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Front Page

Road Transport Act: Mobile courts go soft on first day

BRTA’s mobile courts operating under the new Road Transport Act on...
Rice gets pricier

After soaring prices of onions, consumers now have to deal with...
Manipulating Market: Govt to move against 2,500 onion traders

Even before the cargo plane arrived with the first consignment of...
Gain China, India’s support over Rohingya return

Former ambassadors and security analysts yesterday called upon the...

Transport strike on, defying call from minister

Transport workers in nine districts yesterday enforced a strike,...
3 bullet-hit bodies found in Rangamati

Police recovered three bullet-hit bodies from a remote area in...
Bangladeshi killed in Libya air raid

At least one Bangladeshi worker was among seven people killed in an...
ACC seeks bank info of 105

The ACC has sought information on bank accounts of 105 people,...

Back Page

Invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged UAE investors to invest in...
Caught in cycle of miseries

While Bangladesh has made good progress in the sanitation sector,...
Mother, son murdered in Kushtia

Police recovered the bodies of a mother and her son at their home...
Driver, 2 others responsible

A second investigation committee has also held the driver, his...
Camel-riding gunmen kill six in Nigeria

Gunmen riding camels and horses killed six people in a village in...

Abrar Murder: Arrest order for four fugitives

Accepting the charge sheet against 25 accused in Buet student Abrar...
FR Tower Case: 3 accused get bail from SC

The Supreme Court yesterday granted bail to three men accused of...
HK protest intensifies

Hong Kong police laid siege to a university yesterday, firing...
Russia has handed ships back to Ukraine ahead of summit

Russia said yesterday it had handed over three navy ships it seized...
Brazil’s freed leftist leader Lula calls to continue ‘the fight’

Brazil’s left-wing leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged his...

‘Gunfights’ with Police: PBCP leader shot dead in Jhenidah

A regional leader of outlawed Jonojuddho, a faction of Purba...
Indo-Bangla Border: BSF kills two Bangladeshis

Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by Indian Border Security...
House Construction: Rajuk fines Shakib Khan Tk 10 lakh

Film actor Shakib Khan was fined Tk 10 lakh for constructing his...
Woman dies 2 weeks after C-section goes wrong

A woman, who underwent a C-section at a private hospital in Rangpur...
Girl dies, several feared missing as French river bridge collapses

A 15-year-old girl was killed after a suspension bridge over a...

Business

Tax collection dismal for sluggish domestic VAT

Tax collection growth slowed in the first quarter of the fiscal...
Foreign aid utilisation for dev projects crawling

Foreign aid utilisation in the annual development programme dropped...
BSEC rejects share purchase plea of Shepherd Industries

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has...
Ford bets on an electric Mustang to charge its turnaround

The Mustang Mach E electric sport utility vehicle Ford Motor Co...
Training held for enlisting CIArb assoc members

A four-day training on “Introduction to International Arbitration”...
Bata to keep expanding in Bangladesh

Thanks to steady economic development and higher incomes of people,...
Asian airlines slash flights to Hong Kong as unrest escalates

Several Asian airlines have cut flights to Hong Kong for the coming...
India may relax norms to attract global coal miners

India is looking to lower advance payments and offer larger mining...

Digital finance to cut costs for all: analysts

Digital transformation in the financial system will help both...
Turnover rises for third straight day

Turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) showed a rising trend in...
Regulator blocks Bangladesh Autocars’ dividend

The BSEC has decided to prevent Bangladesh Autocars from giving a...
HSBC voted top bank for domestic cash management

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in...
Tax payment thru’ Rocket, Nexus

Taxpayers can now pay their income taxes through Dutch-Bangla Bank...
Fiscal stimulus needed to revive India’s stuttering economy: analysts

India has depended on monetary policy to support its economy...
Investors step up pressure on global energy watchdog over climate change

Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA),...
Tata Steel plans to cut jobs across Europe

Tata Steel plans to cut jobs across its European operations as it...

