FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Bangladesh has the potential to produce 30 per cent of its cotton demand by expanding cultivation and investing in research and development, an expert said Saturday. The optimistic views came on the concluding day of the Global Cotton Summit held...
From Our Special Correspondent | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
BHUBENSWAR (Orissa), Mar 21: An Indian minister expressed Delhi's willingness to share with Bangladesh gas from Myanmar with which the former is planning to build a pipeline for the fuel import. "We are ready to help Bangladesh achieve energy security...
New MD of FSIBL Syed Waseque Md Ali has been appointed as Managing Director of First Security Islami Bank Limited. Prior to this appointment, he was working as Managing Director (Current Charge) of the Bank. Mr. Ali, a seasoned banker...
Shah Alam Nur | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Global buyers are increasingly sourcing Bangladeshi medicines, encouraged by better quality and competitive price range, industry leaders said. Driven by growing demand, especially from the European Union (EU), has prompted local drug makers to expand capacity, they said. According to...
From Our Special Correspondent | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
BHUBANSWAR (Orissa), Mar 21: The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Ebene in the Indian island state Mauritius. The Indian readiness for cooperation with its neighbours stems from history. Its shared cultural and civilization trends with this region have...
Our Correspondent | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Mar 21: Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan assured all stakeholders at a seminar on Saturday that he would do his best in removing the obstacles to inland ship safety. He asked the marine community to come forward and extend their...
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has participated in CeBIT fair held in Hannover, Germany. The CeBIT IT fair, one of the biggest IT fairs in the world, was held from March 14-18, said a DCCI media release on...
FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Agriculture Secretary Eunusur Rahman urged the importers Saturday not to import substandard fertiliser. "Substandard fertiliser is one of the most detrimental components that is destroying fertility of the country's land day by day," he said while speaking at the 21st...
Apex Footwear Limited has recognised the contribution of its suppliers, as part of the company's 25th anniversary celebration. The best suppliers were given awards at the 'Supplier Excellence Award-2014' function held at the Spectra Convention Centre in the city Thursday,...
GAIBANDHA, Mar 21 (BSS) : A two-day Digital Innovation Fair-2015 began in Palashbari upazila town in the district on Friday with a call to reach services to the doorsteps of the people. Upazila administration has organised the fair under Access...
The government has augmented generation of power, expanded transmission lines, distribution lines and improved capacity of other sectors aimed at reaching the economic growth to become a middle income country by 2021. "Currently, country's 70 per cent people have access...
FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan) recommended on Saturday that the government ensure a congenial atmosphere so that candidates can participate in the upcoming election in three city corporations without fear and intimidation. "We are not against the city corporation elections. We...
FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
President of Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL) Bangabir Kader Siddiqui said on Saturday that the ruling Awami League might defer the city corporation elections, if BNP takes part in it. "Awami League will not hold elections. Rather, it will be...
Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed called upon all political parties on Saturday to take part in the forthcoming city corporation polls, report agencies. "The future of the country is under threat only for political conflicts and violence," he said this while...
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said Saturday BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia would not get any concession over the issue of burning people to death in a planned way even by taking part in city corporation polls, reports BSS. "Continuing movement...
Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad's special adviser Bobby Hajjaj has said that he is joining the mayoral race in the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) polls, reports bdnews24.com. His announcement comes despite the party's decision to back its...
Pak army's radio message proves March 25 genocide pre-planned Evidences are available which appear to confirm that the Pakistani army's "Operation Searchlight" in Dacca on March 25 midnight was part of a well-organised plan to carry out genocide in East...
Khairul Islam | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Around 30 per cent private universities in the country do not invest a single penny for the research purpose, while rest of such higher learning institutions have also very limited spending, putting the quality of education at bay. The University...
FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Some 2.3 billion people have gained access to improved sources of drinking water since 1990, but obtaining this essential service still remains a challenge for 748 million people around the world, says UNICEF. On the occasion of World Water Day,...
Our Correspondent | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Mar 21: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has set up a surface water treatment plant in the port area to meet the increasing demand here. The CPA has set up the Desalination and Water Treatment Plant at a cost...
FE Report | 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Speakers at a programme Saturday said unplanned and uncontrolled use of water resources will lead to severe water crisis and disaster in Bangladesh as demand for water is increasing for household, irrigation and industrial purposes. They also emphasised the importance...
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