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Should we cut off our own noses?

2011-03-13 00:00:00

I was surprised by quick response from readers to an article I had written a few months back. I received more than one dozen e-mails, all a bit excessively appreciating my write-up. It was a write-up on "Porosrikatarata" (Jealousy). One...

UGC for launching comparative Bangla courses at varsities

2011-03-13 00:00:00

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has stressed the need for launching comparative courses on Bangla language, literature and other relevant subjects in private universities to help lift the Bengali culture to the international arena, reports UNB. "Although Bangla gets recognition...

DU class, rehearsal rooms, built by India, open to students

DU Correspondent | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

DU CorrespondentA number of new class and rehearsal rooms for the Dhaka University (DU) constructed by the Indian government were opened Saturday to the students. Indian High Commi­ssioner to Dhaka Rajeet Mitter inaugurated those rooms at the Arts Building of...

Library on nature conservation launched

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Noazesh Knowledge Centre, an exclusive library on nature conservation, was launched in the city Saturday, reports UNB. Adviser and Special Representative of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Prof Gowher Rizvi inaugurated the knowledge centre named after late Dr Noazesh Ahmed, eminent...

Malaysia launches drive to woo Bangladeshi patients

Talha Bin Habib | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Talha Bin Habib Malaysia has built up an affordable and high quality healthcare system over the last few decades in an effort to woo patients from across the globe, said Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council. Dr Mary...

900 BD workers in Libya return home via Egypt today

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Some 900 Bangladeshi workers employed in Libya were scheduled to return home from Egypt today (Sunday), the Foreign Ministry has said. So far 13,429 Bangladeshi workers have been repatriated from Egypt and Tunisia borders -- 3,289 by the employer companies...

Earth's axis shifts 25 cm

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Italy, Mar 12: The earth's axis has shifted 25 cm as a result of the quake in Japan, says Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The US Geological Survey, meanwhile, said the main island of Japan had shifted 2.4...

Mammoth relief and rescue efforts on in Japan

2011-03-13 00:00:00

THE fallout from Friday's monstrous 8.9 earthquake and terrible 10 metre high tsunami that struck the north eastern region of Japan's main island, Honshu, is bound to be more dire than realized immediately, as all the aspects of the dreadful...

Political risks of proposed move to amend inheritance law

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Verses in the Holy Quran have clearly stated the inheritance rights of men and women. On the occasion of the observance of the International Women's Day, it was stated that the present government is considering amending the Muslim inheritance law...

Confidence that matters

2011-03-13 00:00:00

A few days ago some of my friends asked me whether they should sell their stocks to minimize loss due to downward market. I advised them not to do so; but they defied my advice and sold their shares in...

Manpower export prospect after turmoil in the Middle-East

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Securing overseas employments for the Bangladeshi workers appears to be tough and rough in the context of present scenario in the Gulf and other prospective countries. Situation in Libya, Egypt, Bahrain and many other Arab countries remain tense. Economy in...

Not a sound rationale for wealth tax at this stage

2011-03-13 00:00:00

The government, as the media reports said, is thinking about introducing wealth tax. People with more than one house or plot of land would be subjected to such a tax. But already people are required to pay tax on any...

Malaysia launches drive to woo Bangladeshi patients

Talha Bin Habib | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Talha Bin Habib Malaysia has built up an affordable and high quality healthcare system over the last few decades in an effort to woo patients from across the globe, said Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council. Dr Mary...

900 BD workers in Libya return home via Egypt today

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Some 900 Bangladeshi workers employed in Libya were scheduled to return home from Egypt today (Sunday), the Foreign Ministry has said. So far 13,429 Bangladeshi workers have been repatriated from Egypt and Tunisia borders -- 3,289 by the employer companies...

Earth's axis shifts 25 cm

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Italy, Mar 12: The earth's axis has shifted 25 cm as a result of the quake in Japan, says Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The US Geological Survey, meanwhile, said the main island of Japan had shifted 2.4...

