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Productive use of city wastes

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Aamir Khan, the superstar of Indian movie-world, often makes an expose of various problems in the media being faced by ordinary people in daily life. He also presents various aspects of problems commoners face. Recently, he along with his team,...

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to reach semi-finals

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 59 runs in a low-scoring World Twenty20 Super-10 group one match in Chittagong Monday to cruise into the semi-finals. New Zealand were bowled out for their lowest Twenty20 total of 60 in 15.3 overs...

Towards a stable and vibrant RMG sector

Md. Atikur Rahman | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

Bangladesh is the world's second biggest apparel exporter after China. The ready-made garment (RMG) sector plays a significant role in socio-economic development of the country. Garment products account for 80 per cent of total exports of the country. Most of...

Road user tax: A broader view

M S Siddiqui | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

The Roads and Highways Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of the land arteries in Bangladesh. It's a big headache for the government in view of the limited budgetary allocation for the purpose. Public representatives are answerable to their...

Chevron, Polish firm jointly explore for shale gas

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Poland's gas giant PGNiG says it has signed an agreement with Chevron to jointly hunt for shale gas in southwestern Poland in a move to speed up the exploration. Dependent on Russian imports, Poland wants to diversify its energy sources...

Thais vote for Senate as PM showdown looms

2014-03-31 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Mar 30 (AFP): Thais voted Sunday to elect the upper house of parliament in a poll that could hold the key to the fate of the prime minister, who faces possible impeachment for negligence after months of street protests....

Sri Lanka ruling party wins vote test with lower margin

2014-03-31 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Mar 30 (AFP): Sri Lanka's ruling party won local elections, but with smaller than expected margins in a crucial mid-term test for President Mahinda Rajapakse, official results showed Sunday. The president campaigned for polls held Saturday for southern and...

Tensions as Myanmar embarks on first census in 30 years

2014-03-31 00:00:00

SITTWE, Mar 30 (AFP): Tens of thousands of census-takers fanned out across Myanmar on Sunday to gather data for a rare snapshot of the former junta-ruled nation that is already stoking sectarian tensions. Groups of school teachers and local officials...

Chinese families in Malaysia demand answers over MH370 tragedy

2014-03-31 00:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 30 (AFP): Almost 30 relatives of Chinese passengers on a missing Malaysia Airlines flight arrived Sunday in Kuala Lumpur to demand answers about the plane's fate, with some calling for an apology from Malaysia's government. Twenty-nine family...

news digest

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Chadian troops kill at least 8 people in CAR capital  BANGUI Mar 30: Chadian soldiers sent to repatriate their compatriots from the Central African Republic opened fire on residents in Bangui, killing at least eight people, the African peacekeeping force...

Photo: CHINA : A relative of a passenger on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Photo: MYANMAR : A Muslim man (L) answers questions during a census

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Russia urges West to back \\\'federal\\\' solution for Ukraine

2014-03-31 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Mar 30 (AFP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday called on Western powers to back a proposal for Ukraine's Russian-speaking regions to have greater powers in a "federal" structure. "If our Western partners are ready, then Russia, the...

10 more industrial units at Mongla EPZ to be set up soon

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

KHULNA, Mar 30: Ten more industrial units are likely to be set up at the Mongla Export Processing Zone within a short time and the units are expected to provide employment to at least 7,000 people.   The Bangladesh Export Processing...

Shortage of water in TIP canals jeopardising Boro farming

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

NILPHAMARI, Mar 30: There is a huge water shortage in the canals of Teesta irrigation project in Nilphamari district. All the canals that supply water for Boro farming has almost been dried up. Boro famers who use project water are...

Tobacco threatens food security, public health: Speakers

2014-03-31 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 30 (BSS): Increasing tobacco cultivation and use of tobacco products at public places violating the amended Tobacco Control Act (TCA) have been posing threat to food security and public health, speakers said today. They also asked the journalists...

Gonosangeet festival ends in Pabna

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

PABNA, Mar 30: A two-day long 'Gono-Sangeet' festival ended in Pabna on Saturday. 'Ganasangeet Udzapan Parishad', Pabna organised the two-day festival in town hall premise focusing the spirit of Gono-Sangeet. Artistes from Pabna and Sirajganj district performed Gono-Sangeet in the...

Vitamin A increases disease resistant capacities: Experts

2014-03-31 00:00:00

JOYPURHAT, Mar 30 (BSS): Health officials today said Vitamin A increases disease resistant capacities and normal growth of the babies, reduces their death risks, prevents night blindness, bitot's spots, corneal lesions and other diseases. They were addressing a view exchange...

Mass-resistance needed to establish corruption-free society: Speakers

2014-03-31 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Mar 30 (BSS): Speakers at a discussion said there is no alternative to build a mass-resistance to establish a corruption-free society. Stressing the need for forging a social movement against corruption they added that community participation has become indispensable...

Expatriate shot dead in Noakhali

2014-03-31 00:00:00

NOAKHALI, Mar 30 (UNB): A China expatriate was gunned allegedly by an extortionist at Charparbati village in Companiganj upazila here early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Zahidul Islam Maruf, 42. He came home from China two months back. Sajedur...

Abducted child rescued in Barisal

2014-03-31 00:00:00

BARISAL, Mar 30 (BSS): Hijla thana police today rescued a child from a house at Mandirchar Kusria village under Hijla upazila of the district. The abducted child was identified as Nurun Nabi, 10, son of Abdus Sobhan of Mehendiganj upazila...

Two killed in road accidents

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-31 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 30: A man was killed in a road accident as a speeding truck ran over him at Changmari Vanga Malli area under Badarganj Upazila in Rangpur district on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Moti Miah (34),...

Teacher, schoolgirls hurt by stalkers

2014-03-31 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Mar 30 (UNB): A teacher and nine girl students of Sarpukur High School were injured in an attack by some stalkers at Khatapara in Aditmari upazila on Saturday evening. Abu Taleb, the headmaster of the school, said their students...

News in brief

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Cattle lifter lynched in Sylhet A suspected cattle lifter was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Luky village in Goainghat upazila upazila in Sylhet Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Mantaj Ali,40. Locals said when Rajendra Biswas raised a...

Global warming dials up our risks: UN report

2014-03-31 00:00:00

If the world doesn't cut pollution of heat-trapping gases, the already noticeable harms of global warming could spiral "out of control," the head of a United Nations scientific panel warned Monday. And he's not alone. The Obama White House says...

Photo: SAVAR: A farmer obtaining celery (Lal Shak)

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Kaka hopeful for World Cup

2014-03-31 00:00:00

MILAN, Mar 30 (AFP): Brazilian forward Ricardo Kaka said he still believes in his World Cup chances but refused to rule out leaving AC Milan amid speculation he could opt to play in the United States from next season. Kaka...

Sixers dodge losing record with big win

2014-03-31 00:00:00

PHILADELPHIA, Mar 30 (AFP): The Philadelphia 76ers avoided a record-setting 27th straight National Basketball Association loss with a dominating 123-98 home victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Thaddeus Young finished with 21 points, six rebounds and three assists...

4-goal Etoile Sahel warn CAF Cup rivals

2014-03-31 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 30 (AFP): Tunisian club Etoile Sahel served notice that they will be strong CAF Confederation Cup contenders by crushing SuperSport United 4-1 in South Africa this weekend. The outstanding performance under the guidance of former France manager Roger...

Photo: TAIPEI: A protester displaying a placard during an ongoing demonstration

2014-03-31 00:00:00