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22801. BB re-fixes MFS transaction limit, lifts times during EidPublished: April 25, 2022 17:42:50

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has re-fixed the mobile financial service (MFS) transaction ceiling in order to ease payment and transactions during Eid-ul-Fitr. The central bank has also withdrawn the number of...


22802. Pakistan seeks increase in size, duration of $6b IMF programmePublished: April 25, 2022 17:38:25

Pakistan has sought an increase in the size and duration of its $6 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the country's Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, said on Monday. Ismail made...


22803. Bangladesh, Denmark sign framework document on sustainable, green engagementPublished: April 25, 2022 17:30:23

Bangladesh and Denmark on Monday signed a Framework Document on Sustainable and Green Engagement as the two countries shared a joint commitment to tackling global challenges like climate change and...


22804. Opportunity to join BBC Media Action as an Assistant ProducerPublished: April 25, 2022 17:26:59

BBC Media Action is the global development charity of BBC. Its purpose is to use media and communication to educate the public on the importance of poverty reduction, health improvement,...


22805. Top US officials visit Kyiv, promise to reopen embassy in Ukraine soonPublished: April 25, 2022 17:19:42

The United States promised on Monday to reopen its embassy in Kyiv soon, as Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine's capital and hailed its...


22806. Voice of Ritu Raj will be heard more in the coming daysPublished: April 25, 2022 17:17:01

The latest release from Coke Studio Bangla ‘Bulbuli’ has garnered mass appreciation from music fans all around. Merged with a small verse written by Syed Gousul Alam Shaon named ‘Dol...


22807. HC orders to probe into mortgaging highways land  Published: April 25, 2022 17:06:29

The High Court on Monday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct a probe into the incident of taking a loan of Tk 150 million from a private bank by...


22808. West Side Story: Spielberg’s less talked-about masterpiecePublished: April 25, 2022 16:57:43

Two lovers from two communities yearn to be together, but the families they belong to are rivals. They are divided by gangs, conflicting for domination over territory they will soon...


22809. Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd is in search of a Medical Affairs ExecutivePublished: April 25, 2022 16:52:11

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Limited is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh. It has approvals from various international regulatory bodies.  Vacancy: not specified  Vacancy Type: Executive, Medical Affairs Job Responsibilities: Organizing clinical...


22810. Bangladesh logs 27 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: April 25, 2022 16:42:57

Bangladesh has registered 27 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,952,583. The government recorded no deaths in the 24-hour count, keeping the...


22811. PhD scholarship opportunity at King’s College LondonPublished: April 25, 2022 16:38:37

King’s College London is one of the oldest universities in the world. It has extremely distinguished alumni: Nobel Laureates, Grammy winners, Oscar winners, politicians, etc. It is one of the...


22812. Police identify six 'helmet wearing' students who murdered NahidPublished: April 25, 2022 16:35:20

Police detectives have identified six Dhaka College students who attacked and killed Nahid Hossain, a deliveryman, during the clash between students and New Market shop owners and workers. All the...


22813. 'Registered intended pilgrims over 65 cannot perform Hajj this year'Published: April 25, 2022 16:26:34

Registered intending pilgrims aged over 65 will not be allowed to perform Hajj this year, said State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan on Monday. "People aged above...


22814. RSF seeks govt actions to end fare anarchy, extortion on homebound travellersPublished: April 25, 2022 16:17:24

Road Safety Foundation (RSF) has called upon the government to take strict actions against transport operators to end fare anarchy, harassment and extortion on millions of homebound travellers during the...


22815. Stocks break gaining streak after four-dayPublished: April 25, 2022 16:14:52

Stocks slipped into the red on Monday, snapping a four-day winning streak, as the risk-averse investors opted for booking profit on quick-gaining issues. The market opened lower and the downward...


22816. Five railway stations come under fire in Ukraine, casualties reportedPublished: April 25, 2022 15:24:26

Five railway stations came under fire in western and central Ukraine on Monday, causing an unspecified number of casualties, Ukrainian television quoted state-run Ukrainian Railways as saying. Oleksander Kamyshin, the...


22817. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp - pioneering the modern day managerial rivalryPublished: April 25, 2022 15:08:14

Remember the fierce rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United that spanned nearly one decade?  Remember the magicians in the dugout—Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson — probably the last managerial duo...


22818. Large fire at oil depot in Russia's Bryansk, near UkrainePublished: April 25, 2022 15:01:42

A large fire broke out early on Monday at an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Bryansk, the emergencies ministry said, adding that no one was injured. There...


