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7451. Dengue claims three more lives, 250 hospitalised Published: November 18, 2022 17:17:33

Three more deaths from dengue were reported by health authorities on Friday morning, raising this year’s total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 220.  During the period, 250 patients were...


7452. No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sitesPublished: November 18, 2022 17:00:22

In a reversal, World Cup organisers will announce on Friday that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans at Qatar's stadiums, a source with knowledge of the decision told...


7453. Bangladesh seeks Portugal's investment, expertise in blue economyPublished: November 18, 2022 16:52:13

Md. Shahriar Alam, state minister for Foreign Affairs, stated on Friday that Bangladesh would welcome visible Portuguese investments and expertise in the blue economy, including the exploration of offshore wind...


7454. Jersey sales soar as World Cup fever grips BangladeshPublished: November 18, 2022 16:41:08

A swirling overhead fan brings little comfort to Imran Hasan Jayer as beads of sweat drip from his forehead. He is locked in heated negotiations with customers as they stream...


7455. Oven explosion kills biscuit factory worker in DhakaPublished: November 18, 2022 16:36:32

A worker has succumbed to burn wounds after an electric oven exploded at a biscuit factory in Dhaka’s Kadamtali. The blast took place at Queen Bakery in Mohammadbag around 9:30...


7456. Bangladesh reports 19 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: November 18, 2022 16:32:43

Bangladesh has recorded 19 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,036,325. The death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,430, as no...


7457. India successfully launches first privately made rocketPublished: November 18, 2022 14:44:51

India successfully launched its first privately developed rocket, the Vikram-S, on Friday, a milestone in the country's effort to create a commercial space industry and to compete on cost. The 545-kg rocket,...


7458. Elderly man dies after alleged robbery at Chawkbazar homePublished: November 18, 2022 14:27:03

An elderly man has allegedly been killed by robbers after a home invasion in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar. Relatives found the victim, identified as 78-year-old Mansur Ahmed, with his hands and...


7459. গাজার জাবালিয়া শরণার্থী শিবিরে অগ্নিকাণ্ডে নিহত ২১Published: November 18, 2022 13:28:02

ফিলিস্তিনের গাজা ভূখণ্ডের জাবালিয়া শরণার্থী শিবিরের একটি ভবনে আগুন লেগে ১০ শিশুসহ অন্তত ২১ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। বিবিসিকে এমনটি জানিয়েছেন উত্তর গাজার ইন্দোনেশিয়ান হাসপাতালের জরুরি সেবা বিভাগের পরিচালক ডাঃ সালাহ...


7460. Ukraine energy supply under persistent Russian attacksPublished: November 18, 2022 13:07:53

Russian missiles and shells hit Ukrainian positions in several regions and there was no let up in heavy fighting in Donetsk in the east, the Ukrainian military said on Thursday...


7461. Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit, says USAPublished: November 18, 2022 12:58:48

The Biden administration ruled on Thursday that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has immunity from a lawsuit over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, drawing immediate condemnation from the...


7462. After Elon Musk's ultimatum, Twitter employees start exitingPublished: November 18, 2022 12:20:52

Hundreds of Twitter employees are estimated to be leaving the beleaguered social media company following an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk that staffers sign up for "long hours at...


7463. N Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, lands near JapanPublished: November 18, 2022 12:11:41

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday that landed just 200 kilometres (130 miles) off Japan and had sufficient range to reach the mainland of the United...


7464. Three dead as bus crashes into truck in GopalganjPublished: November 18, 2022 11:31:49

At least three people died in a collision between a bus and a truck at Gopalganj Sadar upazila in Gopalganj. Eight others were injured in the incident that took place...


7465. Dhaka's air now 'unhealthy'Published: November 18, 2022 11:30:17

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone as winter is approaching. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 181 at 8:30am today (Friday), Dhaka ranked fifth...


7466. Korea keen to develop drone tech for BangladeshPublished: November 18, 2022 11:14:40

Bangladesh needs to invest in drones and Korea can be its best partner in the development of drone technology and business, said Korean Ambassador in Dhaka Lee Jang-keun on Wednesday....


7467. Ship with Russian wheat at Ctg portPublished: November 18, 2022 10:17:23

One more ship from Russia loaded with wheat reached the sea port in Chattogram. Sources said MV Veruda loaded with 49,400 tonnes of wheat came from Russia last week and...


7468. S'pore businesses urged to invest in BD pharma sectorPublished: November 18, 2022 10:11:10

Businesses from Singapore can invest in sectors like information technology, pharmaceuticals and hospitality in Bangladesh as the latter offers a wide range of facilities to foreign investors. This was observed...


