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301. Inclusive commemoration of Ekushey  Published: February 20, 2023 21:26:32

No nation in the world history has an achievement of the order of Amor (eternal) Ekushey so far as the love and sacrifice for mother tongue is concerned. Paradoxically, few...


302. নিরবচ্ছিন্নভাবে গণতন্ত্র চর্চার পথে বিএনপি হচ্ছে একটি প্রতিবন্ধকতা: হাছান মাহমুদPublished: February 20, 2023 21:19:45

আওয়ামী লীগের যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক ড. হাছান মাহমুদ বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশে নিরবচ্ছিন্নভাবে গণতন্ত্র চর্চার পথে গণতান্ত্রিক রীতিনীতি ও গণতান্ত্রিক শাসন ব্যবস্থাকে আরো গভীরে প্রোথিত করার ক্ষেত্রে বিএনপি হচ্ছে একটি প্রতিবন্ধকতা। সোমবার...


303. Gutted Gulshan building with luxurious structure had no fire safety systemPublished: February 20, 2023 21:12:07

The Fire Service and Civil Defence has found many “safety lapses” in the upscale building that caught fire in Dhaka’s Gulshan on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring...


304. One Gulshan fire victim moved to ICU, two others dischargedPublished: February 20, 2023 20:53:31

One of the victims of an apartment building fire in Dhaka’s Gulshan is in “critical condition” and has been put under intensive care at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of...


305. Securing financial future and unlocking investment potentialPublished: February 20, 2023 20:50:32

While investing in Bangladesh may offer attractive returns for investors, it's crucial to keep in mind the possible financial hazards that come with factors such as inflation, unemployment, reserve depletion,...


306. Strengthening policies to support sustainable developmentPublished: February 20, 2023 20:48:37

[The third and last part of the three-part article on Just and Green Transition in Bangladesh]   As discussed in the previous pieces, growth is the priority for policymakers, and...


307. ‘Remaining vigilant although no security threat’Published: February 20, 2023 20:46:08

Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) M Khurshid Hossain on Monday said that although there is no threat of militant attack on the occasion of International Mother Language...


308. Awami League to ensure public safety staying on streets: Obaidul QuaderPublished: February 20, 2023 20:30:54

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said the ruling party would ensure the safety of the country's people by taking stance on streets. "No matter how much...


309. 30pc people cut down meal intake due to climate change impactsPublished: February 20, 2023 20:27:58

Around 30 per cent of people lessened the intake of their meals due to the climate change impact while the same percentage of people were also unable to afford food...


310. BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul admitted to hospital againPublished: February 20, 2023 20:27:03

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been admitted to hospital four days after he returned home after receiving treatment in Singapore. Fakhrul suddenly reported feeling unwell at his...


311. SSC, equivalent examinations to begin on April 30Published: February 20, 2023 20:04:54

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on April 30 and it will continue till May 23. The examination schedule was published on Monday, according to BSS. A...


312. ‘Should China ally with Russia, there would be a world war’Published: February 20, 2023 19:59:25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned China in a newspaper interview on Monday against supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine and said doing so would bring on a world war....


313. BSEC appoints four new independent directors at Dhaka Stock ExchangePublished: February 20, 2023 19:52:14

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has appointed four new independent directors at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). A letter signed by the Additional Director of BSEC Mohammad Nazrul Islam has...


314. PM seeks UN support to relocate Rohingya refugees to BhashancharPublished: February 20, 2023 19:48:09

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Monday, sought United Nations (UN) assistance to relocate the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals to the well-developed Bhashanchar when the UN Resident Coordinator to Bangladesh Gwyn...


315. St. Joseph Int’l School to offer Duke of Edinburgh’s International AwardPublished: February 20, 2023 19:36:18

An Award Centre Sub-Licence signing ceremony took place between The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh and St. Joseph International School on the school premises in Dhaka recently, according to...


316. Responsible behaviour of the tourists necessary to save the SundarbansPublished: February 20, 2023 19:23:12

The Sundarbans is the world's largest uninterrupted tidal mangrove forest, covering 10,000 square kilometres. Approximately 6,017 square kilometres are located in Bangladesh, with around 69 per cent being land and...


317. NSU holds seminar on philosophical challenges of climate changePublished: February 20, 2023 19:21:19

The Department of History and Philosophy (DHP) of North South University (NSU) organised a seminar on the Philosophical Challenges of Climate Change on Monday. The seminar featured Dr Samuel J....


318. Mercantile Bank holds training on shariah-based banking, financePublished: February 20, 2023 19:05:08

Mercantile Bank Limited organised a virtual training on ‘Fundamentals of Shariah Based Banking and Finance’ recently, according to a press release. A total number of 94 officials from various branches...


319. Shimanto Bank signs deal with Bangladesh Bank on Export Facilitation Pre-financing FundPublished: February 20, 2023 18:59:34

Shimanto Bank has recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in Export Facilitation Pre-financing Fund of TK 100.00 billion. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr...


