Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor has once again expressed disappointment over the education system, saying parents are pressing children for perfect grade, which is quelling their extracurricular activities. Noor, who is also an actor and a reciter, said the children...
German prosecutors say a known Islamic extremist has been shot and killed by police after he attacked an officer with a knife in Berlin. Prosecutor Dirk Feuerberg says authorities considered the 41-year-old Iraqi part of Berlin's Islamist scene. Police were...
Shah Md Ahsan Habib | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
It is recognised that financial stability is crucial to attain the goal of sustainable development. Environment is a critical stability and sustainability concern and is connected with Bangladesh's poverty and growth. The public concern of the state of environment has...
Saleh Akram | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
The overwhelming impact of recession that recently rocked the world, particularly the developed economies, is being overcome judiciously. Nations pushed on the back foot, have almost recovered the shock, solitary exception being Greece which is still deep down in the...
The fact that income tax fairs have to be arranged each year speaks volumes for the lingering negative attitude of a broad segment of the population towards parting with the due share of income to the national exchequer. No wonder,...
Abu Ahmed asks | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
This time the government appears to be less worried about money to support a new pay-scale which has doubled---in some cases more than doubled---the pay and allowances of its officials and employees. The government is enjoying a good time in...
Along with the millions of cricket fans of the country, I am greatly excited about the upcoming two-test series between Bangladesh and Australia. Australia is still the number one test team in the world. There will be no one-day match...
I thank the government for withdrawing VAT on the private university tuition fees, as it will help advance the cause of higher studies and encourage young people to pursue higher education with more vigour and zeal. I shall also request...
Sayed Kamaluddin | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Myanmar is preparing for a general election on November 08 next under the shadow of what has been dubbed a 'midnight coup' by the diplomatic community in Myanmar. The Speaker of Parliament Shwe Mann was suddenly removed on August 12...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon all to be more sensitive and extend their support to the disabled, autistic and visually and hearing impaired people, saying they are also parts of the society. "We'll have to give special...
Quazi Faruque Ahmed | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Today, September 17, is Education Day. On this day in 1962, school student Babul, bus conductor Golam Mostafa and domestic worker Waziullah sacrificed their lives in support of the movement of students. I personally participated in the movement as an...
Farria Naeem | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Food is an emotional topic for us all - we care about not only what we eat, but also how it's grown. But is our stance a balanced one? Are the safeguards we put into place sufficient to protect us...
Youth is the future of a nation. It is expected that the lacking of our generation that could not be overcome for some reason or the other, would be overcome by our future generation. We look forward to our future...
Along with the millions of cricket fans of the country, I am greatly excited about the upcoming two-test series between Bangladesh and Australia. Australia is still the number one test team in the world. There will be no one-day match...
I thank the government for withdrawing VAT on the private university tuition fees, as it will help advance the cause of higher studies and encourage young people to pursue higher education with more vigour and zeal. I shall also request...
A Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
NAOGAON, Sept 16: At least a dozen of forger gangs are currently active across the Naogaon district to circulate fake notes in the market ahead of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha and Puja festivals, said detectives. A number of residents and money exchangers...
Our Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Sept 16: Posts of 299 teachers in government primary schools under Rangpur district have been lying vacant for long causing serious interruption in academic as well as administrative activities in the institutions. According to District Education Office sources there...
RANGPUR, Sept 16 (BSS): There is no alternative to creating adequate social awareness and strict enforcement of the amended Tobacco Control Act (TCA) to save thousands of nonsmokers from indirect smoking annually. As the anti-tobacco campaign is carried out at...
Our Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Sept 16: German Development Corporation (GIZ) has taken up a pilot project under Rajshahi City Corporation areas for development of soci-economic condition of the ultra poor and paupers who have been displaced from their homesteads and taken shelter at...
Our Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, Sep 16: Sadar upazila office building of Ekti Bari, Ekti Khamar project and Palli Sanchoy Bank (PSB) was opened on the upazila campus of the town here on Wednesday amid much enthusiasm among the concerned people. Whip of the...
Our Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
BOGRA Sep 16: A four-day long income tax fair began enthusiastically at upashahar area in Bogra region on Wednesday, presided over by Bogra regional income tax commissioner Md. Abdul Majid and convener of the fair was additional commissioner Khaled Sharif...
RU Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Sept 16: The Rajshahi University (RU) is going to launch a certificate course on Chinese language (6 months durable) under Language Department from October this year. Prof. Elias Hossain, administrator of RU Public Relations Office (PRO), signed a...
Our Correspondent | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
PABNA, Sep 16: The devotees observed traditional Ganga Snan on the occasion of birth anniversary of revered Hindu sage Thakur Anukul Chandra on Wednesday. Devotees from different parts of the country rushed to Shombolpur ghat in Hemayetpur of Pabna on...
Medicine sellers on strike in Thakurgaon Thakurgaon district unit of Bangladesh Chemists and Druggists Association (BCDA) went on a strike on Tuesday evening demanding release of the owner of a drugstore in the town. Sources said officials of Department of...
FE Report | 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Stocks witnessed mild correction on Wednesday, after staying positive in the past four sessions, as investors booked profits ahead of the Eid festival. Only four trading sessions are left ahead of Eid vacation as bourses will remain closed for five...
A training titled "Trainers' Training on Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism," organised by Exim Bank for the Branch Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (BAMLCOs) of the bank, was held in the city recently. Deputy Head of Bangladesh...
The 49th annual general meeting (AGM) of Square Pharmaceuticals has approved 30 per cent cash and 12.50 per cent stock dividends for the year that ended on March 31, 2015. The AGM was held in the city Wednesday, said a...
Dhaka Bank launches new credit card service Dhaka Bank has introduced a new credit card service named 'Swipe It'. Managing Director of the bank Niaz Habib formally inaugurated the service in the city Wednesday. 'Swipe It' cardholders will be able...
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