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The Financial Express

6801. Dhaka to request Washington to restore GSPPublished: November 28, 2022 09:00:23

Dhaka would request Washington to restore the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for widening the market access of its products to the US - the single-largest export destination for Bangladesh....


6802. Biyanibazar well set to resume gas outputPublished: November 28, 2022 08:50:14

The fuel-hungry national grid will get a little recharged as Biyanibazar-1 onshore well in Sylhet region is set to resume natural gas production after five years, officials say. "Some 7.0...


6803. Rice procurement gets lukewarm responsePublished: November 28, 2022 08:47:36

Rice procurement during this Aman season is facing a setback due to higher prices of the staple in the mainstream market than that of the government's asking rate. The lower...


6804. Govt's budget spending growth slows in FY 22Published: November 28, 2022 08:45:12

The government's budget outlay spending growth slowed tremendously in the last fiscal year (FY), 2021-22, mainly due to various austerity measures and Covid-related reduced demand, leading to narrowing down the...


6805. Online system risks VAT receipt fiascoPublished: November 28, 2022 08:42:16

The digitised system of value-added tax (VAT) now operates in a state vulnerable towards collection fiasco for a lack of proper maintenance for unavailability of funds, sources say. Many of...


6806. PM orders assessment of liquidity status in banksPublished: November 27, 2022 22:53:02

Three days after terming the murmurs of a liquidity crisis in the banks as pure lies, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered officials to report her after assessing the liquidity...


6807. A potential threat from Sars-Cov-2-like virusPublished: November 27, 2022 21:49:27

The latest finding of five viruses pathogenic to humans and livestock in southern China is indeed a cause for serious concern. This is only more so because one of the...


6808. Growth that benefits the richPublished: November 27, 2022 21:47:38

The top one per cent of the country's rich has not experienced much change in their earnings or amounts of wealth recently when compared to their status a year before,...


6809. Grain cropland takes over that of vegetables  Published: November 27, 2022 21:45:49

The FE news published on Thursday last under the headline, 'Rice, maize eat up veggie cropland' comes as a surprise. This pre-winter season every year witnesses the start of arrival...


6810. CanCham requests signing FIPA to facilitate FDI from Canada to BangladeshPublished: November 27, 2022 21:27:32

CanCham Bangladesh on Sunday requested the signing of a bilateral foreign investment protection agreement (FIPA) to facilitate the inflow of FDI from Canada to Bangladesh. Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce...


6811. Steps taken to issue birth certificates from ward councillor's office Published: November 27, 2022 21:13:37

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has taken an initiative to provide birth registration certificates to the citizens from the ward councillor's office to reduce public suffering and make the birth...


6812. Another constable suspended over militants’ escape in DhakaPublished: November 27, 2022 20:46:03

Another police constable has been suspended over the escape of two militants on death row from the court area in Dhaka. The suspended policeman, Nure Azad, was escorting four militant...


6813. 37 Pabna farmers get bail in unpaid bank debt casePublished: November 27, 2022 20:25:34

A court in Pabna has granted bail to 37 farmers, including 12 who were sent to jail on Friday, in a case over their failure to repay loans taken from...


6814. Thousands throng Anime Festival in Singapore after long COVID hiatusPublished: November 27, 2022 20:17:14

Thousands of cosplayers and anime fans flocked to the annual Anime Festival Asia (AFA) in Singapore over the weekend, held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began more...


6815. Did the G20 summit open new windows?Published: November 27, 2022 20:13:58

Political analysts from all over the world monitored the latest 17th annual Summit of Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Group of Twenty (G-20) - the world's...


6816. Government implementing some conditions to get IMF loan of $4.5bPublished: November 27, 2022 20:13:38

The government has started implementing some of the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the financial and energy sectors ahead of the global lender's board meeting to...


6817. Tax lawyers seek two months more for filing income tax returnsPublished: November 27, 2022 20:10:24

Sixty-seven tax lawyers' associations in the country have applied for an extension of two months for filing income tax returns due to the delay in receiving circulars of the tax...


6818. Aviation sector growth doubled in last decadePublished: November 27, 2022 19:38:17

Aviation sector growth has doubled in the last decade, said Md Mahbub Ali, state minister for civil aviation and tourism. “And in the next 15 years this sector will grow...


6819. Why is ACC not bringing big loan defaulters to book, asks HCPublished: November 27, 2022 19:26:27

The High Court on Sunday raised the question of why the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was not bringing the big loan defaulters who are misappropriating thousands of crores of money to...


