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2201. Switzerland to work with all Bangladeshi stakeholders for sustainable LDC graduationPublished: January 24, 2023 17:29:11

Outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard has said that as a "solid and agile" development partner, Switzerland will work with all stakeholders in Bangladesh and its multifaceted cooperation...


2202. রাষ্ট্রপতি নির্বাচনের তফসিল বুধবারPublished: January 24, 2023 17:20:59

রাষ্ট্রপতি নির্বাচনের বিস্তারিত সময়সূচি বুধবার ঘোষণা করবে নির্বাচন কমিশন। মঙ্গলবার স্পিকার শিরীন শারমিন চৌধুরীর সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎ শেষে তফসিল ঘোষণার বিষয়ে এ তথ্য জানান প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনার কাজী হাবিবুল আউয়াল। তিনি...


2203. PM directs DCs to increase food production, exercise austerityPublished: January 24, 2023 17:13:11

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the deputy commissioners (DCs) to make all-out efforts for increasing food production. The prime minister also asked the DCs to exercise austerity in using...


2204. WHO investigating links between cough syrup deathsPublished: January 24, 2023 17:11:15

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in...


2205. Two probe bodies to be formed over errors in textbooks: Dipu MoniPublished: January 24, 2023 17:04:06

Two high-level probe committees will be formed to identify those responsible for mistakes and distortions in the textbooks distributed this year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Tuesday. “I see...


2206. FBI says North Korea-related hacker groups behind US crypto firm heistPublished: January 24, 2023 16:59:00

Two hacker groups associated with North Korea, the Lazarus Group and APT38, were responsible for the theft last June of $100 million from US crypto firm Harmony's Horizon bridge, the...


2207. Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime ministerPublished: January 24, 2023 16:56:54

Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown her, but said she was...


2208. Myanmar activists, victims file criminal complaint in Germany over alleged atrocitiesPublished: January 24, 2023 16:41:18

Myanmar activists and 16 alleged victims of abuse have filed a criminal complaint in Germany, accusing top generals of instigating genocide against Rohingya Muslims and other atrocities since a military...


2209. Covid-19: 13 more cases reported in 24 hoursPublished: January 24, 2023 16:31:15

Bangladesh reported 13 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With the new number, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,469, according to the Directorate General of Health...


2210. Hyundai Creta, assembled in Bangladesh, to be available at Tk 3.45mPublished: January 24, 2023 16:22:32

Fair Technology Ltd has put the price of the sports utility vehicle ‘Hyundai Creta’, produced by South Korean automobile giant Hyundai Motors, at Tk 3.45 million after adding the latest...


2211. California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootingsPublished: January 24, 2023 16:16:25

Just two days after a gunman killed 11 people at a Los Angeles-area dance studio, seven more victims were shot dead in an agricultural area near San Francisco, as California...


2212. Iran condemns sanctions imposed by EU, BritainPublished: January 24, 2023 16:08:18

Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain and said it would retaliate, after the West stepped up pressure on Iran over its crackdown...


2213. Mother to be recognised as legal guardian of student: HCPublished: January 24, 2023 16:05:23

In a historic judgment on Tuesday, the High Court said that from now, mothers too would be recognised as the legal guardians of children in different official documents of students....


2214. bKash becomes ‘Employer of Choice’ for third year in a rowPublished: January 24, 2023 15:41:31

The country's largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has been ranked as the number one ‘Employer of Choice’ across all sectors for three consecutive years, according to the results...


2215. Majority of children with disabilities in Bangladesh not enrolled in formal educationPublished: January 24, 2023 15:30:59

More than half of children with disabilities in Bangladesh are not enrolled in any formal education according to new national-level data. The findings come from the recently-published National Survey on...


2216. Son among seven sentenced to death for housewife's murder in NoakhaliPublished: January 24, 2023 15:14:43

A court has handed down the death penalty to seven people for the murder of a woman in Noakhali in 2020. One of the convicts is the victim's son. District...


2217. আইসিসির বর্ষসেরা ওয়ানডে দলে জায়গা পেলেন মিরাজPublished: January 24, 2023 15:00:42

ওয়ানডে ক্রিকেটে ২০২২ সালটা স্বপ্নের মতো কেটেছে মেহেদী হাসান মিরাজের। ব্যাটে-বলে দারুণ অবদান রেখেছেন বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় দলের হয়ে। এবার পারফরম্যান্সের স্বীকৃতিও পেলেন এই অলরাউন্ডার। প্রথমবারের মতো তার ঠাঁই হলো আইসিসির...


