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Tillerson blames Saudi-led group for GCC rift stalemate

03:46 AM, 20 Oct 2017 Friday

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said he has little hope that the months-long Gulf diplomatic crisis will be resolved soon, blaming the Saudi-led group of countries for lack of progress.

Tanvir sets up victory for Bangladesh A in second one-dayer

03:43 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

A match-winning knock by Tanvir Haider steered Bangladesh A team towards 1-0 lead...

Prof Golam Rabbani new DU proctor

02:46 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Professor AKM Golam Rabbani of Dhaka University (DU) Islamic History and Culture Department...

Brain activity may prevent Insomnia-related depression

02:44 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

While lack of sleep is a major risk factor for depression, not everyone who tosses and turns at night becomes depressed. According to a study, individuals whose brains are more attuned to rewards may be protected from the negative mental health effects of poor sleep.

Accord, Alliance to leave Bangladesh next year

02:28 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Accord and Alliance, the two western buyers' platforms working to improve workplace safety in the Bangladesh readymade garment sector, will leave Bangladesh at the end of the tenure on May 31, 2018 if the remediation of factory buildings is properly completed.

BNP lawyers’ fistfight in front of TV cameras

02:01 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Pro-BNP lawyers of the High Court and lower courts locked into a fistfight over briefing journalists in front of television cameras on the makeshift court premises of Bakshibazar on Thursday, after the BNP chief secured bail in two graft cases.

Govt to build Shishu Palli for orphan Rohingya children

01:57 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

The government has taken an initiative to build ‘Shishu Palli’, a kind of residence, for protecting the orphan Rohingya children.

BGB chief seeks international community’s role over Rohingya issue

01:30 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Abul Hossain sought effective role of international community to resolve Rohingya crisis.

Govt working to make cities, towns standard: Amu

01:20 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Industries minister Amir Hossain Amu today said the government has been working to make...

71 to vie for each seat in DU ‘Gha’ unit admission test tomorrow

12:33 PM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

As many as 71 admission seekers will vie for each seat at the first year admission test of 'Gha'...

Public Library to launch mobile libraries across country

11:45 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Sufia Kamal National Public Library is going to launch mobile library activities across the country.

Broadband to go to every union within next year: Joy

10:55 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy...

Spain to trigger Article 155 to block Catalan autonomy

10:16 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Spain will enact Article 155 of the Constitution which allows Madrid to suspend Catalonia’s autonomy, the prime minister’s office said in a statement.

Pakistani court indicts Nawaz Sharif, daughter

09:13 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

A Pakistani anti-corruption court on Thursday indicted ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter over allegations linked to ownership of London properties, pressing charges over...

Hasan Ali Breaks Waqar Younis’ Record

08:57 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali on Wednesday became the fastest to reach 50 one-day international wickets for Pakistan. Ali, who also became fifth fastest to take 50 wickets overall...

There are no Muslim or Christian terrorists: Dalai Lama

07:55 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

There are no Muslim or Christian terrorists because terrorists are no more religious once they embrace terror, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on Wednesday on his first visit to Manipur capital Imphal...

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal no 3

07:36 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal no three as the well-marked low over West Central Bay and adjoining area...

Taliban attack army camp in Afghanistan, killing 43

07:27 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

Taliban militants killed at least 43 Afghan troops early on Thursday when they stormed a military base in southern Afghanistan, the Defence Ministry said...

Khaleda gets bail against Tk 2 lakh bond

06:10 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

A special court in Dhaka on Thursday granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage and Zia Charitable Trust graft cases against Tk 2lakh bond. The court also asked the BNP chairperson to take permission before leaving the country...

PayPal starts operation in Bangladesh

05:52 AM, 19 Oct 2017 Thursday

PayPal, a global online payment system, started its service in Bangladesh on Thursday, paving the way for hassle-free electronic money transfer and increasing access to foreign consumers as well as easing the collection of money for the freelancers of the country...