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The Financial Express

129101. Early baldness linked to higher risk of heart diseasePublished: November 30, 2017 15:34:42

Male pattern baldness and premature greying are more of a risk factor for heart disease than obesity in men under 40, new research suggests. A study of more than 2,000...


129102. Tanzania faces country-wide power outagePublished: November 30, 2017 15:12:24

Tanzania was hit by a country-wide blackout early on Thursday due to a technical glitch in its national power grid, the country’s state-run electricity monopoly said. “A technical fault ......


129103. IU admission tests starts FridayPublished: November 30, 2017 14:54:54

The admission tests for the first year honour courses under 2017-18 academic session of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will start from Friday. The admission tests will be held under...


129104. Smartcards distribution in 27 dists begins FridayPublished: November 30, 2017 14:47:23

The Election Commission is expanding its smartcard distribution to the district level.Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda will inaugurate the distribution work in the Sadar Upazilas via a videoconference from...


129105. US drone hits Pak-Afghan border, kills threePublished: November 30, 2017 14:44:59

At least three people have been killed after a US drone fired missiles along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, local Urdu media reported on Thursday. The attack happened in Pakistani territory of...


129106. Powerful storms hit Sri Lanka, killing fourPublished: November 30, 2017 14:15:43

Storms with heavy rain and winds across the country have left at least four people dead and several fishermen are among 23 people missing, Sri Lanka's government said. The Disaster...


129107. Zillul Hye Razi’s qulkhani tomorrowPublished: November 30, 2017 14:01:55

The qulkhani of Zillul Hye Razi, former trade adviser to the Delegation of the European Union in Bangladesh, will be held tomorrow (Friday) after Asar prayer at Banani Jame Masjid...


129108. American Airlines faces pilot shortagePublished: November 30, 2017 13:52:24

All American Airlines wants for Christmas is… some pilots. It has been revealed that an estimated 15,000 of the company's flights scheduled to run over the festive period do not...


129109. ‘Co-workers’ stab youth to deathPublished: November 30, 2017 13:48:42

A young man was stabbed to death allegedly by his fellows over enmity in Trimohini Bazar in Sadar upazila of Kushtia district on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as...


129110. College student dies in Noakhali road crashPublished: November 30, 2017 13:31:51

Anisa Anan, 17, a student of Noakhali Government Women College, has been killed and another sustained injuries when the battery-run easy bike in which they were travelling,  collided head on...


129111. Engineering students launch business case contestPublished: November 30, 2017 01:08:24

In today's dynamic world, no one, especially the youth, should keep their knowledge and expertise limited to a single field. By keeping the line in mind, Bangladesh University of Engineering...


129112. How to fund your MBA in top business schoolsPublished: November 30, 2017 01:07:28

The most influential factor while searching for the right MBA programme to study abroad is the cost of the programme. A particular programme provided by a specific university may interest...


129113. School education before entering the real worldPublished: November 30, 2017 01:06:38

All over the world, kids are told to stay in schools and achieve good grades. We ourselves have got into a habit of believing that young minds require good attendance...


129114. Strike halts export-import at BenapolePublished: November 30, 2017 13:06:30

Export and import between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port  halted due to an indefinite strike. The Indian truckers called the strike from Thursday morning. They stopped carrying imported...


129115. Bodybuilding products sold online ‘risky’Published: November 30, 2017 13:03:57

Many bodybuilding products sold online are mislabeled and contain unapproved drugs and other ingredients that may not be safe, a new study suggests. Researchers tested 44 products they bought online...


129116. Sammy, debutant Onik secure Rajshahi's 4th winPublished: November 30, 2017 01:03:12

CHITTAGONG, Nov 29 (UNB): Chittagong Vikings made their early exit from the last four race of the seven-team 5th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 after a 33-run loss against Rajshahi...


129117. Sreepur Zamindar Bari, an archeological asset, on the verge of ruinationPublished: November 30, 2017 01:02:05

MAGURA, Nov 28: Archeological asset Sreepur Zamindar Bari is now on the verge of ruination for the lack of proper maintenance. History tells during the regime of Baro Bhuiyan Pratapaditya...


