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The Financial Express

129651. Nation to celebrate March 7 speech honourPublished: November 24, 2017 14:49:36

The nation will celebrate the UNESCO recognition of the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman across the country tomorrow (Saturday). Cabinet Secretary Mohammad...


129652. 13 Myanmar passengers killed in Thai van crash: policePublished: November 24, 2017 14:35:19

Thirteen Burmese people were killed on Friday as their van hit a truck in central Thailand that burst into flames, police said. The latest gruesome accident took place on the...


129653. Khulna road crash injures 20 college teachersPublished: November 24, 2017 14:25:05

Twenty teachers of Government B. L. College were injured in a road accident. The accident took place on Rupsha Bridge here early Friday. Jahidul Islam, principal of the college, said...


129654. Pakistan frees 'mastermind' of Mumbai attacksPublished: November 24, 2017 13:20:21

Pakistani cleric Hafiz Saeed, who is accused by the US and India of masterminding the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been released. Saeed, who carries a $10 million US bounty, had...


129655. Malaysia inflation rate eases to 3.7pcPublished: November 24, 2017 13:06:22

Malaysia's annual inflation rate in October was 3.7 per cent from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, moderating from the previous month and lower than forecasts. A Reuters...


129656. S Korea external debt hits record highPublished: November 23, 2017 12:59:38

South Korea’s ratio of short-term external debt to foreign exchange reserves touched a record 31.1 per cent by end-September from 30.8 per cent three months ago, data showed on Thursday....


129657. Man to die for murdering wife in GazipurPublished: November 23, 2017 12:52:32

A Gazipur court has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife. The Gazipur District and Sessions Judge’s Court handed down the verdict  on Thursday.The court also fined the...


129658. SEU celerates 15th AnniversaryPublished: November 23, 2017 12:48:11

Southeast University (SEU) has observed its 15th Anniversary at Tejgaon permanent campus in Dhaka city. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was present in the programme as the Chief Guest. He...


129659. ACC summons BASIC Bank’s ex-Chairman BachchuPublished: November 23, 2017 12:46:29

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former BASIC Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bachchu for questioning over a massive loan fraud. Bachchu and a few others have been instructed to...


129660. Mymensingh road crash kills bus helperPublished: November 23, 2017 12:41:43

Niranjon Chandra (55), a bus helper was killed in a road accident at Babtir crossing area under Muktagachha upazila in Mymensingh on Thursday morning. The accident occurred in the area...


129661. UK car output higher in OctoberPublished: November 23, 2017 12:14:26

UK car production rose by an annual 3.5 per cent in October as an increase in demand from abroad outweighed a decline in output for domestic buyers, an industry body...


129662. Bourses marginally higher at openingPublished: November 23, 2017 11:28:10

The prices of most of the shares on both bourses saw an upward trend in early trading on Thursday as optimistic investors are showing their buying appetite on sector-specific issues....


129663. Transport workers’ indefinite strike underway in DinajpurPublished: November 23, 2017 12:40:05

Indefinite strike, enforced by transport workers demanding compensation for damaged vehicles and action against involved persons, is underway in the district. They will continue the strike until their demands are...


129664. Violence at Indian university after student’s suicidePublished: November 23, 2017 11:19:50

Students of an Indian university went on a rampage and set hostel properties on fire after a first-year student, who was caught allegedly cheating during an exam, committed suicide. Agitated...


129665. Goalless draw with Juventus sends Barca throughPublished: November 23, 2017 09:44:36

Lionel Messi started on the bench in Wednesday's clash as Barcelona qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League despite their second successive 0-0 draw in the group stage....


129666. Bangladesh ink Rohingya repatriation ‘instrument’ with MyanmarPublished: November 23, 2017 10:25:24

Dhaka and Nay Pyi Daw have at long last inked an 'instrument' on Rohingya repatriation with no ending deadline amid high hopes that the forcibly-displaced Rohingyas will start returning to...


129667. China wants closer ties with Myanmar militaryPublished: November 23, 2017 10:44:48

China wants closer ties with Myanmar’s military to help protect regional peace and security, a senior Chinese general told the visiting head of the southeast Asian country’s army. China and...


