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23751. Can a banker love the business of its customer and become its saviour?Published: April 13, 2022 20:49:25

Once a man came to the office of this scribe for seeking loan. This scribe asked him how much loan is required. The man replied with a big smile: "That...


23752. Addressing the rises in the prices of essentialsPublished: April 13, 2022 20:45:12

As the low-income and vulnerable population groups in Bangladesh were struggling to recover from the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the unabated rise in the prices of essentials has...


23753. It is 'now or never' for capping global warmingPublished: April 13, 2022 20:41:59

International Panel on Climate change (IPCC), a body of climate scientists appointed by the UN to provide scientific facts and figures on  climate change to government policymakers for taking necessary...


23754. Wind, solar power prices climb nearly 30pc in a year globallyPublished: April 13, 2022 20:35:46

Prices for wind and solar power in major global markets have climbed nearly 30 per cent in a year as developers have struggled with chaotic supply chains and surging costs...


23755. Speakers emphasise strengthening tobacco control actPublished: April 13, 2022 20:32:04

State Minister for the Ministry of Religious Affairs has called for strengthening the tobacco control act to save the country from the curse of nicotine addiction. “To save the country...


23756. বৈশ্বিক সংকটে বাংলাদেশেও কিছু পণ্যের দাম বেড়েছে, আমরা কিন্তু চুপচাপ বসে নেই: প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: April 13, 2022 20:24:14

দেশবাসীকে পহেলা বৈশাখের শুভেচ্ছা জানিয়ে চলমান বৈশ্বিক সঙ্কটকালেও জনগণের কষ্ট লাঘবে সরকার সচেষ্ট রয়েছে বলে আশ্বস্ত করেছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা। বঙ্গাব্দ ১৪২৯ উপলক্ষে নববর্ষের শুভেচ্ছা জানাতে বুধবার জাতির উদ্দেশে ভাষণ...


23757. Mizan, suspended DIG of police, gets bail in bribery casePublished: April 13, 2022 20:17:43

The High Court (HC) has granted two-month bail to Mizanur Rahman, a suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police, in a bribery case. A single bench of Justice Mostafizur Rahman...


23758. Bangladesh top in South Asia to establish gender equity, says Indira Published: April 13, 2022 20:14:03

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatunnesa Indira said Bangladesh has been ranked at the top among all South Asian countries for establishing equity-based society management.  "Bangladesh is now a...


23759. Completion of mega projects to revamp national economy, says PMPublished: April 13, 2022 20:02:16

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country's economy will witness a complete overhaul after the completion of the mega projects. "The Padma Bridge is being constructed with own finance,...


23760. ঈদের ট্রেনে নারীদের জন্য আলাদা বগি Published: April 13, 2022 20:00:43

এবার ঈদের ট্রেনে নারীদের জন্য আলাদা বগির ব্যবস্থা নিচ্ছে রেলওয়ে।  বুধবার রেল ভবনে এক সংবাদ সম্মেলনে এ তথ্য জানিয়েছেন রেলমন্ত্রী নুরুল ইসলাম সুজন।  বাংলাদেশে বাসে নারীদের জন্য আসন সংরক্ষিত থাকলেও...


23761. ধর্মে-ধর্মে বিভেদ থাকবে না, এমন দেশ গড়তে হবে: প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: April 13, 2022 19:58:20

সবাইকে বাঙালির সার্বজনীন উৎসব নববর্ষের শুভেচ্ছা জানিয়ে ধর্মীয় বিভেদমুক্ত দেশ গড়ার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা।তিনি বলেছেন, “বাঙালি জাতীয়তাবাদের অসাম্প্রদায়িক চেতনায় স্নাত হয়ে আসুন, বাংলাদেশকে একটি সুখী-সমৃদ্ধ সোনার বাংলাদেশ হিসেবে...


23762. Bangladesh makes strong economic recovery, says World BankPublished: April 13, 2022 19:50:03

Bangladesh has made a strong economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but growth faces new headwinds as global commodity prices increase amid the uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine,...


23763. Eid, Boishak shopping swells to Tk 1.5 trillion Published: April 13, 2022 19:49:52

Smarting from two consecutive years of pandemic-induced losses the country has returned to a festive mood giving a fillip to this year’s Ramadan, Pohela Boishakh, and Eid-ul-Fitr shopping.  Economists and...


23764. এ বছর বাংলাদেশ থেকে হজে যেতে পারবেন ৫৭,৮৫৬ জনPublished: April 13, 2022 19:35:08

মহামারীর কারণে দুই বছর বন্ধ রাখার পর বিদেশিদের জন্য হজের দুয়ার এবার খুলছে; বাংলাদেশ থেকে এ বছর মোট ৫৭ হাজার ৮৫৬ জন হজে যেতে পারবেন। ধর্ম প্রতিমন্ত্রী মো. ফরিদুল হক...


23765. Justice-seeking people become destitute due to corruption of officials and high demand of lawyers :CJ  Published: April 13, 2022 19:26:12

Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique has said the justice-seeking people who come to the court for justice are becoming destitute due to the corruption of the officials of the courts...


