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37101. 'No Time to Die' debuts slightly behind expectations with $56mPublished: October 11, 2021 09:44:25

LOS ANGELES: "No Time to Die," the latest installment in the James Bond franchise, debuted to $56 million at the domestic box office, a result that fell somewhat short of...


37102. England choose Ashes squad after some injuries to key playersPublished: October 11, 2021 09:38:45

England named their strongest available squad for the Ashes tour in Australia as all-rounders Ben Stokes and Sam Curran missed out but seamer Stuart Broad was included despite the calf...


37103. Snarls causing sufferings to port city-dwellersPublished: October 11, 2021 09:25:37

CHATTOGRAM: Traffic congestion, which has become a regular phenomenon in the port city in the last few months, is causing sufferings to the city-dwellers, including traders, students and office goers....


37104. Bangladesh's maiden online seed bank sets sailPublished: October 11, 2021 09:19:36

CUMILLA: Online seed bank, first such in Bangladesh, begins its journey from Cumilla with the objective of showcasing and marketing various quality crop seeds. Tarique Mahmudul Islan, a DAE official,...


37105. BGMEA for installing more scanners at Dhaka airportPublished: October 11, 2021 09:15:30

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to take immediate steps to repair the inoperative explosive-detection systems (EDS) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the...


37106. Role of businesses in Bangladesh's economic development appreciatedPublished: October 11, 2021 09:14:18

Entrepreneurs are frequently thought of as national assets to be cultivated, motivated and remunerated to the greatest possible extent, says a latest ICCB news bulletin while singing the praise of...


37107. Price spiral moves government to mend market volatilityPublished: October 11, 2021 09:09:04

A general rise in commodity prices--especially onion tasting hottest --now moves the government to action to tame the market by augmenting supplies and strict monitoring. Officials say in the wake...


37108. BB rejects Padma Bank's merger with any state-owned bankPublished: October 11, 2021 09:03:47

Disapproving of a plea for merger of the problem-ridden Padma Bank with any state-owned bank as a remedy, the regulator rather prescribes its capital replenishment by bringing in funds from...


37109. E-com platforms get show-cause notices for abnormal offersPublished: October 11, 2021 08:58:55

The government has served show-cause notices on four e-commerce platforms, asking their explanations as to why they were 'creating instability' in the virtual market by announcing abnormal offers. The Ministry...


37110. Pfizer jabs for Bangladesh children aged 12-17 years soonPublished: October 11, 2021 08:54:43

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday said that the government had planned to inoculate children, aged between 12 and 17 years, with Pfizer doses soon. The minister...


37111. Bangladeshi LPG users to count extra 21.87pcPublished: October 11, 2021 08:52:17

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the retail prices of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) by around 21.87 per cent for trading in domestic market in October. The hike...


37112. Malaysia lifts travel restrictions for fully vaccinated peoplePublished: October 10, 2021 22:38:52

Malaysia on Sunday lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country achieved its target of inoculating 90 per cent of its adult population....


37113. Lebanon restores power supply after a complete blackoutPublished: October 10, 2021 21:52:05

Lebanon's power supplies were back to normal on Sunday after a blackout the previous day when the country's two biggest power stations shut down because of a fuel shortage. The...


37114. The net that poses threat to local fishPublished: October 10, 2021 21:48:46

At a time when local fish varieties have been depleting fast, the use of what is known as Gill or Current net has only expedited the process. To add to...


37115. After the virus, come soaring prices  Published: October 10, 2021 21:43:37

It's Covid time. Life has never been so difficult. Families have lost their near and dear ones to the deadly virus---SARS-CoV-2. People in their thousands fought a hard battle with...


37116. App-based domestic tourismPublished: October 10, 2021 21:38:36

Finding the intensity of the corona pandemic get lighter with every passing day, the sector of domestic tourism is gradually reverting back to the pre-pandemic buoyancy. A large number of...


37117. Taiwan won't be forced to bow to China, president saysPublished: October 10, 2021 21:24:35

Taiwan will keep bolstering its defences to ensure nobody can force them to accept the path China has laid down that offers neither freedom nor democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said...


37118. Bangladesh looks for foreign investment in railway sector, minister saysPublished: October 10, 2021 21:18:37

The government is looking for foreign investment to develop railway communications in the country. Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan came up with the statement during a meeting with Turkish...


37119. BGMEA urges govt to immediately fix EDS at HSIA  Published: October 10, 2021 21:11:15

Bangladesh  Garment  Manufacturers and  Exporters  Association  (BGMEA)  on Sunday urged the government to take immediate steps to fix the inoperative explosive detection systems  (EDS)  at  Hazrat  Shahjalal International Airport. The...


37120. British industry bosses warn of factory closures facing fuel price hikePublished: October 10, 2021 20:53:25

Britain's most energy-intensive manufacturers, including producers of steel, glass, ceramics and paper, have warned the government that unless something is done about soaring wholesale gas prices they could be forced...


