Illegal capital outflow hinders adequate investment

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Bangladesh to be the worst victim of building dams on Brahmaputra by China, India

MEDIA report said China would build large-scale dams on the River Yarlung Zangbo, which flows as the Brahmaputra River through India and Jamuna River through Bangladesh. China plans to generate hydropower and use the dams for security reason. The Times of India recently reported that India is also planning to ...

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Putin says opposing forces in Belarus need to resolve crisis via talks

Reuters, Moscow :Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Belarus was facing unprecedented meddling by external forces and he called on opposing political forces to try to resolve their differences through talks.The country, a close Russian ally, has been rocked by mass protests since an Aug. 9 presidential election ...

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Tens of thousands evacuated as Cyclone Burevi nears: Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera News :Sri Lanka has evacuated 75,000 people from homes on the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi, packing winds of 80-90 kph (50-56 mph) is expected to hit the island nation late on Wednesday.The cyclone is likely to damage coastal buildings and power lines, and unleash flash floods, ...

Cricket »

Tamim Iqbal crosses 6000-run land-mark in T20 Cricket

Sports Reporter :Dashing opener Tamim Iqbal is the first batsman of Bangladesh who crossed the 6000-run land-mark in T20 Cricket. Skipper of Fortune Barishal scored a run-a-ball 31 runs against Beximco Dhaka in their match of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup Cricket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city's ...

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Parliament Member of Dhaka-7 constituency Hazi Mohammad Selim, among others, offers Munajat at a Doa Mahfil organised on the occasion of Qulkhwani of his wife and also former councilor Gulshan Ara Selim at Chwakbazar Shahi Masjid after Asr prayers on Wednesday.

Entertainment »

Ankhi Alamgir continues stage shows

Entertainment Report :Popular singer Ankhi Alamgir has become more engage with stage shows like previous times. Schedules of many singers cancelled due to Corona pandemic. From that point of view, Ankhi is lucky because only her schedules still remain in the list. The singer is regularly performing in stage shows ...

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Happy birthday to Subarna Mustafa

Sheikh Arif Bulbon :Subarna Mustafa is one of the legendary and favourite actresses of the country who is an idol to the actresses from generation to generation. She is a versatile actress too. She is not only favourite to most of the viewers but also to her colleagues. Today is ...

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Pooja Entertainment to launch Nupur Sanon

Young producers Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh are taking forward the lineage of Pooja Entertainment as they strive upon intriguing storylines and promote new and fresh talents with the potential to emerge bankable in the industry. Earlier this year, Pooja Entertainment launched Alaya F and now the production is all ...

Football »

Fulham overcome penalty woes to beat Leicester

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the Premier League on Monday.Scott Parker's struggling side were leading thanks to Ademola Lookman's well-taken 30th minute opener before Cavaleiro beat Kasper Schmeichel ...

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Finch not worried over Starc's form

Top pacer Mitchell Starc's patchy form is among the few worries for a rampaging Australia in the ongoing series against India but skipper Aaron Finch on Tuesday threw his weight behind the seasoned campaigner, saying there is no need to panic just yet.The left-arm seamer, who has an outstanding record ...

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Gervinho brace gives Parma win at Genoa

Two goals from veteran Ivorian forward Gervinho gave Parma a 2-1 win at Genoa in a match between two of Serie A's strugglers on Monday.The 33-year-old former Arsenal and AS Roma player put the Crusaders ahead after 10 minutes, collecting a through ball from Juraj Kucka and comfortably beating Genoa ...

International »

Swedish woman arrested for keeping son locked up for 28 years

AFP :A mother in Sweden has been arrested on suspicion of locking her son inside their apartment for 28 years, leaving him undernourished and with almost no teeth, police and media reports said Tuesday."The mother is suspected of illegal deprivation of liberty and causing bodily harm," Stockholm police spokesman Ola ...

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Banks` boards must be free from outside presence

OUTSIDERS are dominating banks' boards, many as dummy directors and influencing loan operations causing deterioration in the financial performance of banks, says a BIBM study released in a national daily on Tuesday. It said these outsiders include business groups, entrepreneurs and politicians, and they are appointing their own people in ...

Business & Economy »

Nazrul Islam made CRC member

Business Desk :Additional Managing Director of Provati Insurance Company Limited Md. Nazrul Islam Majumder recently elected as the member of Central Rating Committee by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), said a press release.Nazrul Islam Majumder playing important role for the developing of insurance sector from last 32 years. ...

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Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni along with other distinguished persons holds the copies of 'Birth Centenary Souvenir and Annual Calendar-2021' at its unveiling ceremony at the Government Bangla College in the city on Tuesday on the occasion of Mujib Year.