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4 electrocuted in 2 dists

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Four people died from electrocution in separate incidents in Satkhira and Khulna districts on Thursday and Friday. In Khulna, two people — Yeasuf Ali, 46, of Roypara area in the city, and Bakul Mollah, 35, of Uttar Pabla area of...

U-19 Cricket: BD trail by 261 runs against MPCA

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh U-19 trailed by 261 runs against Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) Under-19 team of India on the second day of their first four-day match at Fatullah Outer Stadium in Fatullah Friday, according to a news agency. On the 2nd...

Tax holiday scheme likely to be extended

2014-05-30 00:00:00

The government might extend the tax holiday scheme for another couple of years. According to the NBR sources, the government is considering the extension as it wanted to increase the investment in the country for attaining 7.3 per cent GDP...

Export to US sees 5pc growth in July-April of FY 14

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Export earnings from the USA, the largest export destination for Bangladesh goods, witnessed a 5 per cent growth during the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal (2013-14), mostly due to good performance of the RMG sector. Bangladesh exports...

PM to brief media Saturday on her Japan tour

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will brief the media Saturday on the outcome of her four-day official tour of Japan. According to the official schedule of the Prime Minister, Hasina will hold a press briefing at her official residence Ganobhaban at...

33rd death anniversary of Zia observed

2014-05-30 00:00:00

The 33rd death anniversary of late President Ziaur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was observed across the country Friday through various programmes, according to a news agency. BNP leaders and workers, led by party chairperson Khaleda Zia,...

Expanding CSR activities for a caring society

Atiur Rahman | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

Initiatives within the ambit of corporate social responsibility (CSR)  are aimed at advancing Bangladesh's inclusive, environmentally sustainable socio-economic progress. It is very heartening to see CSR  awareness and activism steadily deepening in our business and entrepreneurial community. We all know...

European stocks end mixed

AFP | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets ended mixed Friday, with Frankfurt’s DAX 30 edging up 0.04 per cent to 9,943.27 points. London’s FTSE 100 index of top companies dropped 0.39 per cent to 6,844.51 points, and the CAC 40 in Paris...

Corruption in LG bodies

2014-05-30 00:00:00

That someone has bribed officials of a central or local government official to get his/her works done does hardly deserve any mention in a research study or news item in a country where corruption is rather systemic. But a Transparency...

Poisonous foods unfold a frightening spectre

Nilratan Halder | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) recently directed the government to issue a gazette notification for enforcement of the safe food law in order to check food adulteration. Another important issue the directive covers is the probable formation of a separate body...

Guarding against fraudulent activities in mobile banking

Shahana Bilkis | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

Cell phone has added a new dimension to money transaction and banking system. This is called mobile banking system. The system involves the use of the cell phones in several types of banking transactions. Mobile banking differs from mobile payments,...

New Indian government must address border killing

2014-05-30 00:00:00

A new government has been formed in India and the people of Bangladesh expect to see that the killing of Bangladeshi citizens by the Border Security Force of India come to a halt. Such border killing is a gross violation...

Let Shakib bring confidence from IPL

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Kolkata Knight Riders finally reached the final of the Indian Premier League. It is indeed surprising for many because KKR started their tournament with one after another disaster. I think the whole Bangladesh is backing and supporting KKR and the...

UGC also grants favours

2014-05-30 00:00:00

I was taken aback by a newspaper report about irregular appointments and promotions to low and educationally unqualified staff by the UCG. Maybe, these are 'Humanitarian Grants', by the University Grants Commission; or otherwise may be exceptionally qualified and capable...

Stopping leakage of question papers: A general approach

Md Jamal Hossain | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

Stopping leaking of examination question papers has become urgent. This plague, if continues, will push the nation to the bottom while impoverishing education. The Financial Express published two articles on the issue on May 13 and May 22. The first...

