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22851. Government stabilises commodity prices facing all hurdles, says Hasan MahmudPublished: April 24, 2022 22:32:25

Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today said the government has stabilised the prices of commodities facing all hurdles and the standard of life of people remains normal.  “The situations...


22852. Turkish ambassador holds closed-door meeting with BNP leadersPublished: April 24, 2022 22:22:37

Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Osman Turan held a closed-door meeting with a three-member BNP panel, led by the party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, on Sunday at the party chairperson’s...


22853. Man gets eight years jail for inciting violence in BholaPublished: April 24, 2022 22:08:29

A special tribunal in Barishal has sentenced a man to eight years in prison for spreading hate content that “hurt others’ religious sentiment and incited violence” after hacking a fellow...


22854. Recovering lost shrimp marketPublished: April 24, 2022 21:58:30

The frozen food exporters' renewed focus on allowing the export of the vannamei type of shrimps as the only way out for saving this segment of the country's exports couldn't...


22855. Sri Lankan lessons: as you sow, so you reapPublished: April 24, 2022 21:48:23

Economic experiences of some of the South-East Asian countries like South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan had long been taught in courses on economic development. In fact, developing countries like Bangladesh were...


22856. Viber introduces two-step verificationPublished: April 24, 2022 21:40:51

Rakuten Viber, a cross-platform voice over IP and instant messaging software application owned by Japanese multinational company Rakuten, has announced the rollout of its newest feature, two-step verification. The extra...


22857. AB Bank holds awareness programme on A-Challan in BoguraPublished: April 24, 2022 21:34:18

AB Bank recently organised an awareness programme in Bogura on the automated challan (A-Challan) system, by which income tax, passport fees and other government fees can be paid through its...


22858. FM highlights govt’s commitment towards 'free, fair and transparent' electionsPublished: April 24, 2022 21:26:22

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening institutions and noted significant works over the last few years creating scope for free, fair and transparent...


22859. Ukraine says Mariupol humanitarian corridor fails as shelling continuesPublished: April 24, 2022 21:17:09

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said no humanitarian routes were established out of the southeastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Sunday as Russian forces did not hold their...


22860. Danish Crown Princess Mary to meet PM, visit Rohingya campsPublished: April 24, 2022 21:04:51

Mary Elizabeth, the crown princess of Denmark, is scheduled to arrive here Monday on a three-day visit to hold a series of meetings in Dhaka and meet the Rohingyas in...


22861. ফারুকী হত্যা মামলায় জামিন পাননি কাজী ইব্রাহীমPublished: April 24, 2022 21:04:51

টেলিভিশনে ইসলামী অনুষ্ঠানের উপস্থাপক নুরুল ইসলাম ফারুকী হত্যা মামলায় কথিত ধর্মীয় বক্তা মুফতি কাজী ইব্রাহীমের জামিন নাকচ করেছে আদালত। সোমবার শুনানি শেষে ঢাকা মহানগর হাকিম নিভানা খায়ের জেসী জামিন আবেদন...


22862. Activist, campaigning to protect playground, detained with son in KalabaganPublished: April 24, 2022 20:56:21

Police have detained an activist, Syeda Ratna, who has actively been campaigning against the construction of an establishment on a playground in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area. 17-year-old son of the activist...


22863. 32,904 families to get houses on TuesdayPublished: April 24, 2022 20:41:42

As many as 32,904 landless and homeless families across the country will get houses under the third phase of the Ashrayan-2 Project on Tuesday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Prime Minister Sheikh...


22864. Real Betis beat Valencia on penalties in Copa del Rey finalPublished: April 24, 2022 20:40:11

Real Betis held their nerve to win a penalty shootout 5-4 and edge out Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday after a thrilling contest had ended 1-1...


22865. Banks to take insurance coverage against financing to exportersPublished: April 24, 2022 20:31:22

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked banks to take insurance coverage against their financing to exporters. Currently, banks can extend financing facilities to exporters against usance - the allowable period, permitted...


22866. 'No' to overhead cablesPublished: April 24, 2022 20:29:04

Overhead cables are making a greater mess with time for reasons understandable. With sprawling housing complexes popping up, multi-storied residential and commercial buildings dotting vacant city spaces and replacing smaller...


22867. Natural dimensions and human emergencyPublished: April 24, 2022 20:24:56

One needs to recall an interesting and thoughtful article written by climate activist, scientist and analyst Matt McGrath on April 28, 2019 highlighting the natural and human emergency the facing...


