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27901. Unilever begins retailing products of other brandsPublished: February 17, 2022 08:31:59

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Unilever Bangladesh opts for distributing products of other brands to retailers, in a maiden strategic business shift. The multinational company plans to generate revenue amounting...


27902. Alesha Mart starts refunding customersPublished: February 17, 2022 08:30:31

Crisis-ridden e-commerce portal Alesha Mart starts today (Thursday) the refunding of its customers from the money that got stuck with the SSL Payment gateway. As part of the move, a...


27903. Curtain comes down on BUPIMUNPublished: February 17, 2022 00:06:16

With the theme ‘Fostering the Economy Through Technological Advancement to Tackle Post-Pandemic Catastrophe’, BUP Global Affairs Council (BUPGAC) arranged the sixth edition of its hallmark event ‘BUP International Model United...


27904. HSC results, not yet the endgamePublished: February 17, 2022 00:07:30

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board exam results of Bangladesh were published on the 13th of this month. The examinees, unfortunately, went through added stress and pressure caused by the...


27905. Programming, a skill for allPublished: February 17, 2022 00:08:55

One of the first-hand twenty-first-century skills would be the ability to write computer programmes. However, if you study business or arts, should you learn programming? The answer is, yes, you...


27906. World looks on as Rohingyas sufferPublished: February 16, 2022 23:02:12

The world virtually looks on as an acute humanitarian crisis stemming from one of the largest concentrations of refugees continue to overburden the overpopulated Bangladesh struggling to tackle its own...


27907. Getting correct picture of workplace-related deaths a challenge in BangladeshPublished: February 16, 2022 22:39:29

Work-related injury, in general, has never gained priority from any quarter in Bangladesh except by the ready-made garment sector (RMG) thanks to the very unfortunate factory fire and building collapse...


27908. Success in public exams: What next?Published: February 16, 2022 22:02:41

The jubilation that follows publication of the two important public examinations was there alright this time as well. But still, at the back of mind, there was a subtle sense...


27909. Momen says Bangladesh will continue efforts to bring back KhairuzzamanPublished: February 16, 2022 21:40:45

The government will continue to pursue the repatriation of former high commissioner M Khairuzzaman, who was accused in a case over the killing of four national leaders, from Malaysia, AK...


27910. Coal import uncertainty and balanced fuel mix dilemmaPublished: February 16, 2022 21:11:21

Bangladesh has been building nearly 10,000 MW capacity coal based power plants solely dependent on imported coal. The Payra 1,320 MW coal fired power plant currently has been in operation...


27911. The consequences of inactionPublished: February 16, 2022 21:10:07

A government's role of oologist [a collector of birds' eggs] has to be driven by anima. Introspection has to transcend traditional naval gazing with greater focus on juggling many apparent...


27912. আরও ৫২৩ কোটি টাকা আত্মসাতের অভিযোগ পি কে হালদারের বিরুদ্ধেPublished: February 16, 2022 21:03:38

এফএএস ফাইন্যান্স অ্যান্ড ইনভেস্টমেন্ট লিমিটেড থেকে ৫২৩ কোটি টাকা ১৩টি 'ভুয়া-কাগুজে' প্রতিষ্ঠানের নামে ঋণ দেখিয়ে আত্মসাতের অভিযোগে বিদেশে পালিয়ে থাকা পি কে হালদারসহ ২৯ জনের বিরুদ্ধে ১৩টি মামলা করেছে দুর্নীতি...


27913. BRAC Global’s executive director visits Rohingya camps in Cox’s BazarPublished: February 16, 2022 20:56:16

Jerome Oberreit, executive director of BRAC Global, has called for continuing emergency services for Rohingya people and the host community amid the pandemic. He made the call during his visit...


27914. Work begins on demarcating 29 canals in cityPublished: February 16, 2022 20:26:35

All illegal establishments will be evicted from the canals in Dhaka following the demarcation of the water bodies, said LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam on Wednesday. He said...