Dishonouring the honoured: the insensible politics

2011-03-13 00:00:00

The people worldwide witnessed yet another act of disgraceful defacement on March 04 last 2011 afternoon, thanks to satellite media, when cricket fans stoned buses carrying local and foreign team members from Mirpur Stadium to their hotels after the defeat...

Prof Yunus and govt's role

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Whether we like it or not, many people know Bangladesh because of Professor Muhammad Yunus. Many people changed their idea about Bangladesh because of him. He showed the world that Bangladeshis can be innovative, and can solve their own problem...

A fantastic victory!

2011-03-13 00:00:00

It was a fantastic victory! The Bangladesh team humbled mighty England in the cricket World Cup Group B match played in Chittagong on Friday last. Wow! Words cannot express my appreciation for our Tigers. It was not their first victory...

Manpower export prospect after turmoil in the Middle-East

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Securing overseas employments for the Bangladeshi workers appears to be tough and rough in the context of present scenario in the Gulf and other prospective countries. Situation in Libya, Egypt, Bahrain and many other Arab countries remain tense. Economy in...

Not a sound rationale for wealth tax at this stage

2011-03-13 00:00:00

The government, as the media reports said, is thinking about introducing wealth tax. People with more than one house or plot of land would be subjected to such a tax. But already people are required to pay tax on any...

Malaysia launches drive to woo Bangladeshi patients

Talha Bin Habib | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Talha Bin Habib Malaysia has built up an affordable and high quality healthcare system over the last few decades in an effort to woo patients from across the globe, said Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council. Dr Mary...

900 BD workers in Libya return home via Egypt today

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Some 900 Bangladeshi workers employed in Libya were scheduled to return home from Egypt today (Sunday), the Foreign Ministry has said. So far 13,429 Bangladeshi workers have been repatriated from Egypt and Tunisia borders -- 3,289 by the employer companies...

Earth's axis shifts 25 cm

2011-03-13 00:00:00

Italy, Mar 12: The earth's axis has shifted 25 cm as a result of the quake in Japan, says Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. The US Geological Survey, meanwhile, said the main island of Japan had shifted 2.4...

Eradicating mosquito menace

Khalilur Rahman | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Khalilur RahmanMosquito menace in Dhaka city has assumed an alarming proportion causing utmost sufferings to the residents. For quite a long time the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) appears to be indifferent to eradicate the tiniest creatures. The only DCC activity...

Exports can be up further 'if infrastructures are developed'

FE Report | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

FE Report Bangladesh can increase its exports further if its infrastructures such as road, ports and also the power and skill of mid-level management in the readymade garment (RMG) sector are developed, said entrepreneurs at a seminar in the capital...

Tata Motors to set up car spare parts plant in country

FE Report | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

FE ReportTata Motors Ltd of India has primarily agreed to establish a spare parts industry of Tata cars in joint-venture with Bangladesh in the country. This was disclosed Saturday at a press conference and award-giving ceremony at the Dhaka Reporters...

Two-way trade with Canada tops $1.4b

Our Correspondent | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Mar 12: The two-way trade between Canada and Bangladesh topped $1.4 billion in 2010, up over 50 per cent since 2008, with the balance still in favour of Bangladesh. Last year Canadian exports to Bangladesh were almost $600...

Arab League backs no-fly zone in Libya

Fazle Rashid | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

Fazle RashidNEW YORK, Mar 12: Gaddafi, least concerned about the loss of lives, used aircraft, tank and artillery fire, to recapture Zawiyah, a city under the control of the rebels which is close to country's largest oil refinery. The pledges...

Experts call to make use of climate change opportunities

FE Report | 2011-03-13 00:00:00

FE ReportClimate change has spawned new business opportunities for the Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and they should make new investment after taking stock of the impact of global warming on their projects, experts said Saturday. Vice-chancellor of Brac University Professor Ainun Nishat...

Reforms to make VAT law people friendly: Muhith

2011-03-13 00:00:00

SYLHET, Mar 12 (UNB): Finance Minister AMA Muhith said Saturday that steps are underway to reform the VAT law to make it people-friendly. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting here the minister said in fact the government has taken initiative to...