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40201. Pori Moni secures bailPublished: August 31, 2021 15:17:45

A Dhaka court has granted actress Pori Moni bail, saying the order will remain effective until the filing of charges in a drug-related case by police. Pori Moni secured her...


40202. Nike giving staff mental health breakPublished: August 31, 2021 15:16:11

Staff at Nike's corporate headquarters in Oregon have been given a week off to support their mental health, ahead of the return to the office in September, reports the BBC....


40203. বাংলাদেশের বিজ্ঞানী ফেরদৌসী কাদরী পাচ্ছেন র‌্যামন ম্যাগসাইসাই পুরস্কারPublished: August 31, 2021 14:57:08

কলেরা আর টাইফয়েডের টিকা তৈরি করে হাজারো মানুষের প্রাণ বাঁচাতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকার জন্য আন্তর্জাতিক উদরাময় গবেষণা কেন্দ্র, বাংলাদেশের (আইসিডিডিআর, বি) জ্যেষ্ঠ বিজ্ঞানী ড. ফেরদৌসী কাদরী পাচ্ছেন চলতি বছরের র‌্যামন ম্যাগসাইসাই...


40204. 70pc retrenched apparel workers unemployed: SurveyPublished: August 31, 2021 14:54:53

About 70 per cent of retrenched workers have remained unemployed as Bangladesh’s apparel sector is faced with substantial challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic that disrupted production and value chain, according...


40205. Bangladesh scientist wins Ramon Magsaysay AwardPublished: August 31, 2021 14:07:31

Bangladeshi scientist Dr Firdausi Qadri, who has been instrumental in discovering vaccines that have saved millions of lives, has been awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as Asia’s Nobel Prize. The...


40206. জুলহাজ-তনয় হত্যায় ৬ জঙ্গির মৃত্যুদণ্ড, দু’জন খালাসPublished: August 31, 2021 13:38:43

সমকামী অধিকারকর্মী জুলহাজ মান্নান ও তার বন্ধু মাহবুব তনয় হত্যা মামলার রায়ে সেনাবাহিনীর চাকরিচ্যুত মেজর সৈয়দ জিয়াউল হক জিয়াসসহ ছয় আসামির মৃত্যুদণ্ডের রায় এসেছে, পলাতক দুজন পেয়েছেন খালাস।  ঢাকার সন্ত্রাসবিরোধী...


40207. Now ferry ploughs into Padma Bridge spanPublished: August 31, 2021 13:29:10

Ferries continue to crash into the under-construction Padma Bridge. In the latest accident, a ferry, Birshreshtha Jahangir, hit the span between the second and third pillars of the bridge in...


40208. ইউনিভার্সেল নার্সিং কলেজ এবং ওয়েস্টার্ন সিডনি ইউনিভার্সিটির মধ্যে দ্বিপাক্ষিক চুক্তি স্বাক্ষরিতPublished: August 31, 2021 13:22:36

বাংলাদেশের ইউনিভার্সেল নার্সিং কলেজ এবং অস্ট্রেলিয়ার ওয়েস্টার্ন সিডনি ইউনিভার্সিটির মধ্যে গত শুক্রবার গবেষণা, স্কলারশিপ এবং উচ্চতর শিক্ষায় সুযোগ বিষয়ে একটি দ্বিপাক্ষিক চুক্তি স্বাক্ষরিত হয়েছে।  এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে এই তথ্য জানিয়েছে...


40209. Six to die for killing LGBT activist Xulhaz, friend TonoyPublished: August 31, 2021 12:48:12

A Dhaka court has sentenced six people to death for the murders of Bangladesh LGBT rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy. Judge Mojibur Rahman of the...


