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The Financial Express

18801. Saif Powertec to acquire Saif Maritime LLCPublished: June 19, 2022 10:22:24

Saif Powertec Ltd, a listed company, has decided to take over 100 per cent stake of Saif Maritime LLC at a cost of Tk 12.69 million. The board of directors...


18802. North Korea deploys national medical teams to battle intestinal epidemicPublished: June 19, 2022 10:21:04

North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a province battling the outbreak of an intestinal disease, state media reported on Sunday. At least 800 families suffering from...


18803. Achia Sea Foods' share subscription begins todayPublished: June 19, 2022 10:15:46

The subscription for shares of Achia Sea Foods through qualified investor offer (QIO) will begin today (Sunday), aiming to raise Tk 150 million under the fixed price method. The frozen...


18804. মাঝ পদ্মায় দুই ফেরির মুখোমুখি সংঘর্ষে নিহত ১Published: June 19, 2022 09:06:03

শরীয়তপুরের জাজিরায় কাছে গভীর রাতে মাঝ পদ্মায় দুই ফেরির সংঘর্ষে এক পিকআপ ভ্যান চালকের মৃত্যু হয়েছে, আহত হয়েছেন অন্তত ১০ জন। শিমুলিয়া-মাঝিরকান্দি ফেরি রুটের শরীয়তপুর টার্নিংয়ের কাছে শনিবার রাত ৩টার...


18805. Biden falls after flubbing bike dismount, but uninjuredPublished: June 19, 2022 09:02:18

US President Joe Biden took a spill from his bike on Saturday as he stopped to greet supporters during a weekend trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He appeared to be...


18806. Macron faces tough battle for control of parliament as France votesPublished: June 19, 2022 08:57:11

France votes on Sunday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could deprive centrist President Emmanuel Macron of the absolute majority he needs to govern with a free hand. Voting starts...


18807. Women's stake in paid jobs very poor: SurveyPublished: June 19, 2022 08:53:41

Bangladesh's gender balance in employment is still in a bad shape as women spend only 1.2 hours a day for employment and related works while 5.9 hours for unpaid domestic...


18808. Bangladesh’s northeast reels from ‘worst floods in more than a century‘Published: June 19, 2022 08:46:47

Floods in Bangladesh’s northeast have spread to other districts as heavy monsoon rains continue to pummel Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, leaving millions of people stranded without power, food and drinking...


18809. Market closure after 8pm: FBCCI urges government to postpone decision until EidPublished: June 19, 2022 08:34:46

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called upon the government to postpone the decision on closure of shops, shopping malls and kitchen markets after 8:00pm,...


18810. Preparation underway for Padma Bridge openingPublished: June 19, 2022 08:28:57

As the monsoon sets in, the authorities concerned have taken necessary measures to protect the Padma Bridge inauguration venue at the Mawa site, officials said. They said the venue has...


18811. Power restored to parts of Sylhet, Sunamganj still without electricityPublished: June 18, 2022 22:28:41

Authorities have pumped floodwater out of a substation and restored power to parts of Sylhet city but Sunamganj district has remained without electricity. Authorities switched off the connections at Kumargaon...


18812. State minister says 90,000 people taken to shelter centres in Sylhet, SunamganjPublished: June 18, 2022 22:01:26

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman on Saturday said as many as 90,000 people in flood-hit Sylhet and Sunamganj districts were taken to shelter centres. "Flood...


18813. Biden says he will not hold tête-à-tête with Saudi crown princePublished: June 18, 2022 21:50:01

US President Joe Biden said on Friday he was not travelling to Saudi Arabia's explicitly to meet de facto leader Mohammed bin Salman during a trip next month and said...


18814. Same old saga of village schoolsPublished: June 18, 2022 21:29:16

Apart from the paddy fields ravaged by the recent flash floods in the country's northern and north-eastern areas, many affected areas and establishments still remain unfocused. Schools in the remote...


18815. Improving country's FDI profile in the run-up to graduationPublished: June 18, 2022 21:24:47

When Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal while unveiling the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY '23) in parliament on June 09, laid emphasis on many issues. Attracting more...


18816. Another Covid wave brewing?Published: June 18, 2022 21:22:57

Signs are increasingly becoming prominent that another wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is brewing in the corner. After a long lull, the SARS-Cov-2 is staging a comeback, it seems. Nobody...


18817. Global economic outlook & dire predictionsPublished: June 18, 2022 21:13:46

The global economy faces a confluence of challenges unseen for generations. The Russia-Ukraine armed conflict triggered by Ukraine's failure to implement the terms of the Minsk agreements signed in 2014...


18818. Flood-hit areas should be declared ‘disaster zones’ immediately: Mirza FakhrulPublished: June 18, 2022 21:10:03

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday demanded the government to immediately declare the flood-hit areas as 'disaster zones' and provide all the affected people with adequate relief...


18819. Netrokona goes under water as floods ragePublished: June 18, 2022 21:09:27

Netrokona becomes the third worst district after Sylhet and Sunamganj to be hit by floods in the Haor or marshland region. At least six out of 10 Upazilas of the...


