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Murder by default or it\\\'s deliberate!

Neil Ray | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

That Andreas Lubitz, until now blamed for deliberately smashing the flight 4U9525 with 150 people on board against the French Alps had a history of psychological problem has been confirmed. Based on the last minute records on one of the...

Sense of affection

2015-03-30 00:00:00

It was a hectic evening and I was waiting for my confidant near Malibag intersection. I saw some hermaphrodites usually known as Hijras, roaming around and making  irregular physical gestures to extract money from the pedestrians. A couple of minutes...

Call centres for accident victims

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Victims of road accidents in Bangladesh are left to die unless some miracle happens. The injured victims are left without any immediate medical help. In western countries insurance for vehicles is mandatory for third party liability. When a road accident...

Importance of female education

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Women of our country are still lagging behind their male counterparts in education and we need to give special attention to their education so that they also can move forward alongside men. Education is a prerequisite for development. If we...

A win-win payment method in international trade

Mohammad Rafiqul Islam | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

UPAS LC is now a much sought-after payment method for all parties involved in international trade. UPAS refers to USANCE credit (a letter of credit payable at a determined future date after presentation of conforming documents) credit paid at sight....

Sudan interested in BD manpower

FE Report | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

Sudan expressed keenness to take Bangladeshi workers for developing their fisheries sector, said the visiting non-resident Ambassador of Sudan to Bangladesh on Sunday.     "Bangladesh and Sudan could mutually utilise their potential for bilateral benefits of the two Muslim countries." Dr...

Asian shippers forge alliance at Indonesia meet

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Mar 29: Shippers at a meet in Indonesia have launched the Asian Shippers' Alliance (ASA). The alliance was formed at the first annual meeting of Asian shippers in Indonesia's Surabaya city recently. Chairman of the Shippers Council of Bangladesh...

Bumper wheat expected in Faridpur

2015-03-30 00:00:00

FARIDPUR, Mar 29 (BSS): Harvesting of wheat began in the district with the expectation of bumper production in the current season. According to Agriculture Extension Office (AEO) sources wheat was cultivated on 31, 510 hectares of land exceeding the official...

Qatar Airways opens new office in city

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, has officially opened a new sales, reservations and  ticketing office in Dhaka, reports UNB. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon and more than  200 guests from the local...

Real Time Gross Settlement System likely from October

FE Report | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd Sunday launched mobile banking named "Hellocash" aiming to position itself as a leading player in the market that is growing very fast thanks to the wide penetration of cell phones. Nazneen Sultana, deputy governor of Bangladesh...

Turnover rises to Tk 3.93 billion

FE Report | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

Stocks witnessed sharp gain Sunday for the second running sessions with turnover improved significantly as optimistic investors took position on lucrative stocks amid optimism. The market opened with an upward note and the upbeat trend sustained throughout the session. DSEX,...

Southeast Bank holds 20th AGM, approves 15pc cash dividend

2015-03-30 00:00:00

The 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Southeast Bank Ltd. was held Sunday at city's Bashundhara Convention Centre-2. Bank's directors, sponsors and a large number of shareholders attended the meeting presided over by Alamgir Kabir, FCA, Chairman of the Bank,...

DSE brokers to meet today

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Brokers Association will sit with five other associations today (Monday) to discuss present situation of the capital market on the DSE premises to find ways to stabilise the stock market. "We will sit today (Monday) with...

Spectrum auction bidding deadline extended

FE Report | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

The telecom regulator has extended deadline for the spectrum auction by 20 days, amid some disputes over regulatory issues with mobile phone operators. According the fresh notice of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), now the final bidding will be...

Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr Atiur Rahman receiving a crest

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Officials of Super Star Group

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Officials of Hatim Group along with engineers

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Promotion of char-suitable jute cultivation emphasised

2015-03-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 29 (BSS): Experts at an orientation workshop have stressed on strengthening channels to promote char-suitable jute cultivation and retting practices to enhance production of the fibre along with other crops in the riverine char areas. Strengthening Channels for...

Successful introduction of PCV, IPV for saving babies stressed

2015-03-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 29 (BSS): Health experts at an advocacy workshop have stressed the need for successful introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) to save the babies from many deadly diseases. They were addressing the workshop...

Two killed in Joypurhat road accident

2015-03-30 00:00:00

JOYPURHAT, Mar 29 (BSS): Two people were killed and three others injured in a road accident in Unchai crossing area on the Panchbibi-Gobindaganj road under Panchbibi upazila last night. The deceased were identified as Jony, 25, son of Shamsul and...

Glaring example of heroism recalled in Rangpur

2015-03-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 29 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion here have said the independence-seeker innocent Bangalees set up a glaring example of heroism through sacrificing 600 lives while gheraoing Rangpur Cantonment on March 28 in 1971. Awami League (AL), different organisations...

Digital Mela begins in Gopalganj

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Our Correspondent GOPALGANJ, Mar 29: A two-day Digital Mela-2015 began at K.G School Ground under Muksudpur in Gopalganj Sunday, organised by Muksudpur upazila administration. Md. Khalilur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Gopalganj inaugurated the fair as the chief guest and Ashraful...

Missing schoolgirl found dead in Narsingdi

2015-03-30 00:00:00

NARSINGDI, Mar 29 (UNB): A missing schoolgirl was found dead in a paddy field at Baherchar village in sadar upazila on Saturday evening. The deceased was identified as Arma Begum, 10, daughter of Motaleb Miah, a resident of the village...

\\\'Power supply is a must to maintain development\\\'

2015-03-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 29 (BSS): State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, MP, said power supply is indispensable and there is no alternative to it for upholding the country's development and production. For this reason, the present government has attached highest...

Agri fair inaugurated in Magura

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Our Correspondent MAGURA, Mar 29: A three-day Agriculture Fair was inaugurated in Magura on Sunday. Agriculture Extension Department (DAE), Magura, organised the fair at Magura Nomani Moidan. The fair will end on Tuesday. In observance of the fair DAE brought...

About 0.19m people get infected with TB: 3,700 die a year

2015-03-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 29 (BSS): Nearly 0.19 million (1.90 lakh) people are infected with tuberculosis and around 3,700 die every year in the country, speakers at a press conference said here recently. They viewed Bangladesh has attained a significance success in...

7th founding anniv of Snan celebrated

RU Correspondent | 2015-03-30 00:00:00

RAJSHHAI UNIVERSITY, Mar 29: The activists of Snan, an organisation of the predominant writers of the Rajshahi University (RU), celebrated its 7th founding anniversary Saturday with enthusiasm and fanfare on the campus. To mark the day, a colourful rally was...

News in Brief

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Schoolboy killed in Narail road accident A schoolboy was killed in a road accident in Maitkumra area on the Narail-Lohagara road under Lohagara upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was Billal Sheikh, 13, son of Dulu Sheikh of...

Spain shows interest to invest in infrastructure, power

2015-03-30 00:00:00

FE Report Spain is interested to invest in the country's infrastructure, especially transport, and power and energy sectors. Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Ignacio Ybanez Rubio expressed the interest at a meeting with Foreign Minister A H Mahmood...

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman

2015-03-30 00:00:00