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47601. Global LNG dealers keen to supply fuel to Bangladesh from spot marketPublished: May 21, 2021 10:41:33

A number of global LNG (liquefied natural gas) suppliers are keen to supply the fuel to Bangladesh from the spot market, seeing the country's consistent purchase of LNG over the...


47602. Cumilla farmer Anwar succeeds in cultivating yellow watermelonPublished: May 21, 2021 10:40:43

Anwar Hossain, a farmer of Balarampur village in Sadar Dakshin upazila of Cumilla district, had been successful in cultivating black watermelon last year. This year, Anwar has created a buzz...


47603. Regulator insists perpetual bonds must be listed through direct listingPublished: May 21, 2021 10:35:47

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has issued a directive saying that perpetual bonds which will be issued by the banks must be listed on the bourses through the...


47604. কোভিড-১৯: মজুদে টান, টিকাদান গুটিয়ে যাওয়ার দশাPublished: May 21, 2021 10:12:37

বাংলাদেশে যেসব কেন্দ্রে সবচেয়ে বেশি টিকাদান হয়েছে, তার একটি ঢাকার বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিব মেডিকেল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (বিএসএমএমইউ)। স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরের তথ্য বলছে, এই কেন্দ্র থেকে এ পর্যন্ত প্রথম ডোজ টিকা নিয়েছেন ৪৮...


47605. Ban on fishing in Bay of Bengal beginsPublished: May 21, 2021 09:52:44

CHATTOGRAM: The government's two-month ban on fishing off the country's coast to boost depleted fish stocks started on Thursday. The 65-day ban - lasting from May 20 until July 23...


47606. গাজায় যুদ্ধ থামাতে রাজি হল ইসরায়েল-হামাসPublished: May 21, 2021 09:46:01

দশ দিনের যুদ্ধে প্রায় আড়াইশ প্রাণক্ষয়ের পর মিশরের মধ্যস্থতায় সংঘাত অবসানে রাজি হয়েছে ইসরায়েল ও ফিলিস্তিনি দল হামাস। উভয় পক্ষ থেকে বৃহস্পতিবার যুদ্ধবিরতির ঘোষণা এসেছে বলে বিবিসি ও রয়টার্স জানিয়েছে।...


47607. Move underway to provide Tk 5.0b stimulus to Palli Sanchay BankPublished: May 21, 2021 09:27:20

A move is underway to provide Tk 5.0 billion worth of stimulus to state-owned Palli Sanchay Bank (PSB) to help meet its liquidity shortfall, sources said. To this end, an...


47608. Israel, Hamas agree to a ceasefire after 11 days of fightingPublished: May 21, 2021 09:11:00

An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday, but Hamas warned it still had its "hands on the trigger" and demanded Israel end the violence in Jerusalem and...


47609. Experts focus on lockdown exit planPublished: May 21, 2021 08:51:47

Experts have strongly suggested a well-designed exit plan before withdrawal of the nationwide lockdown to ease people's movement and economic activities, as the fresh spell of restrictions caused various disruptions....


47610. Blame game on as onion heats upPublished: May 21, 2021 08:44:35

The prices of the key kitchen item onion witnessed a notable hike last week, although its harvest time just ended and primary trading is going on. Retailers and wholesalers are...


47611. Final deal on China vaccine likely in a weekPublished: May 21, 2021 08:21:48

The country is expected to finalise a deal by next week to import Covid-19 vaccine from Chinese state company Sinopharm, officials involved with the process said. They said that two...


47612. Lightning strikes claim nine more livesPublished: May 20, 2021 22:02:05

At least nine people have died in lightning strikes during storms in Bangladesh’s Jamalpur and Chanpainawabganj, two days after 14 people were killed in similar incidents. In Jamalpur’s Islampur Upazila,...


47613. Bangladesh seeks joint efforts to IORA's new Action PlanPublished: May 20, 2021 21:54:19

Bangladesh has sought cooperation from Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member states for implementing the new Action Plan through concerted efforts as Bangladesh is set to become Chair of the...


