No decision yet over private chambers and fees in govt hospitals
The ministry has not taken any decision on how many hospitals or government health centres will be allowed to provide the service20:40 27 February 2023
Meghna Life Insurance premium now through Nagad
Customers can now pay premiums of Meghna life Insurance in the comfort of their home using Nagad20:32 27 February 2023
Run OMS thru cards to ensure discipline in food programmes: PM to authorities
PM also directed the administration to monitor the market of commodities and strengthen the vigilance against food hoarders19:47 27 February 2023
Over 100 people feared dead in Italy migrant boat shipwreck
It is a concern that over 100 people, including children, have died after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy on Sunday19:37 27 February 2023
BCB aims to implement DRS for all international and BPL matches till 2027
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is striving to ensure that Decision Review System (DRS) technology will be accessible for all international and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches held in Bangladesh till 2027, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, BCB CEO told the media on Monday19:21 27 February 2023
5.6 magnitude quake hits Turkey, more buildings collapse
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey on Monday — three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region — causing some buildings to collapse, an official said19:14 27 February 2023
Argentina opens embassy in Dhaka
Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero inaugurated a new embassy of the South American country in Banani area of Dhaka on Monday18:00 27 February 2023
Chinese apparel firm to invest $8.7mn in Ishwardi EPZ
An agreement to this effect was signed on Monday between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)17:00 27 February 2023
Japan’s Nissan accelerates shift to electric vehicles
Nissan is speeding up its shift toward electric vehicles, especially in Europe where emissions regulations are most stringent, the company said Monday16:50 27 February 2023
10 new Covid cases with zero death recorded in last 24hrs
The health authorities recorded a total of 10 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, showing a downward trend in the infection rate of the virus compared to that of the previous day16:43 27 February 2023
Dhaka stocks rebound from 5-day slump
Out of 315 issues traded, 56 advanced, 100 declined and 159 issues remained unchanged on the DSE trading floor16:40 27 February 2023
Apply innovative ideas to build Smart Bangladesh: PM to BCS cadres
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked new cadres of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) to apply their talents and innovative ideas to build a developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh by 204116:32 27 February 2023
Bangladesh to sign MoU with Argentina to increase trade, investment
The government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Argentina to increase trade and investment between the two countries amid the global financial setback15:28 27 February 2023
Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions
A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning out in force to the world’s biggest wireless trade fair, aiming to show their muscle in the face of Huawei’s blacklisting by Western nations concerned about cybersecurity and escalating tensions with the US over TikTok, spy balloons and computer chips14:48 27 February 2023
HC orders ACC to probe AL MP Golap’s properties in US
The High Court on Monday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate the allegation of purchasing multiple houses by Awami League MP Abdus Sobhan Mia (Golap) in New York13:13 27 February 2023
Khaleda Zia to go to hospital for health check-ups this afternoon
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will go to Evercare Hospital in Gulshan area of Dhaka for health check-ups on Monday afternoon12:42 27 February 2023
WB leadership must put climate action as top priority: V20
Following the announcement of a change of leadership at the helm of the World Bank Group, the Chair of the Vulnerable Twenty Group of Ministers of Finance (V20) asserts that global development needs an international financial system that is fit-for-purpose given the prevailing climate crisis; and urges that the next head of the World Bank puts climate amongst its top priorities12:02 27 February 2023
Israeli settlers rampage after Palestinian gunman kills 2
Scores of Israeli settlers went on a violent rampage in the northern West Bank late Sunday, setting dozens of cars and homes on fire after two settlers were killed by a Palestinian gunman. Palestinian medics said one man was killed and four others were badly wounded in what appeared to be the worst outburst of settler violence in decades12:00 27 February 2023
Industry ministry invites applications for President’s Industrial Development Award 2023
The industry ministry has invited applications for the President’s Industrial Development Award 2023 to recognise different industries’ contributions to industrialisation, employment generation and overall economic development11:45 27 February 2023
CPJ, rights groups call for stopping ‘harassment’ of journalist Rozina
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and rights groups have called on Bangladesh to “stop harassing” Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam in a public letter issued on Sunday.11:27 27 February 2023
Argentine FM in Dhaka to reopen embassy, deepen ties
Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Santiago Andrés Cafiero arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to inaugurate the South American country’s new embassy here and deepen trade and cultural relations11:17 27 February 2023
Afghan refugees in Pakistan protest delay in US resettlement
Hundreds of Afghan refugees facing extreme delays in the approval of U.S. visas protested in Pakistan’s capital on Sunday, as an American program to help relocate at-risk Afghans fleeing Taliban rule stalls.11:13 27 February 2023
North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a major political conference dedicated to agricultural improvement, state media reported Monday, amid outside assessments that the country’s chronic food insecurity is getting worse11:00 27 February 2023
Italy migrant boat shipwreck: Death toll nears 60
At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in rough seas off southern Italy10:57 27 February 2023
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