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The Financial Express

2251. Bangladesh loses billions to transfer pricing tricksPublished: January 24, 2023 08:42:36

Bangladesh could tap huge legitimate revenues lost to transfer mispricing by building capacity of taxmen to prevent such intra-company trade tricks also deemed linked to capital flight, according to findings....


2252. The 6th convocation of JU on February 25Published: January 24, 2023 01:47:21

University goers wish to say goodbye to the campus by tossing convocation hats into the sky and wearing their black gowns. Awaiting for eight long years, the students of Jahangirnagar...


2253. Export Development Fund reduced by $1.0bPublished: January 23, 2023 22:34:56

The Export Development Fund, formed to help exporters with foreign currency on relaxed conditions, has dropped by $1.0 billion to $6.0 billion, a development that may ease pressure on forex...


2254. Undiscovered gas found in Bhola North -2 fieldPublished: January 23, 2023 22:19:48

More reserves of gas have been found in the Bhola North-2 gas field of the country. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources in a press release said that...


2255. Ekushey book fair set to kick off on its traditional date after three yearsPublished: January 23, 2023 21:56:17

The month-long ‘Amar Ekushey Grantha Mela 2023’, the country’s largest book fair, is going to begin on its traditional date of the first day of February this year after three...


2256. Jacinda Arden's legacyPublished: January 23, 2023 21:54:48

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's immediate past prime minister, has left a legacy that is rare among modern politicians.  At 42, she is too young as a politician to retire. Since...


2257. For a dengue- and corona-free DhakaPublished: January 23, 2023 21:52:30

The publication of reports on the prevalence of often-fatal dengue and Covid-19 has lately become ritualistic these days. Many people remain unaware of the vector-borne dengue's presence until they turn...


2258. Miami lesson for mosquito eradication  Published: January 23, 2023 21:49:10

The fight for mosquito eradication so far has been a losing battle. It may not remain so if Mayor Atiqul Islam of the Dhaka North City Corporation has got the...


2259. 59pc Upazila health complexes do not have functional x-ray facilityPublished: January 23, 2023 21:45:20

As much as 59 per cent of the Upazila health complexes do not have functional x-ray facility, said a new study on Monday picturing the country’s poor healthcare condition. Although...


2260. National Bank asked not to disburse loans over Tk 100m without permissionPublished: January 23, 2023 21:40:17

Bangladesh Bank has asked the National Bank not to disburse loans of Tk 100 million or over without permission from the central bank. Previously the central bank had ordered the...


2261. Awami League to accept EC’s decision over EVM use in next polls: Obaidul QuaderPublished: January 23, 2023 21:19:32

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said the ruling party would accept the decision of the Election Commission (EC) over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the...


2262. Govt turns parliament into ‘one-party club’, alleges Mirza FakhrulPublished: January 23, 2023 21:14:07

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the government has turned the Jatiya Sangsad into a 'one-party club' by destroying the country’s electoral system. “They (govt)...


2263. Seven-year-old boy dies of Nipah virusPublished: January 23, 2023 21:05:20

A toddler died of the Nipah virus at Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital on Monday morning. The seven-year-old boy, Md. Swad, was the son of Sanowar Ali of Ishwardi upazila...


2264. Momen hopes China to invest more in Bangladesh in coming yearsPublished: January 23, 2023 20:57:35

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed his hope that China would invest more in Bangladesh in the coming years. He also thanked China for being the largest bilateral trade...


2265. Strengthening digital platform for labour migration managementPublished: January 23, 2023 20:28:02

In the wake of rising inflation and the recent decline in foreign currency reserve, Bangladesh immensely seeks solutions to control inflation and balance of payment through fostering the flow of...


2266. Challenges for Bangladesh education sectorPublished: January 23, 2023 20:26:35

The United Nations General Assembly in 2019 declared January 24 as International Day of Education. The fifth International Day of Education will be celebrated on January 24, 2023.  The theme...


2267. AB Bank disburses farm loans through smart cards in TungiparaPublished: January 23, 2023 20:11:58

AB Bank Limited disbursed agricultural loans among marginal farmers at Tungipara, the birthplace of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Gopalganj district. The bank disbursed loans...


2268. Air hostess jailed for 10 years in gold smuggling casePublished: January 23, 2023 19:53:18

A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced an air hostess to 10 years in prison over the seizure of 9.5 kilograms of smuggled gold found on her during a search at Shahjalal...


