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36401. Chhatak OC recalled after livestreaming interrogation on FacebookPublished: October 20, 2021 16:44:20

Chhatak Police Station chief Sheikh Nazim Uddin was withdrawn after the interrogation of a suspect in a murder case was streamed on Facebook. Sunamganj Superintendent of Police Md Mizanur Rahman...


36402. Death toll from Nepal floods, landslides rises to 43Published: October 20, 2021 16:16:38

At least 43 people have died and another 30 are missing after three days of heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods in Nepal, police said on Wednesday. Police spokesman...


36403. Thousands of unvaccinated workers across US at risk of losing jobsPublished: October 20, 2021 16:14:58

Thousands of unvaccinated workers across the United States are facing potential job losses as a growing number of states, cities and private companies start to enforce mandates for inoculation against...


36404. Afghanistan ready to fight neck to neckPublished: October 20, 2021 16:13:03

With all the political turbulence and odds, Afghanistan made a promising emergence in the cricketing arena last decade.  Taliban takeover of the government this year has added the newest edition...


36405. Bangladesh is all about Shakib Al Hasan in ICC eventsPublished: October 20, 2021 15:17:35

Shakib al Hasan is one of the greatest all-rounders of his generation and all time, beyond any question mark. And as it goes, great players shine in the greatest of...


36406. Taliban praise suicide bombers, offer their families cash and landPublished: October 20, 2021 14:57:16

The Taliban praised suicide bombers who died during the war against the former government and its Western allies and offered their families sums of cash and promises of land, the...


36407. ICC change grouping rules: What does it mean for Bangladesh?Published: October 20, 2021 14:45:35

With the participation of 16 teams, the T20 World Cup 2021 consists of the following stages - the qualifying stage and the super twelve.  There are eight teams that don't...


36408. DCCI president stresses technology transfer to boost productivityPublished: October 20, 2021 14:41:19

Mentioning the country’s tremendous economic success in recent years, DCCI President Rizwan Rahman said that promoting technology transfer will strengthen manufacturing sector more productive. He made the comment during a...


36409. তিস্তা বিপৎসীমার ওপরে, নীলফামারীর ৮ ইউনিয়নে পানিPublished: October 20, 2021 14:29:28

ভারতের বন্যার কারণে তিস্তা ব্যারেজের সব জলকপাট খুলে দেওয়ায় নীলফামারীর আট ইউনিয়নে পানি ঢুকেছে। পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ডের ডালিয়া বিভাগের নির্বাহী প্রকৌশলী আশফা-উদ-দৌলা জানান, মঙ্গলবার রাত থেকে আকস্মিক পানি বৃদ্ধি মোকাবিলায়...


36410. Floods, landslides leave at least 43 dead in NepalPublished: October 20, 2021 14:15:42

At least 43 people have died and another 30 are missing after three days of heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods in Nepal, police said on Wednesday. Police spokesman...


36411. Teesta flowing above danger levelPublished: October 20, 2021 13:47:14

The Water Development Board (WDB) opened all the 44 gates of Teesta Barrage on Wednesday to rein in the high water pressure, with the river flowing 60 cm above the...


36412. 13 Syrian military personnel killed in roadside bomb attackPublished: October 20, 2021 13:30:20

At least 13 Syrian military personnel were killed in a roadside bomb attack, as their bus crossed a bridge in central Damascus during early morning rush hour on Wednesday, state...


36413. At least 34 dead after days of heavy rains in north IndiaPublished: October 20, 2021 12:46:18

At least 34 people have died following days of heavy rains in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, the state's chief minister said, as rescuers continued work to free those...


36414. জিআই সনদ পচ্ছে ফজলি আর বাগদাPublished: October 20, 2021 12:46:05

বাংলাদেশের ভৌগোলিক নির্দেশক পণ্য হিসেবে এবার জিআই নিবন্ধন সনদ পেতে যাচ্ছে রাজশাহীর সুস্বাদু ফজলি আম আর বাগদা চিংড়ি। বাংলাদেশের ফজলি আম রসালো, আঁশবিহীন বড় আকারের আম। বাগদা্ চিংড়ি হচ্ছে কালো...


36415. অবসাদ সারবে বিদ্যুৎ-চিকিৎসায়!Published: October 20, 2021 12:03:19

[চিকিৎসা বিজ্ঞানের ভাষায় রোগটির নাম, ডিপ্রেশন। বাংলা একাডেমির চিকিৎসাবিদ্যা পরিভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়েছে, অবসাদ বা বিষণ্ণতা। মনের অসুখের এ অবস্থা বোঝাতে অনেকেই ব্যবহার করেন উদ্বেগ এবং হতাশাও। যাই হোক, বিষণ্ণতা...


