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2451. ক্রিস হিপকিন্স হচ্ছেন নিউ জিল্যান্ডের নতুন প্রধানমন্ত্রীPublished: January 21, 2023 10:47:39

নিউজিল্যান্ডের নতুন প্রধানমন্ত্রী হিসেবে জেসিন্ডা অরডার্নের স্থলাভিষিক্ত হতে যাচ্ছেন ক্ষমতাসীন লেবার পার্টির এমপি ক্রিস হিপকিন্স। শনিবার লেবার পার্টির নেতৃত্বের জন্য একমাত্র প্রার্থী হিসেবে মনোনীত হওয়ার পর কোভিড-১৯ মহামারীর সময় গুরুত্বপূর্ণ...

2452. No exemption from toll payment while using BBA bridgesPublished: January 21, 2023 10:22:57

Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) will not allow exemption from toll payment to any person and quarter, except the president, for using the bridges under its jurisdiction, including the Bangabandhu Jamuna...

2453. Dhaka tops global list of cities with worst air qualityPublished: January 21, 2023 10:21:39

Dhaka has topped the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality this morning (January 21, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 249 at...

2454. Ten most-traded firms grab 35pc of turnoverPublished: January 21, 2023 10:04:42

Ten most-traded companies accounted for 35 per cent of transactions on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the outgoing week, with Genex Infosys dominating the turnover list. Buoyed by the...

2455. Weekly Market review: Stocks gain ground as investors returnPublished: January 21, 2023 10:02:22

Stocks extended the winning streak for a second week straight to Thursday as the optimistic investors kept their buying binge on sector-specific issues in anticipation of quick gains. Of the...

2456. Bangladeshi boy found in Malaysia says he fell asleep in container while playing: ReportPublished: January 21, 2023 09:38:40

A Bangladeshi boy who was found inside a container at a wharf at Westports in Port Klang has said he was playing when he fell asleep inside the container, according...

2457. Chris Hipkins speaks outside New Zealand's parliament in WellingtonPublished: January 21, 2023 09:34:41

Chris Hipkins, who played a significant role in New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after emerging on Saturday as the...

2458. Brazil's Dani Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegationPublished: January 21, 2023 09:32:39

A Spanish judge ordered Brazil soccer player Dani Alves be jailed on remand without bail over an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub, the regional court...

2459. French nurse fears Macron's pension reform will leave women worse offPublished: January 21, 2023 09:16:57

French nurse Maryse Lopez says women get a raw deal in President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform because they take longer parental leave and work part time more often than men....

2460. Brazil police carry out raids related to Jan 8 Brasilia riotsPublished: January 21, 2023 09:10:31

Brazil's federal police on Friday carried out raids against people allegedly involved in the Jan. 8 storming of government buildings by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, a statement showed....

2461. South Korea turning into a lucrative destination for B'desh migrantsPublished: January 21, 2023 08:59:52

South Korea has turned into a lucrative destination for Bangladeshi migrants in the post-pandemic period, as it hired a record number of workers from Bangladesh in the last calendar year....

2462. Bangladesh-World Bank devevelopment partnership celebration SundayPublished: January 21, 2023 08:58:14

The government may request more assistance during World Bank Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg's tour as he arrives today to join golden-jubilee celebration of development cooperation with Bangladesh, officials said....

2463. Islanders need banking care, better road linkPublished: January 21, 2023 08:54:50

Belal Hossain has long been struggling to come out of poverty but he is yet to change his fate for being an islander in Jamalpur. The man, who is in...

2464. Interest payments squeeze space for growth supportPublished: January 21, 2023 08:53:41

The largest share of public finance usually goes for interest payments, as a single head, against government borrowings but the volume has been surging of late. Meanwhile, statistics show, government...

2465. Food inflation high in BD, South Asia: WBPublished: January 21, 2023 08:52:06

Food inflation remains high in Bangladesh along with many other countries in South Asia, making healthy food less affordable across the region, according to the World Bank (WB). "The high...