ADP projects with token allocation soar

The number of projects in this year’s annual development programme ...
SC defers order on BTRC petition

The Supreme Court has deferred its order until November 24 on a...
Bashundhara Paper Mills’ earnings fall

Bashundhara Paper Mills’ earnings per share (EPS) fell to Tk 0.68...
IBCCI elects top brass

Abdul Matlub Ahmad, chairman of Nitol Motors, has recently been re...
Singapore exports shrink for 8th month

Singapore’s exports in October shrank for the eighth straight month...
Samsung farms out more phones to fend off rivals

Samsung’s plan to outsource a fifth of its smartphone production to...
HP rejects takeover bid from Xerox

HP Inc. said Sunday it turned down a $33 billion hostile takeover...

Sports

Tough initiation awaits Tigers

Like India, Bangladesh were gearing up for their first ever pink...
Rot at the root

It is very much a cry for help in the desert. Allegations of...
Shahadat faces ban for alleged assault

Fast bowling national discard Shahadat Hossain may face a one-year...
Akash Cup Golf held

The first Akash Cup Golf Tournament was held at the Jashore Golf...

BD romp into semis

Hosts Bangladesh romped into the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup...
Khulna on verge of 7th crown

Table-toppers Khulna Division were on the verge of defending their...
Platini slams VAR as ‘load of crap’

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has slammed the use of VAR...
Depay calls for action

Netherlands international Memphis Depay called upon UEFA to act...

More than a change in hue

The Eden Gardens Test from November 22 between India and Bangladesh...
New era or false dawn?

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was ready for a breakthrough Grand Slam...
Shila to carry BD flag at SA Games

Last edition’s double-gold medallist Mahfuza Khatun Shila will...
Mohammedan vibrant again

The premises of Mohammedan Sporting Club has turned vibrant again...

Editorial

Implementation of the transport act

The authorities have put into effect the Road Transport Act-2018 on...

Comply with the HC order

We commend the High Court for directing the Department of...

Opinion

Why knowledge-based economies are richer

It is inarguable that education is important, as it opens the door...
Global trade’s bright (green) future

Most discussions of trade nowadays inevitably feature the words ...

Folk Fest registration controversy exemplifies the need for data protection law

Recent events surrounding the use and sharing of personal data...

Potential areas for both countries to benefit

Nepal and Bangladesh—members of vital regional organisations such...

Letters

Rise in onion price

In the wake of the skyrocketing onion prices, I was shocked to see...

City

World Toilet Day 2019: 53 public toilets for a city of 2 crore people

Just a few years ago, clean public toilets with modern facilities...
5 Arab Countries: Petition seeks ban on sending female workers

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court, seeking its...
Nowfel smells a rat

Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel...
Rajuk Drive on ASK: Civil society members express deep concern

Nagorik Samaj, a platform of civil society members, has expressed...
Caught on Camera: Court staff suspended for taking bribe

An office assistant of the speedy trial tribunal in Barishal was...
Death anniv of ATM Walie Ashraf

Today marks the 25th death anniversary of ATM Walie Ashraf, a...

Still reeling from shock

A sense of fear has gripped residents of port city’s Patharghata...
Not Giving Certified Copy of Order: HC summons Executive Magistrate Sarwoer Alam

The High Court yesterday summoned Executive Magistrate Sarwoer Alam...
Avijit Murder Case: 2 witnesses testify

Prosecution witness Mohammad Salim yesterday told a Dhaka court...
One more EC staff arrested in NID scam

Officials of Counter Terrorism unit of Chattogram Metropolitan...
Ahsania Mission launches ‘Shastho Surokkha Forum’

“More people can be provided better healthcare if NGOs take...

Seasonal Rotavirus, Nipah Virus: Scientists urge good hygiene, proper nutrition

Although there is no prediction for outbreak of the seasonal...
‘Not possible to be with Oli Ahmed any more’

A faction of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leaders yesterday...
‘Kidney care at low cost’

Considering the risk factor of kidney-related diseases and to...
No one present to testify in Dipan murder case

None of the summoned witnesses were present to testify in the Dipan...
Seven killed in road accidents

Seven people, including two minors, were killed in separate road...

Country

Unused roadside land in Palashbari put to good use

Over a thousand people, mostly women, living in extreme poverty in...
Man gets life term for rape

A man was jailed for raping a ninth grader in Tangail yesterday...

