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8101. At 97, Malaysia's Mahathir vows one final fight against graft-tainted govtPublished: November 09, 2022 13:03:53

At age 97, veteran Malaysia leader Mahathir Mohamad said he was determined to fight one final election to oust a government he said was led by "criminals", even if it...


8102. লালমনিরহাট সীমান্তে বিএসএফের গুলিতে ২ বাংলাদেশি নিহতের খবরPublished: November 09, 2022 12:58:46

লালমনিরহাটের আদিতমারী উপজেলা সীমান্তে ভারতীয় সীমান্তরক্ষী বাহিনী বিএসএফের গুলিতে দুই বাংলাদেশি নিহতের খবর পাওয়া গেছে। বুধবার ভোর রাতে উপজেলার ভেলাবাড়ি ইউনিয়নের মহিষতলি সীমান্ত এলাকায় এ ঘটনা ঘটে বলে আদিতমারী থানার...


8103. Dealing with seasonal feverPublished: November 09, 2022 12:49:38

Winter is coming with sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and of course, some sort of fever. The risk of catching these symptoms in winter is very high. According to the 'US...


8104. Police look for answers to unearth BUET student murder mysteryPublished: November 09, 2022 12:30:08

Police are seeking answers to a number of questions surrounding the killing of Fardin Noor Parash, a student at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or BUET. The 24-year-old...


8105. Pre-winter fashion ideasPublished: November 09, 2022 11:57:03

We all want to look beautiful even when it's cold outside, but pulling together a chic pre-winter look may be challenging. This time of the year makes our selection of...


8106. Eastern Cables returns to profit after four yearsPublished: November 09, 2022 11:35:09

Eastern Cables, the state-run wire maker, returned to profit in the fiscal year 2021-22 after suffering losses in the past four fiscal years. The cable manufacturer raked a profit of Tk...


8107. Musk's net worth slips below $200b as Tesla shares waverPublished: November 09, 2022 11:29:10

Elon Musk's net worth dropped below $200 billion on Tuesday as investors dumped Tesla shares on fears the top executive and largest shareholder of the world's most valuable electric-vehicle maker is...


8108. নেপালে ভূমিকম্পের আঘাত, ঘরবাড়ি ধসে নিহত ৬Published: November 09, 2022 11:21:53

নেপালে মাঝারি মাত্রার ভূমিকম্পে ঘরবাড়ি ধসে পড়ে অন্তত ৬ জনের মৃত্যুর খবর এসেছে। বার্তা সংস্থা রয়টার্স জানিয়েছে, হিমালয় কোলের এ দেশটির পশ্চিমাঞ্চল মঙ্গলবার রাত ২টার দিকে ভূমিকম্পে কেঁপে ওঠে। যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের...


8109. 12th Social Business Summit inaugurated in ItalyPublished: November 09, 2022 11:12:36

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus opened the 12th Global Social Business Summit (GSBS) at the conference hall of Lavazza, the largest coffee company in the world, in Turin, Italy.  The...


8110. Bourses open lower amid volatile tradingPublished: November 09, 2022 10:54:55

Stocks opened marginally lower on Wednesday as the shaky investors continued their sell-off in the major sector issues amid dismal earnings disclosure from most of the companies. Following the previous day’s...


8111. Six dead after powerful earthquake hits NepalPublished: November 09, 2022 10:39:18

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck Nepal early Wednesday, killing at least six people, destroying multiple houses in the western district of Doti and shaking the Indian capital New Delhi,...


8112. Meghna Cement makes a turnaround gaining profit of Tk 55.87m in FY22Published: November 09, 2022 10:32:42

Meghna Cement Mills, a concern of Bashundhara Group, gained Tk 55.87 million in profit in the fiscal 2021-22 ended in June, a turnaround from Covid-induced losses the year before. As...


8113. DBH, IFC team up on housing loan for lower income groupPublished: November 09, 2022 10:01:25

Lower- and middle-income people are expected to get greater access to housing finance as two local and international financial institutions have joined hands for ensuring affordable housing loans for them....


8114. Courier law at final stagePublished: November 09, 2022 09:55:27

A new law to regulate mailing and courier services is in its final stage, with provisions of fines up to Tk 1.0 million or three months' jail for money laundering....


8115. BB relaxes clause on general credit limitPublished: November 09, 2022 09:35:56

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the condition regarding general credit limit to the coal-based electricity-producing companies for ensuring uninterrupted credit flow to such power plants. Issuing a circular on...


8116. Japan market shows promises for BD women caregiversPublished: November 09, 2022 09:31:55

Japan has emerged as a potential market for Bangladeshi women jobseekers in the caregiving sector, following a high demand for such professionals in that country. The East Asian nation has...


8117. All entities need to play proper rolePublished: November 09, 2022 09:29:19

United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said his country is interested in a free and fair election in Bangladesh. "The USA does not care who wins the...


