S.A.Mansoor | 2014-04-30 00:00:00
The decision by the government to shut down power plants daily for an hour, which became effective from April 20 seems to be totally meaningless, ineffective, uneconomic and technically unjustified. Shutting any generating unit, even a small one (say, 250KW),...
A news item titled "All are silent but are in panic" has drawn my attention. Seven people were abducted in broad daylight from Dhaka-Narayanganj link road, adjacent to which the Police Super's office is situated. Understanding the magnitude of the...
The World Labour Organisation (ILO) along with almost all the countries of the world may have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the May Day. Bangladesh is not likely to miss it to make the world believe that it is...
I was very surprised to read news of resignation of the coach of Bangladesh National Cricket Team Shane Jurgenson. It is bad for our cricket because frequent change of coach creates bad impact on a team and its overall performance....
M S Siddiqui | 2014-04-30 00:00:00
Regulation of road transport and traffic system has assumed an importance of immense magnitude in the economic welfare of the country. Unplanned growth of the sector, poor road condition and excessive use have already caused much harm to the sector....
Yasmeen Aftab Ali from Pakistan | 2014-04-30 00:00:00
We lament the increasing lack of integrity in our leaders. From submitting fake degrees to the Election Commission of Pakistan (in many cases) to scams of all shades and hues, the list is endless. Every stone turned reveals one. Without...
NAOGAON, Apr 29 (UNB): The plights of farmers and fishermen dependent on rivers in the district are mounting day by day due to indiscriminate water pollution and river encroachment in addition to the diversion of water from the transboundary rivers...
Our Correspondent | 2014-04-30 00:00:00
CHUADANGA, Apr 29: The farmers of four upazilas of the district are expecting a bumper production of jackfruit as the trees are full of tender shoots due to favourable climatic condition in this season. The jackfruit farming has brought a...
KHULNA, Apr 29 (BSS): The scorching summer heat wave, one of the worst climate change risks for the living beings, leading to acute water crisis has made life here extremely measurable paralyzing usual day-to-day activities in the country's south- western...
MOULVIBAZAR, Apr 29 (UNB): A young man was killed and five others were injured as robbers opened fire during a robbery incident at Hilalpur village in Sadar upazila early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam, 36, a resident...
Our Correspondent | 2014-04-30 00:00:00
TANGAIL, Apr 29: Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) and farmers of the district are expecting a bumper production of Boro paddy in the 12 upazilas of the district this season. A total of 165929 hectares of land have been brought...
GAZIPUR, Apr 29 (UNB): Two people, including a child, were killed and 11 others injured in a head-on collision between a covered van and a human hauler (Leguna) on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in the city on Tuesday morning. The deceased...
MANIKGANJ, Apr 29 (UNB): At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups over a land-related dispute at Gopalpur village in Sadar upazila on Monday afternoon. Locals said there had been a longstanding dispute between Khedon...
Housewife commits suicide in Panchagarh A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her house at Baniapara village under Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh Monday. The deceased was identified as Rasheda Begum, 22, wife of Safikul...
Bangladesh Ambassador to USA Akramul Qader has urged the expatriate business community to promote trade and investment in Bangladesh. He was addressing a reception on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce in Dallas, Texas. The...
MOULVIBAZAR: A local Jubo League (JL) leader was killed and five people, including women, were injured in an attack by robbers at Hilalpur village in Sadar upazila early Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam, 36, science and technology...
NEW DELHI: India's leading export promotion agency criticised a European ban on mango imports as unjustified Tuesday and appealed to Brussels to overturn its decision. The 28-member European Union imposed the ban, to take effect May 1, on import of...
The government is taking Tk 10 billion from Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited for the Padma bridge project. Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal sees no problem with taking money from an institution that is operating as a legitimate bank. The minister...
A minor fire which broke out in the prime minister's office in the Indian capital, Delhi, has been put out, the fire department has said. Smoke was detected near the South Block building in central Delhi Tuesday. PM Manmohan Singh...
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged that the ruling party has become the enemy of people for its misrule. “The ruling party has turned people’s enemy… So, they’re now trying to hang onto power by indulging in...
LONDON: European stock markets rose Tuesday as traders reacted to a mixed batch of regional economic data, while keeping a close watch over escalating tensions surrounding the Ukraine-Russia crisis. London’s FTSE 100 index of leading companies climbed 0.74 percent to...
Visiting German Parliamentary delegation Tuesday urged the government to resume dialogue with major political forces soon to maintain political stability in the country for a longer period. “While we appreciate the stability this country has again found today, we’ve some...
RANGPUR, Apr 28 (BSS): The common people, farmers and officials expressed satisfaction and happiness getting huge relief following the season's first rainfall everywhere in Rangpur region last night. According to official sources and common people, a drought like situation with...
Our Correspondent | 2014-04-29 00:00:00
TANGAIL, Apr 28: 'Porabarir Chamcham' of Tangail is famous for its popularity all over the country for its unique taste and matchless flavour. At the end of 19th century, Dasharath Gour, an expatriate from Bihar, started making them. It is...
GAIBANDHA, Apr 28 (BSS): Two persons were killed and one woman was injured in a road accident at Taltola on Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Gobindaganj upazila of the district today. The dead were identified as Md Moslem Uddin, 70, a moazzen...
Our Correspondent | 2014-04-29 00:00:00
PABNA, Apr 28: The National Legal Aid Day was observed here in a befitting manner Monday. The programme of the day included rally and discussion meeting organised jointly by district Legal Aid Committee, district administration and other organisations. To mark...
RAJSHAHI, Apr 28 (BSS): Speakers at a daylong workshop said formulation of effective plan of action has become an urgent need for freeing the poor and extreme poor communities from poverty and hunger. They said the existing problems of the...
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