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12401. Death toll in Pakistan floods nears 1,500Published: September 15, 2022 19:38:50

Unprecedented floods that have submerged huge swathes of Pakistan have killed nearly 1,500 people, data showed on Thursday, as authorities said hundreds of thousands of people were still sleeping in...


12402. Should public universities reduce class duration for more efficiency?Published: September 15, 2022 19:23:31

“I have always been attentive in classes for as long as I can remember. Even in my school life, when everyone used to goof around, I had no problem concentrating...


12403. H&M gross sales miss as retailer struggles to compete with ZaraPublished: September 15, 2022 19:10:55

H&M has reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales as shoppers tighten their belts with energy and food bills soaring and the world's second-biggest fashion retailer struggles to compete with rival Zara. Third-quarter...


12404. Putin praises Xi over Ukraine, scolds US 'provocations' on TaiwanPublished: September 15, 2022 19:10:13

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised China's Xi Jinping for his "balanced" position on the conflict in Ukraine and scolded the United States for what the Kremlin chief said...


12405. Tipu hopes road communication with Bhutan will help in boosting tradePublished: September 15, 2022 18:59:31

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said that the launching of road communication with Bhutan via a third country would boost bilateral trade, commerce and tourism. He also opined that communication...


12406. ঢাকায় সালমান খানের ‘ক্লোদিং ব্র্যান্ড’ উদ্বোধন করলেন ভাই সোহেল খানPublished: September 15, 2022 18:55:50

বলিউড তারকা সালমান খানের দাতব্য প্রতিষ্ঠান ‘বিয়িং হিউম্যান’র পোশাক ব্র্যান্ডের বিক্রয় কেন্দ্র চালু হয়েছে; আর তা উদ্বোধন করলেন তার ছোট ভাই সোহেল খান। আগের ঘোষণা অনুযায়ী বৃহস্পতিবার দুপুরে সোহেল খান...


12407. Thailand's top court rules Toyota unit must pay $272m in import dutiesPublished: September 15, 2022 18:53:50

Thailand Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that the local unit of Toyota Motor Corp owed the government 10 billion baht ($272.11 million) in extra taxes for...


12408. BNP won't change decision to shun polls under AL government, says FakhrulPublished: September 15, 2022 18:47:38

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday categorically said their party will not back off from its decision against joining the next national election if it is held...


12409. Sri Lanka's economy shrinks 8.4pc amid fertiliser, fuel shortagesPublished: September 15, 2022 18:40:52

Sri Lanka's economy shrank 8.4 per cent in the quarter through June from a year ago in one of the steepest declines seen in a three-month period, amid fertiliser and...


12410. Opportunity to work at 10MS as Social Media Marketing ExecutivePublished: September 15, 2022 18:40:11

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


12411. আওয়ামী লীগ-বিএনপির সমাবেশ ঘিরে রণক্ষেত্র পল্লবীPublished: September 15, 2022 18:37:31

রাজধানীর পল্লবীতে কাছাকাছি দূরত্বে আওয়ামী ও বিএনপির সমাবেশকে কেন্দ্র করে সংঘর্ষের ঘটনা ঘটেছে। বৃহস্পতিবার দুপুর ২টার পর পল্লবী ৬ নম্বর মুসলিম বাজার এলাকায় ওই সংঘর্ষ শুরু হলে পুলিশ দেড় ঘণ্টার...


12412. PSG wins on MNM goalsPublished: September 15, 2022 18:37:26

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe all scored as Paris St-Germain survived a scare to beat Maccabi Haifa. Tjaronn Chery gave the Israeli side a surprise lead in the first...


12413. Join Pathao as a Software EngineerPublished: September 15, 2022 18:37:23

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...


12414. One more dengue patient dies, 395 admitted to hospitalsPublished: September 15, 2022 18:36:52

Another Dengue patient died in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising this year’s death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 40. During this period, 395 more patients were...


12415. যানজটে এসএসসি পরীক্ষার্থীদের কেন্দ্রে পৌঁছে দিচ্ছে উত্তরার পুলিশPublished: September 15, 2022 18:02:55

সড়কে যানজটে আটকে পড়া এসএসসি পরীক্ষার্থীদের মোটর সাইকেলে করে কেন্দ্রে পৌঁছে দিচ্ছে উত্তরার পুলিশ। উত্তরা পশ্চিম থানার উদ্যোগে শিক্ষার্থীদের ঠিক সময়ে কেন্দ্রে পৌঁছে দিতে 'সাপোর্ট' নামে এই বিশেষ সেবার উদ্যোগ...