129668. Agro-processing sector grows far below 'its potentials'Published: November 23, 2017 11:15:18

Country's agro-processing sector could contribute a lot more to the economy, especially in terms of export earnings, if necessary policy supports and patronisation are provided for its development, a leading...


129669. Embassy observes 'BD Armed Forces Day' in New DelhiPublished: November 23, 2017 11:18:14

Embassy of Bangaladesh observed “BD Armed Forces Day” in New Delhi on Tuesday with tributes paid to father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the martyrs of the...


129670. Nuclear strategists call for scrapping ICBM arsenalPublished: November 23, 2017 11:26:00

Imagine it is 3 am and the president of the United States is asleep in the White House master bedroom. A military officer stationed in an office nearby retrieves an...


129671. Three cups of coffees benefit health: StudyPublished: November 23, 2017 11:40:10

People who drink three to four cups of coffee a day are more likely to see health benefits than harm, experiencing lower risks of premature death and heart disease than...


129672. Latin America is world’s most violent region for women: UNPublished: November 23, 2017 11:58:40

Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region in the world for women, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting Central America and Mexico as particularly dangerous. In a...


129673. Uber breach prompts govt probes worldwidePublished: November 23, 2017 12:01:25

Governments around the globe launched investigations into Uber Technologies Inc after the company disclosed it had covered up a breach that exposed data on millions of customers and drivers, the...


129674. Neymar-inspired PSG brush aside sorry CelticPublished: November 23, 2017 12:02:42

Celtic were swept aside by a rampant Paris St-Germain, who hit seven in the Champions League at Parc de Princes during Wednesday's clash. Brendan Rodgers' side opened the scoring in...


129675. Miscreants kill female AL leader in BrahmanbariaPublished: November 23, 2017 12:20:54

Unidentified miscreants killed a female Awami League leader in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Wednesday night, Officer-in-Charge of Nabinagar police station confirmed it to FE Online. The deceased was Swapna...


129676. 64pc RMG workers struggle to meet necessities: SurveyPublished: November 23, 2017 19:14:36

Most readymade garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh cannot fulfil their basic necessities, shows a study. A survey conducted by IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) reveals that 64 per cent garment workers...


129677. LankaBangla Finance inks MoU with Hotel SarinaPublished: November 23, 2017 12:56:52

LankaBangla Finance Limited (LBFL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hotel Sarina, Dhaka recently to avail mutual benefits. Khurshed Alam, Head of Retail Finance of LankaBangla and Mohammad...


129678. Two BD firms to get $1 million UN grantPublished: November 23, 2017 13:06:59

Two Bangladeshi companies have received the $1 million 2017 UN Energy grant from the United Nations for a novel project to spur solar entrepreneurship. Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare received...


129679. PM calls for immediate Rohingya repatriationPublished: November 23, 2017 13:19:21

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her call to Myanmar to immediately start the repatriation of their forcibly displaced Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh. "We're continuing our bilateral talks with...


129680. AL infighting leaves 10 injuredPublished: November 23, 2017 13:58:22

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between the activists of Awami League (AL) and its affiliate organisation Swechchasebak League over establishing supremacy at Ghullia village in Mohammadpur...


129681. Power tariff to rise by 5.3pc next monthPublished: November 23, 2017 16:01:31

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has decided to raise on an average power tariff by 5.3 per cent or Tk. 0.35 per unit. BERC Chairman Monwar Islam declared the...


129682. Party feud behind AL's Shapna murder: PolicePublished: November 23, 2017 16:25:34

A case has been filed against party opponents over the murder of Brahmanbaria Awami League leader Shapna Akhtar. Police have also taken an autorickshaw driver into custody for questioning, reports...


129683. Start repatriation immediately: PM to MyanmarPublished: November 23, 2017 16:28:10

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has renewed her call to Myanmar to immediately start taking back the forcibly displaced Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh.  "We're continuing our bilateral talks with Myanmar so...


