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Front Page

Feni water given; wait on for Teesta

With Dhaka eagerly waiting for the signing of the Teesta water...
Dhaka, Delhi sign seven documents

Bangladesh and India yesterday signed seven bilateral documents,...
8 going to Europe to inspect 15 lifts

An eight-member delegation of Mymensingh’s Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul...

Geneva Camp erupts

Over 50 people, including 15 cops, were injured as Geneva camp...
Migrant Workers: 120 more return from Saudi Arabia

Around 120 more Bangladeshi migrant workers returned from Saudi...
NHRC ‘retirement home for bureaucrats’

The National Human Rights Commission has become a retirement home...

Back Page

PM receives ‘Tagore Peace Award 2018’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday received ‘Tagore Peace Award...
Her torment never ended

A 15-year-old girl, seeking legal help after she was raped, got...
Saad Ershad wins his father’s seat

HM Ershad’s son Rahgir Al Mahi Saad Ershad won the by-polls in...
Ten killed in minibus-lorry collision in Romania

Ten people were killed and seven injured on Saturday when a lorry...
Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare

The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance...
16 killed in jihadist attacks in Nigeria

At least 16 people, including 11 soldiers, have been killed in...

Thousands stranded on the Padma

With her two children, Momtaz Begum were headed for Magura from...
Trump Impeachment Bid: White House docs subpoenaed

The Trump administration yesterday complained of harassment by...
Violence halts Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s metro system stayed shut yesterday, paralysing...
Nine jihadists killed in Russia strikes on Idlib

Nine jihadists were killed yesterday in Russian airstrikes on Syria...
Erdogan says Turkey to launch military operation in northeast Syria

Turkey will mount a military operation in northeast Syria, it said...

Tulip among top London politicians

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has earned a spot among the most influential...
Faulty Justice System: Thai judge shoots self in courtroom in protest

A Thai judge shot himself in the chest in front of a packed court...
Canada Tory leader slammed over dual US citizenship

He was supposed to be touting his tough stance on crime but...
Beatles classic ‘Abbey Road’ tops charts again after 50 years

Classic Beatles album “Abbey Road” is back at number one in Britain...
Eight killed, 18 wounded in Rwanda attack

Unidentified gunmen killed eight people and injured 18 during an...

Business

Listed MNCs thrive on superior skills

The 11 listed multinational companies of the Dhaka bourse are...
More VAT software makers being listed

The National Board of Revenue’s large taxpayer unit (LTU) has...
US airlines grapple with ‘unfair tax’

US airlines are scrambling to digest a new 10 percent tariff on...
Hong Kong’s wealthiest man donates $100m to local businesses

Hong Kong’s wealthiest man will donate more than US$100 million to...
PayPal becomes first member to exit Facebook’s Libra Association

US payments processor PayPal Holdings Inc said on Friday it was...
Antitrust probers in Congress ask Spotify to detail alleged Apple abuses

US lawmakers have requested information from Apple critic Spotify...

NBR seeks funds to buy 14 container scanners

The National Board of Revenue plans to buy 14 container scanners to...
eGeneration inks deal with Indian company for tech transfer

EGENERATION Ltd, one of the leading technology and tech investment...
India makes fifth rate cut, slashes growth forecast

INDIA’S central bank on Friday cut interest rates for the fifth...
As Fed policymakers comb data, few decisive signals on outlook

Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday signaled they are on high...
US unemployment rate hits 3.5pc

The US unemployment rate dropped to near a 50-year low of 3.5...
US agency reviews whether 2,000 Teslas should have been recalled

US regulators said on Friday they were reviewing whether Tesla Inc...

Jobike enters DU

Bicycle rental company Jobike is going to roll out its service in...
US retailers eye strong holiday season despite trade worries

DESPITE the flurry of trade and political uncertainties hanging...
Dubai seeks investment to bolster flagging economy

With the highest tower in the world, grand commercial centres and...
Japan’s Uniqlo takes plunge in uncertain Indian retail market

Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo on Friday opened its first store in...
India clampdown hits Kashmir’s Silicon Valley

The coffee machines have been cold, computer screens blank and work...
China’s yuan to slip to new decade lows as trade war drags on

The Chinese yuan will slip by year-end to deeper lows last hit...

Sports

Maradona gets first win at new club

Two late goals helped Gimnasia to get a long-awaited first victory...
Milner rescues L’pool from Foxes

James Milner scored a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool moved eight...
Vettori joining on October 25

Newly-appointed spin consultant and former New Zealand captain...
Pandya undergoes surgery

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya underwent successful surgery on his...
Extra security for Pak-SL T20 series

Army personnel with police have been deployed in and around the...
BRAC, NSU advance

BRAC University won a five-goal thriller against ULAB while North...
Man City face Wolves today

Riyad Mahrez is finally back to his best after a frustrating debut...

Milan hang on for win

Pepe Reina pulled off a superb penalty save in stoppage time to...
Sri Lanka stun Pakistan

Inexperienced Sri Lanka stunned Pakistan by 64 runs in the first...
Mehedi, Mominul put BD A on top

After an impressive display on the opening day, it was once again...
KKR rope in Mills, Hussey

Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday named former New Zealand pacer...
Seagulls pile more misery on Spurs

Tottenham’s calamitous week went from bad to worse as Mauricio...
Novak thru’ to final

World number one Novak Djokovic yesterday cruised into the Japan...
Olympic champ disqualified for false start

Olympic champion Brianna McNeal of the United States was...

