TUNIS, March 18: Nineteen people, including 17 foreign tourists, have been killed after gunmen targeted a museum in the Tunisian capital, the Prime Minister says. Tourists from Poland, Italy, Germany and Spain were killed as gunmen attacked a museum in...
SAVAR, Mar 18 : Muggers looted Tk 350,000 (3.5 lakh) after stabbing a bKash agent to death and injuring another in Majidpur area here Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Kamruzzaman, a 'bKash' agent and son of Sekander Ali,...
Two people were reportedly killed and three others injured as a launch rammed into a pontoon at the Sadarghat launch terminal Wednesday. The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately. Witnesses said two people died on the spot...
Asjadul Kibria | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Rise of illicit financial flows (IFF) from the developing countries including Bangladesh becomes a matter of serious concern. Every year developing countries lose at least $660 billion on average due to illegal outflows of financial assets from these countries. These...
M. Serajul Islam | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Iran and the US met in the Swiss city of Lausanne this week to come up with a framework agreement by March 31. This would allow time to both the sides to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue diplomatically. The agreement...
It is always better late than never. Hundreds of inquiry committees were formed in the past to probe riverine accidents. But nobody knows for certain whether such bodies submitted their reports to the government at all or what the recommendations...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
There are a number of safety net programmes currently underway in the country. These are meant for the benefit of the old, disadvantaged and poor men and women. Some programmes are specifically designed for the poor while some are targeted...
Rahman Jahangir | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Almost everybody feels frustration over the alleged erosion of moral values and ethics from society - particularly the younger generation. Is there any basis for this almost universal condemnation of the young? While travelling in public buses, one often comes...
Excitement is mounting on the eve of the Bangladesh-India quarterfinal in the World Cup Cricket on Thursday at MCG. Local and international media are vibrant with speculations. India is definitely the favourite and that is why pressure is more on...
Mobile banking is rapidly gaining popularity in our country and it is a big revolution in the banking sector that brings the rural and poor people within the network of banks. Transferring money from one place to another was never...
An important and informative report published in a local newspaper justifies the river Narsunda being called a lucky river of Kishoreganj, as the river's bed soil is being used as fuel by the local people. Apart from using it for...
Shah MdAhsanHabib | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Considering the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for economic growth, policy makers in most countries have been undertaking strategies to promote SME clusters most of which are industry-focused. In the context of the manufacturing SMEs, it is claimed...
Md Ashik Sarder | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
In the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 (Rio+20), water has been recognised as the key to achieving sustainable development as it is closely linked to all other important issues. 'Sustainable development' emphasises acquiring sustainability in any initiative...
India and Bangladesh face off in a second quarter-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) today (Thursday) at 9.300 am (Bangladesh time). The winner of the contest will face the winner of the...
Nashid Mahjabeen | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
My last trip to London, UK was over a decade ago. But my reminiscence of walking through the streets of London is still fresh. Growing up in Bangladesh as a girl is pretty difficult at times as girls face may...
Md Nazmus Sakib | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
What really drives us? Whenever we seek to pursue something, we, as human beings, automatically calculate the reward that comes along with it. As a matter of fact, our attention tends to pour into the shiniest cup on the table...
Shahneela Naheed | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Lately, I have found myself wondering about the various types of foods/cuisines that are available out there. Every time I open my facebook page I am bombarded with people posting numerous pictures they enjoy at any of the chic restaurants...
Joyonto Roy Chowdhury | 2015-03-19 00:00:00
An American politician, Brad Henry said, "A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite imagination and instill lovein learning."Apart from being just an art, with time teaching has explored a significant space in science too. Transmitting knowledge like a good teacher...
RAJSHAHI, Mar 18 (BSS): Proper and sustainable management has become an urgent need to save mango flowers and fruits from premature dropping as the gardeners and businessmen suffer a lot due to the problem. Scientists and researchers concerned viewed that...
Dubai-based airline Emirates invested around $20 million in cabin crew training in last year, says a press release in Dhaka yesterday. The Emirates Aviation College (EAC) - Crew Training has reported over 33,000 attendees in various training courses in last...
Fed up with his team being treated as a laughing stock, Bangladeshi cricket fan Khairul Islam grins at the prospect of the game's superpower having the smile wiped off its face, reports AFP. "Victory would be sweet in itself, but...
MELBOURNE, Mar 18 (AFP): India possess the best batting lineup in world cricket and Bangladesh's bowlers will confront their biggest challenge in the World Cup quarter-final, skipper Mashrafe Mortaza said Wednesday. Bangladesh, with a modest international record and ranked ninth,...
Bindubasini Government High School, Tangail and Armanitola Government High School reached the quarterfinals of the First Security Islami Bank Ltd National School Hockey Tournament beating their respective rivals Wednesday, reports UNB. In the day's matches at the Moulana Bhasani National...
Sabina Khatun of Bangladesh scored the 2nd hat-trick in the Maldives Women's Futsal (Football) Fiesta to guide Maldives Police Club to earn a 7-0 goals victory over the Ministry of Environment and Energy team in Male Wednesday, reports UNB. Sabina...
Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club earned a comfortable seven wickets victory over Dhanmondi Cricket Academy in the 2nd Division Cricket League on the City Club ground Wednesday, reports UNB. In the day's other matches, Dhaka Royal Cricketers beat Rayer Bazar AC...
The Independence Day Gymnastic competition will be held on March 28 at the National Sports Council Gymnasium in the city, reports BSS. The day-long competition, organised by Bangladesh Gymnastic Federation, will be held in senior (man's & woman's, age group...
The Independence and National Day Kabaddi Tournament- 2015, sponsored by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and the Walton, kicks off today (Thursday) at the Paltan Kabaddi Stadium in the city, reports UNB. In all seven services teams, split in...
Sharjil M Haque concluding his two-part article on \'Strategies for Bangladesh Bank\' | 2015-03-18 00:00:00
Since the Asian financial crisis, central bankers in Asia have recognised the intricate link between macroeconomic performance and financial stability. Numerous reforms have since been initiated, which have improved macro-financial linkages in several Asian economies. Regrettably, the story is quite...
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