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24501. DSE turnover dips below Tk 7.0b markPublished: April 05, 2022 08:56:02

Stocks plunged on Monday, snapping a two-day gaining streak due to profit booking sell-offs. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, slid 53 points or 0.78 per cent to...


24502. Rice output in Aus season dropsPublished: April 05, 2022 08:47:04

A significant fall in rice output in the Aus season has raised concerns over achieving targeted rice production in the current financial year (FY '22). Aus production dropped to 3.0...


24503. Export earnings soar 33.41pc in July-MarPublished: April 05, 2022 08:44:56

The country's earnings from export of merchandise goods experienced a hefty growth of 33.41 per cent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY), 2021-22, following increased...


24504. Gas crisis in city for second dayPublished: April 05, 2022 08:42:48

Natural gas-supply shortage continued in and around the capital for the second day with slightly improved scenario on Monday along with low gas pressure and frequent electricity outages. Industrial output...


24505. Dollar bonds now open for unlimited investmentPublished: April 05, 2022 08:37:34

Two specialized savings schemes in US dollar are now open for unlimited investment as the government withdraws the cap to forestall any greenback shortage under import-payment pressures. However, officials say,...


24506. Bangladesh invaluable partner in building free Indo-Pacific: BidenPublished: April 05, 2022 08:33:17

Billing Bangladesh as an invaluable partner in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region-a latest geostrategic focus--US President Joe Biden expressed his confidence that the partnership would further strengthen. In...


24507. Bangladesh growth may shrink, inflation intensifyPublished: April 05, 2022 08:28:19

Fallouts from the Russia-Ukraine war and global commodity-price spiral may stymie Bangladesh's economic growth and also fuel inflation by this fiscal yearend, the central bank forewarns. The Bangladesh Bank (BB)...


24508. 99pc of world's population breathes poor-quality air  Published: April 04, 2022 22:39:32

The WHO says 99 per cent of the global population breathes air that exceeds its air-quality limits and is often rife with particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs,...


24509. UN report says only severe emissions cuts will avoid climate extremesPublished: April 04, 2022 22:35:32

Drastic cuts to fossil fuel use. Growing forests and eating less meat. These are just some of the actions needed in this decade to contain global warming to 1.5 degrees...


24510. Global outcry at ‘war crime’ killings near Kyiv as frontline shiftsPublished: April 04, 2022 21:48:53

Global outrage spread on Monday at civilian killings in north Ukraine where a mass grave and tied bodies shot at close range were found in a town taken back from...


24511. Sri Lanka's worsening economic crisisPublished: April 04, 2022 21:35:51

The political situation in Sri Lanka is fast heating up over the violent public protests against acute scarcity of fuel, power, food and medicine. Some infuriated demonstrators burnt vehicles near...


24512. Padma Bridge to enliven Mongla portPublished: April 04, 2022 21:32:32

The once faint signs of the Mongla Port's revival have started becoming distinct in the recent times. As the under-construction Padma Bridge nears completion, with the laying of its railway...


24513. Health sector's progress and pitfalls  Published: April 04, 2022 21:28:45

At the ceremony of unveiling of a book's cover at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city on Saturday, speakers made incisive observations on the country's health sector. Titled...


24514. Three of six damaged wells of Bibiyana gas field repaired, says ChevronPublished: April 04, 2022 21:05:26

Three out of six damaged wells of the Chevron-operated Bibiyana gas field were repaired and gas extractions from the repaired wells will begin soon. Sheikh Jahidur Rahman, communications manager of...


24515. UNGA should remove Russia from Human Rights Council, say USPublished: April 04, 2022 20:51:50

The United States will ask the UN General Assembly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council, the US ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, after Ukraine accused...


24516. For 'win-win-win' PPPPublished: April 04, 2022 20:35:02

The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) is committed to supporting public agencies to deliver public infrastructure services that are required to enhance the development of Bangladesh. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can...


24517. Russia to resume flights with 52 'friendly' countriesPublished: April 04, 2022 20:32:36

Russia plans to end restrictions on flights to and from 52 countries after April 9, part of its plans to reduce measures taken to slow the spread of Covid-19, Prime...


24518. The Ukraine war: is it civilisational?Published: April 04, 2022 20:31:34

In most of the narratives of the ongoing war in Ukraine, a common refrain that appears in print and electronic media of Europe and America is about its  'civilisational' character....