6820. NCCI launches white paper on 'FDI in Logistics Sector'Published: November 27, 2022 19:25:02

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) in Bangladesh hosted the online launch of its white paper titled "FDI in Logistics Sector", a follow-up to the daylong event on...


6821. অ্যাপোলো ১৩’র রেকর্ড ভাঙলো নাসার ওরিয়ন নভোযানPublished: November 27, 2022 19:17:07

“হিউস্টন, উই হ্যাভ এ প্রবলেম!” কথাটি ‘অ্যাপোলো ১৩’ সিনেমায় বলেন অভিনেতা টম হ্যাঙ্কস। সত্যি ঘটনা অবলম্বনে তৈরি ওই সিনেমায় পরিচালক রন হাওয়ার্ড দেখিয়েছেন অক্সিজেন ট্যাঙ্কে বিস্ফোরণের ফলে কীভাবে বদলে গিয়েছিল...


6822. 2023-24 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is now openPublished: November 27, 2022 19:05:24

The US Embassy maintains good diplomatic relations between the United States and Bangladesh. The 2023-24 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program is a prestigious fully-funded opportunity for scholars to conduct post-doctoral research...


6823. Complete dev projects faster, PM Hasina directs secretariesPublished: November 27, 2022 18:52:27

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the government secretaries to complete the ongoing development projects on priority basis within the shortest possible time. "The people will get returns if...


6824. Fuller scores late for Costa Rica to stun sluggish JapanPublished: November 27, 2022 18:22:36

Japan squandered an opportunity to advance early to the World Cup last 16 after Keysher Fuller's goal 10 minutes from time gave Costa Rica a surprise 1-0 win in a...


6825. Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare loomsPublished: November 27, 2022 18:00:35

Shelling by Russian forces struck several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as utility crews continued a scramble to restore power, water and heating following widespread strikes in recent...


6826. Join a renowned law firm as LawyerPublished: November 27, 2022 17:56:29

The Lawyers & Jurists is a renowned law firm in Bangladesh. Vacancy: not specified  Role: Lawyer Requirements: LL.B /LLM/ Barrister-at-Law High Court enrolled lawyers and/or Barristers are encouraged to apply....


6827. Bollywood or 'Remakewood': The persistent lack of creativity and originalityPublished: November 27, 2022 17:50:59

Get by heart the premature twenties how Shah Rukh Khan used to make us spellbinding with his hard-to-resist acting and remarkable stories. Unquestionably the early twenties offered us the best...


6828. Government halts plan to form Padma, Meghna divisions in austerity measurePublished: November 27, 2022 17:44:17

The government has shelved a plan to form two new divisions, Padma and Meghna, to cut costs amid the current economic crunch. The plan was delayed at a meeting of...


6829. 63.50pc women face online harassment in 2022: studyPublished: November 27, 2022 17:44:16

Around 64 out of 100 women in the country have to face online harassment and violence this year, according to a new study unveiled on Sunday.  The study, commissioned by...


6830. Bangladesh reports 16 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: November 27, 2022 17:15:01

Bangladesh has logged 16 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total tally to 2,036,527, as the death toll remained unchanged at 29,431 As many as 2,398 samples were tested across the...


6831. Ban on tourism in parts of Bandarban extended until Dec 4Published: November 27, 2022 17:11:17

Bandarban district administration has further extended the temporary ban on tourism in Ruma and Rowangchhari upazilas till December 4 as part of high-security measures. A public notice in this regard...


6832. UAE to be Afghanistan cricket's 'home' for next five yearsPublished: November 27, 2022 17:07:46

The United Arab Emirates will host Afghanistan's 'home' matches over the next five years, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Sunday. Security concerns have kept touring teams away from...


6833. Vacancy at Farming Future BD for Assistant Manager in FinancePublished: November 27, 2022 17:02:34

Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) is a science organization with the purpose to modernize agriculture technology in the country for sustainable food security. Its collaboration partners include Alliance for Science, Boyce...


6834. Indian paramilitary member shoots two colleagues deadPublished: November 27, 2022 16:59:53

Two personnel of an Indian paramilitary security force have been shot dead by one of their colleagues during a fight that broke out while they were off duty near Porbandar...


6835. Chhatra League's conference rescheduled to Dec 6Published: November 27, 2022 16:56:05

The date for the 30th central conference of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the ruling Awami League’s student wing, has been changed once more to Dec 6. Initially, the conference was...


6836. Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at homePublished: November 27, 2022 16:52:59

At a suburban park near Doha, the capital city of Qatar, cool air from vents in the ground blasted joggers on a November day that reached almost 32 degrees Celsius...