47614. Meditation: An effective way to cure any addictionPublished: May 20, 2021 21:41:37

Every year, all over the world, a lot of potential young people drop out of schools and colleges due to substance abuse or addiction. Addiction is a major cause of...


47615. Palestinians are not children of a lesser GodPublished: May 20, 2021 21:39:05

International and Israeli commentators love to talk about a "cycle of violence." For Palestinians, that's an even more worthless cliché: the violence we are now witnessing is part of our...


47616. Choosing an alliance-in pursuit for an alternative  Published: May 20, 2021 21:36:14

Forming alliances for security and trade purposes has been with us for centuries. Such reality poses a policy dilemma to small or weak countries. Either they need to join one...


47617. পরিবর্তনকে ‘হ্যাঁ’ বলুনPublished: May 20, 2021 21:21:04

জীবনে যেকোনো পদক্ষেপ যদি শুরুর কথা হয়, তবে জীবনে ‘পরিবর্তন’ই হলো শেষ কথা। কিন্তু, নদীর মতো বহমান জীবনের প্রতিটি বাঁক অনেকেই হয়তো খুব সহজে মেনে নিতে পারে না, আবার কেউ...


47618. The changing colour of moneyPublished: May 20, 2021 20:53:47

The presence of a sizeable volume of black money is a harsh reality in Bangladesh like many other developing countries. That is why the debate on the issue of whitening...


47619. From gallows to glory: How Pep turned City’s season aroundPublished: May 20, 2021 20:53:45

"Ah Shit! Here we go again", Raheem Sterling's tweet after winning the title speaks volumes of Manchester City's recent dominance in the English Premier League. The nature of the premier...


47620. Bigger ADP during Covid timePublished: May 20, 2021 20:36:12

The size of the Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-22, which was approved by the executive committee of the national economic council (ECNEC) on Tuesday last,...


47621. অতিরিক্ত সচিব জেবুন্নেছার বিরুদ্ধে ‘সুনির্দিষ্ট’ অভিযোগ পেলে ব্যবস্থা: দুদকPublished: May 20, 2021 20:26:15

সাংবাদিক রোজিনা ইসলামকে সচিবালয়ে আটকে রাখার ঘটনায় আলোচনায় আসা স্বাস্থ্য মন্ত্রণালয়ের অতিরিক্ত সচিব কাজী জেবুন্নেছার বিরুদ্ধে ‘সুনির্দিষ্ট’ অভিযোগ পাওয়ার অপেক্ষায় রয়েছে দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশন। “কাজী জেবুন্নেছার বিরুদ্ধে সুনির্দিষ্ট অভিযোগ পাওয়া...


47622. BBC fell short over Princess Diana interview, Bashir 'deceitful'Published: May 20, 2021 20:05:48

The BBC fell short of its high standards for integrity over how it persuaded Princess Diana to give the broadcaster an interview in 1995 and the journalist involved, Martin Bashir,...


47623. Why Satyajit Ray is a great movie-makerPublished: May 20, 2021 19:57:43

Like 'total authors', a moniker used for writers consummately dedicated to literary activities, Satyajit Ray was also a total film-maker. Although he was basically a painter, a music connoisseur well-versed...


47624. বাজেট পেশ ৩ জুন, অধিবেশন হবে সংক্ষিপ্তPublished: May 20, 2021 19:20:17

মহামারীর মধ্যে আরও একটি বাজেট অধিবেশনে বসতে যাচ্ছে জাতীয় সংসদ; আসছে ৩ জুন নতুন অর্থবছরের জন্য বাজেট প্রস্তাব সংসদের সামনে উপস্থাপন করবেন অর্থমন্ত্রী আ হ ম মুস্তফা কামাল।তার আগে ২...


47625. World Meditation Day tomorrowPublished: May 20, 2021 19:18:52

World Meditation Day will be observed today (Friday) for the first time in the country aiming at leading a healthy and peaceful life through reviving positivity in soul by practicing...