2269. Cabinet okays draft of Income Tax ActPublished: January 23, 2023 19:45:11

The cabinet approved the draft of the Income Tax Act-2023 in principle, which among other things, curbs the discretionary powers of the income tax officer. The approval came from the...


2270. PM stresses larger global support to overcome developing countries’ crisisPublished: January 23, 2023 19:42:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged World Bank (WB) and other international organisations to strengthen support to help developing countries like Bangladesh overcome the crisis stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic...


2271. Holy Shab-e-Meraj on night of February 18Published: January 23, 2023 19:27:24

The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed in the country on the night of February 18. The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision at a meeting held at the Islamic...


2272. DPE recommends disbursement of primary stipends through NagadPublished: January 23, 2023 19:10:13

The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has recommended the disbursement of stipends among primary school students through Nagad, a mobile financial service provider of the Bangladesh Postal Department, in the...


2273. Traffic halted on Airport Road by protest following death of university studentPublished: January 23, 2023 18:58:26

Vehicular movement on Airport Road remained suspended for one hour on Monday as protestors blocked the road following the death of a university student in a road crash. Azizul Haque,...


2274. Court order on custody of Japanese mother’s children on January 29Published: January 23, 2023 18:53:41

A family court of Dhaka has set Jan 29 for the delivery of the verdict in a case over the custody of two children of Bangladeshi Imran Sharif and Japanese...


2275. PM unveils new book on Bangabandhu and his governmentPublished: January 23, 2023 18:44:23

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday unveiled a book written focusing on the government of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and its basic outlines of building a...


2276. HC rebukes 21 B-baria lawyers for indecent conduct Published: January 23, 2023 18:36:46

The High Court (HC) on Monday rebuked 21 lawyers from Brahmanbaria Bar Association for chanting indecent slogans against the judge of the district Woman and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal and...


2277. CEC to meet Speaker on Tuesday to discuss presidential electionPublished: January 23, 2023 18:31:11

A meeting about holding the 22nd presidential election between Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal will be held on Tuesday. Election Commission Secretary Jahangir...


2278. ২ লাখ ইভিএম কেনার নতুন প্রকল্প আপাতত স্থগিতPublished: January 23, 2023 18:18:53

বৈশ্বিক পরিস্থিতি আর আর্থিক সংকটের বিবেচনায় ২ লাখ ইলেকট্রনিক ভোটিং মেশিন (ইভিএম) কেনার নতুন প্রকল্প আপাতত স্থগিত রাখার সিদ্ধান্ত দিয়েছে সরকার। নির্বাচন কমিশন সচিব জাহাঙ্গীর আলম সোমবার সরকারের এই সিদ্ধান্তের...


2279. An 'invisible exhibition' by Dilara Begum JollyPublished: January 23, 2023 18:14:09

The famed artist Dilara Begum Jolly is back with her exhibition 'A/drissho' or 'In/visible' at Kala Kendra. The exhibition is said to be a part of her continued series of...


2280. Ispahani BPL 2023: Rangpur Riders back to winning waysPublished: January 23, 2023 18:10:56

The Rangpur Riders secured their third win of the Ispahani Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023, with a 55-run victory over the Chattogram Challengers on Monday in Dhaka. BPL has made...


2281. Join Ericsson as Integration EngineerPublished: January 23, 2023 18:01:09

Swedish MNC telecommunications company Ericsson is one of the leaders in the global telecommunications industry, especially when it comes to innovations. They are also credited with the creation of Bluetooth...


2282. ফিনিক্সের ডায়েরি: অর্থহীন ফিরে আসে বারবারPublished: January 23, 2023 18:00:28

মিশরীয় পুরাণ মতে, দেবতা ওসাইরিসের হৃদয় থেকে জন্ম নেয় ফিনিক্স পাখি। হাজার বছর বেঁচে থেকে একদিন আগুনে পুড়ে ছাই হয়ে মরে যায় ফিনিক্স। তারপর সেই ছাই থেকেই আবার পুনর্জন্ম হয়...


2283. 'Him Utsab' returns at JU after 3 yearsPublished: January 23, 2023 17:58:56

To reminisce about the decayed folk culture of our local arena and forget the woes of winter, 'Him Utsab-1429' is back after three long years with various colourful events, including...


2284. Russia and Estonia expel envoys, downgrade relationsPublished: January 23, 2023 17:57:08

Russia said on Monday it was downgrading diplomatic relations with NATO member Estonia, accusing it of "total Russophobia", and Tallinn responded by telling Moscow's envoy to the Baltic nation to...


