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7951. Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quitPublished: November 11, 2022 15:02:10

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, capping a chaotic day that included a warning from a US privacy regulator...


7952. Two die as picnic bus overturns in ChattogramPublished: November 11, 2022 13:10:04

Two people have died after a picnic bus veered out of control and tipped over in Chattogram's Lohagara Upazila. The accident took place on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway in the...


7953. WB vice president to visit Bangladesh SaturdayPublished: November 11, 2022 12:53:52

World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, accompanied by incoming Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan Abdoulaye Seck will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday.  “I am...


7954. India weighs steps to cool record wheat pricesPublished: November 11, 2022 12:12:31

Soaring wheat prices in India could prompt price-cooling measures such as the release of state reserves into the open market while axing the 40 per cent tax on imports, trade...


7955. Mapping right policies imperativePublished: November 11, 2022 11:25:27

Apart from managing finances from different sources, mapping and implementing the right combination of policies are imperative to restore macroeconomic stability in Bangladesh, Dr Ahsan H Mansur said on Thursday....


7956. New Robi CEO for continuity of telecom policiesPublished: November 11, 2022 11:05:53

Newly appointed Robi Axiata Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajeev Sethi wants continuity of policies in the country's telecom sector. "We seek continuity from the telecom regulator; nobody likes uncertainty -...


7957. Food insecurity takes alarming turnPublished: November 11, 2022 10:19:58

Food insecurity in Bangladesh has worsened alarmingly in recent time, mainly due to the fallouts of the Covid-19 pandemic followed by rising prices of essential food items, according to the...


7958. Pharma Aids' profit drops 31pc in FY22Published: November 11, 2022 10:00:38

Pharma Aids, the pioneer ampoules manufacturer in Bangladesh, has reported a 31 per cent decline in profit in the fiscal 2021-22, compared to the previous fiscal year, mainly for deferred...


7959. Flour, wheat prices decline in port cityPublished: November 11, 2022 09:15:47

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 10: A ship which arrived at Chittagong Port from Ukraine will start unloading 52500 MT wheat after getting official nod following a test at a government-designated lab, officials...


7960. Pain of growth: Cement makers have to pay for unused capacityPublished: November 11, 2022 08:52:10

The capacity expansion of the cement industry since 2008 far outstripped demand leaving a significant part of it sitting idle to the cost of profit. The industry's production capacity rose...


7961. Cabinet approves procurement of sugar, fertiliserPublished: November 11, 2022 08:50:02

The cabinet committee on government purchase on Thursday approved procurement of 12,500 tonnes of sugar for the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). Later, the sweet substance will be sold...


7962. BSMRB construction on using new techPublished: November 11, 2022 08:47:04

After the Padma road-cum-rail bridge, the dedicated railway bridge over Jamuna River is going to be another example of the country's unique bridge for adopting new technology. Project officials said...


7963. NBR to remove bottlenecks in clearing processPublished: November 11, 2022 08:42:58

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken an initiative to remove bottlenecks in the process of releasing export-import goods by using the Direct Trader Input (DTI) system. A Time...


7964. BB issues new timing for BACH, RTGS transactionsPublished: November 11, 2022 08:38:52

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday announced a new operational timing for the transactions under Bangladesh Automated Clearing House (BACH) and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS). The new schedule will be...


7965. Now cap on dollar dealings by moneychangersPublished: November 11, 2022 08:36:21

Now dollar caps come on moneychangers as they are barred from keeping in hand over $50,000 for daylong dealings but $25,000 at the close of day’s operations, amid foreign-exchange crunch....


7966. Fall in RMG work orders triggers domino effectPublished: November 11, 2022 08:32:43

The country's accessories and packaging industry has started to feel the pinch as the local export-oriented garment sector has been experiencing a significant fall in work orders. Industry insiders said...


7967. Gas supply to power plants cut to feed industriesPublished: November 11, 2022 08:28:07

To make do with limited fuels, the government has reduced gas supply to power plants to feed industries as Bangladesh's domestic gas output squeezes and import is limited by fund...


7968. BB sets ceiling on stock of taka for money changers at Tk 5.0mPublished: November 10, 2022 21:52:47

Bangladesh Bank has set the ceiling on stock of taka foreign exchange dealers can keep at any point of time. The stock must not exceed Tk 5.0 million, the central...


7969. Inflation is cooling but...…Published: November 10, 2022 21:32:42

Inflation, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), dropped for the second consecutive month in October though consumers continued to suffer following an unabated rise in the prices of...