27915. Registration not necessary for first vaccine dose until February 26Published: February 16, 2022 20:17:59

People above the age of 12 can now get the COVID-19 vaccine without prior registration until the administration of the first doses ends on Feb 26. If a citizen does...


27916. Rain predicted for Feb 19-20Published: February 16, 2022 20:15:03

Light rain may occur in different parts of the country on February 19-20 next, according to the latest agromet advisory. “Rain is predicted at many places across the country during...


27917. Search panel’s activities on EC formation nothing but a joke, Fakhrul saysPublished: February 16, 2022 20:08:50

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday described the activities of the search committee as a 'joke', and said it is 'meaningless' to send names to the search...


27918. Lithuania’s banks face threats of cyber-attacks amid geopolitical tensionPublished: February 16, 2022 19:31:42

Lithuania's central bank has told the country's banks to prepare for power cuts and cyberattacks as Russia's standoff with Ukraine risks spilling over into a military conflict, according to a...


27919. Heavy rain leaves at least 34 dead in mountainous region of BrazilPublished: February 16, 2022 19:14:26

At least 34 people died after heavy rain hit Petropolis, a city in the mountainous region of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, the local government said on Wednesday. City streets...


27920. HC questions gender-biased appointment provision of marriage registrarsPublished: February 16, 2022 19:03:22

The High Court has questioned a gender-biased provision regarding the appointment of Muslim marriage registrars. The court issued a rule asking the government bodies concerned to explain in two weeks...


27921. HSBC launches first SLP-based financing in BangladeshPublished: February 16, 2022 19:01:49

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh recently introduced the country’s first Social Loan Principles (SLP)-based financing for Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), one of the largest microfinance...


27922. Singapore streamlines border measures for all travellersPublished: February 16, 2022 18:47:51

Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this month, its health ministry of the country said on Wednesday, resuming border reopening...


27923. সারে ভর্তুকি কমছে না, আশ্বস্ত করলেন অর্থমন্ত্রীPublished: February 16, 2022 18:47:26

বিশ্ববাজারে দাম অনেক বেড়ে যাওয়ায় সারের ভর্তুকি রাখা নিয়ে কৃষিমন্ত্রী উৎকণ্ঠিত হলেও ‘ভয়ের কিছু নেই’ বলে আশ্বস্ত করেছেন অর্থমন্ত্রী আ হ ম মুস্তফা কামাল। বুধবার সরকারি ক্রয় সংক্রান্ত মন্ত্রিসভা কমিটির...


27924. Purchase committee approves proposal for procuring 85,000 tonnes of fertilizerPublished: February 16, 2022 18:38:19

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved three separate proposals under which the government would procure some 85,000 tonnes of fertilizer. The approval came from the 6th meeting...


27925. এখন নিবন্ধন ছাড়াই নেওয়া যাবে কোভিড টিকাPublished: February 16, 2022 18:24:49

আগামী ২৬ ফেব্রুয়ারির পর কোভিড টিকার প্রথম ডোজ দেওয়া আপাতত বন্ধ হচ্ছে, তার আগ পর্যন্ত নিবন্ধন ছাড়াই নেওয়া যাবে টিকা। কোভিড-১৯ পরিস্থিতি নিয়ে অধিদপ্তরের অনলাইন স্বাস্থ্য বুলেটিনে বুধবার স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরের...


27926. Over 101m people administered 1st dose, 72.88m 2nd dosePublished: February 16, 2022 18:19:04

A total of 101.19 million (10,11,90,890) people have so far been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccines while 72.88 million (7,28,83,863) received the second dose across the country during...


27927. Should you buy DDR5 RAM?Published: February 16, 2022 18:11:46

Getting fast RAMs is just as important as buying a good processor or a graphics card. It is generally understood that faster RAMs provide better performance in gaming and productivity...