36416. N Korea confirms launch of new ballistic missile from submarinePublished: October 20, 2021 12:01:10

North Korea test-fired a new, smaller ballistic missile from a submarine, state media confirmed on Wednesday, a move that analysts said could be aimed at more quickly fielding an operational...


36417. Facebook plans to change its name: ReportPublished: October 20, 2021 11:51:53

Social media giant Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Facebook...


36418. Poets, artists, journos unite against communal violencePublished: October 20, 2021 11:20:34

Over 200 poets, writers, artists and journalists on Tuesday staged a protest in the capital against the recent communal violence in Bangladesh. The protesters gathered outside Bangladesh National Museum in...


36419. Tokyo aims to ease Covid restrictions on restaurants as cases declinePublished: October 20, 2021 11:11:34

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants next week as infections continue to decline, the Jiji news service said on Wednesday. The easing...


36420. সাবমেরিন থেকে ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্রের সফল পরীক্ষা চালানো উত্তর কোরিয়াPublished: October 20, 2021 10:54:09

উত্তর কোরিয়া একটি নতুন, অপেক্ষাকৃত ছোট ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র সাবমেরিন থেকে ছুড়েছে বলে নিশ্চিত করেছে। মঙ্গলবার দক্ষিণ কোরিয়ার সামরিক বাহিনী জানিয়েছিল, উত্তর কোরিয়া তাদের পূর্বাঞ্চলীয় উপকূলে সাবমেরিন থেকে একটি ব্যালিস্টিক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র...


36421. এডিপি: তিন মাসে খরচ ৮.২৬ শতাংশ, স্বাস্থ্যে মাত্র ২.৩ শতাংশPublished: October 20, 2021 10:18:12

কোভিড-১৯ মহামারীর প্রকোপ কমলেও বার্ষিক উন্নয়ন কর্মসূচিতে (এডিপি) বরাদ্দ অর্থ ব্যয়ে এখনও গতি আসেনি। দেশের উন্নয়ন কর্মকাণ্ড বাস্তবায়নে যত অর্থ বরাদ্দ আছে, চলতি অর্থবছরের প্রথম তিন তার মাত্র ৮ দশমিক...


36422. US House committee backs contempt charge against Trump aide BannonPublished: October 20, 2021 10:16:45

A US congressional committee probing the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of contempt-of-Congress charges against Steve Bannon, a longtime aide to former...


36423. IMF cuts economic growth forecast for AsiaPublished: October 20, 2021 10:16:37

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed this year's economic growth forecast for Asia and warned that a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections, supply chain disruptions and inflation pressures pose...


36424. Floating school a need of time for students on char areasPublished: October 20, 2021 10:03:18

Nearly 40 thousand people living in Raj Rajeswar union under Chandpur Sadar UZ have demanded a floating high school for their children in this river erosion-prone union in order to...


36425. Haiti gang demands $1 million per person for kidnapped missionariesPublished: October 20, 2021 09:42:11

A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million - or $1 million each - to release them, according to a top...


36426. Daraz asked not to run 'lottery' programmePublished: October 20, 2021 09:17:06

E-commerce platform Daraz Bangladesh Limited, a concern of Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group, wants to run some programmes that resemble 'lottery'. But the Digital Commerce Operation Guidelines 2021 prohibits such programmes...


36427. 'Many industrial units flout workplace safety'Published: October 20, 2021 09:12:38

Despite having a state watchdog, many local industrial units do not comply with workplace safety measures mainly due to poor coordination among regulators, speakers told a programme on Tuesday. Bangladesh...


36428. Robi scores highest in sharing towersPublished: October 20, 2021 08:41:28

Robi Axiata Ltd has scored the highest in sharing its towers with the tower-sharing companies, achieving the objective of telecom sectors' infrastructure facilities. According to the operator's inside information, Robi...


36429. ILO adopts code of practice for workers of four industrial sectorsPublished: October 20, 2021 08:31:37

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a code of practice (CoP) for the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industries to improve the health and safety conditions of more than...


36430. NBR despairs of Dhaka South City Corporation's deal on householders’ dataPublished: October 20, 2021 08:24:17

The revenue board despairs of a proposed pact with Dhaka city's south administration on sharing householders' data as part of a move for casting wide country's tax net as the...


36431. BSEC comes up with package to salvage Bangladesh's stock marketPublished: October 20, 2021 08:18:47

The securities regulator steps in with a set of measures, including funnelling special funds to enhance liquidity flow into the stock market, to salvage it from an ongoing freefall. Officials...


36432. Convincing win for Bangladesh after early scaresPublished: October 20, 2021 00:00:57

Bangladesh have managed to restrict the hosts to 127/9 to secure a 26 runs victory and stay alive in the World Cup.  In response to the 153 posted by Bangladesh,...