7970. Begging: A stark choice or a profession?Published: November 10, 2022 21:30:49

Ruling party lawmaker AKM Ramatullah wanted to know in a question and answer session in parliament on Sunday why there have been beggars galore in the capital city. He related...


7971. Phasing out cash incentivesPublished: November 10, 2022 21:29:07

Cash incentive for exports - the other name for export subsidy - has been a touchy issue for quite some time, especially since the globalisation hype has taken over the...


7972. Resurgence of Bangladesh cinema: The OTT prospectsPublished: November 10, 2022 21:04:24

Hadn't the OTT platforms or streaming services kept winning the hearts of the movie buffs in the last eight years, the cinema in Bangladesh would have all but left the...


7973. Current account and the current woesPublished: November 10, 2022 21:02:17

Bangladesh had a good run of robust economic growth since the early years of this century. It was rudely interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic that swept across the world with...


7974. DNNC to cultivate fishes in Dhaka lakesPublished: November 10, 2022 20:41:11

Dhaka north city mayor Atiqul Islam has said fishes will be cultivated in Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara lakes in Dhaka after preventing water pollution. "Though we are cleaning lake, canal...


7975. Maldives FM condoles death of Bangladeshis in firePublished: November 10, 2022 20:40:36

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has expressed sympathy to Bangladesh over the death of two Bangladeshis in a tragic fire in Male. In a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Dr...


7976. 52,000 tonnes of wheat arrive from UkrainePublished: November 10, 2022 20:32:29

A Liberian flag-ship carrying 52,500 tonnes of wheat from Ukraine arrived at Chattogram port. The cargo ship "Magnum Fortune'' reached the outer anchorage of the port on Wednesday evening for...


7977. সিলেটে পরিত্যক্ত কূপে প্রতিদিন মিলবে ‘১০ মিলিয়ন’ঘনফুট গ্যাসPublished: November 10, 2022 20:24:26

সিলেটের বিয়ানীবাজার গ্যাস ক্ষেত্রের পরিত্যক্ত ১ নম্বর কূপ থেকে প্রতিদিন ১০ মিলিয়ন ঘনফুট গ্যাস পাওয়ার আশা করছে বাংলাদেশ পেট্রোলিয়াম এক্সপ্লোরেশন অ্যান্ড প্রোডাকশন কোম্পানি লিমিটেড-বাপেক্স। বৃহস্পতিবার সকালে সিলেট গ্যাস ফিল্ডস্ লিমিটেডের...


7978. Buet student Fardin murder case transferred to DBPublished: November 10, 2022 20:20:20

Buet student Fardin Noor Parash murder case has been transferred to the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). “Now, DB police will investigate the case,” Rafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge...


7979. In Yemen, farmers choose narcotic over other cropsPublished: November 10, 2022 19:53:38

Farmers are draining groundwater around Yemen's capital and removing soil to cultivate the narcotic green leaf qat that dominates life in the country, threatening to exhaust precious resources in the...


7980. EU countries, lawmakers likely to clinch deal next week on satellite internet systemPublished: November 10, 2022 19:42:18

EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers are likely to reach a deal on a 6-billion-euro ($6 billion) satellite internet system next week, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday,...


7981. Former employees file cases against Grameen Telecom for dues    Published: November 10, 2022 19:39:44

A total of eight fresh cases have been filed with the third Labour Court in Dhaka against Grameen Telecom, over a claim of getting five per cent of net profit...


7982. ফারদিন হত্যাকাণ্ডের তদন্তের দায়িত্ব পেল ডিবিPublished: November 10, 2022 19:37:20

বুয়েট ছাত্র ফারদিন নূর পরশ হত্যামামলাটি তদন্তের দায়িত্ব দেওয়া হয়েছে গোয়েন্দা পুলিশকে। ঢাকা মহানগর পুলিশের গোয়েন্দা বিভাগের প্রধান অতিরিক্ত কমিশনার হারুন অর রশিদ বৃহস্পতিবার বিকালে সাংবাদিকদের বলেন, “আমরা এই মামলার...


7983. Gas reserve found in abandoned well of BeanibazarPublished: November 10, 2022 19:25:25

Bapex, the state-owned gas and oil exploration entity, has found fresh gas reserve in an abandoned well of Beanibazar under Sylhet Gas Field. Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited...


7984. EU proposes cyber defence plan as concerns about Russia mountPublished: November 10, 2022 19:23:58

The European Commission proposed on Thursday two action plans to address the deteriorating security situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine to bolster cyber defence and to allow armed forces to...