40210. সেগুনবাগিচায় মাইক্রোবাসের ভেতরে দুই ওয়ার্কশপকর্মীর লাশPublished: August 31, 2021 12:39:47

ঢাকার সেগুনবাগিচা এলাকার একটি মাইক্রোবাস থেকে মোটর ওযার্কশপের দুই কর্মীর লাশ উদ্ধার করেছে পুলিশ। ওই দুই তরুণের নাম রাকিব ও সিয়াম। তারা ওই এলাকার বাচ্চু মটরস নামের একটি ওয়ার্কশপের কর্মী।...


40211. দলে বাজে প্রতিযোগিতার শঙ্কা দেখছেন মাশরাফিPublished: August 31, 2021 12:30:20

নিউ জিল্যান্ড সিরিজে বাংলাদেশের উইকেটকিপিংয়ের দায়িত্ব ভাগাভাগি করে দেওয়া ও সেটির প্রকাশ্য ঘোষণাকে সুস্থ চর্চা বলে মনে করছেন না মাশরাফি বিন মুর্তজা। বাংলাদেশের সফলতম ওয়ানডে অধিনায়কের মতে, ১৬ বছর ধরে...


40212. Taliban celebrate 'complete independence' as last US troops depart AfghanistanPublished: August 31, 2021 12:19:29

Celebratory gunfire echoed across Kabul as Taliban fighters took control of the airport before dawn on Tuesday following the withdrawal of the last US troops, ending 20 years of war...


40213. Security tightened ahead of Xulhaz murder verdictPublished: August 31, 2021 12:05:21

The police have tightened security in the court premises in Dhaka ahead of a verdict in the murder case of Bangladesh LGBT rights activist Xulhaz Mannan and his friend Mahbub...


40214. Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in International Space Station modulePublished: August 31, 2021 11:53:12

Russian cosmonauts have discovered new cracks in a segment of the International Space Station that could widen, a senior space official said on Monday, the latest in a series of...


40215. Short, Martin team up with Selena GomezPublished: August 31, 2021 11:50:11

Old friends Steve Martin and Martin Short have teamed up again, this time with Selena Gomez adding a youthful vibe to their new mystery comedy “Only Murders in the Building.”...


40216. পদ্মা সেতুতে আবার ফেরির ধাক্কাPublished: August 31, 2021 11:47:25

পদ্মা সেতুর পিয়ারে কয়েকবার ধাক্কা দেওয়ার পর এবার একটি ফেরি সেতুর স্প্যানে ধাক্কা দিয়েছে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। মঙ্গলবার সকালে ফেরি বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ জাহাঙ্গীর শিমুলিয়া থেকে সেতুর নিচ দিয়ে পাটুরিয়া যাওয়ার...


40217. US SEC charges broker-dealers, investment advisors over cybersecurity failuresPublished: August 31, 2021 11:47:12

Units of three broker-dealer and investment advisory firms agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over...


40218. Bangladesh calls for global support for the Asia-Pacific LDCsPublished: August 31, 2021 11:42:59

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen has called for stronger policies and support measures for the least developed countries (LDCs). He urged the global community for new international support...


40219. US health department sets up climate change officePublished: August 31, 2021 11:40:14

The US Department of Health and Human Services has established an office to address climate change and health equity at the national level, Secretary Xavier Becerra said on Monday, Reuters...


40220. Japan mulls October 17 election as PM ratings hit record lowsPublished: August 31, 2021 11:22:02

The Japanese government is considering holding a general election on Oct. 17, Kyodo news said on Monday citing government sources, even as public support for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga hits...


40221. Global coronavirus cases top 217 millionPublished: August 31, 2021 11:21:49

The global Covid-19 caseload has now surged past 217 million, with the world still struggling to contain the second wave of the pandemic. The total caseload and fatalities from the...


40222. China's FX regulator surveyed banks, companies on yuan riskPublished: August 31, 2021 11:15:03

China's currency regulator has been conducting a rare survey of banks and companies to ask about their risk management processes and ability to handle volatility in the yuan, three banking...