Defying physical challenge thru will power

Litun Zira is taking part in the ongoing Primary Education...

Lalmonirhat rly office under tight security

Security at Bangladesh Railway traffic department office in...

World

UN court to hear Myanmar genocide case next month

Gambia will open its case against Myanmar before the UN's top...
N Korea rejects ‘useless’ summits with US

Another summit between North Korea and the US would be “useless”...
Catalan president goes on trial

The president of Catalonia’s regional government yesterday went on...
4 dead in California party shooting

Four people were shot dead and six others wounded while watching a...
Pak conducts test launch of ballistic missile

Pakistan yesterday conducted a successful test launch of a surface...

UK PM drops tax cuts to fund spending as polls nears

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday he was putting...
Trump will ‘strongly consider’ testifying

President Donald Trump yesterday said he is “strongly” considering...
Israel’s Gantz races to form government

After weeks of talks over a new Israeli government have gone around...
Translation of Pakistani satire hits bookstores

Featuring bumbling generals, assassination plots, and homosexual...

Iran blames US for riots

Iran has slammed a US show of support for “rioters,” after violent...
Protests against bill in India’s northeast

Street protests broke out across north eastern states of India...
Justice Bobde takes oath as CJ of India

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, who has decided several key cases and...
Fee protests: Indian cops baton charge JNU students

Indian police yesterday fought street battles in New Delhi with...

Arts & Entertainment

“My life is like art” – Nazia Andaleeb Preema

Today marks the birthday of versatile artist Nazia Andaleeb Preema....
IDLC Theatre Fest 2019

(From left) On the first day of IDLC Theatre Fest 2019, ‘Rosh Puran...

Salil Chowdhury’s 94th birth anniversary today

Songwriter, music director, lyricist, writer and poet Salil...
‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ poster unveiled

Indian superstar Amir Khan will be playing a Sikh in his fifties in...

‘Colors of Bangladesh’ concludes at BNM

As visitors stepped into Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) from...

Lifestyle

Multicultural China

Our plane touched down on 14 August, 2019, and the first thing we...
Platinum Lounge Sylhet wins International Curry Life Award

Platinum Lounge, a one-of-its-kind world class lounge and...
Aiburo bhaat

An integral part of the wedding celebrations here is the ‘aiburo...
Enjoy up to 70 percent price cut from Deshidosh

Deshidosh, the joint venture of ten of the country’s top most...
Lip care with flare — the early prep edition

Hardly anyone passes a winter without chapped lips. No matter how...
Set a picnic, please

I have quite the humongous extended family. For the sake of clarity...
Mohammadpur welcomes SaRa’s latest outlet

SaRa, the lifestyle brand from Snowtex Group, has opened its third...

End of season price cuts from Kay Kraft

Celebrate with a variety of new clothes befitting the season with...
Hold a memorable wedding at Pan Pacific Sonargaon this season

As winter rolls in, the wedding season too is kicking off. And Pan...
Fashion in the outskirts

The next thing to figure out is which outfit works best for these...
The Second Act

While it is possible to buy four to five different saris, just for...
That’s television

My TV time is somewhat restricted to snippets I get to see while...
Behind the scenes of Dan Cake Bangladesh

The sheer volume of packaged snacks in the local market is mind...

“Discover Dakshin” at Kurry Accent

South Indian delicacies are well known for their simple but...
A delightful day

“Oh! This is so you. What a wonderful colour! You have to buy this...
The trusty petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly is one of those things that can be found in every...
The season of dazzling shoes

‘Tis the wedding season and we are all thankful for it. This means...
‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ begins

‘Food Education: The Culture of Taste’ is the theme of the fourth...
Le Reve Winter 2019 collection now in stores

Le Reve, one of the country’s leading fashion brands, recently...

Law & Our Rights

How far the Biological Diversity Act 2017 complies with international obligations?

Access under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is meant...

Combating intolerance

Tolerance recognises the universal human rights and fundamental...

On payment of security deposit to landlords

We have rented an office for a term of four years in Banani with a...