RAJSHAHI, Aug 4 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion have underscored the need for safe fish farming besides promoting its production through the best use of hygienic fish feed alongside the existing natural resources. They expressed the views that safe fish...
JAMALPUR, Aug 4 (BSS): Contract Growers Office, a component of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), has procured 3,261 tonnes of boro seeds in the district this year. The office sources said five varieties of boro seeds were procured from...
Emirates passengers looking to explore beyond the airline's network of American destinations now have dozens of options with the Americas Pass, says a press release in Dhaka. With one combined ticket, travellers flying to any of Emirates' 10 US destinations...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
SYLHET, Aug 4: Farmers in Sylhet region are now engaged in cultivating Transplant Aman on 3,54,790 hectares of land this season. The target of production has been set at 869,345 tonnes, official sources informed Thursday. The total area includes, 1,38,433...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
RANGPUR, Aug 4: Sahara Khatun (26), wife of Mansur Ali at Sarderpara village under Badarganj Upazila in Rangpur district was passing her days in extreme misery even two years ago. Her husband was a day labourer. It was very tough...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
GAIBANDHA, Aug 4: Agriculture experts in a function here Monday urged the farmers to farm Parija paddy, an indigenous Aus variety, on high and medium high land to get additional crop during the off season to achieve the country's food...
RANGPUR, Aug 4 (BSS): Health experts at a post-rally discussion here have stressed for inspiring the mothers and common people for ensuring optimal breastfeeding to substantially reduce infant mortality rate for healthier growth of the babies. The Civil Surgeon Office...
A Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Aug 4: Low prices of jute in the local markets of Bagha upazila in the district have come as a big frustration for the farmers this year. As the prices of jute fell abnormally, the growers are now worried...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Aug 4: Leaders and activists of Rajshahi Raskha Sangram Parishad (RRSP) gheraoed and staged a sit in programme in front of the office of Chief Engineer of Water Development Board of Rajshahi yesterday(Monday noon) demanding immediate step to save...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
JESSORE, Aug 4: A fresh programme on women empowerment was launched in Jessore through a session at a Chinese restaurant in the town Tuesday. Winrock International is implementing the programme at all the eight upazilas in Jessore in association with...
Three commit suicide in two districts A young couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves from the ceiling of a house with the same scurf at Hajinagar village in Sadar upazila on Monday night. The deceased were identified as Delwar...
Former Australian batsman Stuart Law was Tuesday appointed an adviser to Bangladesh's junior team ahead of the next year's Under-19 World Cup in the South Asian nation, reports AFP. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials confirmed the appointment of Law, 46,...
Bangladesh U-12 National Football Team will leave the capital for South Korea this (Wednesday) noon to participate in the Asian Youth U-12 Football Fiesta to be held in Anseong Sports Complex, Anseong City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on August 7-10, reports...
After nine years, the Walton 8th Shitoryu Karate-Do Bangladesh Championship-2015, will begin at the National Sports Council gymnasium in the city Saturday, reports UNB. Jute and Textiles Minister M Imajuddin Pramanik, MP, will inaugurate the three-day meet Saturday morning. Some...
FE Report | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed Tk 9.0 billion-mark for the second time in 2015, hitting two months high as investors remained active. Daily turnover value jumped to Tk 9.28 billion, registering an increase of 14.4 per cent...
FE Report | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
The state-run Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has made formal announcement regarding conversion or redemption schedule of closed-end mutual fund (MF)--1st ICB Mutual Fund, officials said. The ICB made the announcement following a directive issued by the Bangladesh Securities and...
Bikroy offers new campaign A total of 20 lucky winners will be selected for an exclusive dinner with Shakib Al Hasan at his Banani restaurant, Shakib's Dine. Winners will also get a chance to take a selfie with the cricket...
FE Report | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday instructed the relevant government agencies to provide necessary facilities including power supply and other infrastructure to the citizens of enclaves, now part of the country after the historic exchange. Hasina also directed to initiate necessary...
FE Report | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Investments in the country's Export Processing Zones (EPZs) amounted to US$406.35 million in the fiscal year 2014-15, up by US$ 3.77 million a year ago. In the FY 2012-13, the figure was US$ 402.58 million, the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones...
Our Correspondent | 2015-08-05 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Aug 4: Chittagong garment factory owners were losing their competitive edge over others in the country in the absence of adequate utility facilities, including gas and electricity. The region's garment factories had been facing inadequate supplies of gas and...
Censuring the country's burdensome court litigation process, Chairman of BIAC Mahbubur Rahman on Tuesday said this is viewed as an "impediment" to the private sector development. "A fundamental requirement for trade and investment to flourish is quick and cost-effective methods...
Seven cos to come under Ctg LTU The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to bring income tax files of seven groups of companies under the Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) of Chittagong to make it vibrant. Corporate income tax...
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