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In quest of a standard and meaningful FRC

Waduzzaman Chapal | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

The proposed Financial Reporting Act (FRA)-2015 has already created controversy over some key issues following recommendation of the parliamentary standing committee and is yet to see any light of hope. Media reports have said that the report by the committee...

Utilising the potential of household plantation

Saleh Akram | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

The importance of plants in our life can hardly be overemphasized. People depend on plants to meet their basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and health care. These needs are multiplying because of a growing population, increasing incomes, and urbanization....

Impact of latest power and energy price hike

2015-08-30 00:00:00

The government may have many reasons to cite in support of the latest hike in power and gas tariff that would come into effect from the first day of the next month. But the timing of the hike and the...

One-stop platform to expedite business process

Shahiduzzaman Khan | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

It's a good piece of news that the government has, of late, decided to establish National Single Window (NSW) as a one-stop platform for  completing all kinds of business procedures online. The customs wing of the National Board of Revenue...

In the brave, new world of inventions

Shihab Sarkar | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

The other day while leafing through assorted books at a library, this writer was wondering about their fate fifty years later. How many of them will be able to cling to the shelves through the passage of time? Given the...

Illogical power tariff hike

2015-08-30 00:00:00

While fuel oil prices have declined, power tariff goes up. This illogical and contradictory decision beats all logic. Naturally and logically, it was criticised in almost all daily newspapers of August 29. The government's logic seems to be beyond comprehension...

Horrifying child abuse must stop

2015-08-30 00:00:00

The news of child abuse and torturing is rampant in society as is evident from our media. We often read spine chilling stories in newspapers and watch frightening visuals in television channels. Sometimes I wonder if we are turning into...

Rising trend in non-performing loans and performance of Islamic banking

Chowdhury Shahed Akbar | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

According to the Financial Stability Report (FSR) of 2014 published in last month by the Bangladesh Bank (BB), there has been a rising trend in non-performing loans (NPLs)  in the banking sector of the country from 8.9 per cent in...

Hundreds of houses devoured by Padma in Rajshahi

Our Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 29: Erosion at the villages situated near the confluence of the river Padma and Mohananda under Godagari and Chapainawabganj sadar upazila took a serious turn as the current of the rivers has been intensified for the last two...

Fishes worth Tk 27m washed away due to flood in Gaibandha

Our Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Aug 29: Fishes worth Tk 27 million (Tk 2.70 crore) have been washed away from 3100 ponds lying on 414 hectares of land due to the current flood caused by heavy rainfall and onrush hilly waters from the upstream....

Rangpur farmers financially benefited by growing brinjal

Our Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Aug 29:  Farmers of 8 upazilas in Rangpur district are getting financially benefited by growing brinjal on their lands as the vegetables give them comparatively more profit. According to sources the farmers of the region have geared up vegetables...

Steps taken to provide electricity to enclave people

Our Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

NILPHAMARI, Aug 29: The government has undertaken steps to provide electricity to the homes of the residents of the now defunct-enclaves. Sources said in a recent circular Palli Biddyut Samity intended to furnish electricity to 14500 residents of 111 enclaves...

Industrial zone suffers as Dupchanchia-Talora road in bad shape

Our Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

BOGRA Aug 29: Industrial zone Talora is suffering due to around eight kilometre stresses long road from Dupchanchia to Talora area have developed cracks and potholes in numerous places, causing inconvenience to movement of vehicles and pedestrians. As a result...

Mobilisation of social forces for reducing corruption stressed

2015-08-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Aug 29 (BSS): Speakers at a tri-monthly meeting of the District Corruption Prevention Coordination Committee here today stressed mobilisation and engagement of the communities, social forces and common people to reduce corruption. They asked members of the district and...

Call to ensure legitimate rights of ethnic minorities

2015-08-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 29 (BSS): A long-term plan to solve the existing problems of the region's ethnic community was stressed at a discussion today for their self- reliance and peaceful existence as the conventional development programmes and approaches yield less desired...

RU to open new dept, faculty

RU Correspondent | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Aug 29: Rajshahi University (RU) authorities are going to open a new department and faculty from the next academic session 2016-17. Prof. Entajul Haque, registrar of the varsity said, considering the demand of the country, the authorities have...

News in Brief

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Nazrul-Promila Parishad body reorganised The Central Committee of Nazrul- Promila Parishad, a cultural and research organisation which works on the life and works of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and his wife Promila Nazrul, was reorganised recently by electing...

Photo: KAUKHALI: Saplings of different species of fruits

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Shipping

2015-08-30 00:00:00

BCB announces team for ICRC Int\\\'l T20 Cricket

2015-08-30 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Saturday announced a 15-member Physically Challenged Cricket Team for the ICRC International T20 Cricket Tournament for cricketers with physical disabilities, beginning in the city Wednesday (September 2), reports UNB. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected...

Nat\\\'l Sub-jr chess begins

2015-08-30 00:00:00

The 34th National Sub-Junior (Under-16 Year) Chess Championship began at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room in the city Saturday, reports UNB. Bangladesh Chess Federation vice President KM Shahidullah inaugurated the event as the chief guest. In the first round...

Kotbazar beat Nat\\\'l Cox\\\'s KS

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Kotbazar Khelowar Samity beat National Cox's Krira Sangha by 3-2 goals in the inauguration match of the 2nd Walton Cox's Bazar Beach Football Tournament at Labani beach point in Cox's Bazar Saturday, reports UNB. Cox's Bazar district Deputy Commissioner Ali...

N\\\'ganj take on Sylhet in semis today

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Narayanganj will play against Sylhet in the first semifinal of the eight-team Sailor BFF National Under-15 Football Championship at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Sunday, reports UNB. The semifinal battle will start at 5:00 pm (local time). Narayanganj...

Rugby training course ends

2015-08-30 00:00:00

The three-day rugby players' training course concluded Saturday at the Louhojang University College in Munshiganj, reports BSS. A total of 40 trainees from different colleges, including Louhojang University College, took part in the training.

Opt for power-run units as natural gas dries up

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Garment firms gear up to net buyers

FE Report | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

More than a dozen local apparel makers will take part in an international textile fair in Paris next month. Of the 17 participants, 13 readymade garment manufacturing units will showcase their products at Texworld under the arrangement of the state-owned...

Sales of savings tools drop in July

FE Report | 2015-08-30 00:00:00

The net sales of the government's savings instruments have been experiencing a declining trend for the last few months due to cut in yield rates, said officials. The statistics of the Department of National Savings (DNS) showed that sales of...

News Briefs

2015-08-30 00:00:00

US co develops Bangla apps ALLMediaLink Limited, a New York-based apps developer company, has recently launched BANGLA RADIO app in Play Store. Daisy Hamilton, Managing Partner of this company said ABC Radio, Radio Today and some other Bangladeshi radio stations...

Brokers advised to know source of large investment in stocks

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Brokers have been advised to know the sources of the large amount before placing buying orders on be-half of their big clients to help check money laundering through capital market, reports BSS. "Investment of large amount in stock without knowing...

ICSB workshop on DSE listing regulations held

2015-08-30 00:00:00

Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) organised a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program on "Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015" on the institute premises in the city recently, said a statement. Professor Dr. Swapan Kumar Bala FCMA, Managing Director,...