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Can top regulator avoid liability?
By P R Biswas
Formidable banking scams through defaulted loans one after another have reportedly caused a restless and dubious situation all over
PM calls for befitting reply
By News Desk
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the All European Awami League leaders to give a befitting reply to the
'Sufia Kamal dormitory incident shameful'
By Sujan Mia
Terming the incident at Dhaka University's Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall as a 'shame', eminent writer and researcher Syed Abul
Hearing postponed again over Khaleda's illness
By AA Correspondent
The placing of arguments in the Zia Charitable Trust Corruption case has been postponed once again owing to BNP
Nor'wester lashes Dhaka
By Golam Mostafa Jibon
A nor'wester swept over different parts of the country including the capital yesterday evening, lashed homesteads, crops and trees.
Anis Ud Dowla, an industrial visionary of agri-business
By Tapan Khan
M Anis Ud Dowla, Chairman of Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), one of the leading industrialists of the country said,
JS body for quota reforms
By AA Correspondent
Parliamentary Committee on Ministry of Public Administration has expressed opinions in favor of reforming quota system for entry into
Tarique surrenders BD nationality, says Shahriar
By News Desk
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has said Tarique Rahman, now acting chairman of BNP and living
China dragon boats sink, 17 killed
Two dragon boats practicing to race on a river in China have overturned and 17 people drowned, the official
Kabul blast kills 52
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a voter registration center in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday, killing
Google Doodle celebrates Earth Day
By AA Correspondent
Google collaborates Earth Day 2018 with renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall to speak about the planet's future.
US Human Rights Report on Bangladesh biased: Inu
By News Desk
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday said that the recently published US Human Rights Report was biased and violated
Asia▲ Top
Modi likely to visit China next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in China next week to improve bilateral
North Korea refugees face pressures in South
When elite North Korean soldier Joo Seung-hyeon made his way through the Demilitarized Zone, avoiding minefields and watchtowers to
Drone shot down near Saudi royal palace
Saudi Arabia was finalizing regulation for the use of recreational drones, state media said Sunday, after a toy aircraft
Israel rejects Hamas killing involvement
Israel's defense minister has dismissed suggestions that spy agency Mossad had assassinated a Palestinian lecturer who was shot dead
Palestinian professor killed in Malaysia
A Palestinian professor and member of the Hamas militant organization has been killed in a drive-by shooting on the
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FFs urged to work for AL candidates
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan yesterday called upon all the freedom fighters and pro-liberation forces to work in unison for
Rosina is in critical condition: Doctor
Doctors from the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilita-tion or Pongu Hospital have said Rosina, the woman who
BUBT Alumni Association organizes first carnival
By AA Correspondent
Professor Md Abu Saleh, Patron, BUBTAA and Vice Chancellor of BUBT, inaugurated the ceremony as the chief guest. Prof
Atikur gets BUFT Award
By AA Correspondent
Fortnightly `Educ-ation Watch Maga-zine' handed over 'Special Award 2018' to some professionals for their special contribution in PR Management
Baishakhi Mela ends today
The 10-day long 'Baishakhi Mela' on the Bangla Academy premises will end today (Monday).Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corpor-ation
ESDO for an urgent action to ban plastic products
By AA Correspondent
Alarmed Youths called for an urgent action to ban plastic products. A mobile campaign was organized by Environment &
Agricultural scientists' role lauded
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said agricultural scientists have been playing significant role to attain the country's food-sufficiency. "The
JS for building safe homes in all divisions
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Welfare Ministry yesterday suggested building separate safe homes for men and women in
World▲ Top
London Marathon takes place in record breaking heat
This year's London Marathon was the hottest on record, according to weather forecasters. More than 40,000 runners have set
'We have got a great history in our city of protests'
By International Desk
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told Donald Trump he should expect loud protests if he visits London this year.
Nude gunman kills 3 at US restaurant
A nude gunman shot dead three people and injured at least four more in the early hours of Sunday
Melania plans 1st state dinner
It was three days before the most important dinner party she has ever hosted, but Melania Trump was not
300 personalities sign manifesto against new anti-Semitism
More than 300 French dignitaries and stars have signed a manifesto denouncing a "new anti-Semitism" marked by "Islamist radicalization"
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Koreas lay foundations for peace
President Moon Jae-in's first visit to the UAE last month marked another historic moment in the two countries'
Bard of Avon and Bengal
William Shakespeare, one of the most read and greatest playwrights of the world was born on 23rd April
Editorial▲ Top
The world of William Shakespeare
There is something of Shakespeare you will spot everywhere. The universality is what you cannot miss, for there
Fake or wrong news --- A danger between the lines
The story of bdnews24.com used the word "embarrass" from an unidentified PMO official. My learning in journalism after
Dissolving Parliament and upholding democracy
Much talk has been going on, and quite naturally too, about the forthcoming general election in the country.