Real Madrid win six-goal thriller

Eden Hazard ended the wait for his first Real Madrid goal but his...
Focus on defence ahead of Qatar, India ties

After a day’s break following two FIFA friendly wins against Bhutan...
Rohit, Pujara extend lead

Rohit Sharma on Saturday struck a second successive hundred in his...
Oman U-21s coming for 5-match series

The Bangladesh under-21 hockey team will play a five-match series...
Osaka sets up final clash with Barty

Australia’s world number one Ash Barty beat eighth seed Kiki...
Platini’s ban to end next week

Former UEFA president Michel Platini is finally free to return to...

Editorial

Serial defaulter asks for restructuring loans

The case of Mother Textile warrants everyone’s attention. This...

Perennial manpower crisis in hospitals

We are dismayed by the poor state of affairs at the Sher-e-Bangla...

Opinion

‘The culture of impunity bedevilling public universities must be dealt with firmly’

What are your thoughts on the UGC probe committee’s recommendation...
Till an argument do us apart, no!

Nowadays while meeting someone after a lapse of a few months, and...

Press freedom: Forking paths in a world of discontent

The recent protests in Egypt, sparked by the allegation of...

A child’s right to identity

A name and a nationality are every child’s right. They are cardinal...

Letters

Recognising the transgender community

Gender identity is one of the most basic aspects of self...

City

Increase primary teachers’ facilities

Speakers at a discussion yesterday urged the government to increase...
Use of AI can reduce risk of question leaks

Digital transformation and use of artificial intelligence in...
A promising life extinguished

A college student reportedly died by suicide in Rajshahi yesterday,...
The Raintree Dhaka’s buffet offer marking Durga Utsab

The Raintree Dhaka, a new exclusive boutique hotel located in the...
Top drug trader of Rajshahi arrested

Police yesterday arrested Shish Mohammad, one of the district’s top...

‘It will be our failure as a nation’

Eminent rights activist and environmentalist Sultana Kamal...
Govt framework needed for affordable housing

The government needs to create a framework for providing affordable...
Death of Liza: Investigation finds ‘lack of responsible behaviour’ by OC

Police investigation into the death of Liza Rahman has found “lack...
Save Karnaphuli Paper Mills for the sake of education

A human chain yesterday urged the government to save the state...
Sixth grader’s body recovered

Police yesterday started quizzing the accused of a case filed over...

Dhaka-Manchester Biman flight by Jan

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will launch a direct flight between Dhaka...
Women run the show at this Sunamganj mandap

“Sarbojanin Bhratri Sangha Puja Committee” of Sunamganj has been...
MACES holds multi-country education meet

MACES held its annual multi-country education meet and an award...
Road accidents kill 7, injure 33

At least seven people were killed and 33 injured in road accidents...

Country

Alokito Hridoy School holds STEM fair in Tangail

Alokito Hridoy School, an initiative of Alokito Hridoy Foundation...
Man arrested for ‘killing’ wife

A man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife yesterday morning...

Jute farming in serious decline

Jute production in Lalmonirhat has decreased to less than one-third...

2 ‘human organ traffickers’ held

Police in two separate drives arrested two alleged human organ...

World

At least 97 killed; 4000 wounded

A curfew was lifted in Baghdad yesterday following days of protests...
French launches terror probe on knife attack at police HQ

French detectives on Friday referred the investigation into a knife...
Iran releases Aussie ‘spy couple’

An Australian travel-blogging couple who were detained in Iran on...

EU rejects UK’s request for weekend talks

The European Union has rejected a British request to hold Brexit...
Iran hackers ‘targeted US presidential campaign’

Microsoft on Friday said a hacker group linked to Iran unleashed...
Palestinians to receive $430m Israeli transfer

The Palestinian Authority will receive a transfer of 1.5 billion...

N Korean, US officials start nuclear talks

North Korean and US officials yesterday gathered for new nuclear...
Prince Harry sues UK tabloids over ‘phone hacking’

Prince Harry has launched legal action against two British tabloid...
Sanders had heart attack; released

Doctors confirmed on Friday that US Senator Bernie Sanders, 78,...

Arts & Entertainment

TV WATCH

‘Bhalobashar Alo Adhar’, directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, will be...
Bogura Youth Choir celebrates 43 years

Bogura Youth Choir, a renowned socio-cultural organization in the...

ITI, TOMARI DHAKA to release in November

Iti, Tomari Dhaka, Bangladesh’s first anthology film, is set to...
Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ back at top of charts 50 years after its release

The Beatles’ Abbey Road has returned to the top of the British...

Ramendu Majumdar looks back on his childhood Puja memories

Ekushey Padak awardee Ramendu Majumdar has been working in the...
Ameen Badal’s solo Ghazal soiree at National Museum

Ameen Badal’s solo Ghazal soiree was held at Poet Sufia Kamal...

Health

Pain management of older persons: physiotherapy is a hope

Pain in older people is highly prevalent and regarded as ‘normal’...
Celebrated the World Heart Day

Sheikh Fazilatunnessa Mujib Memorial KPJ Specialised Hospital and...

AI may be as effective as health professionals at improving health care

Artificial intelligence (AI) appears to detect diseases from...
Intimate partner violence is linked to suboptimal breastfeeding practices in poorer countries

Mothers exposed to intimate partner violence in low- and middle...

Three-in-one inhaler therapy can improve lung function and reduce asthma attacks

Patients with severe asthma which is not controlled with standard...
Regular nut consumption tied to less weight gain

Eating more nuts is associated with less weight gain over time,...