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BUET admission applications open from Nov 16; exams start from Jan 10

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Applications for the admission tests at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will begin on November 16, with exams scheduled to start on January 10. The Ba... Read More


Rain likely over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions for the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00... Read More


Fire breaks out at police station storeroom in Ctg

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A fire broke out at Panchlaish Model Police Station in Chattogram city on Tuesday. Being informed, two firefighting units rushed to the spot and doused the fire after an hour of fra... Read More


Man dies as lorry crashes into train in Chattogram

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- An elderly man has died after a freight train collided with a lorry in the Sagorika area of Chattogram city. The accident occurred on the railway line adjacent to the Bir Shrestho F... Read More


Man commits suicide during video call with expatriate wife

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A man in Thakurgaon committed suicide on Monday while on a video call with his wife, who lives in Italy. The deceased was identified as Shamim Akhtar, 41, son of Pojir Uddin. He was... Read More


Trump meets Japan's first female prime minister

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- US President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, the itinerary of which includes sp... Read More


US government shutdown causes 7000 flight delays

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- US air travel turmoil deepened as nearly 7,000 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its ... Read More


Amazon plans to cut 30,000 corporate jobs

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, ... Read More


Global commitments on climate finance must be fulfilled: Rizwana

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Ensuring climate justice requires Bangladesh to revisit its development vision by prioritising mitigation and transforming unsustainable patterns of consumption, said Syeda Rizwana H... Read More


Shareholders applaud 175pc cash dividend at Walton Hi-Tech's 19th AGM

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- With the presence of large number of institutional and general shareholders, the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC (WHILPLC), country's superbrand an... Read More