Paradox between economy and environment

Waking up in the morning and reading newspaper is probably the best way to start the day. However, this scribe finds it wearisome while reading any news about climate change. What is going to happen in next 25 years due...

Nation wants Tigers to roar

The Tigers face Scotland tomorrow (March 5) and it will be a very important match for them. Usually, the record of Bangladesh against the associate members of the International Cricket Council is poor, but I hope they will play their...

Political stalemate must end immediately

No matter how hard the ruling party tries to establish peace by force, they will fail to achieve it and their failed attempt to establish peace by force in the recent past amply testifies to this. The ruling party should...

Women\\\'s education

It is sad and unfortunate that the Bangladeshi women are still lagging behind in education compared to their male counterparts. This is particularly noticeable in rural Bangladesh where we find that many parents consider educating their daughters a waste of...

Basel-III: Challenges and opportunities

As part of the graduation process of capital adequacy standard, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) released the global regulatory framework on Basel-III capital accord in December 2010 in view of strengthening global capital and liquidity rules with the...

Capitalising economic potential

Despite natural calamities, overpopulation, political unrest, low per capita income and poverty, Bangladesh has immense potential as acknowledged by development specialists, who are also of the opinion that we lag behind in terms of achievement compared to our potential. It...

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Well-planned communication networks in Rangpur stressed

RANGPUR, Mar 4 (BSS): Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) and valiant freedom fighter Alhaj Sarfuddin Ahmed Jhantu has stressed the need for developing well-planned road communication networks in Rangpur city. He said this while launching construction work of a...

Science-minded youths can lead country to progress: Speakers

RAJSHAHI, Mar 4 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion here Wednesday underscored the need for boosting the number of science-minded students for flourishing the information and communication technology sector. They viewed that promotion of the science and technology sector can take...

Mystery shrouds death of BSRI Chief Scientific Officer

PABNA, Mar 4: Mystery shrouds the death of Chief Scientific Officer of Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute (BSRI) Md Abdullah. There are conflicting reports about the death of Mr Abdullah. According to sources, the scientific officer was killed in a road...

Man to die for killing wife in Kishoreganj

KISHOREGANJ, Mar 4 (UNB): A tribunal here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife in Karimganj upazila back in 2002. The condemned convict is Ujjal Kumar Sutradhar of Nayapara village in the upazila. The court also...

Hardinge Bridge centenary celebrated

PABNA, Mar 4 (UNB: The centenary of historical Hardinge Bridge, which was constructed over the Padma River in 1915 and named after then Viceroy of India Lord Hardinge, was observed here on Wednesday with different programmes. A committee, which was...

Police fail to rescue boy 7 months after his abduction in Pabna

PABNA, Mar 4: Though seven months have elapsed after his abduction, five- year- old boy Roni Sarkar is yet to be rescued. Family members of the victim at a press conference on Tuesday last criticised the role of police for...

Sangku\\\'s martyrdom for country\\\'s independence recalled

RANGPUR, Mar 4 (BSS): Speakers at a memorial meeting here last evening said the martyrdom of Shaheed Sangku Samajhder on March 3 in 1971 in Rangpur city triggered the thirst for independence and War of Liberation of the heroic Bengali...

Rajshahi became volatile from first week of March, 1971

RAJSHAHI, Mar 4 (BSS): The overall situation in Rajshahi city became volatile with the spontaneous protest of general masses since March 1 in 1971 when the then Pakistani rulers had postponed the scheduled March 3 session of National Assembly. Postponement...

News in Brief

RAB seizes 15 cocktails in Rajshahi Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 15 cocktails from Kharkhori bypass area under Boalia Police Station in the city early this morning, RAB sources said this noon. On a tip-off, a team...

Photo: MIRSHARAI: A portion of Nizampur railway station road of Mirsharai

Dhaka an entrepreneurs\\\' hub on global scale now

Though still in infancy, the Bangladeshi business ecosystem is undoubtedly on the rise, and Dhaka is right at the centre of this upward momentum. It is no longer a question whether Bangladesh will become a big player on the global...

Expectations and reality

Bangladesh despite all its shortcomings is still regarded worldwide as a land of unfathomable potential and extraordinary promise. Many a thing can claim credit as one of the reasons for such flattering appellations. A long list of things, from immense...

\\\'Y\\\' for youth, \\\'Y\\\' for Yamin

Perhaps Bangladesh has the most resilient and pliant number of people who never surrender to odds. This nation also has talented and capable faction of people who never gives up no matter how colossal the size of obstructions is. Scientific...

Why business competitions essential for students

Business competitions are a growing point of fascination among today's generation. It is not only proving to be a dynamic platform of expression, but also a credible evaluator of a student's versatility. In this modern era, where talent is regarded...

Sheikh Jamal meet Muktijoddha in Fed Cup Football final today

Defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will clash against defending runners-up Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra in the final of the Federation Cup Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at 5:15 pm today (Thursday), reports UNB. Addressing a press conference at...

Tigers target two from three

NELSON, New Zealand, Mar 4 (AFP): Bangladesh refused to be sidetracked Wednesday by news that former coach Shane Jurgensen was mentoring Scotland on the eve of their crunch World Cup clash in Nelson. The focus was purely on beating Scotland...

Scotland put Irish spin on Bangladesh challenge

NELSON, New Zealand, Mar 4 (AFP): Scotland have drawn inspiration from Ireland as they prepare to face an expected spin-stacked Bangladesh Thursday in their last realistic chance for points in the World Cup. Although Scotland lost a golden opportunity to...

Dhaka Div lead by 92 runs against Rangpur Div

Defending champions Dhaka Division lead by 92 runs against league leader Rangpur Division after the first innings on the third day of a sixth round match of the four-day Walton 16th National Cricket League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium...

Bangladesh seek quarter-final boost

If Bangladesh are to make the World Cup quarter-finals, they have to win at least two of their next three matches. If they win against Scotland at the Saxton Oval today (Thursday), their next game against England will be a...

Tigers\\\' biggest chance today

Bangladesh will take on Scotland today (Thursday) at Saxton Oval, Nelson, at 4.00 am (BD time). Bangladesh suffered their first defeat of the World Cup after losing their last match against Sri Lanka at the MCG. The Lankans posted 332...

Prices edge up on thin supplies amid unrest

Tea prices edged higher at a weekly auction at National Brokers Limited (NBL) in Chittagong on Tuesday, snapping a four-week run of declines, due to a drop in supplies amid political unrest, reports Reuters. Overall, prices inched up as volumes...

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Accord warns of severing ties with 14 garment makers

A global retailers' group has warned of snapping business ties with more than a dozen local apparel makers over their failure to improve safety even after the initial inspection, insiders said. The Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, led...