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1001. রাতের তাপমাত্রা ১-২ ডিগ্রি সেলসিয়াস কমতে পারেPublished: February 09, 2023 17:01:15

সারাদেশে রাতের তাপমাত্রা ১-২ ডিগ্রি সেলসিয়াস কমতে পারে এবং দিনের তাপমাত্রা প্রায় অপরিবর্তিত থাকতে পারে। আজ সকাল ৯টা থেকে পরবর্তী ২৪ ঘন্টার আবহাওয়ার পূর্বাভাসে বলা হয়েছে, মধ্যরাত থেকে সকাল পর্যন্ত...


1002. PM seeks robust Japanese investment in BangladeshPublished: February 09, 2023 16:56:48

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon Japanese investors to come up with robust investment in Bangladesh's various sectors as Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Governor Nobumitsu Hayashi paid...


1003. ভূমিকম্প: ২১ বাংলাদেশিকে আঙ্কারায় স্থানান্তর, দুজন হাসপাতালেPublished: February 09, 2023 16:47:10

তুরস্কে ভূমিকম্পে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত এলাকা থেকে ২১ বাংলাদেশিকে রাজধানী আঙ্কারায় সরিয়ে নেওয়া হয়েছে, তাদের মধ্যে দুজন আছেন হাসপাতালে। বৃহস্পতিবার পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের সাপ্তাহিক ব্রিফিংয়ে মুখপাত্র সেহেলী সাবরীন এ তথ্য জানান। খবর বিডিনিউজ...


1004. Turkey, Syria quake death toll tops 16000Published: February 09, 2023 16:43:04

Rescuers pulled more survivors from beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings Thursday, but hopes were starting to fade of finding many more people alive more than three days after a...


1005. অবিলম্বে ৯ম ওয়েজ বোর্ড বাস্তবায়ন ও ১০ম ওয়েজ বোর্ড গঠন করতে হবে : বিএফইউজেPublished: February 09, 2023 16:37:32

বাংলাদেশ ফেডারেল সাংবাদিক ইউনিয়নের (বিএফইউজে) নির্বাহী পরিষদের ঢাকায় অবস্থানরত সদস্যদের এক সভা আজ দুপুরে জাতীয় প্রেসক্লাবে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। বিএফইউজে’র সভাপতি ওমর ফারুকের সভাপতিত্বে ওয়েজ বোর্ড বাস্তবায়ন, সাংবাদিক ও সংবাদ মাধ্যম...


1006. Uttara Center Metro Rail station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1Published: February 09, 2023 16:36:58

Uttara Centre and Mirpur-10 stations of Metro Rail will be open to commuters on February 18 and March 1 respectively. Nazmul Ahsan Bhuiya, deputy project director of Metro Rail, disclosed...


1007. রোজায় বাড়তি সময় দোকান খোলা রাখতে চায় মালিক সমিতিPublished: February 09, 2023 16:08:55

বিদ্যুৎ ও জ্বালানি সাশ্রয়ে এখন রাত ৮টার পর দোকান, মার্কেট, বিপণিবিতান বন্ধের নির্দেশনা থাকলেও আসছে রমজান মাসে রাতে বেশি সময় দোকান খোলা রাখার দাবি জানিয়েছে মালিক সমিতি। বৃহস্পতিবার ঢাকা রিপোর্টার্স...


1008. Bangladesh logs eight Covid casesPublished: February 09, 2023 16:04:36

Bangladesh has recorded eight new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,037,655. The death toll from the disease stayed unchanged at 29,444 over...


1009. এক মাসের বেতন তুরস্কের দুর্গতদের দিচ্ছেন তাইওয়ানের প্রেসিডেন্টPublished: February 09, 2023 15:58:28

তুরস্কের ভূমিকম্প দুর্গতদের সহায়তায় নিজেদের এক মাসের বেতন পাঠাচ্ছেন তাইওয়ানের প্রেসিডেন্ট সাই ইং-ওয়েন ও ভাইস প্রেসিডেন্ট উইলিয়াম লাই।  স্বশাসিত দ্বীপটির প্রেসিডেন্টের কার্যালয় বৃহস্পতিবার বলেছে, আঙ্কারাকে ইতোমধ্যেই কিছু ত্রাণ পাঠিয়েছে তাইপে,...


1010. Four dead in 5.2-magnitude quake in IndonesiaPublished: February 09, 2023 15:49:21

At least four people were killed and several buildings damaged after a shallow, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua on Thursday, the country's disaster agency said. The epicentre...


1011. Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revampPublished: February 09, 2023 15:29:07

Walt Disney Co on Wednesday announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion in costs and make...


1012. Japan wants to invest in sugar industry, biomass power, prepaid gas metersPublished: February 09, 2023 15:25:47

Japan wants to invest in several sectors of Bangladesh, including the sugar industry, biomass power generation, and prepaid gas meter industry. Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Nobumitsu...


