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36901. BRAC provides mental support to children of Rohingya and host communitiesPublished: October 13, 2021 17:46:34

Bangladesh-based international development organisation BRAC has initiated a programme for protection as well as the mental growth of Rohingya children and host communities amid Covid-19.     Speakers disclosed this at a...


36902. Fest in Bengali feast during Durga PujaPublished: October 13, 2021 17:39:24

There is a proverb famous among the Bengalis - “Baro mashe tero parbon,” which means there are more festivals here than there are months in a year.  And every Bengali...


36903. Remembering the Ash innings, the best for Bangladesh in World T20Published: October 13, 2021 17:30:42

The World Cup T20 hasn’t historically been Bangladesh’s most favourable tournament. Particularly batting-wise, they’ve struggled to keep up with the more successful teams, failing to even score a team total...


36904. সিনেমায় জুটি বাঁধলেন মিথিলা- নাঈমPublished: October 13, 2021 17:24:35

পরিচালক অরুণ চৌধুরীর ‘জলে জ্বলে তারা’ নামে একটি সিনেমায় জুটি বেঁধে দর্শকদের সামনে আসছেন ছোটপর্দার দুই অভিনয়শিল্পী রাফিয়াত রশিদ মিথিলা ও এফ এস নাঈম। ২০২০-২১ অর্থবছরে সরকারি অনুদানপ্রাপ্ত এ সিনেমায়...


36905. Bangladesh lauded globally for role in climate actionPublished: October 13, 2021 17:19:59

Bangladesh, being a key player in the world, has been doing remarkably well in its action against climate change, said UK Regional Ambassador for the Asia Pacific and South Asia...


36906. কোভিড-১৯: ২৪ ঘন্টায় শনাক্ত রোগী কমলেও বেড়েছে মৃত্যুPublished: October 13, 2021 17:16:19

গত এক দিনে দেশে শনাক্ত কোভিড-১৯ রোগীর সংখ্যা আগের দিনের চেয়ে কমলেও বেড়েছে মৃত্যু। স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর জানিয়েছে, বুধবার সকাল পর্যন্ত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় আরও ১৭ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে; সংক্রমণ ধরা পড়েছে...


36907. 'Great financing divide' between rich, poor nations slows recovery: IMFPublished: October 13, 2021 17:15:32

Economic growth in poorer countries will likely lag pre-pandemic expectations for years, given gaps in vaccination rates, revenue growth and the ability to borrow, the International Monetary Fund said in...


36908. ADB boosts climate financing goal to $100 billion for 2019-2030 periodPublished: October 13, 2021 17:13:01

The Asian Development Bank will boost its climate financing goals by $20 billion to a new target of $100 billion for the 2019-2030 period. The lender also aims to launch...


36909. Khandakar Mosharraf's APS arrested in money laundering casePublished: October 13, 2021 17:01:13

Police have arrested Jubo League leader AHM Fuad, the assistant private secretary (APS) to former LGRD Minister Engineer Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, in a money laundering case. Fuad was arrested around...


36910. কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তার বিস্তারকালে মানুষের অধিকার রক্ষা আইন জরুরিPublished: October 13, 2021 16:45:29

অ্যালগরিদমভিত্তিক সিদ্ধান্ত গ্রহণের জন্য প্রযুক্তিকেই এতকাল অগ্রাধিকার দেওয়া হয়েছে। কিন্তু এখন অ্যালগরিদমের সঠিক ব্যবহার নিয়ে চিন্তাভাবনা করার সময় এসেছে। অর্থাৎ অ্যালগরিদম প্রয়োগের ক্ষেত্রে নীতি-নৈতিকতাসহ অন্যান্য বিষয়গুলো আগেভাগে খতিয়ে দেখতে হবে।...


36911. PM vows to continue development spree confronting all oddsPublished: October 13, 2021 16:36:53

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her determination to continue the country's development spree tackling risks of all disasters. "We always think the country is ours. So, whatever risks will...


36912. Bangladesh reports 17 virus deaths, 518 cases in a dayPublished: October 13, 2021 16:36:13

Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 518 Covid-19 cases while the virus claimed 17 lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 27,730. The Covid-19 caseload rose to 1,564,019...


36913. Russia excluded from 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybercrimePublished: October 13, 2021 16:06:58

Russia was not invited to attend a 30-country virtual meeting led by the United States that is aimed at combating the growing threat of ransomware and other cybercrime, a senior...


36914. ‘World economy needs to be overhauled to withstand future challenges'Published: October 13, 2021 15:50:33

The governance of the world economy needs to be overhauled to ensure it can withstand future health and economic shocks, as well as challenges posed by climate change and the...


36915. Robber suspect killed in Ctg ‘gunfight’Published: October 13, 2021 15:39:57

A suspected robber was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rab members in Banshkhali Upazila of Chattogram early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Md Alamgir alias ‘Alam Dakat’, 45, a...


36916. Can Pakistan crack something in the T20 World Cup?Published: October 13, 2021 15:35:42

Pakistan has a considerable amount of success in the T20 format compared to other formats.  Winning the title in the 2009 T20 World Cup in England and becoming the runner...


