The implementation of the projects funded by the Indian line of credit (LoC) is going on at a snail's pace.Even the slow progress is reported to have irked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A document on the progress of the LoC projects shows that until last month, half of the first...
Read moreThe government should formulate a separate law to give Islamic banking a strong legal coverage, experts said on Monday. At the same time, Islamic banks in the country should look to introduce more Shariah-compliant bonds like Sukuk for better liquidity management, the experts said.The suggestions came at a workshop on...
Read moreThe Kamalapur Railway Station (KRS) witnessed a big rush of ticket seekers on Monday as Eid-ul-Fitr is drawing near.They thronged the station to buy advance train tickets for June 13.As Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated either on June 16 or June 17, the demand for train tickets from June...
Read moreAfternoon commuters in the capital's Elephant Road area making a helter-skelter dash for cover as a thundershower was imminent with patches of dark cloud enveloping the sky on Monday — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam
Read moreThe European Union missions in Dhaka have called upon Bangladesh to investigate "fully" all deaths related to the anti-drug crackdown, reports bdnews24.com."We expect the authorities to ensure that all incidents involving the deaths of alleged criminal suspects are investigated fully and in accordance with due processes." The EU missions in...
Read moreActivities of the axle load control station at Baro Darogarhat in Sitakunda on Dhaka-Chattogram highway will resume today (Tuesday).The weighing scale service of the station remained suspended following an attack allegedly by a group of transport workers since May 19.The weighing machines and servers at the station were damaged during...
Read moreThe recent campaign against adulterated food has been catching key stokes in the media as well as public gossips. Perfectly timed during the holy month of Ramadan, this raid has brought to light some dismayed scenario of the state of food and food products we are consuming. The matter particularly...
Read moreRoad Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Monday road digging works across the country will remain suspended for 15 days from June 08 to ensure smooth journeys for Eid holidaymakers, reports UNB.The minister came up with the information while speaking at a views-exchange meeting held at the Bangladesh...
Read moreThe land phone and internet line will remain shut in the Motijheel area from June 08 to 11 due to underground cable relocation by Bangladesh Telecommuni-cations Company Limited (BTCL) for Metro Rail Project, reports UNB.The Bangladesh telecom authority confirmed the matter in a press release on Monday.BTCL also said their...
Read moreA Dhaka court extended on Monday the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia until June 28 in Zia Charitable Trust graft case, reports UNB.Judge Md Akhteruzzaman of the Special Judge Court-05 passed the order and fixed the new date.The court also withdrew production warrant issued against Khaleda Zia.However, Khaleda, was...
Read moreThe Cabinet has formed a six-member committee to review the draft of the Bangladesh Tariff Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2018 further, reports UNB.The committee was constituted at the regular weekly cabinet meeting with Principal Secretary to Prime Minister's Office as its convener on Monday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the...
Read moreLocal entrepreneurs have been urged to invest in the under-construction Jamalpur Economic Zone to harness the opportunities available on the 436-acre site.The government high-ups made the call at a seminar on 'Investment Opportunities in Jamalpur Economic Zone' at a city hotel on Monday afternoon.The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) organised...
Read moreFacebook Inc rejected on Sunday the claims by the New York Times that it had allowed Apple and other major device makers "deep" access to users' personal data, reports Reuters.Any such links were tightly controlled and largely subject to users' consent, it said. Facebook shares fell 1.3 per cent to...
Read moreResidents in old part of Dhaka suffer as garbage is still dumped on Kazi Alauddin Road in disregard for the Dhaka South City Corporation's instructions — FE Photo
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