2466. Banks see returns on assets go saggingPublished: January 21, 2023 08:47:35

Banks in Bangladesh see returns on their assets go sagging largely for trade contraction and lending-interest cap among other dampers, putting them in an uncomfortable situation, leading bankers say. They...

2467. The festival of Poush Sankranti is on its way outPublished: January 21, 2023 00:05:40

Poush Sankranti or Makar Sankranti, otherwise known as Poush Parban is celebrated in Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day of the Bangla month Poush. It is primarily a...

2468. A wrong approach to road accidentsPublished: January 20, 2023 22:45:18

The high incidence of road accidents in Bangladesh is a serious problem. Nevertheless, a group of people has been trying to play down the issue. The group is not small...

2469. From an importer of cars to an exporterPublished: January 20, 2023 22:39:13

Saving foreign exchange (forex), implementing austerity measures - these are the buzzwords in Bangladesh these days. There is talk about "self-reliance" and yet the country spends over US$2.0 billion a...

2470. Revamping non-RMG exportsPublished: January 20, 2023 22:01:16

Although non-RMG exports occasionally stoke up sparks/flickers of hope, the fact is that compared with the contribution of the country's foremost export item RMG, the share of all of them...

2471. Bombing derails passenger train in Pakistan, injures 15Published: January 20, 2023 21:40:22

A bomb planted by suspected militants derailed a passenger train in a remote area in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, injuring at least 15 people on board, officials said. A separatist...

2472. Germany says green light for tanks for Ukraine needs agreement from alliesPublished: January 20, 2023 21:29:42

Germany said it would need agreement from allies to give the green light for the delivery of German-made tanks to Ukraine to fend off Moscow's invasion, apparently dashing Kyiv's hopes...

2473. Board effectiveness: UK perspective and applicability in Bangladesh  Published: January 20, 2023 21:18:53

Effectiveness of Board is an integral part of corporate governance especially when the corporate board needs to be more engaged, more knowledgeable and effective. An effective board defines the company's...

2474. মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য নিয়ে উদাসীনতা নয়Published: January 20, 2023 21:10:51

মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য মানেই মানসিক রোগী নয়। শরীরের অন্যান্য অঙ্গ প্রত্যঙ্গের যেমন অসুস্থ হয় ঠিক তেমনি মানসিক স্বাস্থ্যও এর বাহিরে নয়। তাই মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য নিয়ে উদাসীনতা না করে সচেতনতা বাড়াতে হবে।...

2475. পদ্মাসেতুর এক্সপ্রেসওয়েতে বাসে আগুনPublished: January 20, 2023 20:46:50

মাদারীপুরের শিবচরের পদ্মাসেতুর এক্সপ্রেসওয়েতে একটি বাসে ‘যান্ত্রিক ত্রুটি’ থেকে অগ্নিকাণ্ড হয়েছে। যাত্রীদের মালামালসহ বাসের ভেতরের বেশিরভাগ অংশ পুড়ে গেছে; তবে কোনো হতাহতের ঘটনা ঘটেনি। শুক্রবার বিকালে পাঁচ্চর সংলগ্ন মোল্লার বাজারে...

2476. Accelerated Bangladesh-China people to people contact stressedPublished: January 20, 2023 20:46:01

Speakers at a programme on Friday stressed the need for accelerated people to people exchange between Bangladesh and China. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was the Chief Guest and the...

2477. Ispahani BPL 2023: Joy guides Khulna to second victoryPublished: January 20, 2023 20:29:02

Mahmudul Hasan Joy hit a fifty and guided his team Khulna Tigers to their second win in the ongoing Ispahani Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday in Chattogram. They beat...

2478. Netflix's ability to churn out hits gives it an edge over rivals, analysts sayPublished: January 20, 2023 20:09:18

Netflix Inc's steady stream of hit shows is helping it stand out in a crowded market while paving the way for double-digit revenue growth later this year, analysts said, after the...

2479. Joypurhat Sugar Mills stops production citing shortage of sugarcanePublished: January 20, 2023 20:04:48

The Joypurhat Sugar Mill suspended operations on Thursday night due to a shortage of sugarcane, according to officials. The mill started operating on December 30 last year to produce 1,866...

2480. Google parent Alphabet to lay off 12000 workersPublished: January 20, 2023 19:50:26

Alphabet Inc GOOGL.O is eliminating 12,000 jobs, its chief executive said in a staff memo. The cuts mark the latest to shake the technology sector and come days after rival...

2481. রিজার্ভ চুরি: বাংলাদেশের পক্ষে সিদ্ধান্তের বিরুদ্ধে রিজল ব্যাংকের আপিলPublished: January 20, 2023 19:44:04

বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের রিজার্ভ চুরির মামলা বাতিলে ফিলিপিন্সের রিজল ব্যাংকের যে আবেদন নিউ ইয়র্কের সুপ্রিম কোর্টে খারিজ হয়েছে, সেই সিদ্ধান্তের বিরুদ্ধে আপিল করেছে ব্যাংকটি। গত ১৩ জানুয়ারি রিজল কমার্শিয়াল ব্যাংকিং করপোরেশনের...

2482. ১২ হাজার কর্মী ছাঁটাই করছে গুগলPublished: January 20, 2023 19:19:48

গুগলের মাদার কোম্পানি অ্যালফাবেট প্রায় ১২ হাজার কর্মী ছাঁটাই করছে, যা শতকরা হিসাবে কোম্পানির প্রায় ৬ শতাংশ কর্মী। কোম্পানিটি শুক্রবার এই কর্মী ছাঁটাইয়ের ঘোষণা দিয়েছে। প্রযুক্তির খাতে এ এক বড়...

2483. Japan's population drops 0.43pc in 2022Published: January 20, 2023 19:14:39

Japan's total population shrank by 0.43 per cent or about 538,000 in 2022, official estimates showed Friday, amid the government's pledge to address the demographic challenge. According to provisional figures...

2484. The Trojan War: A glorified myth or tinged with reality?Published: January 20, 2023 19:05:17

One of the most important and the earliest recorded event in Greek mythology is the Trojan War. There is, perhaps, no other mythological event that could stir the popular imagination...

2485. Minister urges development partners for more agricultural grantsPublished: January 20, 2023 18:41:43

Agriculture minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque urged the World Bank, IFAD and other development partners for more grants and investments in the country’s agricultural sector for further development. The urgency...

2486. শনিবার বাংলাদেশ সফরে আসছেন বিশ্বব্যাংকের এমডিPublished: January 20, 2023 18:38:46

বিশ্বব্যাংকের ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক (অপারেশনস) অ্যাক্সেল ভ্যান ট্রটসেনবার্গ আগামীকাল শনিবার বাংলাদেশে তার প্রথম সফরে ঢাকায় আসছেন। ভ্যান ট্রটসেনবাগ তার তিন দিনের সফরে আগামী ২২ জানুয়ারী বাংলাদেশ ও বিশ্বব্যাংক গ্রুপের মধ্যে অংশীদারিত্বের...

2487. Commerce minister seeks duty-free cotton from USAPublished: January 20, 2023 18:31:13

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has sought duty-free benefits from the United States of America (USA) for importing cotton. "Bangladesh is the second largest exporter of Ready-made Garments (RMG) in the...

2488. RCBC appeals New York court loss to BangladeshPublished: January 20, 2023 18:26:12

A Philippine bank at the centre of an unsolved $81 million cyber heist has appealed a New York Supreme Court decision to dismiss the bank's motion to throw out the...

2489. Bangladesh reports eight new Covid cases in a day, no deathsPublished: January 20, 2023 18:14:46

Bangladesh has recorded eight new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,037,416. The death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,441, as...

2490. পাঠ্যপুস্তকে ভুল ও অসংগতির দায় কার, কীভাবে সংশোধন করা হবে?Published: January 20, 2023 18:02:46

নতুন বছরের শুরুতে শিক্ষার্থীদের হাতে যখন পাঠ্যবই পৌঁছেছে, ঠিক তখনই পাঠ্যবইতে নানা ভুল নিয়ে নতুন বিতর্ক মাথা চাড়া দিয়ে উঠেছে। এনিয়ে চলছে ব্যাপক সমালোচনা। ভুলের বিষয়টি নিয়ে জাতীয় শিক্ষাক্রম ও...

2491. George Carlin - the 'funniest man' ever livedPublished: January 20, 2023 18:00:36

Stand-up comedy has been one of the most popular performances since the 20th century. In the early days of stand-up shows, comedians could only make slapstick and lighthearted jokes and...

2492. মৌসুমের সর্বনিম্ন তাপমাত্রায় হাড় কাঁপুনি শীত শ্রীমঙ্গলেPublished: January 20, 2023 17:55:09

পৌষের মাঝামাঝিতে শুরু হওয়া শীতের দাপটের তীব্রতা মৌলভীবাজারের শ্রীমঙ্গলে আরও বেড়েছে মাঘের শুরুতে; পারদ নেমেছে ৫ দশমিক ৬ ডিগ্রি সেলসিয়াসে, যা দেশে এ মৌসুমের সর্বনিম্ন তাপমাত্রা। শুক্রবার সকাল ৬টায় শ্রীমঙ্গল...

2493. পদত্যাগের সিদ্ধান্তে ‘খেদ নেই’ জেসিন্ডা অরডার্নেরPublished: January 20, 2023 17:53:19

নিউ জিল্যান্ডের প্রধানমন্ত্রিত্ব ছেড়ে দেওয়ার পরিকল্পনা নিয়ে কোনো ‘খেদ নেই’ বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ২০১৭ সাল থেকে দেশটিকে নেতৃত্ব দেওয়া জেসিন্ডা অরডার্ন। বৃহস্পতিবার তার পদত্যাগের সিদ্ধান্ত সমর্থকদের পাশাপাশি সমালোচকদেরও হতভম্ব করে...

2494. Matarbari power plant to go for trial run in DecemberPublished: January 20, 2023 17:47:00

Matarbari power plant will go for experimental electricity generation in December this year, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid. "Initially one unit having 600 MW...

2495. Prize money of £25,000 for climate activists winning the Ashden AwardsPublished: January 20, 2023 17:44:58

The Ashden Awards aim to bring climate change activists into the spotlight to accelerate the transmission of transformative climate solutions.  Benefits: Winning an Ashden Award brings a prize of up...

2496. ActionAid BD is looking for an Associate Officer in MISPublished: January 20, 2023 17:38:27

ActionAid Bangladesh is one of the most reputed NGOs in the country. Vacancy: not specified Role: Associate Officer - MIS Job Responsibilities: Assist Officer- MIS, and MEAL for designing Management...

2497. Join Labaid Cancer Hospital as Assistant Manager in Internal AuditPublished: January 20, 2023 17:32:54

Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Center is a subsidiary of Labaid Group.  It is the country’s first comprehensive cancer hospital. Vacancy: not specified Role: Assistant Manager, Internal Audit Job...

2498. ইউক্রেইনে ৫৫২ সাঁজোয়া যান, ২০০০ রকেট পাঠাবে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রPublished: January 20, 2023 17:27:26

আড়াই বিলিয়ন ডলারের সামরিক সহায়তা প্যাকেজের অংশ হিসেবে ইউক্রেইনে কয়েকশ সাঁজোয়া যানসহ হাজার হাজার রকেট ও কামানের গোলা পাঠানোর ঘোষণা দিয়েছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র। বৃহস্পতিবার এক বিবৃতিতে দেশটির প্রতিরক্ষা মন্ত্রণালয় জানিয়েছে, যে...

2499. Sreemangal shivers as mercury drops to season’s low of 5.6CPublished: January 20, 2023 17:11:04

Residents of Moulvibazar's Sreemangal are bearing the brunt of a mid-winter cold snap as the mercury plunged to 5.6 degrees Celsius on Friday, the lowest this season. The cold wave,...

2500. US Embassy warns applicants of visa fraudPublished: January 20, 2023 17:00:37

The US Embassy in Dhaka cautioned prospective applicants on Friday that presenting false information and documents may not only result in a visa denial but may also result in ineligibility...

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