2218. Four injured in Moghbazar grocery store explosionPublished: January 24, 2023 14:51:11

A 'drum' explosion in Dhaka’s Moghbazar has left four people injured. The blast occurred outside a grocery store in the Wireless Railgate area around 10 am on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com....


2219. ডিসি সম্মেলন উদ্বোধন করলেন প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: January 24, 2023 14:16:06

সরকারের বর্তমান মেয়াদের শেষ বছরের শুরুতে মাঠ প্রশাসনের কর্মকর্তাদের দিক নির্দেশনা দিতে তিন দিনব্যাপী ডিসি সম্মেলনের উদ্বোধন করেছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা। মঙ্গলবার প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ের শাপলা হলে এ সম্মেলনের উদ্বোধন করে...


2220. WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parentsPublished: January 24, 2023 14:02:30

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating whether there is any connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups it has linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in...


2221. Sri Lanka hopeful of completing debt restructuring in six monthsPublished: January 24, 2023 13:44:51

Sri Lanka is committed to meeting all its debt repayments and is hoping to complete debt restructuring negotiations in the next six months, the country's central bank chief P. Nandalal...


2222. Ford to cut up to 3,200 European jobs, union says, vowing to fightPublished: January 24, 2023 13:36:19

Ford Motor Co plans to cut up to 3,200 jobs across Europe and move some product development work to the United States, Germany's IG Metall union said on Monday, vowing...


2223. Gold worth Tk 10m seized at BenapolePublished: January 24, 2023 13:32:30

Police seized 10 gold bars weighing 1.16 kg from Shadipur border area of Benapole early Tuesday. Kamal Hossain Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge of Benapole land port police station, said that upon receiving...


2224. IUB teams up with Sweden to strengthen climate action in BangladeshPublished: January 24, 2023 13:02:46

Sweden and IUB have launched a 4-year partnership to strengthen climate action in Bangladesh. The Embassy of Sweden and Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) signed a project agreement in this regard...


2225. Media cooperation must for human rights protectionPublished: January 24, 2023 12:58:18

In a bid to strengthen the country's human rights protection, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) stresses the extended cooperation with mass-media. NHRC also believes that any law creating barriers to...


2226. Pakistan says power grid restored after second major breakdown in monthsPublished: January 24, 2023 12:31:52

Pakistan's energy ministry said on Tuesday it had restored its national power grid nearly 24 hours after a breakdown triggered the worst outage in months, highlighting the frailty of the...


2227. Dhaka's air second most pollutedPublished: January 24, 2023 12:22:31

Dhaka's air quality remains in the ‘very unhealthy' zone this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 234 at 9:05 am today (January 24, 2023), the capital of...


2228. Investment Officer needed at International Finance CorporationPublished: January 24, 2023 12:18:45

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest financial institution in the world that encourages private sector investment in developing countries. It is a sister concern of the World Bank. Vacancy:...


2229. Manchester City sign Argentine midfielder PerronePublished: January 24, 2023 12:17:20

Manchester City have signed Argentine midfielder Maximo Perrone from Velez Sarsfield on a contract until 2028, the Premier League club said on Monday. The 20-year-old scored three times and provided...


2230. Vacancy at Robi for SpecialistPublished: January 24, 2023 12:16:48

Robi Axiata Ltd is currently the second largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.  Vacancy: 01 Role: Specialist, Enterprise Financial Systems Job Responsibilities: Leverage industry and organizational standards, patterns and best practices...


2231. Communications Specialist job open at BRACPublished: January 24, 2023 12:16:04

BRAC is the largest NGO in the world. Vacancy: not specified Role: Communications Specialist Job Responsibilities: Ensure creative programme communication strategy and key messages are used in all communications. Enhance...


2232. BRAC is looking for a Communications SpecialistPublished: January 24, 2023 12:15:07

BRAC is the largest NGO in the world. Vacancy: not specified Role: Communications Specialist Job Responsibilities: Ensure creative programme communication strategy and key messages are used in all communications. Enhance...


2233. Fully-Funded PhD Scholarship to study Criminology or Law at Swansea UniversityPublished: January 24, 2023 12:13:58

Swansea University is the third largest university in Wales as per student enrolment. Its Medicine department is one of the best in the world. They have partnered with many different...


2234. ILO looking for a National ConsultantPublished: January 24, 2023 12:12:03

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the first and the oldest agency under the United Nations. It has 187 member countries. Its purpose is to advance labour rights and implement...