24519. Export earnings witness nearly 55pc growth in MarchPublished: April 04, 2022 20:22:54

Export earnings of Bangladesh witnessed 54.82 per cent growth in March compared to the same month last year. The country fetched $4,762.22 million buoyed by the healthy performances of the...


24520. Bangladesh imports 90,000 tonnes of edible oil after VAT reductionPublished: April 04, 2022 20:07:32

Bangladesh has imported around 90,000 tonnes of edible oil from abroad at a lower rate after the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on the import of the commodity. Commerce Minister...


24521. ‘Ties between Bangladeshis, Americans more intertwined’Published: April 04, 2022 20:00:11

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the ties between Bangladeshis and Americans grow deeper and more intertwined with every generation as the two countries celebrate five decades of...


24522. Russia introduces visa restrictions for citizens of ‘unfriendly countries’Published: April 04, 2022 19:41:07

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday introducing visa restrictions for citizens of countries that Moscow deems "unfriendly" in response to sanctions over Ukraine. The decree, which comes...


24523. Police constable suspended for ‘harassing’ Tejgaon College teacherPublished: April 04, 2022 19:18:00

Police have suspended a constable who allegedly harassed a college teacher in Dhaka’s Farmgate for wearing a 'tip' -- a traditional adornment. They also formed a committee on Monday to...


24524. 589 lives lost in road crashes in March  Published: April 04, 2022 19:11:42

As many as 589 lives were lost while 647 people were injured in 458 road crash incidents across the country in March, showing an increase of 13.43 per cent of...


24525. Imran Khan nominates former chief justice of Pakistan as caretaker PMPublished: April 04, 2022 19:07:52

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday nominated Gulzar Ahmed, a former chief justice of the country, for the office of the caretaker prime minister. The announcement was made by...


24526. HC admits for hearing plea for liquidation of Grameen Telecom    Published: April 04, 2022 19:01:37

The High Court on Monday accepted for further hearing of a petition filed seeking liquidation of Grameen Telecom, an organisation owned by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. However, the court...


24527. Pakistan's top court adjourns hearing on Imran Khan's move to block ousterPublished: April 04, 2022 18:56:46

Pakistan's top court adjourned on Monday without deciding on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions in blocking an opposition attempt to oust him, a move that has led...


24528. High Court to hear 10-year-old rule on Sagar-Runi murderPublished: April 04, 2022 18:18:14

The High Court on Monday fixed for hearing soon a rule issued 10 years back over the government's move to identify the motive behind the murder of journalist couple Sagar...


24529. দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকায় ৫৫ মিনিটেই গুটিয়ে গেল বাংলাদেশের দ্বিতীয় ইনিংসPublished: April 04, 2022 18:13:45

ডারবান টেস্টের শেষ দিনে কেশভ মহারাজ ও সাইমন হার্মারের স্পিনের বিপক্ষে ন্যূনতম লড়াইটুকুও করতে পারল না বাংলাদেশ। ম্যাচ এগিয়ে নেওয়ার চোয়ালবদ্ধ প্রতিজ্ঞা দেখাতে পারলেন না কেউই। তাতে পঞ্চম ও শেষ...


24530. TIB gets $5.34m from Sweden as fund for anti-corruption campaignPublished: April 04, 2022 18:12:43

The Swedish government will provide a grant of US$5.34 million to Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) to accelerate its anti-corruption campaign in the country. The Swedish embassy in Dhaka and TIB...


24531. Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $44b againPublished: April 04, 2022 17:53:11

Bangladesh's forex reserves rose to $44.30 billion again after slacking in the previous month, thanks to growing inward remittance. The forex reserve fell to $43.89 billion on March 6 2022...


24532. ব্যাটারিচালিত তিন চাকার যান মহাসড়কে উঠতে পারবে না: আদালতPublished: April 04, 2022 17:51:44

ব্যাটারিচালিত তিন চাকার গাড়িগুলো মহাসড়কে উঠতে পারবে না বলে আদেশ দিয়েছে সর্বোচ্চ আদালত। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। আপিল বিভাগের এই আদেশের ফলে মহাসড়ক ছাড়া অন্য সব সড়কে এই যানগুলো চলার...


24533. নারীর টিপ পরা নিয়ে হেনস্থায় অভিযুক্ত পুলিশ সদস্য শনাক্ত, বিভাগীয় ব্যবস্থা শুরুPublished: April 04, 2022 17:39:08

পুলিশের পোশাক পরা একজন ব্যক্তির বিরুদ্ধে টিপ পরা নিয়ে একজন শিক্ষককে হেনস্থার যে অভিযোগ উঠেছে, তাকে শনাক্ত করা হয়েছে। তার বিরুদ্ধে বিভাগীয় ব্যবস্থা শুরু করেছে পুলিশ। খবর বিবিসি বাংলা'র। ঢাকা...


