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20701. US ambassador to Bangladesh voices concern over DSAPublished: May 24, 2022 20:18:48

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday reiterated Washington’s concern over Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act. “The United States has made their concerns about the DSA clear, both in their...


20702. রাজশাহীতে ২৫০০০ লিটার তেল ১১০ টাকা দরে বিক্রির নির্দেশ Published: May 24, 2022 20:15:28

রাজশাহীতে পুলিশের অভিযানে জব্দ বিপুল পরিমাণ তেল খোলা বাজারে প্রতি লিটার ১১০ টাকায় বিক্রির আদেশ দিয়েছে আদালত।  মঙ্গলবার রাজশাহীর জ্যেষ্ঠ বিচারিক হাকিম মারুফ আল্লাম এই আদেশ দেন বলে আদালতের পরিদর্শক...


20703. Food directorate struggles to collect wheat as price increases in open marketPublished: May 24, 2022 20:11:34

Officials from the Directorate General of Food are struggling to collect wheat at the government-fixed Tk 28 per kg price to stock for rationing this year as farmers are selling...


20704. Rouble 2.5pc stronger against dollar, 3.0pc against euroPublished: May 24, 2022 19:22:53

The Russian rouble strengthened to levels not seen since March 2018 against the dollar on Tuesday, boosted by export-focused companies selling foreign currency to pay taxes and shrugging off a...


20705. No data to support changing 737 MAX 10 cockpit alerting, Boeing executive saysPublished: May 24, 2022 19:08:34

A Boeing Co  executive said there was no need to revamp the cockpit crew alerting system in its forthcoming 737 MAX 10 jet, as the US planemaker races to complete...


20706. Russia launches all-out assault in eastern UkrainePublished: May 24, 2022 19:02:22

Russian forces were launching an all-out assault to encircle Ukrainian troops in twin cities straddling a river in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, a battle which could determine the success or...


20707. হাতিরঝিলে ওয়াটার ট্যাক্সিও নয়: হাই কোর্টPublished: May 24, 2022 18:59:19

হাতিরঝিলের পানি ও সৌন্দর্যকে ‘অমূল্য সম্পদ’ হিসেবে বর্ণনা করে ওই লেকে ওয়াটার ট্যাক্সিসহ সব ধরনের যান্ত্রিক বাহন বন্ধের ‘পরামর্শ’ দিয়েছে হাই কোর্ট। হাতিরঝিল-বেগুনবাড়ি প্রকল্পকে ‘পাবলিক ট্রাস্ট প্রোপার্টি’ ঘোষণার পাশাপাশি এ...


20708. DCCI delegation off to Kolkata to explore more trade opportunitiesPublished: May 24, 2022 18:48:54

A 49-member business delegation from Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), led by its President Rizwan Rahman, leaves for Kolkata on Tuesday to explore new windows of opportunities and...


20709. Pakistan bans Imran Khan's protest march after policeman killedPublished: May 24, 2022 18:41:01

Pakistan's government on Tuesday banned a planned protest march by ousted prime minister Imran Khan, who is demanding fresh elections as a political and economic crisis deepens in the South...


20710. স্পষ্ট করে বলতে চাই ভোট রাতে হবে না, দিনের ভোট দিনেই হবে: সিইসিPublished: May 24, 2022 18:29:36

প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনার কাজী হাবিবুল আউয়াল বলেছেন, নির্বাচন কমিশন চায়  সুন্দর নির্বাচন, অংশগ্রহণমূলক নির্বাচনের মাধ্যমে সুস্থ ধারা অব্যাহত থাকুক। তিনি বলেন, “এখনও চেষ্টা করছি, চার কমিশনার ও আমি লক্ষ্যে পৌঁছে...


20711. Sri Lanka trail by 222 after Day TwoPublished: May 24, 2022 18:22:33

Sri Lanka is trailing by 222 runs at the end of Day Two of Dhaka Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The visitors were batting at...


20712. হজ ফ্লাইট শুরু ৫ জুন  Published: May 24, 2022 18:04:43

এবার হজ পালনে বাংলাদেশের ৫৭ হাজার মুসলমান নাগরিকের সৌদি আরব যাত্রা শুরু হচ্ছে আগামী ৫ জুন।   আগামী জুলাইয়ের প্রথম ভাগে সৌদি আরবে হজ অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। মহামারীর কারণে দুই বছর...


20713. Hajj flights to begin June 5Published: May 24, 2022 17:58:21

The government has decided to start Hajj flights on June 5, despite indicating earlier that the travels would begin as early as May 31. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open...


20714. Haji Salim appeals challenging HC verdictPublished: May 24, 2022 17:55:30

Haji Mohammad Salim, a ruling party lawmaker from Dhaka-7 constituency, filed appeal petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court verdict that upheld his conviction...


20715. HC for forming authority for management of Hatirjheel projectPublished: May 24, 2022 17:55:13

The High Court has suggested forming an authority titled ‘Hatirjheel Lake Preserve, Development and Management Authority’ under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister Office (PMO) in order to preserve,...


