Md Abdus Sobhan | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Investment has been the engine of growth and prosperity for much of the world since the end of the Second World War. It proved to be a boon to the Bangladesh economy, particularly since the launching of liberalisation measures to...
The population of Dhaka city has exceeded 10.0 millions. Dhaka is soon going to be included among 20 mega cities of the world. But one of the most alarming aspect of life in Dhaka is that things are moving in...
I recently opened a BKASH account with my mobile phone out of simple curiosity. To my surprise, I find it extremely useful as I can complete many of my works through it. I do not even have to keep much...
Syed Mahbubur Rashid | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Following its enactment, Safe Food Act-2013 is in place from February 1, 2015. It will take a few months to be put into operation as the rules under the Act will have to be prepared. In the Preamble of the...
M S Siddiqui | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
A wide range of hazards including cyclones, storm surges, floods, water-logging and salinity threatens the lives and livelihoods of all communities. There are many man-made disasters affecting life for years together due to negligence and poor management of state and...
FE Report | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank will take harsh measures against habitual defaulters and bad borrowers with a track record of persistent delinquencies, said Bangladesh Bank's chief economist Dr. Biru Paksha Paul on Sunday. "Bangladesh Bank monitors the recent rise in non-performing loans and...
FE Report | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Stocks edged slightly higher Sunday with thin trading activities as most of the investors followed cautious stance amid prevailing political gridlock in the country. The market opened with a negative note, but late hours buying spree on large-cap stocks helped...
SPL wins Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award Summit Power Limited (SPL), the first Bangladeshi Independent Power Producer (IPP) has won the Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Award presented by the World CSR Congress in Mumbai, India. The SPL Vice...
FE Report | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Xpress Money, one of the leading money transfer companies has vowed to promote remittance inflow in Bangladesh through legal channel by providing attractive exchange rates and innovative products and services, its high official said. "We offer services such as 'cash...
Sonia H Moni | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
The target of frozen foods export might not be fulfilled this fiscal year (FY), 2014-15, as local exporters are getting very poor number of orders of black tiger shrimp from foreign buyers, said the industry insiders. They said the exporters...
Australia's World Cup Pool A match against Bangladesh in Brisbane was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Heavy rain overnight and throughout the day prevented any play at the Gabba on Saturday. Both sides took one point from the game...
Bangladesh pace bowler Al-Amin Hossain may be sent home after breaking a team curfew in Brisbane on February 19. Team manager Khaled Mahmud confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that the ACSU (Anti-Corruption and Security Unit) informed the Bangladesh team management of Al-Amin...
Sheikh Russell KC emerged Group B champions to reach the quarterfinal of the Federation Cup Football Tournament after playing a goalless draw with Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the last group match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Sunday,...
The fifth round of the Walton 16th National Cricket League (NCL) will begin at 9:30 am today (Monday) at four separate venues in Dhaka and its adjoining areas, reports UNB. In the fifth round's opening fixtures, defending champion and also...
Police Lines High School of Narayanganj beat Shaheed Nabi High School by 4-1 goals in a Dhaka zone match of the First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey Tournament at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city Sunday,...
Celebrated Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman finished joint 7th with two other players in his favourite Hero Indian Open with an overall five-under- par 279 after the 4th and last round matches at the Delhi Golf Club Sunday, reports UNB. Siddikur,...
Jubair Hasan | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Work on the Payra Port remains suspended for more than a month. The suspension followed an alleged improper selection of a consultancy firm for conducting techno-feasibility study and devising conceptual master plan for the country's third seaport, officials said. Following...
Monira Munni | 2015-02-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh needs to do more to improve workplace safety and ensure workers' rights in line with the GSP Action Plan and Sustainability Compact, a recent special report of the US government says. According to the report, progresses are being made...
JETRO's opinion sharing platform tomorrow Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in collaboration with Japan Study Center, University of Dhaka will organise an experience sharing programme at Hotel Sarina in the city's Banani area tomorrow (Tuesday). A team of young Japanese...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina stressed Sunday on further simplifying the country's justice dispensation system so that the justice seekers could get justice easily, report agencies. "We'll have to think about a newer way to make the justice delivery system...
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