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131651. Seven Rings Cement honours 15 govt entitiesPublished: October 29, 2017 11:30:33

Seven Rings Cement, a sister concern of Hong Kong-based Shun Shing Group International Ltd. (SSGIL) recently arranged a programme titled “Tribute to Nation Builders” at Radission Blue Dhaka  to honour...


131652. Higuain double helps Juventas see off AC MilanPublished: October 29, 2017 12:12:09

Gonzalo Higuain is once again a lean, mean, goal-scoring machine. The Argentine scored another two to help visiting Juventus beat AC Milan 2-0 on Saturday. Juventus moved level on points...


131653. DSEX drops below 6000-markPublished: October 29, 2017 12:30:25

Stocks returned to the red on Sunday, with key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) falling below 6,000-mark once again, as risk-averse investors went on selling spree. Market insiders...


131654. 46 cos recommend dividendPublished: October 29, 2017 16:01:31

The boards of directors of 46 more listed companies have recommended dividend for the year ended on June 30, 2017, according to separate disclosures posted on the Dhaka bourse’s website...


131655. 11 get 20 years in jail for attempt-to-murder HasinaPublished: October 29, 2017 12:59:45

A Dhaka court has sentenced 11 people to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and acquitted one in two cases filed against leaders and activists of Freedom Party over an attempt to...


131656. Transport strike begins across ChittagongPublished: October 29, 2017 13:20:55

Transport owners and workers went on a 48-hour goods transport strike in greater Chittagong since Sunday morning to press home their 5-point demand, seriously disrupting the movement of inbound and...


131657. Qatar Emir warns against military actionPublished: October 29, 2017 13:45:15

Qatar’s emir has warned against any military confrontation over the ongoing diplomatic dispute between his country and four other Arab nations, saying it would only plunge the region into chaos....


131658. Police recover hanging body of youth in TongiPublished: October 29, 2017 14:10:17

The hanging body of a youth was recovered from his own residence at Tongi area of Gazipur on Sunday. The deceased, Kawser Ahmed Foysal (21) was the son of Mojibur...


131659. BSMMU to launch 24-hour lab servicesPublished: October 29, 2017 16:53:23

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) is going to introduce 24-hour laboratory services tomorrow (Monday) to fulfil emergency needs of critical patients. "We will expand our lab services for 24...


131660. Seven die in Pabna bus accidentPublished: October 29, 2017 17:26:10

Seven people have died and another 40 have been injured after two buses collided head-on in Pabna’s Ataikula. The accident occurred in Bongram Bazar area on the Dhaka-Pabna Highway on...


131661. Chinese envoy terms Rohingya refugee problem 'disaster'Published: October 29, 2017 18:29:07

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ma Mingqiang has termed the ongoing Rohingya crisis a 'disaster'. He said both China and Bangladesh face different kinds of natural disasters. "Even today, you're also...


131662. SA beat BD by 83 runs to clinch T20 seriesPublished: October 29, 2017 18:52:26

Host South Africa registered a massive 83 runs victory over Bangladesh in the second and last T20 internationals at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom on Sunday. With the win South Africa completed...


131663. C’Bazar ecosystem to bear brunt following Rohingya influxPublished: October 29, 2017 19:06:48

The indiscriminate burning of firewood by Rohingya people in different parts of Cox’s Bazar could kick-start rapid deforestation in the coastal district – thereby putting its ecosystem at stake. The...


131664. Bangladesh-India opens new sea routePublished: October 29, 2017 19:23:38

A new sea route between Bangladesh and India was inaugurated on Saturday, by sailing a RORO ship carrying 185 trucks from Chennai Port to Mongla Port.   India’s Minister of Shipping,...


131665. Watchdog wants NRB, Farmers’ Bank ‘graft’ probePublished: October 29, 2017 21:37:38

A parliamentary watchdog has suggested the Bangladesh Bank to investigate further into the alleged irregularities and corruption in Farmers' Bank and NRB Commercial Bank. It also called for ensuring the...


131666. CUET admission tests to begin from Nov firstPublished: October 29, 2017 20:05:09

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) will take  the admission test for the first year honours courses  of under the academic session 2017 to 2018 from  November  first, reports...