20716. Western countries must not trade security for economic profit, says NATOPublished: May 24, 2022 17:44:05

Western countries must not trade security for economic profit, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Tuesday, referring to debates over the use of Chinese technology in 5G networks and the...


20717. BSMMU VC urges awareness, not panic, over monkeypox Published: May 24, 2022 17:37:15

No Monkeypox cases have been detected in Bangladesh so far, said Prof Dr Md Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).  He also urged people not to...


20718. গাজীপুরে স্কয়ার ফার্মায় অগ্নিকাণ্ড: ‘অগ্নিনির্বাপণ ব্যবস্থা পর্যাপ্ত ছিল না’Published: May 24, 2022 17:31:44

গাজীপুরের কালিয়াকৈর উপজেলায় স্কয়ারের ওষুধ কারখানায় অগ্নিনির্বাপণ ব্যবস্থা পর্যাপ্ত ছিল না বলে জানিয়েছে ফায়ার সার্ভিস অ্যান্ড সিভিল ডিফেন্স। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। সোমবার দুপুরে অগ্নিকাণ্ডের ঘটনা ১৯টি ইউনিট সাত ঘণ্টার...


20719. Bangladesh end first innings on 365 in Dhaka TestPublished: May 24, 2022 17:27:31

Bangladesh ended their first innings of the Dhaka Test against Sri Lanka with 365 runs on the score board on Tuesday, riding on the tons by Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton...


20720. Mild heat wave may continue in three districts: BMD Published: May 24, 2022 17:24:36

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Khulna, and Jashore and it may continue, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin valid for 24 hours commencing 9:00...


20721. Setting up SEZs slows down for land scarcity, pandemicPublished: May 24, 2022 17:19:04

The progress of setting up Special Economic Zones (SEZ) has slowed down due to complexities in land acquisition and development activities due to Covid-19. The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)...


20722. নজরুলের বুলবুল, বুলবুলের নজরুল Published: May 24, 2022 17:11:02

ঢের কেঁদেছি ঢের সেধেছি, আর পারিনে, যেতে দে তায়। গললো না যে চোখের জলে  গলবে কি সে মুখের কথায়।।                             -গীতিগ্রন্থ, সুর – সাকী (১৯৩২)  ভালোবাসা পৌঁছে দিতে কাছে পাওয়া কি জরুরি? প্রিয়জনের প্রস্থানে...


20723. Firstlead Securities investors seek money refundPublished: May 24, 2022 17:04:49

Affected investors of Firstlead Securities, which allegedly embezzled Tk 100 million of its clients’ funds, demanded their money back as early as possible.  Mohammad Ayub Khan, one of the investors...


20724. Bangladesh reports 34 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: May 24, 2022 17:02:33

Bangladesh has registered 34 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,953,298. But no new fatalities were registered in the 24-hour count, keeping the...


20725. HC grants Khaleda bail in Cumilla bus bombing casePublished: May 24, 2022 16:59:00

The High Court has settled a rule, granting bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case over a bomb attack on a bus in Cumilla's Chauddagram filed under the...


20726. India may restrict sugar exports for first time in six yearsPublished: May 24, 2022 16:33:51

India plans to restrict sugar exports for the first time in six years to prevent a surge in domestic prices, potentially capping this season's exports at 10 million tonnes, a...


20727. Stocks fall after single-day breakPublished: May 24, 2022 16:27:43

Stocks backed to the losing streak on Tuesday, after a single-day break, as cautious investors went on a selling binge on sector-wise issues amid ongoing market volatility. Following the previous...


20728. Taliban to sign agreement with UAE on running airports in AfghanistanPublished: May 24, 2022 15:21:03

The Taliban will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on operating airports in Afghanistan, the group's acting deputy prime minister said on Tuesday, after months of talks...


20729. Accountants wantedPublished: May 24, 2022 15:07:53

Jr Accountant/Bookkeeper We are a chartered accounting firm located in Australia. As part of our branch office in Bangladesh, we require a motivated and knowledgeable Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant to provide support...


20730. UN should put immense pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriationPublished: May 24, 2022 14:48:30

Recently I got an opportunity to meet with Mr Philip Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner (HC) for Refugees, while he was visiting Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. I raised some crucial...


20731. Netflix goes to 'Tollywood' and beyond for long-sought India growthPublished: May 24, 2022 14:14:05

In southern India, devoted fans worship film and TV stars like gods, erecting huge statues of actors which are bathed in milk as part of prayer rituals for a movie's...


20732. Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisisPublished: May 24, 2022 14:10:27

Sri Lanka increased fuel prices on Tuesday, a long-flagged move to mend public finances and combat its debilitating economic crisis, but the hikes are bound to add to galloping inflation...


20733. Italy belongs to AC MilanPublished: May 24, 2022 13:49:28

Maybe the will was there since last season. Maybe the promise was made after last season ended. After nobody touched the trophy except Juventus for 9 straight seasons, Inter broke...


20734. Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourismPublished: May 24, 2022 13:25:15

Airbnb is shutting down its domestic rentals in China, where a "zero-Covid" policy has meant lockdowns are ongoing. All listings for homes and experiences in the country will be removed...