40223. Simona Halep makes winning return to Grand Slam action at US OpenPublished: August 31, 2021 11:13:44

Simona Halep, who missed three of the year's biggest events while recovering from a calf injury, delivered a statement win on her return to Grand Slam action when she beat...


40224. Stocks open higher with low turnoverPublished: August 31, 2021 11:04:16

Stocks opened on a positive note on Tuesday, after a three-day correction, as the bargain hunters were showing their buying appetite on sector-wise issues. Following the previous three days’ modest...


40225. সিনোফার্মের আরও ২০ লাখ ডোজ টিকা এসেছেPublished: August 31, 2021 11:00:15

চীনের সিনোফার্মের তৈরি আরও ২০ লাখ ডোজ কোভিড টিকার চালান দেশে পৌঁছেছে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। সোমবার রাত আড়াইটায় বাংলাদেশ বিমানের একটি ফ্লাইটে এসব টিকা ঢাকার হযরত শাহজালাল আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দরে...


40226. AC Milan re-sign Chelsea midfielder Bakayoko on loanPublished: August 31, 2021 10:57:44

AC Milan have signed midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea on a two-year loan with an option to make the move permanent, the clubs said on Monday. The 27-year-old Frenchman moved...


40227. IFIC Bank to issue Tk 5.0b subordinated bondPublished: August 31, 2021 10:56:13

The board of directors of IFIC Bank has taken a decision to issue Tk 5.0 billion subordinated bond to raise Tier-2 capital of the bank. The bank has decided to...


40228. আফগানিস্তান থেকে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সেনা প্রত্যাহার সম্পন্নPublished: August 31, 2021 10:55:49

আফগানিস্তানে ২০ বছর ধরে চলা যুদ্ধের অবসান ঘটিয়ে দেশটি থেকে সব সেনা প্রত্যাহার সম্পন্ন করেছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। বার্তা সংস্থা রয়টার্সের প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়েছে, এই যুদ্ধের শেষ পর্যায়ে...


40229. Perera returns to SL squad for South Africa seriesPublished: August 31, 2021 10:44:41

Batsman Kusal Perera has been named in Sri Lanka's squad for next month's limited overs home cricket series against South Africa after recovering from COVID-19. Experienced batsman Dinesh Chandimal and...


40230. Israel will loan Palestinians money after highest-level talks in yearsPublished: August 31, 2021 10:38:01

Israel will lend the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority more than $150 million after the sides held their highest-level meeting in years, Israeli officials said on Monday, while playing down prospects of...


40231. Taliban to take back Europe's Afghan deportees to face courtsPublished: August 31, 2021 10:22:04

The Taliban government in Afghanistan would accept any Afghan migrants whose applications for asylum were rejected in Europe and they would then face court, an Austrian newspaper quoted a Taliban...


40232. US completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan after 20 years of warPublished: August 31, 2021 10:19:53

The United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on Monday, ending 20 years of war that culminated in the militant Taliban's return to power, Reuters reports. Forced...


40233. Native fish production on rise in NaogaonPublished: August 31, 2021 09:14:29

Production of native fish has increased by more than 3,000 tonnes in Naogaon this year, District Fisheries Office sources said. The sources said, "There are 47,326 ponds on 12,895 hectares...


40234. Road turns into a deathtrapPublished: August 31, 2021 09:11:29

Sonaray-Dakumara connecting road under Gabtoli upazila of Bogura district has now turned into a deathtrap as potholes and big ditches at many points have made vehicular movement risky. Due to...


40235. CMSMEs to get loans worth Tk 2.0b from next monthPublished: August 31, 2021 09:05:07

SME Foundation is set to disburse credit worth Tk 2.0 billion under the government's second phase of stimulus package from next month, aiming to help entrepreneurs sustain their ventures amid...


40236. Over 130 microfinance institutions lose licence to operatePublished: August 31, 2021 09:01:50

More than 130 micro-finance institutions (MFIs) have faced the axe from the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) for breaching relevant rules and regulations. The MRA has taken such punitive action against...


