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New office-bearers of BUET Class IV Employees\\\' Union

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Class IV Employees' Union has elected new office -bearers with Md Rafique Mia and Md Mojibur Rahman as president and general secretary respectively, says a press release. They were elected for the one-year...

News in Brief

2015-05-08 00:00:00

DU VC condoles Novera Ahmed's death Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique on Thursday expressed deep shock at the death of eminent sculptor of Bangladesh Novera Ahmed. Novera died at a hospital in Paris....

Weather

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions in next 24 hours...

Photo: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing the high officials

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Narrowing trade gap with India: Looking from fair economic perspective

Sarwar Md. Saifullah Khaled | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

Bangladesh has a close trade relationship with neighbouring India, the country that helped us achieve Independence in 1971. But unfortunately, the trade gap between the two countries has all through been increasing in favour of India. The battle of Bangladesh...

Tagore\\\'s educational philosophy takes a holistic view

Sharmila Chakraborty | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

As we observe Rabindranath Tagore's 154th birth anniversary today, let us talk  about his educational ideology. Education is a social process which is concerned with the development of an individual for participation in society both physically and mentally. But the...

Benefit of staying fit

2015-05-08 00:00:00

There is both good and bad news. The good news is that citizens of the capital city, at least, have become relatively more health conscious. This is reflected in the ever increasing number of physical fitness facilities such as well-equipped...

How well-off mothers are in society

Nilratan Halder | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

Celebration of the Mother's Day has until now made an appeal to a small segment of Bangladesh society. But still it has gained some ground in the collective consciousness of the country's young generation. Affluence is its lifeblood. The majority...

What makes Internet useful

Md Shahadat Hossain | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

With the rapid development of network science and technology, the application of the Internet has already covered every aspect of life and has gradually become a part of life. The Internet makes our study, work and living convenient and more...

Whither democracy!

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Democracy is a continuous process of establishing overall human rights, particularly the basic rights. It is led by peoples' choice, but people of this country could not establish it. Mere casting vote in an election does not mean that we...

Insufficient sleep harms our health

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Many of us tend to ignore our much-needed sleep and stay awake beyond midnight which leaves an adverse effect on our health. We must realise the importance of adequate sleep. If we are deprived of our required sleep, it has...

Cricket and Bangladesh

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Bangladeshis are great fans of cricket and the national cricket team. This is a sport that bridges all our differences and consolidates our bonding. The present Bangladesh cricket team is the strongest and most consistent than any other time in...

City mayors face daunting tasks

Shihab Sarkar | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

The stifling gloom that had gripped people in the country's three city corporations is expected to start fading soon. Amid the government's claim of success, boycott of the polls by pro-BNP mayoral contenders, and isolated bouts of violence the three...

Exploring literary minds

Raihan M Chowdhury | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

A Blue Notebook, by young author Tusar Talukder, is a nice work of prose writings. The book is written in English. It is a collection of essays and reviews. It comprises 12 reviews of literary books, 7 essays and one...

No move yet to check Padma erosion in Rajshahi

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 7: Though the monsoon is knocking at the door, no permanent measure has been taken yet to check erosion of the river Padma in Rajshahi. As a result, many important establishments including Rajshahi Court, Deputy Commissioner Office, Rajshahi...

142 youths get loan from DYD in Gaibandha

2015-05-08 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, May 7 (BSS): A total of 142 youths of Fulchhari upazila in the district got loan of Tk 3.55 million (35.50 lakh) from the Department of Youth Development (DYD) on Wednesday. The main objective of the loan disbursement was...

Woman killed as human hauler hits her in Pabna

2015-05-08 00:00:00

PABNA, May 7 (UNB): A woman was killed when a human hauler (Nasiman) hit her at Chinakhara on the Dhaka-Pabna Highway in Sujanagar upazila on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Piara Begum, 48, wife of Ashraf Hossain Ashu,...

Govt will protect cultural heritage of ethnic community : Noor

2015-05-08 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 7 (BSS): Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor, MP, has said the present government is committed to protect the cultural heritage of the plain ethnic communities for their peaceful and successful livelihood. He was addressing a function of the...

One killed, 10 injured in Sirajganj clash

2015-05-08 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, May 7 (BSS): A man was killed and 10 others injured following a clash between two rival groups at Khoichala village under Raiganj upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was Abdur Rashid, 60, son of late Azimuddin...

Outlawed party activist gunned down, trader stabbed to death

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

PABNA, May 7: An outlawed party activist was gunned down and a businessman was stabbed to death in separate incidents in the district on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Mithu Hossain, 30, son of Nannu...

\\\'Intake of small fishes ideal for lactating mothers and babies\\\'

2015-05-08 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 7 (BSS): Malnutrition of the pregnant women, lactating mothers and children belonging to the poorer families in rural Bangladesh still remains as a major cause of permanent blindness, maternal, neonatal and infant deaths. According to experts, intake of...

Plummeting Boro price fades away ecstasy of Rangpur farmers

Our Correspondent | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 7: Although the farmers of Rangpur division became ecstatic to witness an excellent yield of Boro paddy during the current season, their ecstasy faded away making them melancholic when they found its price plummeting in markets.     The peasants...

News in Brief

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Housewife commits suicide in Barisal A housewife allegedly committed suicide following a family feud at Rangta village under Agailjhara upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Josna Bepari, 22, wife of Raju Bepari of the same...

Book on Arakanese Muslims unveiled at RU

RU Correspondent | 2015-05-08 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, May 7:  The "Arakaner Musolmander Itihas (The history of the Muslims of Arakan)", a research book by renowned poet, litterateur and researcher Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman Akhanda was unveiled at Rajshahi University (RU) yesterday afternoon. Eminent sociologist and writer...

KDA to cancel lease of Muzgunni Shishu Park

2015-05-08 00:00:00

KHULNA, May 7 (UNB): Khulna Development Authority (KDA) has decided to cancel the lease of Muzgunni Shishu Park in the city for breaching several conditions of the contract and for non-payment of arrears. The lease holder company has been ignoring...

Photo: SAVAR: Hackney carriages

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Photo: NILPHAMARI: A fruit seller awaiting customers

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Photo: BARISAL: As the dilapitated buildings

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Detailed DSE Trading

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Pakistan take control of B’desh Test

2015-05-08 00:00:00

Azhar Ali smashed a career-best 226 and Asad Shafiq made 107 before the bowlers rattled Bangladesh's top order to leave Pakistan on top in the second and final Test in Dhaka Thursday, reports AFP. The pair put on 207 for...