22819. 6 months’ paid youth fellowship opportunityPublished: April 25, 2022 14:49:52

Jointly held by House of Volunteers Foundation Bangladesh, Environmental Sustainability in Textile Industries (ESTex), and SNV Netherlands Development Organization, the Youth Water Fellowship Program (YWFP) is a rigorous water-focused fellowship...


22820. How to compare phones according to their specifications?Published: April 25, 2022 14:41:55

You don’t have to be an expert phone reviewer to compare phones according to their specifications. If you comprehend the following basics, you’ll be easily able to compare phones just...


22821. Bongo needs a Scrum MasterPublished: April 25, 2022 14:36:39

Bongo is a media-based startup specializing in the creation, distribution, and monetization of video content. They are the first and biggest video-on-demand service in the country. Their market goes beyond...


22822. Indonesia's palm oil export ban leaves global buyers with no plan BPublished: April 25, 2022 14:06:33

Global edible oil consumers have no option but to pay top dollar for supplies after Indonesia's surprise palm oil export ban forced buyers to seek alternatives, already in short supply...


22823. Power nap: Short break to prolong working energyPublished: April 25, 2022 13:45:27

A short daytime nap is often a great way to reinvigorate ourselves. Even for people who sleep soundly for 7-8 hours at night, it might be beneficial. Why? Because after...


22824. Bangladesh, Norway keen to broaden economic partnershipPublished: April 25, 2022 13:29:19

Bangladesh and Norway have expressed interest in broadening economic partnership through trade, investment and maritime sector cooperation. The two countries also discussed in particular the potential for investments in offshore...


22825. Scorching heat prevails in most parts of the countryPublished: April 25, 2022 12:47:29

People, in most parts of the country including Dhaka, are experiencing scorching heat during the month of Ramadan. A mild to severe heatwave is sweeping over most parts of the...


22826. Upto 50 per cent of hotels, motels booked already for Eid holidaysPublished: April 25, 2022 12:38:39

Holidaymakers are set to visit Cox’s Bazar, the longest unbroken sea beach in the world, in droves during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday as 50 per cent  hotels and motels were booked...


22827. Parents succumb to burn injuries in Jatrabari fire, daughter still in dangerPublished: April 25, 2022 12:09:04

Two members of a family burnt in a fire sparked by a gas leak in Dhaka’s Jatrabari have died. The mother and father have succumbed to their injuries while the...


22828. Prof Jahirul Haque new VC of Canadian University of BangladeshPublished: April 25, 2022 11:34:03

Professor Dr HM Jahirul Haque has been appointed as the vice chancellor of the Canadian University of Bangladesh (CUB) recently. The President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the...


22829. Stocks down at opening amid low turnoverPublished: April 25, 2022 11:29:58

Stocks opened lower on Monday as cautious investors opted for booking short-term profit on sector-wise issues. Following the previous four days’ rise, the market started on negative note and the...


22830. চন্দ্রিমা ও নিউ সুপার মার্কেটের জমি কার?Published: April 25, 2022 11:05:47

চন্দ্রিমা সুপার মার্কেট ও নিউ সুপার মার্কেটের জমি ঢাকা কলেজের দাবি করে প্রতিষ্ঠানটির শিক্ষক ও শিক্ষার্থীরা ফেরত চাইলেও তা এখন নিজেদের ‘বৈধ সম্পত্তি’ বলছে নগর কর্তৃপক্ষ। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের।  ঢাকা...


22831. Yemen's Houthis offer to release 200 prisoners before Eid al-Fitr, broadcaster reportsPublished: April 25, 2022 10:45:30

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement made a new offer to the United Nations that includes the release of 200 prisoners from each of the warring parties in Yemen before Muslim's Eid...


22832. Twitter board meets Elon Musk to discuss bid, reports sayPublished: April 25, 2022 10:09:51

Twitter's board reportedly met Elon Musk over the weekend to explore his $43bn (£33.6bn) takeover offer for the social media platform. After the Tesla boss first revealed his bid, Twitter's...


