Dipok Kumar Roy | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) organised a dialogue on the 'National Election 2007: Civil Society Initiative for Accountable Development' on March 20, 2006 in Dhaka. The dialogue prepared 'Vision 2021' in view of the golden jubilee of Independence in...
Police are not arresting Khaleda Zia, facing charges of instigating an arson attack in Dhaka, anytime soon amid calls to detain the BNP chairperson, reports bdnews24.com. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Asaduzzaman Mia clarified their stance on Monday. He...
Former minister and advisory council member of ruling Awami League (AL) Suranjit Sengupta said BNP chairperson has sealed the door of dialogue, reports BSS. "Begum Zia has not only closed the door of dialogue, but also locked it after denying...
RAJSHAHI, Jan 26 (UNB): BNP called a 24-hour hartal in eight districts of Rajshahi division for today (Wednesday) protesting filing of case against its chairperson Khaleda Zia and demanding release of their detained party leaders and activists. Harun-or-Rashid, organising secretary...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina congratulated Monday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on his accession to the throne of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reports UNB. In a message sent to Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,...
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque said Monday the government is considering giving Very Important Person (VIP) status to Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country, reports BSS. He informed this while replying to a question from treasury bench member...
Jatiya Party (JP) will observe a token mass hunger strike in the city on January 29 (Thursday) instead of Tuesday to register the party's protest against the ongoing 'violent politics', reports UNB. The hunger strike programme that will begin at...
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) declared Monday a reward of Tk 0.1 million for assisting law enforcers in arresting those involved in arson attacks or vandalising of red handed, if caught red handed, reports UNB. The DMP has also decided to...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) highly appreciated Bangladesh's commitment to the court as well as to the concept of the rule of law, report agencies. This was stated by both President Sang Hyun Song and Prosecutor of the ICC Fatou...
UPDF man killed in Khagrachhari KHAGRACHHARI, Jan 26: An activist of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed and another injured in a gunfight between the activists of UPDF and Parbatya Chhatragram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) at Lapaidang Para under...
Shamsul Huda | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) located at Mohakhali in the city is facing severe financial problem due to its dependence on the Institute of Public Health (IPH) for funding, officials said. The laboratory, the only state-owned entity responsible for maintaining...
Bangladesh has become the member of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), paving the path for the country to receive US$100 million in grant to improve its primary education, reports UNB. "Bangladesh has become the 60th developing country partner of...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The World Bank (WB) will provide US$375 million in loans to build multipurpose disaster shelters and develop related infrastructure in nine coastal districts of Bangladesh. The WB on Monday signed a $375 million financing agreement with the World Bank at...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The government has appointed Md Zulfiqur Rahman, currently Bangladesh Ambassador to Turkey, as the new envoy to the Republic of Korea (South Korea). A career diplomat, Rahman had previously served in the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, Bangladesh Permanent...
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) will interrogate 11 officials of One Bank Limited in connection with the allegation of embezzlement of nearly Tk 13 billion by Ananda Shipyard, reports UNB. An ACC team, led by its deputy director and inquiry...
CHITTAGONG, Jan 26 (UNB): President Abdul Hamid visited the West Point of Naval Academy of Bangladesh Navy at Patenga here on Monday afternoon. The President strolled along the point adjacent to the Patenga sea beach and enjoyed the sunset. Bangladesh...
Dance Drama Festival begins today A five-day National Dance Drama Festival, the first of its kind, organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh Nrityashilpi Shangstha will begin at Jatiya Natyashala Auditorium of the academy at 7:00 pm today (Tuesday). Cultural...
Weather is likely to remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6pm today (Tuesday). Light to moderate fog may occur over the riverbasins of the country during midnight until morning, Met Office said. Night temperature may...
Ziaur Rahman | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
Country's apparel products are losing edge in the US market to its competitors namely Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Pakistan, as buyers cut back their orders over escalating political violence, safety and other compliance issues. According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB),...
NARSINGDI, Jan 26 (UNB): Seven suspected robbers were killed and another one seriously injured in a lynch-mob attack at Bhatpara village in Sadar upazila early Monday. Sadar Police Station officer-in-charge KM Abul Kashem said a gang of robbers stormed into...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The government will establish two more administrative divisions alongside Mymensingh to decentralise power for the betterment of the people. To push the move forward, the cabinet approved on Monday the proposal for establishing Mymensingh as the 8th administrative division of...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The Cabinet Committee on Public Procurement Monday approved in principle the procurement of six vessels for Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) with funding from Chinese Exim Bank-one of a number of investment undertakings China pursuing. Officials said under the arrangement, three...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The ongoing countrywide blockade is causing widespread disruption to supply of raw jute, jute batching oil (JBO) and diesel to the factories, forcing jute spinners to cut production by 20,000 tonnes worth Tk 1.5 billion in last three weeks, insiders...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The central bank purchased US$11 million directly from the commercial banks Monday to help keep the country's inter-bank foreign exchange (forex) market stable, officials said. "We've bought the US currency from two banks at market rate aiming to keep the...
Rezaul Karim | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The government is likely to reduce the rates of cash incentive/subsidy facility on a good number of export items from next fiscal year (FY), officials said. "The initiative has been taken to bring some potential and diversified export items under...
Our Correspondent | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Jan 26: Businesses at a seminar today urged Customs and Port authorities to work in coordination and simplify rules to facilitate delivery of garment-related import consignments within a day as the industry is now facing a very tough situation....
Jubair Hasan | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
Growing number of arson attacks, caused by the ongoing political unrest, has put the Fire Service Directorate under immense pressure, officials said. The Fire Service and Civil Defence Directorate (FSCD) has already enhanced its vigilance across the country with deployment...
The Metro Rail Bill, 2015 was passed in the House Monday aiming to ease traffic congestion and provide fast, improved public transportation in the capital, reports UNB Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader moved the bill in Parliament that...
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