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Front Page
Bangladesh economy better than others
Forex reserves crossed $38-billion markExpats sent record $2.60 billion remittance in July DSE...
Aug. 19
Cabinet body okays Meghna bridge project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle for construc...
Aug. 19
Democratic picks Biden formally US Democrats on Tuesday
US Democrats on Tuesday nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential candidate, formally designati...
Aug. 19
BD to reduce reliance on coal-fired power
For the first time the government is considering not to depend on coal for power generation. Such co...
Aug. 19
Zia was just ‘footnote’ of history, not a hero: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said BNP founder Ziaur Rahman was “...
Aug. 19
Government doing well to serve the vulnerable in Bangladesh
Despite hardship in overcoming the coronavirus crisis, the government continues its efforts to serve...
Aug. 19
Lowest infection rate in last 80 days
Bangladesh on Wednesday witnessed the lowest infection rate in a day in the last 80 days.The health ...
Aug. 19
Flood situation may worsen in Ganges, B’putra basins again
The overall flood situation in the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins may deteriorate again as the water ...
Aug. 19
Arctic sea ice melting faster than forecast
The Arctic sea ice is melting faster than climate models had predicted, researchers at the Universit...
Aug. 19
State priority on hearing appeals in Aug 21 attack case
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said they would plead to hold hearing on jail appeals and death refer...
Aug. 19
Govt reduces Covid-19 testing fee
The government has reduced the Covid-19 testing fees to increase the number of sample tests.Health M...
Aug. 19
Shringla pays a significant visit
Indian external affairs secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla left Dhaka Wednesday paying a ‘signif...
Aug. 19
9th JS session to begin Sep 6
The 9th session of the current parliament will begin on September 6 next after a 59-day recess as th...
Aug. 19
SC cancels all its vacations this year
The Supreme Court has decided to cancel its vacations for the rest of this year after August 6, repo...
Aug. 19
Back Page
Domestic helps returning to city
In the wake of improved recovery rate in corona cases, housemaids, who left the city due to Covid-19...
Aug. 19
PM working tirelessly to materialise dream of Bangabandhu: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working...
Aug. 19
Flood causes Tk 1,323cr crop loss: Razzaque
Agriculture Minister Dr M AbdurRazzaqueon Wednesday said different types of standing crops worth abo...
Aug. 19
Don’t return unless you’ve an emergency: FM to expats
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the Covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on expatriate B...
Aug. 19
Prof Tahmina Shirin new IEDCR chief
Prof DrTahminaShirin has been appointed as the Director of the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Con...
Aug. 19
Small asteroid becomes closest ever seen passing Earth: NASA
An asteroid the size of an SUV passed 1,830 miles (2,950 kilometers) above Earth, the closest astero...
Aug. 19
China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha
A giant statue of Buddha in China has had its toes dampened by floodwater for the first time since t...
Aug. 19
Court takes cognizance of charge sheet
A Dhaka court on Wednesday took into cognizance the charge-sheet filed in an arms case lodged agains...
Aug. 19
Dubai relaxes liquor rule again
Dubai has again loosened laws governing alcohol sales and possession of liquor as part of the United...
Aug. 19
ABT man held
Anti-Terrorism Unit of Bangladesh Police arrested an active member of banned Islamist militant outfi...
Aug. 19
Sports
First ever Champions League final for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals ...
Aug. 19
I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG’s win
Kylian Mbappe said he is feeling similar vibes as during France’s World Cup winning campaign i...
Aug. 19
Cricketers to undergo Covid-19 test
Members of the Bangladesh national cricket team will be tested for Covid-19 soon, Akram Khan, the ch...
Aug. 19
Lazio director hits out at Silva after midfielder makes Sociedad switch
Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare said on Tuesday that he has lost respect for David Silva a...
Aug. 19
Misbah has no qualms over Pakistan’s fitness for England finale
Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq is confident his side’s fitness levels will hold up when they fac...
Aug. 19
Dream11 replaces Vivo as IPL sponsor for half the amount
Fantasy gaming company Dream11 will be the main sponsor of the Indian Premier League for its 2020 ed...
Aug. 19
Editorial
Meat export shows high promise
It is discouraging to learn that in spite of having huge production capacity, Bangladesh have not be...
Aug. 19
Economy signals bounceback from Covid shock
The worst part of coronavirus outbreak was the stagnating effect it had on the world economy. Everyt...