8118. BBS data shows inflation further down in OctPublished: November 09, 2022 09:25:12

The rate of inflation (point-to-point) dropped further by 0.19 per cent to 8.91 per cent for the second consecutive month in October 2022 thanks to a fall in food prices...


8119. Renewables on fast track amid fuel crisisPublished: November 09, 2022 09:20:42

Renewables come on fast track in contract awarding to generate around 1,000 megawatts of electricity to manage power shortage in Bangladesh for fossil-fuel crisis. Officials say the government recently made...


8120. EDF dollar loan made costlierPublished: November 09, 2022 09:16:18

The central bank of Bangladesh again raised the interest rate on a dollar loan from the EDF for manufacturers of exportable apparel, in an apparent measure to buttress the country's...


8121. BKMEA, BTMA wide apart on LC payment in takaPublished: November 09, 2022 09:11:33

Two textile-sector trade bodies have locked horns in a row over a proposal for settling letter of credit (LC) payments in local currency amid dollar crunch following Bangladesh's forex-reserve fall....


8122. COP27: Hosts launch plan to help poorest adapt to climate changePublished: November 08, 2022 21:43:25

The hosts of the COP27 climate talks on Tuesday launched a global plan to help the world's poorest communities withstand the impacts of global warming. Unveiling the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda,...


8123. Indian Coast Guard hands over 26 rescued fishermenPublished: November 08, 2022 21:05:26

Twenty-six Bangladeshi fishermen who were caught in a storm in the Bay of Bengal and were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard later returned to the country on Tuesday through...


8124. Diesel and urea price hike to hit farmers hardPublished: November 08, 2022 21:03:56

Bangladesh's agriculture sector has been playing an important role in reducing rural unemployment ensuring food security, and contributing to GDP. The 2016-17 Labour Force Survey shows that 52 per cent...


8125. নোরা ফাতেহির বাংলাদেশে আসতে ৪ শর্তPublished: November 08, 2022 21:01:09

অনেক নাটকীয়তার পর ঢাকায় আসার অনুমতি পেয়েছেন বলিউড তারকা নোরা ফাতেহি। তবে তাকে মানতে হবে চারটি শর্ত। ‘উইমেন এমপাওয়ারমেন্ট ইন বাংলাদেশ’ নামের একটি প্রামাণ্যচিত্রের শুটিংয়ের জন্য আগামী ১৮ নভেম্বর বাংলাদেশে...


8126. Sugar price leaves a bitter taste in the mouthPublished: November 08, 2022 20:57:13

The price of sugar produced in state-owned sugar mills has been hiked by Tk14 a kilogram. Currently the maximum retail price of a kg of local sugar, as the Bangladesh...


8127. RMG export-scaling up price structurePublished: November 08, 2022 20:55:44

That Bangladesh's apparel products fetch poor price from overseas buyers has been a much talked-about issue for long. Sometimes this was attributed to the very low segment of products that...


8128. Streamlining licensing procedure for businessPublished: November 08, 2022 20:52:08

That doing business in Bangladesh is a very challenging endeavour is quite known. The challenge here has nothing to do with the inherent risk of implementing a new business idea....


8129. Chris Evans named ‘sexiest man alive’Published: November 08, 2022 20:50:02

“Captain America” actor Chris Evans was named People Magazine’s "sexiest man alive" for 2022 on Monday, following his Marvel co-star Paul Rudd having the title in 2021. Evans, who is...


8130. Bangladesh changes stock trading hours after new government office timePublished: November 08, 2022 20:47:09

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has revised the capital market transaction hours following the new government office timings, reports bdnews24.com. The capital market will now remain operational from 10:30...


8131. HC for summary trial in money embezzlement casesPublished: November 08, 2022 20:30:09

The High Court has observed that there should be a summary trial in the cases of money embezzlement. While hearing three bail petitions filed by an accused of corruption cases...


8132. অর্থ আত্মসাৎকারীদের গুলি করা উচিৎ: হাই কোর্টPublished: November 08, 2022 20:16:57

বেসিক ব্যাংকের অর্থ আত্মসাৎ ও পাচারের মামলার বিচারে দেরিতে উষ্মা প্রকাশ করেছে উচ্চ আদালত। মঙ্গলবার এই সংক্রান্ত এক শুনানিতে হাই কোর্ট থেকে এমন মন্তব্যও আসে, জনগণের টাকা আত্মসাৎ, লুটপাট ও...


8133. Zelenskiy to take part in next week's G20 summitPublished: November 08, 2022 19:55:36

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will take part in a summit of the Group of 20 major economies next week, most likely attending virtually, his spokesperson told the Suspilne public broadcaster...


8134. Homosexuality is 'damage in the mind', says Qatar World Cup ambassadorPublished: November 08, 2022 19:52:06

A Qatar World Cup ambassador has told German television ZDF that homosexuality was "damage in the mind", as the Gulf state prepares to host the global tournament in less than...