27928. All educational Institutions to be opened this month, says Dipu MoniPublished: February 16, 2022 18:06:37

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said all educational institutions in the country will be opened this month. She also warned that even if the educational institutions are open, health...


27929. Cristiano Ronaldo's rapid decline: The end is near?Published: February 16, 2022 18:05:04

2022 has not been a very kind year for Cristiano Ronaldo. So far, in seven games this year, he has only scored once, that being in the last match against...


27930. Climate change can widen conflicts in Bay of Bengal region, researchers warnPublished: February 16, 2022 17:53:16

Conflicts could intensify along the Bay of Bengal coastline, fuelled by climate change-linked migration, land loss and displacement, researchers said on Tuesday. The area is seeing frequent extreme weather, which...


27931. Bangladesh-US joint air exercise begins on Feb 20Published: February 16, 2022 17:53:08

A six-day bilateral tactical airlift exercise between the air forces of Bangladesh and the US will begin in this country on Sunday (February 20). The six-day exercise -- 'Cope South...


27932. Bangladesh inks MoU with non-government Australian stakeholdersPublished: February 16, 2022 17:40:52

Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra and Cross Sector Development Partnerships Initiative (XSPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to complement the existing Australian government development assistance. The purpose of...


27933. কোক স্টুডিও: সীমানা পেরিয়ে সুরের প্রতি ভালোবাসার কারখানাPublished: February 16, 2022 17:37:54

গত ৮ ফেব্রুয়ারিতে ঢাকার একটি পাঁচ তারকা হোটেলে পর্দা উঠলো বাংলাদেশে কোক স্টুডিও বাংলা’র প্রথম আসরের। বহুল প্রতীক্ষিত এই আয়োজনের বাংলাদেশে আসা নিয়ে সামাজিক যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম সরগরম হয়ে উঠেছে, প্রথম...


27934. Spring enters BUP campus with cultural tidingsPublished: February 16, 2022 17:31:16

BUP Cultural Forum (BUPCF), one of the vibrant clubs of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), welcomed the spring through their event ‘Boshonto Boron 1428.’  The event was held online due...


27935. "We fear no one:" Ukrainians raise flags to defy Russia invasion fearPublished: February 16, 2022 17:28:31

Ukrainians raised national flags and played the country's anthem on Wednesday to show unity against fears of a Russian invasion that Western powers have said could be imminent.The yellow and...


27936. এক মাস পর দৈনিক শনাক্ত ৪ হাজারের নিচেPublished: February 16, 2022 17:27:16

দেশে ওমিক্রনের বিস্তার কমে আসায় একদিনে শনাক্ত কোভিড রোগীর সংখ্যা এক মাস পর নেমে এসেছে চার হাজারের নিচে। স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর জানিয়েছে, বুধবার সকাল পর্যন্ত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় ৩২ হাজারের বেশি নমুনা...


27937. Workshop to enhance your AdTech Skills by an experienced C-suite ExecutivePublished: February 16, 2022 17:21:02

A professional workshop on AdTech 101, organised by Markopolo Academy (of Markpolo.ai). Workshop Instructor: Ayon Rahman, CBO, Adplay technology - leading AdTech in Bangladesh having footmark in Singapore, Myanmar, and...


27938. 3,929 coronavirus cases, 15 deaths reported in 24 hoursPublished: February 16, 2022 17:00:00

Bangladesh has registered 3,929 new COVID-19 cases in a day, the lowest since mid-January, taking the total caseload to 1,923,031. It also recorded 15 deaths from the coronavirus in a...


27939. খায়রুজ্জামানকে ছেড়ে দিল মালয়েশিয়াPublished: February 16, 2022 16:35:29

বাংলাদেশের সাবেক হাই কমিশনার, জেল হত্যা মামলার সন্দেহভাজন এম খায়রুজ্জামানকে প্রত্যর্পণে মালয়েশিয়ার আদালত স্থগিতাদেশ দেওয়ার পর দেশটির সরকার তাকে মুক্তি দিয়েছে বলে জানিয়েছেন তার আইনজীবী।খায়রুজ্জামানের আইনজীবী জিও চো ইংকে উদ্ধৃত...


