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5751. China tackles medical supply snags, price gouging amid COVID fearsPublished: December 10, 2022 15:07:32

China said on Saturday it would stop checking truck drivers and ship crew transporting goods domestically for COVID-19, removing a key bottleneck from its supply chain network as a dismantling...


5752. গোলাপবাগে বিএনপির সমাবেশ, নয়া পল্টনে পুলিশের ব্যারিকেডPublished: December 10, 2022 14:59:57

ঢাকার গোলাপবাগে বিএনপির সমাবেশের মধ্যেও নয়া পল্টনে দলটির কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যালয় ঘিরে রেখেছে পুলিশ; সড়কে বসানো হয়েছে ব্যারিকেড, চলছে না কোনো যানবাহন। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের।  ‘নাশকতার আশঙ্কা’ থেকেই পুলিশ সেখানে নিরাপত্তা...


5753. What causes uneven skin texture?Published: December 10, 2022 14:26:56

The skin's quality depends on an individual's genetics, which will then be influenced by factors like environment, diet, the care taken, aging, stress, etc. In a conversation with the writer,...


5754. All 7 BNP lawmakers resign from parliamentPublished: December 10, 2022 14:16:47

All seven of the BNP's representatives in parliament are quitting their roles as lawmakers. The MPs have sent their resignation letters on acting party chief Tarique Rahman's orders, the party...


5755. সংসদ থেকে বিএনপির ৭ এমপির পদত্যাগPublished: December 10, 2022 14:10:04

সংসদ থেকে পদত্যাগ করেছেন বিএনপির সাত সংসদ সদস্যের সবাই। শনিবার ঢাকার গোলাপবাগের বহুল আলোচিত সমাবেশে সংসদ সদস্যরা এখবর জানান। তারা বলেন, দলীয় সিদ্ধান্ত অনুসারে দলের ভারপ্রাপ্ত চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমানের নির্দেশে...


5756. Maradona is watching us from above and pushing us, says MessiPublished: December 10, 2022 14:03:57

Lionel Messi said Argentina have felt the presence of the late, great Diego Maradona throughout their World Cup campaign, including on Friday when they beat the Netherlands on penalties to...


5757. Police vow to tackle any disturbance as BNP rallies in DhakaPublished: December 10, 2022 13:52:35

Police are vigilant against potential acts of sabotage surrounding the BNP's divisional rally in Dhaka and will take necessary measures to deal with any disturbance. Biplob Kumar Sarker, a joint...


5758. BNP MPs likely to resign todayPublished: December 10, 2022 13:45:12

The Members of Parliament (MPs) of BNP are likely to resign on Saturday as per the decision of the party’s standing committee. The party MPs have been asked to resign...


5759. Elton John quits TwitterPublished: December 10, 2022 13:36:59

British musician Elton John quit Twitter on Friday, the latest high-profile celebrity to leave the social media platform following its acquisition by billionaire Elon Musk. John, who is currently on...


5760. Two Rohingya men die in shootout at Ukhiya refugee campPublished: December 10, 2022 13:23:44

Two Rohingyas were shot dead during what police called "a gunfight" at Ukhiya camp in Cox’s Bazar on Friday night. The identities of the deceased could not be known yet,...


5761. Twitter to introduce new controls for ad placementsPublished: December 10, 2022 13:22:52

Twitter will roll out new controls as soon as next week to let companies prevent their ads from appearing above or below tweets containing certain keywords, the social media platform...


5762. IMF and Ghana expected to reach staff-level agreement by TuesdayPublished: December 10, 2022 13:07:35

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ghana are expected to reach a staff-level agreement on a loan deal by Tuesday at the latest, said three sources with knowledge of the...


5763. কেন হেরে গেল ব্রাজিল?Published: December 10, 2022 13:01:45

ক্রোয়েশিয়ার কাছে ব্রাজিলের হার অঘটনের সমানই বলা চলে দুই দলের শক্তিমত্তার বিচারে। তবে অপেক্ষাকৃত কম শক্তির দল নিয়েও নিজেদের সামর্থ্যের সেরাটা ঢেলে দিলে যেকোনো দলকেই হারানো যায়, তা আরো একবার...


