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Oil prices fall for second day as US crude inventories surge

2024-03-28 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 27 (Reuters): Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on surging US stockpiles and signs the OPEC+ producer group is unlikely to change its output policy at a technical meeting next week.Brent crude futures for May...

News in Brief(2024-03-28)

2024-03-28 00:00:00

US seeks to seize former Mongolia PM's luxury apartments for graftWASHINGTON, Mar 27: The United States has said it will attempt to seize two luxury apartments in New York owned by former Mongolian prime minister Sukhbaatar Batbold that it said...

Two deaths, 100 hospitalisations

2024-03-28 00:00:00

TOKYO, Mar 27 (AFP): Two deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations have been linked to a growing health scare in Japan around dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol, the government said Wednesday.Authorities are investigating after the over-the-counter tablets were recalled...

Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan

2024-03-28 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (Reuters): A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing six people, police said, the third major attack on Chinese interests in the...

Satisfaction with UK's state-funded health service hits record low

2024-03-28 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 27 (AFP): Public satisfaction with the UK's state-funded National Health Service (NHS) hit record lows in 2023, research suggested on Wednesday, with long waits for appointments a central grievance.The NHS, which offers free care for patients, is increasingly...

India summons US diplomat for remarks on jailed politician

2024-03-28 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Mar 27 (AFP): India on Wednesday summoned a top United States diplomat after Washington said it was "closely watching" events following the jailing of a senior opposition leader weeks ahead of parliamentary elections.The US State Department had urged...

Israel committed genocide in Gaza: UN

2024-03-28 00:00:00

GENEVA, Mar 27 (Reuters/AFP): A United Nations expert told the global body's Human Rights Council on Tuesday that she believed that Israel's military campaign in Gaza since Oct 7 amounted to genocide and called on countries to immediately impose sanctions...

Bayern's Kane back but Neuer doubtful for Dortmund match

2024-03-28 00:00:00

BERLIN, Mar 27 (AFP): Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to team training on Wednesday while captain Manuel Neuer remains doubtful ahead of Saturday's home clash with Borussia Dortmund.Bayern released a statement saying Kane "was able to take part in...

Shakib completes Test preparation with fifty in DPL

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century in Dhaka Premier League (DPL) to complete his preparation for the upcoming second and final Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on March 30 (Saturday) in Chattogram, reports BSS.Shakib is expected to...

PCB set to reappoint Babar Azam as captain

2024-03-28 00:00:00

LAHORE, Mar 27 (PTI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) it appears has lost faith in the ability of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the national side and feels former skipper Babar Azam is the best choice to...

Aussies whitewash Tigresses

2024-03-28 00:00:00

For the third time in a row, Bangladesh Women's team failed to go past 100 as Australia completed a clean sweep in three-match ODI series, crushing the hosts by eight wickets in the final match today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket...

Prof Yunus launches partnership with Milano Cortina Winter Olympic

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Nobel laureate Professor Yunus has visited Venice and Milan to finalise the partnership between Milan Cortina Winter Olympic and Yunus Sports Hub, reports UNB.During his visit to Venice on March 18, Prof Yunus was the honorary host of the launch...

We were not even 10pc close to our ability, says Nigar

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana said on Wednesday that their humiliating defeat in the just-concluded three-match ODI series against Australia is a warning sign for them ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup at home, reports Cricbuzz.Bangladesh were flying high following...

Lionel Messi reveals when he'll retire

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Lionel Messi says he will call time on his football career when he no longer enjoys playing According to sports journalism website The Athletic, now part of The New York Times Compan.Messi, 36, has a contract with Inter Miami -...

Tigers' coach misses 2nd Sri Lanka Test

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will miss the second and final Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Chattogram on March 30 (Saturday), reports ESPNcricinfo.On the development, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has only said that Hathurusinghe would be travelling back...

News in Brief-(2024-03-28)

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Woman's body found in her Narsingdi houseolice recovered a woman's body from her house in Palash of Narsingdi district at 9:00 pm on Tuesday. The dead, Delwara Begum (62), was a housewife and wife of late Malek Dewan. According to...

