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Apply innovative ideas to build Smart Bangladesh: PM to BCS cadres
04:44 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked new Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadres to utilise their talents and innovative ideas to build the developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh by 2041.
Working for four days a week boosts employee wellbeing: New Trial
04:28 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayIn the UK, 61 organisations made a commitment to a 20 per cent decrease in working hours for all employees during a six-month period beginning in June 2022. Additionally, the clear majority of businesses kept their full-time productivity goals.
Turkey to hold NATO bid talks with Sweden, Finland in March
03:19 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayTurkey said on Monday that NATO accession talks with Sweden and Finland would be held next month, after being postponed in January over a row about protests held in Stockholm.
British HC hosts reception for England, Bangladesh cricket teams
03:04 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayBritish High Commission in Dhaka has held a reception to celebrate the England men's cricket team's visit to Bangladesh and the upcoming ODI and T20I cricket series between the two nations.
Nokia changes iconic logo to signal strategy shift
02:29 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayNokia announced plans on Sunday to change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, complete with a new logo, as the telecom equipment maker focuses on aggressive growth.
HC orders ACC to probe MP Golap’s alleged 9 homes in New York
01:30 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayThe High Court (HC) on Monday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to probe into the alleged nine homes owned by Awami League MP Abdus Sobhan Miah alias Golap in New York of United States.
Migrant boat breaks up off Italian coast, killing nearly 60
12:45 PM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayA wooden boat crowded with migrants smashed into rocky reefs and broke apart before dawn Sunday off the Italian coast, authorities said. Rescuers recovered nearly 60 bodies, and dozens more people were missing in the rough waters.
Argentine FM reaches Dhaka on 2-day visit
11:32 AM, 27 Feb 2023 MondayArgentine Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Santiago Andres Cafiero has arrived in Dhaka on a two-day visit. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen received him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8am on Monday.
‘Absolutely normal’ - Tamim on his on-field relationship with Shakib
09:49 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayBangladesh's ODI captain Tamim Iqbal and Test captain Shakib Al Hasan might not be on the best terms off the field, but Tamim is of the firm opinion that their on-field relationship is in proper working order.
Bangladesh reports zero Covid-19 death, 12 positive cases
08:54 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayBangladesh on Sunday recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 12 coronavirus positive cases.
8 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
08:37 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayA total of eight dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday.
Dhaka abstains from voting on Ukraine as practical point missing
08:15 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayBangladesh had abstained from voting the latest UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on "Just Peace in Ukraine" as "important practical point" like - intensive diplomatic engagement and dialogue between the parties involved in the conflict - is missing in it.
NBR withdraws duty on sugar import
07:08 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayNational Board of Revenue (NBR) has withdrawn import duty on both raw and refined sugar so that consumers can get the sweetener at reduced rates. The customs authority withdrew Taka 3,000 specific duty on import of raw and Taka 6,000 on refined sugar per ton with immediate effect, said a notification issued on Sunday.
Govt trying best to keep country's economy vibrant: PM
06:43 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been trying its best to keep the country's economy vibrant despite the world is going through a global economic recession due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war.
Korail slum fire brought under control
05:43 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayA fire that broke out at Korail slum in Dhaka was brought under control on Sunday afternoon. The fire originated from a stove after 4pm and burnt 50-60 shanties of the slum, said Lt. Col. Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury, Director (Operations and Maintenance) of Fire Service and Civil Defence Directorate.
Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Niko graft case on March 1
05:10 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayA court in Dhaka on Sunday fixed March 1 to hold hearing on charge framing in Niko graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
PM unveils book on Bangabandhu
04:26 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday unveiled the cover of a book titled "Bangabandhu Bhalobashar Opor Nam".
Nepal’s ruling coalition in turmoil as deputy PM, 3 ministers quit
03:52 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayNepal's ruling coalition was in turmoil on Saturday after the prime minister said he planned to support a presidential candidate from an opposition party, a decision that prompted the deputy prime minister and three other ministers to resign.
PM stresses stopping antibiotics sale without prescription
03:34 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday laid stress on stopping antibiotics sale without physician's prescription as Director of Biology Department of Ineos Institute of Antimicrobial Research, Oxford University, United Kingdom, Professor Timothy E Walsh called on her.
Student torture: IU submits probe report
02:52 PM, 26 Feb 2023 SundayThe investigation committee formed by the administration of Islamic University, Kushtia into the torture of a student has submitted its report...