BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will host an Iftar party on Wednesday for the leaders of different political parties. The Iftar party will be held at the city’s Bashundhara Convention Centre. Party sources said top leaders of all political parties, including...
President Abdul Hamid said Tuesday it is possible to build a happy and prosperous society if the affluent section of society comes forward for the welfare of the ignored and deprived community, according to a news agency. “I think it’s...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday hosted an Iftar party for orphans, physically-challenged children, war-wounded freedom fighters (FFs), alems (Islamic scholars) and meritorious students at her official residence Ganobhaban. The Prime Minister went round the tables of the guests, exchanged...
The Dhaka University Day was observed Tuesday with great enthusiasm and festivity on the campus, marking the 93rd founding anniversary of the university. The theme of this year’s day was ‘Higher education for economic development and social justice’. Speaker Dr...
At least 10 people were killed and 18 others injured as a bus plunged into a ditch beside the Jessore-Benapole Highway after hitting a tree in Jhikargachha upazila of Jessore on Tuesday morning. Assistant superintendent of police Reshma Sharmin of...
BNP senior leader Hannan Shah said Tuesday they will oust the current government through a democratic movement braving all sorts of repressive acts and police firings. “We’ll ensure the fall of this regime through a democratic way. People know it...
Employees and workers of seven state-owned jute mills under Khulna-Jessore region staged demonstrations in front of their respective mill gates on Tuesday protesting alleged conspiracy to turn Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) into a holding company. The workers and employees...
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Tuesday started the dredging of the 22-km long Mongla-Ghashiakhali channel. The dredging will be completed in two phases under a Tk 2.50 billion project and it will open up the international route of...
Chevron Bangladesh received Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award from Enterprise Asia for its exemplary corporate responsibility initiatives. Chevron Bangladesh's External Affairs Director Naser Ahmed formally received the trophy on behalf of the company at a function in Singapore on June 21...
The admission tests for BSC courses at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (Ruet) under 2014-15 academic session will be held on October 24. The decision was taken a meeting of the admission subcommittee on Tuesday, said Ruet Vice-chancellor Professor...
Accusing the previous Congress-led UPA government of maintaining ties with a particular party in Bangladesh, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has said the relationship between New Delhi and Dhaka should address the interests of the people of the two countries and...
Work at 157 railway stations have remained suspended because of inadequate staff and a recruitment freeze, minister Mazibul Hoque says. The stations lacked station masters and points-men as none had been recruited for long time, the railways minister said during...
JERUSALEM, June 30, (agencies): Israel Monday issued a brusque warning to Hamas, demanding it prevent rocket fire from Gaza as fears grew of a new confrontation around the coastal Palestinian enclave. Militants fired 14 rockets at southern Israel during the...
KANO, June 30 (AFP): More than 50 people were killed in the latest attack blamed on Boko Haram Islamists which targeted churches in Nigeria's embattled northeast, a Borno state government official said Monday. "So far we have 54 dead," said...
BANNU, June 30 (AFP): Pakistan's military launched a ground assault in the North Waziristan tribal area on Monday, beginning a new phase in its offensive against Taliban militants, officials said. Troops moved on Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan,...
BAGHDAD, June 30 (AFP): Ruthless jihadists spearheading a Sunni militant offensive in Iraq have declared an "Islamic caliphate" and ordered Muslims worldwide to pledge allegiance to their chief, in a spectacular bid to extend their authority. The Islamic State of...
BANGALORE, June 30 (AFP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's low-cost space technology on Monday, saying a rocket which launched four foreign satellites into orbit had cost less to make than the Hollywood film "Gravity." India's domestically-produced Polar Satellite Launch...
KABUL, June 30 (AP): Afghanistan's rival presidential candidates ratcheted up tensions Monday ahead of the release of results, with one campaign team preparing for victory and the other rejecting the count in a dispute that could trigger instability. The United...
Two Egypt officers killed defusing bombs near president palace CAIRO, June 30: Two Egyptian police officers were killed defusing bombs near the presidential palace in Cairo Monday, almost a year to the day after a military takeover unleashed a wave...
Newly-elected President of the International Cricket Council (ICC) AHM Mustafa Kamal, MP, has said he will do everything possible for upholding the image of Bangladesh Cricket. “I’ll do as much as possible to broaden the image of Bangladesh in the...
Sui-Lee Wee and Ben Blanchard of Reuters from Beijing | 2014-07-01 00:00:00
China last week accused the Philippines of creating tension in the region and urged Manila to show "sincerity" in upholding stability after President Benigno Aquino welcomed Japan's more assertive military policy. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made it clear he...
KHULNA, Jun 30 (UNB): The state-owned jute mills in Khulna industrial belt are going through a severe financial crisis for various reasons, including inability to sell their produced goods. Some jute mills including private ones are facing closure due to...
Our Correspondent | 2014-07-01 00:00:00
NILPHAMARI, Jun 30: Shortage of Volume Books alias Balam Books to duplicate the purchase and sale deeds is prevailing for nearly two years in the sub registry offices in Nilphamari district. Writers of purchase and sale deeds need to duplicate...
RAJSHAHI, Jun 30 (BSS): Speakers at a meeting here today said the role of print and electronics media is very vital towards familiarizing the digitization process among the people in general. They viewed many people both urban and rural areas...
Our Correspondent | 2014-07-01 00:00:00
KHULNA, Jun 30: Khulna City Corporation Sunday has announced its annual budget of Tk 4.85 billion for the fiscal 2014-15. The proposed budget is Tk 1.40 billion more than the previous year's (2013-2014). The revised budget of the last year...
GAIBANDHA, Jun 30 (BSS): Speakers at a function stressed the need for ensuring marketing facilities for the char farmers to help them get fair prices against their produces. "The char farmers produce different crops in the char land by working...
MUNSHIGANJ, Jun 30 (BSS): Two motorcycle riders were killed in a road accident on Dhaka-Mawa highway near Keutkira under Srinagar upazila of the district on Sunday. The deceased were identified as motorcyclist Mohammad Wasim,30,son of Shahjahan Madbar of Shariatpur district...
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