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9651. Dengue deaths top 100Published: October 19, 2022 19:26:10

The dengue death toll has climbed to 106 this year after seven more patients died in the last 24 hours, surpassing last year’s count late into autumn. Dengue claimed 164...


9652. Netflix targets global TV ad market as next business to disruptPublished: October 19, 2022 19:18:51

Netflix Inc upended the global entertainment industry about a dozen years ago with a streaming video service that rendered network television programming schedules and movie screening times all but irrelevant....


9653. Life in a secluded village - the Mro PaaraPublished: October 19, 2022 19:00:31

Deep into the lesser visited areas of the Chimbuk range, Bandarban, there sits a locality where food, water, and even sanitation facilities are scarce, yet the residents live self-sufficient lives. ...


9654. Remote working opportunity as Associate Technical Support EngineerPublished: October 19, 2022 18:54:48

Optimizely is an American software company that provides content-related SaaS services to clients worldwide. Vacancy: not specified Vacancy Type: Full-time Name of the position: Associate Technical Support Engineer Job Responsibilities:...


9655. Madagascar fires its foreign minister for voting against Russia at UNPublished: October 19, 2022 18:54:35

Madagascar's president has fired his foreign affairs minister for voting at the United Nations to condemn Russian-organised referendums to annex four partially-occupied regions in Ukraine, two sources at the president's...


9656. সবাই বিদ্যুৎ পাবে, সাশ্রয়ীও হতে হবে: প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: October 19, 2022 18:52:26

বৈশ্বিক সংকটের মধ্যেও দেশে বিদ্যুৎ সরাবরাহ অব্যাহত রাখার প্রতিশ্রুতি দিয়ে প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা সবাইকে আবারও মিতব্যয়ী হওয়ার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন। বুধবার পাবনার রূপপুর পারমাণবিক বিদ্যুৎ কেন্দ্রের (আরএনপিপি) দ্বিতীয় ইউনিটের রিঅ্যাক্টর প্রেসার...


9657. WI beat Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup to boost qualification hopesPublished: October 19, 2022 18:36:56

Alzarri Joseph starred as West Indies boosted their chances of advancing in the Men's T20 World Cup with a 31-run win over Zimbabwe. Fast bowler Joseph took 4-16 to help...


9658. এই বছর ডেঙ্গুতে মৃত্যুর সংখ্যা ১০০ ছাড়ালPublished: October 19, 2022 18:32:12

গত এক দিনে সাত ডেঙ্গু রোগীর মৃত্যু হয়েছে। তাতে এই বছর এই রোগে মৃত্যুর সংখ্যা একশ’ ছাড়িয়ে গেল। ডেঙ্গু রোগে বাংলাদেশে ২০১৯ সালে সবচেয়ে বেশি ১৬৪ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছিল, ২০২১...


9659. Putin declares martial law in four unilaterally annexed regions of UkrainePublished: October 19, 2022 18:26:16

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he was introducing martial law in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine that Moscow last month claimed as its own territory. In televised remarks...


9660. Bangladesh asks ILO not to use labour weakness for political gainPublished: October 19, 2022 18:23:24

Bangladesh has asked the International Labour Organisation (ILO) not to use the country’s weakness in the labour sector as a tool for political gain. While addressing a national conference titled...


9661. A third of Dhaka’s population cannot rely on piped water: global report Published: October 19, 2022 18:17:43

A third of the population in high density Dhaka city cannot rely on piped water, according to a new global report released on Wednesday.  Meanwhile, Dhaka ranked 17th among the...


9662. এইচএসসি শুরু হবে ৬ নভেম্বরPublished: October 19, 2022 18:03:51

সারাদেশে আগামী ৬ নভেম্বর থেকে শুরু হচ্ছে এইচএসসি ও সমমানের পরীক্ষা; ১২ লাখ ৩ হাজার ৪০৭ জন শিক্ষার্থী এবারের পরীক্ষায় বসছেন, যা গত বছরের চেয়ে প্রায় দুই লাখ কম। খবর...


9663. Remote job opportunity at Pula as Field Associate ManagerPublished: October 19, 2022 18:03:15

Pula is an agritech startup that provides crop insurance to farmers. They have been working in countries across Asia and Africa. Vacancy: not specified Vacancy Type: Full-time Name of the...


9664. TCB to procure 16.5m litres of soybean oilPublished: October 19, 2022 18:01:44

State-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will procure 16.5 million litres of soybean oil from local private firms and 8,000 tonnes of lentil from a Turkish supplier for its ongoing...


9665. BPC plans to import 5.46m tonnes of fuel in 2023Published: October 19, 2022 17:27:46

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is planning to purchase 5.46 million tonnes of fuel from the international market to meet the country's needs in 2023. The proposal for next year's fuel...


9666. World Health Organization is looking for an Executive AssistantPublished: October 19, 2022 17:20:32

A specialized agency of the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for international public health. Vacancy: not specified Vacancy Type: Full-time Name of the position: Executive Assistant  Job...


