Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany are “extremely pessimistic” about the country’s overall economic situation in 2020, showed a survey published by the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) on Monday.
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Air pollution kills 17 in Kabul
At least 17 people have been killed by the extreme air pollution here over the past one week, an official with the Public Health Ministry Fida Mohammad Paikan said.
Girls outshine boys in JSC, JDC exams
Girls performed better than boys in this year’s Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations.
PIL filed against film ‘Good Newwz’
Akshay Kumar’s new release Good Newwz is facing bad news upon release. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed against the film in Karnataka High Court seeking stay on its release, over the subject matter.
‘Star Wars’ stays aloft to again top N.America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” stayed on a strong glide path in North American theaters, taking in an estimated $73.6 million for the three-day weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
BNP to stage demo in city Tuesday as it fails to hold rally
Having failed to hold its scheduled rally in the city due to ‘obstruction’ by the police on the first anniversary of the 11th parliamentary election, BNP on Monday announced that it will stage demonstrations in the capital on Tuesday.
3 ‘pirates’ arrested in Sundarbans
Three suspected members of a notorious pirate gang were arrested from the Sundarbans by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on early Monday.
60 dengue patients being treated at hospitals
Sixty people, including 47 in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country for dengue.
Rangpur region produces record 18-lakh tonnes Aman rice
The farmers produced an all-time record 18.01-lakh tonnes of clean Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice (27-lakh tonnes paddy) despite little damage caused to the crop by floods in Rangpur agriculture region this season.
Crude bomb found on DU campus
A live crude bomb was recovered from near Madhur Canteen on the Dhaka University campus on Thursday.
Dhaka Rock Fest coming on Friday
Showtime Desk The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin . Another big rock event in the country, titled Dhaka Rock Fest 2019, will be held on Friday at the Expo Zone of…
Steve Smith scores unbeaten 77 to thrill record crowd at MCG
Former Australia captain Steve Smith scored 77 not out to thrill a record crowd of more than 80,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday on day one of the second cricket test against New Zealand on Thursday.
14 Mongolian kids with heart disease to receive free treatment in China
Fourteen Mongolian children suffering from congenital heart disease will receive free medical treatment in a Chinese hospital, according to the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) branch in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ held in TSC
Culture Desk Marking the 55th birth anniversary of late renowned singer, lyricist and journalist Sanjeeb Choudhury, the 8th edition of a memorial concert titled ‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ was held yesterday at the Sanjeeb Chattar of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University…
China’s soybean imports rise after US trade deal
China’s imports of soybeans surged in November following the announcement of an interim trade deal with the United States.
Australia mull five specialist bowlers for Boxing Day Test
Australia could play five specialist bowlers against New Zealand during the second Test, captain Tim Paine said Wednesday, with the decision being left until the last moment.
Dhaka Rock Fest’19 to hit the stage on Dec 27
Culture Desk Dhaka Rock Fest’19 is set to hit the stage on December 27. This is going to be a mega event for Bangladeshi rock music lovers.
Cold-related diseases affect 5,945 people in 24hr
Nearly 6,000 people have been affected by various cold-related diseases in the last 24 hours across the country.
Stay alert against misuse of religion: President
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday called upon the people irrespective of religion, caste and creed to remain alert so that no-one can create anarchy using religion or through misinterpretation.
‘Colors of the Mountain’ author Da Chen dies
Da Chen, the brilliant storyteller who drew from the hardships he suffered as a persecuted child growing up in the midst of China’s cultural revolution to create the critically acclaimed memoir “Colors of the Mountain,” has died at age 57.
Russia reports ‘successful test’ of unplugged internet
Russia has announced the successful countrywide test of an alternative to global internet as experts fear that the policy could lead to repression of free speech.
Ireland consider hosting T20 series against Bangladesh
Sports Desk Cricket Ireland is considering moving their T20I home fixtures against Bangladesh next year to neutral venues in England after losing access to Clontarf cricket ground, which is undergoing extensive renovations.
Three films of Impress Telefilm to compete at 18th DIFF
Culture Desk The curtain of the 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) will rise on January 11 in the forthcoming year.
Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models,a rave
Supermodels and social media mavens, their makeup artists and hair stylists in tow, posed at a concert in leather pants, chunky sweaters and trendy black combat boots.
107 dengue patients being treated across the country
One hundred and seven dengue patients, including 73 in the capital, are being treated at different hospitals across the country.
Repeated attacks on Nur to be investigated: Home Minister
Mentioning that those who assaulted Ducsu vice-president Nurul Haque Nur and his followers are being arrested, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said the government will investigate why he is being attacked repeatedly.
Seven promoted to senior secretary
The government has promoted seven secretaries to the rank of senior secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued separate notifications in this regard on Tuesday.
Messi returns to Argentina for Christmas break
Lionel Messi has arrived in his home city of Rosario, in central Argentina, for a short end-of-year break with his family.
ATM Shamsuzzaman admitted to BSMMU
Culture Desk Veteran Dhallywood actor, ATM Shamsuzzaman was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on December 21 following the deterioration of his physical condition once again.
Nur assaulters to face action as per PM order: Quader
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned to take action against those who assaulted VP of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Nurul Haque Nur and others, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obidul Quader on Monday. Quader,…