23766. US report on human rights far from reality, says ShahriarPublished: April 13, 2022 19:16:59

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam has said the US report on Bangladesh’s human rights practices contains some “misinformation”. He also said they collected information primarily from the...


23767. Govt declares public holiday on April 17 in MujibnagarPublished: April 13, 2022 19:16:54

The government has announced April 17 as a public holiday at  Mujibnagar in Meherpur district marking the historic Mujibnagar Day.   The Public Administration Ministry issued a notification in this regard...


23768. US says security forces in Bangladesh get impunity for abuse, corruptionPublished: April 13, 2022 19:08:20

Despite reports of widespread impunity for abuses and killings by security forces, the Bangladesh government took few measures to address the issue, a US State Department report said on Wednesday....


23769. ঈদে ২৭,৬০০ কোটি টাকার নতুন নোট ছাড়বে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকPublished: April 13, 2022 18:11:39

মানুষের চাহিদা মেটাতে বরাবরের মতো এবারও ঈদে নতুন নোট ছাড়ছে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক। এই রোজার ঈদে ২৭ হাজার ৬০০ কোটি টাকার নতুন নোট ছাড়া হবে বলে জানিয়েছেন বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের নির্বাহী পরিচালক...


23770. Apollo 10 ½: An American space-age nostalgiaPublished: April 13, 2022 17:57:38

The late 1960s was the pinnacle of the space race; there was a tough contest for sending a man to the moon. The American youth had a pretty different experience...


23771. Islamophobia in Indian filmsPublished: April 13, 2022 17:54:20

India vs Pakistan cricket match is underway, the crowd is enthralled by the sheer excitement that always comes with such matches. The viewers in front of a television set in...


23772. New York court didn’t dismiss reserve heist case, says Bangladesh BankPublished: April 13, 2022 17:50:45

Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday said a court in New York did not dismiss the case that was filed to recover $81 million in reserve funds stolen by hackers in 2016....


23773. প্রতি জেলায় সিনেপ্লেক্স চান প্রধানমন্ত্রী Published: April 13, 2022 17:42:56

দেশের চলচ্চিত্র শিল্পকে বাঁচিয়ে রাখতে প্রতিটি জেলা-উপজেলায় কেবল সিনেমা হল নয় 'সিনেপ্লেক্স' তৈরি করে শিল্পের 'চতুর্মুখী বিকাশের' ওপর গুরুত্ব দিয়েছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা।   এই লক্ষ্যে সরকারের এক হাজার কোটি টাকার...


23774. FBCCI urges Canadian companies to invest in Bangladesh’s waste managementPublished: April 13, 2022 17:36:54

FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin has urged Canadian companies to invest in waste management and waste-to-power generation in Bangladesh as the country has a number of reputed companies in this field. ...


23775. ID proof mandatory to buy train tickets Published: April 13, 2022 17:25:10

The government has reimposed a rule that requires travellers to show their national identification (NID) cards in order to buy train tickets.  This time, however, each individual planning to travel...


23776. Culture has no clash with religions, says PMPublished: April 13, 2022 17:10:09

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said some people want to create confrontation between culture and religions but the culture has no clash with the religions. “Religions are for individuals, but...


23777. ‘গৎবাঁধা’ রায়, বললেন হুমায়ুন আজাদের ভাইPublished: April 13, 2022 17:00:10

দেড় যুগ আগে একুশে বইমেলার বাইরে বহুমাত্রিক লেখক, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বাংলা বিভাগের অধ্যাপক হুমায়ুন আজাদকে হত্যার ঘটনায় চার জঙ্গির ফাঁসির আদেশ দিয়ে আদালতের রায়কে ‘গৎবাঁধা’ বলেছেন মামলার বাদী মঞ্জুর কবির।হুমায়ুন...


23778. 31 Covid-19 cases, no deaths reported in 24 hoursPublished: April 13, 2022 16:17:16

Bangladesh has recorded 31 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the total caseload from the disease to 1,952,162. The government did not register any fatality from the disease...


23779. India likely to face more power cuts this yearPublished: April 13, 2022 16:06:20

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected...


23780. Stocks snap two-day losing streakPublished: April 13, 2022 15:51:43

Stocks rebounded on the gaining streak on Wednesday, snapping a two-day sharp decline, as bargain hunters went on late hours buying binge on lucrative issues. They opened sharply lower and...


23781. Sri Lanka PM offers protesters talks as opposition eyes no-confidence votePublished: April 13, 2022 15:44:48

Sri Lanka's prime minister offered talks on Wednesday with protesters calling for the government to step down over its handling of an economic crisis as the opposition threatened to bring...


23782. Recycling factory to turn old laptops, mobile phones into goldPublished: April 13, 2022 15:42:19

The British Royal Mint has taken an initiative to turn old laptops and mobile phones into Gold. This is supposed to be the World's first successful recycling factory. This facility...


23783. Diarrhoea outburst occurred earlier than expected, doctors advise precautionsPublished: April 13, 2022 15:40:28

A sudden outbreak of diarrhoea has swept Dhaka city and its surrounding areas for the last few weeks. Instances of diarrhoea usually increase during summer, but this year the disease...