Citizens\\\' participation for formulating pro-people budget underscored

2014-05-30 00:00:00

RANGPUR, May 29 (BSS): Speakers at separate open union budget announcement ceremonies here have stressed for enhanced participation of the grassroots citizens for ensuring formulation and implementation of effective local budgets. There is no alternative to involving the grassroots people...

Construction of three model villages in Godagari under way

Our Correspondent | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 29: Under the technical and financial support of Japan International Co-operation Foundation, three villages under Godagari upazila is going to turn into model villages. The villages are Potahar, Palsa and Dubipara. Five hundred and forty families of three...

Chuadanga farmers happy over bumper cucumber production

Our Correspondent | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

CHUADANGA, May 29: A bumper production of cucumber and its fair price has brought smile on the faces of the farmers in four upazilas in Chuadanga district in the current season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said a...

Harvesting of local litchi starts in Nilphamari

Our Correspondent | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

NILPHAMARI, May 29: Nilphamari district is gradually emerging as a commercial litchi producing destination of the country. Hundreds of litchi orchards are to be found everywhere in 6 upazilas across the district. These orchards comprise of two to five bighas...

500 families overcome poverty by growing pineapple in Narsingdi

2014-05-30 00:00:00

NARSINGDI, May 29 (BSS): More then 500 poor families of Jinardee union and Ghorashal pourashava areas under Polash upazila of Narsingdi district have become self- reliant economically through commercial farming of the 'Honey Queen' variety of pineapple. Department of Agriculture...

Elderly woman stabbed to death in Khulna

2014-05-30 00:00:00

KHULNA, May 29 (BSS): An elderly woman was stabbed to death in the city early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Labonnyo Prova Chutar, 80, wife of Chitta Ranjan Chutar, of 224, Dilkhola road in the city. Officer-in-Charge of Khulna...

News in brief

2014-05-30 00:00:00

One killed over paddy harvesting A man was killed here Wednesday following a dispute over harvesting Boro paddy at Dakshin Moksudpur village in Badarganj upazila in Rangpur, police sources said. The deceased was identified as Nur Alam, 40, son of...

Thai junta chief rules out elections for at least a year

2014-05-30 00:00:00

BANGKOK: Thailand's junta chief on Friday ruled out elections for at least a year to have time for political "reforms", defending the recent military coup in the face of rising international alarm. "The (ruling military regime) have a timeframe of...

Houseowner killed by daccoits in Narsingdi

2014-05-30 00:00:00

NARSINGDI, May 29 (UNB): Armed robbers looted valuables and cash from a house at Pashchim Basail in Sadar upazila early Wednesday, leaving the house owner dead and four others injured. Police said the robbers, numbering 10-12, broke into the house...

Ajit Doval made Indian National Security Adviser

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Ajit Kumar Doval, the former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief, has been appointed as National Security Adviser , to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says NDTV.com. Effective from Friday, the 69-year old has taken over from Shiv Shankar Menon, who was India's...

Two killed in Shariatpur road accident

2014-05-30 00:00:00

SHARIATPUR, May 29 (BSS): Two persons including a minor girl were killed and another was injured in a road accident at Kotapara on the Dhaka-Shariatpur highway under Sadar upazila of the district this morning. The deceased were Bilal Hossain, 28,...

ACC plans to spread anti-graft activities

2014-05-30 00:00:00

In an effort to gear up its activities at the grassroots-level to check corruption across the country, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to reestablish its offices in all the districts.  “Steps have already been taken to reestablish the...

Man gets life term for killing wife

2014-05-30 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, May 29 (UNB): A court here on Thursday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife in 2006. The condemned convict is Mahit Sheikh, 40, son of late Hasem Sheikh of Charkathi village in Kachua upazila. He was...

Dr. Beg made new VC of RUET

RU Correspondent | 2014-05-30 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, May 29: Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rafiqul Islam Beg, a teacher of Mechanical Engineering department of the Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has been appointed new Vice Chancellor of the university Wednesday, said a press release from...

Photo: KISHOREGANJ: A farmer and his daughter plucking green chillies

2014-05-30 00:00:00