320. 400 marginal farmers get farm loans from AB Bank through smart cards in GopalganjPublished: February 20, 2023 18:51:17

AB Bank Limited disbursed Krishi Loans under own supervision to small and marginal farmers through smart cards at Gopalganj. According to a press release, as many as 400 marginal farmers...


321. India's sugar output could fall further as cane matures earlyPublished: February 20, 2023 18:47:30

India is set to produce lesser sugar than previously estimated by industry bodies and government agencies, with the cane crop maturing early and losing weight due to weather conditions in...


322. Prime Bank, ITFC sign Master Murabaha AgreementPublished: February 20, 2023 18:39:35

Prime Bank has signed a Master Murabaha Agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member organisation of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The arrangement will support the...


323. HC summons National Bank’s manager to explain over transaction at nightPublished: February 20, 2023 18:36:07

The High Court (HC) on Monday summoned the manager of National Bank's Gulshan Commercial Branch to explain over his action of giving an opportunity to a customer to withdraw money...


324. Premier Bank gets two new additional managing directorsPublished: February 20, 2023 18:31:17

Mr Shamsuddin Chowdhury and Mr Md. Shahid Hassan Mallik have recently been promoted to the position of the Additional Managing Director (AMD) of the Premier Bank Limited. Prior to this...


325. UN Bangla font now in UnicodePublished: February 20, 2023 18:27:27

Marking International Mother's Language day, United Nations Development Programme has launched the Unicode version, with seven different iterations, of the UN Bangla font to ease access to the internet for...


326. আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস উপলক্ষ্যে ইসলামী ব্যাংক ফাউন্ডেশনের আলোচনা সভা ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠিতPublished: February 20, 2023 18:23:25

শহীদ দিবস  ও আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস উপলক্ষ্যে ইসলামী ব্যাংক ফাউন্ডেশনের উদ্যোগে আলোচনা সভা ও দোয়া অনুষ্ঠানের আয়োজন করা হয়। গণমাধ্যমে পাঠানো এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে বলা হয়, সোমবার আইবিএফ প্রধান কার্যালয়...


327. Bangladesh set to observe Language Martyr’s DayPublished: February 20, 2023 18:19:19

The nation is set to observe 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day on Tuesday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes...


328. এবার ৬ষ্ঠ শ্রেণির পরীক্ষায় অকৃতকার্য হলো চ্যাটজিপিটিPublished: February 20, 2023 18:18:28

এবার সিঙ্গাপুরের ৬ষ্ঠ শ্রেণির পরীক্ষার প্রশ্ন সমাধান করতে ব্যর্থ হলো সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে আলোড়ন তোলা কৃত্রিম বুদ্ধিমত্তা সম্পন্ন চ্যাটবট চ্যাটজিপিটি, খবর নিউইয়র্ক ভিত্তিক সংবাদ মাধ্যম বিজনেস ইনসাইডারের। চলতি মাসে দেশটির প্রথম...


329. Southeast Bank contributes Tk 3.0m to Dhaka Residential Model College for integrated farmingPublished: February 20, 2023 18:13:25

Southeast Bank Limited Contributed Tk 3.0 million to Dhaka Residential Model College for integrated agriculture farming as a part of its Special Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque...


330. ১৩ দিন হেঁটে ঢাকা কেন্দ্রীয় শহিদ মিনারে এলেন পথিক মৃণাল দাসPublished: February 20, 2023 18:06:51

"আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙানো, একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারী আমি কি ভুলিতে পারি ছেলেহারা শত মায়ের অশ্রু গড়ায়ে ফেব্রুয়ারী আমি কি ভুলিতে পারি" না, বাঙালি ফেব্রুয়ারি মাসের একুশ তারিখ ভোলে নি। আর তাই...


331. Mutual Trust Bank Limited signs MoU with AmarLabPublished: February 20, 2023 17:51:06

Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AmarLab at a ceremony held at the office of AmarLab. Under this MoU, MTB Customers will...


332. Bangladesh logs 14 new Covid casesPublished: February 20, 2023 17:42:59

Bangladesh has recorded 14 new cases of Covid-19 in a day, taking the overall tally of infections to 2,037,764. The death toll from the disease stayed unchanged at 29,445 over...


333. আলপনায় সেজেছে শহীদ মিনার, চলছে শেষ মুহূর্তের প্রস্তুতিPublished: February 20, 2023 17:35:19

ভাষা আন্দোলনের গৌরবময় স্মৃতির সঙ্গে শোকের রক্তঝরা দিন একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারিতে ভাষা শহীদদের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদনের জন্য কেন্দ্রীয় শহীদ মিনার ঘিরে চলছে শেষ মুহূর্তের প্রস্তুতি। মহামারী পেরিয়ে মঙ্গলবার শহীদ দিবস ও...


334. Gas shortage exposes South Asian economies to more painPublished: February 20, 2023 17:34:13

With a little over a month to go for peak shopping season during Ramadan, the head of Pakistan's retail industry body is shuttling between meetings, pressing officials to relax orders...


