Shah Md. Ahsan Habib in the first of a two-part article on the 17th World Congress of the International Economic Association (IEA) | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
The 17th World Congress of the International Economic Association (IEA), held at the Dead Sea, Jordan, recently facilitated interaction among prominent economists for getting a global perspective on issues of global economic importance. About 650 participants from a large number...
Syed Jamaluddin | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
The June 25-27 visit of the Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Bangladesh has set the tone of bilateral relations between the two countries under the new political dispensation in New Delhi. It has been agreed that the two...
Mohammad Amjad Hossain from Virginia, USA | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
India and China are the biggest countries in Asia geographically with huge populations but their political systems are diametrically opposite. India is the world's largest democracy while China is practising a one-party communist system. Political environment between the two Asian...
Abu Ahmed | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the election on a platform of less government and more governance, meaning he wanted a small government but more governance. Mr Modi did as he had promised; he formed a much smaller ministerial cabinet...
Rahman Jahangir | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
The cabinet approved the draft 'National Policy on Elderly Persons' on November 17, 2013. The policy appears to have been shelved in the cold storage. How long it will take to implement a major cabinet decision is now a big...
This relates to a recent newspaper report on 'robbery and corruption' as depicted in the audit report of the "Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Development Program" covering July, 2012 to June 2013. Some of the adjectives used by the auditors...
The news that the bridge on the river Padma would be named as 'Padma Bridge' comforts us. Refuting earlier suggestions, Communications Minister Obaidul Quader told a rally at Shahid Minar in the capital last Monday that the bridge to be...
The government is going to enact law incorporating tough punishment for using chemicals in edible items. This is no doubt a good move to stop formalin menace in food. We hope the new law will rein in the free use...
Md Jamal Hossain | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Recently, people raised the demand that the government should raise the tax on tobacco to such an extent that higher tax compels people to lower consumption of tobacco products. Some strongly supported this step and expressed highly optimistic view that...
Imtiaz Hussain | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Narendra Modi's landslide victory elevates a highly-touted business-friendly Gujarati model to revitalise a sluggish Indian economy. What does this mean for Bangladesh? Even an ordinarily impressive 5.0 per cent growth rate today is not enough for a country as young...
Unlike her son Tarique Rahman, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is not willing to deny Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's role in Bangladesh's independence, reports bdnews24.com. "Families are respected because Mujibur Rahman had a contribution, Ziaur Rahman had a contribution. From there,...
Several rights-based civil society organisations Tuesday called for political consensus between the two major parties in the country instead of resorting to blame game on the issue of illicit financial flow, reports UNB. They demanded of the government to publish...
FE Report | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
The Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) interrogated Tuesday former Health Minister Dr AFM Ruhal Haque and his son Ziaul Haque over their alleged accumulation of illegal wealth. An ACC inquiry team, led by its Deputy Director Mirza Zahidul Islam quizzed them for...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina hosted an iftar for orphans, physically-challenged children, war-wounded freedom fighters (FFs), ulema (Islamic scholars) and meritorious students at her official Ganobhaban residence on the second day of the holy Ramadan Tuesday, reports BSS. The PM...
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will host an Iftar party today (Wednesday) for leaders of different political parties, reports UNB. The Iftar party will be held at the city's Bashundhara Convention Centre. Party sources said top leaders of all political parties,...
The government has decided to keep suspended all the public works, renovation and construction works on roads in the capital during the month of Ramadan, reports UNB. Talking to reporters at Secretariat after an inter-ministerial meeting for easing the city's...
JS passes Journalists Welfare Trust Bill The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) passed Tuesday the "Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust Bill 2014' aimed at ensuring welfare of the poor, insolvent, sick and wounded journalists and the family members of deceased journalists. Information Minister...
President Abdul Hamid said Tuesday it is possible to build a happy and prosperous society if the affluent section of the society comes forward for the welfare of the ignored and deprived community, reports UNB. "I think it's possible to...
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has denied any corruption in granting permission to open private universities, reports UNB. In a statement Tuesday the UGC trashed a Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) report that said sections of the education ministry, the UGC...
DU Correspondent | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Dhaka University Day was celebrated Tuesday amid great enthusiasm and festivity on the campus marking the 93rd founding anniversary of the institution. On the occasion, daylong programmes including colourful processions, exhibitions, discussions, reminiscence, cultural sessions, sports and debate competitions were...
The Supreme Court (SC) stayed Tuesday for two weeks the bail granted by the High Court (HC) to Tanvir Mohammad Toki murder case accused Saleh Rahman Simanta, reports UNB. Chamber judge of the Appellate Division Justice Hasan Foez Siddique passed...
Members of the Dhaka Bar Association staged a sit-in on the premises of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court, Dhaka Tuesday morning demanding installation of more lifts in the court, reports UNB. A group of members of the bar association,...
Readymade garment (RMG) workers demanded Tuesday that their wages, dues and festival bonus be paid before Ramadan 20, reports UNB. They came up with the demand at a human chain organised by Jago Bangladesh Garments Sramik Federation (JBGSF) in front...
Brac University vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ainun Nishat is leaving the private varsity while his successor Dr Syed Saad Andalib will join on July 14 for a term of four years, reports BSS. President and Chancellor Abdul Hamid confirmed the appointment...
US embassy to remain closed tomorrow The American embassy, including its consular section, will remain closed tomorrow (Thursday) in observance of the US Independence Day. The American Centre with the Archer K Blood American Center Library and the Education USA...
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Barisal and Chittagong divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions today (Wednesday). Day...
FE Report | 2014-07-02 00:00:00
The country requires strong monitoring for proper utilisation of condensate that comes out along with natural gas from the gas-fields, to ensure quality output of petroleum products from fractionation plants, industry insiders and experts said. Condensate is a by-product of...
The wait for the verdict on the maritime boundary dispute between Bangladesh and India gets longer as the Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is unlikely to deliver its judgment today (Wednesday), reports UNB. Till Tuesday afternoon, there had been...
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