As part of their move to build future leadership, BNP will hold a daylong political workshop at a city hotel today (Saturday) to train 50 students of different private universities, reports UNB. The political workshop-8, arranged by BNP's central political...
Minister for Relief and Disaster Management Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya (Bir Bikram) said Friday BNP has no strength and courage to launch any movement, reports BSS. "Awami League (AL) is a banyan tree, not a banana tree that will be...
The ruling Awami League (AL) will celebrate its 65th founding anniversary with an extensive colourful programme on June 23, reports BSS. The AL, which has track record of glorious history and movement, was floated on June 23 in 1949. About...
Still looking for a 'magical overhaul' to stage a come back in the political landscape, BNP is planning to use the fasting month of Ramadan for its full-scale preparations to wage a 'strong movement' after the holy month, reports UNB....
RAJSHAHI, June 20 (Agencies): Police in a drive arrested Khan Akram Hossain, an absconding wanted accused in a case for crimes against humanity during the War of Liberation in 1971 from Bhogroil in the city Friday. Akram (60), a resident...
The Bangladesh Embassy in Baghdad is ready to help repatriate Bangladeshis if they are willing to return home as the overall situation in troubled Iraq has remained unchanged, said the Bangladesh Ambassador to Iraq Friday. "There has been no improvement...
COMILLA, June 20 (UNB): Police in a drive arrested two more accused in connection with the killing of a businessman from in front of Comilla Government College Thursday. The arrestees were identified as Junayed (23), a master's final year student...
Although seven months have passed since the final results of 33rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams were declared, the finalists have not yet been offered jobs, reports bdnews24.com. The candidates are frustrated over the impasse. Some are saying they are...
Joy arrives in city Prime Minister's son Sajib Wazed Joy, his wife Kristine Overmyer Wazed and their daughter Sophia Wazed arrived in the city Friday. "Sophia's school is closed for summer vacation. So, PM's son will spend one month in...
Doulot Akter Mala | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
The government is set to relax the proposed tax rates on flats, buildings or structures by levying those on per square metre instead of per square feet for the upcoming fiscal year (FY), competent sources said. The revision is likely...
FE Report | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Fresh fruits importers and suppliers will observe an eight-hour shutdown today (Saturday) in the city's Badamtoli area, a major hub for the fresh fruits wholesalers and suppliers in the country, protesting what they said harassment of traders in the name...
Syful Islam | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Diplomatic and geopolitical strategies along with security dynamics are learnt to have been major determining factors behind Bangladesh's last-minute backtracking on signing the planned deal with China on construction of the proposed deep-sea port in the Bay of Bengal. Officials...
South Asians' money in Swiss banks has risen quite markedly, despite a global clampdown against the famed secrecy of wall of Switzerland banking system, agencies reported on Friday. The funds held by Indians alone with banks in Switzerland rose by...
FE Report | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
The first conference of the Bangladesh Economists' Forum (BEF) will begin today (Saturday) in the capital to suggest future development strategy for the country. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith is scheduled to open the two-day long conference at Radisson...
SAVAR, June 20: At least 50 workers of the Medlar Apparel at Ashulia off the city were injured in a stampede while scrambling for exit during a fire incident at the building. The factory authorities later brought the fire under...
The government is open to a dialogue with the opposition BNP but it will take place only after the present government's tenure ends, President Md Abdul Hamid has told UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, report agencies. Bangladesh's political situation topped...
M Azizur Rahman | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Government authorities have agreed to build a sub-sea pipeline from the proposed floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to facilitate delivery of the fuel to the users’ end from the offshore station, a top official has said. "We shall build...
NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters): Brent crude hit a nine-month high of more than $115 a barrel on Thursday as the United States said it could send military advisers to Iraq, raising concerns about the escalating conflict. Government forces continued...
FE Report | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
The price of crude oil on the international market hit a nine-month high Thursday at $115.01 per barrel giving rise to fear about its impact locally. Many have expressed fear that if the situation further deteriorated in Iraq amid a...
Rezaul Karim | 2014-06-21 00:00:00
The government is now weighing the option of paying the full amount of Tk 72.46 billion that has accrued to the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) in net deficit over the years. The amount has fallen overdue over the last 14...
Dr. Ranajit Kumar Biswas, secretary of Ministry of Cultural Affairs, was critically injured in a road accident near Bonpara of Natore district on Dhaka-Rajshahi Highway Friday afternoon, report agencies. The accident occurred around 3pm while he was returning to Dhaka...
President Abdul Hamid has urged non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs), irrespective of all opinions, to live abroad peacefully through tolerating differences of opinion. President Hamid said to show tolerance to other opinions is a prerequisite for advancement of democracy. He made the...
US stocks moved higher in early trade on Friday following mixed earnings reports as investors eyed ongoing unrest in Iraq. About 30 minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 40.49 points (0.24 per cent) to 16,961.95. The broad-based...
Europe's main stock markets closed mixed on Friday, with London’s FTSE 100 index of top companies climbing 0.25 per cent to 6,825.20 points. But Frankfurt's DAX 30 slid 0.17 percent to 9,987.24 points, while the CAC 40 in Paris slid...
Ecuador moved into 2nd place in World Cup Group E as 2 goals from Enner Valencia handed them a 2-1 win over Honduras in Curitiba, Brazil, on Friday. Honduras had looked on course for their 1st ever World Cup win...
Former champions France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 in Salvador, Brazil, on Friday to surge closer to World Cup last 16. Goals from Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi, Mathieu Valbuena, Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko gave rampant France a thumping victory as the...
Costa Rica booked their place in the knockout rounds of 2014 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over of Italy in Recife, Brazil, on Friday. Costa Rica’s upset win over former champions Italy in the crucial Group D match...
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