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The Financial Express

133151. S&P 500 breaks record run on jobs data, drug chain dropPublished: October 07, 2017 10:11:15

The S&P 500 eased on Friday, ending a six-day run of record highs as the first monthly decline in US nonfarm jobs in seven years dampened sentiment and pharmacy shares...


133152. Trump to unveil strategy on Iranian 'bad behaviour'Published: October 07, 2017 09:56:51

President Donald Trump will announce new US responses to Iran’s missile tests, support for “terrorism” and cyber operations as part of his new Iran strategy, the White House said on...


133153. City Bank appoints Adil Islam as AMDPublished: October 07, 2017 21:52:22

City Bank has recently appointed Adil lslam as its Additional Managing Director. He has more than 26 years of banking and business leadership experience, gained through working in various international...


133154. Imposing a small fee for recruitment tests for bank jobs  Published: October 07, 2017 21:39:45

Registration fee for recruitment tests for bank jobs has been free since 2015 which proved a blessing for the job seekers. But unfortunately the system encouraged the bank authorities to...


133155. Rampant traffic rule violation  Published: October 07, 2017 21:38:57

VIOLATING traffic rules has become a common practice these days due to lax in enforcing the existing traffic rules which is making our roads unsafe and aggravating traffic situation. It...


133156. Rohingya children need our help  Published: October 07, 2017 21:38:04

ROHINGYAS are a Muslim minority in Myanmar who had been rendered stateless and about 500,000 of them had fled to Bangladesh. We really had no other choice but to help...


133157. Sherpur police arrest one absconding accusedPublished: October 07, 2017 21:35:31

Sherpur district police arrested one more absconding accused on Saturday in connection with recovery of huge quantity of chemicals. The district police conducted a drive at shop of Nokla upazila...


133158. Mercantile Bank holds Business Review MeetingPublished: October 07, 2017 21:34:49

The ‘Business Review Meeting’ of Mercantile Bank Limited was held Saturday at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in the city. A total of 119 branch managers, All Divisional Heads and...


133159. In-house training adds to RMG benefits: ILOPublished: October 07, 2017 21:25:50

When skill shortage is seen a major constraint to steady growth of the country's apparel industry, in-house training for skill development of garment employees and workers has become a panacea...


133160. Tokai caught in a vicious cyclePublished: October 07, 2017 21:25:22

To the younger-generation newspaper readers, the cartoon character of Tokai may appear to be quite strange, if not grotesque or funny. In the mid-eighties through the nineties, Tokai served as...


133161. Initiating policy reforms to attract FDIPublished: October 07, 2017 21:24:02

THIQAH, a newly formed business and investment platform of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is planning to host an international investment conference in Dhaka in January next to boost cross-border...


133162. Ensuring a well-functioning capital marketPublished: October 07, 2017 21:22:36

The observance of the first-ever 'World Investor Week 2017' that concludes today (Sunday) is, from its thematic context, quite time-befitting. The week is being observed across the continents at the...


133163. Theory and practice of development planning - a critical appraisalPublished: October 07, 2017 20:46:40

Planning, Development and Management are key concepts in the field of Development Administration. In a developing country like Bangladesh, development is the ultimate goal of administration, and planning and management...


133164. Turkey launches 'serious operation' in northern SyriaPublished: October 07, 2017 20:37:35

Turkey launched a serious operation in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province with Turkey-backed Syrian opposition forces. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the announcement on Saturday, following international efforts for de-escalation...


133165. Over 900 children getting education in jailPublished: October 07, 2017 20:28:52

More than 900 children of women prisoners in 10 jails across the country are being given pre-primary education to enlighten them with knowledge and culture, reports BSS. The Bangladesh Shishu...


133166. Saudi Arabia foils attack near king's palacePublished: October 07, 2017 20:03:28

Saudi security forces foiled an attack near the king's palace in Jeddah on Saturday, leaving one attacker and two royal guards dead. The palace is located next to the King...


133167. 'North Korea preparing long-range missile test'Published: October 07, 2017 19:36:42

North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, a Russian lawmaker just returned from a visit to...