335. Why the success of making an artificial heart remains elusive?Published: February 20, 2023 17:34:02

The technological achievements of humankind since John F. Kennedy's challenge to land a man on the moon and safely return him to Earth in 1962 have been remarkable. However, building...


336. দরপতন থামছে না পুঁজিবাজারে, লেনদেন বাড়লেও ‘নেই ভারসাম্য’Published: February 20, 2023 17:27:03

পুঁজিবাজারে টানা দ্বিতীয় দিন ‘ঢালাও দরপতনে’ বিনিয়োগকারীদের হতাশা আরও বেড়েছে। সোমবার ঢাকা স্টক এক্সচেঞ্জে লেনদেন হওয়া কোম্পানিগুলোর মধ্যে দর বেড়েছে কেবল ১৪টির। বিপরীতে দর হারিয়ে লেনদেন শেষ করেছে ১৪২টি কোম্পানি।...


337. বান্দরবানে কোয়ান্টাম কসমো স্কুল ও কলেজ পরিদর্শন করলেন শিক্ষামন্ত্রীPublished: February 20, 2023 17:18:20

বান্দরবান জেলার লামায় অবস্থিত কোয়ান্টাম কসমো স্কুল ও কলেজ পরিদর্শন করেছেন শিক্ষামন্ত্রী ডা. দীপু মনি। এসময় তিনি কোয়ান্টাম কসমো কলেজের একাডেমিক ভবন উদ্বোধন করেন। রবিবার প্রতিষ্ঠানটি পরিদর্শনের সময় শিক্ষার্থীদের উদ্দেশ্যে...


338. Japan to provide $28.7m grants for two projectsPublished: February 20, 2023 17:08:08

Japan and Bangladesh signed the Exchange of Notes on the Japanese Grant Aid for two projects on Monday. IWAMA Kiminori, the ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh and Ms. Sharifa Khan,...


339. Jamdani weaving in Bangladesh: Weavers neglected, production fallingPublished: February 20, 2023 16:36:58

Jamdani saree epitomises elegance and sophistication, thanks to its aesthetic designs and contrasting weaves. Its fine muslin fabric, adorned with eye-catching craftsmanship in monochromatic, two-colour, light or heavy designs, is...


340. Biden makes an unannounced visit to UkrainePublished: February 20, 2023 16:26:45

US President Joe Biden announced new military aid for Ukraine during an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital on Monday, showing solidarity with Kyiv days before the first anniversary of...


341. Bangabandhu was imprisoned for waging language movement: PMPublished: February 20, 2023 15:48:07

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was imprisoned repeatedly for waging language movement though efforts were made to downplay his role...


342. Stocks extend losing streak amid lack of confidencePublished: February 20, 2023 15:33:51

Stocks extended the losing streak for the second straight session on Monday as sellers kept their dominance on the trading floor amid a lack of clear direction in the market....


343. 'Detachable cabin' in aircraft could it revolutionise air travel safetyPublished: February 20, 2023 15:20:45

Flying can be a scary experience, with many people experiencing anxiety regarding air travel. Ukrainian aviation engineer, Vladimir Tatarenko, has spent over three years designing a new safety system to...


344. Pakistan, Afghanistan close main border crossing; sound of gunfire reportedPublished: February 20, 2023 15:07:20

The main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Monday, officials from the two sides said, and residents in the area reported the sound of gunfire near the...


345. The Romantics: A taste of Bollywood nostalgia Published: February 20, 2023 14:58:10

Yash Raj Films is one of the best-known names in the film industry of this subcontinent. Many film connoisseurs might not instantly recognise the name of a film production and...


346. হঠাৎ অসুস্থ মির্জা ফখরুল, ভর্তি হলেন হাসপাতালেPublished: February 20, 2023 14:57:16

সিঙ্গাপুরে চিকিৎসা করিয়ে দেশে ফেরার চার দিনের মাথায় হাসপাতালে ভর্তি হলেন বিএনপি মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর। সোমবার গুলশানে বিএনপি চেয়ারপারসনের কার্যালয়ে নিজের চেম্বারে হঠাৎ অসুস্থ বোধ করেন তিনি। এরপর...


347. Go seasonless with just black and white in your wardrobePublished: February 20, 2023 14:39:21

A colourful closet is lovely, but there is nothing wrong with having some essential black clothing and accessories. You can wear these alone or mix and match them with other...


348. Nior makeup fest to be held in MarchPublished: February 20, 2023 14:31:22

‘Nior Makeup Training Festival 2023’ will be held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on March 18. World-famous makeup artist Kennedy Hoffmann will take a master class on...


349. SC asks Labour Court not to frame charge against Dr Yunus until Mar 27Published: February 20, 2023 14:25:41

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Labour Court not to frame charge until March 27 this year in the case filed against Nobel laureate Prof...


350. Another victim of Gulshan fire dies, taking toll to 2Published: February 20, 2023 14:24:47

Police say a second victim has died after a fire at a Gulshan apartment building on Sunday. The victim has been identified as Rajib aka Raju, who worked as a...