9667. ‘Dui Diner Duniya’ - an interesting story fails to hit the spotPublished: October 19, 2022 17:15:52

Dui Diner Duniya, a supernatural road thriller directed by Anam Biswas, the famed director of ‘Debi,’ and written by Ashraful Alam Shao, has been available on the OTT platform Chorki...


9668. Significance of Brunei Sultan’s visit to BangladeshPublished: October 19, 2022 17:12:31

The spirit of friendship and collaboration that characterised Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah's historic first visit to Bangladesh ended in signing of numerous significant agreements. On October 17, amid...


9669. Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back homePublished: October 19, 2022 17:08:33

Malaysia deported 150 Myanmar nationals this month, including former navy officers seeking asylum, and plans to send back more despite the risk of arrest they face at home, four sources...


9670. Banglalink needs a Product ManagerPublished: October 19, 2022 16:57:32

Banglalink is one of the leading telecommunications companies in the country. It is a subsidiary of VEON Ltd, a Netherlands-based company. Banglalink’s subscriber base exceeds 33 million users. Vacancy: not...


9671. Stabbing death of worker shuts Chattogram wholesale market againPublished: October 19, 2022 16:55:46

Workers at Chattogram’s Khatunganj, one of the key wholesale markets of Bangladesh, have resumed a strike after the death of a fellow worker, who was allegedly stabbed over a dispute...


9672. Join MasterCourse as Data ScientistPublished: October 19, 2022 16:55:32

MasterCourse is an e-learning platform where students learn directly from professionals. Vacancy: not specified Vacancy Type: Full-time Name of the position: Data Scientist Will go through: A rigorous screening process....


9673. Master’s Scholarship at Utrecht UniversityPublished: October 19, 2022 16:50:13

Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. It has distinguished alumni, including 12 Nobel Laureates. Host Country: Utrecht, the Netherlands Host University: Utrecht University  Name of...


9674. Bangladesh reports 300 new Covid cases, two deathsPublished: October 19, 2022 16:37:10

Bangladesh has recorded 300 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,033,419. The death toll from the disease rose by two to 29,410 over...


9675. Fertilisers produced from organic matter polluting soil: UN reportPublished: October 19, 2022 16:32:11

Plastics are accumulating on the world’s soils at a worrying rate, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The single-biggest source of microplastic pollution in...


9676. India's Congress elects first non-Gandhi chief in 24 yearsPublished: October 19, 2022 16:18:08

India's opposition Congress party on Wednesday declared veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge its new chief, the first person from outside the influential Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the beleaguered party's presidency in...


9677. Indonesia reports 99 child deaths from acute kidney injury this yearPublished: October 19, 2022 16:08:01

Close to 100 children in Indonesia have died from acute kidney injury (AKI) so far this year, a health ministry official said on Wednesday, as a team of experts investigates...


9678. 'Kamikaze drones': What are the weapons Russia is using in Ukraine?Published: October 19, 2022 15:58:02

Russia launched dozens of 'kamikaze' drones on Ukraine on Monday, hitting energy infrastructure and killing five people in the capital of Kyiv. Ukrainians have nicknamed them 'mopeds' for the loud...


9679. Congolese NGOs decry mining in main refuge of 'Africa's unicorn'Published: October 19, 2022 15:50:51

Illegal gold mining is destroying tracts of pristine rainforest in Congo's Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site meant to be a haven for the endangered mammal nicknamed Africa's...


9680. International Talent Scholarship at University of British ColumbiaPublished: October 19, 2022 15:41:23

University of British Columbia (UBC) is a leading research university in Canada, one of the Top 2 Canadian universities as per rankings.  Host Country: Canada Host University: University of British...


9681. Government orders coaching centres to remain closed from Nov 3 to Dec 14Published: October 19, 2022 15:39:57

The government has ordered coaching centres across the country to remain closed from Nov 3 to Dec 14 in light of the upcoming HSC and equivalent examinations. This year's HSC...


9682. Bashundhara MD cleared of rape, murder chargesPublished: October 19, 2022 15:37:09

Police have absolved Bashundhara Group's Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir of any culpability after charges of rape and murder were levelled against him in connection with the death of college...


9683. Bongo is looking for a Script WriterPublished: October 19, 2022 15:33:55

Bongo is a media-based startup specializing in the creation, distribution, and monetization of video content. They are the first and biggest video-on-demand service in the country. Their market goes beyond...


9684. Election Commission holds dialogue with former CECs on pollsPublished: October 19, 2022 14:45:46

The Election Commission is holding a meeting with 14 experts, including three former chief election commissioners, to discuss their experiences, advice and suggestions on organising fair and free polls, bdnews24.com...


9685. People will get electricity, but should be economical in use: PMPublished: October 19, 2022 14:39:40

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the countrymen will get electricity as her government would continue the power supply despite being compelled to show austerity in the energy sector due...