America's rich political tradition
Despite Donald Trump, American democracy maintains its rich heritage, one that has resonance in large parts of the
Business▲ Top
New stunning HUAWEI nova 3e hits market with FullView Display and More
By Business Desk
Huawei Consumer Business Group has launched a new superstar smartphone HUAWEI nova 3e in the country which fuses high-end
GP's revenue, subscriber rise in Q1
By Business Desk
Grameenphone reported revenue of Taka 31.2 billion for the first quarter of 2018, two percent growth from the same
Tanners demand cent percent tax holiday in STE next fiscal
By Business Desk
Tannery factory owners have demanded cent percent tax holiday facility for tannery factories in Savar Tannery Estate (STE) in
2,600 more UPs to get high speed internet
By Business Desk
About 2,600 more union parishads will be brought under high speed internet connections through optical fiber cable aiming to
Stocks open the week down
Stocks opened the week down on Sunday as all indices on the country's both bourses-Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and
FBCCI for infrastructural dev of tourist spots
By AA Correspondent
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) have emphasized on development of transportation and infrastructural facilities
Global Business▲ Top
World Bank shareholders back $13b capital increase
The World Bank's shareholders on Saturday endorsed a $13 billion paid-in capital increase that will boost China's shareholding but
EU, Mexico reach agreement on free trade deal
The EU and Mexico said Saturday they had reached an "agreement in principle" to modernise an existing free trade
Japan may soften trade stance as US keeps up pressure
Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is
China welcomes US to trade deal discuss
China on Sunday said it welcomed plans by top US officials to visit the country to discuss trade and
No-deal Brexit 'disastrous' for food firms
By Business Desk
A free trade deal with the EU after Brexit is "crucial" for the UK food and drink industry and
US sanctions on Vekselberg have $1.5-$2b assets frozen
Assets totaling between $1.5 billion and $2 billion have been frozen as a result of sanctions imposed on Russian
Bolivia to invest in billion-dollar lithium deal
Bolivia will manufacture and market lithium batteries along with German company ACI Systems GmbH, which will invest $1.3 billion
GSMA puts new technology on hold in wake of US probe
A telecommunications standards organization - GSMA - said on Saturday it is delaying implementation of a new cellphone technology
EU, Singapore closer to signing FTA
By Business Desk
In the first step towards signing and concluding the European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA), the European Commission has
Commercial Capital▲ Top
BSC to get new vessel made in China
New vessel named "MV Banglaer Joyjatra" made in China is set to add to the fleet of Bangladesh Shipping
UPDF leader shot dead in Khagrachhari
A leader of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was gunned down and another man sustained bullet wound on Sunday
Novartis celebrates Community Partnership Day
Novartis Bangladesh yesterday celebrated Community Partnership Day where its 120 associates joined their hands to support more than 350
'Safe poultry products being produced locally'
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda yesterday said Bangladesh is now producing safe poultry products including meat and
Sports▲ Top
Sanchez inspires ManU win over Spurs in FA Cup semis
Manchester United inflicted yet more FA Cup semi-final misery on Tottenham Hotspur as Alexis Sanchez helped inspire a comeback
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar retires
Julio Cesar has retired from football after playing a last match for boyhood club Flamengo. The 38-year-old former Brazil,
Barcelona easily win historic 4th straight Copa del Rey
If it was a farewell, Andres Iniesta went out in style. The veteran midfielder is expected to soon confirm
Bangabandhu Asian Volleyball kicks off
By Sports Desk
Coming from behind, defending champions Bangladesh made a good start in the Bangabandhu Asian Senior Men's Central Zone International
Boult's jaw-dropping IPL catch leaves cricket world in awe
Trent Boult left the cricket world stunned with his fielding brilliance after taking a sensational catch hailed as the
Roma warm up for UEFA clash with win at SPAL
Roma enjoyed a perfect dress rehearsal for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with Liverpool when
Liverpool held by West Brom
West Brom produced a "useless comeback" by scoring two late goals to take a point at the Hawthorns, says
Nadal into Monte Carlo final beating Dimitrov
Defending champion Rafa Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title after beating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov
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Children's involvement in cultural activities stressed
Praising Bangladesh Shishu Academy's contribution the cultural development of children, Brahmanbaria Deputy Commissioner Rezwanur Rahman said, children can attain
