Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday said that his party would take part in next national elections independently, reports UNB. JP is an election-oriented party and it would take part in all polls, including city corporations, he said...
Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to embark on a new phase of bilateral ties for resolving outstanding refugee issue and enhancing cooperation in the fields of energy, trade and investment, and regional connectivity, reports BSS. "Bangladesh and Myanmar are going...
Dr Jalal Almagir, son of Awami League Presidium Member Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir, MP, who died while holidaying in Thailand has been buried in the city's Banani graveyard, reports bdnews24.com. Dr Jalal (40), who had been teaching political science at Boston...
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said decentralisation could help resolve the housing problem, especially in urban areas, reports BSS. "Twenty-eight per cent people are now living in urban areas and the population density is very high there. Adequate facilities...
President M Zillur Rahman has urged the judges of the higher courts to perform their duties with sincerity, honesty to establish justice and the rule of law in the country, reports UNB. "The role of judges is very important in...
DU Correspondent Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid Wednesday said the universities could play a significant role in the advancement of community development by carrying out intensive research on various issues. The minister was inaugurating a regional policy dialogue titled "Building...
The holy Ashura was observed in the country Tuesday with due religious fervor and solemnity, recalling the Karbala tragedy, reports UNB. The day is observed as a symbol of 'sacrifice and mourning', recalling the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain Ibn...
Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Abdul Latif Biswas Wednesday emphasised quick extension of fisheries and livestock technologies in order to make those popular among the farmers, reports BSS. He called for a proper use of the newly invented technologies to...
A delegation of National Defence College (NDC) led by its Commandant, Lt Gen Molla Fazley Kabir, made a courtesy call on President M Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban Wednesday, reports UNB. The delegation included the officers from home and abroad who...
JU Correspondent A three-day seminar on "Bangladesh at 40: Changes and Challenges" will be held at the seminar room of Zahir Raihan auditorium of Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus from December 9 to 11. The Business Studies faculty of JU along...
Bangla Academy will arrange a lecture session at its seminar room in the city today (Thursday) on the occasion of Rokeya Day 2011, reports UNB. Researcher Baby Moudud will deliver speech as the key speaker while director general of Bangla...
Dhaka University (DU) Wednesday decided to stage a fresh admission test for its 'Ga Unit' departments on December 20, in compliance with an order by the apex Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, reports BSS. An urgently called special syndicate...
A three-day international seminar will begin in Kolkata on December 16, marking the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's Liberation War, reports UNB. The Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) is going to organise the seminar at ICCR's Rabindranath Tagore Centre...
FE Report 'Radhuni', a popular brand of spices of Square Consumer Products will hold the 'Shera Radhuni 1418' contest in January 2012 in the capital. Recipes from all over the country will be received until January 6 and the winners...
The 35th Azimushan and Islamic Jalsa of Zaker Party began under 35 thanas in the city in spiritual mood, said a press release. The Jalsa, which started from December 3, 2011 will continue until January 6, 2012. The Islamic scholars...
As another school year knocks at the door, the education ministry as usual is found busy arranging the delivery of the necessary national curriculum text books throughout the country. It is no doubt a massive task and despite the best...
Syed Yamin Bakht Endemic corruption is stifling the economy and destroying the moral and social fabric of the nation. Indeed, rampant corruption has caused the country's image to suffer. The moral compass of society appears to be at a crossroads....
Gopal Sengupta In the absence of whole-hearted steps to implement its various provisions effectively, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is falling short of expectations. The law was introduced to protect women and their children from the violence...
Tim Harford The fantastic Mr Fox is on course for another famous victory. FT Money has a tradition of holding a year-end competition to forecast some key financial indicator, and easily the most distinctive competitor is a fox in the...
With the advent of winter, the northern region of Bangladesh suffers under its spell. The poor, old persons and babies become the victims of the biting cold there. Due to insufficient warm clothes, the sufferings of the poor know no...
I sincerely extend my condolence to the family of Late Minister Razzaque. May Allah forgive his sins and grant him paradise. One strange thing I have noted when Mr. Razzaque was in coma and about to be disconnected from the...
Bangladesh Cricket Board Wednesday announced a 15-member Bangladesh squad to play a two-match test series against touring Pakistan, recalling former national skipper Mohammad Ashraful, reports UNB. The two-match test series will begin tomorrow (Friday) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium...
Farhad Hossain's fierce bowling spell steered Rajshahi Division to a comprehensive 175-run victory over Basrisal Division on the third day of the Walton 13th four-day National Cricket League at the Shamsul Huda Stadium in Jessore Wednesday, reports UNB. Chasing the...
Bangladesh Ansar clinched the KFC Women's Football League title beating Satkhira DSA by 2-0 in the final at the Bir Shreshta Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur Wednesday, reports UNB. Tithi Rani Sarker and Sui Nu Pro Marma...
LONDON, Dec 5 (ANI): England cricket coach Andy Flower has expressed doubts about whether he will continue till the 2015 World Cup. "That [2015 World Cup] would be the ideal scenario, but I have a young family and it is...
HOBART, Australia, Dec 7 (AFP): Ricky Ponting said Wednesday he has no regrets about quitting the Australian captaincy and welcomes having fewer responsibilities ahead of this week's second Test against New Zealand. Ponting led Australia in 77 Tests before he...
HOBART, Australia, Dec 7 (AFP): Australia's teenage pace sensation Pat Cummins will likely miss the bulk of the home Test series against India with a bone stress heel injury, Cricket Australia said Wednesday. The 18-year-old fast bowler suffered the injury...
The first phase of the Federation Cup Football Tournament organised by Bangladesh Football Federation will begin in the 3rd week of the this month, reports UNB. The decision was taken at a meeting of Bangladesh League Committee Tuesday. The meeting...
TOYOTA, Japan, Dec 7 (AFP): Barcelona star Lionel Messi has dismissed the notion that the Club World Cup in Japan is an unwanted distraction, at a time when the Spanish giants trail Real Madrid at home. The reigning Spanish and...
Dhoni's security heightened RANCHI, Dec 7: Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's security has been beefed up in Jharkhand following intelligence inputs on threats to him from the Maoists and terrorists, a police official said here Wednesday. Dhoni arrived in...
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