A K M Nozmul Haque | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Once upon a time, but still in living memory, defence savings certificates used to fetch at the end of five-year term Tk. 210 for every Tk. 1,000. The banks also issued many savings schemes which had earned at least double...
Abdul Kadir Dip | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Earthquake insurance is a form of property insurance that guarantees compensation to the insured, if the property gets damaged as a result of earthquake. The earthquake on April 25 in Nepal, known as the Gorkha earthquake, has once again underlined...
Procrastination in the execution of development projects, particularly those called priority ones that involve large amounts of public investments, and the associated cost overrun factors, are a drag on the country's economy in the context of its existing resource envelope....
Abul Basher | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
The new pay scale, which proposes to increase salary of government employees, is likely to be implemented in the upcoming fiscal year beginning from next July. Who does not like a pay increase? So quite understandably, the government employees are...
Ridwan Quaium | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Traffic congestion has worsened severely in the capital. The increase of personal vehicles on the road, violation of traffic rules such as travelling in the wrong direction of the road and mismanagement of traffic personnel are some of the major...
It is indeed sad that even the educated citizens of our country are not conscious about saving power and using the same in times of need. We see the computers, air-conditioners, lights and fans are on in homes and offices...
No one can anticipate when and where a violent earthquake is going to happen. Hence even the location selected for a centre to shelter affected people, can itself fall in an earthquake zone. Logically, instant precooked foods like biscuits, sugar...
The autistic children of our country are generally living a neglected life and they need urgent attention from the people and the state to enable them to live a normal life. Many parents of autistic children blame themselves for their...
Md Jamal Hossain | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
The debate is whether the Bangladesh Bank (BB) should take measures to decrease interest rate. The traditional outlook has been that the central bank should take such measures whenever the necessary and proper situation arises. This necessary and proper situation...
Zeenat Khan from Maryland, USA | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
I have seen very few Bollywood films in my life. Unlike some Bengalis, I do not speak Hindi, nor do I pretend to understand it. Most Hindi films do not come with English captions. Therefore, I cannot follow the story....
RANGPUR, May 25 (BSS): The small, marginal, river- eroded and landless farmers have achieved bumper production of various crops cultivated in the vast tracts of the dried-up riverbeds and char lands in the northern districts this season. According to the...
From A Correspondent | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
SYLHET, May 25: The case for much talked about killing of blogger Ananta Bijoy Das is being transferred to the CID for investigation. An order from the police headquarter reached Sylhet yesterday, informed the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet Metropolitan...
JESSORE, May 25 (UNB): Two muggers were killed in a lynch-mob attack at Hudorajapur on Jessore-Magura road in Sadar upazila early Monday. The deceased were identified as Ismael Hossain (38), son of Billal Hossain, a resident of Sheikhhati village and...
RAJSHAHI, May 25 (BSS): Time-fitting plan of action has become an urgent task for adaptation in drought-prone Barind Tract to protect its livelihood and major farming system from the adverse impact of climate change, speakers at a participatory discussion here...
Our Correspondent | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
GOPALGANJ, May 25: Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA), Gopalganj district unit withdrew their work cessation from today (Monday) morning. Earlier yesterday evening they announced withdrawal of their decision at a press conference at 250 bed hospital conference room, Gopalganj. It is...
Our Correspondent | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
GOPALGANJ, May 25: At least 20 persons were injured including a woman in a clash between two groups at Ghosgati under Gopalganj Sadar of the district today. The injured China Begum (35), Md. Tahari Mollah (60), Md. Milan Mollah (19),...
NARSINGDI, May 25 (BSS): The Placement Conference and Skill Presentation 2015 under Skill and Training Enhancement Project (STEP) of Narsingdi Polytechnic Institute was held at the premises of the institute on Saturday. State Minister for Water Resources col. (retd) Nazrul...
Our Correspondent | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
PABNA, May 25: A food company here occupied a portion of Ichhamati river located Anonto area that disrupted smooth flow of water of the district headquarter sparked protest among the people of Pabna. A cross section people staged demonstration protesting...
NARSINGDI, May 25 (BSS): Narsingdi Polytechnic Institute on Sunday distributed certificates among 25 sewing machine operators who received a three-month training on 'Readymade Garments Sewing Machine Operators' (RMG-SMO) piloting course. The training course was held under the 'Competency Based Training...
MAGURA, May 25 (UNB): A man died falling from a mango tree at Dhuyail village in Mohammadpur upazila on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Afzal Sheikh (60), a resident of the village. Officials at hospital said Afzal fell...
Minor boy dies in Satkhira as a TV set falls on him A minor boy died when a TV fell on him in Polashpol area of the district town on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Tanzim Hossain (3),...
Islami Bank East Zone scored 159 for 3 in 50 overs at stumps against Prime Bank South Zone, but they are still trailing by 256 runs after the second day's play in the final round of four-day 3rd Bangladesh Cricket...
KUSHTIA, May 25 (BSS): Joint general secretary of the ruling Awami League Mahbub-ul-Alam Hanif, MP, said here today the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attached much importance to regain country's lost glory in football. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is...
A five-wicket haul by Shuvagata Hom and well -supported by Shahidul Islam saw Central Zone took a narrow 23-run overall lead over BCB North Zone after the second day's play of final round four-day 3rd Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) on...
Bangladeshi player Sabina Khatun guided Maldives National Defence Force team to earn a huge 10-0 goals victory over Society for Thundi Advancement & Recreation team in the FAM National Women's Championship in Male on Monday, reports UNB. Sabina Khatun made...
FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Stocks ended higher amid increased turnover despite technical glitch delayed trade on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) for second consecutive session on Monday. Trading, that usually takes place between 10:30am and 2:30pm, started at 12:15pm and continued till 4:15pm, after...
FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00
The IT professionals and experts in the banking industry will sit together Saturday in the city to share knowledge on the proposed Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system and prepare them to start rendering the service by October next. The...
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