129118. Sand lifting in Jomuneshwari, Atrai rivers threatening cropland, habitatPublished: November 30, 2017 01:01:06

RANGPUR, Nov 29: Mindless sand lifting is going on unabated from Jomuneshwari river at Balapara village of Ikorchali union of Taraganj upazila in Rangpur district, causing serious risk for the...


129119. All eyes on OPEC MeetingPublished: November 29, 2017 12:59:03

Oil price observers all around the world are keeping their eyes on the OPEC meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Vienna, Austria on Thursday. Oil prices in the...


129120. BIGTEX 2017 begins ThursdayPublished: November 29, 2017 12:38:31

A four-day BIGTEX 2017 - Bangladesh Int’l Garment & Texstyle Expo 2017, arranged by Red Carpet 365 Limited begins Thursday at International Convention City Bashundhara - ICCB, Dhaka. CTMA -...


129121. Samosa healthier than burger: ReportPublished: November 29, 2017 12:02:39

A samosa is better for an individual’s health than a burger because it is made using fresh ingredients and is free of additives, preservatives and flavourants, according to a new...


129122. Pope calls for peace in MyanmarPublished: November 29, 2017 12:06:47

Pope Francis called on the people of Myanmar on Wednesday to embrace peace and reconciliation as their country emerges from nearly five decades of military rule. The pope made his...


129123. Mercantile Bank, CCRM ink dealPublished: November 29, 2017 11:10:18

Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director & CBO of Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) and Ka-Kit Man, CEO of Capital & Credit Risk Manager (CCRM) recently signed an agreement at...


129124. UK’s Brexit offer 'worth up to 55b euros'Published: November 29, 2017 10:01:24

The UK has offered a larger potential "divorce bill" to the EU - which could be worth between 40 billion and 55 billion euros (£35 billion-£49 billion), the BBC understands....


129125. Cops detain 4 BCL activists for attacking journalistsPublished: November 29, 2017 11:07:34

Police detained four Bangladesh Chhatra League activists for attacking bdnews24.com staff reporter Masum Billah and Channel 24 reporter Shamima Sultana on the Dhaka University campus. “The four were detained and...


129126. Experts stress farming aromatic rice by applying modern methodsPublished: November 29, 2017 01:24:27

Academics, agriculture scientists and researchers at an event in Sylhet laid emphasis on further research and cultivation of high-value aromatic rice varieties across the country through adopting modern methods. AB...


129127. North Korea fires 'highest ever' ballistic missilePublished: November 29, 2017 09:42:52

North Korea has fired its highest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile and poses a worldwide threat, US Secretary of Defence James Mattis has said. The missile, launched early on Wednesday, landed in...


129128. RAB detains two arms tradersPublished: November 29, 2017 13:18:22

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two arms traders along with firearms and ammunitions from Nasirabad college area at Akua in Mymensingh district town on Tuesday midnight. The detainees...


129129. Traders fear cost rise as new rules take effect in DecemberPublished: November 29, 2017 10:01:38

Trade bodies and apparel makers have opposed the mandatory use of electronic seal and lock services on the transportation of goods in Chittagong port, fearing an increase in cost of...


129130. ICSB Award for Corporate Governance Excellence ThursdayPublished: November 29, 2017 11:35:04

‘4th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2016’, arranged by Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) will be held Thursday at 7:30 pm at the Celebrity Hall of Bangabandhu...


129131. Apple rushes to fix password bugPublished: November 29, 2017 10:27:28

Apple has said it is working to fix a serious bug within its Mac operating system. The flaw in MacOS High Sierra - the most recent version - makes it...


129132. Would leave Russia if asked to spy: KasperskyPublished: November 29, 2017 10:52:53

Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab has never been asked by Russian intelligence services to spy on targets in the West and the company's founder and the chief executive said he would move...


129133. SWIFT warns banks on cyber heistsPublished: November 29, 2017 10:54:32

SWIFT, the global messaging system used to move trillions of dollars each day, warned banks on Wednesday that the threat of digital heists is on the rise as hackers use...