12416. Tigers' World Cup squad looks perfect to bring the anticipated changePublished: September 15, 2022 18:00:55

After days of mulling, Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia and the tri-series in New Zealand prior to that. The squad finally saw...


12417. 80pc work of Ghorasal urea fertiliser project completedPublished: September 15, 2022 17:53:01

A total of 80 per cent of construction work of the country’s largest fertiliser factory, Ghorasal Polash Urea Fertiliser Factory, has been completed. The information was disclosed in a meeting...


12418. UNRC seeks holistic approach to HIV responsePublished: September 15, 2022 17:40:24

UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis has highlighted the need to have a holistic approach to the HIV response, focusing on providing choices and socio-economic opportunities to those...


12419. ‘Greenhouse emitting countries are obliged to provide funding to Bangladesh’Published: September 15, 2022 17:32:41

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Ian Fry has said the major greenhouse emitting countries have a clear obligation...


12420. ADB boosts support to ease food shortage in Asia, PacificPublished: September 15, 2022 17:31:02

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has boosted its support to ease worsening food shortages in Asia and the Pacific by expanding assistance through its Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program...


12421. Workshop arranged by Chittagong University Debating Society held successfullyPublished: September 15, 2022 17:23:25

Chittagong University Debating Society (CUDS) has arranged a 3-months long workshop named ‘Marks 17th CUDS Debating and Public Speaking Workshop- 2022.’ The closing ceremony and prize distribution programme were held at...


12422. SC upholds death sentence of Rajshahi University professorPublished: September 15, 2022 17:20:43

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday published a 68-page verdict upholding the death sentence of a Rajshahi University (RU) professor and another person for killing Dr...


12423. The ‘you-know-who’ of all social taboos- Money Management!Published: September 15, 2022 17:12:05

“Yet another day has passed, and I didn’t use algebra once” - this is quite a clichéd and popular line used to depict how the educational system globally does not...


12424. 10 Minute School is hiring 5 Student AdvisorsPublished: September 15, 2022 17:11:15

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


12425. BNP, AL activists clash at MirpurPublished: September 15, 2022 17:09:24

BNP leaders and workers locked into clashes with Awami League activists in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday over holding a scheduled rally. The clash ensued around 2:00pm as the...


12426. Pathao needs an Executive/ Sr Executive, Food OperationsPublished: September 15, 2022 17:09:13

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...


12427. Chief Election Commissioner tests Covid positivePublished: September 15, 2022 17:05:03

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has been diagnosed with the coronavirus infection. Awal's COVID-19 test result came back positive on Thursday, a day after the Election Commission presented a...


12428. ‘I won’t join an undemocratic party’Published: September 15, 2022 16:58:45

Former Jatiya Party Secretary General Moshiur Rahman Ranga, recently removed from all posts in the organisation, says he will not be part of any party that is run in a...


12429. India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progressPublished: September 15, 2022 16:55:18

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the...


12430. ADB to provide $500m loan to Bangladesh as budget supportPublished: September 15, 2022 16:55:12

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide $500 million to Bangladesh as budget support on soft conditions. ADB Country Director to Bangladesh Edimon Ginting said this to reporters after meeting...


12431. ২০২৩ সালের এসএসসি পূর্ণাঙ্গ সিলেবাসে, পরীক্ষাও ‘এগোবে’Published: September 15, 2022 16:46:29

করোনাভাইরাসের ধাক্কা কাটিয়ে আগামী বছর এসএসসি ও সমমানের পরীক্ষা স্বাভাবিক ধারায় নিয়ে আসার পরিকল্পনা জানিয়েছেন শিক্ষা কর্মকর্তারা। মহামারী ও বন্যার কারণে সাত মাস পিছিয়ে বৃহস্পতিবার চলতি বছরের এসএসসি পরীক্ষা শুরু...


12432. Govt plans to hold 2023 SSC exams on full syllabusPublished: September 15, 2022 16:44:07

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will revert to the usual format in 2023, with students being assessed on the full syllabus, according to education officials. This year's...


12433. BB increases shippers' EDF facilityPublished: September 15, 2022 16:33:20

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a facility for exporters to repay the loans taken from its Export Development Fund (EDF) in instalments. From now, the entire loan liability can be...


12434. রডের ট্রাক ছিনতাই করতে চালক হত্যা, ১৬ বছর পর দুইজনের মৃত্যুদণ্ডPublished: September 15, 2022 16:16:14

কুমিল্লায় রড ভর্তি ট্রাক ছিনতাইয়ের জন্য এক ট্রাক চালককে হত্যার ঘটনার ১৬ বছর পর দুই আসামিকে মৃত্যুদণ্ড দিয়েছেন আদালত। এ মামলার আরেক আসামিকে ১০ বছরের সশ্রম কারদণ্ড দিয়েছেন কুমিল্লার চতুর্থ...