131667. Rethinking about robotics as Sophia gets Saudi citizenshipPublished: October 29, 2017 21:43:18

Sophia is a new Saudi citizen. She is not like many of us. She is a machine, having human-like appearance and cognitive ability. With Sophia, the fantasy around robots has...


131668. Uber to launch bike-sharing servicePublished: October 29, 2017 20:41:12

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, is going to launch a bike-sharing service in the capital soon.  According to Uber official, the bike-sharing service, ‘UberMOTO’, is intended to mitigate...


131669. South Africa humiliate Bangladesh in all formatsPublished: October 29, 2017 22:19:40

Hosts South Africa registered a massive 83-run victory over Bangladesh in the second and last T20 International at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom on Sunday. With the win, South Africa completed a...


131670. Ex-MP’s gunman dies in ‘accidental shooting’Published: October 29, 2017 22:21:34

The gunman of former Awami League lawmaker Reza Ali, who was reportedly hit by a bullet from his own gun in an accidental shooting on Saturday, died at a Mymensingh...


131671. Mannan hints at reforming business policyPublished: October 29, 2017 22:49:57

State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan has termed the Bangladesh economy a private sector-led one and said the business policy will be reformed following consultations with the stakeholders...


131672. Focus on framework to boost private sectorPublished: October 29, 2017 23:56:14

Bangladesh needs internal institutional framework and stable energy policy to boost private sector for overall economic development. Experts made the remarks at a seminar organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce...


131673. Thrust on formulating separate Islamic banking lawPublished: October 29, 2017 11:55:10

Experts have urged the government to introduce a separate and comprehensive law for regulating and promoting Islamic banking business in the country. "We cannot run our Islamic banking business at...


131674. President Hamid back from LondonPublished: October 29, 2017 11:51:16

President Md Abdul Hamid has returned home from the United Kingdom after undergoing eye treatment and medical tests. A VIP Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the president landed at Hazrat...


131675. What if protectors become predators?  Published: October 29, 2017 23:45:08

So, the members of the Detective Branch (DB), one the country's prime intelligence agencies, have been applying their specialised intelligence for special purposes. The special purpose in the latest case...


131676. Latest Weinstein allegation from Sopranos star SciorraPublished: October 29, 2017 11:43:49

Annabella Sciorra is alleging she was raped by Harvey Weinstein after he barged his way into her apartment in the 1990s. Daryl Hannah is also speaking out, saying the movie...


131677. When fake (?) news is not so badPublished: October 29, 2017 23:40:54

'New gas field found in Shahbazpur of Bhola', screamed the headlines of last Tuesday's newspapers. None other than an important government official like the cabinet secretary had made the disclosure...


131678. Why there is no positive impact of rice import  Published: October 29, 2017 23:36:55

At a time when the government attempts are proving futile in bringing down the soaring rice price to a desirable level, it has been compelled to look beyond its border...


131679. Air pumped into worker’s rectum again!Published: October 29, 2017 23:35:39

A worker has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in the capital after his co-worker allegedly pumped air into his rectum at a salt factory in Narayanganj. The...


131680. Maruti to move to electric carsPublished: October 29, 2017 11:20:22

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s biggest carmaker, said on Friday it planned to build electric cars as the government strives to electrify all new vehicles by 2030, though it didn’t...


131681. Man held with 31 gold bars at Dhaka airportPublished: October 29, 2017 11:15:18

A man was arrested with 31 gold bars weighing around 3.430 kg from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday. The arrestee is identified as Siddique, hailing from Bancharampur upazila...


131682. One arrested for ‘burning girl to death’Published: October 29, 2017 11:06:25

A case was filed for burning a 14-year-old schoolgirl alive over mobile phone theft against seven people, making her aunt Beauty Begum prime accused, on Saturday night. Father of the...


131683. Janata Bank organises seminar on Foreign ExchangePublished: October 29, 2017 22:49:49

Janata Bank Friday organised a seminar on worldwide trade and exchanging money in Dhaka. The seminar titled ‘Foreign Exchange and International Trade Finance’, was held at Janata Bank staff college...