129134. One bitcoin now worth more than $10000Published: November 29, 2017 11:10:12

The value of one bitcoin has gone past $10,000. The virtual currency reached the benchmark for the first time on Wednesday, just days after it passed $9,000. It caps a...


129135. Clash kills 15 rebels in PhilippinePublished: November 29, 2017 11:30:13

Fifteen suspected communist rebels were killed and two others wounded in a clash with Philippine army in central Philippines. The military and news reports said on Wednesday. The military said...


129136. Australian state passes law permitting euthanasiaPublished: November 29, 2017 11:43:23

Victoria on Wednesday became the first state in Australia to allow terminally ill patients to end their life as its legislature passed a euthanasia law. The other states are expected...


129137. Bali airport to resume services after two-day hiatusPublished: November 29, 2017 13:09:38

Bali airport will reopen on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said, two days after a volcanic eruption spread ash across the island and forced the airport to close. The airport will reopen...


129138. FIFA sells nearly 0.75m WC tickets before drawPublished: November 29, 2017 12:22:18

FIFA has sold 742,760 match tickets in the first round of sales for the World Cup before Friday's draw for the finals. The majority of ticket applications came from host...


129139. Biman gets poor response to fleet expansion biddingPublished: November 29, 2017 12:24:52

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has got poor response from bidders as it moved to spread its wings to more destinations abroad. The national flag carrier plans to bring on board two...


129140. Bale helps Madrid survive Copa scarePublished: November 29, 2017 12:28:32

Gareth Bale created two goals on his return from injury as Real Madrid avoided an embarrassing defeat by third-tier club Fuenlebrada in the Copa del Rey. The Wales forward, 28,...


129141. BGB detains one with7 gold bars along Satkhira borderPublished: November 29, 2017 12:44:40

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a passenger along with seven gold bars along Balodghata border in Sadar upazila. The arrestee was Mafizul Islam, son of Ramzan Ali, a...


129142. Going green to woo foreign buyersPublished: November 29, 2017 13:35:09

Local apparel makers are banking on green technology heavily in running their factory operation to brighten the image of the readymade garment sector and the country abroad after the recent...


129143. Khulna road crash claims two livesPublished: November 29, 2017 13:21:01

Two people, including a local Jubo League leader, were killed and three others injured when the private car in which they were travelling, collided head-on with a speedy jute laden...


129144. Chinese boys under bus carriage, travel 80km to find parentsPublished: November 29, 2017 13:44:12

Pictures of two Chinese boys who travelled 80km (50 miles) in the undercarriage of a bus have sparked an online outcry. The two, who have not been named by state...


129145. 'Go-Jek invests $2m in Pathao'Published: November 29, 2017 14:23:38

Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek is learned to have picked up a relatively small stake of around $2 million in Pathao, a two-wheeler riding startup app based in Bangladesh. These companies are...


129146. Court frames charge in Rupa murder casePublished: November 29, 2017 14:52:47

A court here on Wednesday framed charge against five accused in a case filed for killing Zakia Sultana Rupa after gang rape in a moving bus. Women and Children Repression...


129147. Titanic director puts Jack’s death debate to restPublished: November 29, 2017 14:57:25

"Why didn't Rose make room for Jack on that door?" This is one of the most asked questions in cinematic history and undoubtedly the one James Cameron is tired of...


129148. Study links music to higher productivityPublished: November 29, 2017 15:10:16

Music has a big effect on everything around us. It has the capacity to lift up moods, or even increase our productivity. With so much of our work now being...


129149. Cyclone Cempaka kills 19 in IndonesiaPublished: November 29, 2017 16:27:36

A tropical cyclone hit Indonesia's main island of Java has triggered severe flooding and landslides that left 19 dead an official said on Wednesday. Landslides claimed 15 lives in east...


129150. Pigeon race occurring in BangladeshPublished: November 29, 2017 17:01:22

The oldest domestic bird pigeons were once used as message conveyers ,are used in racing filed in Bangladesh. Pigeons of good bloodline from European fanciers and different auction site are...