27940. Former Bangladeshi diplomat Khairuzzaman released from detention in MalaysiaPublished: February 16, 2022 16:34:02

Former high commissioner of Bangladesh Mohamed Khairuzzaman was released from detention in Malaysia on Wednesday. Khairuzzaman’s lawyer Ngeow Chow Ying confirmed the news on Wednesday, Malaysian news agency The Star...


27941. Dhaka University to hold Gha unit admission tests for 2021-22 sessionPublished: February 16, 2022 16:18:19

Dhaka University has decided to hold the Gha unit admission tests, which allow students to change streams in enrolment, for the 2021-22 academic year. The university’s decision to abolish the...


27942. G-volution keen to convert Bangladesh’s diesel-based locomotives into bio-fuel-based onesPublished: February 16, 2022 16:10:56

UK-based green technology company G-Volution has expressed interest to facilitate the conversion of Bangladesh’s diesel-based locomotives into bio-fuel-based ones. G-Volution and its global partner Xpronet Inc held a meeting in...


27943. Stocks post marginal gain, snap two-day losing streakPublished: February 16, 2022 16:00:36

Stocks posted a marginal gain on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as some investors showed buying interest on sector-specific issues. The market opened on a positive note and the...


27944. AstraZeneca’s short shelf life makes Covid vaccine rollout difficult to world's poorestPublished: February 16, 2022 15:31:22

The relatively short shelf life of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine is complicating the rollout to the world's poorest nations, according to officials and internal World Health Organization documents reviewed by...


27945. আশুলিয়ায় পোশাক কর্মী খুন: চারজনের ফাঁসির রায়Published: February 16, 2022 15:04:41

পাওনা টাকা চাওয়ায় পাঁচ বছর আগে ঢাকার আশুলিয়ার এক পোশাক কারখানার কর্মী মো. তানিমকে অপহরণ করে হত্যার ঘটনায় চারজনের ফাঁসির রায় দিয়েছে আদালত।ঢাকার দ্বিতীয় অতিরিক্ত জেলা ও দায়রা জজ ইসমত...


27946. UGC to bring all university students under digital device coverage by 2023Published: February 16, 2022 14:59:35

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated steps aimed at ensuring equal access to education for all and eliminating the digital divide in a hybrid system of teaching. To start...


27947. GoZayaan acquires Pakistan’s FindMyAdventurePublished: February 16, 2022 14:51:27

GoZayaan, a Bangladeshi digital travel solution platform, has acquired Pakistani company FindMyAdventure, becoming the first travel-tech platform to acquire a company beyond its borders. For this acquisition, GoZayaan raised an...


27948. ঢাবির ভর্তি পরীক্ষায় ‘ঘ’ ইউনিট ‘এবার থাকছে’Published: February 16, 2022 14:02:57

ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ভর্তি পরীক্ষায় সামাজিক বিজ্ঞান অনুষদভুক্ত ‘ঘ’ ইউনিট না রাখার সিদ্ধান্ত এবারের মত পিছিয়ে দেওয়া হল সমালোচনার মুখে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কর্তৃপক্ষ জানিয়েছে, ২০২১-২২ শিক্ষাবর্ষের ভর্তি পরীক্ষায় ‘ঘ’...


27949. Ramu Botanical Garden in a shamblesPublished: February 16, 2022 13:49:17

Ramu Botanical Garden, set up in Cox's Bazar in a bid to provide locals and tourists with recreational facilities, is now in a poor condition, thanks to its mismanagement. Lack...


27950. Schools reopen in India's Karnataka amid hijab rowPublished: February 16, 2022 13:25:09

Senior schools reopened in the Indian state of Karnataka on Wednesday a week after authorities closed them in the face of protests against a ban on female students wearing the...