37121. Actress Pori Moni falls ill in courtroomPublished: October 10, 2021 20:36:59

Pori Moni zoned out in the courtroom due to a “splitting headache” after appearing in court for a hearing in a narcotics case. The incident occurred during the hearing of...


37122. The post-election scenario in GermanyPublished: October 10, 2021 20:30:29

The German federal election was held on  September 26, 2021 to elect the members of their 20th Parliament which is also known as the Bundestag. Angela Merkel, the incumbent Chancellor...


37123. Cultural impacts on energy povertyPublished: October 10, 2021 20:22:04

Climate change and rising energy prices have highlighted the importance of energy poverty. But what is energy poverty? Generally, it is a dearth in energy, prices, and income. However, the...


37124. Onion price will come down within three weeks, says MinisterPublished: October 10, 2021 20:17:45

Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Sunday said that the surging onion prices will come down after imports and summer harvest arrive in the market within 15 to 20 days....


37125. 'Autocratic' BNP destroys democratic values and ethics, Obaidul Quader saysPublished: October 10, 2021 20:07:49

Describing BNP as an autocratic party, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the party has destroyed democratic values and ethics in the country. "BNP alleges that democracy...


37126. 'Middle class no longer active in leadership, intellectualism'Published: October 10, 2021 20:06:36

Despite widening of the size of the middle class in the country from economic perspective, their participation in political leadership, intellectualism, and socio-cultural activities has come to the ground, said...


37127. Another ‘mass uprising’ imminent, Fakhrul saysPublished: October 10, 2021 20:00:44

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged students and common people to get united as another ‘mass uprising’ like the one that happened in 1990 is imminent...


37128. DU halls reopen for all studentsPublished: October 10, 2021 19:38:16

The Dhaka University authorities on Sunday opened its residential halls for all students ahead of resuming in-person classes on October 17 after long Covid-induced closure. Students of first, second and...


37129. Chattogram city dwellers to finally get complete Sewerage systemPublished: October 10, 2021 19:30:41

Chattogram city's long wait for a proper sewerage system and a waste treatment plant is finally going to end. For 56 years since its establishment Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage...


37130. ‘Father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme’ Abdul Qadeer Khan diesPublished: October 10, 2021 19:26:52

Abdul Qadeer Khan, lionised at home as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, died on Sunday at age 85. The nuclear scientist was admitted to Khan Research Laboratories Hospital on...


37131. 'নব্বইয়ের মতো আরেকটা গণঅভ্যুত্থান অত্যাসন্ন'Published: October 10, 2021 19:18:44

সরকার পতনে ‘নব্বইয়ের মতো আরেকটা গণঅভ্যুত্থান’ ঘটানোর সময় ‘অত্যাসন্ন’ বলে সকলকে ঐক্যবদ্ধ হতে বলেছেন মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর। রোববার স্বৈরাচারবিরোধী আন্দোলনে নিহত এক ছাত্রদল কর্মীর স্মরণসভায় বিএনপি মহাসচিব এই আহ্বান...


37132. সব সরকার সংবিধান লঙ্ঘন করেছে: ইসি মাহবুবPublished: October 10, 2021 19:03:16

গত ৫০ বছরে সংবিধান অনুযায়ী নির্বাচন কমিশন নিয়াগে আইন প্রণয়ন বাধ্যতামূলক হলেও সব সরকার তা লঙ্ঘন করেছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন নির্বাচন কমিশনার মাহবুব তালুকদার। রোববার বিকালে আগারগাঁওস্থ নির্বাচন ভবনে লিখিত...


37133. SC okays BFUJ election on Oct 23  Published: October 10, 2021 18:51:59

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday cleared the way for holding elections of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) on the scheduled day of October 23. Chamber...


37134. Govt looks for suitable place to set up second nuclear plant, PM saysPublished: October 10, 2021 18:45:23

The government has a plan to set up a nuclear power plant in the southern region after the completion of the Rooppur nuclear plant project to meet the increased demand...


37135. Three more lives lost to Dengue, 211 new patients hospitalised in 24 hrsPublished: October 10, 2021 18:34:38

Three more people died of Dengue and 211 new patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the latest deaths, the number of fatalities from...


37136. এখন ‘না’ বললেও বিএনপি ভোটে ঠিকই আসবে: কাদেরPublished: October 10, 2021 18:32:35

গত সংসদ নির্বাচনের মতো আগামী সংসদ নির্বাচনেও বিএনপি অংশ নেবে বলে মনে করছেন ক্ষমতাসীন আওয়ামী লীগের সাধারণ সম্পাদক ওবায়দুল কাদের। তিনি বলেছেন, “বিএনপি জানে নির্বাচন ছাড়া ক্ষমতার হাত-বদলের অন্য কোনো...