Drinking water crisis acute in Naogaon
Drinking water crisis in Naogaon under Rajshahi division has been creating extreme sufferings to over lakhs of people specially
RAB arrests 2 young men with firearm
By AA Correspondent
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested two young men along with a foreign made revolver
Call to free rivers from pollution in Rajshahi
By Countrywide Desk
Speakers at a youth campaign unequivocally called for freeing the rivers and their tributaries from pollution and contamination for
Teenage girl rescued
By AA Correspondent
A teenage girl, who had been gone missing five days ago from Bishwanath upazila, was rescued from Jagannathpur upazila
Man found dead
By AA Correspondent
A man was found dead in front of Khajura police outpost in Jashore town on Saturday. Masudur Rahman Masud,
2 killed in road crash
By AA Correspondent
A father and his son were killed while another three injured as a private car hit a covered-van on
Bus-truck collision kills four
By AA Correspondent
Four people , including a child were killed and 15 injured following a head-on collision between a bus and
Sustainable urban wash program runs effectively
By Countrywide Desk
The Sustainable Urban Wash (SUW) program is running successfully to ensure supply of pure drinking water, hygienic sanitation and
Youth held for question leak
By AA Correspondent
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a young man from Sukpukuria village in Chaugachha upazila on Saturday evening
Entertainment▲ Top
Chanchal, Brindabon, Khushi, Samia to judge new reality show
By Entertainment Desk
National Film Award winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury has made his debut in reality shows. He has performed the role
A tale of romantic tragedy
By Entertainment Desk
Popular theatre troupe Loko Natyadal (Siddeshwari) will stage a charity show of its much-acclaimed play 'Sonai Madhab' today at
Sunny Leone to start shooting for her biopic
Sunny Leone is heading to South Africa to shoot 'Karenjit Kaur - The Untold Story of Sunny Leone'. She
Natalie Portman backs out of prize over Netanyahu
Hollywood actress Natalie Portman said she was backing out of a Jerusalem ceremony where she was to receive a
They came, they sang, they won
American pop-rock band OneRepublic wrapped the much-awaited Mumbai concert with a power-packed performance to one of their most popular
Solo show takes viewers down memory lane
By Entertainment Desk
Up and coming artist Azmeer Hossain is displaying 50 artworks at a solo show underway at Shilpangan Art Gallery
Kerry Katona wants to send her ashes into space
Singer Kerry Katona has reportedly arranged to have her ashes scattered in space after she dies. Katona, 37, has
Amber Rose tells why she walks naked around son
Actress Amber Rose says she walks around naked in front of her five-year-old son Sebastian "all the time". Rose
Zayn Malik gets his shaved head tattooed
Singer Zayn Malik has added to his collection of body tattoos. This time, he has got inked on his
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Tact to reduce graft lacking
The rampant corruption in political parties, bureaucracy, public management, and other areas, together with bribery, inappropriate use of government
Experts for eliminating plastic pollution
By News Desk
As Bangladesh joined the world in observing Earth Day on Sunday, experts sought measures to eliminate single-use plastics along
Police witness to 'sting' on reporters evicted
The family of a Myanmar policeman who told a court how police planted secret documents on Reuters reporters to
GP staff to continue demo
By Fakhruddin Mehedi
Employees of Grameenphone will continue their demonstration on a seven-point demand, including the salary hike and stopping 'illegal' job
Nepal's initial report questioned
By AA Correspondent
US-Bangla Airlines has said there are some 'inconsistencies' in the initial probe report by the Nepalese authorities on the
President to take oath Tuesday for 2nd term
By AA Correspondent
President M Abdul Hamid will be sworn in as the head of the state for a second consecutive term
Blast hits Boro crops
By News Desk
Fungal disease blast has turned into an epidemic in different upazilas of the district, hindering Boro production during the
HSC exam on geography postponed
By AA Correspondent
The government has postponed the second paper of the HSC geography exam after a test centre mistakenly opened a
Cricketer Mukta held with yaba
By AA Correspondent
A woman cricketer has been arrested with 14,000 yaba pills in port city Chattogram. The arrestee is Nazreen Khan
AL factional clash kills one in city
By AA Correspondent
A man was killed and 10 others injured, six of them with bullets, during a clash between two rival
PM returns home today
By News Desk
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left London yesterday afternoon for home after wrapping up her eight-day official visit to Saudi
'Rapist' killed in 'gunfight'
By AA Correspondent
An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with the law enforcers at Hijaldi village
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