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DCCI team to visit Iraq soon

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) will send a business delegation to Iraq soon aiming to boost Bangladesh's export there. There is a vast scope for exporting readymade garment (RMG), pharmaceuticals, ceramic, jute and jute goods to Iraq as...

CZM hands over 5th Genius Scholarship

Centre for Zakat Management (CZM) has handed over the 5th Genius Scholarship to its recipients at a function in the city recently. CEO of CZM Dr Mohammad Ayub Miah presided over the function, said a press release. Chairman of CZM...

Govt to continue help for farmers in next budget

The government will continue its support for farmers in the upcoming budget to attain self-sufficiency in food production. State Minister for Finance MA Mannan said this while speaking at a pre-budget seminar styled "National Budget 2014-15: food security and development...

UAE banks invest lot in technology

.DUBAI, May 18 (Gulf News): Banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they are heavily investing in new technologies and reinventing their strategies to strengthen their business. A lot of focus is being directed at social media and enhancing...

S Arabia mulls trade ban on Netherlands

AMSTERDAM, May 18 (Gulf News): Saudi Arabia is considering trade sanctions against the Netherlands because of stickers printed by far-right politician Geert Wilders which display anti-Islam slogans in the colours of the Saudi flag, a Dutch foreign ministry spokesman said....

Libyan economy \\\'secure for now\\\' despite oil export crisis

TRIPOLI, May 18 (AFP): Libya's economy has taken a heavy hit since rebels blockaded export terminals last summer, slashing all-important oil revenues, but it has enough reserves to weather the storm for now, analysts and politicians say. Rebel seizure of...

Greek PM confident about exit from debt crisis

ATHENS, May 18 (Xinhua): Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Sunday voiced confidence about the country's exit from a painful four-year debt crisis, as the first round of local elections got underway. "In a democratic manner and with unity we...

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Climate change threatens security

A UN panel released on April 14 a comprehensive assessment of the potential and on-going effects of climate change on our planet. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has termed this report as 'overwhelming evidence of the scale of...

Utilising aid for development

The very truth is that the world we live in is not equally provided with the resources needed. So, the flow of aid from government agencies of developed countries and private organisations goes a long way in supporting the economies,...

SSC results: Urban-rural mismatch

The record-setting success rate of the students in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination is no doubt heartening for the young pupils who sat for the exam this year. The results are equally, if not more, inspiring for the large...

Is RMG becoming unattractive to rural women workforce?

One of the key contributions that the readymade garments (RMG) industry has made over the years is the empowerment of women (some even tend to claim that the industry has liberated the country's womenfolk). The non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with the...

Green financing need of the hour

Reckless deforestation activities across the continents and overdependence on non-renewable energy resources create added challenges for human beings on earth. Hence, we need right focus on sustainable development which has become an imperative. It has also become a global need...

Bank lending rate should be lowered

The high bank lending rate is hurting our industries. Our products are losing their competitiveness in the foreign market. High interest rate is also discouraging new investment and impeding the growth of our industrial sector. Much has been written on...

Utilising the new taxi service as airport taxi service

It is quite unfortunate that even though more than seven million Bangladeshis are living abroad and everyday many foreigners are visiting Bangladesh, the Dhaka Airport lacks a reliable and international standard taxi service. The lack of a reliable taxi service...

Rethinking about PSC, JSC

Primary School Certificate (PSC) and Junior School Certificate (JSC) have been introduced a few years ago. Students in the UK once used to sit for a public examination at the age of 11, and according to the results this public...

Lessons from the Indian election

I am opposed to religious fanaticism, be it Islamic, Christian or Hindu. The state has no religion; people living in it may have their own religions. Ipso facto, and on that score alone, I shouldn't have any sympathy for a...

The BJP\\\'s victory and Bangladesh

The Awami League (AL) general secretary has called the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) "ahammaks" for "gloating" at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victory. A senior AL leader has asked the BNP not to jump like goats.  Prime Minister's international affairs adviser...

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Fires in Vietnam could ultimately burn Beijing

The spilling of blood and burning of factories by anti-Chinese rioters sweeping across Vietnam reinforces Beijing's message to other countries claiming territory in the South China Sea: resistance is costly and ultimately futile. But a region in which anti-Chinese sentiment...

A first for Indonesia, ethnic Chinese takes charge in Jakarta

Indonesia's presidential race isn't until July. But there's already one winner. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, better known by his nickname "Ahok", has taken over as acting governor of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. He is the first ethnic Chinese to do so...

AL upset about BJP win: Fakhrul

The ruling Awami League (AL) is upset about the results of the Indian polls, the BNP spokesperson has said, reports bdnews24.com. "Many ministers are saying the Indian polls results have elated people of Bangladesh and BNP. Where did they find...

HC summons ex-CEC Shamsul Huda

The High Court (HC) summoned on Sunday former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr ATM Shamsul Huda on contempt of court charges, reports UNB. An HC bench comprising Justice Kazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice ABM Altaf Hossain asked him to appear...

Use \\\'good ties with Delhi to resolve\\\' water dispute

Speakers at a roundtable stressed Sunday that good relations between Bangladesh and India should be used in resolving water dispute with the neigbouring country, reports UNB. "The good relations, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has with India, should be used to...

\\\'Ordinary people no more owners of country\\\'

JESSORE, May 18:  Information commissioner Dr Sadeka Halim said ordinary people of the country are no more owners of the country.  Journalists should play role in establishing right to information for the people. Criticising the ICT Act, the information commissioner...

Qamrul asks BNP to wait for 5 years

Food Minister Qamrul Islam said Sunday BNP has to wait for five years for the next general elections as the polls would be held in line with the constitution, reports BSS. The BNP's dream of coming to power through other...

‘NHRC faces legal hurdles’

The National Human Rights' Commission (NHRC) is not legally empowered to investigate any crime like the brutal seven murders in Narayanganj, its chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman said Sunday, reports UNB. "The law that created the NHRC in 2009 allows it...