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Civilians killed as Ukraine, Russia trade strikes

2024-04-21 00:00:00

KYIV, Apr 20 (AFP): Ukraine launched a wave of drones at Russia in the early hours of Saturday, setting a fuel depot ablaze, officials said, as both sides accused each other of deadly attacks on civilians.The governor of Russia's Belgorod...

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

2024-04-21 00:00:00

NIAMEY, Apr 20 (BBC): All US soldiers are set to leave Niger, ending their role in the fight against Islamist insurgents.Military leaders in the West African nation have sought closer ties with Russia since seizing power in a coup last...

Clashes resume near Thai-Myanmar border town

2024-04-21 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Apr 20 (AFP): Clashes between the Myanmar junta and armed ethnic groups have broken out again near a vital trade hub close to Thailand's border, an armed group spokesperson and the Thai army said Saturday, following a week of...

60pc voter turnout in Phase 1 of India's elections

2024-04-21 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 20 (PTI): A voter turnout of over 60 per cent was recorded in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories amid sporadic incidents of violence at some places...

Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump trial court

2024-04-21 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Apr 20 (Reuters): A man has died after setting himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place as jury selection wrapped up, but officials said he did...

Israeli airstrike kills nine Palestinians, including six children

2024-04-21 00:00:00

RAFAH (Gaza Strip), Apr 20 (Agencies): An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza's southernmost city killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly seven-month offensive in the besieged Palestinian...

Mexico, facing US pressure, will halt incentives to Chinese EV makers

2024-04-21 00:00:00

MEXICO CITY, Apr 20 (Reuters): Mexico's federal government, under pressure from the US, is keeping Chinese automakers at arm's length by refusing to offer such incentives as low-cost public land or tax cuts for investment in EV production, three Mexican...

India's wheat stocks at 16-year low after record sales

2024-04-21 00:00:00

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Apr 20 (Reuters): Indian wheat stocks held in government warehouses dropped to their lowest level in 16 years after two straight years of reduced crop yields prompted New Delhi to sell record volumes to boost domestic supplies and...

IMF urges Italy, France to spend less, Germany to loosen purse strings

2024-04-21 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Apr 20 (Reuters): Italy and France should cut spending faster than they currently plan to keep debt under control while Germany should loosen its own purse strings to revive growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.Finance ministers from...

Agrani Bank DMDs pay tributes to Bangabandhu

2024-04-21 00:00:00

Two newly promoted DMDs of Agrani Bank, Md. Abul Bashar and Shamim Uddin Ahmed, paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj on Saturday.

Karmasangsthan Bank MD pays tribute to Bangabandhu

2024-04-21 00:00:00

Newly appointed Managing Director of Karmasangsthan Bank Arun Kumar Chowdhury paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj on Saturday. Deputy Managing Director of the bank...

Standard Bank Securities Limited holds board meeting

2024-04-21 00:00:00

The 44th meeting of the Board of Directors of Standard Bank Securities Limited was held on Saturday at the Standard Bank Board Room, Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the bank Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed presided over the meeting attended by...

WB wins $11b in pledges to boost lending for climate, global crises

2024-04-21 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Apr 20 (Reuters): The World Bank on Friday said that 11 countries have pledged to contribute over $11 billion to new hybrid capital and portfolio guarantee instruments designed to expand the bank's financing capacity by $70 billion over a...

Why cos fail to receive CVs from right candidates

ROUNAK MARIUM | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

In today's competitive job market, the hunt for the perfect job often begins with scanning through countless job advertisements. However, beneath the glossy surface of enticing titles and promising opportunities lie a myriad of issues that can leave job seekers...

How learning a new language can boost one’s studies

ANINDETA CHOWDHURY | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

All of us have a first language, which we love to call our mother tongue. But as soon as the academic journey begins, we start realising and also are told the importance of another language. In the context of Bangladesh,...

Opportunity or pressure?

