Dhaka, Oct 24 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday admitted that the number of banks and financial institutions has been much higher than the need.
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Khaleda’s adviser arrested after rally in Sylhet
Sylhet, Oct 24 – An hour after the maiden rally of Jatiya Oikya Front, Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser Khandaker Abdul Muktadir here on Wednesday.
Bill curtailing power of Bangladesh’s anti-graft watchdog passed
Dhaka, Oct 24 – The Sarkari Chakori Ain Bill 2018 was passed in Parliament on Wednesday with a provision for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take prior permission of the authorities concerned for arresting any public servant.
Mainul sued under Digital Security Act in fresh case
Dhaka, Oct 24 – A new case was filed with the Cyber Tribunal under the Digital Security Act on Wednesday against former Caretaker Government Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein, who was sent to jail on Tuesday, in a defamation case.
ঢাকায় আলীগ ও বিএনপি’র তরুণ নেতৃবৃন্দের সংবাদ সম্মেলন আয়োজন
মগবাজার – মৌচাক – মালিবাগ ফ্লাইওভারের নিচে ফুটপাতের অবৈধ দখল উচ্ছেদ ও স্থানান্তরের দাবিতে ঢাকা, বুধবার ২৪ অক্টোবর ২০১৮: আজ ২৪ অক্টোবর ২০১৮ তারিখে ঢাকা রিপোর্টারস্ ইউনিটিতে মগবাজার – মৌচাক – মালিবাগ ফ্লাইওভারের নিচে ফুটপাতের অবৈধ দখল উচ্ছেদ ও স্থানান্তরের…
Tigers clinch ODI series vs Zimbabwe with one match to spare
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Bangladesh clinched the three-match ODI series 2-0 with one match to spare as they routed visiting Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second day-night game at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Solar power lights up world’s fastest-growing refugee camp
By Dr Iftikher Mahmood Dhaka, Bangladesh, Oct 23, 2018 (IPS) – Solar energy has long powered homes, businesses and portable electronics. Now, it’s powering a field hospital in the middle of the world’s fastest-growing refugee camp.
Over 200mn women still waiting for modern contraception
By Thalif Deen Ottawa, Canada, Oct 23 (IPS) – The international community will be commemorating two milestones in the history of population and development next year: the 50th anniversary of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the 25th anniversary of…
Work together to deal with maritime crimes: PM Hasina
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the neighbouring countries to come forward to curb various maritime crimes as it is not possible to do that by a single country.
Bullet-hit body of suspected drug trader found in Teknaf
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 24 – Police recovered the bullet-hit body of a suspected drug trader from Maheshkhalia Para in Teknaf Upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Mufiz Alam, son of Lal Mia of Hnila Leda…
US to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer
Washington, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday described the killing of a Saudi journalist as a botched operation and a “bad original concept” as his administration took its first, careful steps toward punishing the Saudis by moving…
Jatiya Oikya Front’s maiden rally at Sylhet Wednesday
Sylhet, Oct 24 – Jatiya Oikya Front, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, is going to hold its public rally at Sylhet city on Wednesday to mobilise public support in favour of the alliance’s 7-point demand, including holding the next polls under…
Bangladesh ranked Lonely Planet’s 7th best value destination
Dhaka, Oct 24 – In a recent report showcasing the best-in-value travel destinations for 2019, Lonelyplanet.com has ranked Bangladesh 7th in their meticulously-crafted list of the top ten places for affordable adventures.
Hold talks with pol parties to avoid bloodshed: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka, Oct 23 – President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Tuesday called upon the government to take immediate steps for talks with political parties to avoid bloodshed over the upcoming general election.
162 political leaders of Rangpur stand together for peace
Rangpur, October 23 – A total of 162 political leaders from Bangladesh Awami League (AL), Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party (JP) Rangpur Division came on one platform in Rangpur on Tuesday and pledged for nonviolent and peaceful elections.
‘সুন্দরবন রক্ষার আন্দোলন প্রান-প্রকৃতি রক্ষা ও গনতন্ত্র রক্ষার অংশ’
প্যারিস, ২৩ অক্টোবর, ২০১৮ – “বৈশ্বিক দুষ্টচক্র সুন্দরবনসহ উপকূলীয় অঞ্চলকে বিপর্যস্ত করে জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের সামনে বাংলাদেশকে আরো বিপন্ন করে তুলছে। একে মোকাবেলার জন্য ভারত বাংলাদেশসহ বৈশ্বিক সংহতি দরকার।
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals antibiotic section sealed off
Savar, Oct 23 – A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) sealed off the antibiotic section of Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday.
Dr Kamal concerned over govt’s latest moves; Rally Wednesday
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday voiced concern over the government’s recent ‘moves’ as those may destroy the country’s political atmosphere.
AL associate BCL men attack quota reformists at DU: 3 hurt
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists allegedly attacked the quota reformists on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Tuesday, leaving three injured.
RU BCL brings out procession on campus defying ban
Rajshahi, Oct 23 – Spreading panic over the campus and defying a ban on political demonstration, human chain and hunger strike during the entrance examinations of the Rajshahi University, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) brought out a procession on campus on…
Prosecutors seek Khaleda’s life imprisonment
Dhaka, Oct 23 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Tuesday sought life term imprisonment for BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia increasing the five-year sentence granted her in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Salim Osman discharged from teacher humiliation case
Dhaka, Oct 23 – A Dhaka court acquitted Jatiya Party lawmaker AKM Salim Osman of all charges in a case filed over the public humiliation of Narayanganj school teacher Shyamal Kanti Bhakta.
Climate caused sea levels to force 200000 in BD migrate
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Increased soil salinity, due to climate change-induced rises in sea-levels, is likely to force nearly 200,000 coastal residents to migrate to inland areas within Bangladesh to find alternative livelihoods, according to a landmark study by researchers…
Mitigating India’s climate-change misery
Gulrez Shah Azhar Santa Monica – The record-setting heat that blanketed the planet this summer was a sticky reminder that as global temperatures increase, people on the margins of society – the sick, the elderly, and the poor – will…
The latest climate science must mobilize us, not paralyze us
Monica Araya and Carlos Manuel Rodriguez San Jose – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body tasked with providing scientific evidence and consensus on climate change and its implications for decision-makers and the public, has just…
Global FDI flows fell sharply in first half of this year
Geneva, 18 Oct (Kanaga Raja) – Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 41%, from US$794 billion in the first half of 2017 to an estimated US$470 billion in the first half of 2018, the UN Conference on Trade…
Stephens beat Osaka in 3 sets at WTA Finals
Singapore, Oct 23 (AP/UNB) — In a match between the last two U.S. Open champions, Sloane Stephens came out on top.
Bd Agro Processors’ Foodpro int’l expo from Oct 25
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The 6th BAPA Foodpro International Expo 2018 is going to be held on 25 to 27 October at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in the city.
Qatar Airways flight emergency landing for Gearbox failure
Dhaka, Oct 22 – A Qatar Airways flight made an emergency landing with about three hundred passengers on board at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) here on Monday night after one of its landing gear failed.
US for protecting fundamental civil liberties in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 22 – The United States (US) has said they continue to call on the government of Bangladesh to protect the fundamental civil liberties, especially the freedom of speech and press.