5764. EU states gear up for talks on gas price cap, but compromise elusivePublished: December 10, 2022 12:44:15

European Union countries are preparing for extraordinary negotiations on Saturday aimed at finalising a deal on a gas price cap that has divided the 27-country bloc. EU states have debated...


5765. BNP supporters overcome 'hurdles at every step' to join Dhaka rallyPublished: December 10, 2022 12:42:36

As the BNP's highly-publicised divisional rally gets underway, the Golapbagh field in Dhaka is packed to the brim with little room to manoeuvre. The venue was glistening with an array...


5766. Mobile service disrupted as BNP rallies at GolapbaghPublished: December 10, 2022 12:37:30

Mobile phone users in the Golapbagh field and its adjacent areas have been facing disruptions in mobile and internet network service as the BNP’s Dhaka division rally got underway, bdnews24.com...


5767. পুলিশের আশা, সমাবেশ শেষে বিএনপিকর্মীরা চলে যাবেPublished: December 10, 2022 12:27:40

গোলাপবাগে সমাবেশ করার পর বিএনপিকর্মীরা ঘরে ফিরে যাবে, তেমনটাই আশা করছে পুলিশ। তা না করে বিশৃঙ্খলা সৃষ্টির চেষ্টা করলে তা কঠোরভাবে দমনের হুঁশিয়ারি দিয়েছেন ঢাকা মহানগর পুলিশের যুগ্ম কমিশনার বিপ্লব...


5768. গোলাপবাগে মোবাইল নেটওয়ার্ক নিয়ে ঝঞ্ঝাটে বিএনপিকর্মীরাPublished: December 10, 2022 12:21:43

সমাবেশস্থল ঢাকার গোলাপবাগ মাঠে আগের রাতে জড়ো হয়ে মোবাইল ফোন দিয়ে ফেইসবুকে লাইভ করেছিলেন বিএনপির কর্মীরা; তবে সকাল গড়ালে জনসমাগম বাড়ার সঙ্গে মোবাইল নেটওয়ার্ক নিয়ে ঝঞ্ঝাট পোহাতে হচ্ছে তাদের। খবর বিডিনিউজ...


5769. তৃতীয় ওয়ানডে ভারতের মুখোমুখি বাংলাদেশPublished: December 10, 2022 12:21:20

সিরিজে টানা তৃতীয়বারের মতো টস জিতলেন লিটন দাস। তামিম ইকবালের অনুপস্থিতিতে বাংলাদেশকে নেতৃত্ব দেওয়া এই ডানহাতি ব্যাটসম্যান নিলেন বোলিং। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। ভারত দলেও দুটি পরিবর্তন চোটের জন্য দুটি...


5770. BNP’s much talked-about Dhaka rally begins, Khandaker Mosharraf may announce 10-point demandPublished: December 10, 2022 12:19:03

BNP’s much-discussed last divisional rally in Dhaka has begun with participation of thousands of leaders and activists of the party. The rally, arranged by Dhaka south and north city units...


5771. ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়কে গাড়ির স্বল্পতা, বিপাকে যাত্রীPublished: December 10, 2022 12:14:07

ঢাকায় বিএনপির বিভাগীয় সমাবেশকে কেন্দ্র করে ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়কে গাড়ি চলাচল কমে গেছে। মোড়ে মোড়ে দীর্ঘসময় অপেক্ষার পরও গাড়ি না পেয়ে হেঁটে গন্তব্যে পৌঁছানোর চেষ্টা করছেন অনেকে৷ শনিবার সকাল ৬টা থেকে...


5772. With few public transport on the road, Dhaka wears a deserted lookPublished: December 10, 2022 12:08:51

Public transports were seemingly off Dhaka roads this morning, ahead of BNP’s last divisional rally in the capital city. No public transport was seen plying the roads since morning; only...


