The World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on September 27, appears to have passed rather listlessly. In fact, tourism is yet to adequately develop as a sector in the country. So far as its attractions for foreign tourists are concerned,...
Wasi ahmed | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
The less than projected growth in global economy in the current year and the preceding years reveals that the core factors impeding growth has been the same with most nations, though in varying degrees. The UNCTAD Trade and Development Report...
Shihab Sarkar | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Eid-ul-Azha is only a few days away. The authorities have recently declared that the total Eid cattle markets in Dhaka this year will be less than that in the earlier years. Considering the inconvenience caused by cattle markets to the...
With Eid-ul Azha in the offing, circulation of fake notes have become rampant in the markets as unscrupulous people try to utilise this opportunity. They inject fake currency into the market. The members of the law-enforcing agencies are hardly seen...
A detailed and informative write-up in the 28th September issue of the FE reflects the tragic facts behind the gradually disappearing 'gupta Khal'. In Bengali, the meaning of 'gupta khal' is 'hidden or secret canal'. It is now being gradually...
Ramna Park is possibly the only 'lung' of the city where the city dwellers can have a fresh breath under the shadows of trees. A decade ago or more, Ramna Park was almost abandoned. People could not find it a...
Maswood Alam Khan from Maryland, USA | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
We take heart as we learn that people's habit of online shopping is gaining tempo in Bangladesh. Speakers at Dhaka e-Commerce Fair 2014, held recently, highlighted the achievements made in online business. The slogan of this year's fair was "Business...
Khawaza Main Uddin | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
When there is a shopping spree before festivals, we appear to have a sense of complacence. It is as if the nation has already achieved the long-cherished economic emancipation. Moreover, the ruler's eyes can't see how consumers as individuals and...
FE Report | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Bigger electorate entails greater responsibility and role, elected women leaders of local government level reminded their male counterpart and demanded the updating of what they called flawed law that left them inactive. They told a meet--attended by politicians cutting across...
BNP chairperson's adviser Khandaker Mahbub Hossain said Monday there is no alternative to ousting the current illegal government through a decisive movement to overcome the country's ongoing political deadlock, reports UNB. "The country is now facing only one problem-an illegal...
Tickets for rail travel is not only given to VIPs but provided to all passengers in critical need, said Railways Minister Mujibul Haque said on Monday, report agencies. About harassment of ticket seekers at the station during Eid, Mr Hoque...
The government is not concerned about the BNP's threats of mass uprising, but it is concerned about the plans of some international militant organisations to expand their network to Bangladesh, a minister has said, reports bdnews24.com. Road Transport Minister Obaidul...
Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh demanded Monday the removal of Posts and Telecommunications Minister Abdul Latif Siddique from the cabinet within 24 hours for his reported remarks against holy Hajj and Prophet Mohammad (Pbuh), reports UNB. In a statement, senior leaders of the...
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 expressed annoyance on Monday over the plea of the defence counsel for detained war crimes accused Maulana A Sobhan allowing contradictions during cross-examination of the investigation officer (IO), ignoring the Supreme Court restriction, reports UNB. "This...
RAJSHAHI, Sept 29 (UNB): Police submitted a chage sheet against 89 leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat, including city mayor Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul and BNP leader Mizanur Rahman Minu, in a case filed in connection with a bomb attack...
Amid criticisms by rights groups both at home and aboard, Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Mokhlesur Rahman claimed on Monday his elite force is always on the path of law, justice and truth, report agencies. "RAB has transparency....
Police in separate raids arrested 12 suspected criminals from Kalabagan, Dhanmondi, Dhamrai and Jatrabari areas and seized three lifted CNG-run-auto-rickshaws, a private car, cash and sharp weapons from their possessions, report agencies. The arrestees are: Saidur Rahman, 28, Shaheed Mia...
FE Report | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) has recommended filing case against five persons, including Chairman and also Managing Director of Nasir Group Nasir Uddin Biswas over money laundering and tax evasion. ACC Assistant Director Rafiqul Islam submitted the recommendation Monday to the...
Our Correspondent | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Sept 29: All information regarding the under-trial cases filed with all 16 thanas in the city has been brought under the local area network (LAN). Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Mashiur Rahman Chowdhury has taken the initiative, a statement of...
FE Report | 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Tuba Group Workers Movement Committee threatened tougher movement if workers of the closed factories are not paid their dues within next 24 hours. The warning came Monday when workers of five closed Tuba Group factories staged demonstration in front of...
NARAYANGANJ, Sept 29 (agencies): Two persons died and two others fell sick after inhaling poisonous gas while they were cleaning a septic tank in the Alinagar area under Bandar Upazila of the district this morning. The dead were identified as...
SHERPUR, Sept 29 (UNB): Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a special drive seized huge amount of spirit and fake mobil from a factory in the town and arrested its owner on Sunday noon. The arrested was identified as M Shajahan...
The five-day Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, begins across the country today (Tuesday), report agencies. This year, Puja will be offered at some 28,500 Mandaps across the country, including 219 in Dhaka city. Last year,...
The results of admission test for the first year honours courses under 'Gha' unit of Dhaka University (DU) were published Monday. DU Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Dr AASM Arefin Siddique formally published the results at the administrative building of the university....
President Abdul Hamid will leave the city for Saudi Arabia early hours tomorrow (Wednesday) to perform the holy hajj, report agencies. A regular flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the President will leave the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2...
Customs Intelligence officials arrested a Pakistani national along with smuggled sarees and salwar-kameez sets worth Tk 50 million from a house at city's Gulshan area on Sunday night, reports UNB. The arrestee was identified as Md Haleem Puri.
Customs officials seized two gold bars weighing about two kilograms and detained a man from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in this connection Sunday midnight, report agencies. The arrested person was identified as M Rony, 37, a resident of Sirajdikhan...
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Chittagong divisions until 6pm...
JBFH's free healthcare services on Int'l Day of Older Persons Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital (JBFH) will provide people aged above 60 with free healthcare services on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at 10:00 am tomorrow (Wednesday). Former...
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