22868. মাসুদ রানার স্বত্ব: আপিল আবেদনের শুনানি ৩০ মেPublished: April 24, 2022 20:15:26

সেবা প্রকাশনীর পাঠকপ্রিয় স্পাই থ্রিলার ‘মাসুদ রানা’ সিরিজের ২৬০টি এবং ‘কুয়াশা’ সিরিজের ৫০টি বইয়ের লেখক হিসেবে মালিকানা স্বত্ব শেখ আবদুল হাকিমকে দিয়ে হাই কোর্টের দেওয়া রায়ের বিরুদ্ধে করা আপিল আবেদন...


22869. Patuakhali’s handwritten newspaper, published by labourer, gains global media coveragePublished: April 24, 2022 20:11:42

Andharmanik, named after a local river, is a bimonthly handwritten newspaper launched by Mohammed Hasan Parvez in West Sonatala village in Patuakhali district, where national dailies rarely reach and most...


22870. HC clears way for evicting illegal establishments in Ichamati’s bankPublished: April 24, 2022 19:42:41

The High Court has cleared the way to evict illegal establishments and occupations built at the bank of Ichamati River in Pabna. The court on Sunday lifted a status quo...


22871. DNCC mayor says they will preserve cricketer Mosharraf’s gravePublished: April 24, 2022 19:30:53

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam on Sunday directed the department concerned of the city corporation to take steps to preserve the grave of former Bangladesh national...


22872. Chief justice reaches Turkey to join constitutional court’s programmePublished: April 24, 2022 19:19:47

Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique reached Turkey on Saturday to join the ceremony for the 60th anniversary of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkey and he will stay...


22873. Three flyovers, Nalka bridge to be opened Monday to tackle Eid rushPublished: April 24, 2022 19:14:24

Three flyovers from Joydebpur to Alenga to Hatikumrul will be opened for traffic on Monday to control the rush on the roads ahead of Eid, according to Road Transport and...


22874. Ten people from missing Japanese boat confirmed deadPublished: April 24, 2022 19:12:20

Ten people found so far from a Japanese tour boat missing off the country's northern coast have been confirmed dead, the coast guard said on Sunday. The boat went missing...


22875. ‘US will be neutral in Bangladesh election’Published: April 24, 2022 19:03:54

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said the US will not take any side in the upcoming elections in Bangladesh and reiterated US commitment across the world to help...


22876. Health minister warns travellers of surging Covid cases in IndiaPublished: April 24, 2022 18:34:11

Health Minister Zahid Maleque has advised travellers making plans to visit India to tread cautiously as COVID-19 cases have been surging in the neighbouring country. In the last 24 hours,...


22877. নিখোঁজ জাপানি নৌকার ১০ আরোহী নিহতPublished: April 24, 2022 18:25:48

জাপানের উত্তরাঞ্চলীয় উপকূলে নিখোঁজ একটি পর্যটকবাহী নৌকার ১০ আরোহীর মৃত্যুর খবর নিশ্চিত করেছে দেশটির কোস্ট গার্ড। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। ২৬ আরোহী নিয়ে ভ্রমণে যাওয়া ‘কাজু ১’ শনিবার থেকে নিখোঁজ।...


22878. New Market clashes: Police say they find important information from MokbulPublished: April 24, 2022 18:16:59

Police say they have found important information regarding the violent clashes between Dhaka College students and New Market shopkeepers after interrogating Advocate Mokbul Hossain, former president of the New Market...


22879. টাঙ্গাইলে সিলিং ফ্যান খুলে পড়ে ২ শিশুর মৃত্যু, আহত মাPublished: April 24, 2022 18:03:30

টাঙ্গাইলের ভুঞাপুরে ঘরের সিলিং ফ্যান খুলে দুই ভাইয়ের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। এ সময় আহত হয়েছে ওই দুই শিশুর মা। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। রোববার দুপুরে উপজেলার পুর্নবাসন এলাকায় এ ঘটনা ঘটে...


22880. National Consultant job open at World Health OrganizationPublished: April 24, 2022 17:49:49

A specialized agency of the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for international public health. Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: National Consultant (Entomologist) Job Responsibilities: Provide technical advice and...


22881. Bangladesh’s digital land tax system chosen 'WSIS Champion' for 2022Published: April 24, 2022 17:42:51

Bangladesh’s Digital Land (Development) Tax system, under Ministry of Land, has been chosen as one of the five champion projects of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022...


22882. Top US officials to visit Kyiv amid Ukraine's call for powerful weaponsPublished: April 24, 2022 17:41:32

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv on Sunday to discuss Ukraine's call for more heavy arms, two months after Russia's invasion began....