5773. Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as head coach Tite steps downPublished: December 10, 2022 12:01:43

Neymar said he "cannot 100% guarantee" he will continue playing for Brazil after their World Cup exit, while coach Tite confirmed he will step down. The favourites went out at...


5774. Neymar ties Pelé's recordPublished: December 10, 2022 11:41:27

Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks. Other players had already tried to console Neymar as he...


5775. ‘Dignity, Freedom, Justice for All’: Human Rights Day todayPublished: December 10, 2022 11:18:04

With this year’s theme “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All”, International Human Rights Day 2022 is being observed in the country today (Saturday) as elsewhere across the globe. Different organisations...


5776. নেদারল্যান্ডসের বিপক্ষে গোল করে বাতিস্তুতার রেকর্ড ছুঁলেন মেসিPublished: December 10, 2022 10:25:38

নিখুঁত স্পট-কিকে বল জালে পাঠালেন লিওনেল মেসি। আরেকটি রেকর্ডে নাম উঠে গেল তার। বিশ্বকাপে আর্জেন্টিনার জার্সিতে সবচেয়ে বেশি গোলের রেকর্ডে গাব্রিয়েল বাতিস্তুতার পাশে বসলেন ফুটবলের মহাতারকা। কোয়ার্টার-ফাইনালে শুক্রবার নেদারল্যান্ডসের বিপক্ষে...


5777. Iran's Raisi promises to pursue crackdown on protesters; cleric critical of executionPublished: December 10, 2022 10:22:21

A prominent dissenting Sunni cleric on Friday said the death sentence of an Iranian protester involved in anti-government unrest violated sharia law, as President Ebrahim Raisi promised to press on...


5778. Dhaka's air quality turns 'unhealthy'Published: December 10, 2022 10:23:21

Dhaka's air quality slipped back to the 'unhealthy' zone on Saturday. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 181 at 8:32 am, the metropolis ranked seventh in the list...


5779. Ukraine gets more US aid as Russia-Iran ties worryPublished: December 10, 2022 10:13:40

The United States announced new military aid for Ukraine on Friday and vowed to disrupt Russian ties with Iran, which a British envoy said involved Moscow seeking hundreds of ballistic...


5780. ‘পথে পথে বাধা পেরিয়ে’ গোলাপবাগের সমাবেশেPublished: December 10, 2022 10:11:05

ঢাকার গোলাপবাগের বহুল আলোচিত সমাবেশে উপস্থিন বিএনপিকর্মীরা অভিযোগ করেছেন, পথে পথে নানা বাধা পেরিয়ে আসতে হয়েছে তাদের। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের।  উদ্বেগ-উৎকণ্ঠা ও নানা নাটকীয়তার পর শনিবার সকাল ১১টায় শুরু হতে...


5781. 'Review of PPP policies can help improve investment scenario'Published: December 10, 2022 10:07:47

As the country lags behind an average yearly investment need for US$10 billion, stakeholders necessitate the review of screening, selection, implementation and financing modality of the projects under public-private partnership...


5782. Five Islami Shari'ah-based banks borrow Tk 52.50b in 2 daysPublished: December 10, 2022 10:02:35

Five Islami Shari'ah-based banks borrowed nearly Tk 52.50 billion from the Islami Banks Liquidity Facility (IBLF) in two days after the Bangladesh Bank (BB) opened the liquidity window for such...


5783. White House calls on Bangladesh to investigate reports of pre-election violencePublished: December 10, 2022 09:44:04

The White House on Friday called on the government of Bangladesh to fully investigate reports of violence against journalists and human rights activists ahead of a major political protest, and...


5784. BNP activists swarm Golapbagh as all set for anti-government rally after deadly violence, arrestsPublished: December 10, 2022 09:38:38

With their senior leaders among hundreds arrested over deadly clashes with police, BNP activists have descended in their thousands on an open ground in Golapbagh, a crowded neighbourhood in Dhaka,...