7469. IPDC Finance and Premier Bank to raise funds through bondsPublished: November 18, 2022 10:02:18

IPDC Finance and Premier Bank will raise Tk 1.50 billion and Tk 6.0 billion respectively by issuing subordinate bonds to strengthen their capital base and facilitate future growth. Bangladesh Securities...


7470. Sonali Aansh to give 100pc stock dividend to meet regulatory obligationPublished: November 18, 2022 09:54:15

Sonali Aansh Industries has declared a 100 per cent stock dividend for the fiscal 2021-22, the highest since its listing with the stock market, to expand its paid-up capital, a...


7471. Here is how and why investors are crowding into open-end MFsPublished: November 18, 2022 09:43:02

The 2010 capital market crash dragged the mutual fund sector into a dark abyss, but it started coming into light with the help of open-end MFs four years ago attracting...


7472. Fresh move to audit Airtel info systemsPublished: November 18, 2022 09:38:57

The telecom regulator has decided to make a fresh attempt to appoint auditors to inspect information systems of Airtel Bangladesh Ltd, which has merged with Robi Axiata. The Bangladesh Telecommunication...


7473. Bangladesh to seek duty cut in Russian marketPublished: November 18, 2022 09:10:57

Dhaka will seek duty reduction in its exports to the Russia market during the visit of Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, Bangladesh foreign ministry high-ups said on Thursday. State minister...


7474. DU 53rd convocation tomorrowPublished: November 18, 2022 08:58:12

The 53rd convocation of Dhaka University (DU) will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the university's central playground of the campus with more than 30,348 graduates and postgraduates getting their degrees....


7475. 'End dilemmas, kick-start structural reform'Published: November 18, 2022 08:46:59

No use blaming only the global crunch, rather the government should kick-start structural reform in financial sector to remove anomalies to navigate oncoming crises, says an economic think-tank. The South...


7476. Forex reserves see scanty risePublished: November 18, 2022 08:38:12

Despite selling US$ 527 million to the banks in the last seven days, the foreign-exchange reserves increased slightly during the period thanks to a decline in import payments of late,...


7477. The rot has gone too deepPublished: November 17, 2022 23:01:05

The issue of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country's banking industry hits the news headlines almost at the end of every quarter of a calendar year.  The share of NPLs...


7478. Human civilisation facing grave crisesPublished: November 17, 2022 22:57:14

There were times when events and phenomena of seismic proportions laid waste of the planet in the past. From the demise of the giant dinosaurs to the obliteration of civilisations...


7479. Clipping trade-based money launderingPublished: November 17, 2022 22:51:51

Finally, the central bank has reportedly detected some cases of trade-based money laundering. For a long time the media and a section of economists have been pointing accusing fingers at...


7480. Infantino will be re-elected Fifa president unopposed for third termPublished: November 17, 2022 21:25:21

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed to be re-elected for a third term in the post. The 52-year-old Swiss-Italian became head of football's governing body when he succeeded Sepp...


7481. Printing paper price rise threat to book fairPublished: November 17, 2022 21:15:55

The coming Ekushey Book Fair in all probability is set to hit snags to an extent not seen during its 40-year journey which began formally in 1982. In the recent...


7482. Discipline the poor, protect the rich - Tory policyPublished: November 17, 2022 21:13:43

What kind of government the UK has got puzzles political observers. Is it the technocratic dictatorship of former UK Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt? -they ask. Is Prime Minister Rishi...


7483. Inflation on trial -- culture, puncture, or vulture?Published: November 17, 2022 21:07:43

Inflation leaves life-long lessons. What we see/feel/hear merely represents spiraling prices eroding our purchasing power. What we will ultimately get could radically alter even soberly planned policies. Recent inflation history...


7484. Stress on improving logistics efficiency and quality for economic growthPublished: November 17, 2022 21:01:30

Higher logistics costs, poor infrastructure, a lack of an investment-friendly environment, state-of-the-art technology, and inadequate financing are hurting the development of the logistics sector, thus affecting the country’s economic growth....


7485. বাজেট সহায়তা বিবেচনা করছে জাপান: রাষ্ট্রদূতPublished: November 17, 2022 20:48:49

বাংলাদেশের বাজেট সহায়তার অনুরোধ সক্রিয়ভাবে বিবেচনা করছে জাপান সরকার বলে জানিয়েছেন ঢাকায় দেশটির রাষ্ট্রদূত ইতো নাওকি।  চলমান অর্থনৈতিক প্রেক্ষাপটে বিদেশি মুদ্রার সংকট সামাল দিতে বাংলাদেশ বন্ধুপ্রতীম দেশটির কাছে বাজেট সহায়তা...