133168. Five steps to peace in MyanmarPublished: October 07, 2017 19:11:34

The humanitarian crisis afflicting Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya has damaged the country's political stability and shattered its image as a country moving toward democracy. Moreover, it has tarnished the reputation of...


133169. BD was cautious against Myanmar’s provocations for war: PMPublished: October 07, 2017 18:22:50

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the government was very much cautious to avert any kind of war with Bangladesh’s neighbour despite repeated provocations from Myanmar, reports UNB. “Our...


133170. Five drug traders held with huge amount of Yaba in DhakaPublished: October 07, 2017 18:04:42

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members arrested five alleged drug traders and recovered 28,000 pieces of Yaba from a flat in the Dhaka’s Uttara on Friday night. The arrestees are –ring...


133171. Spain rallies to avoid splitPublished: October 07, 2017 17:39:10

Pro-unity rallies are underway in the Spanish capital after Sunday's disputed referendum for Catalan independence. Tens of thousands have protested in Madrid, while other demonstrations have been held in the...


133172. Swedish journalist’s head foundPublished: October 07, 2017 17:20:11

The head of Swedish journalist Kim Wall has been found, two months after she disappeared on a trip with a Danish submariner, Danish police say, reports BBC. Divers found bags...


133173. Defying Hilsa ban: Seven fishermen get jail in RajbariPublished: October 07, 2017 17:12:38

A mobile court in Rajbari sentenced seven fishermen to 18-day imprisonments for catching Hilsa in Padma River on Friday night defying the ongoing ban. A joint team of local police...


133174. Police arrest 8 cattle thieves in Chudanga, KushtiaPublished: October 07, 2017 16:20:41

Police arrested eight cattle thieves from Chuadanga and Kushtia districts on Friday night in separate drives. Officer-in-Charge of Dhamurhuda Police Station Abu Zihad said on secret information, they conducted the...


133175. India receives $83b FDI from EU in 2000-17Published: October 07, 2017 15:00:39

India received around US$ 83 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Europe during 2000-17 constituting approximately 24 per cent of the total FDI inflow into the country. The European...


133176. One held with 0.6m Indian rupees at BenapolePublished: October 07, 2017 14:38:16

Customs officials arrested a Bangladeshi national along with 0.6 million (six lakh) Indian rupees from Benapole check post area on Saturday morning. The arrestee was identified as Yakub Ali Mina...


133177. Four die in western Indonesia landslidePublished: October 07, 2017 14:13:00

Four people were killed and three others injured as landslides and floods hit western Indonesia, spokesman of national disaster management agency said on Saturday. Heavy downpours were blamed for the...


133178. US may sell THAAD to Saudi ArabiaPublished: October 07, 2017 14:12:56

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of a THAAD anti-missile defense system to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $15 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday,...


133179. Bagha mayor’s daughter in law found hangingPublished: October 07, 2017 13:48:30

The second wife of Bagha municipality panel mayor’s son has been found dead at their residence in Bagha municipality area of Rajshahi district. Police recovered the body of Jeba Khatun,...


133180. Global spotlight now on Rohingya crisis: PMPublished: October 07, 2017 13:06:54

The Rohingya crisis has become a concern for the international community because of Bangladesh’s efforts, says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The prime minister made the remarks at a welcoming event...


133181. DAE takes initiative for commercial chilli cultivation in BograPublished: October 06, 2017 00:50:16

BOGRA, Oct 04: The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has taken initiative for commercial chilli cultivation in the district. Over 670 hectares of land in all the 12 upazilas have...


133182. Padma erodes Chapainawabganj town protection dam for low quality constructionPublished: October 06, 2017 00:48:52

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Oct 05:  Over 30-metre long town protection dam on the mighty Padma river at Tikri area of Alatuli union under sadar upazila of Chapainawabganj district has been devoured on...


133183. 8,000 children killed and hurt in conflicts: UNPublished: October 06, 2017 12:35:23

More than 8,000 children were killed and injured in conflicts last year from Syria and Yemen to Congo and Afghanistan, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday. The United Nations verified 3,512...