Woman, three others sentenced to death for killing husband in Cumilla

2024-03-28 00:00:00

A Cumilla court has sentenced a woman and three others to death for killing her husband in Cumilla's Homna upazila, report agencies. The convicts are Shahanaj Begum, Md Kuddus Mia, Abdul Khalek and Md Rajib. Jahangir Hossain of Additional District...

Electrocution claims life of sixth member of a family in Moulvibazar

2024-03-28 00:00:00

MOULVIBAZAR, Mar 27 (UNB): Another injured victim, who lost five of her family members due to electrocution caused by a torn wire of Palli Bidyut in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar district, died at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and...

Watermelon still pricey in dists despite ample supply

OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2024-03-28 00:00:00

Watermelon, the most sought after fruit during Ramadan, is still selling at an exorbitant price in Chandpur, Rajshahi, Narail and Khulna districts despite its abundant supply since the beginging of the month of fasting.Our Chandpur Correspondent says, the juicy summer...

Contribution of Metro Rail in making lives easier

2024-03-28 00:00:00

The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), also known as the Metro Rail, is a national infrastructural project undertaken by the current government in June 2016 with the primary objective of providing a congestion-free mode of transportation to the citizens. Stretching from...

Embracing long tail process to nurture innovation

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance productivity, foster innovation, and maintain competitiveness in today's ever-evolving business landscape. The long tail process has emerged as a strategy gaining popularity, originating in retail but now extending its reach across various industries....

Bangladesh at 54: Lofty goals, harsh reality

Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-03-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh commemorated its 53rd anniversary of independence on Tuesday with much fervor and zeal. The celebration included paying tribute to the freedom fighters with due solemnity, and reiteration of its socio-economic progress and commitment to transform the country into a...

Further stride for Dhaka-Thimphu tie

2024-03-28 00:00:00

Bhutan and Bangladesh are two South Asian countries of dissimilar geographical makeup and history. But their relations have been very close ever since the country with no history of colonisation recognised Bangladesh before any other country on December 6, 1971....

America's patiently waiting Vice Presidents

Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2024-03-28 00:00:00

So there will be a rematch of Joe Biden and Donald Trump at the American presidential election come November. It will not be a pretty sight, or an inspiring one. And, yes, there is Robert F. Kennedy Jr with his...

Light engineering warrants an institutional shape

Wasi Ahmed | 2024-03-27 12:00:00

Indisputably, the country's light engineering sector has immense potential for growth. Yet, while no one has contested this fact, it is still far from assuming the highly important role it is supposed to play.Despite its informal nature and unregulated patterns...

Five of a family electrocuted in Moulvibazar

2024-03-27 00:00:00

MOULVIBAZAR, March, 26 (BSS): Five members of a family, including three children, died, and another child was severely injured from electrocution in Purba Goalbari village under Juri upazila of the district Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Foizur Rahman, 50, his...

Russian PM greets PM Hasina on Independence Day

2024-03-27 00:00:00

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of Independence Day."On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and on my own behalf, please accept congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday...

BD, China enjoy solid, profound political trust: Xi Jinping

2024-03-27 00:00:00

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said Bangladesh and China enjoy "solid and profound" political trust, and "fruitful practical cooperation" in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two nations.Xi Jinping noted that over the past 53 years, Bangladesh has steadfastly...

US proud to partner with BD: Blinken

2024-03-27 00:00:00

The United States of America (USA) Tuesday greeted Bangladesh on its Independence Day and said that they were proud to partner with Bangladesh on many of current most pressing issues, reports BSS."On behalf of the United States of America, I...

Aid drop off Gaza beach leads to drownings

2024-03-27 00:00:00

Twelve people have drowned trying to reach aid dropped by plane off a Gaza beach, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday, amid growing fears of famine nearly six months into Israel's military campaign, reports Reuters.Video of the air drop obtained...