36433. Middle class lacking in initiativesPublished: October 19, 2021 22:57:32

Humayun Ahmed tried to paint a charming picture of the 'dominant' Bangladeshi culture in his popular drama serials in the 1980s and the 1990s, creating more of an aspiration to...


36434. PPP still off the trackPublished: October 19, 2021 22:32:37

Signing of the memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Authority and 15 banks and financial institutions recently is yet another reminder that things are far from...


36435. Seeking int'l support to tackle climate changePublished: October 19, 2021 22:25:30

When climate change is no longer an abstract scientific concept but a matter of daily experience, the significance of the upcoming climate summit cannot be overemphasised. A lot is being...


36436. Bangladesh set 154 runs target for OmanPublished: October 19, 2021 22:01:56

Winning the toss and batting first, both the openers were very cautious, to begin with. That approach paid no dividend as Liton (6) got caught plumb in front despite surviving...


36437. ACC not to probe money laundering charges against EvalyPublished: October 19, 2021 21:51:36

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to withdraw from the probe into the allegations of embezzlement and money laundering against e-commerce platform Evaly. ACC Chairman Moinuddin Abdullah made the revelation...


36438. Bangladesh economy rebounding at an amazing pacePublished: October 19, 2021 21:08:13

We are getting overwhelmed by positive stories of Bangladesh economy from various international sources which indicate it has been rebounding from pandemic slowdown at an amazing pace. All these positive...


36439. Govt plans to create Tk 8.5b revolving fund for capital marketPublished: October 19, 2021 21:06:59

The government has planned to create a Tk 8.5 billion revolving fund for five years to invest it in the capital market and utilise it during any crisis to keep...


36440. Developed countries should commit to climate funding goals, Indonesia saysPublished: October 19, 2021 20:46:09

Indonesia is urging developed countries to commit to their pledge to provide financing for poorer countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at this month's UN climate conference, President Joko Widodo...


36441. Surge in onion prices adds another layer of pain for India’s consumersPublished: October 19, 2021 20:41:52

Buying vegetables at a small market on the outskirts of Mumbai, Shubhangi Patil laments the recent rapid rise in the cost of everyday essentials, from cooking oil to sugar and...


36442. 151 more hospitalised with dengue in 24hrsPublished: October 19, 2021 20:32:22

Another 151 patients were hospitalised with dengue fever across the country in 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With no deaths reported during the period, the number of fatalities from the...


36443. 68pc Premier League players now fully vaccinatedPublished: October 19, 2021 20:24:30

68 per cent of all Premier League players have now had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, the league has announced. The Premier League also confirmed that 81 per cent...


36444. Eid-e-Miladunnabi WednesdayPublished: October 19, 2021 20:16:38

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi will be observed on Wednesday, marking the day of birth and passing away of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), with religious festivity and fervour. On this day in...


36445. Haiti gang demands $17m for release of kidnapped missionariesPublished: October 19, 2021 20:13:30

A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million to release them, an official has said. Justice Minister Liszt Quitel said the...


36446. Govt approves ‘Dolphin Conservation Action Plan’Published: October 19, 2021 19:49:19

The government has approved the "Dolphin Conservation Action Plan” to protect the habitat of dolphins, said Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin. The plan was approved at...


36447. হিন্দু ভাই-বোনদের ভয় নেই, শেখ হাসিনা আপনাদের সঙ্গে আছেন: ওবায়দুল কাদেরPublished: October 19, 2021 19:39:36

আওয়ামী লীগের সাধারণ সম্পাদক এবং সড়ক পরিবহন ও সেতুমন্ত্রী ওবায়দুল কাদের বলেছেন, নির্বাচন সামনে রেখে আন্দোলনে ব্যর্থ বিএনপি আজকে সাম্প্রদায়িক শক্তিকে উসকে দিয়ে ঘোলা পানিতে মাছ শিকার করতে চায়। তিনি...


36448. Bangladesh to bat in the do or die clash against OmanPublished: October 19, 2021 19:38:29

Bangladesh win the toss and choose to bat first in their second game of Group B. "Dew is a factor, that has been a consideration, but we will like to...


36449. ইভ্যালির ‘অর্থপাচার’ নিয়ে তদন্ত করবে না দুদকPublished: October 19, 2021 19:35:20

ই-কমার্স প্ল্যাটফর্ম ইভ্যালির বিরুদ্ধে ‘তিনশ কোটি টাকা আত্মসাৎ ও পাচারের’ অভিযোগের অনুসন্ধানে নামার সাড়ে তিন মাসের মাথায় তদন্ত থেকে সরে দাঁড়ানোর সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশন (দুদক)। দুদক বলছে, ইভ্যালিসহ...


36450. Covid-19 puts future of 37m children in Bangladesh at riskPublished: October 19, 2021 19:31:48

The education of 37 million children in Bangladesh has been disrupted due to school closures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, says a new report. According...