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126301. SUST holds career festivalPublished: January 02, 2018 15:19:49

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Career Club has organised a two-day job festival in its campus. Vice-Chancellor Farid Uddin Ahmed inaugurated the career festival around 10:00 am at...


126302. Stocks extend gaining streak for fifth dayPublished: January 02, 2018 15:05:22

Stocks witnessed yet another positive session Tuesday, extending the gaining streak for five consecutive sessions, as some investors continued their buying binge on selective large-cap issues. Market insiders said investors...


126303. New Year’s Day explosion kills three in NigeriaPublished: January 02, 2018 14:58:03

At least three people have been killed after an explosion hit Nigeria's northeastern town of Madagali, local officials said Tuesday. The blast on Monday followed the planting of a bomb...


126304. Singapore GDP growth slows in Q4Published: January 02, 2018 14:57:08

Singapore’s economic growth slowed in the Fourth Quarter (Q4) as factories lost steam, but a services sector recovery has bolstered expectations. The economy expanded 3.1 per cent in the Q4...


126305. Afghan airstrikes kill 26 IS militantsPublished: January 02, 2018 14:25:34

A total of 26 militants including seven foreign nationals have been confirmed dead after unmanned planes targeted the positions of Islamic State (IS) militants in Darzab district of the northern...


126306. India's manufacturing PMI hits 5-year highPublished: January 02, 2018 14:23:49

The manufacturing activity of India expanded at the fastest pace in five years in December, a private sector survey showed on Tuesday. Tuesday’s data showed that Indian business continues to...


126307. Don’t be reliant on safety-net allowances: PMPublished: January 02, 2018 13:51:47

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government is providing various allowances under the social safety-net programme. "We've a goal to provide allowances, no one has to be dependent...


126308. Authorities shift site for Ctg IT villagePublished: January 02, 2018 13:43:15

The proposed site for the IT (Information Technology) village has been shifted to Firoz Shah Shahid Minar area from Bakolia in the port city due to land dispute. Sources at...


126309. BAMDA holds seminar on money marketPublished: January 02, 2018 13:40:15

A seminar on Treasury Management: Money Market & ALM and launching of Dealers’ Directory was held in the city Tuesday, arranged by Bangladesh Money Market Dealers Association (BAMDA), said a...


126310. ‘Upset by hair loss’, techie commits suicidePublished: January 02, 2018 13:30:57

A 27-year-old software engineer committed suicide in Madurai on Sunday as he was frustrated over a hair fall problem, police said. The deceased has been identified as R Mithun Raj...


126311. DSE up, CSE down at middayPublished: January 02, 2018 13:23:12

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) slipped in midday on Tuesday, the second trading session of 2018, in cautious trading. Both the DSE and...


126312. 500 more Rohingyas enter BangladeshPublished: January 02, 2018 13:22:32

Some 500 more Rohingyas arrived in Bangladesh over the last few days keeping the total number of new arrivals at 655,500. The IOM Needs and Population Monitoring Report said that...


126313. Cold waves to hit country in JanuaryPublished: January 02, 2018 13:14:32

A cold wave and two mild cold waves may sweep over the country in January, according to monthly outlook of Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Besides, temperature may decrease below 8 degree...


126314. Man Utd go second with Everton victoryPublished: January 02, 2018 13:11:47

Manchester United moved back into second place in the Premier League behind Manchester City as they eased to 2-0 victory over Everton at a subdued Goodison Park. United manager Jose...


126315. ASX flat in low-volume tradePublished: January 02, 2018 13:05:40

Australian shares were little changed on Tuesday, their first day of trade in 2018, struggling for cues as major financial markets worldwide remained shut for the New Year’s holiday. The...


126316. China reiterates prudent monetary policy for 2018Published: January 01, 2018 12:51:32

China will maintain prudent monetary policy and reasonable loan growth in 2018, central bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan said in comments published on Sunday. In a new year’s message, Governor Zhou...