22833. পৃথিবীর অনেক এলাকায় কীটপতঙ্গের বাস্তুতন্ত্র ধ্বংসের পথে: গবেষণাPublished: April 25, 2022 10:02:01

বাড়ছে বিশ্বের তাপমাত্রা, সেই সঙ্গে মানুষের থাকার জায়গা আর খাবারের যোগান বাড়াতে গিয়ে বন উজাড় চলছে, চরমে পৌঁছাচ্ছে ভূমির ব্যবহার; সব মিলিয়ে পৃথিবীর অনেক এলাকায় কীটপতঙ্গের বাস্তুতন্ত্র ধ্বংসের দিকে এগিয়ে...


22834. In troubled France, no honeymoon for re-elected MacronPublished: April 25, 2022 09:56:22

Now comes the hard part. Emmanuel Macron may have seen off far-right leader Marine Le Pen, but his second term could be even rockier than the first with mounting political...


22835. US-based company to purchase 110mw power plant of KPCLPublished: April 25, 2022 09:53:36

Khulna Power Company Ltd. (KPCL), a listed power producer, will sell its 110MW barge mounted power plant at a value of US $15 million to a US-based company. The KPCL...


22836. France's Macron beats Le Pen to win second termPublished: April 25, 2022 09:52:25

French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, early projections by pollsters showed, securing a second term and heading off what...


22837. No overloading, launches to make double tripPublished: April 25, 2022 09:35:43

Launch operators will not be allowed to carry passengers beyond capacities and there will be double trip (by each launch) to facilitate hassle-free journey for Eid holidaymakers, said State Minister...


22838. Govt forms nat'l body to oversee export activitiesPublished: April 25, 2022 09:33:35

The government has formed a high-powered 'National Committee on Export' to oversee the export activities and take necessary measures taking existing and possible crises and post-graduation challenges into consideration. The...


22839. 12 e-coms refund Tk 818m to clientsPublished: April 25, 2022 09:32:15

Twelve crisis-ridden e-commerce companies refunded around Tk 818 million to their affected customers until date, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) data. The platforms are: Qcoom, Alesha Mart, Dalal...


22840. Ctg Port Day todayPublished: April 25, 2022 09:28:53

Today (April 25) is the Chittagong Port Day, and the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is observing its 135 years of formation. The CPA is handling the cargoes and containers of...


22841. 65-day fishing ban at Bay to begin May 20Published: April 25, 2022 09:26:14

The government has imposed a 65-day ban on fishing off the Bay of Bengal, in order to preserve the fish stock and boost their breeding. In this regard, the Ministry...


22842. Customs intelligence recovers 88 gold bars at Dhaka airportPublished: April 25, 2022 09:23:50

Customs intelligence on Sunday recovered 88 gold bars weighing around 10.2 kilograms from an aircraft at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The gold bars were recovered from an...


22843. Myanmar's Suu Kyi awaits verdict in first corruption casePublished: April 25, 2022 09:19:07

Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces a possible 15 years in prison on Monday, when a court in the military-ruled country is scheduled to deliver a verdict in...


22844. Insure export bill funding against fraudulencePublished: April 25, 2022 09:05:57

The central bank asks authorised dealer (AD) bankers to insurance their export financing to cover risk of any deceitful dealings. As an extra comfort, the banks have been advised to...


22845. Call money rate increases furtherPublished: April 25, 2022 08:59:21

The inter-bank call money rate increased further on Sunday despite injecting fresh funds by the central bank into the money market to keep it stable before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival....


22846. Cut taxes on expensive cooking oilsPublished: April 25, 2022 08:56:24

Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) suggests cuts in taxes on sunflower, olive and canola oils to help dilute dependence on widely consumed soybean and palm oils. Sunflower, olive and...


22847. Temperature hits 41°C in ChuadangaPublished: April 24, 2022 23:14:39

Western district Chuadanga is facing the worst of the severe heatwave sweeping over parts of the country as the maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded there at 41°C (Celsius). According...


22848. Ukraine to call for more powerful weapons when top US officials visit KyivPublished: April 24, 2022 23:02:55

Ukraine will ask US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin for more powerful weapons during an expected visit by the officials to Kyiv on Sunday, seeking...


22849. High import payments lead to price hike of essentialsPublished: April 24, 2022 22:53:52

High import payments, resulting in appreciation of dollar against taka, have pushed up the price of essentials in local markets further. On the other hand, odd climatic conditions have been...


22850. Bangladesh achieves national awareness about autism, says Saima WazedPublished: April 24, 2022 22:46:07

Bangladesh has achieved a national awareness about autism by involving the highest policymaking level of the state, said Saima Wazed Hossain, a member of the World Health Organization's 25-member expert...