36917. US FDA okays three e-cigarette products by British American TobaccoPublished: October 13, 2021 15:34:04

The US Food and Drug Administration, or FDA on Tuesday authorised e-cigarette products for the first time ever, allowing their sale by a unit of British American Tobacco Plc, or,...


36918. নেপালে বাস খাদে পড়ে ৩২ জনের মৃত্যুPublished: October 13, 2021 15:32:16

নেপালে একটি বাস পাহাড়ি রাস্তার পাশে খাদে পড়ে অন্তত ৩২ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে, আহত হয়েছেন আরও ডজনখানেক মানুষ। মঙ্গলবার দেশটির উত্তর-পশ্চিমাঞ্চলীয় মুগু জেলায় এ দুর্ঘটনা ঘটে বলে স্থানীয় সংবাদমাধ্যমগুলো খবর...


36919. সাবেক মন্ত্রী খন্দকার মোশাররফের এপিএস ফুয়াদ গ্রেপ্তারPublished: October 13, 2021 15:09:39

সাবেক স্থানীয় সরকারমন্ত্রী ইঞ্জিনিয়ার খন্দকার মোশাররফ হোসেনের এপিএস যুবলীগ নেতা এ এইচ এম ফুয়াদকে অর্থ পাচার মামলায় গ্রেপ্তার করেছে পুলিশ। , খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। সাবেক স্থানীয় সরকারমন্ত্রী ইঞ্জিনিয়ার খন্দকার...


36920. বৈষম্য বিশ্বজুড়ে: কোথাও স্বামীর সমান আয় করেন না স্ত্রী, বলছে সমীক্ষাPublished: October 13, 2021 14:58:51

বিশ্বজুড়ে কতটা আয়বৈষম্যের শিকার নারীরা? নতুন এক সমীক্ষা বলছে, যেখানে পরিবারের দুজনই কর্মজীবী, পৃথিবীর এমন কোনো দেশ নেই, যেখানে স্ত্রীরা অন্তত স্বামীদের সমান আয় করেন। বিবিসির এক প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়,...


36921. Squid Game knocks Bridgerton off to become Netflix’s biggest ever series launchPublished: October 13, 2021 14:43:17

We all knew it was coming, but now it's official: Squid Game has become Netflix's biggest ever series launch. The Korean drama was watched by 111 million users in its...


36922. PM seeks Russian investment in jute sectorPublished: October 13, 2021 14:22:16

Laying emphasis on expanding the areas of cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought Russian investment in Bangladesh’s jute sector. Sheikh Hasina said this when...


36923. China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move to protect peacePublished: October 13, 2021 14:03:32

Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are targeted at forces promoting the island's formal independence and are a "just" move to protect peace and stability, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on...


36924. Death bowling maestros in T20 cricketPublished: October 13, 2021 13:58:04

The dynamics of cricket has seen a rapid change since the inception of T20 cricket. Batters and bowlers now have a neck to neck fight while facing each other in...


36925. G20 meeting on trade ends with strong commitment to multilateralismPublished: October 13, 2021 13:46:32

Italy's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday called on ministers from the Group of 20 (G20) to reinforce the global trade system through the World Trade Organization (WTO). Speaking...


36926. Wives earn less than husbands around the world, new study saysPublished: October 13, 2021 13:44:03

Do you earn as much as your husband? According to a new global study of the difference in earnings between couples, the answer for most women is no. The study examined...


36927. Rain likely in five divisionsPublished: October 13, 2021 13:27:46

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at many places over five divisions in 24 hours from 9:00am on Wednesday. “Rain...


36928. করোনাকালে অন্দরের পূজাPublished: October 13, 2021 13:12:58

‘পূজো, পূজো, পূজোয় প্রেমের গন্ধ লেগেছে’ এ গানটি কানের কাছে বেজে ওঠার সাথে সাথেই মনে হয় পূজা কবে আসবে। পূজাকে ঘিরে সবার জল্পনা কল্পনা শুরু হয় আরো মাসখানেক আগে থেকেই।...


36929. Last chance for Russell Domingo?Published: October 13, 2021 12:55:44

Russell Domingo’s tenure as the Bangladesh national team’s head coach, ever since he was appointed in August 2019, has never been short of its fair share of controversies.  Instances were...


36930. আফগানিস্তানে বিপর্যয় এড়াতে সহযোগিতা বাড়ানোর অঙ্গীকার জি২০ নেতাদেরPublished: October 13, 2021 12:25:28

তালেবানের প্রত্যাবর্তনের মধ্য দিয়ে নতুন করে সঙ্কটে পড়া আফগানিস্তানে অর্থনৈতিক বিপর্যয় এড়াতে সহযোগিতা বাড়ানোর অঙ্গীকার এসেছে বিশ্বের প্রধান ২০টি অর্থনীতির জোট জি২০ নেতাদের তরফ থেকে। জার্মানির চ্যান্সেলর আঙ্গেলা মের্কেল বলেছেন,...


