Bangladesh ranked the fastest growing country in the world in terms of its increasing rich population.
Year: 2018
9th wage board: 45 pc dearness allowance for journalists
The government has directed all the news media, including print media and news agencies, to provide dearness allowance to their staff, including journalists and other employees, under the 9th wage board.
Taka 24mn narcotics seized at Dhaka GPO
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized 1,586.36 kilograms contraband Ethiopian cannabis, also known as ‘khat’ worth around Tk 2.38 crore from foreign parcel section of General Post Office (GPO) here on Sunday.
Anderson left waiting for record wicket as England eye fifth Test win over India
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – James Anderson was kept waiting for the one wicket he needed to become the most successful fast bowler in Test history as England closed in on victory over India at the Oval on Tuesday.
Six killed in Cox’s Bazar road crash
Dhaka – At least six people were killed and six others injured in head-on collision between a bus and human-hauler, locally known as leguna, in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday morning.
Lightning kills four farmers in Magura
Magura – Four farmers were killed when a thunderbolt struck them while they working at a filed amid rain at Munshirchar in Sadar upazila on Tuesday.
SAFF semifinals: India face Pakistan, Nepal play Maldives Wednesday
Dhaka – The seven-nation 12th SAFF Suzuki Cup’2018 has been heated up with the India-Pakistan rivalry in the 2nd semifinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at 7pm on Wednesday.
HC orders closure of 14 illegal hospitals, clinics in Dhaka
The High Court (HC) today ordered authorities concerned to close down 14 illegal hospitals and clinics operating in capital’s Mohammadpur area.
Shahidul Alam denied bail in ICT case
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to renowned photographer and Drik Gallery managing director Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
No unity with Jamaat as major partner of BNP: Dr. Kamal
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Gano Forum president and constitutional expert Dr Kamal Hossain on Monday said that there will be no unity having Jamaat-e-Islami, a major partner of the BNP, in the process.
Why has populist right outperformed populist left in Europe?
Twenty-first century European politics has been characterised by patterns of electoral volatility, alongside the recent economic and ongoing refugee crisis. This has allowed ‘populist’ parties on both the right and left to capitalise on the electoral failure of mainstream centre…
Indian bus plunges into valley, 43 dead
Forty-three people died in southern India on Tuesday when a bus taking pilgrims from a temple plunged into a valley, an official said, in the latest horrific crash on the country’s roads.
Trump received Kim letter seeking 2nd meet: WHouse
US President Donald Trump has received a “very positive” letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeking a follow-up meeting after their historic summit in Singapore, the White House said.
Over million told to flee as hurricane stalks US East Coast
More than a million people were ordered Monday to evacuate the path of Hurricane Florence as the powerful Category 4 storm packing winds of 140 miles (220 kilometers) per hour bore down on the East Coast of the United States.
Holy Ashura on Sept 21
Holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), will be observed in the country on September 21 as the Muharram moon was not sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday.
Quota reform: Gazette sought before BCS exam circular
Quota movement activists on Tuesday demanded the government to publish the gazette notification on quota reform before the publication of the circular of 40th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination.
Drought-like condition affects BD aman rice cultivation
Cultivation of transplanted Aman paddy cultivation is facing a setback because of a drought-like situation in Rangpur region.
Climate extremes ‘key driver’ behind rising global hunger: UN
Extreme weather events were a leading cause of global hunger rising last year, with women, babies, and old people particularly vulnerable to the worsening trend, a UN report said Tuesday. Increasingly frequent shocks such as extreme rainfall or temperatures, as…
Many conservatives fret over Trump’s war on tech giants
President Donald Trump’s simmering war against Silicon Valley is raising concerns, notably among conservatives, about a politically motivated crackdown on tech firms that could damage free speech protections.
Simple blood test may reveal body’s inner clock
A team of researchers at Northwestern University said Monday they have designed a blood test that can measure a person’s inner body clock within 1.5 hours, an advance that may help personalize medical treatments in the future.
Aman farming target exceeds in Gaibandha
The high yielding paddy T-Aman cultivation target has exceeded in all seven upazilas of the district this season as farmers are expecting its bumper production.
Development concerts launched in 20 districts
The Cultural Affairs Ministry and the District Administration have jointly launched development concerts “Aprotirodhya Agrajatray Bangladesh” to project development activities of the country.
Xavier Dolan slips in English language debut at Toronto film fest
Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan made his English-language debut on Monday, premiering “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan” at the Toronto film festival.
Thai film company to retell cave boy saga
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
International Criminal Court threatened with US sanctions
The US has threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it goes ahead with prosecutions against Americans.
‘Sexism in tennis doesn’t excuse Serena Williams’ behaviour’
Serena Williams has been the victim of misogyny and racism throughout her life, but that does not make her immune from sanction when she steps out of line.
BNP Vice-Chairmen support move for greater national unity
Dhaka, Sept 10 – BNP vice chairmen at a meeting with party standing committee members on Monday extended their full support to the party move to forge a greater national unity with like-minded parties to force the government hold the…
Molten-core catcher is being installed at Rooppur NPP in BD
The installation of a molten core catcher, a device meant to curb the effects of a nuclear meltdown, in the unlikely event of its occurrence began at the site of the Russian-designed Rooppur NPP Unit 1 in Bangladesh.
Training of bankers on Prevention of Money Laundering held
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) organized a training program on “Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” led by Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) with the participation of selected bankers from all scheduled banks working in Meherpur districts on 8…
5 Days after and parents’ press meet, 12 students on remand
Dhaka, Sept 10 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a group of 12 students on a two-day remand each, who allegedly spread rumour during their recent movement for safe roads.