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On International Women\\\'s Day

2015-03-10 00:00:00

International Women's Day was observed in our country as elsewhere in the world on March 08. On this day, we vowed to improve upon women empowerment in all sectors. We also resolved to provide all opportunities for the women to...

Revolution, resistance, romanticism — freedom is worth fighting for

K.B. Ahmed | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

The French Revolution is widely recognised as one of the most influential events of late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Europe with far-reaching consequences in political, cultural, social, and literary arenas. Although scholars like Jeremy Popkin point to more concrete political...

Rise of China: Myth and reality

Abdulla Al Imran | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

It is said, the 21st century will belong to Asia. The Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, will play a leading role. According to the latest IMF report, China is now the world's number one economy on the basis of total GDP...

Detailed DSE Trading

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Bangladesh knock England out

2015-03-10 00:00:00

England are out of the World Cup, their abject challenge foundering once again with Bangladesh their latest tormentors, inflicting their fourth defeat in five, by 15 runs. After a high-octane finale, Bangladesh can delight in qualifying for the final stages...

Mahmudullah 1st Bangladeshi to score WC century

2015-03-10 00:00:00

ADELAIDE, Australia, Mar 9 (BSS/AFP): Mohammad Mahmudullah became the first Bangladesh batsman to score a World Cup century when he reached the landmark in the key Pool A match against England at the Adelaide Oval on Monday. The 29-year-old right-hander's...

Rangpur farmers expect excellent yield of wheat

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 9: The farmers of Rangpur region are expecting an excellent yield of wheat during the current season due to congenial weather condition and timely supply of necessary agri-inputs.   According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources, wheat...

Lalon Memorial Festival in Kushtia concludes amid thin attendance

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

JHENIDAH, Mar 9: With the declaration of establishment of a modern resort for tourists and researchers on Lalon Academy premises within one year, the 5-day Lalon Memorial Festival - 2015 concluded here at Chheuria Lalon shrine in Kushtia Sunday last....

Workshop on CALIP held in B\\\'Baria

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, Mar 9: Haor Infrastructure and Livelihood Improvement Project (HILIP) under Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED) organised a day-long workshop on "Climate Adaptation and Livelihood Protection (CALIP)" at the LGED auditorium in Brahmanbaria on Monday. Brahmanbaria Deputy Commissioner (DC)...

Long-term planning needed to make women aware of their rights: Speakers

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 9: Rebeka Khatun is 15. She got married two years ago and now is pregnant for five months. She is an inhabitant of a remote char village Boalmari under char Ashariadaha union of Godagari upazila in Rajshahi district....

Reception to 13 successful women in Gaibandha

2015-03-10 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Mar 9 (BSS): A reception was accorded to 13 Joyeetas (winning women) of the district here on Sunday marking the International Women's Day (IWD). BRAC, a leading non-governmental organisation, arranged the reception under its Social Empowerment Programme. The joyeetas...

One killed, 12 injured in Gopalganj road accident

Our Correspondent | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

GOPALGANJ, Mar 9: One person was killed and 12 others were critically injured in a bus accident on Gopalganj-Tekerhat Highway at Baulatali under Gopalganj Sadar upazila Monday. The deceased was identified as Mehedi Khalasi (13), a student of Govt. Shishu...

Ensuring safe water from source to consumers underscored

2015-03-10 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 9 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion underscored the need for ensuring safe water from source to consumers for the sake of protecting the city dwellers from various waterborne diseases. They noted that the authorities concerned should work together...

News in Brief

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Body recovered in Barisal Police recovered the body of a housewife from Purba Dhamura village under Ujirpur upazila of the district Monday morning. The victim was Reshma Begum, 30, mother of three children and wife of Sohrab Hawlader of the...

Photo: RAJSHAHII: Director of RAKUB Board of Directors and Divisional Commissioner of Rajshahi Helal Uddin Ahmed

2015-03-10 00:00:00

President, PM, JS, Khaleda greet Tigers

2015-03-10 00:00:00

President Abdul Hamid on Monday congratulated the National Cricket Team for their victory against England in the ICC Cricket World Cup that saw the Tigers into the quarterfinals of the mega event, reports UNB. "The President thanked players, manager, coaches...

Tk 2m cash award for Tigers announced

2015-03-10 00:00:00

State Minister for Youth and Sports Sri Biren Sikder, MP, on Monday announced cash reward of Taka 2.0 million for the Bangladesh national cricket team for their brilliant victory against England in the key Pool A match of the ICC...

Passionate fans give Bangladesh a lift

2015-03-10 00:00:00

ADELAIDE, Australia, Mar 9 (AFP): Bangladesh may not have the best cricket team in the world but the support they receive from fans around the world will leave many established nations envious. Bangladeshi supporters were outnumbered during Monday's key World...

Photo: Jubilant crowd celebrating

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Steps to ship 60pc jute, jute goods through Mongla Port taken

FE Report | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

The government has initiated a fresh move to ensure at least 60 per cent of the total shipment of jute and jute goods through Mongla Port. The previous steps to this effect failed to make any desired outcome. Under the...

Photo: The qualifying round of the 2015 JCI Bangladesh Public Speaking Competition

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Shipping

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Small garment makers stand to benefit

Badrul Ahsan | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

The government has decided to issue certificates to small garment makers, allowing them to export to south Asian countries at lower duty, a senior official said. According to the existing export policy, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) under the ministry of...

Intracity price gap in commodities widening

Yasir Wardad | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

Price gap in some major commodities within the city kitchen markets has been widening due to the absence of monitoring, according to insiders. Prices of most essential commodities vary from one kitchen market to another, especially at the retail level,...

BoI to sponsor road shows abroad to boost investors\\\' confidence

Shah Alam Nur | 2015-03-10 00:00:00

The Board of Investment (BoI) has taken a number of initiatives including road shows and business meets with foreign entrepreneurs to boost their confidence, officials said. The road shows in England, the Netherlands and France would be held in the...

News Briefs

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Green investment summit begins Friday A three-day exhibition to showcase renewable energy and industrial construction technology begins Thursday in the city, an organiser said. Mosharraf Hossain, housing and public works minister, will inaugurate the 6th solar-tech, 5th power-tech and 4th...

Photo: Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB)

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Samsung brings Galaxy E7, Galaxy E5

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Samsung Mobile Bangladesh has announced the launching of two new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy E7 and Galaxy E5. The powerful and compact smartphones also offer a superior viewing and best selfie experience to the discerning customers, said a press release...

Govt undertakes 235 projects to expand BR network

2015-03-10 00:00:00

The government has undertaken 235 projects to expand the network of Bangladesh Railways in 59 districts across the country. Railways Minister M Mazibul Haque said this in the Jatiya Sangsad, while replying to a question from treasury bench member Enamul...

Polwel Supermarket Shop-Owners Assoc election held

2015-03-10 00:00:00

Abdul Kaium Talukder-Jasim Uddin Parishad won  the 2014-2017 election of Polwel Supermarket Shop-Owners Association in the city recently uncontested, according to a statement . Abdul Kaium Talukder Moni was elected president while Md Jasim Uddin Ahmed was elected the general...