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3351. The 'YouTube Village': How a cooking channel transformed a villagePublished: January 09, 2023 19:20:23

YouTube has been one of the most popular sources of information for over a decade. What if it's used to promote a remote Bangladeshi village, alleviate the hunger of the...


3352. IGP Abdullah Al-Mamun’s tenure extended by 18 monthsPublished: January 09, 2023 19:15:00

The government has extended the tenure of Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun as the inspector general of police. Mamun was scheduled to retire on Jan 11, but the home ministry’s Public Security...


3353. Cabinet clears policy to fix minimum and maximum prices of agricultural goodsPublished: January 09, 2023 19:11:28

The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the National Agricultural Marketing Policy, 2023 in order to modernise the marketing system and ensure the highest benefits for the farmers through...


3354. BPL 2023: Sylhet Strikers beat Comilla Victorians by five wicketsPublished: January 09, 2023 18:55:32

The Sylhet Strikers continued their impressive winning streak in the current season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), beating the most successful team in the tournament, the Comilla Victorians, by...


3355. পুলিশ প্রধান চৌধুরী আল-মামুনের মেয়াদ বাড়ল দেড় বছরPublished: January 09, 2023 18:53:18

পুলিশের মহাপরিদর্শক চৌধুরী আবদুল্লাহ আল-মামুনের মেয়াদ দেড় বছর বাড়িয়েছে সরকার। সোমবার স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের জননিরাপত্তা বিভাগের এক প্রজ্ঞাপনে তার মেয়াদ বাড়ানোর আদেশ দেওয়া হয়। এর ফলে আগামী সংসদ নির্বাচনের সময় তিনি...


3356. Status quo continues on removing commercial establishments from HatirjheelPublished: January 09, 2023 18:48:21

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has allowed the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) to move an appeal before this court against a High Court verdict that asked the authorities...


3357. Fakhrul, Abbas freed from jailPublished: January 09, 2023 18:39:54

After a month of their arrest, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas were freed from jail on bail on Monday evening. They walked...


3358. US embassy says it supports calls for probe into BD youth’s death in USPublished: January 09, 2023 18:29:46

The US Embassy in Dhaka has supported calls for a proper investigation into the death of Sayed Arif Faisal, a Bangladeshi-origin youth who was gunned down by the police in...


3359. এক মাস পর কারাগার থেকে জামিনে মুক্ত হলেন ফখরুল, আব্বাসPublished: January 09, 2023 18:19:50

এক মাস কারাবন্দি থাকার পর উচ্চ আদালতের জামিনে মুক্ত হয়েছেন বিএনপির মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর ও স্থায়ী কমিটির সদস্য মির্জা আব্বাস। সোমবার বিকাল ৫টা ৫৫মিনিটে কেরানীগঞ্জে ঢাকার কেন্দ্রীয় কারাগার...


3360. ফিলিস্তিনের পতাকা সরানোর নির্দেশ ইসরায়েলেরPublished: January 09, 2023 18:12:08

জনসমাগম স্থান থেকে ফিলিস্তিনের পতাকা সরানোর নির্দেশ দিয়েছেন ইসরায়েলের নতুন কট্টর-ডানপন্থি জাতীয় নিরাপত্তা মন্ত্রী ইতামার বেন গ্যভির। জনসমাগম স্থলে ফিলিস্তিনের পতাকা থাকা ইরসায়েলের আইনানুযায়ী অবৈধ নয়। তবে জনশৃঙ্খলা রক্ষায় হুমকি...


3361. Bangladesh reports 17 new Covid cases, zero deathsPublished: January 09, 2023 18:06:53

Bangladesh has recorded 17 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,037,284. The death toll from the disease stayed unchanged at 29,440 over...


3362. TCB to start sales of essentials on TuesdayPublished: January 09, 2023 18:01:00

The government is set to start a sales drive of essential items for the year 2023 on Tuesday. The state-owned Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) in a statement on Monday...


3363. Engineering graduates, but not engineers: Why and when to switch careerPublished: January 09, 2023 17:52:26

The long-cherished dream of almost every Bangladeshi parent is to see their children succeed in the medical or engineering fields. This aspiration is so ingrained in Bangladeshi culture that many...


3364. Israel orders removal of Palestinian flags from public spacesPublished: January 09, 2023 17:49:00

Israel's new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Sunday that he instructed police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces. Israeli law does not outlaw Palestinian flags but...


3365. Govt plans to adjust power, energy prices every monthPublished: January 09, 2023 17:48:37

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said on Monday that the government is working on a plan to introduce a system for adjusting power and energy...


3366. Five arrested for spreading 'rumours' about banking sectorPublished: January 09, 2023 17:29:23

Police have arrested five people allegedly for spreading rumours about Bangladesh's banking sector. The arrestees have been identified as Mohammad Nur Un Nabi, Md Afsar Uddin Roman, Md Abu Sayid...


3367. Meta’s Oversight Board tells company to allow ‘death to Khamenei’ sloganPublished: January 09, 2023 17:20:01

Meta's Oversight Board on Monday overturned the company's decision to remove a Facebook post that used the slogan "death to Khamenei" to criticise the Iranian leader, saying it did not...