8135. রপ্তানি তহবিলের ঋণে সুদ হার বেড়ে ৪ শতাংশPublished: November 08, 2022 19:27:01

রপ্তানি উন্নয়ন তহবিল বা ইডিএফ থেকে নেওয়া ঋণের সুদ হার আরও এক দফা বাড়িয়ে ৪ শতাংশ করল বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক। বর্তমানে ইডিএফের আওতায় উৎপাদনের কাঁচামাল ও উপকরণ আমদানির ক্ষেত্রে রপ্তানিকারকের কাছ...


8136. BB raises interest rate for loans from Export Development FundPublished: November 08, 2022 19:10:22

Bangladesh Bank has raised the rate of interest on loans from the Export Development Fund by 1.0 percentage point to 4.0 per cent. The central bank also raised the rate...


8137. A story of 1980s, racism and the American dreamPublished: November 08, 2022 19:05:30

The 1980s were the final years of the Cold War. Political tensions were rife, and social lives were getting more complex. What that period looked like in the eyes of...


8138. Bangladesh broadens its sources for energy supply: FMPublished: November 08, 2022 18:59:37

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said the government broadened its network of sources for energy supply through successful discussions with a number of friendly countries. "We had limited...


8139. 10 Minute School is hiring a Google Ads SpecialistPublished: November 08, 2022 18:51:13

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...


8140. Join a travel fin-tech startup as Global Operations ExecutivePublished: November 08, 2022 18:44:37

Wander Woman is a travel fin-tech startup that aims to ensure women from all around the world get a chance to explore across borders. Vacancy: 01 Vacancy Type: Full time...


8141. Join Wander Woman as Domestic Operations ExecutivePublished: November 08, 2022 18:41:43

Wander Woman is a travel fin-tech startup that aims to ensure women from around the world can explore across borders. Vacancy: 01 Vacancy Type: Full time Job Position: Domestic Operations...


8142. Walton launches campaign on World Cup footballPublished: November 08, 2022 18:20:17

Walton has introduced a campaign for the domestic television customers on the occasion of World Cup Football 2022. Under the 'hot sale' campaign, customers are offered attractive cash discounts and...


8143. BB withdraws lending limit for coal-based power plantsPublished: November 08, 2022 18:19:23

Bangladesh Bank (BB) in a directive has withdrawn the lending limit for coal-based power plants aiming to increase power generation. As per the directive, banks can lend money to set...


8144. শব্দ দূষণে কানের সমস্যায় ৪২ শতাংশ রিকশাচালক: গবেষণাPublished: November 08, 2022 18:15:42

শব্দ দূষণে ঢাকাসহ দেশের বিভিন্ন এলাকার প্রায় ৪২ শতাংশ রিকশাচালকের শ্রবণজনিত সমস্যায় ভোগার তথ্য উঠে এসেছে এক জরিপে। বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব হেলথ সায়েন্সেসের জরিপে এ ফল পাওয়ার কথা জানিয়েছেন গবেষণা...


8145. Buying Russian oil is to India's advantage: Subrahmanyam JaishankarPublished: November 08, 2022 18:12:09

India will continue buying Russian oil as it is advantageous for the country, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday after meeting his Russian counterpart. India has emerged as Russia's...


8146. Dengue death surpasses previous record with five more deathsPublished: November 08, 2022 18:06:27

With five more deaths reported in 24 hours till Tuesday morning this year's fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease Dengue reached 182, exceeding all previous records in Bangladesh. Earlier the country...


8147. Cross-Regional Accelerator for women entrepreneurs launchedPublished: November 08, 2022 17:56:39

An info session was hosted on 6th November for prospective applicants for the WeScale Accelerator Program by Bangladesh Angels and Singapore-based VC fund Accelerating Asia, which has been a forerunner...


8148. Former state minister for environment Jafrul Islam dies in ChattogramPublished: November 08, 2022 17:52:22

Jafrul Islam Chowdhury, former state minister for environment and forest and ex-president of Chattogram south district BNP, died on Tuesday at a hospital in the port city. He was 72....


8149. বাংলাদেশে রাজনৈতিক হতাহতের ঘটনা উদ্বেগের: জাতিসংঘPublished: November 08, 2022 17:32:01

বাংলাদেশে রাজনৈতিক সংঘাতে হতাহতের ঘটনায় উদ্বেগজনক বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ঢাকায় জাতিসংঘের আবাসিক সমন্বয়ক গোয়েন লুইস। মঙ্গলবার জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাবে ডিপ্লোম্যাটিক করেসপন্ডেন্টস অ্যাসোসিয়েশন, বাংলাদেশ (ডিক্যাব) আয়োজিত ডিক্যাব টকে এক প্রশ্নের উত্তরে তার...


8150. BUET student Fardin was murdered, doctors sayPublished: November 08, 2022 17:30:47

Autopsy of BUET student Fardin Noor Parash, who was found dead in the Shitalakkhya river, has revealed that he was tortured and murdered, doctors said. Fardin died three days ago,...