7486. BB forms Tk 50b refinance scheme to ensure food securityPublished: November 17, 2022 20:41:53

Bangladesh Bank has formed a refinance scheme of Tk 50.0 billion to boost food production and strengthen the country's food security.  Farmers can take loans from this fund at a...


7487. 47,000 women of QF donated 1.0m units of blood in 22 yearsPublished: November 17, 2022 20:32:28

Over 47,000 women of Quantum Foundation (QF) have donated blood in the last 22 years contributing to the demand of the country’s nearly 1.0 million blood units. The disclosure was...


7488. Road crash leaves four dead in Narsingdi Published: November 17, 2022 20:32:07

At least four people have died in a head-on collision between a bus and an autorickshaw on Panchdona-Tongi road in the Chakshal area of Narsingdi.  Autorickshaw driver Mojibur Rahman, 34,...


7489. Migration on the rise as climate shocks growPublished: November 17, 2022 20:13:08

Tina Stege's atoll home in the Marshall Islands is two metres (6.5 feet) above sea level and so narrow that "you can see the ocean on both sides of the...


7490. Police association protests Japanese envoy's 'baseless' election commentsPublished: November 17, 2022 19:47:59

The Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has protested Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki’s remarks casting aspersions on the integrity of the law enforcement agency during the 2018 general election, according to...


7491. সেই রাতে ৪ স্থান ঘুরে লেগুনায় উঠেছিলেন ফারদিন: ডিবিPublished: November 17, 2022 19:45:02

বান্ধবী আমাতুল্লাহ বুশরার রিকশা থেকে রামপুরায় নেমে যাওয়ার পর মধ্যরাতে বুড়িগঙ্গা পাড়ে কেরানীগঞ্জে ফারদিন নূর পরশের অবস্থান শনাক্তের কথা আগে জানিয়েছিল গোয়েন্দা পুলিশ; এখন গুলিস্তান হয়ে তার যাত্রাবাড়ী যাওয়ার বিষয়টিও...


7492. Joint UN, EU, mission says lack of access in CHT a major development challengePublished: November 17, 2022 19:38:32

A high-level UN delegation in Bangladesh and key development partners in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) praised the area's development efforts but noted that lack of access and remoteness of...


7493. Termination of three Khulna University teachers illegal: HCPublished: November 17, 2022 19:27:40

The High Court has declared illegal the termination of three teachers of Khulna University (KU). It also asked the KU authorities to reinstate the three teachers in their job.  The...


7494. Suspended ACC director Enamul Basir gets bail from HCPublished: November 17, 2022 19:20:09

The High Court has granted bail to the suspended director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Khandaker Enamul Basir who had been earlier convicted by a trial court in a case...


7495. UN expert express concern over rights of Bangladeshi ship breaking workersPublished: November 17, 2022 18:50:36

Claudia Mahler, a UN independent expert on the environment of all human rights by elderly people, expressed concerns on Thursday over the human rights situation of the workers in the...


7496. মেসিকে বলেছি ফাইনালে আর্জেন্টিনাকে হারিয়ে ব্রাজিল শিরোপা জিতবে : নেইমারPublished: November 17, 2022 18:27:11

ক্লাব ফুটবলে একই দল ফ্রান্সের প্যারিস সেইন্ট জার্মেইর(পিএসজি)  হয়ে একে অন্যকে সহযোগিতা করলেও জাতীয় দলে দুই চির প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বী ব্রাজিল ও আর্জেন্টিনার দুই তারকা নেইমার ও লিওনেল মেসি এবার কাতার বিশ্বকাপ...


7497. SSC results to be published Nov 28-30 Published: November 17, 2022 18:15:14

Results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published between November 28 and 30 this year.  "The proposal has been sent by the education boards to...


7498. Fully-funded PhD in Economics at the University of ZurichPublished: November 17, 2022 18:11:40

Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich is one of the Top 100 universities globally. Host Country: Zürich, Switzerland Host University: Graduate School of Economics, University of Zurich Name of...


7499. 4 month full-time residential program at Yale for Young LeadersPublished: November 17, 2022 18:08:40

The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December....


7500. এসএসসির ফল ‘২৮ থেকে ৩০ নভেম্বরের মধ্যে’Published: November 17, 2022 18:06:02

চলতি বছরের এসএসসি ও সমমান পরীক্ষার ফলাফল আগামী ২৮ থেকে ৩০ নভেম্বরের মধ্যে যে কোনো দিন প্রকাশ করা হতে পারে।  আন্তঃশিক্ষা বোর্ড সমন্বয় কমিটির সভাপতি ও ঢাকা বোর্ডের চেয়ারম্যান তপন...