131684. Rising NPLs' possible financial feedback impacts worrisomePublished: October 29, 2017 10:27:46

Swelling non-performing loans in Bangladesh, among other regional countries, is worrisome for their potential macro-financial "feedback" effects like economic growth and employment slowdowns. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) made such...


131685. Paul Newman's Rolex sells for record $17.8mPublished: October 29, 2017 10:23:56

A Rolex watch belonging to the late Hollywood star Paul Newman has sold for a record price at auction in New York. The watch was given to him by his...


131686. The not-so-dire future of workPublished: October 29, 2017 22:05:25

The future of work is a hot topic nowadays. It has inspired a seemingly endless train of analyses, commentaries, and conferences, and it featured prominently in last week's annual meetings...


131687. ISIS threatens four-year old Prince GeorgePublished: October 29, 2017 20:53:20

ISIS threatened four-year old Prince George saying, "Even the royal family will not be left alone". The extremists allegedly posted a picture of the future king on encrypted instant messaging...


131688. India unveils trade route to Afghanistan via IranPublished: October 29, 2017 20:52:49

India is shipping its first consignment of wheat to Afghanistan by sea through Iran's strategic Chahbahar Port – thereby launching a trade route bypassing longtime rival Pakistan. The shipment, an...


131689. The quest for national rejuvenation in ChinaPublished: October 29, 2017 20:51:07

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, October 18-24, has been President Xi Jinping's big moment. This twice-a-decade meeting is akin to a closed-door election. President Xi...


131690. Bangladesh-Canada air connectivity soonPublished: October 29, 2017 20:39:48

Air Canada is set to start its operation from Toronto to Dhaka soon via New Delhi as per the Air Service Agreement, signed recently between Bangladesh and Canada. This was...


131691. Thrust on tourism to provide opportunities for disabled peoplePublished: October 29, 2017 20:19:03

Tourism and hospitality sector can provide persons having neurodevelopmental disabilities with a wide range of employment opportunities. Representatives from the hospitality and tourism sector of Bangladesh and India came up...


131692. Three to appear before HC for substandard c-sectionPublished: October 29, 2017 19:44:25

The High Court (HC) on Sunday summoned three for a substandard c-section, where the surgeon stitched a woman's womb leaving one of the twin fetus inside. A High Court division...


131693. Nasrul banks on coordinated initiatives to ensure energy securityPublished: October 29, 2017 19:31:15

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said coordinated initiatives would ensure energy security in the country. "We have given emphasis on easy availability of crude...


131694. Catalonia for Spanish unity, huge rally beginsPublished: October 29, 2017 18:36:01

In Barcelona, a huge rally started calling for Spanish unity, a day after Catalonia was stripped of its autonomy.   Many of those protesting in the region's largest city brought...


131695. Puigdemont welcome to run in poll, Madrid saysPublished: October 29, 2017 16:26:39

The Spanish government on Saturday said it would welcome the participation of sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont in new elections. The central government in Madrid has ordered that fresh elections...


131696. Deputy governor of Afghan province kidnapped in PakistanPublished: October 29, 2017 15:20:23

Unidentified kidnappers bundled the deputy governor of Afghanistan’s northwestern province of Kunar into a car in the Pakistani city of Peshawar and took him away, police sources said on Sunday....


131697. India bus plunge leaves four dead, injures 23Published: October 29, 2017 15:14:32

At least four people died and 23 others sustained injuries as a state-run bus fell into a deep gorge near Dethal in Kumarsain area in the northern Indian state of...


131698. N Afghanistan militant attack kills 13 copsPublished: October 29, 2017 14:28:19

At least 13 police personnel were killed and another one missing, following a series of militant attacks on security checkpoints in northern Kunduz province on Sunday, an Afghan official said....


131699. Rohingya woman held with YabaPublished: October 29, 2017 13:48:20

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a Rohingya woman along with 9,800 pieces of Yaba tablets, worth around TK 39,20,000 from Kutupalong camp in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar...


131700. Rose McGowan breaks silence after Harvey Weinstein allegationsPublished: October 28, 2017 12:59:12

In her first public comments since accusing film producer Harvey Weinstein of rape, actress Rose McGowan said Friday she has been “silenced for 20 years” but won’t remain quiet about...