12435. Kalna Bridge toll rates fixedPublished: September 15, 2022 16:04:37

The government has finalised the toll rate for different types of vehicles for crossing the country’s first six-lane Kalna Bridge over the Madhumati River. Bangladesh bridge authorities have rolled out...


12436. Covid claims one more life; 438 get infectedPublished: September 15, 2022 15:48:51

Bangladesh has recorded 438 cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,016,583. The death toll from the disease rose by one to 29,337 over...


12437. Over 2m students sit for SSC examsPublished: September 15, 2022 15:45:26

Over two million students sat for SSC and equivalent exams nearly seven months after they were initially scheduled due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic and floods. The public...


12438. 22-day ban on hilsa fishing begins Oct 7Published: September 15, 2022 15:22:12

A 22-day government ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting of hilsa will come into effect from October 7 in a bid to save mother hilsa during peak breeding season....


12439. Bourses rebound after single-day breakPublished: September 15, 2022 15:01:33

Stocks bounced back Thursday, after a single-day break, as the bargain hunters revealed their buying interest in sector-specific issues. The market moved between positive and negative several times before closing...


12440. মহামারী-বন্যা পেরিয়ে এসএসসিতে বসলো ২০ লাখ শিক্ষার্থীPublished: September 15, 2022 14:00:51

প্রথমে কোভিড মহামারী, পরে বন্যার কারণে দুই দফায় নির্ধারিত সূচি থেকে সাত মাস পিছিয়ে এসএসসি ও সমমানের পরীক্ষায় বসেছে বিশ লাখের বেশি শিক্ষার্থী। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের।  দীর্ঘদিনের রীতি ভেঙে সকাল...


12441. Samsung Elec to invest over $5b as it targets net zero emissionsPublished: September 15, 2022 13:21:41

Samsung Electronics will invest over 7 trillion won ($5.02 billion) by 2030 as part of sweeping environmental initiatives aimed at making the company carbon neutral by 2050, the world's largest chip...


12442. Dhaka muslin: Resurrecting the forgotten fabric in Cumilla!Published: September 15, 2022 13:10:42

Once the most valuable fabric on Earth, Dhaka muslin has now become almost extinct. Centuries on, researchers in Bangladesh have resurrected the forgotten enigmatic fabric after six years of effort...


12443. France respects India keeping Russia ties, foreign minister saysPublished: September 15, 2022 12:55:35

France is aware of and respects India's energy and other relations with Russia, its foreign minister told the India Today news channel on Thursday during a visit to the country,...


12444. Stocks witness positive trend at openingPublished: September 15, 2022 12:18:17

The stock market witnessed a positive trend at the opening on Thursday as bargain hunters went on a buying spree in selective issues. Following the previous day’s fall, DSEX, the...


12445. WHO chief says end of Covid pandemic 'is in sight'Published: September 15, 2022 11:55:35

The world has never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, his most optimistic outlook yet on...


12446. SSC and equivalent exams beginPublished: September 15, 2022 11:34:00

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations have begun at 11:00am today (Thursday). This year, some 20,21,868 students have registered themselves to take the SSC and equivalent exams this...


12447. মিরসরাইয়ে দুর্ঘটনাস্থলে কভার্ডভ্যানের চাপায় চারজনের মৃত্যুPublished: September 15, 2022 11:32:44

ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়কে মিরসরাইয়ে যাত্রীবাহী বাস ও ট্রেইলরের মধ্যে সংঘর্ষের পর ঘটনাস্থলে থাকা স্থানীয় জনতা ও পুলিশকে একটি দ্রুত গতির কভার্ড ভ্যান চাপা দিলে ঘটনাস্থলেই চারজনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। বুধবার রাত সোয়া...


12448. PM leaves for London, NY to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral, 77th UNGAPublished: September 15, 2022 11:28:34

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has left Dhaka this morning (Sept 15, 2022) for an official tour to the United Kingdom and the United States to join the funeral of Queen...


12449. Japan logs record Aug trade deficit on weak yen, costly oilPublished: September 15, 2022 10:42:33

Japan posted a record trade deficit in August as costs for imports of oil and gas soared, the government reported Thursday. The 2.82 trillion yen ($19.6 billion) deficit, the 13th...


12450. FBCCI seeks testing labs at ports for speedy release of goodsPublished: September 15, 2022 10:36:15

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) urged the government on Wednesday to set up testing labs at the country's seaports and land ports for the fast...