HARARE, Aug 17 (AFP): Transformed Zimbabwe face their biggest challenge since Dave Houghton became coach two months ago when they host India in a series of three one-day internationals, starting on Thursday.Although several stars, including batters Virat Kohli and Rohit...
Archers finally brought the success for Bangladesh as the Bangladesh archery team won one silver and two bronze medals when the last report came on Wednesday afternoon in the ongoing fifth Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) in Konya, Turkey on Wednesday,...
Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Sri Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, will be celebrated at Gita Bhavan, Volanandagiri Asram Trust in the city tomorrow (Friday) with due religious fervour, says a statement.Sree Sree Gita...
KHULNA, Aug 17 (UNB): Students of Khulna University called off their strike in the early hours of Wednesday after authorities assured them of meeting their demands.The university authorities on Tuesday afternoon issued a notice to seize all sorts of items,...
RANGPUR, Aug 17 (UNB): Begum Rokeya University authorities have decided to hold online classes on Thursdays in a bid to save energy in line with the Prime Minister's recent call to maintain austerity.The decision was taken at an online meeting...
OUR CORRESPONDENT COX'S BAZAR, Aug 17: While visiting the tourism hub of Cox's Bazar, most tourists hardly miss travelling to Maheshkhali island. It is the only hilly island in Bangladesh with long sea beaches, hilly areas and mangrove forests. But...
RANGAMATI, Aug 17 (UNB): Two traders were killed when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a ditch in the Nangolmara area of Baghaichhari upazila on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Elias Ali, 45, of Korengatoli, and Ananta...
CHATTOGRAM, Aug 17 (UNB): The probe body formed over the Mirsarai tragedy has found the microbus driver and the gateman of the level crossing responsible for the accident that claimed 13 lives on July 29. The probe body led by...
SYDNEY, Aug 17 (AFP): Australia's former leader on Wednesday defended secret arrangements he made to swear himself in to key portfolios including defence and treasury, saying he would only have used the roles in an emergency during the Covid-19 pandemic.Revelations...
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (BBC): A YouTube channel that connects Indians and Pakistanis who were separated by the 1947 partition has gained hundreds of thousands of followers from both countries.Nasir Dhillon, 38, started Punjabi Lehar in 2016 with a friend -...
NEW YORK, Aug 17 (BBC): The American space agency Nasa is rolling out its giant new Moon rocket to prepare it for a maiden flight.Known as the Space Launch System (SLS), the vehicle is being taken to Pad 39B at...
PARIS, Aug 17 (Reuters/-AFP): The European Union and United States said on Tuesday they were studying Iran's response to what the EU has called its "final" proposal to save a 2015 nuclear deal after Tehran called on Washington to show...
SEOUL, Aug 17 (AP): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday his government has no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent in the face of growing North Korean nuclear weapons capabilities, even as the North fired two suspected...
With the increasing use of technology and online activities, the number of cybercrimes in Bangladesh is on the rise. The recurrence of various kinds of cybercrimes bears out the need to expand the number of cyber security experts in our...
Poor air quality in Bangladesh often makes headlines, thanks to fossil fuel burning, emissions from unfit vehicles, brick kilns, dust and massive development work. According to a recent report, more than 22,000 people in Dhaka city died due to air...
The death of five people of a family in a concrete girder collapse in Dhaka's Uttara is shocking. But it is not the first such incident in Bangladesh. The tragedy occurred exactly a month after a worker was killed by...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Human ingenuity has caused wonders throughout the long --- and lengthening --- course of civilization. An instance of it is the incredible journey of the James Webb Space Telescope into a discovery of the beginnings of time and space. And...
At a time energy crunch has prompted countries, including developed ones, across the planet to either go for austerity in electricity use or reverting to coal-based power production, Bangladesh can count itself fortunate for having an alternative option. The option,...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 12:00:00
The ongoing pressure on Bangladesh's balance of payments (BoP) is likely to continue in the coming years due to uncertainties surrounding global developments, an IMF spokesperson warned on Tuesday. He, however, hailed the pre-emptive decision taken by Bangladesh to seek...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 12:00:00
Stocks closed higher on Tuesday, extending the recovery from last week's price corrections, as investors' participation increased significantly amid signs of easing economic strains.On the day, the turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed Tk 10 billion as investors...
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (AFP): A solid rebound in American manufacturing, especially vehicles, following two months of declines, help push overall industrial production up in July, the Federal Reserve said Tuesday.A massive 6.6 per cent surge in motor vehicle and parts...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
The High Court (HC) has questioned the latest government decision on a record hike in the prices of diesel, kerosene, octane and petrol.It issued a rule on Tuesday, asking the government bodies concerned to explain within four weeks as to...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
Bangladesh is ready to sign agreement with Switzerland to collect information on funds deposited by Bangladeshis with Swiss banks, an issue that created a row of late."We want to prevent money laundering so we are always ready to sign such...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
Today (Wednesday) is the first death anniversary of Anwar Hossain, prominent industrialist and chairman of Anwar Group of Industries.On 17 August 2021, the 83-year-old businessman breathed his last at LabAid Hospital in the capital.Mr Hossain, also a former member of...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
The country's apex trade body has sought waiver of the existing duty and taxes from fuel oils and reviewing the prices of the petroleum products in greater interest of the people.The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
The High Court on Tuesday issued an injunction against chairman, managing director and the board of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) restraining them from distributing performance bonus to the employees till disposal of a rule issued by...
FE REPORT | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
A preliminary probe finds a Chinese company working in the BRT (bus rapid transit) project solely responsible for Monday's fatal accident at Uttara.The contractor, 'China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC)', was doing the work flouting an approved plan.A six-member enquiry committee,...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday came down heavily on the then Awami League front-ranking leaders for failing to protest and speak against the brutal killing of the Father of the Nation and his family members, reports UNB."There were so...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2022-08-17 00:00:00
Collection of consumption tax from 17 large commercial banks registered a paltry growth in the past fiscal year for no significant changes in taxation measures and their client base, officials say.In the FY2021-22, the aggregate value-added tax (VAT) collection remained...
Stocks gain steam as turnover jumpsStocks closed higher on Tuesday, extending the recovery from last week's price corrections, as investors' participation increased significantly amid signs of easing economic strains. On the day, the turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)...
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