24534. Elon Musk reveals 9.2pc stake in Twitter, shares surge 26pcPublished: April 04, 2022 17:35:27

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has built a 9.2 per cent stake in Twitter Inc, a regulatory filing showed on Monday, potentially making him the biggest stakeholder in...


24535. Have enough fertiliser in stock, no shortage: Agriculture MinisterPublished: April 04, 2022 17:35:02

Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque on Monday told the parliament that there is sufficient stock of fertiliser in the country against the demand. "The amount of stocked fertiliser is...


24536. The things you should follow before buying a second-hand laptopPublished: April 04, 2022 17:21:10

As the current market trends suggest, getting a new laptop can prove to be costly, not to mention that laptops are usually more expensive than similar desktop counterparts. In that...


24537. 61 Covid-19 cases, one death reported in 24 hoursPublished: April 04, 2022 17:00:39

Bangladesh has registered 61 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the total caseload from the disease to 1,951,831. The government recorded one death in the 24-hour count, taking...


24538. Walton sets up 2.16 MW rooftop solar power plantPublished: April 04, 2022 16:57:48

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid inaugurated a 2.16-megawatt solar power generation plant at Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC’s headquarters on Sunday. Walton has set up the...


24539. Supreme Court allows easy bikes on roads, except for highwaysPublished: April 04, 2022 16:37:56

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday allowed the three-wheeler, commonly known as easy bikes, to run all the roads across the country, except for the highways. A...


24540. Kremlin condemns Polish comments on readiness to host nuclear weaponsPublished: April 04, 2022 16:28:32

Kremlin condemns Polish comments on readiness to host nuclear weapons The Kremlin on Monday condemned comments by the leader of Poland's ruling party, who said Warsaw would be open to...


24541. Salma Khatun named in ICC's team of Women's World Cup 2022Published: April 04, 2022 16:24:18

Salma Khatun has been selected for the most valuable team of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 tournament after a memorable debut campaign in New Zealand. The Bangladesh stalwart made...


24542. Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd is in search of an SEO specialistPublished: April 04, 2022 16:22:33

Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd is one of the biggest IT distribution companies in Bangladesh. Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: SEO Specialist Job Responsibilities: Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results,...


24543. Washington-Dhaka partnership will continue to flourish, Biden says Published: April 04, 2022 16:19:30

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, US President Joe Biden has expressed his confidence that the partnership between Washington and Dhaka would flourish for the next 50...


24544. Stocks slump after two-day gainPublished: April 04, 2022 16:01:37

Stocks plunged on Monday, snapping a two-day gaining streak, as the risk-averse investors opted for booking profit on major sector issues in the ongoing bearishness of the market. DSEX, the...


24545. South Africa claim 220-run victory against Bangladesh in first TestPublished: April 04, 2022 15:49:41

South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as they made light work of bowling Bangladesh out for 53 in 19 overs in their second innings to claim a...


24546. Barcelona's resurgence makes La Liga title race interestingPublished: April 04, 2022 15:44:31

Last night’s match between Barcelona and Sevilla at Camp Nou was a crucial tie at the business end of the season. Before the start of the match, Sevilla were sitting...


24547. Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic and Jon Batiste share top honours at GrammysPublished: April 04, 2022 15:15:20

Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic and jazz musician Jon Batiste have shared the top honours at the 64th Grammy Awards. Batiste's uplifting soul record We Are won album of the year,...


24548. Sri Lanka's president drops brother as finance minister, seeks unity governmentPublished: April 04, 2022 15:14:58

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dropped his brother as finance minister on Monday after calling for a unity government as protests against an economic crisis persisted and cracks emerged in...


24549. Engineering the Future Scholarships at University of Manchester for STEM postgraduate studentsPublished: April 04, 2022 15:14:35

The University of Manchester has had 25 Nobel Laureates as its students. It has the fifth largest endowment of any UK university. It is ranked in the Top 30 global...


24550. Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute needs an Assistant Teacher for BiologyPublished: April 04, 2022 14:54:37

Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute (BSRI) is a national research centre that conducts research on sugarcane and related plants. Vacancy: 1 Vacancy Type: Assistant Teacher Qualification Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (B....