3368. Dhaka protesters demand justice for Bangladeshi youth shot dead in USPublished: January 09, 2023 17:13:01

A human-chain protest demanded justice over the shooting death of Bangladeshi expatriate student Sayed Arif Faisal in the US during an American official's visit to Dhaka. The demonstration started at...


3369. মৃদু শৈত্যপ্রবাহ অব্যাহত থাকতে পারেPublished: January 09, 2023 17:09:40

দেশের বিভিন্ন জেলার  উপর দিয়ে বয়ে যাওয়া মৃদু শৈত্যপ্রবাহ অব্যাহত থাকতে পারে বলে আবহাওয়া অফিস জানিয়েছে। আবহাওয়া অফিস জানায়, টাঙ্গাইল, ফরিদপুর, মানিকগঞ্জ, যশোর, চুয়াডাঙ্গা, সাতক্ষীরা ও কুষ্টিয়া জেলাসহ রাজশাহী ও...


3370. BJAF condemns order of confiscating of Tarique and Zubaida’s propertiesPublished: January 09, 2023 17:03:44

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum (BJAF), a forum of pro-BNP lawyers, has strongly condemned a court order that asked the government to confiscate moveable (bank accounts) and immovable (land-related) properties of...


3371. Cristiano Ronaldo to make Al Nassr debut on January 22Published: January 09, 2023 17:02:03

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his Al Nassr debut on January 22 against Ettifaq, confirmed manager Rudi Garcia. The Portugal forward was unveiled by the Saudi club last week but is...


3372. UN chief calls for ‘massive investments’ for Pakistan recoveryPublished: January 09, 2023 17:01:55

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for massive support to help Pakistan with a $16 billion rebuilding effort following devastating floods, saying the country had been the victim of...


3373. ব্যাংক খাত নিয়ে ‘গুজব রটনার’ অভিযোগে গ্রেপ্তার ৫Published: January 09, 2023 16:56:01

ব্যাংক ও আর্থিক খাত নিয়ে সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে গুজব ছড়ানোর অভিযোগে পাঁচজনকে গ্রেপ্তার করেছে ঢাকা মহানগর গোয়েন্দা পুলিশ। রোববার রাতে রাজধানীর বিভিন্ন এলাকা থেকে তাদের গ্রেপ্তার করা হয় বলে সোমবার দুপুরে...


3374. NOVOAIR celebrates its 10th AnniversaryPublished: January 09, 2023 16:54:42

Country’s leading private airline NOVOAIR has successfully completed its 10 years of operation on Monday, according to a press release.  NOVOAIR is celebrating 10th anniversary through various programmes. NOVOAIR started...


3375. ACC can scrutinise allegations of purchasing 14 houses in US by Wasa MD: HCPublished: January 09, 2023 16:51:39

The High Court has said that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) can scrutinise the allegations against purchasing of 14 houses by Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) Managing Director Taqsem...


3376. ২৫ জানুয়ারি থেকে পল্লবী স্টেশনেও থামবে মেট্রো ট্রেনPublished: January 09, 2023 16:44:41

আগামী ২৫ জানুয়ারি থেকে রাজধানীর পল্লবী স্টেশনেও থামবে মেট্রোরেল। এমআরটি লাইন-৬ এর পল্লবী স্টেশনটি সবার জন্য খুলে দেওয়া হবে সেদিন। ঢাকা ম্যাস ট্রানজিট কোম্পানি লিমিটেডের ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক এম এ এন...


3377. Why Southern Bangladesh will witness more tourist influx in 2023?Published: January 09, 2023 16:43:58

The Southern part of Bangladesh has a lot of places that tourists like to travel to, such as Cox’s Bazar, Kuakata, the districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, etc. However,...


3378. Metro trains to make stoppage at Pallabi station from Jan 25Published: January 09, 2023 16:23:34

The Dhaka metro rail will make stoppage at Pallabi station from January 25, which is currently operating in the Uttara-Agargaon route after being launched on December 29 last year. Managing...


3379. Doctoral Stipend available for students at the University of KentPublished: January 09, 2023 16:08:46

Well-regarded for its research, the University of Kent is one of the Top 50 UK universities. Host Country: Kent, United Kingdom Host University: University of Kent Name of the scholarship:...


3380. 2 Law Lecturers’ vacancy at World University BangladeshPublished: January 09, 2023 16:05:29

World University Bangladesh (WUB) is a private university. Vacancy: 02 Role: Lecturer of Law Job Responsibilities: To participate actively in teaching using innovative pedagogical styles linked with the use of...


3381. Join Square Toiletries as Management TraineePublished: January 09, 2023 16:03:17

Square Toiletries Limited is a leading national FMCG company. Vacancy: not specified Role: Officer/ Management Trainee - Trade Marketing, Sales department Job Responsibilities: Prepare unit-wise different reports to track IMS...