47626. Barishal AL factional clash leaves two deadPublished: May 20, 2021 19:16:55

Two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash between two factions of Awami League on Thursday at North Ulani union in Mehendiganj upazila  in Barishal over Ulania...


47627. US civil rights leader urges Biden to give India 60m Covid-19 vaccine dosesPublished: May 20, 2021 19:10:16

The whole world today is praying for India and its people, America's top civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson said on Wednesday, exuding confidence that the country of Mahatma Gandhi...


47628. Deal signed to build 100MW solar plant in SonagaziPublished: May 20, 2021 18:37:16

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that Bangladesh is committed to increasing its share of renewable energy in power generation in accordance with the...


47629. Trade deficit crosses $14b in nine monthsPublished: May 20, 2021 18:31:44

Bangladesh’s trade deficit has widened by more than 20 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY) because of rising import payment pressure on the...


47630. Amazon faces five new racial, gender bias lawsuitsPublished: May 20, 2021 18:17:22

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) was hit on Wednesday with five new lawsuits by women who worked in corporate or warehouse management roles, and accused the online retailer of gender bias, racial...


47631. More countries approached for vaccines; talks with China at final stage: FMPublished: May 20, 2021 18:04:51

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said the government is making its best efforts to get vaccines connecting multiple countries -- the United States, China, Canada, Russia and...


47632. Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining speedPublished: May 20, 2021 17:46:14

Diplomatic moves towards a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered pace on Thursday after US President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation, but Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza...


47633. Current vaccines appear protective against variants, says WHOPublished: May 20, 2021 17:38:09

COVID-19 vaccines currently being deployed in the fight against the pandemic in Europe appear able to protect against all variants that are circulating and causing concern, the World Health Organisation's...


47634. আম পরিবহনে এবারও ‘ম্যাংগো স্পেশাল ট্রেন’Published: May 20, 2021 17:36:01

মহামারীকালে গত বছরের মত এবারও আম পরিবহনে বিশেষ ট্রেন চালু করতে যাচ্ছে বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ে। আগামী ২৭ মে রেলপথমন্ত্রী নূরুল ইসলাম সুজন চাঁপাইনবাবগঞ্জে উপস্থিত থেকে ‘ম্যাংগো স্পেশাল’ নামে এই পার্সেল ট্রেনের...


47635. ভারতের পবিত্রতম নদী গঙ্গায় যখন উপচে পড়ছে লাশPublished: May 20, 2021 17:30:44

ভারতের পবিত্রতম নদী গঙ্গায় যেন গত কিছুদিন ধরে লাশ উপচে পড়ছে। শত শত লাশ গঙ্গার স্রোতে ভেসে এসেছে অথবা এর তীরে বালিতে চাপা দেয়া অবস্থায় পাওয়া গেছে। খবর বিবিসি বাংলা’র।...


47636. কক্সবাজারে হিযবুত তাহরীরের সদস্য সন্দেহে ব্র্যাককর্মী গ্রেপ্তারPublished: May 20, 2021 17:12:41

কক্সবাজারের উখিয়া থেকে উগ্রপন্থি সংগঠন হিযবুত তাহরীরের সদস্য সন্দেহে ব্র্যাকের একজন কর্মী গ্রেপ্তারের কথা জানিয়েছে পুলিশের এন্টি টেররিজম ইউনিট- এটিইউ। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর। বৃহস্পতিবার পুলিশের এই বিশেষায়িত শাখার এক...


47637. জামিনের অপেক্ষা বাড়ল রোজিনারPublished: May 20, 2021 17:06:41

অফিসিয়াল সিক্রেটস আইনে গ্রেপ্তার প্রথম আলোর জ্যেষ্ঠ প্রতিবেদক রোজিনা ইসলাম জামিন পাবেন কি না, সেই সিদ্ধান্তের জন্য অপেক্ষা করতে হবে রোববার পর্যন্ত। ঢাকার মহানগর হাকিম বাকী বিল্লা বৃহস্পতিবার ভার্চুয়াল কোর্টে...