22883. Call to ban three-wheelers from highwaysPublished: April 24, 2022 17:37:31

The Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh (PWAB) has called on the authorities to regulate the movement of motorcycles and ban three-wheelers from all highways to reduce the risk of accidents...


22884. BCB announces Test squad for Sri Lanka seriesPublished: April 24, 2022 17:36:18

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the first Test of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the last series...


22885. PM directs authorities to take measures for stabilising commodity marketPublished: April 24, 2022 17:26:38

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities to take stringent measures against those who deliberately drive up prices of essential items. The government is doing its best to control...


22886. Country experiencing mild to moderate heat wavePublished: April 24, 2022 17:20:35

A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country including Dhaka and it may continue to spread in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am...


22887. Spreading happiness through Project TrishnaPublished: April 24, 2022 17:14:05

Project Trishna, a venture of Footsteps Bangladesh, is working extensively to ensure access to safe water for the marginalised communities in the country. Since 2015 Project Trishna has been working...


22888. Amid major voids in Test cricket, Tamim Iqbal dreams big for 2023Published: April 24, 2022 17:06:22

Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win against New Zealand, the World Test Champions, earlier this year gave the team a renewed morale when it comes to red-ball cricket. In their next Test...


22889. Easy mash recipes: A bachelor’s tribute to momPublished: April 24, 2022 16:56:46

“It was the time when I left my house for my graduation,” said Md Jobayer Al Salehin, a student of the English Department of Shahjalal Universities of Science and Technologies....


22890. 517 more diarrhoea patients admitted to icddr,bPublished: April 24, 2022 16:51:56

As many as 517 more diarrhoea patients were admitted to the icddr,b, an international health research institute in Dhaka, in the last 15 hours till 3:00 pm on Sunday. AKM...


22891. Bangladesh reports 24 fresh Covid cases, zero deathPublished: April 24, 2022 16:43:36

Bangladesh has logged 24 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 1,952,556. The government did not register any fatalities in the 24-hour count...


22892. Floodwater breaches Chhayar Haor dam in SunamganjPublished: April 24, 2022 16:32:38

Floodwaters have streamed into Chhayar Haor (wetlands) in Sunamganj's Shalla after the levee protecting crops broke as rivers and water bodies in the district continued to swell. The dam collapsed...


22893. DBBL holds 26th AGMPublished: April 24, 2022 16:27:40

Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a virtual platform on Sunday. Sayem Ahmed, chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, presided over...


22894. Stocks extend rally for fourth dayPublished: April 24, 2022 16:21:11

The market extended the rally for a fourth straight session on Sunday, with rising turnover value, as institutional investors put fresh funds on major sector stocks. The market opened higher...


22895. Consumers opt for cashless payment this EidPublished: April 24, 2022 16:00:58

The festive seasons remained cloaked in uncertainty due to the Covid-19 Pandemic in recent years. Despite the continuing concerns, the pandemic painted a positive picture of the digital payment ecosystem...


22896. BGMEA urges govt to cut illegal gas connectionPublished: April 24, 2022 15:32:23

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) urged the government to cut all illegal gas connections in the country. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan made the call in a meeting...


22897. Hollywood actor Liam Neeson hails UNICEF vaccination effortsPublished: April 24, 2022 15:26:57

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson is leading UNICEF’s global immunisation initiative with a global message thanking the scientists, parents, health workers, and others who have been so critical in helping...


22898. Getting back to the Childhood in a snapPublished: April 24, 2022 15:23:21

It’s the 2000s. Coming back home from school, turning on the television and tuning to Cartoon Network. I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch...


22899. ঈদের রাস্তায় বিপদ বাড়াবে ২ আর ৩ চাকার বাহন: যাত্রী কল্যাণ সমিতিPublished: April 24, 2022 15:05:39

ঈদযাত্রার পথে দুর্ঘটনার ঝুঁকি কমানোর পাশাপাশি গণপরিবহন চলাচলে শৃঙ্খলা বজায় রাখার স্বার্থে সকল মহাসড়কে মোটরসাইকেল চলাচল নিয়ন্ত্রণ এবং রিকশা, ইজিবাইক ও অটোরিকশা চলাচল বন্ধের দাবি জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ যাত্রী কল্যাণ সমিতি।...


22900. New ferry terminal to be launched before EidPublished: April 24, 2022 15:04:37

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) is working to launch a new ferry terminal at Majhir Ghat in Shariatpur to mitigate the sufferings of homebound people and ensure smooth services...