Singapore fears labour crunch
Reuters :Singapore construction firms are asking for advice about whether they have the option of invoking force majeure clauses in building contracts as the government...
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Bloomberg qualifies for next debate
Reuters, Washington :Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday qualified for this week’s Democratic presidential debate in Nevada, putting him on the same stage...
Probe report in militant den case deferred again
Court Correspondent :A Dhaka court yesterday deferred the date to April 2 for submission of the probe report in a case lodged under the Anti-Terrorism...
BD to postpone Int’l Archery Competition
bdnews24.com :Travel restrictions over a deadly coronavirus pandemic have forced Bangladesh to postpone an International Archery Competition, which was to take place in the last...
Set up breastfeeding corners at all mills, factories: HC
Staff Reporter :The High Court on Tuesday ordered the concerned government bodies to take necessary steps to set up breastfeeding corners and baby care units...
‘Drug trader’ killed in infighting
UNB, Dinajpur :A suspected drug trader was killed in a clash between two groups of criminals over controlling drug business in Hatrampur Shalbagan area in...
SSF gets two units of Goldwing motorcycles
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh Honda Private Limited on Monday handed over two units of its flagship “GL1800 Goldwing” motorcycles to the Special Security Force (SSF).Managing Director...
Coronavirus cases rise again in China’s Hubei province
Reuters :The number of reported new cases of coronavirus in China’s Hubei province rose on Monday after two days of falls, as authorities imposed tough...
Two more bodies recovered from Bay
Staff Reporter :Members of Bangladesh Coast Guard recovered the bodies of two people, believed to have been the victims of trawler capsize of February 11,...
Japan cancels Emperor’s birthday celebrations amid virus fears
AFP, Tokyo :Japan said on Monday (Feb 17) it would cancel a public gathering to celebrate the birthday of new Emperor Naruhito, as fears grow...
BD eyes more commercial ties with Qatar
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh and Qatar on Monday discussed ways to strengthen commercial ties further between the two countries and send more workers there ahead of...
Prothom Alo Editor Matiur gets fresh bail
Court Correspondent :The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday granted bail to Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman in the case filed...