Coal may be termed ‘black gold’. World’s 50 per cent energy comes from coal. Bangladesh is sleeping on the black gold mine bed located in the northern districts of Rangpur and Dinajpur, while facing a mounting energy crisis and relies...
"Madam cheita geley kintu khobor asey": Basically, hell hath no fury than the VIP wife scorned.The luggage belt just rolled once, while the loader walked off the belt with only two suitcases marked: VIP reading on a Biman tag.The rest...
A unique event Dhaka Safe and Sound Fortnight, reflecting the creative visions for an environment friendly metropolis, was introduced at the Goethe Institute on Oct 18 by eminent artist and environmentalist Rafiqun Nabi. A specially flown German concert team took...
BTVam07:00 Announcement, The Holy Quran, The Holy Tripitak Paath and Programme Outline 07:20 Geet Bitaan07:45 Desh O Biggyan08:00 Sakaler Sangbad08:15 Maati-O-Manush08:20 Bishwa Pratidin08:35 Deshtake Bhalobeshe08:55 Sangbad Shironam09:00 Docu- Fire Dekha09:10 Kishor Mancho10:00 News10:05 Rumjhum10:30 Shishu O Nari Unnayon (Debate)11:05 Karukaaz11:30...
ZEE BANGLAam07.00 Prathna Ka Samay (Jesus Calls)07.30 Teleshopping09.00 Daily Sope- Ke Tumi Nandini09.30 Daily Sope- Mahapujo 201011.30 Sampurna Banglar Sera Pujo01.00 Daily Sope- Khona01.30 Daily Sope- Saat Paake Bandha02.30 Feature Film- Santan Jakhon Shatru05.00 Chetla Agragami Pujo05.30 Asian Paints Sarad...
Doulot Akter MalaThe auditing watchdog has asked the revenue board to address the "non-disclosure" practice by its large taxpayer unit and field level VAT offices, which are reluctant to share data with auditors.The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office said...
FE ReportThe pilots of Bangladesh Biman withdrew their work abstention Friday night following the assurance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resolve the impasse. "We've decided to call off our strike after the PM gave us the assurance," BAPA General...
Monira MunniOrganised retailers in the country are focusing more on strengthening their backward linkage supply chain, a challenge faced by retail chain shops for products availability.As the superstore concept is not very traditional the superstore biggies have failed to grow...
Kayes M SohelThe securities regulator has shelved its plan to tighten private placement regulations after the Finance Ministry poured cold water on it, officials said.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had planned a new guideline under which no company would...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Oct 29: D/O business in sugar and edible oil goes on unabated at Khatunganj and Chaktai wholesale market although the government is contemplating writing off the traditional business in a bid to check price hike of the essential...
FHM Humayan KabirBangladesh government is going to pay compensation to a Dutch computer firm for losing a court battle in a case filed against it for breaching contract with the computer supplier in 2001, officials said.A government team will leave...
BRUSSELS, Oct 29, 2010 (AFP) - The European Union faced a new round of risky treaty change Friday after its leaders agreed to embark on landmark reforms designed to wade off another financial crisis by shoring up the euro.Sweeping reservations...
NARAYANGANJ, Oct 29: A case on behalf of Army Thursday night was filed against 50 to 60 unidentified people in connection with Rupganj violence. Aminur Rahman, warrant officer of East Bengal Regiment unit-34, filed the case. Rupganj thana Officer-in-Charge Forkan...
MANIKGANJ, Oct 29: Robbers looted valuables worth Tk 6.0 million (60 lakh) from a factory at Rathura village in Ghior Upazila Friday. Police said that a gang of 20 to 22 armed bandits stormed into Takwoa Safe Drinking Water supplying...
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Barishal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Khulna division today (Saturday).Weather may remain...
FE Report"TÜV SÜD has been investing millions of dollars in Bangladesh, which is a manifestation of its long-term commitment to the country."The German-based company, that started its business in Dhaka in 2008, has strong presence in testing, inspecting and providing...
FE ReportSale of advance bus tickets for going to the northern region of the country from the capital on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha had begun on "first come first serve" basis Friday, said bus transport employees.Employees of famous bus transports...
M Azizur RahmanAustralian oil company Santos has followed in Cairn's footsteps and sought exploration rights in the country's two gas blocks provided that it would also be allowed to sell gas to private buyers at market price, top officials said...
FE ReportExperts, tour operators and academicians said Friday no government has given due importance to the country's tourism sector since independence putting this one of the major revenue earning sectors in a poor state. They also said it is the...
FE ReportThe capital's equity market rallied for the sixth straight week that closed Thursday, with its turnover and indices hitting new highs.Stock dealers saw positive third quarter earnings and continued fresh fund injection as the reasons behind the Dhaka Stock...
Shamsher ChowdhuryLIVING in this country is one of the most difficult propositions. If you are to make the most of it you have to be basically devoid of all kinds of sense and sensibility. For good or for worse, everything...
Mustafizur RahmanUNDER Ottawa's proposal, power companies would have to close their coal-fired facilities as they reach the end of their commercial life, largely over the next 10 to 15 years. The companies would not be allowed to refurbish the plants...
Safety of workers at their jobs cannot be allowed to remain optional in any civilized country. The shocking numbers of casualties in Bangladesh should get the authorities concerned moving in earnest to make employers follow safety guidelines in all sectors....
Amir KhanThe developments in the political sphere, following the transition afresh to an elected and representative government, continue to be keenly watched by all sections of people. They have been observing what steps the political parties, particularly their leaders, take...
M AsaduzzamanEducation is no more looked at in isolation from a country's economic or developmental goals nowadays. Rather, it is recognized as the single most important factor in promoting economic growth and development through the creation of human resources. Thus,...
Most roads, lanes and by-lanes of Dhaka city are in a deplorable state since long. The Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) has not been doing the needful for their re-carpeting and necessary repair. The DCC, at times, does some mending of...
ONE of the very galling aspects of the social and political scenes in Bangladesh is the automobile bashing culture. Mobs and youngsters on different pretexts are frequently seen swooping down on private transports and bashing them savagely to give vent...
Our Correspondent RANGPUR, Oct 28: Introduction of solar power in the rural areas of Rangpur, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts has ushered in a new hope for the people as electricity supply is not adequate in these areas. As the Rural...
Our CorrespondentRAJSHAHI, Oct28: Farmers in Durgapur Upazila under Rajshahi district are being benefitted greatly by using light traps to control pests in their crop fields and thus reducing the use of pesticides. A common form of electric or kerosene light...
A CorrespondentMAGURA, Oct 28: A seminar on 'Social Agitation to Prevent Eve-teasing' was arranged at the playground of R.S.K.H institution under Mohammadpur Upazila in Magura district. The seminar was presided over by Khalid Ahmed, Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Mohammadpur. Susanta Kumar...
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