Aug. 19
Opinion
Who killed Bangabandhu and why?
The dastardly brutal killing of the 15th August, 1975 resulting in the death of Father of the Nation...
Aug. 19
Addressing gender-based violence
Bjorn AnderssonOne glaring truth the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced when it comes to gende...
Aug. 19
City
Minister-MyOne Group observes Nat’l Mourning Day
On the occasion of the National Mourning Day and the martyrdom anniversary of the architect of Bangl...
Aug. 19
Business
Call for coordinated efforts, to solve challenges to draw more British FDI
Speakers at a webinar underscored the need for ensuring coordinated efforts and solving existing cha...
Aug. 19
Bourses bounce back strongly
Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebound strongly on Wednesday riding on t...
Aug. 19
99pc potential migrants to stay in BD if they get better jobs
BP Business Desk Ninety-nine percent potential migrants will express willingness to stay in the coun...
Aug. 19
Studio X brings ‘Clean and Fresh Men’s Soap’
BP Business Desk Leveraging the growing demand for men’s grooming products in the persona...
Aug. 19
Robi and Gaan Bangla brings new musical show
BP Business Desk Robi and country’s first full Music Channel, Gaan Bangla are bringing a ...
Aug. 19
Classic Group brought 6-layered mask
BP Business Desk One of the most important products in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic...
Aug. 19
SJIBL sign MoU with UK-based PrimaDollar Operations Ltd.
BP Business Desk Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited in collaboration with PrimaDollar will launch sh...
Aug. 19
Motorola introduces exclusive headphones for kids
Motorola Bangladesh, a leading mobile brand, has launched two exclusive models of headphone for the ...
Aug. 19
Entertainment
Kona back after five months
Popular singer Kona has been under home quarantine since the beginning of coronavirus outbreak. She ...
Aug. 19
Allegations against ‘Hridita’
Anisul Haque’s novel ‘Hridita’ is being made into a film. The film, which received...
Aug. 19
Muhin modelling for Shubhamita’s song
Shubhamita Bandyopadhyay, a popular musician from two Bengals sang a song titled ‘Megh To Bole...
Aug. 19
Saif Ali Khan to act against Prabhas in ‘Adipurush’
Prabhas made the maximum headlines at the beginning of this week as Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior dire...
Aug. 19
Sonu Sood halts idea of his biopic
If there is someone, who has emerged out to be a real hero during this coronavirus pandemic, then th...
Aug. 19
‘Star Trek’ actor Ben Cross dies at 72
Ben Cross, an actor who starred in the Academy Award-winning film Chariots of Fire and Star Trek, ha...
Aug. 19
World
Arctic sea ice melting faster than forecast
The Arctic sea ice is melting faster than climate models had predicted, researchers at the Universit...
Aug. 19
Small asteroid becomes closest ever seen passing Earth: NASA
An asteroid the size of an SUV passed 1,830 miles (2,950 kilometers) above Earth, the closest astero...
Aug. 19
China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha
A giant statue of Buddha in China has had its toes dampened by floodwater for the first time since t...
Aug. 19
Dubai relaxes liquor rule again
Dubai has again loosened laws governing alcohol sales and possession of liquor as part of the United...
Aug. 19
US demand for Iran sanctions could trigger UN crisis
The United States is poised to call for the United Nations to reimpose sanctions on Iran under a rar...
Aug. 19
‘Supply nationalism’ worsens Covid-19 pandemic: WHO chief
The chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that “supply nationalism” exac...
Aug. 19
UAE connects its new nuclear power plant to electrical grid
A nuclear power plant in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates has been connected to the country's p...
Aug. 19
6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts western Indonesia
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia's western Bengkulu province on Wednesday but no casua...
Aug. 19
‘Ball in Russia’s court’ on nuclear treaty talks: US
US officials said on Tuesday “the ball is in Russia’s court” over the extension of...
Aug. 19
Trump lashes out at Michelle Obama after convention takedown
US President Donald Trump lashed out at former first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday after she delive...
Aug. 19
Pranab Mukherjee’s health declines, develops lung infection
The health condition of former India President Pranab Mukherjee has declined as he has developed a l...
Aug. 19
Mali’s president announces resignation after armed mutiny
Mali's president announced his resignation late Tuesday, just hours after armed soldiers seized ...
Aug. 19
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