129684. ‘Changed US stance may prompt Myanmar sanction’Published: November 23, 2017 16:43:14

The overnight change in Trump administration's stance on atrocities on the Rohingyas is likely to expose Myanmar to sanctions as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson now calls it "ethnic cleansing",...


129685. Land ports earn Tk 1.11b in FY17Published: November 23, 2017 17:10:47

The country's land ports have earned a total revenue of Tk 1.11 billion in fiscal 2016-17, while the expenditure in the same period was Tk 534.4 million. This was disclosed...


129686. Zimbabwe's Mugabe gets immunity from prosecutionPublished: November 23, 2017 17:23:20

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe will not be held liable to prosecution as part of a deal that led to his resignation. He was also assured of safety in his...


129687. ‘Govt formed committee against hajj agencies’ anomalies’Published: November 23, 2017 22:18:20

Religious Affairs Minister Principal Matiur Rahman on Thursday told parliament that the government formed a committee seeking its report against the hajj agencies involved in anomalies. The minister said it...


129688. Khaleda claims ‘complete innocence;’ next hearing ThursdayPublished: November 23, 2017 19:52:10

Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the BNP, has claimed during her testimony in the Zia Welfare Trust graft case that she is ‘completely innocent.’ She made the comment in reply to...


129689. Leaks, mistakes tarnish PEC examsPublished: November 23, 2017 20:02:59

With the recent JSC examinations swirling in chaos and criticism for question leaks and mistakes, many students of grade V and their parents searching the social media for free leaked...


129690. Myanmar maintains 1992 Rohingya repatriation formulaPublished: November 23, 2017 20:38:18

Myanmar on Thursday said the instrument signed with Bangladesh on return of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar was based on the joint statement signed in 1992 that Bangladesh has opposed...


129691. Hartal on Nov 30 protesting power tariff hikePublished: November 23, 2017 20:56:05

Different political parties including BNP and the left-leaning ones have protested government's latest move to hike electricity price. The leftist political parties have declared to enforce an eight-hour hartal on...


129692. HIV infected Rohingyas now stand at 83Published: November 23, 2017 20:59:41

A total of 83 HIV-infected Rohingya patients were traced in Cox's Bazar, said Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Thursday. "Of them, 29 are males, 41 females and seven are boy...


129693. Taiwan apartment fire claims nine livesPublished: November 23, 2017 11:58:02

Nine people, including foreign migrant workers, have been killed and two others slightly injured by a massive fire that broke out at a rental apartment in New Taipei City’s Zhonghe...


129694. Quader threatens befitting reply to arson attemptPublished: November 23, 2017 23:53:59

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said that BNP will no longer be allowed to resort to any arson attack in the name of movement. He also said that...


129695. Police recover sexagenarian man’s body in ChandpurPublished: November 23, 2017 11:31:40

Unidentified miscreants killed a sexagenarian man from in Sadar upazila on Wednesday. Police recovered the body from Bangabandhu Road area of Sadar upazila. Local people found the body and called...


129696. Miscreants slash Hindu journo’s throat in JessorePublished: November 23, 2017 23:01:27

A journalist sustained severe injuries as a group of miscreants slashed his throat at Chanchra Harinar Beel in Sadar upazila on Thursday evening. The victim was identified as Ananda Das,...


129697. IBBL move to develop mobile financial servicePublished: November 23, 2017 11:01:14

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has recently signed an agreement with the technology services provider Netizen IT Ltd. for development of mobile financial service. In presence of Md. Abdul Hamid Miah,...


129698. CSE, LankaBangla ink MoU on VTSPublished: November 23, 2017 10:56:40

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) and LankaBangla Securities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce virtual trading simulator first time in the country, a statement said. The simulator will provide...


129699. Train kills youth while lying on rail trackPublished: November 23, 2017 10:55:17

A young man was killed when a train crushed him in Ruhia area in Sadar upazila on Wednesday night while listening to songs on his mobile phone lying down on...


129700. ICMAB arranges induction programme for newly-qualified CMAsPublished: November 23, 2017 10:54:55

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) arranged a day-long Professional Induction Program for the newly-qualified CMAs at a hotel at Gulshan, Dhaka recently.      ...