3382. Traffic in Suez Canal normal after ship breakdown dealt withPublished: January 09, 2023 15:28:05

Shipping traffic in the Suez Canal was proceeding normally on Monday after tugs towed a cargo vessel that broke down during its passage through the waterway, the Canal Authority said....


3383. Chinese rush to renew passports as Covid border curbs liftedPublished: January 09, 2023 15:24:33

People joined long queues outside immigration offices in Beijing on Monday, eager to renew their passports after China dropped Covid border controls that had largely prevented its 1.4 billion residents...


3384. PM urges Metro Rail commuters to follow guidelinesPublished: January 09, 2023 15:21:35

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Jan 09, 2023) urged Metro Rail commuters to follow guidelines to keep the service smooth and ensure its cleanliness, BSS reports. "My request to all...


3385. Taiwan condemns China for latest combat drills near islandPublished: January 09, 2023 14:33:44

Taiwan condemned China on Monday for holding its second military combat drills around the island in less than a month, with the defence ministry saying it had detected 57 Chinese...


3386. তেঁতুলিয়ায় মৌসুমের সর্বনিম্ন তাপমাত্রাPublished: January 09, 2023 14:27:26

রোদের দেখা মেলায় ঢাকায় শীত কিছটা কমলেও পঞ্চগড়ের তেঁতুলিয়ায় সোমবার থার্মোমিটারের পারদ নেমেছে ৭ ডিগ্রি সেলসিয়াসে, যা এ মৌসুমের সর্বনিম্ন তাপমাত্রা। আরে দিন রোববার যশোর ও চুয়াডাঙ্গায় ৭ দশমিক ৮...


3387. 15 more bus companies to issue e-tickets in DhakaPublished: January 09, 2023 14:09:03

Fifteen more bus companies in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur, Azimpur and Gabtoli will operate under the e-ticketing system from Tuesday in efforts to prevent extra fares from passengers. With this, the number...


3388. Former Jute Minister Habibullah Khan diesPublished: January 09, 2023 14:06:35

Former Information, Broadcasting and Jute Minister Habibullah Khan has passed away ((Inna lilla-he-wa-innaelyhe Raziun). He breathed his last at a Dhaka hospital at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023,...


3389. Narcotics case: SC upholds HC’s stay order or trial proceedings against Pori MoniPublished: January 09, 2023 13:40:43

The Appellate Division on Monday upheld the High Court order that stayed the trial proceedings against Dhallywood actress Pori Moni in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act. A...


3390. Petrobras reinforces security at refineries after threatsPublished: January 09, 2023 13:21:41

Petroleo Brasileiro SA stepped up security at its refineries in a precautionary measure after threats against assets, including Brazil's biggest fuel plant, two company officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity....


3391. Ikebana Association meets new Japan envoyPublished: January 09, 2023 13:19:13

A delegation of the Bangladesh Ikebana Association (BIA) headed by Prof. AKM Dr. AKM Moazzem Hussain, founder of the organisation, paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Japanese ambassador Iwama...


3392. Players could play at Australian Open with CovidPublished: January 09, 2023 13:10:51

Players at this month's Australian Open will not be required to take Covid-19 tests and could play even if they had the virus, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Monday....


3393. Delhi fog delays flights, cold wave closes schoolsPublished: January 09, 2023 12:55:00

Heavy fog in Delhi on Monday delayed flights, and a cold wave forced authorities to defer school reopenings a week, as visibility fell and cars drove with their hazard lights...


3394. Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capitalPublished: January 09, 2023 11:57:26

Brazil's Supreme Court late on Sunday removed the governor of Brasilia from office for 90 days due to flaws in security in the capital, after thousands of backers of far-right former...


3395. With ‘Nasek Nasek’, 10th Dhaka Lit Fest comes to a closePublished: January 09, 2023 11:39:09

The 10th edition of Dhaka Lit Fest, which took place over four days featuring a wide range of the world's top authors, filmmakers, singers, and artists, has been concluded at...


3396. Bangabandhu's Homecoming Day tomorrowPublished: January 09, 2023 11:06:52

The historic Homecoming Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bangalee of all time, will be observed tomorrow across the country in a befitting manner,...


3397. Goldman Sachs to start cutting thousands of jobs midweekPublished: January 09, 2023 10:45:24

Goldman Sachs Group will start cutting thousands of jobs across the firm from Wednesday, two sources familiar with the move said, as it prepares for a tough economic environment in the...


3398. Global leaders condemn assault on Brazilian government buildingsPublished: January 09, 2023 10:24:01

Supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday invaded the country's Supreme Court and its Congressional building and surrounded the presidential palace in Brasilia. Here are reactions from...


3399. RMG accessories makers call for five-year trade licencePublished: January 09, 2023 10:11:17

The country's garment accessories and packaging makers on Sunday urged the government to introduce the trade licence at least for a five-year term instead of the existing one-year, to help...


3400. Shares of Ant-linked firms rise after news of Jack Ma ceding control; Alibaba jumpsPublished: January 09, 2023 09:52:54

Shares of listed Chinese companies that count Ant Group as a major shareholder rose on Monday after announcements that Ant founder Jack Ma is giving up control of the fintech...