Speakers at a discussion in the city Thursday called upon the people to remain alert against the killers and conspirators who are active again to machinate another August tragedy in the country, reports BSS. "The killers and conspirators of 1971...
Leader of the House and Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said the way leader of opposition Khaleda Zia spoke against a democratically elected government was unacceptable, baseless and motivated, reports BSS. Sheikh Hasina ruled out Khaleda Zia's statement that...
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia paid her last respect to the mortal remains of the party's Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain by placing the BNP flag and a wreath on his coffin at BNP central office Thursday evening, reports UNB. Khaleda...
GAZIPUR, Mar 17: Several hundred workers of Zahin Tex, a garments factory of Givency Group, staged demonstrations and set fire to the factory demanding pay hike Thursday morning. First, they staged a demonstration in front of the factory at Hotapara...
GAZIPUR, Mar 17: Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of Bengali daily Amar Desh, has been released from jail after nine months. He walked out to freedom from the Gazipur District Jail around 11:30am on Thursday after serving jail-term in a contempt...
President M Zillur Rahman Thursday laid emphasis on presenting the true history of the great War of Liberation as well as the country's rich tradition before young generation to instill patriotism in them, reports BSS. "It's our responsibility to build...
The 91st birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day was observed at Bangladesh missions abroad in a befitting manner, reports BSS. On the occasion, the Bangladesh Embassy in Nepal arranged various...
Speakers at a discussion in the city laid importance on keeping Bangladesh Islamic Foundation out of any political influence and allow it to preaching basic principles of Islam for its promotion in the society, reports BSS. They said Father of...
SHERPUR, Mar 17 (UNB): Prof Abdus Salam, former minister and lawmaker, died of old age ailments at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) early Thursday. He was 78. He was admitted to the MMCH at 10.00 pm Wednesday as he suddenly...
RANGAMATI, March 17 (BSS): The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT)- based PCJSS Thursday blasted opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia's remarks in parliament calling its chief Shantu Larma a "terrorist" saying the comments were "irrelevant, irresponsible, provocative and communal". In a statement,...
TUNGIPARA (Gopalganj), March 17 (BSS): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Thursday called upon all to build the children as worthy citizens on the basis of the ideology of Bangabandhu to materialise his dream of Sonar Bangla. Addressing a mammoth rally...
The 32nd death anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a renowned litterateur, journalist and politician of the sub-continent, will be observed today (Friday), said a press release. Abul Mansur Ahmad worked for Krishak, Nabajug and was editor of the Ittehad published...
Robert O Blake, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow (Saturday) on a five-day visit to Bangladesh on the second leg of his three Asian nations' tour, reports UNB. Blake will...
GAZIPUR, Mar 17: Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of Bengali daily Amar Desh, has been released from jail after nine months. He walked out to freedom from the Gazipur District Jail around 11:30am on Thursday after serving jail-term in a contempt...
Afzalul Haq | 2011-03-18 00:00:00
Afzalul HaqWith the pace of growth of Islamic banking system around the globe, interest of the mass to know the subject has also been remarkable. People are found particularly interested to know the mechanisms through which Islamic banks collect deposits,...
Talha J Ahmad | 2011-03-18 00:00:00
Talha J AhmadSoon Bangladesh will celebrate her 40th anniversary of Independence and step into the fifth decade of her existence. The government has undertaken a massive programme to celebrate the auspicious occasion in a grand manner and allocated handsome funds....
A former minister and a prominent ruling party lawmaker was reported to have said that the government 'has failed to carry out any effective repair, maintenance and development works on roads during the last two years'. The veteran lawmaker's view...
Recently, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned doctors at a meeting at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre to serve people staying in the villages or leave the job. I do appreciate her concern for the rural people. I have been living...
I wonder if this government is totally without shame and vision. The sacking of illustrious economist, micro credit pioneer and Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, appears to be the most foolhardy stunt any government has pulled during the 40-years since...
The decision by the lawmakers of the BNP led 4-party alliance to rejoin the parliament session, is welcome news. But the question is, have they rejoined parliament for their own interest to retain their membership or to play their important...
The 32nd death anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a renowned litterateur, journalist and politician of the sub-continent, will be observed today (Friday), said a press release. Abul Mansur Ahmad worked for Krishak, Nabajug and was editor of the Ittehad published...
Robert O Blake, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow (Saturday) on a five-day visit to Bangladesh on the second leg of his three Asian nations' tour, reports UNB. Blake will...
GAZIPUR, Mar 17: Mahmudur Rahman, acting editor of Bengali daily Amar Desh, has been released from jail after nine months. He walked out to freedom from the Gazipur District Jail around 11:30am on Thursday after serving jail-term in a contempt...
The government is getting ready to send letters to ministers, state ministers, advisers and elected representatives in local government bodies like the city corporations to submit statements on their resources or wealth within seven days. Similar letters would be sent...
Recently, many issues of public interest are coming before the higher courts. But in many cases the judges of the highest courts are scorned by legal experts for not giving verdicts as they should have. Or, it is expertly sensed...
More than ten million people depend on water Dhaka WASA. Without water, citizens cannot live normal life even for a day. The Dhaka city dwellers depend on WASA water for construction work, washing, bathing, cooking and drinking. No one can...
Against the backdrop of fierce protests from local people about construction of an international airport in Arial Beel of Munshiganj, the Prime Minister declared that no airport will be built there against the will of the people. Not only the...
It has been a unique case of stark contrast. Even the Bangladesh cricket team members probably could not foresee such a U-turn as far as their treatment by the cricket lovers are concerned. The other day, they suffered one of...
The decision by the lawmakers of the BNP led 4-party alliance to rejoin the parliament session, is welcome news. But the question is, have they rejoined parliament for their own interest to retain their membership or to play their important...
The 32nd death anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a renowned litterateur, journalist and politician of the sub-continent, will be observed today (Friday), said a press release. Abul Mansur Ahmad worked for Krishak, Nabajug and was editor of the Ittehad published...
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