1013. Shop owners demand extension of business hours during RamadanPublished: February 09, 2023 15:12:26

Shop owners groups in Bangladesh are urging the government to extend their business hours during the upcoming Ramadan to lessen their losses, bdnews24.com reports. Traders are counting huge losses as...


1014. Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine's DayPublished: February 09, 2023 15:10:24

India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as "Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu...


1015. Banking diploma made must for promotionPublished: February 09, 2023 14:54:47

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made banking diploma mandatory for bankers to get promoted to senior officers and above in order to increase their skills and efficiency in banking activities. Issuing...


1016. India's Adani faced margin call on $1.1bn loan before repaying in fullPublished: February 09, 2023 14:54:32

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani faced a margin call of more than $500 million on a $1.1 billion share-backed loan, prompting him to repay the whole debt, the Financial Times...


1017. GPH Ispat posts back-to-back quarterly lossesPublished: February 09, 2023 14:45:18

GPH Ispat Limited suffered losses for a second consecutive quarter this fiscal year, as huge foreign exchange losses and frequent power outages pushed up the cost of production although the...


1018. Minister rues poor road conditionsPublished: February 09, 2023 14:42:01

Transport minister Obaidul Quader deplored substandard works on Dhaka-Chattogram highway and Nabinagar-Chandra four-lane road, as he Wednesday witnessed contract signing for developing a regional-connectivity corridor. Roads and Highways Department (RHD)...


1019. PM unveils operation of three newly built rail linesPublished: February 09, 2023 14:41:17

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated simultaneous operation of trains on three newly built rail lines to ease the transportation of passengers and cargo on the Rooppur, Shasidal and...


1020. Construction of Bay Terminal of Ctg port to start this yearPublished: February 09, 2023 13:41:18

The construction of the Bay Terminal of Chittagong seaport is likely to start this year. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has sent the Draft Project Profile (DPP) to the ministry...


1021. Two teens dead as motorcycle collides with trailer in NoakhaliPublished: February 09, 2023 13:22:39

Two teenagers have been killed in a head-on collision between a trailer and a motorcycle in Noakhali’s Subarnachar. The accident took place near the Pankharbazar area at 9 pm on...


1022. BATBC’s net profit jumps 19pc in 2022Published: February 09, 2023 12:55:12

The Board of Directors of British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company has recommended a 100 per cent final cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2022. The multinational company...


1023. 96pc construction works of Bangabandhu tunnel completedPublished: February 09, 2023 12:42:43

The construction works of much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first under-river tunnel in South Asia, is nearing completion as construction progress has reached 96 per cent, BSS reports....


1024. Ferry services resume on Daulatdia-Paturia, Aricha-Kazirhat routesPublished: February 09, 2023 12:41:05

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes resumed this morning, after 3-4 hours of disruption caused by thick fog. Ferry service on Paturia-Daulatdia route remained suspended from 6:00am on...


1025. Stocks witness volatility after two hours of tradingPublished: February 09, 2023 12:40:36

Stocks opened marginally lower on Thursday amid volatile trading as cautious investors opted for booking profit on quick-gaining issues. Following the previous two day’s rise, DSEX, the prime index of...


1026. ভূমিকম্পে তুরস্কে, সিরিয়ায় মৃত্যু ১৫ হাজার ছাড়ালPublished: February 09, 2023 12:00:48

স্মরণকালের সবচেয়ে শক্তিশালী ভূমিকম্পে তুরস্কে ও সিরিয়ার উত্তরাঞ্চলে নিহতের সংখ্যা ১৫০০০ ছাড়িয়ে গেছে। ভূমিকম্পের পর তুরস্কের জরুরি পরিষেবাগুলোর সাড়া খুব ধীর ছিল এবং এই ধরনের দুর্যোগ মোকাবেলায় সরকারের প্রস্তুতি দুর্বল...


1027. Zelensky takes pitch for weapons, EU membership talks to BrusselsPublished: February 09, 2023 11:43:10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to lobby European leaders on Thursday at a summit in Brussels for more weapons in the fight against Russia and a quick start to EU...


1028. Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 15,000Published: February 09, 2023 11:37:08

The death toll from earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria this week passed 15,000 on Thursday amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the slow arrival of rescue...


1029. MRT-6 to add two stoppages this monthPublished: February 09, 2023 11:18:43

The MRT-6 is likely to add two more stoppages at Mirpur and Uttara this month, making a total of five out of nine stations between Agargaon and Uttara operational. The...


1030. Enough scope for deliberate defaulters to reschedule loansPublished: February 09, 2023 11:14:35

Many deliberate defaulters have got scope to reschedule their loans again and again with undue grace from banks, causing a setback to the financial sector, said a former governor of...