18820. Padma Bridge will open a new door of economic potentiality: SpeakerPublished: June 18, 2022 21:01:26

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Saturday said the Padma Bridge will open a new door of multi-dimensional economic potentiality in the country. "The Padma...


18821. More rains to drench BangladeshPublished: June 18, 2022 20:55:14

More rains are likely to cool off Bangladesh in the next 24 hours, the weather department said Saturday. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and...


18822. সিলেট, সুনামগঞ্জে ১২২ বছরের ইতিহাসে সবচেয়ে ভয়াবহ বন্যা: ত্রাণ প্রতিমন্ত্রীPublished: June 18, 2022 20:41:41

সিলেট ও সুনামগঞ্জে যে বন্যা চলছে তা ১২২ বছরের ইতিহাসে সবচেয়ে ভয়াবহ বলে জানিয়েছেন দুর্যোগ ব্যবস্থাপনা ও ত্রাণ প্রতিমন্ত্রী এনামুর রহমান। তিনি বলেছেন, “দেশের দশ জেলার ৬৪ উপজেলা বন্যার কবলে...


18823. BCI demands simplification of taxation systemPublished: June 18, 2022 20:36:18

Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has demanded simplification of the taxation system saying that people feel reluctant to pay taxes due to complexities. “The taxation system must be simple and...


18824. Army launches toll-free flood helpline for Sylhet, SunamganjPublished: June 18, 2022 19:46:46

Bangladesh Army has launched a toll-free helpline for the flood-hit people of Sunamganj and Sylhet, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate. The helpline numbers are: 01769177266, 01769177267, 01769177268,...


18825. Bitcoin drops below $20,000 to lowest level in 18 monthsPublished: June 18, 2022 19:15:13

Bitcoin dropped below $20,000 on Saturday to its lowest level in 18 months, extending its slide as investors pull back from riskier assets amid rising interest rates. The biggest cryptocurrency...


18826. India's Russian coal buying spikes as traders offer steep discountsPublished: June 18, 2022 19:12:05

India's purchases of Russian coal have spiked in recent weeks despite global sanctions on Moscow, as traders offer discounts of up to 30 per cent, according to two trade sources...


18827. Protests intensify over India military recruitment planPublished: June 18, 2022 19:00:37

Protesters in India's eastern state of Bihar damaged public property and ransacked offices in a railway station on Saturday, expressing outrage at a new military recruitment plan and demanding the...


18828. More than 4.0 million people marooned in Sylhet, SunamganjPublished: June 18, 2022 18:46:07

The flood situation in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts has worsened further due to constant heavy rain and onrush of water from the hills. According to BSS, at least 4.0 million...


18829. সিলেট-সুনামগঞ্জের পর নেত্রকোণাও ডুবছেPublished: June 18, 2022 18:45:37

অতি বৃষ্টি ও পাহাড়ি ঢলে সিলেট-সুনামগঞ্জের পর হাওরের আরেক জেলা নেত্রকোণাও ডুবছে; ২৪ ঘণ্টায় নতুন করে জেলার আরও তিনটি উপজেলা প্লাবিত হয়েছে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। উজানের পানি এসে যে হাওরে...


18830. Chattogram Mayor Rezaul's house floodedPublished: June 18, 2022 18:28:30

The house of Chattogram Mayor M Rezaul Karim Karim Chowdhury has been flooded amid a deluge of heavy rain in the port city. The city has been reeling from waterlogging...


18831. বিশ্ব ব্যাংককে তার ঋণ কার্যক্রম নিয়ে ভাবতে হবে: স্পিকারPublished: June 18, 2022 18:20:38

বিশ্ব ব্যাংকের পিছুটান সত্ত্বেও বাংলাদেশ নিজস্ব অর্থায়নে পদ্মা সেতু করায় বৈশ্বিক আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠানটিকে এখন তাদের ঋণ প্রক্রিয়া নিয়ে ভাবতে হবে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন স্পিকার শিরীন শারমিন চৌধুরী। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর...


18832. Joint efforts to absorb Ukraine war shock will dominate Indo-Bangla talks SundayPublished: June 18, 2022 18:10:52

Apart from water sharing, trade, and connectivity, mutual cooperation to absorb the shock of the Ukraine war will be highlighted at the seventh meeting of the Indo-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission...


18833. আমার ঘরের ভেতরও এক হাঁটু পানি: চট্টগ্রামের মেয়রPublished: June 18, 2022 18:00:13

টানা দুদিনের বৃষ্টিতে চট্টগ্রাম নগরীর বিভিন্ন এলাকায় জলাবদ্ধতার মধ্যে সিটি মেয়র এম রেজাউল করিম চৌধুরীর বাড়িতেও পানি ঢুকেছে। শনিবার সকালে নগরীর বহদ্দারহাটের বহদ্দার বাড়ি এলাকা ও মেয়রের বাড়ি সংলগ্ন মূল...


18834. Two Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims diePublished: June 18, 2022 17:36:39

Two Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia, according to Bangladesh Hajj Management Portal. A 63-year-old Bangladeshi man named Md Helal Uddin Molla and 54-year-old Ramuja Begum, who went...