36931. বৃষ্টিতে স্বস্তি আসবে, আশা দিচ্ছে আবহাওয়া অফিসPublished: October 13, 2021 11:52:32

মৌসুমি বায়ু বিদায়ের আগে দেশের বিভিন্ন স্থানে বৃষ্টিপাতের প্রবণতা বাড়ার আভাস দিয়েছে আবহাওয়া অফিস, তাতে গত কয়েক দিনের ভ্যাপসা গরম কেটে স্বস্তি ফিরবে জনজীবনে। শরৎ শেষের এই সময়ে রোদের তেজ...


36932. Jahanbakhsh header keeps Iran hopeful of 2022 World CupPublished: October 13, 2021 11:42:13

Alireza Jahanbakhsh's late header cancelled out Son Heung-min's opener as Iran drew 1-1 with South Korea in Tehran on Tuesday to remain on top of Group A in the final...


36933. Actor Nirob quits e-commerce jobPublished: October 13, 2021 11:03:43

Actor Nirob has quitted his job in the wake of recent allegations of irregularities against some e-commerce companies. He had been working as a public relations and communication officer at...


36934. Why should St Martin’s be declared as a marine protected areaPublished: October 13, 2021 10:56:59

Bangladesh’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 118,813 km2 of the Bay of Bengal’s large marine ecosystem, located in the southeast corner of the country. With a 710 km coastline and...


36935. Alan Horn to retire as Disney Studios headPublished: October 13, 2021 10:33:59

Walt Disney Co's Alan Horn, who turned the company's studio business into a media powerhouse and oversaw blockbusters such as "Avengers: Endgame" and "Black Panther", is retiring at the end of...


36936. Crimes surge in Rohingya campsPublished: October 13, 2021 10:31:03

As the sun sets on Bangladesh's south coast, a sense of foreboding fills the air as the dark underbelly of the Rohingya refugee settlements gradually comes to the fore. Men...


36937. Facebook CEO asked to retain documents related to whistleblowerPublished: October 13, 2021 10:28:45

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell on Tuesday called on Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to preserve all documents related to testimony last week from company whistleblower Frances Haugen. "The testimony...


36938. US had 'productive' humanitarian aid talks with TalibanPublished: October 13, 2021 10:24:10

The United States and the Taliban had "productive discussions" on the issue of humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan during meetings in Qatar over the weekend, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said...


36939. Red-hot lava threatens homes in Spain's La Palma, as hundreds evacuatedPublished: October 13, 2021 10:19:06

Over 700 residents were ordered to abandon their homes on Tuesday on the Spanish island of La Palma as red-hot lava advanced towards their neighbourhood. As the river of molten...


36940. Stagflation woes hit US stocksPublished: October 13, 2021 10:15:38

US shares slipped on Tuesday in choppy trade, as investors waited for businesses to report how rising prices have hit their latest earnings, while bond yields spiked and the dollar...


36941. Pharma issues attract investorsPublished: October 13, 2021 10:07:55

Investors concentrated mostly on pharmaceuticals & chemicals sector Tuesday which grabbed 18.4 per cent of market turnover. Textile, fuel & power, banking and cement issues also dominated in the day's...


36942. Dhaka will enrich COP26 meet with wealth of ideas: EU AmbassadorPublished: October 13, 2021 09:59:55

Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley believes a wealth of ideas of Bangladesh to address climate challenges will enrich its preparation for the upcoming COP26 meet. He...


36943. Tigers lose first warm-up match against Sri LankaPublished: October 13, 2021 09:53:41

In the first warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka by four wickets on Tuesday at Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh batted first in this match...


36944. Dhaka University launches health insurance scheme for studentsPublished: October 13, 2021 09:48:07

The authorities of Dhaka University (DU) have launched a health and life insurance scheme for its students. Under the scheme, the students will get treatment from listed hospitals after paying...


36945. Shamsul Alamin elected REHAB presidentPublished: October 13, 2021 09:42:50

Alamgir Shamsul Alamin has been elected as president of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) and Enthekhabul Hamid as its senior vice president for the tenure of...


36946. Policy brake being pressed on hydraulic hornsPublished: October 13, 2021 09:36:55

The government is restricting import of hydraulic horns whose deafening honk causes hearing problems, posing the risk of mass deafness in densely-populated cities like Dhaka, sources said about measures envisaged...


36947. e-CAB embarks on mission to repair imagePublished: October 13, 2021 09:28:36

Amid widespread scams and criticisms, the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) and some other companies on Tuesday launched an awareness campaign, urging people to remain watchful about making any deal....


36948. Alibaba's Jack Ma reappears in Hong Kong!Published: October 13, 2021 09:13:46

Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, largely out of public view since a regulatory clampdown started on his business empire late last year, is currently in Hong Kong and has met business...


36949. Moderna didn't meet all criteria for Covid-19 boosters, says US FDA staffPublished: October 13, 2021 08:49:47

Scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that Moderna had not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine,...


36950. Bangladesh has huge potential for producing TT, PPE: StudyPublished: October 13, 2021 08:42:20

Bangladesh has huge potential in technical textiles (TT) and personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing, as the global market for these items is projected to grow to more than US$300 billion...