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DU strudents oppose JSC exams

2011-04-10 00:00:00

DU Correspondent The students of Law Faculty of Dhaka University (DU) Saturday at a human chain programme strongly protested the proposed new requirement for the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) Examinations. JSC is considering not to allow candidates without two years...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

Disposal of medical wastes

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Khalilur RahmanAbsence of proper disposal of medical wastes in cities and towns across the country has exposed public health to serious hazard. For quite a long time, both government hospitals and private clinics and diagnostic centres have been dumping waste...

Foundation stoneof 150mw powerplant laid

2011-04-10 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, Apr 9 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stone of the 150MW peaking power plant at Saidabad in the district Saturday. She also inaugurated the expansion work on Saidabad-Enayetpur road. The Prime Minister also offered munajat and...

Govt likely to finalise deal with Russian co to drill five gas wells

2011-04-10 00:00:00

M Azizur RahmanThe government eyes finalising a deal with Russian company Gazprom this month on drilling gas wells in the state-owned fields and installation of compression stations in gas transmission pipeline. "We want to award the Gazprom five gas wells...

Agencies asked to fulfil debt servicing targets

2011-04-10 00:00:00

FE Report The finance ministry is expected to sit with relevant government agencies shortly to discuss their poor debt servicing performance and ask them to comply with the current fiscal year's payment targets, officials said. "We are holding meetings with...

Govt trying to save share market culprits: BNP

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The BNP has accused the government of trying to save the share market 'culprits' and called for making the full probe report on the latest stocks debacle public, report agencies. BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the...

83.33 pc domestic workers victims to scolding: study

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Kamrun NaharIn Bangladesh 83.33 per cent domestic workers are victims to scolding while 67.67 per cent suffer from frustration, said a study report. The study also showed 66.67 per cent domestic workers are deprived of the opportunity of basic education...

Bankers' Puja Parishad leader Shadhan dies

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Shadhan Chandra Shil, cultural secretary of Bankers' Puja Parishad, Bangladesh, died Wednesday morning, said a press release. He left behind his wife and only son to mourn his death. All members of Bankers' Puja Parishad expressed their deep shock at...

Death anniversary of 'Madhu Da' observed

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The 40th death anniversary of Madhusudan Dey, well-known as 'Madhu Da', was observed at Dhaka University Saturday, reports BSS. On the occasion, a memorial meeting was held on the premises of Madhu's Canteen where speakers paid rich tributes to Madhusudan...

DU strudents oppose JSC exams

2011-04-10 00:00:00

DU Correspondent The students of Law Faculty of Dhaka University (DU) Saturday at a human chain programme strongly protested the proposed new requirement for the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) Examinations. JSC is considering not to allow candidates without two years...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

Bangladesh Fund plans investment of Tk 15b in capital market

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Asaduzzaman PallabAn amount of Tk 15 billion out of Bangladesh Fund will be invested in the capital market as soon as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accords approval to this effect. The total size of the BF is 50...

Nestle launches nutrition programme for school girls

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Nestle Bangladesh Ltd has recently launched a six-month nutrition awareness programme on the premises of Kapasia High School in Gazipur marking the World Health Day on April 7, said a press statement. The Institute of Nutrition and Food Science of...

Body formed to look at shrimp sector problems

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Monira MunniA committee has been formed to help frozen food exporters iron out the problems facing the sector in the aftermath of the global recession, officials said. Headed by the economic advisor to the Prime Minister Dr Mashiur Rahman, the...

Sitakunda to get ship breaking green industrial zone

2011-04-10 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Apr 9: Industries Minister Dilip Barua has said the government is working hard to formulate industrial rules for the ship breaking industry and is going to declare Sitakunda as the ship breaking green industrial zone. The minister said this...

Govt trying to save share market culprits: BNP

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The BNP has accused the government of trying to save the share market 'culprits' and called for making the full probe report on the latest stocks debacle public, report agencies. BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the...

83.33 pc domestic workers victims to scolding: study

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Kamrun NaharIn Bangladesh 83.33 per cent domestic workers are victims to scolding while 67.67 per cent suffer from frustration, said a study report. The study also showed 66.67 per cent domestic workers are deprived of the opportunity of basic education...

Bankers' Puja Parishad leader Shadhan dies

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Shadhan Chandra Shil, cultural secretary of Bankers' Puja Parishad, Bangladesh, died Wednesday morning, said a press release. He left behind his wife and only son to mourn his death. All members of Bankers' Puja Parishad expressed their deep shock at...

Death anniversary of 'Madhu Da' observed

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The 40th death anniversary of Madhusudan Dey, well-known as 'Madhu Da', was observed at Dhaka University Saturday, reports BSS. On the occasion, a memorial meeting was held on the premises of Madhu's Canteen where speakers paid rich tributes to Madhusudan...

DU strudents oppose JSC exams

2011-04-10 00:00:00

DU Correspondent The students of Law Faculty of Dhaka University (DU) Saturday at a human chain programme strongly protested the proposed new requirement for the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) Examinations. JSC is considering not to allow candidates without two years...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

Gold soars to record high

2011-04-10 00:00:00

LONDON, April 9 (AFP): Gold soared Friday to a record high above $1,470 per ounce and silver topped $40 as investors sought safety amid fears over the weak dollar, high inflation, Middle East unrest and eurozone debt. The glamorous commodity...

Rare earth stocks heat up on legislation

2011-04-10 00:00:00

There have been major developments occurring this week in the rare earth arena, which could hold significance for the expansion into Europe of Molycorp (MCP) and the development of a US domestic supply chain of rare earths (Market Vectors Rare...

India auto sector growth to help natural rubber, metals

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Commodity Online): Metals and natural rubber are expected to get a fresh impetus on rising automobile sector in India. The country's automobile sector is poised to grow between 1-15% in 2011-12 on the back of good economic...

Silver hits new high at Rs 59,250 on global cues

2011-04-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 9 (PTI): Silver continued its record spree for the sixth straight session yesterday by rising Rs 650 to Rs 59,250 per kg on frantic buying by stockists and speculators, amid strong global cues. Gold also rose by...

Lankan authority to monitor quality of agri-exports

2011-04-10 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 9 (Commodity Online) : Sri Lanka cabinet of ministers has approved the establishment of a National Organic Control Authority to facilitate the export of organic products. The main objective of the Authority will be to ensure the quality...

83.33 pc domestic workers victims to scolding: study

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Kamrun NaharIn Bangladesh 83.33 per cent domestic workers are victims to scolding while 67.67 per cent suffer from frustration, said a study report. The study also showed 66.67 per cent domestic workers are deprived of the opportunity of basic education...

Bankers' Puja Parishad leader Shadhan dies

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Shadhan Chandra Shil, cultural secretary of Bankers' Puja Parishad, Bangladesh, died Wednesday morning, said a press release. He left behind his wife and only son to mourn his death. All members of Bankers' Puja Parishad expressed their deep shock at...

Death anniversary of 'Madhu Da' observed

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The 40th death anniversary of Madhusudan Dey, well-known as 'Madhu Da', was observed at Dhaka University Saturday, reports BSS. On the occasion, a memorial meeting was held on the premises of Madhu's Canteen where speakers paid rich tributes to Madhusudan...