126317. New Year fireworks blast injures eight in CambodiaPublished: January 01, 2018 12:43:23

Eight people were injured at a popular beach in Cambodia's Kep province after fireworks, which were prepared to welcome the New Year, accidentally caught fire and exploded, the National Police...


126318. US stocks expect to keep rising in 2018Published: January 01, 2018 12:32:38

Wall Street is expected to keep rising in 2018 because a massive drop in the corporate tax rate is seen boosting the economy and corporate profits. The US stocks is...


126319. IBBL opens agent banking outletPublished: January 01, 2018 12:22:36

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has inaugurated its agent banking outlet at NH Computer Training Center in Bagherpara upazila of Jessore, recently.  Ranajit Kumar Roy, MP, Jessore-4 Constituency, was present in...


126320. Anti-drug campaign launchedPublished: January 01, 2018 22:00:27

An anti-drug campaign was launched Monday at the Banani RAJUK field (Puja Field) by Prottoy Medical Clinic Ltd. The event is a part of anti-drug awareness campaign launched on November...


126321. PM declares pharmaceuticals 'product of 2018'Published: January 01, 2018 13:31:13

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday declared the pharmaceutical products, including their raw materials, as the 'Products of the Year 2018'. The announcement came while she was inaugurating the month-long...


126322. Mexico car crash kills 10Published: January 01, 2018 10:27:42

Several US citizens were among 10 people who died in a car crash and subsequent fire on the southwestern coast of Mexico near tourist hot spot Acapulco, the US State...


126323. Kim says nuclear button is on his deskPublished: January 01, 2018 11:25:41

Kim Jong Un on Monday warned the United States that he has a "nuclear button" on his desk ready for use if North Korea is threatened, but offered an olive...


126324. High market price delights Bogra fish farmersPublished: January 01, 2018 01:15:38

Due to lucrative market price, hundreds of fish cultivators of the district have attained financial solvency in recent time. The fish farmers are making handsome money this season for a...


126325. PCBs' operating profits soar on pvt sector credit growthPublished: January 01, 2018 01:18:06

The unaudited operating profits of the country's private commercial banks (PCBs) witnessed a remarkable growth in 2017, mainly due to high credit growth to the private sector. Most of the...


126326. Iranians free to protest, not destroy: RouhanPublished: January 01, 2018 10:11:43

Iranians are free to protest against the government but must not jeopardise security, President Hassan Rouhani has said after four days of demonstrations. Speaking at a cabinet session, he acknowledged...


126327. Cabinet to get reshuffled; Oath-taking todayPublished: January 01, 2018 18:44:31

Speculation is rife that the country’s 50-member cabinet is likely to see an expansion within a day or two. Several sources say State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Narayan Chandra...


126328. 36 listed cos fail to declare dividendPublished: January 01, 2018 10:51:47

A total of 36 listed companies failed to declare any dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 due to their low...


126329. Controversial penalty denies GunnersPublished: January 01, 2018 11:59:56

Arsenal were denied victory on their manager Arsene Wenger’s big day as West Bromwich Albion snatched a dramatic late point in a 1-1 Premier League draw on Sunday. In Wenger’s...


126330. Farming of winter vegetables on the rise in PanchagarhPublished: January 01, 2018 12:22:25

The poor and marginal farmers in Panchagarh are passing a busy time in farming various kinds of winter vegetables during the current Rabi season. District Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE)...


126331. Free textbooks being distributed across the countryPublished: January 01, 2018 12:32:32

Some 354.29 million (exact figure 35, 42, 90,162) textbooks are being distributed among the students of primary to intermediate-level across the country in 2018 academic year. Education Minister Nurul Islam...


126332. Saudis, UAE roll out VAT for first timePublished: January 01, 2018 13:04:58

Value Added Tax (VAT) has been introduced in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The 5.0 per cent levy is being applied to the majority...


126333. Overseas employment sees new record in 2017Published: January 01, 2018 16:48:20

Bangladesh sent a record over1.0 million workers abroad with jobs in 2017, highest in the history of overseas employment sector. Earlier the highest number was 875,055 in 2008. The country...