47638. Order on journalist Rozina Islam’s bail SundayPublished: May 20, 2021 17:02:12

A Dhaka court on Thursday fixed Sunday for passing an order on the bail petition of Prothom Alo senior reporter Rozina Islam in a case filed under the Official Secrets...


47639. BCB announces squad for Sri Lanka ODIsPublished: May 20, 2021 16:56:51

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the first and second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting from May 23. Najmul Hossain Shanto, who...


47640. মুম্বাই উপকূলে ডুবে যাওয়া বার্জের ৩৮ আরোহী এখনো নিখোঁজPublished: May 20, 2021 16:48:18

ভারতের পশ্চিম উপকূলে আঘাত হানা প্রবল ঘূর্ণিঝড় তকতের তাণ্ডবে মুম্বাই শহরের উপকূলে ডুবে যাওয়া বার্জের ৩৮ জন কর্মীর সন্ধান চার দিনেও মেলেনি। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকম-এর।  ভারতের নৌবাহিনী ও উদ্ধারকারী...


47641. ‘Arrest of Rozina very unfortunate’Published: May 20, 2021 16:41:00

Terming the arrest of Rozina Islam ‘very unfortunate’ Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the government is facing criticism because of a handful of people. “The health ministry should...


47642. Bangladesh reports 36 Covid deaths, 1,457 new casesPublished: May 20, 2021 16:32:44

Bangladesh has registered 1,457 new cases of coronavirus infection in a day, taking the tally to 785,194. The death toll from COVID-19 rose by 36 in a 24-hour count to...


47643. সাংবাদিক রোজিনা ইসলামকে গ্রেপ্তারের ঘটনা ‘দুঃখজনক’: পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীPublished: May 20, 2021 16:15:01

সচিবালয়ে পাঁচ ঘণ্টার বেশি আটকে রাখার পর রাষ্ট্রীয় গোপন নথি ‘চুরির চেষ্টার’ অভিযোগে সাংবাদিক রোজিনা ইসলামকে গ্রেপ্তারের ঘটনাকে ‘দুঃখজনক ও অগ্রহণযোগ্য’ হিসাবে বর্ণনা করেছেন পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী এ কে আব্দুল মোমেন। খবর...


47644. Call for immediate release of journalist RozinaPublished: May 20, 2021 15:22:00

A platform for women, human rights and development has demanded unconditional release of Prothom Alo senior reporter Rozina Islam, formation of a judicial inquiry committee, and punishment for those involved...


47645. Invincible: Amazon’s violent superheroPublished: May 20, 2021 14:55:51

Amazon prime’s animated series ‘Invincible’ is not for kids or the faint of heart. If you’ve enjoyed the ultra violence of ‘The Boys,’ which is on the same streaming platform,...


47646. RAB arrests former MP Awal over murder in PallabiPublished: May 20, 2021 14:01:08

The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested former Lakshmipur MP MA Awal over the murder of a man in Dhaka’s Pallabi. The RAB arrested Awal early on Thursday from a shrine...


47647. Heat wave likely to continue for two-three daysPublished: May 20, 2021 13:27:05

The ongoing heat wave, which has now been sweeping over three divisions and four districts across the country, may persist for two to three days, according to a meteorologist at...


47648. Fears for shelters and supplies in MyanmarPublished: May 20, 2021 13:03:46

People displaced by an upsurge of fighting in Myanmar's Chin State voiced concerns over shelter and supplies, as more flee the conflict between the army and insurgents opposed to the...


47649. Madrasa teacher arrested for ‘molesting boy’ in ChattogramPublished: May 20, 2021 12:52:55

A madrasa teacher has been arrested for molesting a 11-year-old boy in Chattogram, police said on Thursday. Cops picked up Mizanur Rahman, a teacher at Pak Panjaton Hefz Khana, from...


47650. Biman suspends flights to Saudi Arabia for five daysPublished: May 20, 2021 12:39:56

National carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Thursday announced the suspension of its flights to Saudi Arabia for five days. All flights to Saudi Arabia will remain suspended till May 24,...