23784. Diarrhoea outburst occurred earlier than expected, doctors advise precautionsPublished: April 13, 2022 15:40:28

A sudden outbreak of diarrhoea has swept Dhaka city and its surrounding areas for the last few weeks. Instances of diarrhoea usually increase during summer, but this year the disease...


23785. Graft case against Zubaida Rahman to continue: SCPublished: April 13, 2022 15:29:34

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the continuation of the trial proceedings of a corruption case filed against Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of...


23786. 2.3 million people to get cholera vaccines in Dhaka in MayPublished: April 13, 2022 15:25:59

A total of 2.3 million people from five diarrhoea-prone areas in Dhaka will be vaccinated against cholera next month as part of a campaign to stem a surge in diarrhoeal...


23787. ভ্রমণে বাজেট কীভাবে করবেন?Published: April 13, 2022 15:14:44

কোথাও ঘুরতে যাওয়ার আগে প্রথমেই মাথায় আসে কোন বিষয়টি? কোন কোন জিনিস সঙ্গে নিয়ে যেতে হবে, কোথায় থাকতে হবে এরকম অনেক ভাবনাই হয়তো জট পাকায় তখন। তবে এই সবকিছুই অসম্পূর্ণ...


23788. Diploma programmes for female students at Oxford University, £10,000 Tuition WaiverPublished: April 13, 2022 14:43:56

Oxford University is one of the oldest and has always been in the Top 5 universities worldwide. Host Country: the United Kingdom Host University: Oxford University Nationality: International Female students ...


23789. Pahela Baishakh: PM to address nation this eveningPublished: April 13, 2022 14:07:03

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation this evening on the occasion of the Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, to be celebrated tomorrow. She is...


23790. Real Madrid's problem with pressing and pacePublished: April 13, 2022 13:49:59

Real Madrid, although qualifying against Chelsea last night after a nail-biting fight–that went to the extra time, played one of the worst matches of this season. The 3-2 scoreline in...


23791. ICCB lauds Bangladesh’s tremendous post-pandemic economic recovery, growthPublished: April 13, 2022 13:33:23

The economy of Bangladesh has fared quite well despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the onset of the Coronavirus, the economy was growing rapidly. In FY20 the growth...


23792. রেলমন্ত্রীর আশ্বাসে ৬ ঘণ্টা পর ট্রেন ধর্মঘট প্রত্যাহারPublished: April 13, 2022 13:27:13

রেলমন্ত্রী নুরুল ইসলাম সুজনের সঙ্গে বৈঠকে দাবি পূরণের ঘোষণা পাওয়ার পর সারা দেশে ট্রেন ধর্মঘট প্রত্যাহার করে নিয়েছেন রেল কর্মীরা। বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে রানিং স্টাফ ও শ্রমিক কর্মচারী সমিতির ডাকে এ...


23793. Railway workers call off strike after assurance from ministerPublished: April 13, 2022 13:19:49

Railway workers have called off a nationwide strike after receiving assurances from the government over the restoration of an overtime allowance. No train left any station between 6:00 am and...


23794. Musk is sued by Twitter shareholdersPublished: April 13, 2022 13:12:23

Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by former Twitter Inc shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because he waited too long to...


23795. Four get death sentence in Humayun Azad murder casePublished: April 13, 2022 12:51:32

A Dhaka court has sentenced four to death in the murder of Humayun Azad, the first known victim of a series of attacks by suspected militants in Bangladesh. Fourth Dhaka...


23796. হুমায়ুন আজাদের উপর হামলা: ৪ জঙ্গির ফাঁসির রায়Published: April 13, 2022 12:45:52

দেড় যুগ আগে একুশে বইমেলার বাইরে বহুমাত্রিক লেখক, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের বাংলা বিভাগের অধ্যাপক হুমায়ুন আজাদের উপর হামলার ঘটনায় চার জঙ্গির ফাঁসির রায় দিয়েছে আদালত। ঢাকার চতুর্থ অতিরিক্ত মহানগর দায়রা জজ...


23797. Ukraine says it has arrested top Putin allyPublished: April 13, 2022 12:22:16

Ukraine's security services on Tuesday said they had arrested pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, who is President Vladimir Putin's closest and most influential ally in Ukraine, reports Reuters. President Volodymyr Zelensky...


23798. Sri Lanka halts debt repayment pending IMF bailout planPublished: April 13, 2022 12:06:35

Sri Lanka is suspending its repayment of foreign debt, including bonds and government-to-government borrowing, pending the completion of a loan restructuring programme with the International Monetary Fund to deal with...


23799. Markets plunge at openingPublished: April 13, 2022 11:34:16

Stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday, maintaining the previous day’s steep fall, as the jittery investors kept their sell-off to avoid further losses. Following the previous day’s sharp decline, DSEX,...


23800. Countrywide train services halted amid railway workers' protestsPublished: April 13, 2022 11:15:55

Railway workers have shut down the operation of train services nationwide in protest against the waiver of a special overtime allowance. No train has departed from any station since 6:00...