40237. Jute Spinners' stock jumps 81pcPublished: August 31, 2021 08:59:03

The share price of Jute Spinners, a junk stock, is rising on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) despite the company incurring losses. The company is also not in operation for...


40238. Eastern Bank better withstands pandemic shocksPublished: August 31, 2021 08:54:39

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has continued to strike a balance between liquidity, profitability and solvency to post a positive growth in the first half (H1) of 2021 calendar year. The...


40239. Digital Commerce Expo-2021 set to begin Oct 31Published: August 31, 2021 08:50:16

A three-day International Digital Commerce Expo-2021 is expected to begin October 31 in a bid to enhance the export market and create the demand for the country's products in the...


40240. Hard rock mine at risk of closurePublished: August 31, 2021 08:40:31

Production at the country's lone hard-rock mine at Maddhyapara in northern Dinajpur is at risk of closure as the government is yet to appoint a contractor to continue its operation,...


40241. Dengue cases in Bangladesh cross 10,000 markPublished: August 31, 2021 08:36:46

The number of dengue cases in the country crossed 10,000-mark this year as 233 new patients or suspected victims were hospitalised during the last 24 hours until Monday morning. The...


40242. Bangladesh receives 2,187 expats' bodies in Jan-JulyPublished: August 31, 2021 08:33:42

Bangladesh received more than 2,000 bodies of migrant workers from different job-destination countries in the first seven months of this year, official data showed. According to the Wage Earners' Welfare...


40243. Successful manpower recruiters to be made CIPsPublished: August 31, 2021 08:29:51

Successful manpower recruiters from now on will enjoy Commercially Important Person (CIP) status for outstanding contribution to overseas employment-the second-largest foreign-currency earner for Bangladesh. The Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and...


40244. AIIB to review Bangladesh projects for quicker executionPublished: August 31, 2021 08:23:51

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), new-generation development financier, is set to review Bangladesh projects shortly for speeding up execution by removing bottlenecks. Officials said Monday the Economic Relations Division...


40245. 64 types of commodities will be rapidly released from ports to steady supply chainPublished: August 31, 2021 08:17:15

Some 64 types of import and export goods, including a slew of edible items, will get a speedy release from ports under a maiden decree meant for the steadying supply...


40246. ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়ার ২৫ পুলিশ সদস্য চাকরিচ্যুতPublished: August 30, 2021 22:23:50

অপরাধসহ বিভাগীয় শৃংখলা পরিপন্থি কাজে যুক্ত থাকার অভিযোগে ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া জেলা পুলিশের ২৫ জন সদস্যকে চাকরিচ্যুত করা হয়েছে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। সোমবার দুপুরে পুলিশ সুপার মোহাম্মদ আনিসুর রহমান তার কার্যালয়ে...


40247. Gulf Afghans worry about home after Taliban takeoverPublished: August 30, 2021 22:23:02

Five months ago, 35-year-old Abadat left Afghanistan with her two teenage daughters for the Gulf fearing for their safety after a series of explosions rocked the neighbourhood where they lived....


40248. EPI staff suspended for pushing Covid vaccine at homePublished: August 30, 2021 22:10:48

Health authorities have suspended a staff (vaccine carrier) of Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in North Matlab upazila in Chandpur district for pushing Covid-19 jabs at receivers' homes. The suspended...


40249. State-run mining company faces uncertainty as operator’s contract expires on Sept 2Published: August 30, 2021 22:06:20

The contract of Madhyapara Granite Mining Company Ltd (MGMCL) with the existing operator is due to expire on September 2. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources is yet...


40250. Workplace technology and alternative work arrangement during and post-Covid-19Published: August 30, 2021 22:00:20

Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) is a unique working method performed from locations away from the office. The critical components of AWA are working from home, flexible working hours, teleconferencing, job...