2285. মোহাম্মদ আমিন ও তার ‘শুদ্ধ বানান চর্চা’Published: January 23, 2023 17:52:43

বাংলা ভাষা কতটা আত্মত্যাগের ফসল স্বাধীনতার বহু বছর পেরিয়ে গেলেও ক'জন তা ভাবেন, চিন্তার নয়, লজ্জার ব্যাপার। লজ্জার প্রায়শ্চিত্ত সারতে মোহাম্মদ আমীন শুদ্ধ বানান প্রচারের লক্ষ্যে মাঠে নামেন। ২০১৪ সালে...


2286. China supports open, inclusive initiative, says Chinese AmbassadorPublished: January 23, 2023 17:39:55

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen Monday said China supports any global initiative if it remains conducive to common development worldwide and avoids division or confrontation. He said any initiative...


2287. Visits to Zambia by Yellen, IMF reflect concern over stalled debt talksPublished: January 23, 2023 17:36:56

Two of the world's most powerful finance officials are visiting Zambia this week, a reflection of the growing concern shared by Western officials about how China and other creditors are...


2288. 12 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hoursPublished: January 23, 2023 17:27:52

Bangladesh reported 12 more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till Monday morning. With the new number, the country's total caseload rose to 2,037,456, according to the Directorate General of Health...


2289. Two ‘leaders’ of new militant group arrested during raid near Rohingya campPublished: January 23, 2023 17:26:22

The Rapid Action Battalion revealed the name of a new militant group, Jamatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya, in October last year. The law enforcers also reported a rare nexus between...


2290. Mesbaul Asif Siddiqui new DMD and Chief Risk Officer of City BankPublished: January 23, 2023 16:40:04

City Bank has promoted Mesbaul Asif Siddiqui as its new Deputy Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer. Asif was SEVP & head of credit risk management of the same bank...


2291. Why independent commission shouldn’t be formed to probe Bangabandhu killing: HCPublished: January 23, 2023 16:23:25

The High Court has questioned why an independent inquiry commission should not be constituted to investigate the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. On Monday, the...


2292. Six sentenced to death for committing war crimes in 1971Published: January 23, 2023 16:10:17

A tribunal has sentenced six fugitives to death for committing crimes against humanity in Mymensingh's Trishal during the Liberation War in 1971. According to bdnews24.com, a three-member panel of the...


2293. EVM procurement project suspended due to fund crunchPublished: January 23, 2023 16:04:48

An initiative to expand the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) to 150 parliamentary constituencies in the next general election has been put on hold due to a fund shortage...


2294. EU says it cannot brand Iran's Guards as terror group before court rulingPublished: January 23, 2023 15:29:58

The European Union cannot list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist entity until an EU court has determined that they are, the European Union's foreign policy chief said on Monday,...


2295. Multiple perks for Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at OptimizelyPublished: January 23, 2023 15:18:25

Optimizely is an American SaaS company that specializes in providing digital experience platforms for marketing purposes. It was founded in 2010 by two former Google employees. Till date, they have...


2296. Pakistan suffers major power outage after grid failurePublished: January 23, 2023 13:24:15

Pakistan suffered nationwide power outages on Monday morning due to a "major breakdown" of the national grid, the power ministry said, with factories, hospitals and schools impacted in all its...


2297. Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for UkrainePublished: January 23, 2023 12:46:49

Germany would not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany's foreign minister said, signalling a possible breakthrough for Ukraine as it...


2298. Pope calls for end to violence in Peru, respect for human rightsPublished: January 23, 2023 12:33:48

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Peru, where nearly 50 people have been killed during anti-government demonstrations in the past few weeks, Reuters reports. "No...


2299. ‘অর্থ আত্মসাৎ’: লক্ষ্মীপুরে ইউপি চেয়ারম্যান বহিষ্কারPublished: January 23, 2023 11:23:46

দুর্নীতি ও অনিয়মের অভিযোগে লক্ষ্মীপুর সদর উপজেলার পার্বতীনগর ইউনিয়ন পরিষদের চেয়ারম্যানকে বহিষ্কার হরা হয়েছে। খবর বিডিনিউজ টোয়েন্টিফোর ডটকমের। স্থানীয় সরকার, পল্লী উন্নয়ন ও সমবায় মন্ত্রণালয়ের নির্দেশনায় লক্ষ্মীপুর সদর উপজেলা নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা...


2300. Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currencyPublished: January 23, 2023 11:23:21

Brazil and Argentina aim for greater economic integration, including the development of a common currency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez said in a...