6837. 12 Pabna farmers get bail in loan default casePublished: November 27, 2022 16:48:58

A Pabna court on Sunday granted bail to 12 farmers who were arrested for defaulting on loans taken from a government bank. Pabna Senior Judicial Magistrate Court-2 Shamsuzzaman passed the...


6838. 'Chhita pitha': From rural households to restaurants in DhakaPublished: November 27, 2022 16:28:01

'Chhita pitha' or 'Chhit ruti' is a popular type of food which is eaten in winter mostly. It is eaten as a morning or evening snack and also as a...


6839. Barisal Guns: A 150-year-old mysteryPublished: November 27, 2022 16:09:27

It's the early 19th century. Barisal was Bakerganj back then, and Bengal was under British Colonial rule. The daily life of the inhabitants was going on as usual. One day,...


6840. 8,000 Cox’s Bazar students get 110 child-friendly classrooms from UNICEFPublished: November 27, 2022 15:40:33

UNICEF has handed over 110 classrooms at 22 schools in Cox’s Bazar to the government of Bangladesh. Out of the 110 classrooms, 76 are newly constructed while 36 have been...


6841. Work as Data Analyst and GIS Officer at an NGOPublished: November 27, 2022 15:17:35

A non-profit organization, Water and Life Bangladesh focuses on the development of water hygiene for urban slum residents. This NGO was created by the French NGO Eau and Vie. Vacancy:...


6842. Work at Oxfam as Project Coordinator - Securing RightsPublished: November 27, 2022 15:15:26

Oxfam is one the largest and most prestigious NGOs in the world. It has 21 subsidiaries working in different countries with the common aim of poverty eradication. Vacancy: not specified ...


6843. Kim Jong Un says North Korea aims to have the world's strongest nuclear forcePublished: November 27, 2022 14:19:35

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's intends to have the world's most powerful nuclear force as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in the recent launch...


6844. Three of a family dead in Thakurgon road accidentPublished: November 27, 2022 14:15:14

A couple and their daughter were killed as a bus hit their motorbike on Thakurgaon-Baliadanga road in Sadar upazila of the district Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Masudur...


6845. নৌ শ্রমিকদের ধর্মঘট: চট্টগ্রাম বন্দরের বহির্নোঙ্গরে পণ্য খালাস বন্ধPublished: November 27, 2022 14:10:29

সর্বনিম্ন ২০ হাজার টাকা বেতন ও দুর্ঘটনাজনিত মৃত্যুতে ক্ষতিপূরণ বাড়ানোসহ দশ দাবিতে নৌ শ্রমিকদের কর্মবিরতির ফলে চট্টগ্রাম বন্দরের বহির্নোঙ্গরে থেমে আছে পণ্য খালাসের কাজ। রোববার বন্দরের বর্হিনোঙ্গর ও কর্ণফুলী নদীর...


6846. Water transport workers go on strike over Tk 20,000 minimum wagePublished: November 27, 2022 14:06:12

Water transport workers have started a nationwide strike over a 12-point charter of demands, including calls for a minimum salary of Tk 20,000. The strike, under the banner of Noujan...


6847. Malaysia PM Anwar eyes targeted subsidies for low-income groupsPublished: November 27, 2022 12:34:12

Malaysia is reviewing its government subsidies programme, aiming to direct money toward low-income groups, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday, prioritising the rising cost of living as he takes...


6848. Snow to blanket Kyiv from Sunday as power still in short supplyPublished: November 27, 2022 12:30:02

Heavy snowfall was expected in Kyiv starting on Sunday, with temperatures dropping below freezing day and night, while millions of people who still live in and around the Ukrainian capital...


6849. Unregulated Dhaka hostels are fleecing studentsPublished: November 27, 2022 12:21:21

The parents of HSC examinee Sumaiya Mamun came to Dhaka from Gopalganj at the beginning of November to find her a seat at a hostel. She will need to live...


6850. এবারের বিশ্বকাপ নিয়ে যতো ভবিষ্যদ্বাণীPublished: November 27, 2022 12:13:52

বিশ্বকাপে ভবিষ্যদ্বাণীর কথা এলেই যেন মনে পড়ে যায় অক্টোপাস পলের কথা। ২০১০ বিশ্বকাপে জার্মানীর টানা সাতটি ম্যাচেরই সঠিক ফলাফল আগাম জানিয়ে দিয়েছিলো পল। এমনকি স্পেনই যে বিশ্বকাপ জিতবে সেটাও জানিয়ে...