, according to official data shared in Parliament on Tuesday. The data shared by...


16684. BB unveils refinancing scheme of Tk 250b for small businessesPublished: July 20, 2022 15:54:54

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a refinancing scheme of Tk 250 billion for cottage, micro, small and medium entrepreneurs. Under this scheme, banks and financial institutions can disburse loans through...


16685. Elon Musk's long-standing vision to integrate A.I. into human brainPublished: July 20, 2022 15:42:06

Elon Musk's objectives for enhancing the human brain are beyond ambitious. But how does he plan to achieve this goal? The answer is Neuralink. It was started by Musk for...


16686. DIFE plea wants expeditious disposal of case against Prof YunusPublished: July 20, 2022 15:26:13

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has filed an application with the High Court for expeditious hearing on a rule issued by it over scrapping the trial...


16687. Bangladesh sets export target of $67b for FY23Published: July 20, 2022 15:17:06

Bangladesh is aiming to set a new record for export earnings in fiscal 2022-23 even as the war in Ukraine rattles the global economy. The government is targetting $67 billion...


16688. জাপানি সূর্যডিম আমের কেন এত দাম?Published: July 20, 2022 14:56:27

একটি আমের বাক্স আর তাতে কিনা রয়েছে মাত্র দুটি আম! আবার সেই দুটি আম বিক্রি হলো ৩,৭৪৪ ডলারে! এও কী সম্ভব! সাধারণ মানুষ মাত্রই এ কথা জানলে রীতিমত চক্ষুচড়ক গাছ...


16689. Britain counts cost of hottest day everPublished: July 20, 2022 14:39:52

Firefighters worked through the night to damp down wildfires and engineers raced on Wednesday to fix train tracks that buckled in the heat as Britain woke up to the aftermath...


16690. Netflix loses almost a million subscribersPublished: July 20, 2022 14:25:23

After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown. It lost almost 1m subscribers between April and July, as the...


16691. চলতি অর্থবছরে ৬৭ বিলিয়ন ডলারের রপ্তানি আয়ের লক্ষ্যPublished: July 20, 2022 14:24:35

ইউক্রেইন যুদ্ধের জেরে বিশ্ব বাজারে অস্থিরতার মধ্যেই চলতি অর্থবছরে রপ্তানি আয় ১১.৬ শতাংশ বাড়ানোর লক্ষ্য স্থির করেছে সরকার, যাতে সাহস যোগাচ্ছে গেল অর্থবছরের রেকর্ড আয়। বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণলায় ২০২২-২০২৩ অর্থবছরে পণ্য...


16692. Five dead as bus slams into autorickshaw in BarishalPublished: July 20, 2022 14:16:47

Five people were killed and two others injured in a road crash involving a bus and an autorickshaw in Barishal’s Bakerganj Upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the...


16693. Startup boom in BangladeshPublished: July 20, 2022 13:56:41

Bangladesh is one of the fastest developing nations in the world with 62 per cent of the population under the age of 35. Being the 39th largest economy with an...


16694. Failing to get tickets, students block Dhaka airport railway stationPublished: July 20, 2022 13:48:22

Students have occupied the rail tracks at the Airport Station in Dhaka after failing to get tickets to Rajshahi. Train operations at the station have been halted since 9:00 am...


16695. Sri Lankan MPs elect Ranil Wickremesinghe as new presidentPublished: July 20, 2022 13:35:27

Sri Lankan MPs on Wednesday elected prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the country's new president, despite his unpopularity with the public, reports the BBC. Mr Wickremesinghe faces the task of leading the...


16696. BUP holds reception for freshersPublished: July 20, 2022 13:06:45

The Freshers’ Reception-2022 for the newly enrolled students of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) was held at the BUP campus on Tuesday (19th July). BUP Vice Chancellor Major General Md...


16697. Bourses slump at openingPublished: July 20, 2022 12:24:37

Stocks opened lower on Wednesday, maintaining the bearish trend, as the edgy investors kept their sell-off to exit from the market amid the deepening economic uncertainty. Following the previous day’s...


16698. Bangladesh passport 104th on global indexPublished: July 20, 2022 11:43:34

Bangladeshi passport has been placed in 104th position among 112 in a latest global Index indicating its poor acceptance in many travel destinations. The green passport holders can enter only...


16699. Govt may start monitoring edible oil market from todayPublished: July 20, 2022 11:36:42

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) will monitor the edible oil market with a view to ensuring that such oils are sold at the new rate fixed by...


16700. Putin forges ties with Iran's supreme leader in Tehran talksPublished: July 20, 2022 11:34:42

Russian President Vladimir Putin had talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran on Tuesday, the Kremlin leader's first trip outside the former Soviet Union since Moscow's Feb 24...