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Focus on more allocation to local govt bodies

FE Report | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

Speakers at a view-exchange meeting on Sunday emphasised more financial allocation to local government bodies for ensuring citizens' services. They said the local government bodies might face financial crunch and might not be able to pay salary and allowance to...

BNP blames govt for rise in human trafficking

2015-05-11 00:00:00

BNP alleged on Sunday that human trafficking marked a sharp rise in the country as the government has failed to generate jobs for the unemployed people, reports UNB "Most youths are now jobless and they are taking risk of going...

President-PM balance of power needed

2015-05-11 00:00:00

A group of prominent citizens said checks and balances of power and authority between the President and the Prime Minister are needed to get rid of the country of its recurring political crisis, reports UNB. Leaders of the newly-formed platform...

Nasir seeks Manzur\\\'s co-op in running CCC

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, May 10: The newly-elected Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor AJM Nasir Uddin has sought cooperation of outgoing mayor M Manjur Alam to turn the city into a mega city. AJM Nasir Uddin called on the former mayor at the...

Media now enjoying best ever freedom

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon said on Sunday the mass media of Bangladesh is now enjoying the best ever freedom compared to anytime in the past, reports BSS "Journalists are now working with the freedom of expressing...

JCD to stage countrywide demo today

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will stage demonstrations across the country today Monday protesting the submission of charges against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in Jatrabari bus torching case, reports UNB. In a statement, JCD president Rajib Ahsan and general secretary Akramul...

BNP leader Rizvi gets HC bail

2015-05-11 00:00:00

The High Court on Sunday granted on Sunday ad-interim bail to BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi in two separate cases filed for carrying out subversive activities, reports UNB. An HC ben comprising Justice Mohammad Rezaul Haque and Justice...

Photo: Robert Watkins called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Govt eyes 10,000 square km land from sea thru’ reclamation

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Water Resources Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud Sunday said the government has given top priority on reclamation of land from Bay of Bengal, reports UNB. The minister said the country has already reclaimed around 1,000 square kilometers of land from the...

Assault on JU teacher protested

2015-05-11 00:00:00

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, May 10, 2015 (BSS): The students of Journalism and Media Studies department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) today protested the assault on its teacher by a police personnel last night in the city. Protesting the incidents the students of...

Human trafficking issue to be tabled

Munima Sultana | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

The recent human trafficking issue that came into limelight after unearthing of several mass graves in Thailand is likely to be discussed during the upcoming Bangladesh-Malaysia Joint Commission meeting beginning on Saturday. Sources said as migration is one of the...

PKSF becomes model institution : Muhith

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Within 25 years of its journey, PKSF has become a successful model institution of poverty alleviation providing both financial and non-financial supports to poor and ultra-poor people, Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said, reports BSS. In a landmark move,...

Two killed in gunfight with RAB

2015-05-11 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, May 10 (UNB) :Two alleged forest robbers were killed in a 'gunfight' with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Nandabala Khal area of the East Sundarbans under Chandpai Range in Mongla upazila early Sunday. The deceased were identified...

BNHRC signs deal on human right education

2015-05-11 00:00:00

The Bangladesh National Human Rights Commission (BNHRC) and Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Sunday at YHRI headquarters in Los Angeles, California. According to this agreement, BNHRC would be the partner of YHRI to...

Handover of Uttara flats from Dec ‘16

FE Report | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain Sunday said the process of handing over the flats at Uttara third phase project at sector 18 will start from December 2016. The minister also instructed Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) and public works...

JS body for area-wise industrial policy

FE Report | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

The parliamentary standing committee on the industries ministry suggested on Sunday formulating an area-wise industrial policy. The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) committee also recommended gas connections to areas under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC). It suggested taking necessary...

News in Brief

2015-05-11 00:00:00

A K Azad joins DU as Professor Emeritus Pharmacy Faculty of Dhaka University (DU) as Professor of Emeritus. Later, he made a curtsey call-on with Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Dr A A M S Arefin Siddique. Prior to...

Weather

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions today (Monday). Mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Khulna,...

Results of SSC and equivalent examinations to be published on May 30

2015-05-11 00:00:00

News Briefs

2015-05-11 00:00:00

New Chairman of ILFSL M. A. Hashem a renowned banker has been elected as the Chairman of International Leasing And Financial Services Limited (ILFSL). Mr. Hashem worked as General Manager Rupali Bank, Deputy Managing Director Sonali Bank and retired as...

Detailed DSE Trading

2015-05-11 00:00:00

More vocational training can build skilled human resources: Speakers

2015-05-11 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 10 (BSS): Speakers at a workshop in Rajshahi underscored the need for more vocational training for the youths so that they could build themselves as skilled human resources which is very important for making the country's economy more...

Call to restrict tobacco companies from luring farmers

2015-05-11 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 10 (BSS): Speakers at a regional meeting today asked media workers for playing vital role in restricting the tobacco companies from luring innocent farmers in harmful tobacco cultivation to save public health from catastrophes. As the anti-tobacco campaign...

\\\'Govt improving infrastructural facilities for quality education\\\'

2015-05-11 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 10 (BSS): The present government has put emphasis on improving infrastructural facilities of educational institutions and providing training, inputs and computers to ensure quality education befitting for the 21st century. Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) and valiant...

Harvesting of Boro starts in Nilphamari

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

NILPHAMARI, May 10: Harvesting of Boro has been started in Nilphamari district but is going on very slowly amidst acute shortage of farm labour. Sources said shortage of farm labour is getting worse in the district as more and more...

BKB Comilla managers\\\' conference held

Our correspondent | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, May 10: Bangladesh Kristi Bank (BKB) held the managers' conference of Comilla division on business activities of 2014-2015 financial year at Bangladesh Rural Development Academy (BARD) Auditorium, Coat Bari Comilla on May 9, Saturday. Chairman of BKB Board of...

Asrayan Prokalpo brings fortune for homeless women

2015-05-11 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 10 (BSS): The Asrayan Prokalpo, one of the government's most successful projects, has brought fortune anew to hundreds of the river-eroded homeless women and their children in the district in recent years. Earlier, these women led floating life...

Youth\\\'s wrist severed in bomb explosion

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

MAGURA, May 10: A youth's wrist was severed in a bomb explosion in Magura Sunday morning. The victim was identified as Tipu Sultan (35), son of Lalon Shikder of Vitashir village under Magura Sadar upazila. Lalon Shikder said his son...

Schoolboy rescued while being trafficked to India

2015-05-11 00:00:00

BENAPOLE, May 10 (UNB): A schoolboy was rescued while being trafficked to India from Benapole Bazar here on Sunday night. The victim was identified as Maminul Islam (7), a class III student of Nabinagar Government Primary School and son of...

Mother\\\'s Day observed in Magura

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-11 00:00:00

MAGURA, May 10: World Mother's Day was observed in Magura on Sunday. Rova Foundation organised different programmes to observe the day and brought out a rally in the morning. A discussion meeting was arranged at their own office with Rova...