7985. World's dash for natural gas endangers climate goals: ReportPublished: November 10, 2022 19:22:30

Countries scrambling this year to source more natural gas to replace supplies from Russia are risking years of emissions that could thwart climate goals, the research collaboration Climate Action Tracker...


7986. Continuity of government key to growth: HasinaPublished: November 10, 2022 19:12:46

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has attributed Bangladesh's continued growth over the last decade to the fact that the Awami League has been able to govern for three consecutive terms. "My...


7987. HC stays proceedings of defamation case against Barrister MainulPublished: November 10, 2022 18:58:26

The High Court (HC) on Thursday stayed for three months the trial proceedings of a defamation case filed against former advisor to the caretaker government Barrister Mainul Hosein by a...


7988. ব্রাজিলে ৫৩ টাকা কেজি দরে চিনি পেল সরকারPublished: November 10, 2022 18:50:10

দেশের বাজারে চিনির দাম ১০০ টাকা ছাড়িয়ে গেলেও ব্রাজিল থেকে প্রতি কেজি ৫৩ টাকায় কিনতে পারছে সরকারি বিপণন সংস্থা ট্রেডিং করপোরেশন অব বাংলাদেশ- টিসিবি। বৃহস্পতিবার সরকারি ক্রয় সংক্রান্ত মন্ত্রিসভা কমিটির...


7989. Dengue claims five more lives, 888 hospitalised in 24 hoursPublished: November 10, 2022 18:46:30

Five dengue patients died while 888 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours (till 8:00 am today). "As many as 475 dengue patients...


7990. Bangladesh wants to import petroleum from Saudi Arabia at lower pricePublished: November 10, 2022 18:34:37

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that Bangladesh wants to import petroleum from Saudi Arabia at a relatively lower price. He conveyed such interest...


7991. Backend Product Engineer job open at a local EdTech companyPublished: November 10, 2022 18:11:32

10 Minute School is the pioneer of the Ed-Tech industry in Bangladesh. We are teaching more than 2 million students every day through our website, app, and social media to...


7992. Local organisation doing wonders in climate-vulnerable haor areasPublished: November 10, 2022 18:07:51

Before tourism in the Haor region got nationwide attention a few years ago, it had been a mostly community-based local ecosystem with its distinct financial structure and marketplace. When tourism...


7993. Hubble reveals massive star's explosion in blow-by-blow detailPublished: November 10, 2022 18:06:06

About 11.5 billion years ago, a distant star roughly 530 times larger than our sun died in a cataclysmic explosion that blew its outer layers of gas into the surrounding...


7994. HR internship opportunity for undergrads majoring in Human ResourcePublished: November 10, 2022 17:56:25

Pathao is a team of young dreamers and doers delivering on-demand technology solutions through a super app we all love, serving millions and creating opportunities. Vacancy: 01 Vacancy Type: Full-Time...


7995. England underline title contention with 10-wicket thrashing of IndiaPublished: November 10, 2022 17:20:11

England openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler paired up in a record opening stand to consign India to a 10-wicket defeat and set up a tantalising clash with Pakistan in...


7996. Bangladesh reports 69 new Covid casesPublished: November 10, 2022 17:06:02

Bangladesh has recorded 69 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,036,061. The death toll from the disease stayed unchanged at 29,426 over the...


7997. Cricket vs football through the lens of classical vs folk musicPublished: November 10, 2022 17:02:09

It's the season of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and the FIFA World Cup 2022 - two global events of two of the most widely celebrated sports.  Although football...


7998. Ukraine boosts Southeast Asia ties with peace accordPublished: November 10, 2022 16:58:59

Ukraine signed a peace accord Thursday with Southeast Asian nations, a largely symbolic act that comes as Kyiv seeks to shore up international support in isolating Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister...


7999. First Generation Z member elected to US CongressPublished: November 10, 2022 16:53:55

Maxwell Frost had just been elected to represent Florida in the US Congress when the 25-year-old received a call that embodied the historical moment. "Still thinking about that 'please hold...


8000. মধুমতি সেতুতে এক মাসে কোটি টাকার টোল আদায়Published: November 10, 2022 16:49:15

গোপালগঞ্জের কাশিয়ানীর কালনা পয়েন্টে মধুমতি সেতুর উদ্বোধনের পর এক মাসে ১ কোটি ২ লাখ ৯৬ হাজার ৬৯০ টাকার টোল আদায় হয়েছে। গোপালগঞ্জ সড়ক ও জনপথ বিভাগের নির্বাহী প্রকৌশলী মোহাম্মদ জাহিদ...