Tajfiha Ukhrose | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

Tahmid Sakib is a second-year student at the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism in the University of Dhaka. Alongside his studies, he is already working as a campus reporter for a well-reputed newspaper. But how does he juggle academics...

Swiatek into Stuttgart semis

2024-04-21 00:00:00

STUTTGART, Germany, Apr 20 (AFP): World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek took her Stuttgart winning streak to 10 matches on Friday with a straight sets quarter-final victory over Emma Raducanu while title rivals Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff...

Barca coach Xavi hails rivals Madrid ahead of Clasico

2024-04-21 00:00:00

MADRID, Apr 20 (AFP): Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised rivals Real Madrid ahead of their Clasico showdown in La Liga on Sunday.Los Blancos lead the Spanish top flight by eight points with champions Barcelona needing a victory at the Santiago...

Pollard, David fined for illegal TV review help in IPL game

2024-04-21 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 20 (AFP): Mumbai Indians batsman Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard were fined Saturday for asking a teammate to seek a TV review in contravention of rules during an Indian Premier League match.A video of the...

Cricket back at BNS after 19 years

2024-04-21 00:00:00

The Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city saw cricketing activities after 19 years as the cricketers used the newly installed athletics tracks as part of their fitness drill on Saturday, report agencies.Bangladesh began their preparation for the upcoming five-match...

Managing Director and CEO of National Bank Limited Md. Touhidul Alam Khan inaugurating a Intra-department Cricket

2024-04-21 00:00:00

Managing Director and CEO of National Bank Limited Md. Touhidul Alam Khan inaugurating a Intra-department Cricket Tournament between Rajshahi division and Rangpur division at Joypurhat Sugar Mill Cricket Ground in Joypurhat recently. Deputy Managing Director of National Bank Limited Sheikh...

Bangladesh cricketers during a running session

2024-04-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh cricketers during a running session at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city on Saturday — BCB

PM Hasina urges all to help promote domestic sports

2024-04-21 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked on Saturday the authorities concerned to promote the domestic sports of the country side by side other games, reports BSS. "Through the domestic sports, children will get the opportunity to flourish their merit more," she...

Missing youth’s body recovered from septic tank in Gaibandha

2024-04-21 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Apr 20 (UNB): The body of youth, who had gone missing on Wednesday, was recovered from a septic tank at Saghata in Gaibandha on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Md Samrat, a resident of Sampur village of Muktinagar...

Man dies falling from tree in Khulna

2024-04-21 00:00:00

KHULNA, Apr 20 (UNB): A 47-year-old man died after falling from a tree at Shantinagar in Dumuria upazila of Khulna district early Saturday.The deceased was identified as Mahsin Sana, 47, son of Nowsher Ali Sana of the area.

Two killed as bus rams auto-rickshaw in Chattogram

2024-04-21 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 20 (UNB): Two people were killed and four others injured when a bus rammed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Dhaka-Cox's Bazar highway in Patiya upazila of Chattogram district on Friday night.The deceased were identified as Abu Bakkar Tasif,...

Jashore farmers attain success in lettuce cultivation

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

BENAPOLE, Apr 20: The farmers of Sharsha Upazila of Jashore have achieved a remarkable success in the cultivation of foreign vegetable lettuce.This year, lettuce has been cultivated in some areas of Ulashi Union of the upazila.Sharsha Upazila Agricultural Extension Officer...

Kachua farmers build road to carry crops

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Apr 20: The farmers of Palakhal Union in Kachua Upazila have built a road on the khas land to carry crops home from cropland.For a want of this three-km road, hundreds of farmers had to undergo a lot of...

Long-lasting solution likely as 11 projects in progress

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-04-21 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, Apr 20: The people of Cox's Bazar are hopefully going to get a permanent solution to the perennial crisis of safe drinking water as 11 projects have been taken to that effect. The district has been battling against...

China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies

2024-04-21 00:00:00

BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters): China published measures on Friday aimed at promoting overseas investment in its technology sector, in a latest bid to attract foreign investors amid signs some are considering shifting away from the world's second-largest economy.China will support...