2235. PM Hasina opens annual DC conferencePublished: January 24, 2023 12:11:57

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday opened the three-day annual conference of the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) at Shapla Hall of her office here in the city. This time there will...


2236. NSU holds orientation for spring semesterPublished: January 24, 2023 12:01:26

North South University (NSU) arranged an orientation programme for its newly enrolled students of Spring Semester. Prof Atiqul Islam, vice-chancellor of NSU, presided over the programme, according to a statement....


2237. Seven shot dead in another mass shooting in CaliforniaPublished: January 24, 2023 11:38:04

Seven people were killed in a mass shooting at two locations in the coastal northern California city of Half Moon Bay on Monday, and the suspect was arrested after driving...


2238. CodersTrust founder at SDG Lab in DavosPublished: January 24, 2023 10:42:45

CodersTrust chairman Aziz Ahmad, a Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur, has underscored the need for fortifying an ICT-based sustainable future. He was addressing a high-level programme styled ‘SDG Lab Dialogue’ at the World...


2239. Microsoft to invest more in OpenAI as tech race heats upPublished: January 24, 2023 10:38:12

Microsoft Corp on Monday announced a further multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI, deepening ties with the startup behind the chatbot sensation ChatGPT and setting the stage for more competition with rival...


2240. Global Covid-19 cases now over 673mPublished: January 24, 2023 10:31:21

The overall number of Covid-19 cases around the world has now surpassed 673 million, with a sudden surge of cases in Asia and some other parts of the world. According...


2241. BGMEA writes to global brands asking for multiple fabric sourcesPublished: January 24, 2023 10:22:55

The apex apparel body has requested global brands and retailers to nominate multiple sources of fabrics and accessories imports, as any single preference distorts business environment and competition. The Bangladesh...


2242. গবেষণায় চৌর্যবৃত্তি ঠেকাতে ঢাবির নীতিমালা, সর্বোচ্চ শাস্তি চাকরিচ্যুতিPublished: January 24, 2023 09:01:36

বেশ কয়েকটি ঘটনা প্রকাশের প্রেক্ষাপটে গবেষণায় চৌর্যবৃত্তি প্রতিরোধে নীতিমালা প্রণয়ন করেছে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, তাতে নকল বা সামঞ্জস্যের মাত্রা অনুযায়ী সংশোধনের সুযোগ দেওয়া সাপেক্ষে জরিমানা, ডিগ্রি বাতিল ও পদাবনতি, এমনকি চাকরিচ্যুতিসহ...


2243. Garment buying house assoc urges govt to review enhanced gas pricePublished: January 24, 2023 08:58:28

Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) has urged the government to review the enhanced gas price and bring it down to a rational level, in a bid to help sustain...


2244. As stabilisation fund rolls out, investors reap benefitsPublished: January 24, 2023 08:57:44

Saif Imam Zamir in September last year received Tk 0.142 million in cash dividend after he had claimed returns yet to be paid by a company where his mother invested...


2245. BGMEA seeks backing of WB for RMG industryPublished: January 24, 2023 08:56:24

The apex apparel trade body on Monday sought the World Bank's support for the growth of the country's ready-made garment (RMG) industry. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president...


2246. Peninsula Chittagong's EPS plunges 76pcPublished: January 24, 2023 08:55:20

Peninsula Chittagong incurred a loss of 29.73 million in July-December (H1) of the fiscal 2023 against a profit of Tk 75.79 million in the same period of the previous year....


2247. Brand tiger shrimp to boost output and export, suggest expertsPublished: January 24, 2023 08:51:24

Experts at a consultation put emphasis on branding Bangladeshi black-tiger shrimp (BTS) globally to boost export earnings from the sector that has remained stunted for more than a decade. They...


2248. Padma Bridge: Axle stations to start operation Feb 01Published: January 24, 2023 08:49:26

Two axle-control stations on both sides of the Padma Bridge are set to start operations from February 01 to restrict overloaded goods-carrying vehicles, officials said. The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA)...


2249. Give soft loans to CMSMEs to uplift economy, FBCCI urges govtPublished: January 24, 2023 08:47:50

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) urged the government on Monday to provide soft loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) for betterment of...


2250. 79.35pc companies never submit returns to RJSCPublished: January 24, 2023 08:44:06

Some 162,682 or 79.35 per cent of companies never submitted their returns to the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) after start-up registration. Of the...