18835. Schools, colleges can be used as temporary shelters in flood-hit areas: DSHEPublished: June 18, 2022 17:36:04

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has directed the concerned authorities to use all nearby educational institutions as temporary shelters in the flood-hit areas. A notification signed by...


18836. 304 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hoursPublished: June 18, 2022 17:02:35

Bangladesh has recorded 304 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,955,731. But no new fatalities were registered in the 24-hour count, keeping the...


18837. Neil Gaiman’s 'The Sandman' finally gets live screen adaptationPublished: June 18, 2022 17:00:19

Neil Gaiman is a popular name in the fantasy genre of novels. Many of his acclaimed books, such as Coraline, American Gods, and Good Omens, have been adapted into movies...


18838. Boat shortage hampers rescue efforts in flood-hit SylhetPublished: June 18, 2022 16:29:19

The local authorities in Sylhet are struggling to evacuate a growing number of flood-stricken people due to a shortage of rescue boats in the district. "Many have been left stranded...


18839. Easing the path to education abroad: A Bangladeshi youngster's novel endeavoursPublished: June 18, 2022 16:23:17

Applying to international universities is a daunting task that demands much of our attention, dedication, and financial capabilities. This exuberates in our country due to information asymmetry and telling differences...


18840. India may impose ceiling on sugar exports for second straight yearPublished: June 18, 2022 16:07:18

India is likely to impose a ceiling on sugar exports for a second straight year starting this October, aiming to ensure ample domestic supplies and keep a lid on local...


18841. Proposed new rules in football: Will it change the game?Published: June 18, 2022 15:51:11

Football is the number one sport in the world in terms of popularity and participation. For centuries, this game has evolved and changed in many ways. The rules have changed...


18842. Flood snaps rail links to SylhetPublished: June 18, 2022 15:42:28

Train services to Sylhet have been suspended after railway tracks were waterlogged amid heavy rains. The authorities have decided to close the Sylhet Railway Station due to the floods, Station...


18843. When attempt to break Guinness World Record turned into tragedyPublished: June 18, 2022 15:30:34

People do weird things to break or make Guinness World Records. Sometimes their attempts bring consequences, as heavy as death! One such tragic case took place on April 27th, 1986...


18844. এবার বন্ধ হলো সিলেট রেলওয়ে স্টেশনPublished: June 18, 2022 15:29:48

বন্যার পানিতে রেললাইন তলিয়ে যাওয়ায় এবার সিলেট রেলওয়ে স্টেশন বন্ধ করে দেওয়া হয়েছে। সিলেট রেলওয়ে স্টেশনের স্টেশন ম্যানেজার নুরুল ইসলাম শনিবার দুপুরে বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমকে বলেন, পাহাড়ি ঢল ও অতি...


18845. Pleas for help as Myanmar awaits high-profile executionsPublished: June 18, 2022 15:11:03

The wife of pro-democracy figure Kyaw Min Yu, sentenced to be executed on the orders of Myanmar's ruling generals, says that if her husband dies he will take with him...


18846. Join Southeast University as Assistant OfficerPublished: June 18, 2022 14:53:23

Southeast University is a private university in Dhaka. Vacancy: not specified Vacancy Type: Assistant Officer (Administration) Job Responsibilities: Assist The Deputy Registrar (Admin) in day-to-day activities Provide administrative support to...


18847. গ্রিড উপকেন্দ্রে বন্যার পানি; সিলেট ও সুনামগঞ্জ বিদ্যুৎবিচ্ছিন্নPublished: June 18, 2022 14:51:08

কুমারগাঁও গ্রিড উপকেন্দ্রে পানি উঠে যাওয়ায় সিলেট ও সুনামগঞ্জ জেলার বিদ্যুৎ সরবরাহ বন্ধ করে দেওয়া হয়েছে। শনিবার দুপুর সোয়া ১২টার দিকে সংযোগ বিচ্ছিন্ন করা হয় বলে বাংলাদেশ বিদ্যুৎ উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের...


18848. Pakistan 'one step away' from exiting dirty money 'grey list': MinisterPublished: June 18, 2022 14:39:19

Pakistan is "one step away" from exiting a dirty money "grey list" after the global watchdog said an on-site visit could lead to the South Asian nation's removal, the state...


18849. ত্বকের যত্নে যেভাবে কফি ব্যবহার করা যায়Published: June 18, 2022 14:18:28

দেহ-মন চাঙ্গা করা ছাড়াও ত্বকের উজ্জ্বলতা বৃদ্ধি ও সুস্থ রাখতেও কফি উপকারী। দি এস্থেটিক ক্লিনিক্স’য়ের ভারতীয় ত্বক-বিশেষজ্ঞ, পরামর্শক ও সার্জন ডা. রিঙ্কি কাপুরের মতে, “কফিতে রয়েছে অ্যান্টি অক্সিডেন্ট যা ত্বকে...


18850. Sri Lanka asks government employees to work from homePublished: June 18, 2022 14:09:17

Sri Lanka's government on Friday ordered public sector employees to work from home for two weeks due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation grapples with its worst financial...