126334. Indonesia boat capsize claims eight lives, 13 missingPublished: January 01, 2018 14:44:57

Eight people have been killed after a boat carrying 48 passengers including children sank off Indonesia’s Kalimantan Island on Monday, rescue officials said. The national rescue agency said in a...


126335. Iran unrest leaves 12 dead, protests to continuePublished: January 01, 2018 17:32:54

Ay least 12 people died during street protests on Sunday against corruption and economic hardship against Iranian government in several cities of the country. Iran's state television revealed the information...


126336. Building brands: Bangladesh's New Year resolution  Published: January 01, 2018 22:03:58

Brand-building is not new; but never before has it become so much of an imperative as it has in the 21st Century. From pyramids to statues to favourable inscriptions or...


126337. Looming threat of reverse labour force migrationPublished: January 01, 2018 22:20:29

The entry of a European robot company in Bangladesh eying to automate 3.0 million manufacturing jobs is more than a threat of job loss. In an industry, once one firm...


126338. New technique reveals secret writing in mummy casesPublished: January 01, 2018 11:52:51

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from. These are the decorated boxes into which the wrapped...


126339. ACC summons six more AB Bank directors Published: January 01, 2018 23:52:14

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday summoned six more members of the AB Bank's Board of Directors for interrogation on money laundering. ACC Assistant Director (Public Relations) Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya...


126340. Ex-Habiganj councillor dies in police gunfirePublished: January 01, 2018 11:50:16

Yunus Miah, a former municipal councillor, has been killed in police gunfire in Habiganj’s Chunarughat. The incident occurred at Magurunda village in Paikpara Union around midnight on Sunday, said Chunarughat...


126341. UK car park fire destroys 1600 vehiclesPublished: January 01, 2018 11:47:28

A huge fire that broke out at a car park in the northern English city of Liverpool destroyed hundreds of vehicles and prompted the evacuation of multiple buildings in the...


126342. Stocks kick off 2018 on mixed trendPublished: January 01, 2018 11:32:17

Stocks witnessed mixed trend in early hour of trading on Monday, the first trading session of 2018, as investors followed cautious mood. Following the previous session’s upturn, the Dhaka Stock...


126343. Schoolboy dies in Barisal road crashPublished: January 01, 2018 11:21:04

A class-three student was killed as a motorcycle hit him on Janukisingh road in Kaunia area of Barisal district on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Tanvir, son of...


126344. WhatsApp returns after hour-long global outagePublished: January 01, 2018 11:16:20

WhatsApp, a popular messaging service owned by Facebook Inc, suffered a global outage for about an hour on Sunday before the problem was fixed. “WhatsApp users around the world experienced...


126345. Seven die in Congo anti-govt protestsPublished: January 01, 2018 11:09:00

Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo during protests against President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step down from office, United Nations peacekeepers said on...


126346. Tecno Mobile to bring smartphones optimised for selfiePublished: January 01, 2018 22:56:23

TECNO Mobile is set to launch a new series of cellular phones for Bangladeshi consumers very soon. The new smarphones will have special features such as infinity display and low...


126347. Maybe a bellwether of better dayPublished: January 01, 2018 10:41:36

People in Bangladesh hope the year 2018 appears today (Monday) as the bellwether of changes for the better despite risks ahead and uncertainties, especially in the banking sector, in the...


126348. Depth of stock market remains elusivePublished: January 01, 2018 10:35:05

The country's stock market passed 2017 registering some records, including seven-year high turnover value, amid fluctuation observed in broad index and turnover value during the year. However, the market is...


126349. New Year welcomes 8,000+ new Bangladesh babiesPublished: January 01, 2018 22:33:37

Nearly 8,370 babies were expected to be born in Bangladesh on the New Year's day (January 1). UNICEF came up with the disclosure on Monday, saying that the new babies...


126350. 10 US tourists die in Costa Rica plane crashPublished: January 01, 2018 10:31:38

A Costa Rican plane crashed into woodland off a popular tourist beach on Sunday, killing 10 US citizens and two local pilots, the Costa Rican government said. The accident occurred...