9686. সাবেক তিন সিইসিসহ ১৪ জনকে নিয়ে বৈঠকে ইসিPublished: October 19, 2022 13:05:33

নির্বাচন আয়োজনের বিষয়ে পরামর্শ ও অভিজ্ঞতা বিনিময়ে সাবেক তিন প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনারসহ (সিইসি) ১৪ জনকে নিয়ে বৈঠকে বসেছে বর্তমান কমিশন। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। বুধবার সকাল ১১টায় আগারগাঁওয়ের নির্বাচন ভবনে এই...


9687. বন্যার পর শত শত কোটি ডলার ঋণের খোঁজে পাকিস্তানPublished: October 19, 2022 12:57:42

ধ্বংসাত্মক বন্যার পর অর্থনৈতিক সংকট আরও গভীর হওয়ায় ঋণ হিসাবে আন্তর্জাতিক ঋণদাতাদের কাছে শত শত কোটি ডলার চাইবে পাকিস্তান। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। বুধবার ফিনান্সিয়াল টাইমস এক প্রতিবেদনে এমনটি জানিয়েছে বলে...


9688. Sri Lanka approves law to liberalise petroleum importsPublished: October 19, 2022 12:16:44

Sri Lanka approved legislation on Tuesday to let companies from oil-producing nations import and sell fuel as it attempts to cope with a steep oil bill that deepened its worst...


9689. Unilever’s EPS jumps 40pc in nine monthsPublished: October 19, 2022 11:35:51

Unilever Consumer Care posted a 40 per cent profit growth in the nine months from January to September 2022 compared to the same period of the previous year, due mainly...


9690. চীনা প্রেসিডেন্টের বিরুদ্ধে বিশ্বজুড়ে বিক্ষোভে প্রেরণা যোগাচ্ছেন ‘সেতু মানব’Published: October 19, 2022 11:26:55

প্রেসিডেন্ট শি জিনপিংয়ের বিরুদ্ধে চীনে বিক্ষোভের ঘটনা খুবই বিরল। সেই বিরল কাজটিই করেছেন একজন মানুষ। তাকে দেখে বিশ্বজুড়ে সংহতি বিক্ষোভে উদ্বুদ্ধ হয়েছে অনেকেই। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। চীনের ক্ষমতাসীন দল কমিউনিস্ট...


9691. PM opens reactor pressure vessel installation for RNPP Unit-2Published: October 19, 2022 11:23:24

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Oct 19)inaugurated the installation of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) at Unit-2 of the 2400MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), enabling Bangladesh to reach nearer...


9692. Japan rushes to rearm with eye on 2027 - and China's Taiwan ambitionsPublished: October 19, 2022 11:11:24

Between China's 20th Communist Party Congress, which began Sunday, and the next one in 2027, Japan will undertake its biggest arms buildup since World War Two in a race to...


9693. India's Network18 reports loss on higher expenses, advertising slowdownPublished: October 19, 2022 11:09:42

India's Network18 Media & Investments reported a loss for the second quarter on Tuesday, as advertisers spent less and the media conglomerate backed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani poured funds into...


9694. Russian commander admits situation is 'tense' for his forces in UkrainePublished: October 19, 2022 11:08:05

The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine made a rare acknowledgment of the pressures they were under from Ukrainian offensives to retake southern and eastern areas that Moscow claims...


9695. Flooded Australian towns ready levees, sandbags ahead of more rainPublished: October 19, 2022 11:04:43

Residents in flood-hit Australian towns ramped up efforts to build levees and sandbag homes on Wednesday ahead of more rain, although authorities said the expected storms could be milder than...


9696. Netflix reverses subscriber slump, shares surge 14pcPublished: October 19, 2022 11:02:56

Netflix Inc reversed customer losses that had hammered its stock this year and projected more growth ahead, reassuring Wall Street as it prepares to offer a new streaming option with...


9697. Stocks open higher snapping four-day slumpPublished: October 19, 2022 10:58:22

Stocks opened higher on Wednesday after four-day slump, as bargain hunters showed their buying interest on lucrative issues. Following the previous four days’ fall, DSEX, the prime index of the...


9698. Looped in 'line by line', Hezbollah shows pragmatic side in Lebanon-Israel dealPublished: October 19, 2022 10:50:16

Before Lebanon's government approved a US-brokered deal settling a decades-long maritime boundary dispute with Israel, the powerful Hezbollah had scrutinized the final draft line by line and given a crucial...


9699. India government must set moderate divestment targets: OfficialPublished: October 19, 2022 10:47:56

The Indian government should focus on privatisation of state-run companies instead of chasing high divestment targets, a top finance ministry official said on Tuesday, pointing to market volatility and investors'...


9700. Pakistan seeks billions of dollars in new loans after floodsPublished: October 19, 2022 10:45:33

Pakistan will ask international lenders for billions of dollars in loans after devastating floods exacerbated the South Asian nation's economic crisis, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, Reuters reports.  "We...