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PM for Akhaura-Agartala rail route resumption

Stressing the need for enhancing connectivity  between Bangladesh and India to boost bilateral trade and commerce, Prime  Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the rail communication on Akhaura-Agartala  route should be reopened."We have to enhance the connectivity. Everything (...

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Half bus fare for Dhaka students from today

Public transport owners on Tuesday decided to take half fare from students in Dhaka from today.General Secretary of Road Transport Owners' Association Khandaker Enayet Ullah told a press conference at the city's Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue."The half bus fare for students will come into eff...

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Dhaka to adopt ‘peace declaration’ at world conference: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said Dhaka will adopt a 'peace declaration' at the 'World Peace Conference' to be held here from December 4 and 5 that expected a gathering of peace activists from more than 90 countries. "Peace activists from nearly 91 countrie...

World

Pentagon claims Russia continues boosting troops near border with Ukraine

The United States continues to see additions to the Russian forces near the Russian-Ukrainian border, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs John Kirby told a briefing on Monday. Asked to comment on reports saying that Russian troops are allegedly staying near the Russian-Ukra...

Country

T-Aman harvesting on in full swing in Netrakona

The harvesting of T-Aman rice is going on in full swing in all the ten upazilas of the district, widely known as rice surplus area in the country. Farmers are passing busy times with harvesting the paddy in festive mood. The growers and crop specialists of the department of agricultural ex...

Business

Price fall in large caps drives stocks down

Stocks on Tuesday witnessed downward trend due mainly to price fall in large-cap securities.DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), plunged 92.25 points or 1.35 per cent to settle at 6,703. Two other indices also ended sharply lower with the DSE 30 Index, comprising blue chips, losi...

Business

Humayun urges UNIDO to mobilise green tech for nations in transition

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun urged the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to mobilize green and innovative technologies for the countries in transition. The minister attended the high-level opening ceremony of the 19th General Conference of UNIDO virtua...

Business

Commercial tomato farming brings smiles to Rajshahi farmers

Farmers have found the path of becoming financially solvent through tomato farming as it has already delighted many of them in the region, including its vast Barind tract, for the last couple of years.In addition to the professional farmers, scores of armatures, particularly the educated and semi-ed...

Sports,Cricket

Mominul blames himself, top order for defeat

Bangladesh captain Mominul rued the lack of runs from the top order and himself, saying that it made the difference in the first Test which Bangladesh lost by eight wickets despite taking a 44-run lead in first innings.The home side had posted 330 runs in the first innings after being reduced to 49-...

Business

Stocks rebound on both bourses

After witnessing a downward trend in the six  sessions, stocks on Monday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges  as investors remained active on sector-wise issues.  After witnessing volatility, DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock  Exchange (DSE), went up...

Business

‘Bangladesh-India CEO Forum’ meet soon: Indian minister

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today said that the meeting of ‘Bangladesh-India CEO Forum’ will be held soon aimed at promoting mutual investment of the countries. “India-Bangladesh CEO Forum will promote bilateral investments and trade. Look forward to having 1st meeti...

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BNP is responsible for Khaleda’s illness: Obaidul Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said BNP is responsible for the illness of its chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.“The government is observing Khaleda Zia's health treatment issue. The BNP (its leaders) is responsible for Khaleda Zia's illness because they are doing ...

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Arrival of migratory birds continues in Northern region

Common people are witnessing the continuous arrival of migratory birds from the Himalayan and Siberian regions in the water bodies across the northern region (N-region).The riverine char areas and water bodies have worn an eye-catching look with arrival of migratory birds and their well-mannered fly...

Country

AL-backed panel sweeps Khulna Bar election

Awami League backed Bangabandhu Ainjibi Parisad has swept the Khulna Bar Association election, bagging 12 posts out of 14.Bangabandhu Ainjibi Parishad's candidates Saiful Islam and SM Tarique Mahmud Tara have been elected president and general secretary (GS) respectively in the polls held yester...

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Police nab alleged fraud in Rajshahi

Police on Monday arrested an alleged fraudster on charge of his involvement in cheating people in the name of giving a job to the post of police constable. The detained person has been identified as Habib Rahman, a resident of Mohammadpur village under Bagmara upazila in the district. Poli...

Sports,Cricket

Sohan steps in as concussion sub for debutant Yasir

Wicket-keeper batter Nurul Hasan stepped in as concussion sub for Yasir Ali, who was struck on his helmet by a shot pitched delivery of Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi on the fourth day morning session of the first cricket Test.The incident happened in the 30th over of Bangladesh’s se...

Sports,Cricket

Domingo hopes against the hopes

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo hoped against the hopes to deny Pakistan victory in the first Test, relying on the popular saying “anything is possible in Test cricket”.But the hosts indeed would have to pull off a miracle as Pakistan needed just 93 runs to seal the deal with all 1...

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Bangladesh to extend policy support for investment-friendly environment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday invited investors of the world to come up with investment in Bangladesh, saying her country is ready to provide all policy support for creating investment-friendly environment.“...We are committed to providing all policy support, including infrastructure,...

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UN resolution on Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC a big achievement: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday told the parliament that unanimous adoption of the resolution in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on graduation of Bangladesh to a developing nation from the LDC category is a great achievement and ‘rare honour’ for the country.“This achievement...

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Saudi companies keen to invest in Bangladesh

Saudi Arabian Minister for Transport and Logistic Services Engineer Saleh Nasser A Al-Jasser on Sunday said Saudi public and private companies are keen to invest in Bangladesh in infrastructure development, power, port, energy and renewable energy sectors.He said this while calling on Prime Minister...