1031. Cross-border e-com market: Thrust on tackling hurdles to grab huge potentialPublished: February 09, 2023 11:09:03

Multiple barriers in business operation compelled many of the cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) entrepreneurs to choose other countries as favourable investment destinations, said insiders. More than 50 entrepreneurs have already shifted...


1032. Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in adPublished: February 09, 2023 11:05:54

Alphabet Inc lost $100 billion in market value on Wednesday after its new chatbot shared inaccurate information in a promotional video and a company event failed to dazzle, feeding worries...


1033. 'BSC ships mainly to carry govt goods'Published: February 09, 2023 10:56:40

A new rule gives state ships near-exclusive right to carry government-funded cargo although the shipping organisation is equipped with only a small number of vessels, sources said. The Ministry of...


1034. Earthquake in Syria offers leverage to isolated AssadPublished: February 09, 2023 10:54:18

President Bashar al-Assad is seeking political advantage from an earthquake that has devastated large parts of Syria and Turkey, pressing for foreign aid to be delivered through his territory as...


1035. Taiwan president to donate a month's salary for Turkey relief effortsPublished: February 09, 2023 10:52:22

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai will each donate a month's salary for Turkish earthquake relief efforts, the presidential office said on Thursday, adding to existing aid...


1036. The man who survived the Turkey earthquake, and his family who didn'tPublished: February 09, 2023 10:41:36

Peering out from under a large slab of concrete and brick, Abdulalim Muaini gestures weakly at his rescuers. It has been over two days since a massive earthquake brought his home in...


1037. LPG customers pay ‘Tk 27b extra per month’, consumer rights agency estimatesPublished: February 09, 2023 10:38:22

The government’s consumer rights agency believes traders are fleecing LPG consumers out of at least Tk 27 billion per month.  They are charging them much higher than the rates fixed...


1038. Government opts for higher emergency borrowingPublished: February 09, 2023 10:36:50

Under a contingency measure, the government opts for higher emergency borrowing with two debt instruments that can yield Tk 160 billing daily in need. To this effect, the government is...


1039. Turkey and Syria earthquake: Bangladesh observing state mourning todayPublished: February 09, 2023 10:10:09

Bangladesh is observing a daylong state mourning today (February 9) to condole the unimaginable loss of lives in a catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria recently. All government, semi-government and...


1040. Dhaka’s air most polluted in the worldPublished: February 09, 2023 10:01:49

Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality this morning (Thursday). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 225 at...


1041. Must-read books to unlock leadership potentialPublished: February 09, 2023 00:13:41

Last year, Adnan read "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. Adnan, the COO of a digital agency, hardly ever finds the time to read a book....


1042. Chittagong University Career Club launches 'Road to BCS' seminarPublished: February 09, 2023 00:11:11

Chittagong University Career Club (CUCC) launched its career based signature programme named, "Lojens presents ROAD TO BCS" on Monday (February 06) at University of Chittagong.Chittagong University Career Club is a...


1043. Enhance speaking skills by speakingPublished: February 09, 2023 00:14:28

Improving one's speaking abilities can be a lifelong journey, and it starts with self-reflection. Everyone makes mistakes while speaking, even after spending countless hours studying grammar, but the key to...


1044. BB lifts MFSP’s transaction limit; Bangla QR code by JunePublished: February 08, 2023 22:08:15

From now on, customers can do transactions as many numbers as they want by using the ‘Bangla QR' code. The payment system department of Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular...


1045. Mamma mia! Pizza got 16pc more expensive in the EU last yearPublished: February 08, 2023 21:55:04

The cost of store-bought pizza and quiche in the European Union grew in December by 16 per cent from a year earlier, the bloc's statistics agency Eurostat said on Wednesday....


1046. Recent by-polls prove that vote can be fair under AL govt, says PMPublished: February 08, 2023 21:30:31

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said no one should raise any concern about the election being free and fair under the AL government following the recent by-elections in six...


1047. Google to add generative AI features in search results soonPublished: February 08, 2023 21:16:18

Google said on Wednesday it would soon integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capable of generating text and other content in search results, as it battles to answer the challenge of Microsoft's...


1048. Newly-elected six MPs take oathPublished: February 08, 2023 21:00:51

Newly-elected six Members of Parliament (MPs) took oath at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka on Wednesday. Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to the...


1049. Mirza Fakhrul demands withdrawal of cases against Khaleda ZiaPublished: February 08, 2023 20:53:22

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday demanded the withdrawal of conspiratorial cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia as the party claims the government imprisoned her through a...


1050. Cop’s hanging body found inside police barrack in MymensinghPublished: February 08, 2023 20:41:48

A hanging body of a policeman was recovered from the Bhaluka model police station barrack in Myemensingh on Wednesday, police said. Sub-Inspector Humayun Kabir, 40, was posted at the Bhaluka...