133184. Nobel committee to honour for peace FridayPublished: October 06, 2017 12:10:38

The Norwegian committee that chooses the Nobel Peace Prize winner sorted through more than 300 nominations for this year's award, which recognises both accomplishments and intentions. The prize announcement comes...


133185. Pest attack, stem rot disease affect Rangpur Aman fieldsPublished: October 06, 2017 00:51:32

RANGPUR, Oct 05: The Aman cultivators at different areas in eight districts under Rangpur division are worried owing to attack of pest and stem rot disease,   causing massive damage to...


133186. Oil stays steady as talk of new OPEC deal balances US exportsPublished: October 06, 2017 00:53:23

Oil prices steadied on Thursday on expectations that Saudi Arabia and Russia would extend production cuts, although record US exports and the return of supply from a Libyan oilfield dragged...


133187. Over 60,000 rice, wheat traders doing business sans licencesPublished: October 06, 2017 00:56:00

More than 60,000 rice and wheat traders are operating their business across the country without having licences from the authority concerned, according to food directorate officials. A large number of...


133188. BSEC should exercise ‘its full power’ without looking to govtPublished: October 06, 2017 00:59:24

The securities regulator BSEC should exercise its full power for the sake of development of the country's capital market, said State Minister for Finance MA Mannan on Thursday. He was...


133189. No lasting peace without inclusive development: IOMPublished: October 06, 2017 01:07:30

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Director General William Lacy Swing has said there can be no lasting peace in Rakhine State of Myanmar without inclusive development, report agencies. "IOM, together...


133190. Rohingya crisis: US may slap sanctions on MyanmarPublished: October 06, 2017 11:26:11

Sanctions on Myanmar and withholding of US aid are among options for pressing Myanmar's government to stop attacks on Rohingya Muslims, US officials said on Thursday, adding that they must...


133191. Argentina in danger of missing World CupPublished: October 06, 2017 11:58:57

Twice champions and 2014 runners-up Argentina are in serious danger of failing to reach the 2018 World Cup finals after being held to a 0-0 draw by Peru on Thursday....


133192. UODA holds 6th convocation ThursdayPublished: October 06, 2017 19:00:02

The 6th Convocation of University of Development Alternative (UODA) was held on Thursday at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid presided over the convocation as...


133193. Tellingly, Aamir Khan speaks of Rohingya crisisPublished: October 06, 2017 13:55:02

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has reacted with sorrow in response to a question on the persecution of Rohingyas in Myanmar. He made the reaction at a news conference in Istanbul...


133194. Chittagong BCL’s assistant secretary murderedPublished: October 06, 2017 14:18:38

A local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League, or BCL, has been killed in Chittagong. The deceased, 25-year-old Sudipta Biswas, was an assistant secretary of the port city’s BCL. The incident...


133195. Medical entry test heldPublished: October 06, 2017 16:05:27

Medical college applicants have taken their MBBS exam. A total of 82,856 applicants are competing for 9,343 positions at 105 state and private educational institutions. There are 3,318 open spots...


133196. Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace PrizePublished: October 06, 2017 15:14:08

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, warning of a rising risk of nuclear war, awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday to a little-known international campaign group advocating for a ban...


133197. Denmark latest European country to ban burkaPublished: October 06, 2017 18:13:03

Denmark will join other European countries banning full-face covering, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa, reports AP. Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of Denmark's liberal party that leads a center-right...


133198. Bangladesh creates history at the ABP Debating Championship 2017Published: October 06, 2017 18:52:02

Bangladesh has always been a top contender in global debate tournaments. This year they have finally beaten all the odds to become champions at Asian British Parliamentary (ABP) Debating Championship...


133199. Int'l pressure on Myanmar should continue: PMPublished: October 06, 2017 20:20:36

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday once again urged the international community to mount pressure on Myanmar to bring back the Rohinyas from Bangladesh. “International pressure on the Myanmar government...


133200. Scientists identify commonly used drug to fight ChikungunyaPublished: October 06, 2017 21:39:34

Scientists discovered antiviral potential of piperazine and determined the mechanism of inhibition of Chikungunya virus, reports PTI citing hindustantimes. Scientists at IIT-Roorkee have found that a commonly used deworming drug...