37137. Children’s author Rafiqul Haque, known as ‘Dadu Bhai’, no morePublished: October 10, 2021 18:25:14

Rafiqul Haque, children’s literature author, poet, playwright and journalist, also known as 'Dadu Bhai' is has passed away, reports bdnews24.com. He was 84. Haque passed away due to complications from...


37138. ১২ থেকে ১৭ বছর বয়সী শিশু কিশোরদের ফাইজারের টিকা দেবে সরকারPublished: October 10, 2021 18:21:29

বাংলাদেশে সরকার ১২-১৭ বছর বয়সী শিশুদের করোনাভাইরাসের টিকা দেবে। শুরুতে দেশের ৩০ লাখ ছেলেমেয়েকে এই টিকা দেয়া হবে। জন্ম-নিবন্ধন সনদের মাধ্যমে শিশুরা এই টিকার জন্য নিবন্ধন করতে পারবে। রোববার এক...


37139. অসুস্থ হয়ে এজলাস কক্ষে শুয়ে পড়েছিলেন পরীমনিPublished: October 10, 2021 18:14:46

মাদকের মামলায় আদালতে হাজিরা দিতে এসে অসুস্থ হয়ে এজলাস কক্ষে শুয়ে পড়েছিলেন বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের আলোচিত নায়িকা পরীমনি। রোববার বিকেলে ঢাকার মহানগর হাকিম সত্যব্রত শিকদারের আদালতে তার জামিনের মেয়াদ বাড়ানোর আবেদনের...


37140. 'WHO okays vaccination of those below 18 in Bangladesh'Published: October 10, 2021 18:10:45

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the vaccination of those who are under 18 years of age in Bangladesh, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday. "I've met WHO...


37141. কোভিড-১৯: শনাক্ত রোগীর সংখ্যা কিছুটা বাড়লেও কমেছে মৃত্যুর সংখ্যাPublished: October 10, 2021 18:01:35

দেশে টানা দ্বিতীয় দিনের মত পাঁচশর কম কোভিড রোগী শনাক্ত হয়েছে; আগের দিনের চেয়ে কমে এসেছে মৃত্যুর সংখ্যা। স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তর জানিয়েছেন, রোববার সকাল পর্যন্ত ২৪ ঘণ্টায় দেশে মোট ১৪ জনের...


37142. LPG price increases by 22pc in BangladeshPublished: October 10, 2021 17:49:20

The government has increased the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) again at the request of private distributors and due to an increase in the price on the international market....


37143. Entrepreneurs capable of changing the way we live: ICCBPublished: October 10, 2021 17:46:09

Entrepreneurs are frequently thought of as national assets to be cultivated, motivated and remunerated to the greatest possible extent. They have the ability to change the way we live and...


37144. 481 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths reported in 24 hoursPublished: October 10, 2021 17:41:16

Bangladesh has registered 14 new deaths from COVID-19 in a day, taking the total toll to 27,688. The COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,562,359 as 481 people tested positive for the...


37145. Bangladesh's emerging automotive industry may attract Japanese investments: DCCI PresidentPublished: October 10, 2021 17:33:29

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rizwan Rahman has said the automotive industry in Bangladesh could be an emerging investment destination for Japanese entrepreneurs. Rizwan Rahman came up with...


37146. Two FE journalists get BCCI-ERF Award 2021Published: October 10, 2021 17:10:17

The Bangladesh-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) have honoured two journalists of The Financial Express (FE) with the BCCI-ERF Award 2021 for their...


37147. Four e-commerce platforms get show-cause noticePublished: October 10, 2021 16:40:43

The government has served a show-cause notice on four e-commerce platforms seeking their explanations on 'creating instability' in the e-commerce sector by announcing abnormal offers. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC)...


37148. পদ্মা ব্যাংক: সরকারি ব্যাংকে ‘একীভূত’ হওয়ার প্রস্তাব নাকচ, বিদেশি বিনিয়োগ আনার পরামর্শPublished: October 10, 2021 16:28:07

নানা কারণে আলোচিত পদ্মা ব্যাংক সরকারি কোনো ব্যাংকের সঙ্গে একীভূত হওয়ার যে প্রস্তাব সরকারকে দিয়েছিল, তাতে সাড়া দেয়নি বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক। তার বদলে পদ্মা ব্যাংক বিদেশ থেকে বিনিয়োগ এনে মূলধন ঘাটতি...


37149. Pori Moni gets bail in narcotics casePublished: October 10, 2021 16:10:17

A Dhaka court on Sunday granted bail to film actress Pori Moni and Ashraful Islam Dip in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sattabrata Shikder...


37150. Bangladesh Bank rejects Padma Bank’s merger pleaPublished: October 10, 2021 15:25:27

Bangladesh Bank has rejected a proposal to bail out Padma Bank, a lender riddled with scams and irregularities, and advised it to seek investment from abroad. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa...