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The Financial Express

2551. চার বেসরকারি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে ভর্তি বন্ধের নির্দেশPublished: January 19, 2023 20:35:46

স্থায়ী ক্যাম্পাসে স্থানান্তরের শর্ত পূরণ না করায় দেশের ১৮টি বেসরকারি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় নিয়ে গণবিজ্ঞপ্তি প্রকাশ করেছে বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন (ইউজিসি); যেগুলোর মধ্যে চারটি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে নতুন শিক্ষার্থী ভর্তি বন্ধের নির্দেশনা রয়েছে৷ বৃহস্পতিবার...


2552. Banks to set up 60pc sub-branches outside city corporations, municipal areasPublished: January 19, 2023 20:11:27

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks to set up at least 60 per cent of their sub-branches outside city corporations and municipal areas. “No sub-branch can be established below the...


2553. Freezing temperatures kill 78 people in AfghanistanPublished: January 19, 2023 19:58:07

At least 78 people have died of cold in Afghanistan during the country's worst winter in more than a decade, authorities said on Thursday. Deaths from the cold have been...


2554. GoZayaan revolutionises travellingPublished: January 19, 2023 19:15:24

Travel is for everyone, regardless of preferences. Some prefer exploring a busy city, while others want to discover calming mountains and climb the majestic peaks. Some prefer lounging in luxurious...


2555. France eyes closer cooperation with BangladeshPublished: January 19, 2023 19:06:37

France wants to enhance cooperation with Bangladesh and will have "ever closer" cooperation with countries of the Indo-Pacific, "significantly with Bangladesh" to address major challenges in terms of climate change...


2556. Myanmar military bombs village killing sevenPublished: January 19, 2023 18:40:46

At least seven civilians were killed when Myanmar's armed forces launched air strikes at a village in the country's central Sagaing region, according to a witness and BBC Burmese. The...


2557. US, Germany head for showdown over tanks for UkrainePublished: January 19, 2023 18:32:17

Ukraine pleaded on Thursday for the West to finally send it heavy tanks as the defence chiefs of the United States and Germany headed for a showdown over weapons Kyiv...


2558. জেসিন্ডা অরডার্ন: বিদায় নিচ্ছেন ‘সহানুভূতিশীল’ এক নেতাPublished: January 19, 2023 18:28:04

প্রধানমন্ত্রিত্বকালে জেসিন্ডা অরডার্ন ছোট্ট নিউ জিল্যান্ডকে বিশ্বের দরবারে বামধারার রাজনীতি ও নারী নেতৃত্বের আইকন হিসেবে তুলে ধরেছিলেন। ২০১৯ সালে ক্রাইস্টচার্চের দুটি মসজিদে এক উগ্রবাদী নির্বিচার গুলিবর্ষণ করে ৫১ জনকে হত্যা...


2559. রোহিঙ্গারা এখন বাংলাদেশের জন্য বিষফোঁড়া: স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীPublished: January 19, 2023 18:25:50

মিয়ানমার থেকে পালিয়ে আসা রোহিঙ্গারা হত্যা, ইয়াবা ব্যবসার মত অপরাধের সঙ্গে যুক্ত হচ্ছে জানিয়ে স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী আসাদুজ্জামান খান কামাল বলেছেন, তারা এখন বাংলাদেশের জন্য ‘বিষফোঁড়া’ হিসেবে দেখা দিয়েছে। বৃহস্পতিবার বাংলা একাডেমিতে...


2560. Egg prices jump by Tk 30-35 per dozenPublished: January 19, 2023 18:24:31

Eggs have become costlier by Tk 30-35 to Tk 140 per dozen compared with prices two weeks ago in yet another blow to the consumers, especially the lower income people....


2561. Germany wants to develop Bangladesh’s solar irrigation systemPublished: January 19, 2023 18:19:49

German Parliamentary State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development Dr Barbel Kofler has expressed his country's interest to support Bangladesh in the development of a solar irrigation system. The German...


2562. ‘Bangladesh on right track to become trillion-dollar economy by 2035’Published: January 19, 2023 18:16:34

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Thursday laid emphasis on stronger partnership and collaborations, noting that Bangladesh is moving towards the right direction to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2035....


2563. নামজারি নামঞ্জুরের পূর্বে সুযোগ দিতে ও কারণ জানাতে হবে : ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয়Published: January 19, 2023 18:09:44

ভূমির নামজারি চূড়ান্তভাবে নামঞ্জুরের পূর্বে সুযোগ প্রদানের পাশাপাশি প্রযোজ্য ক্ষেত্রে নামঞ্জুরের কারণ সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে জানানোর জন্য সংশ্লিষ্ট কর্মকর্তাদের পুনরায় নির্দেশ দিয়েছে ভূমি মন্ত্রণালয়। আজ বৃহস্পতিবার মন্ত্রণালয়ের এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়েছে,...


2564. Police unable to trace assets of Tarique, wife ZubaidaPublished: January 19, 2023 17:54:13

Police have been unable to track down the movable and immovable assets belonging to the BNP’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in line with a confiscation...


2565. DMP issues traffic directives for second phase of Biswa IjtemaPublished: January 19, 2023 17:42:32

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police issued a set of directives on traffic, parking and road diversions to ensure smooth travels for pilgrims attending the Biswa Ijtema, the second-largest congregation of Muslims...


2566. First manufacturing plant of Hyundai cars opens in GazipurPublished: January 19, 2023 17:37:46

At the formal opening of the Hyundai car manufacturing plant in Gazipur's Kaliakoir on Thursday, distinguished guests hailed it as a "potential a game changer" not only in the Bangladesh...


2567. দেশে প্রথমবারের মত ‘ব্রেইন ডেড’মানুষের কিডনি পেল দুজনPublished: January 19, 2023 17:33:16

বাংলাদেশে প্রথমবারের মত ‘ব্রেইন ডেড’মানুষের কিডনি দুজন কিডনি আক্রান্তের শরীরে প্রতিস্থাপন করা হয়েছে। যাদের শরীরে কিডনি প্রতিস্থাপন করা হয়েছে, তারা ভালো আছেন বলে বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিব মেডিকেল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (বিএসএমএমইউ) কর্তৃপক্ষ...


2568. Mild to moderate cold wave likely to continuePublished: January 19, 2023 17:28:11

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said that a mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Rangamati, Cumilla, Moulavibazar,...


2569. TCB to import 11m litres of soybean oilPublished: January 19, 2023 17:27:05

Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the state marketing agency, will import 11 million litres of soybean oil from private suppliers to sell hose through open market sale programme (OMS). Cabinet...


2570. UGC asks four private universities to stop enrollment over unmet conditionsPublished: January 19, 2023 17:24:35

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked four private universities not to admit new students for failing to fulfil some of its conditions. Those universities are Prime Asia University, Stamford...


2571. Bangladesh reports nine Covid cases in a day with no deathsPublished: January 19, 2023 17:20:20

Bangladesh has recorded nine new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,037,408. The death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,441 over...


2572. HC rules over legality of RPO clause on retired govt officialsPublished: January 19, 2023 17:15:23

The High Court (HC) on Thursday questioned the legality of the clause of the Representation of the People Order (RPO), 1972, that barred a retired government service holder in participating...


2573. ইজতেমার জন্য রোববার সারাদিন চলবে মেট্রোরেলPublished: January 19, 2023 17:15:03

টঙ্গীতে বিশ্ব ইজতেমার দ্বিতীয় পর্বে অংশ নেওয়ার সুবিধা দিতে রোববার সারা দিন চলবে মেট্রোরেল। আগামী ২২ জানুয়ারি পর্যন্ত সকাল ৮টা থেকে বিকাল ৫টা পর্যন্ত বিরতিহীনভাবে ট্রেন চলবে বলে বৃহস্পতিবার সড়ক...


2574. Court orders to publish gazette asking Tarique, Zubaida to appear on Feb 6Published: January 19, 2023 17:10:05

A Dhaka Court has directed authorities concerned of the government to publish a gazette notification asking BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman to appear before it...


2575. Metro rail hours extended for second phase of Biswa IjtemaPublished: January 19, 2023 17:03:56

The Dhaka metro rail's operating hours will be extended for the convenience of devotees attending the second phase of the Biswa Ijtema. The urban rail line will operate from 8...


2576. Half of industrial paints contain high range of leadPublished: January 19, 2023 16:01:39

The country's half of the paints for industrial purposes contain high range of lead, a toxic metal that causes adverse effects on both human health and the environment. Meanwhile, many...


2577. Japan marks record trade deficit on soaring energy importsPublished: January 19, 2023 15:31:10

Japan recorded a record high trade deficit for 2022 of 19.97 trillion yen ($156 billion) as energy imports surged, the Finance Ministry said Thursday. The deficit was the biggest since...


2578. Nadal sidelined for 6-8 weeks with hip flexor injuryPublished: January 19, 2023 15:19:14

World number two Rafa Nadal will be sidelined for six to eight weeks by the hip flexor injury he suffered during his second-round loss at the Australian Open, the Spaniard's...


2579. AIIB urged to relax lending terms, ratePublished: January 19, 2023 15:10:05

Bangladesh has requested the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to relax its lending terms and conditions amid the global economic situation, officials said on Wednesday. Visiting AIIB Vice President for...


2580. BSEC bans auditor of scam-hit MFsPublished: January 19, 2023 15:01:56

The securities regulator has banned Ahmed Zaker & Co. Chartered Accountants, an audit firm, for not attending the hearing scheduled as part of an enquiry into four scam-hit mutual funds....