5785. Stocks back in the red amid multiple headwindsPublished: December 10, 2022 09:25:42

Stocks retreated into the red in the outgoing week to Thursday, after a single-week break, as political tensions added to a prolonged bearish sentiment, prompting investors to stay away from...


5786. Ten cos grab one-third of DSE turnoverPublished: December 10, 2022 09:23:56

The ten most-traded companies accounted for one-third of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) this week, with three IT firms making their way to the top turnover list. The...


5787. Govt to give Tk 10b fund to PKBPublished: December 10, 2022 09:22:38

The government has approved a fund of Tk 10.00 billion for Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to meet the present growing demand for its loans among migrant workers. The fund will...


5788. Weekly Kitchen Market: Sugar market still ficklePublished: December 10, 2022 09:20:57

Prices of rice, flour and sugar remained much higher last week in Dhaka city, although vegetables, chickens and egg showed a slight decline in value. The sugar market remained volatile...


5789. Messi's Argentina go through on penalties after Dutch comebackPublished: December 10, 2022 09:04:53

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout to keep Lionel Messi's World Cup dream alive on Friday after the Dutch had snatched a 2-2 draw from the jaws...


5790. Develop more qualified CAs for business, economic upliftPublished: December 10, 2022 08:59:47

There is an urgent need to develop more qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) who will play vital role in uplift of large business entities and thus can help the country achieve...


5791. India's transshipment facilities unlikely to benefit BD tradePublished: December 10, 2022 08:55:45

Bangladesh will hardly derive any benefit from the transshipment facilities by exporting its products through Indian territories to third countries, according to an assessment by the National Board of Revenue...


5792. Terrific traffic jam eats up time of Ctg commutersPublished: December 10, 2022 08:52:39

CHATTOGRAM: Traffic congestion, which increased fast in the last several years in port city and its adjoining areas, has been disrupting normal life in the city severely, ordinary city-dwellers, traders...


5793. Export of headgears, caps: BD bags $193.43m, posts 50pc growth in Jul-NovPublished: December 10, 2022 08:45:15

Bangladesh has emerged as one of the key suppliers of hats and caps in the global market. Its shipment of these products reached US$ 193.43 million in the first five...


5794. Croatia beat Brazil on penalties to reach semi-finalsPublished: December 10, 2022 00:51:11

Croatia came from a goal down in extra time and battled past heavy favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the second consecutive...


5795. Brazil fail to go past quarte-final once again, beaten by Croatia in the penalty shootoutPublished: December 09, 2022 23:56:54

Croatia beat Brazil by 4-2 in the penalty shootout and qualify for the semi-finals. Luca Modric's team did it perfectly in Qatar's Education City Stadium after stopping Brazil for 120...


5796. Violation of women's rightsPublished: December 09, 2022 22:53:57

Next week, Bangladesh will observe the 51st Victory Day, the glorious day to commemorate the final victory over the occupied Pakistani army in the nine-month-long bloody war of independence in...


5797. Sagging confidence in financial systemsPublished: December 09, 2022 22:33:57

At a time of financial turmoil, banks have hardly any option other than charting a prudent course. But when there are deliberate attempts to undermine banking rules and regulations with...


5798. Retrieving undisclosed overseas assetsPublished: December 09, 2022 22:08:57

The government is learnt to have set a strategy to freeze or confiscate unreported assets owned and kept abroad by Bangladeshi nationals. To this effect, as reported in this paper...


5799. Croatia and Brazil locked 0-0 at halftime in WC quarter-final Published: December 09, 2022 22:02:25

Five-time champions Brazil and Croatia were locked 0-0 at halftime in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday.  There was nothing to separate the Brazilians and their 2018 runners-up opponents,...


5800. Human rights should be at heart of every global effort, says UN ChiefPublished: December 09, 2022 21:42:00

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Member States, civil society, the private sector and others to put human rights at the heart of efforts to reverse today’s damaging trends. "Human...