BANGKOK, May 23(Reuters): The Thai unit of Honda Motor Co has cut production at its Ayutthaya plant to 60 per cent of capacity to reflect weak domestic demand, voicing concerns sales may fall short of its target this year after...
TOKYO, May 23 (AFP): Toyota Friday said it is recalling about 520,000 vehicles, mostly in North America, over several issues including cable corrosion that could see unused spare tyres fall off. The world's biggest automaker made the announcement just days...
Finland's weak economy may lead to violation of EU rules HELSINKI, May 23: Finland's stagnant economic growth may result in breach of economic rules set by the European Union (EU), warned the National Audit Office of Finland (VTV) in a...
RANGPUR, May 23 (BSS): The prolonged drought-like situation affected litchi output triggering price rise of the delicious juicy seasonal fruit this season as its harvest is continuing in full swing now everywhere in northern Bangladesh. According to sources in the...
Only a few decades ago, rural poor women used to earn some extra money by rearing poultry birds at home side by side with performing their domestic works. Of late, they have established this humble poultry business as a commercial...
GAIBANDHA, May 23 (BSS): Speakers at a function here Thursday said setting up seed banks could play a significant role in facing the seed crisis the 'char' people experience. "Formation of 'char' land is changed every year due to flash...
GAIBANDHA, May 23 (BSS): Department of Food started Boro paddy and rice procurement drive Thursday in Palashbari upazila of the district amid much enthusiasm of the farmers and the millers. Official sources said the government has set a target to...
SINGAPORE, May 23 (AFP): Oil prices inched higher in subdued Asian trade today, gaining a measure of support from lingering concerns over tensions in Ukraine and Libya. The US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for delivery in July, rose seven...
Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Pratisthan (BKSP) scored 256 runs against Khulna Division on the first day of a two-day match of the Young Tigers U-16 National Cricket Tournament at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar Friday, reports UNB. On...
JOHANNESBURG, May 23 (AFP): Brazilian legend Pele predicted an African team would lift the World Cup before the end of the 20th century, but it could be some time yet before it comes true. Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and...
Bangladesh women's Karate team won two gold medals in the 8th NSKA International Martial Art Karate Championship in Nepal Friday, reports UNB. In the Women's Karate team event, Bangladesh team comprising Munni Khanam, Nasima Akter Jui and Mariam Khatun Bipasa...
PARIS, May 23 (AFP): Serena Williams is set for a third round clash with sister Venus following Friday's draw for the French Open. The defending champion and top seed will open her 13th campaign at Roland Garros with a match...
PARIS, May 23 (AFP): Serena Williams is set for a third round clash with sister Venus following Friday's draw for the French Open. The defending champion and top seed will open her 13th campaign at Roland Garros with a match...
NEW DELHI, May 23 (AFP): Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed Thursday two cricketers were under investigation over possible corruption in this year's Indian Premier League, a T20 competition already reeling from betting and spot-fixing scandals. Gavaskar, who has been put...
Arambagh Krira Sangha defeated Agrani Bank Sporting Club by 2-1 goals in the lone match of the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship League at Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium at Kamalapur in the city Friday, reports UNB. Arif...
LONDON, May 23 (AP): A new-look England unexpectedly gave Sri Lanka its first defeat in a one-day international this year, an impressive 81-run thrashing in a rain-interrupted match at The Oval Thursday. Chris Jordan, in his ninth ODI, starred for...
India's oldest Test cricketer Madhav Mantri dies NEW DELHI, May 23: Tributes were paid Friday to Madhav Mantri, India's oldest surviving Test cricketer and a former manager of the national side, after he died overnight at the age of 92....
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) in its annual report 2013 has sought constitutional power, so that it can work effectively in curbing grafts, reports UNB. ACC has failed to prove many corruption cases due to apathy of other government institutions concerned,...
The prevalence of malaria has declined to a significant extent in recent years in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) due to the initiatives taken by the government as well as the development organisations to check the disease, reports UNB. "I...
Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the children with autism should be treated like normal ones to make them worthy citizens through flourishing their latent talents, reports BSS. "They (autistics children) have equal...
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FARIDPUR, May 23 (UNB): Mukidunnesa, mother of Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf, died of old age complications at her Arpara village residence in Madhukhali Upazila Thursday night. She was 99. Mukidunnesa left behind her two daughters, one son and a host...
KHULNA, May 23 (UNB): A fish enclosure owner was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants in the Ruhiar Beel area in Fultola Upazila early Friday. The deceased was identified as Hasan Biswas (60), a resident of Daoana village of...
MYMENSINGH, May 23 (BSS): The 115th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated in Trishal through a three-day national level programme. The celebration, jointly organised by Cultural Affairs Ministry and Mymensingh district administration, will begin on...
The depression over East central Bay and adjoining area moved slightly northwards over the same area Friday, reports UNB. It was centered at 6 am about 565 kms South of Chttagong Port, 470 kms South of Cox's Bazar port, 610...
COX'S BAZAR, May 23 (UNB): A man was killed and 10 others were injured as robbers opened fire during a robbery incident at Jharjhari under Kolatoli area in the town Friday. The deceased was identified as Abul Mansur (50), a...
Two persons, including an elderly man, were killed in separate road accidents in the city's Jatrabari and Uttara areas Friday, reports BSS. Of the deceased, one was identified as Idris Ali (50), a roadside vendor, son of Fazlu Khalifa of...
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