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Increasing number of Bangladeshi students studying in Yunnan

Noor Mohammad Sarker | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

Yunnan province is located in the south-western part of China. The province has historically been serving as the gateway for China to South and Southeast Asia. The ancient 'Southern Silk Road' was the starting point of this outer communication for...

Innovation in hybrid building design

M. Firoze | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

The reinforced concrete (R.C.) structure is the accepted standard, for the design and construction of residential and commercial buildings in Bangladesh. All types of structures from 2-storey homes to 40-storey commercial, multi-purpose buildings have been built on R.C. design theory...

How life and livelihoods changed

Nilratan Halder | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

If people in low-lying flat plains of Bangladesh heeded to weather forecasts this year, they surely were in for trouble. The forecast was specific that that the south-western winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, which are...

Indo-Bangladesh relations revolve around sharing of common waters

Mohammad Amjad Hossain | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

As a neighbour, Bangladesh has close ties to India. Gratefully, Bangladeshi citizens recognise the contributions of Indian government and its military arm in liberating the country from clutches of the marauding Pakistan Army in December 16th of 1971. Therefore, Dhaka...

Bangladesh: The next global hub for leather and footwear industries?

Md Harunur Rashid | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

The interest of international buyers has opened up an opportunity for local footwear and leather industries of Bangladesh to raise export. The development of the leather sector has been increasing annually. If Bangladesh attracts investors by providing them with land...

English dominating the world as a global language

Rana Dutta | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

In this era of globalization English is the most influential language all over the world. It has achieved its prestigious status of being an international language because of its multifarious importance especially in the field of global communication and its...

ADHD and Occupational Therapy

Rabeya Ferdous | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder. Health experts say that ADHD is the most common behavioral disorder that starts during childhood. However, it does not only affect children - people of all ages can suffer from...

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2015-08-29 00:00:00

Re-launch of two silk factories stressed

2015-08-29 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 28 (BSS):  Speakers here have called for re-launching the two state-owned for revitalisation of the traditional silk sector. The factories - Rajshahi Silk Factory and Thakurgaon Silk Factory - belong to Bangladesh Sericulture Development Board (BSDB). They said...

T-Aman cultivation in full swing

2015-08-29 00:00:00

NETRAKONA, Aug 28 (BSS):  Transplantation of T-Aman seedlings is going on in full swing in all the ten upazilas of the district during the current Aman season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said, a total of 1,11, 530...

7,550 hectares of land under vegetables cultivation

2015-08-29 00:00:00

CHUADANGA, Aug 28 (BSS):  A total of 7,550 hectares of land has been brought under vegetables cultivation in all the four upazilas of the district during the current summer season. According to Department of Agriculture and Extension (DAE) office sources,...

Stocks slip into red amid thin trading

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Babul Barman Stocks witnessed downward trend last week that ended Thursday, after remaining flat in the previous week, as investors continued their cautious trading behaviour. "The week saw a mayhem in the global indices due to slowdown of China's economy,...

Local currency stable

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Last  week  the  local currency remained stable against the greenback and it was traded  around Tk 77.80  levels. Though the market had some payments but good inflows  mitigated  the  pressure.  We feel that market will see the same tone next...

Feni, Sylhet reach semis in BFF Nat\\\'l U-15 Football

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Feni and Sylhet district teams confirmed their semifinals berth in the eight-team Sailor BFF National U-15 Football Championship eliminating their respective rivals in the final round matches Friday, reports UNB. In the day's matches, Feni beat Natore district team by...

US Ambassador in Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat playing cricket

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Soaring onion prices bring tears to commoners

2015-08-29 00:00:00

FE Report Onion prices remained volatile last week as the prices witnessed massive changes over seven days which traders and market experts attributed to Indian government's raising minimum export price. Prices of some vegetable items further increased significantly on Friday...

Terry towel makers seek policy support

Monira Munni | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

Cheap labour and utility cost and duty-free access to the EU are among other factors that lure foreign buyers to source locally-made terry towel products from Bangladesh, helping the industry flourish over last three decades, industry insiders said. They, however,...

Most light engineering entities do business with own fund

Ismail Hossain | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

A study on financing light engineering entities shows that most of light engineering small enterprises (LESEs) in the country do business with their own fund or non-formal credit rather than going to financial institutions. According to the study, the financial...

Chairman of Mercantile Bank Limited Al-Haj Akram Hussain (Humayun)

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Restrictions on formal migration triggers trafficking, workshop told

Arafat Ara back from Nepal | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

Experts and rights activists have called for greater regional cooperation to help protect migrants' interests and prevent illegal migration from the Asian countries. According to them, human trafficking and irregular migration are taking place in Asian region mainly because of...

Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed,

2015-08-29 00:00:00

ICMAB seminar on tax policy today

2015-08-29 00:00:00

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) organised a post-budget discussion session on National Budget 2015-2016 today (Saturday) at 7.00 p.m. at ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban in the city. Changes in tax policy will be...

Prime Bank inks MoU with United Hospital

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Prime Bank recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Hospital at United Hospital Premises. A. O. M. Rashed, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of International Division, Corporate Liability Marketing and Marketing Divisions of Prime Bank and Dr....

Results of ‘Oracle Cloud Agility’ announced

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Oracle has announced the results of its "Oracle Cloud Agility" study and revealed that businesses across Asia Pacific (APAC) are showing strong signs of agility in some areas and clearly recognise the business benefits of agility (i.e., able to adjust...

7.5pc growth in plastic waste export in FY\\\'15

Yasir Wardad | 2015-08-29 00:00:00

Export earnings from plastic waste experienced a positive growth in fiscal year (FY), 2014-15, after years of declining trend, officials said. Plastic waste export showed a promising 7.5 per cent growth in the last fiscal year (FY'15) over that of...

Dhaka wants early conclusion

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Thailand said on Friday it values Bangladesh as a major sending country of high quality skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workforce, and will actively consider the issue of recruiting Bangladeshi workers in Thailand's relevant sectors, reports UNB. Lieutenant General Decha Punyaban,...

Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Engr. Mustafa Anwar is presiding over the meeing of Board of Directors of the bank Friday at the board room of Islami Bank Tower

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Bankers urged to use skills to help boost agro production

2015-08-29 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 28 (BSS): Senior bankers at a discussion session asked their newly appointed subordinates to gain professional skills. Skills are inevitable for attaining success in the banking sector for overall socioeconomic development of the region, they further said. They...

E-tendering in all ministries,divisions by Jan next

2015-08-29 00:00:00

The government has planned to introduce electronic government procurement (e-GP) or e-tendering system in all of its ministries and divisions by January next, reports UNB. "All the ministries and divisions are more or less likely to come under e-GP system...

No more deep tubewell in Barind tract

2015-08-29 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 28 (BSS): In principle, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA), a state-owned organisation, has taken a decision of checking any more installation of deep tubewell (DTW) to control the lowering of underground water table. The decision is being enforced...