2581. Cumilla Medical College intern commits suicidePublished: January 19, 2023 14:14:54

An intern of Cumilla Medical College and Hospital allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the dormitory of the medical college on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Minhazul...


2582. CCECC-led JV bags Bangladesh’s first-ever Micro Tunneling Sewerage ProjectPublished: January 19, 2023 14:03:24

A Chinese tripartite joint venture inked a design and build contract with Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) for a reconstruction of eastern trunk main sub-project on Tuesday afternoon....


2583. Road crash in Cumilla leaves two deadPublished: January 19, 2023 13:59:05

Two people were killed in a road crash on Cumilla-Chandpur road at Boro Dharmapur in Lalmai upazila of Cumilla district on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Jahangir Mia, 47,...


2584. Iran warns EU not to list Revolutionary Guards as terrorist entityPublished: January 19, 2023 13:48:32

Iran warned on Thursday that the European Union would "shoot itself in the foot" by listing the Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told the...


2585. Brazil's Lula says intelligence services failed ahead of Brasilia riotsPublished: January 19, 2023 13:32:02

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday his intelligence services had failed on Jan 8, when Brasilia buildings were stormed by supporters of far-right former President Jair...


2586. How to file complaints on the new consumer rights websitePublished: January 19, 2023 13:23:06

The Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection has launched a new website with the promise of bringing a one-stop solution to the 'people's doorsteps'. Consumers can now conveniently lodge complaints...


2587. Record gas price hike ‘unjustified, untimely’, say businessesPublished: January 19, 2023 12:24:53

The government has increased gas prices for industries by nearly three times, an unprecedented hike condemned by consumer rights activists and businesses as “unjustified”. Some industries that heavily depend on...


2588. Two held with 20 gold bars in Chattogram’s SitakundaPublished: January 19, 2023 12:08:56

Police arrested two people and seized 20 gold bars from Sitakunda in Chattogram district on Wednesday. The arrestees were identified as Basu Pal, 35, son of Sunil Pal of Anwara...


2589. Walton introduces energy-efficient AC at DITFPublished: January 19, 2023 11:43:19

Walton is exhibiting various eco-friendly, advanced and sustainable IoT (Internet of Things) smart products at Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) in the capital’s Purbachal. Walton’s smart refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions,...


2590. Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime ministerPublished: January 19, 2023 11:38:59

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday made a shock announcement she had "no more in the tank" to continue leading the country and would step down no later...


2591. Argentine corn field planted with face of World Cup winner MessiPublished: January 19, 2023 11:03:56

Lionel Messi has been immortalised in Argentina in tributes ranging from tattoos to murals after leading the national team to win the football World Cup. Now his face can be...


2592. Dhaka air fifth most polluted in the world this morningPublished: January 19, 2023 10:52:36

The air quality in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka is deemed 'unhealthy' this morning (January 19, 2023). With an air quality index (AQI) score of 194 at 9:10 am on Thursday, Dhaka...


2593. Prime Islami Life shows mismatch in financial statementsPublished: January 19, 2023 10:41:49

Stock price of Prime Islami Life Insurance rose 2.36 per cent to close at Tk 60.60 on Tuesday, even though its auditor reported a mismatch in its financial statements for...


2594. Here is why some stocks swing while others don'tPublished: January 19, 2023 10:25:28

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) enquired in 2021 and 2022 about the reasons behind the abnormal price hikes of Gemini Sea Food on the prime index. Not only did the...


2595. Gas price hike may cut export, forex earnings: FBCCI Sr VPPublished: January 19, 2023 10:12:16

"We the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association...


2596. Gas price spike to hike production costs: BTMA chiefPublished: January 19, 2023 10:10:51

"We did not want the hike to this extent," BTMA President of Mohammad Ali Khokon, who spearheaded the businessmen's call to raise gas tariffs for increased gas supply, told the...


2597. Fresh gas price hike may fuel inflationary pressure: Masrur ReazPublished: January 19, 2023 10:09:30

Eminent economist and Chairman and Founder of Policy Exchange Bangladesh Dr M Masrur Reaz predicts the fresh gas-price hike will create two challenges for an already- struggling economy. On external-sector...


2598. New gas tariffs will create energy poverty: M TamimPublished: January 19, 2023 10:06:59

New natural gas tariffs will create 'energy poverty' in the country as a section of people will not be able consume energy at the newly hiked rate, energy expert professor...


2599. Cashless BD campaign starts in DhakaPublished: January 19, 2023 09:18:37

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) launched 'Cashless Bangladesh, Smart Bangladesh' campaign from the capital's Motijheel area on Wednesday to bring small/micro merchants, like street vendors, under a low-cost payment system. The...


2600. BD-India ties at crucial juncturePublished: January 19, 2023 09:01:11

The Indo-Bangla bilateral relationship has reached a critical juncture amid changes in geopolitics and global trade and investment situation along with domestic politics, speakers told a programme. They believe the...