20735. Padma Bridge to be inaugurated on June 25Published: May 24, 2022 13:19:15

The much-awaited Padma Bridge will be opened on June 25 this year. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the bridge from the Mawa approach side after a citizen gathering at...


20736. Haji Salim appeals against 10-year imprisonment in a graftPublished: May 24, 2022 12:58:32

Awami League leader Haji Mohammad Salim has appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for acquittal following a High Court verdict that confirmed his 10-year imprisonment in a...


20737. দণ্ড বাতিল চেয়ে হাজি সেলিমের আপিলের আবেদনPublished: May 24, 2022 12:44:41

দুর্নীতি মামলায় ১০ বছরের দণ্ড বাতিল চেয়ে আপিলের আবেদন করেছেন সংসদ সদস্য হাজি সেলিম। মঙ্গলবার তার আইনজীবী মোহাম্মদ সাঈদ আহমেদ রাজা হাই কোর্টের রায়ের বিরুদ্ধে সুপ্রিম কোর্টের সংশ্লিষ্ট শাখায় লিভ...


20738. ২৪ মে বিশ্ব সিজোফ্রেনিয়া দিবসPublished: May 24, 2022 12:42:01

পরিচয় হিসেবে বলতে গেলে তিনি একজন স্বল্প পরিচিতা তরুণী। একটি কাজের জন্য তার বাড়িতে গেলে তার দুটি আচরণ খুব অদ্ভুত ঠেকে। তবে এখানে বলে রাখা ভালো যে যাওয়ার আগেই জেনে...


20739. Rohingya refugee boat sinks off Myanmar, dozens dead or missingPublished: May 24, 2022 12:20:46

Dozens of ethnic Rohingya refugees were dead or missing after a boat with about 90 people aboard, including children, capsized and sank in bad weather off the coast of Myanmar...


20740. Militants kill at least 50 in Nigeria's BornoPublished: May 24, 2022 11:51:05

At least 50 people were killed by militants on Sunday around the town of Rann in Nigeria's Borno state, in the country's northeastern tip near the border with Cameroon, witnesses...


20741. Toyota to cut global production plan by 100,000 in JunePublished: May 24, 2022 11:49:22

Toyota Motor Corp will cut its global production plan by about 100,000 to roughly 850,000 vehicles in June due to the semiconductor shortage, it said on Tuesday. The company did not...


20742. রাশিয়ার তেলে ইইউয়ের নিষেধাজ্ঞা ‘কয়েকদিনের মধ্যেই’Published: May 24, 2022 11:07:45

রাশিয়ার তেল আমদানির ওপর নিষেধাজ্ঞা দিতে ইউরোপীয় ইউনিয়ন (ইইউ) ‘কয়েকদিনের মধ্যেই’ সম্মত হতে পারে বলে ভাষ্য এর বৃহত্তম সদস্য জার্মানির। সোমবার দাভোসে বিশ্বের ব্যবসায়িক নেতাদের সম্মেলনে ইউক্রেইনের প্রেসিডেন্ট ভলোদিমির জেলেনস্কি...


20743. Pfizer/BioNTech say 3 Covid shots elicit good response in children under 5Published: May 24, 2022 10:40:36

Drugmakers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Monday that three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine generated a strong immune response in children under age 5 and was safe and...


20744. RMG packaging manufacturers oppose power price hike bidPublished: May 24, 2022 10:33:45

The country's garments accessories and packaging manufacturers have strongly protested the proposal of power price hike, saying that it will badly affect them, as they are already struggling due to...


20745. Enhancing liquidity flow: BSEC raises EIs' investment limitPublished: May 24, 2022 10:22:43

The securities regulator has taken another initiative to increase liquidity flow in the capital market by enhancing the stipulated investment ceiling, set for availing IPO (initial public offering) quota, by...


20746. EU oil embargo 'in days' as Ukraine isolation drives Russia closer to ChinaPublished: May 24, 2022 08:53:58

The European Union will likely agree an embargo on Russian oil imports "within days", according to its biggest member Germany, as Moscow said it saw its economic ties growing with...


20747. Wheat crisis: Dhaka drives for import through private channelPublished: May 24, 2022 08:49:38

With wheat prices going sky-high following the Indian export ban, Dhaka has pushed New Delhi to let the private sector import the grain alongside the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement. Last week,...


20748. Govt to develop metro rail in ChattogramPublished: May 24, 2022 08:47:17

The government has taken an initiative to construct metro rail in the Chittagong metropolitan area to improve the traffic system in the port city. Negotiations are on to start the...


20749. Capital market refinancing scheme: Injection of Tk 3.0b into stocks soonPublished: May 24, 2022 08:45:41

Trade operators are set to receive around Tk 3.0 billion in immediate injection from the capital-market refinancing scheme worth 10.09 billion, amid government intervention to stimulate the bourses. The supervision...


20750. Russia offers Dhaka crude oilPublished: May 24, 2022 08:40:21

Russia offers to export crude oil to Bangladesh, at a time of global energy shortages following western sanctions and Russian blockade over Ukraine issue. State Minister for Power, Energy and...